Label paper feeding and transfer device and intelligent package coding machine

Abstract

This utility model relates to a label paper feeding and transfer device and an intelligent package coding machine. The label paper feeding and transfer device includes a fixed frame, a translation seat, a transfer platform, and a translation drive component. This device can transfer printed labels from the paper output tray of a label printing device with limited operating space to a larger unloading station, allowing the label pasting device to easily and accurately pick up or grab the printed labels. Furthermore, the label conveying speed of the label feeding and transfer device, the label pasting speed of the label pasting device, and the printing speed of the label printing device can be easily matched, effectively improving the reliability of label transfer and increasing product packaging efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of product packaging equipment technology, and in particular to a label paper feeding and transfer device and an intelligent package coding machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of product manufacturing, transportation, and sales, to facilitate product management, transportation, and sales, products are often packaged after manufacturing, and corresponding product information is printed on labels and affixed to the outer packaging. Label printing is usually done on label printing equipment. However, due to the limited operating space at the paper output of the label printing equipment, after printing, operators must manually move the labels from the output to the label application area and affix them to the packaged product packaging, either manually or using a label application device. This manual transfer of printed labels is prone to problems such as label damage due to operator negligence, mismatch between the labels and the product packaging, and mismatches between the operator's label transfer speed, label application speed, and the speed at which the packaged product is conveyed to the label application area, thus affecting product packaging efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a printing label paper output and transfer device and an intelligent package coding machine that can improve product packaging efficiency and label paper transfer reliability.

[0004] A label paper output and transfer device, comprising:

[0005] A fixed frame has a corresponding loading station and a unloading station; one end of the fixed frame with the loading station is used to fix it near the paper output tray of the label printing equipment.

[0006] A translational seat is slidably mounted on the fixed frame;

[0007] A transfer platform is disposed at one end of the translation seat; the transfer platform has a material transfer plane; the material transfer plane has an adsorption area; the adsorption area is provided with a plurality of adsorption holes that can communicate with a negative pressure generator at intervals;

[0008] A translation drive component is connected to the translation seat and is used to drive the translation seat to move the transfer platform back and forth between the loading station and the unloading station, so that when the transfer platform moves to the loading station, it can be aligned with the paper output tray of the label printing equipment or located at a position slightly lower than the paper output tray of the label printing equipment.

[0009] A smart parcel coding machine, comprising:

[0010] Label printing equipment is used to print labels based on the product information of the packaged products to obtain label paper containing product information.

[0011] The label paper output transfer device described above is used to transfer the label paper containing product information from the paper output tray of the label printing equipment to the unloading station.

[0012] A label pasting device is used to pick up or grab the label paper at the unloading station and paste it onto the outer packaging of the packaged product located at the label pasting position.

[0013] A negative pressure generator, connected to the adsorption hole, is used to generate an adsorption force capable of adsorbing the label paper into the adsorption area.

[0014] In the aforementioned label paper output and transfer device and intelligent package coding machine, the printed label paper in the output tray of the label printing equipment is moved to the transfer platform at the loading station and received. The label paper is then firmly adsorbed into the adsorption area by the suction force generated by the negative pressure generator at the adsorption hole. The transfer platform is then moved by the translation drive to the unloading station, where the label pasting device picks up or grabs the printed label paper from the transfer platform and pastes it onto the outer packaging of the packaged product at the label pasting position. Therefore, the aforementioned label paper output and transfer device can move the printed label paper from the output tray of the label printing equipment, which has a relatively small operating space, to the unloading station, which has a larger operating space. This allows the label pasting device to easily and accurately pick up or grab the printed label paper. Furthermore, the label conveying speed of the label paper output and transfer device, the label pasting speed of the label pasting device, and the printing speed of the label printing equipment can be easily matched, effectively improving the reliability of label transfer and increasing product packaging efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the label paper output and transfer device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The front view of the label paper output and transfer device shown;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the guide block installed in the label paper feeding and transfer device.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 1The diagram shows the structure of the guide structure in the label paper output and transfer device.

