Elastic rope combined type storage and delivery bin for hanging hang tags
By designing a storage and conveying bin for hanging elastic rope tags, and utilizing the alternating action of push plates and traction units, the problem of chaotic automatic hanging and conveying of elastic rope tags was solved, thereby improving the stability and efficiency of the production line.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU TOM PACKAGING MACHINERY
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, elastic rope combination tags are difficult to automate and are prone to becoming tangled during transport, affecting production efficiency.
A storage and conveying bin for hanging tags using an elastic rope combination was designed. Continuous pushing is achieved through the alternating action of front and rear push plates. Combined with retaining rings and a traction unit, it ensures stable tag supply and efficient equipment operation.
This achieved a stable supply of hang tags, improved the reliability and efficiency of the production line, reduced manual intervention, and enhanced the level of automation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tag hanging, specifically a storage and delivery bin for tag hanging using an elastic rope combination. Background Technology
[0002] In the product manufacturing process, hanging tags are a crucial step in the packaging process, especially for products like cooking oil bottles and wine bottles. Hang tags not only carry brand information but also serve as an important way for consumers to learn about the product. Currently, hang tags are mainly divided into two types: one-piece hang tags and combination hang tags. One-piece hang tags, due to their fixed structure and uniform materials, have largely achieved automated hanging. However, hang tags using a combination of elastic cord and cardboard, due to their varied shapes, flexible cord materials, and, importantly, inconsistent cord form, cannot yet be automatically hung.
[0003] In existing technologies, the production of modular hang tags is typically completed offline by suppliers or outsourced equipment. During the production process, elastic cords are threaded into the hang tags and knotted to form a complete finished hang tag. During transportation and transfer to the production line, the presence of the cords easily leads to tangling of the hang tags, especially the knotting and tangling of the cord ends, further increasing the difficulty of subsequent hanging operations.
[0004] Secondly, when using mechanical equipment to transport hang tags, multiple hang tags are usually placed in a cavity or trough and then pushed by a pusher. However, after a row of hang tags is pushed, manual loading is required, which causes other equipment to be unable to work continuously during the manual loading and pusher reset process, affecting work efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a storage and delivery bin for hanging tags using an elastic rope combination, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A storage and delivery bin for hanging tags using an elastic rope assembly includes:
[0008] A storage rack, wherein a sign placement slot and an elastic rope placement slot are formed on the storage rack, and the sign placement slot and the elastic rope placement slot are distributed vertically on the storage rack;
[0009] A retaining ring is fixed on the storage rack and located at the removal end of the sign placement slot;
[0010] At least two push plates are distributed back-to-back along the signage conveying direction, the push plates being driven to move by pushers mounted on the storage rack.
[0011] The elastic rope combination tag hanging storage bin described above: the retaining ring has a notch for the elastic rope to pass through.
[0012] The elastic rope combination tag hanging storage bin described above: the retaining ring is provided with multiple protrusions, which form a limiting part for limiting the position of the tag.
[0013] The elastic rope combination tag hanging storage bin described above: the tag placement slot is set in an arc shape or polygonal shape.
[0014] The elastic rope combination tag hanging storage bin described above: the pushing component includes:
[0015] A slider that can move relative to the storage rack, with one end of the push plate mounted on the slider and the other end placed in the sign placement slot;
[0016] It also includes a traction unit, which is connected to the slider.
[0017] The elastic rope combination tag hanging storage bin described above: a guide rod is fixed to the side end of the storage rack, and the slider is sleeved on the guide rod and can move axially and rotate radially relative to the guide rod;
[0018] The elastic rope combination tag hanging storage bin described above: the push plate is fixed on the slider.
[0019] The storage rack is provided with a guide rail on its side, the slider is slidably mounted on the guide rail, and the push plate is rotatably mounted on the slider.
[0020] The elastic rope combination tag hanging storage bin described above: the traction unit includes:
[0021] A traction rope, with one end fixed to the traction wheel, is mounted on the storage rack, and passes around a guide wheel rotatably mounted on the storage rack and is fixed to the slider.
[0022] A drive source, installed on the storage rack, is used to drive the traction wheel to rotate forward or in reverse.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0024] The continuous pushing of tags is achieved by two push plates arranged in a front-to-back manner, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the processing. When one push plate is in operation, the other traction device is stationary. When the tags in front of the first push plate are almost removed, a tag is placed between the two push plates, and then the two push plates are controlled to move synchronously. After the tags in front of the first push plate are removed, the push plate is removed from the tag placement slot and returns to its initial position. This alternating action design not only ensures a stable supply of tags, but also effectively avoids the problem of tag removal failure caused by the exhaustion of tags while subsequent processing is still in progress, significantly improving the reliability and efficiency of the production line. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a storage and delivery warehouse for attaching elastic rope combination tags.
