Automatic labelling machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of automatic labeller, it includes feeding platform, first turnover mechanism, horizontal movement driving mechanism, lifting mechanism, second turnover mechanism, supply label mechanism and labelling manipulator.Horizontal movement driving mechanism is arranged between feeding platform and second turnover mechanism, lifting mechanism is connected with the output end of horizontal movement driving mechanism, first turnover mechanism is connected with the output end of lifting mechanism, first turnover mechanism is used to grab the product on feeding platform and overturns to be conveyed to second turnover mechanism.The automatic labeller of the utility model is through the setting horizontal movement driving mechanism, after product overturns to be conveyed to second turnover mechanism, first turnover mechanism can be through horizontal movement and product misregistration, in the process that product is labeled, first turnover mechanism can overturn to grab product in the direction close to feeding platform, improve work efficiency.Product does not need to be conveyed by manipulator between first turnover mechanism and second turnover mechanism, and cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of labeling equipment, and in particular to an automatic labeling machine. Background Technology

[0002] A labeling machine is a mechanical device used to affix labels (such as product labels, barcodes, QR codes, etc.) to various products or packaging containers. For example, labeling machines are often used in the manufacturing process of display screen products. During the labeling process, the display screen often needs to be flipped over for labeling, and the subsequent processing steps often require processing the other side of the display screen. To address this, existing technology involves setting up a flipping mechanism at the rear end. A robotic arm picks up the flipped product from the first flipping mechanism and transfers it to a second flipping mechanism, which then flips the product and places it onto the downstream processing equipment. This structure is inefficient and costly.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide an automatic labeling machine to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides an automatic labeling machine to solve the problems of low efficiency and high cost of existing labeling equipment.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is: an automatic labeling machine, which includes: a feeding platform, a first flipping mechanism, a transverse drive mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a second flipping mechanism, a labeling mechanism, and a labeling robot;

[0006] The second flipping mechanism is located at the end of the conveying direction of the feeding platform, the lateral drive mechanism is located between the feeding platform and the second flipping mechanism, the lifting mechanism is connected to the output end of the top of the lateral drive mechanism, the first flipping mechanism is connected to the output end of the lifting mechanism, the trajectory of the lateral drive mechanism driving the first flipping mechanism to move is parallel to the conveying direction of the feeding platform, the rotation axes of the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism are parallel and both perpendicular to the conveying direction of the feeding platform, and the first flipping mechanism is used to grab the product on the feeding platform, flip it, and convey it to the second flipping mechanism;

[0007] The label feeding mechanism is located on one side of the second flipping mechanism, and the labeling robot is movably positioned above the label feeding mechanism and the second flipping mechanism for attaching the labels peeled off by the label feeding mechanism to the products on the second flipping mechanism.

[0008] In this utility model, the lifting mechanism includes a fixed base, and the first flipping mechanism includes a sliding base, a first flipping motor, a connecting plate, a connecting rod, and a suction cup component;

[0009] The sliding seat is slidably connected to the fixed seat and connected to the output end of the lifting mechanism. The first flip motor is mounted on the sliding seat. The connecting plate is connected to the output end of the first flip motor. One end of the connecting rod is connected to the connecting plate. The suction cup is mounted on one side of the connecting rod and is used to adsorb products.

[0010] The connecting plate is provided with a first elongated groove for sliding connection with the connecting rod, and the sliding direction of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the feeding platform.

[0011] In this invention, the connecting rod is provided with a second elongated groove for sliding connection with the suction cup component, and the sliding direction of the suction cup component is parallel to the conveying direction of the feeding platform.

[0012] In this invention, the second flipping mechanism includes a mounting base, a second flipping motor, and a flipping plate;

[0013] The second flipping motor is mounted on the mounting base, the flipping plate is connected to the output end of the second flipping motor, the flipping plate is provided with a clearance groove corresponding to the connecting rod, and one side of the flipping plate is provided with a suction hole for adsorbing products.

[0014] When the connecting plate is flipped to the side away from the feeding platform, the flipping plate is located below the connecting plate, and the connecting plate lowers to place the product on the flipping plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the flip plate has a plurality of clearance slots arranged along the conveying direction perpendicular to the feeding platform.

[0016] In this utility model, the label feeding mechanism includes a feeding roller, a receiving roller, a receiving drive component, multiple guide rollers, a label peeling plate, and a receiving plate;

[0017] The material roll is sequentially connected to the feeding roller, the guide roller, and the receiving roller for feeding and receiving operations. The receiving drive is connected to the receiving roller for transmission. The label peeling plate and the receiving plate are arranged close to each other. The side of the label peeling plate near the receiving plate is parallel to the top surface of the receiving plate. The material roll is passed between the label peeling plate and the receiving plate. A label is provided on the outer surface of the material roll. The side of the label peeling plate near the receiving plate contacts the inner surface of the material roll and makes the material roll form an angle so that the label can be peeled off onto the receiving plate. An anti-stick ceramic layer is provided on the top surface of the receiving plate.