[0019] The reference numerals in the attached figures are: 100, Label paper feeding and transfer device; 110, Fixing frame; 111, Feeding station; 112, Unloading station; 113, Guide channel; 114, Support structure; 1141, Support frame; 11411, Long strip through hole; 1142, Mounting block; 11421, Mounting position; 115, Mounting guide block; 120, Translation seat; 121, Connecting structure; 122, Guide structure; 1221, Mounting plate; 1222, Guide column; 130, Transfer platform; 131, Transfer plane; 132, Adsorption area; 133, Adsorption hole; 140, Translation drive component; 150, Air blowing rod. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] When describing positional relationships, unless otherwise specified, when an element is referred to as being "on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be intermediate elements. It is also understood that when an element is referred to as being "between" two elements, it may be the only one between the two elements, or there may be one or more intermediate elements.

[0023] When using the terms “including,” “having,” and “comprising” as described herein, another component may be added unless explicitly qualifying terms such as “only,” “consisting of,” etc. are used. Unless otherwise stated, singular terms may include plural forms and should not be construed as having a quantity of one.

[0024] This utility model provides a label printing paper feeding and transfer device and an intelligent package coding machine. The intelligent package coding machine includes a label printing device, a label printing paper feeding and transfer device, a label pasting device, and a negative pressure generator.

[0025] Label printing equipment is used to print labels based on the product information of the packaged products, thereby obtaining labels containing product information. This product information includes all or part of the following: product name, quantity, production date, packaging date, order information, etc.

[0026] The label printing paper transfer device is used to move the printed labels (containing product information) from the paper output tray of the label printing equipment to a location with more operating space. In other words, the label printing paper transfer device is used to move the printed labels from the paper output tray to a location with more surrounding space.

[0027] The label-application device is used to pick up or grip label paper from the unloading station and affix it to the outer packaging of the packaged products located at the label-application position. Specifically, the label-application device is a robot that uses a robotic arm to pick up or grip label paper from a location with ample operating space and affix it to the outer packaging of the packaged products. In practical applications, the packaged products can be transported from the packaging location or product packaging equipment to the label-application position via conveyor belts, roller conveyors, or other transport mechanisms to facilitate the affixing of labels to the outer packaging.

[0028] The negative pressure generator is connected to the label paper output transfer device and is used to generate an adsorption force that can attract the label paper onto the device. The adsorption force generated by the negative pressure generator can firmly attract the label paper onto the output transfer device during the transfer process, reducing the probability of the label paper slipping off the device and improving the reliability of the label paper transfer.

[0029] Figure 1 The diagram illustrates the structure of a printing label paper output and transfer device 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. For ease of explanation, the drawings only show structures relevant to the embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a printing label paper output and transfer device 100, comprising a fixed frame 110, a translation seat 120, a transfer platform 130, and a translation drive component 140.

[0031] The mounting bracket 110 has a loading station 111 and a unloading station 112. One end of the mounting bracket 110 with the loading station 111 is fixed near the paper output tray of the label printing equipment. Thus, in the intelligent package coding machine, the label paper output transfer device 100 is installed on the label printing equipment via the mounting bracket 110. The loading station 111 and unloading station 112 are virtual positions on the mounting bracket 110, used only to indicate the initial position of the label paper before transfer and the final position of the label paper after transfer when the label paper output transfer device 100 performs label paper transfer.

[0032] The translation seat 120 is slidably mounted on the fixed frame 110.

[0033] A transfer platform 130 is disposed at one end of a translation seat 120. The transfer platform 130 has a material transfer plane 131. The material transfer plane 131 has an adsorption area 132. The adsorption area 132 is provided with a plurality of adsorption holes 133 spaced apart, which can communicate with a negative pressure generator. Thus, in the intelligent package coding machine, the negative pressure generator is used to generate an adsorption force at the adsorption holes 133, thereby adsorbing the printed label paper into the adsorption area 132.

[0034] The translation drive 140 is connected to the translation base 120 and drives the translation base 120 to move the transfer platform 130 back and forth between the loading station 111 and the unloading station 112. When the transfer platform 130 moves to the loading station 111, it is aligned with or slightly lower than the paper output tray of the label printing equipment. Thus, the transfer platform 130 moves back and forth between the loading station 111 and the unloading station 112 under the drive of the translation base 120. When the transfer platform 130 moves to the loading station 111, it is aligned with or slightly lower than the paper output tray, so that the transfer platform 130 can catch the printed label paper coming out of the paper output tray.

[0035] The position of the loading station 111 is related to the position of the paper output tray of the label printing equipment. It is necessary to ensure that the transfer platform 130 can catch the label paper coming out of the paper output tray when it is located at the loading station 111.