[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a storage and delivery warehouse for attaching elastic rope combination tags from another angle.
[0027] In the diagram: 1-Storage rack, 2-Identification plate placement slot, 3-Push plate, 4-Save ring, 5-Protrusion, 6-Guide rod, 7-Slider, 8-Guide wheel, 9-Traction wheel, 10-Elastic rope placement slot, 11-Traction rope. Detailed Implementation
[0028] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.
[0029] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.
[0030] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented even without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, and elements well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.
[0031] Please see Figures 1-2 In this embodiment of the utility model, a storage and delivery bin for hanging tags using an elastic rope combination includes:
[0032] Storage rack 1, wherein a sign placement slot 2 and an elastic rope placement slot 10 are formed on the storage rack 1, and the sign placement slot 2 and the elastic rope placement slot 10 are distributed vertically on the storage rack 1;
[0033] The retaining ring 4 is fixed on the storage rack 1 and located at the take-out end of the sign placement slot 2;
[0034] At least two push plates 3 are distributed back-to-back along the sign conveying direction, and the push plates 3 are driven to move by pushers mounted on the storage rack 1.
[0035] In this embodiment, the number of push plates 3 is preferably two. The two push plates 3, which are arranged in a front-to-back manner, alternately push the tags to ensure the continuity and efficiency of the processing. Specifically, when one push plate 3 is in working state, the other set of traction devices 3 is in stationary state. When the tags in front of the first push plate 3 are almost taken, the tags are placed between the two push plates 3. Then, the two push plates 3 are controlled to move synchronously. After the tags in front of the first push plate 3 are taken, the push plate 3 is taken out from the tag placement slot 2 and returns to its initial position. This alternating action design can not only ensure a stable supply of tags, but also effectively avoid the problem of tag taking failure caused by the exhaustion of tags while subsequent processing actions are still in progress, which significantly improves the reliability and efficiency of the production line.
[0036] In detail, when one push plate 3 is in contact with the tag and provides thrust, the other push plate 3 is in a tilted state and is not in contact with the tag. When the number of tags at the front end of the push plate 3 in contact with the tag decreases to a predetermined value, the position of the tag can be readjusted by manual intervention. At this time, the push plate 3 that was originally separated from the tag starts to work, contacts the tag and provides thrust, while the push plate 3 that was working before tilts up and returns to its initial position. In this way, the two sets of drive plates 5 achieve alternating and coordinated action to ensure the stability of tag feeding.
[0037] It reduces production stoppages caused by hangtag supply disruptions, reduces reliance on manual intervention, and increases the automation level of the entire production line. Increased automation means that equipment can maintain consistent performance during long-term operation, reducing production fluctuations caused by human factors, and also reducing the frequency of manual intervention.
[0038] It should be noted that the sign placement slot 2 and the elastic rope placement slot 10 are connected. When the sign is placed, the sign is in the sign placement slot 2, and the elastic rope is kept vertical and in the elastic rope placement slot 10.
[0039] The retaining ring 4 has a notch for the elastic cord to pass through, so that when the tag is removed, the suction head can be used to pick up the tag and remove it. During the removal process, the movement of the elastic cord will not be hindered.
[0040] Furthermore, the retaining ring 4 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 5, which form a limiting part for limiting the sign. Specifically, taking the retaining ring 4 as an arc-shaped structure as an example, the inner diameter of the retaining ring 4 is equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the sign, and the length from the end of the plurality of protrusions 5 facing the center of the retaining ring 4 to the center of the retaining ring 4 is less than the radius of the sign, thereby blocking the sign. Of course, when the sign is removed, the sign can undergo a slight deformation to break free from the limitation of the protrusions 5.
[0041] Furthermore, in the specific implementation process, the specific shape of the sign placement slot 2 can be matched according to the shape of the sign to improve the flexibility and convenience of the storage and delivery warehouse. Preferably, the sign placement slot 2 is set in an arc shape or a polygon shape.
[0042] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The pusher includes a slider 7 that can move relative to the storage rack 1, one end of the push plate 3 is mounted on the slider 7, and the other end is placed in the sign placement slot 2; it also includes a traction unit connected to the slider 7.