[0036] For ease of understanding, the following is a brief description of the process by which the label paper feeding and transfer device 100 and other devices in the intelligent package coding machine work together to complete the label pasting process:

[0037] (1) The translation drive 140 drives the translation stage to move the transfer platform 130 to the loading station 111. At this time, the transfer platform 130 can catch the printed label paper coming out of the paper tray of the label printing equipment, and the suction force generated by the negative pressure generator at the suction hole 133 firmly adsorbs the printed label paper into the suction area 132.

[0038] (2) The translation drive 140 drives the translation seat 120 to move the transfer platform 130 so as to transfer the printed label paper to the unloading station 112.

[0039] (3) The label pasting device quickly picks up or grabs the printed label paper on the transfer platform 130 and pastes the label paper onto the outer packaging of the packaged product located at the label pasting position.

[0040] Therefore, the aforementioned label paper output and transfer device 100 can transfer the printed label paper from the paper output tray of the label printing equipment, which has a relatively small operating space, to the unloading station 112, which has a larger operating space. This allows the label pasting device to easily and accurately pick up or grab the printed label paper. Moreover, the label transfer speed of the label paper output and transfer device 100, the label pasting speed of the label pasting device, the product transport speed of the product conveying mechanism, and the printing speed of the label printing equipment can be easily matched with each other, effectively improving the reliability of label transfer and improving product packaging efficiency.

[0041] In some embodiments, the transfer platform 130 is a hollow structure with a negative pressure chamber (not shown). Each adsorption hole 133 communicates with the negative pressure chamber. An extraction hole (not shown) is provided on the side wall of the transfer platform 130 to connect the negative pressure chamber and the negative pressure generator. Thus, the negative pressure generator can create a negative pressure within the negative pressure chamber, thereby generating adsorption force in the multiple adsorption holes 133. The arrangement of the negative pressure chamber and the extraction hole not only facilitates the connection between the negative pressure generator and the adsorption holes 133 but also helps to form multiple uniform adsorption forces within the adsorption region 132.

[0042] Of course, in other embodiments, a plurality of adsorption channels can be formed on the transfer platform 130, each corresponding to a plurality of adsorption holes 133. The end of each adsorption channel away from the corresponding adsorption hole 133 is used to connect to the negative pressure generator.

[0043] In some embodiments, an anti-adhesion layer (not shown) is formed on the transfer plane 131. This anti-adhesion layer can be formed by applying a material with low surface energy to the transfer plane 131 (e.g., by physical vapor deposition, by chemical vapor deposition, by chemical reaction, by spraying molten or semi-molten material onto the transfer plane 131 at high speed, flattening upon impact, rapidly cooling and solidifying to form a coating, by electroplating, or by reducing and depositing a metal coating on the surface of the transfer plane 131. When the transfer platform 130 is made of aluminum, an anodizing process can be used to form a layer on the surface of the transfer plane 131). A dense alumina film is formed by chemical or electrochemical treatment to create a layer of inorganic compound film with good adhesion. This can be achieved by coating an organic polymer coating onto the transfer plane 131 and curing it to form a continuous film layer, or by altering the physical or chemical properties of the transfer plane 131 itself (e.g., by creating specific micron or nanoscale structures (pits, grooves, protrusions, etc.) on the transfer plane 131 to facilitate the penetration of gas or liquid to form an isolation layer, or by changing the molecular structure of the outermost layer of the transfer plane 131 through chemical treatment (silanization, fluorination, etc.) or physical treatment (such as plasma treatment to introduce fluorine groups) to reduce its surface energy).

[0044] In this way, the transfer platform 130 can directly transfer labels with adhesive on one side. That is, during the process of transferring the label from the loading station 111 to the loading station 112, even if the adhesive side of the label is attached to the transfer plane 131, the anti-adhesion layer allows the label pasting device to easily pick up the label from the working surface and directly paste it onto the outer packaging of the packaged product at the label pasting position, thereby further improving product packaging efficiency and label transfer reliability.

[0045] In some embodiments, the label paper output transfer device 100 further includes an air blowing rod 150 with one end fixed to the mounting frame 110. The air blowing rod 150 is located above the transfer platform 130 and has a downward-facing air blowing hole (not shown). The air blowing hole is used to communicate with an external air supply device. When the transfer platform 130 is located at the loading station 111, the air blowing rod 150 is located directly above the transfer platform 130, and the air blowing hole can blow air into the adsorption area 132.