[0043] For example, in one embodiment, a guide rod 6 is fixed to the side end of the storage rack 1, the slider 7 is sleeved on the guide rod 6 and can move axially and rotate radially relative to the guide rod 6, and the push plate 3 is fixed on the slider 7.
[0044] When the traction unit is activated, it drives the slider 7 to move axially on the guide rod 6, thereby driving the push plate 3 to move to achieve the traction requirement. The slider 7 and the guide rod 6 can rotate circumferentially along the guide rod 6 mainly to facilitate the push plate 3 to disengage from the sign placement slot 2, so that the push plate 3 can return to its initial position.
[0045] It should be noted that the push plate 3 is L-shaped and includes a horizontal section fixed to the slider 7 and a vertical section placed in the sign placement slot 2. With the push plate 3 in place, when the vertical section of the push plate 3 is placed in the sign placement slot 2, the slider 7 will not rotate relative to the guide rod 6 due to the lateral traction force.
[0046] Preferably, a receiving slide bar is also fixed in the sign placement slot 2. When the vertical section of the push plate 3 is placed in the sign placement slot 2, the horizontal section of the push plate 3 abuts against the receiving slide bar and can slide relative to the receiving slide bar.
[0047] In another exemplary embodiment, the storage rack 1 is provided with a guide rail on its side, the slider 7 is slidably mounted on the guide rail, and the push plate 3 is rotatably mounted on the slider 7. The guide rail and the slider 7 slide in a sliding engagement, enabling the slider 7 to slide in a directional manner.
[0048] Furthermore, the traction unit includes:
[0049] A traction wheel 9 is installed on the storage rack 1, and a traction rope 11 with one end fixed to the traction wheel 9 passes around a guide wheel 8 that is rotatably installed on the storage rack 1 and is fixed to the slider 7;
[0050] A drive source, installed on the storage rack 1, is used to drive the traction wheel 9 to rotate forward or in reverse.
[0051] The driving source includes a forward and reverse motor. The output shaft of the forward and reverse motor is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the traction wheel 9. The forward and reverse motor drives the traction wheel 9 to rotate. When the traction wheel 9 rotates, it winds up or releases the traction rope 11. When it winds up, it drives the slider 7 and the push plate 3 to move as a whole. When it releases, the operator can manually reset the slider 7 and the push plate 3 to their initial positions.
[0052] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0053] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A storage and delivery bin for hanging tags using an elastic rope combination, characterized in that, include: Storage rack (1), on which a sign placement slot (2) and an elastic rope placement slot (10) are formed, the sign placement slot (2) and the elastic rope placement slot (10) are distributed vertically on the storage rack (1); The retaining ring (4) is fixed on the storage rack (1) and located at the take-out end of the sign placement slot (2); At least two push plates (3) are distributed back and forth along the sign conveying direction, the push plates (3) being driven to move by pushers mounted on the storage rack (1).
2. The elastic rope combination storage and delivery bin for hanging tags according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retaining ring (4) has a notch for the elastic rope to pass through.
3. The elastic rope combination storage and delivery bin for hanging tags according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retaining ring (4) is provided with a plurality of protrusions (5), which together form a limiting part for limiting the sign.
4. The elastic rope combination storage and delivery bin for hanging tags according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sign placement slot (2) is set in an arc or polygon shape.
5. The elastic rope combination storage and delivery bin for hanging tags according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push notification includes: A slider (7) that can move relative to the storage rack (1), with one end of the push plate (3) mounted on the slider (7) and the other end placed in the sign placement slot (2); It also includes a traction unit, which is connected to the slider (7).
6. The elastic rope combination storage and delivery bin for hanging tags according to claim 5, characterized in that, The storage rack (1) has a guide rod (6) fixed to its side end. The slider (7) is sleeved on the guide rod (6) and can move axially and rotate radially relative to the guide rod (6). The push plate (3) is fixed on the slider (7).
7. A storage and delivery bin for hanging tags using an elastic rope combination as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The storage rack (1) is provided with a guide rail on its side, the slider (7) is slidably mounted on the guide rail, and the push plate (3) is rotatably mounted on the slider (7).
8. A storage and delivery bin for hanging tags using an elastic rope combination as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The traction unit includes: The traction wheel (9) installed on the storage rack (1) has a traction rope (11) fixed at one end on the traction wheel (9) that passes around the guide wheel (8) rotatably installed on the storage rack (1) and is fixed to the slider (7); A drive source, installed on the storage rack (1), is used to drive the traction wheel (9) to rotate forward or backward.