[0046] Thus, when the transfer platform 130 is located at the loading station 111, the label paper coming out of the paper output tray of the label printing equipment enters the adsorption area 132. At this time, the external air supply device blows air through the air blowing hole in the direction towards the adsorption area 132 to press the label paper more closely and flatly into the adsorption area 132, so that the label pasting device can pick up a flatter label paper from the unloading station 112, so as to ensure that the label paper pasted on the outer packaging of the packaged product is also relatively flat and beautiful.

[0047] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the air blowing rod 150 is provided with a plurality of air blowing holes spaced apart along its axial direction. When the transfer platform 130 is located at the loading station 111, the orthographic projection of each air blowing hole on the material transfer plane 131 is located within the adsorption area 132.

[0048] Thus, when the transfer platform 130 is located at the loading station 111, the air blower 150 blows out multiple airflows, so that the label paper is subjected to more uniform gas pressure, thereby allowing the label paper to adhere more smoothly to the adsorption area 132.

[0049] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 In some embodiments, the translation seat 120 includes a connecting structure 121 and a guide structure 122. The connecting structure 121 is fixedly connected to the transfer platform 130. A guide channel 113 is provided on the fixing frame 110. One end of the guide structure 122 is slidably inserted into the guide channel 113, and the other end is detachably connected to the connecting structure 121. The translation drive 140 is drively connected to the connecting structure 121 or the guide structure 122. The guide structure 122 can be a guide rod, guide block, etc.

[0050] Thus, after prolonged use, the guide structure 122 will inevitably wear out. At this time, only the guide structure 122 needs to be replaced, without replacing the entire translation seat 120. This effectively extends the service life of the printing label paper output transfer device 100 and reduces maintenance costs.

[0051] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 Furthermore, in some embodiments, the guide structure 122 includes a mounting plate 1221 and a plurality of guide posts 1222 parallel to and spaced apart on the mounting plate 1221. The mounting plate 1221 is detachably connected to the connecting structure 121. A plurality of guide channels 113 are formed at intervals on the fixing frame 110, each corresponding to one of the guide posts 1222. Each guide post 1222 is slidably inserted into its corresponding guide channel 113. The guide channel 113 can be a guide hole or a guide groove, etc.

[0052] The guide structure 122 is configured with multiple guide posts 1222 and mounting plate 1221. The mounting plate 1221 serves as a connector, and the multiple guide posts 1222 are respectively inserted into the multiple guide channels 113 to increase the sliding stability of the guide structure 122 when it moves on the fixed frame 110. This makes the transfer platform 130 more stable and the translation trajectory more stable and reliable when it moves back and forth between the loading station 111 and the unloading station 112.

[0053] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the mounting bracket 110 includes a support structure 114 and a mounting guide block 115 detachably mounted on the support structure 114. The mounting guide block 115 has a guide channel 113. After a period of use, the guide channel 113, like the guide structure 122, will inevitably experience wear and tear. By configuring the mounting bracket 110 as a support structure 114 and a mounting guide block 115, once the guide channel 113 is worn, only the mounting guide block 115 needs to be replaced, without replacing the entire mounting bracket 110. This helps to further extend the service life of the label paper output and transfer device 100 and further reduce maintenance costs.

[0054] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the support structure 114 includes a support frame 1141 and a mounting block 1142. A mounting guide block 115 is detachably mounted on the mounting block 1142. The mounting block 1142 has a plurality of mounting positions 11421 spaced apart along the translational direction of the translation seat 120. The support frame 1141 can be selectively and detachably connected to one of the plurality of mounting positions 11421.

[0055] Thus, during the assembly of the label paper output transfer device 100, by detachably connecting the support frame 1141 to different mounting positions 11421, the distance between the loading station 111 and the unloading station 112 can be changed, that is, the translational stroke of the transfer platform 130 driven by the translation seat 120 in the line connecting the loading station 111 and the unloading station 112 can be changed, thereby enabling the label paper output transfer device 100 to adapt to different sizes of installation space and increasing the applicability of the label paper output transfer device 100.

[0056] Specifically, the label paper output and transfer device 100 also includes a connector (not shown). The support frame 1141 has an elongated through hole 11411 along the direction from the loading station 111 to the unloading station 112. The mounting block 1142 has a plurality of connecting holes at intervals along the direction from the loading station 111 to the unloading station 112, which serve as mounting positions 11421. One end of the connector passes through the elongated through hole 11411, and the other end can be detachably connected to one of the plurality of connecting holes. Thus, by selecting different connecting holes, the distance between the loading station 111 and the unloading station 112 can be adjusted in the first stage. By changing the position of the connector in the elongated through hole 11411, the distance between the loading station 111 and the unloading station 112 can be adjusted in the second stage, thereby changing the mounting position 11421 of the mounting block 1142 on the support frame 1141. This changes the distance between the guide structure 122 and the label printing equipment, thereby making the label paper output transfer device 100 applicable to a wider range of installation spaces.

[0057] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0058] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A label printing paper output and transfer device, characterized in that, include: A fixed frame has a corresponding loading station and a unloading station; one end of the fixed frame with the loading station is used to fix it near the paper output tray of the label printing equipment. A translational seat is slidably mounted on the fixed frame; A transfer platform is disposed at one end of the translation seat; the transfer platform has a material transfer plane; the material transfer plane has an adsorption area; the adsorption area is provided with a plurality of adsorption holes that can communicate with a negative pressure generator at intervals; A translation drive component is connected to the translation seat and is used to drive the translation seat to move the transfer platform back and forth between the loading station and the unloading station, so that when the transfer platform moves to the loading station, it can be aligned with the paper output tray of the label printing equipment or located at a position slightly lower than the paper output tray of the label printing equipment.

2. The label paper output and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer platform is a hollow structure with a negative pressure chamber; each of the adsorption holes is connected to the negative pressure chamber; the side wall of the transfer platform is provided with an air extraction hole for connecting the negative pressure chamber and the negative pressure generator; and / or An anti-sticking layer is formed on the material transfer plane.

3. The label paper output and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an air blowing rod fixed at one end to the fixed frame; the air blowing rod is located above the transfer platform and has an air blowing hole that blows air downwards; the air blowing hole is used to communicate with an external air supply device; when the transfer platform is located at the loading station, the air blowing rod is located directly above the transfer platform, and the air blowing hole can blow air into the adsorption area.

4. The label paper output and transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air blowing rod is provided with a plurality of air blowing holes spaced apart along its axial direction; when the transfer platform is located at the loading station, the orthogonal projection of each air blowing hole on the material transfer plane is located within the adsorption area.

5. The label paper output and transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The translation seat includes a connecting structure and a guiding structure; the connecting structure is fixedly connected to the transfer platform. The fixed frame has a guide channel; one end of the guide structure is slidably inserted into the guide channel, and the other end is detachably connected to the connecting structure; the translation drive is connected to the connecting structure or the guide structure in a transmission manner.

6. The label paper output and transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide structure includes a mounting plate and a plurality of guide posts arranged parallel to and spaced apart on the mounting plate; the mounting plate is detachably connected to the connecting structure; the fixing frame has a plurality of guide channels formed at intervals, each corresponding to one of the plurality of guide posts; each guide post is slidably inserted into the corresponding guide channel.

7. The label paper output and transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting frame includes a support structure and a mounting guide block detachably mounted on the support structure; the mounting guide block has the guide channel.

8. The label paper output and transfer device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support structure includes a support frame and a mounting block; the mounting guide block is detachably mounted on the mounting block; the mounting block has a plurality of mounting positions spaced apart along the translation direction of the translation seat; the support frame can be selectively and detachably connected to one of the plurality of mounting positions.

9. The label paper output and transfer device according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes connectors; the support frame has an elongated through hole along the direction from the loading station to the unloading station; the mounting block has a plurality of connecting holes at intervals along the direction from the loading station to the unloading station, which serve as mounting positions; one end of the connector passes through the elongated through hole, and the other end can be detachably connected to one of the plurality of connecting holes.

10. An intelligent parcel coding machine, characterized in that, include: Label printing equipment is used to print labels based on the product information of the packaged products to obtain label paper containing product information. The label paper output transfer device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is used to transfer the label paper containing product information from the output tray of the label printing equipment to the unloading station. A label pasting device is used to pick up or grab the label paper at the unloading station and paste it onto the outer packaging of the packaged product located at the label pasting position. A negative pressure generator, connected to the adsorption hole, is used to generate an adsorption force capable of adsorbing the label paper into the adsorption area.

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