[0018] In this invention, the automatic labeling machine further includes a positioning camera, which is disposed between the second flipping mechanism and the label feeding mechanism. The positioning camera is located below the labeling robot and takes pictures in the direction of the labeling robot.

[0019] In this invention, the automatic labeling machine also includes a barcode scanner. When the flip plate is flipped to the side close to the feeding platform, the barcode scanner is located above the flip plate.

[0020] In this invention, X-axis positioning strips and Y-axis positioning strips are slidably arranged on adjacent sides of the end of the feeding platform near the first flipping mechanism.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: The automatic labeling machine of this utility model is equipped with a transverse drive mechanism, so that after the product is flipped and transported to the second flipping mechanism, the first flipping mechanism can move laterally to misalign with the product. During the labeling process, the first flipping mechanism can flip towards the feeding platform to grab the product, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0022] In addition, the flipping plate of the second flipping mechanism is provided with a clearance groove, and the connecting rod of the first flipping mechanism can pass through the clearance groove, so that the rotation trajectories of the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism can intersect. This allows the product of the first flipping mechanism to be placed on the second flipping mechanism, so that the product does not need to be transported between the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism by a robotic arm, resulting in low cost. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments are briefly introduced below. The drawings described below are only the corresponding drawings of some embodiments of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the automatic labeling machine of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first and second flipping mechanisms in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the label feeding mechanism of the automatic labeling machine of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the feeding platform of the automatic labeling machine of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] The directional terms mentioned in this utility model, such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "side", "top" and "bottom", are only for reference to the orientation of the accompanying drawings. The directional terms used are for the purpose of explaining and understanding this utility model, and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0030] The terms "first" and "second" in this utility model are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, nor as a restriction on the order of events.

[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, a connection can be a detachable connection or a connection of an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] In order to flip and reset the product after it has been flipped and labeled, the existing technology sets up another flipping mechanism at the rear end. A robotic arm picks up the flipped product from the first flipping mechanism and transfers it to the second flipping mechanism. The second flipping mechanism then flips the product and places it on the processing equipment connected to the rear end. This structure is inefficient and costly.

[0033] The following is a preferred embodiment of an automatic labeling machine provided by this utility model that can solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the diagram, units with similar structures are represented by the same labels.

[0035] This embodiment provides an automatic labeling machine, which includes: a feeding platform 11, a first flipping mechanism 12, a transverse drive mechanism 13, a lifting mechanism 14, a second flipping mechanism 15, a label feeding mechanism 16, and a labeling robot 17.

[0036] The second flipping mechanism 15 is located at the end of the conveying direction of the feeding platform 11. The transverse drive mechanism 13 is located between the feeding platform 11 and the second flipping mechanism 15. The lifting mechanism 14 is connected to the output end of the top of the transverse drive mechanism 13. The first flipping mechanism 12 is connected to the output end of the lifting mechanism 14. The trajectory of the transverse drive mechanism 13 driving the first flipping mechanism 12 to move is parallel to the conveying direction of the feeding platform 11. The rotation axes of the first flipping mechanism 12 and the second flipping mechanism 15 are parallel and both perpendicular to the conveying direction of the feeding platform 11. The first flipping mechanism 12 is used to grab the product on the feeding platform 11, flip it, and convey it to the second flipping mechanism 15.

[0037] The label feeding mechanism 16 is located on one side of the second flipping mechanism 15, and the labeling robot 17 is movably arranged above the label feeding mechanism 16 and the second flipping mechanism 15 for attaching the labels peeled off by the label feeding mechanism 16 to the products on the second flipping mechanism 15.

[0038] In this system, after the first flipping mechanism 12 flips to the side closer to the feeding platform 11, the lifting mechanism 14 drives the first flipping mechanism 12 to descend and grab the product on the feeding platform 11. After grabbing the product, the first flipping mechanism 12 rises and flips again. After the first flipping mechanism 12 flips to the side farther from the feeding platform 11, the lifting mechanism 14 drives the first flipping mechanism 12 to descend and place the product on the second flipping mechanism 15. The product is then labeled and scanned on the second flipping mechanism 15. During the labeling process, the lateral drive mechanism 13 drives the first flipping mechanism 12 to move laterally and offset from the product. Afterward, the first flipping mechanism 12 can flip towards the feeding platform 11 to grab the product, resulting in higher work efficiency.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 2 Specifically, the lifting mechanism 14 includes a fixed base 141, and the lifting mechanism 14 can be a commonly used linear drive mechanism such as a motor screw assembly or a cylinder. The first tilting mechanism 12 includes a sliding base 121, a first tilting motor 122, a connecting plate 123, a connecting rod 124, and a suction cup 125.

[0040] The sliding seat 121 is slidably connected to the fixed seat 141 and connected to the output end of the lifting mechanism 14. The first flipping motor 122 is mounted on the sliding seat 121, the connecting plate 123 is connected to the output end of the first flipping motor 122, one end of the connecting rod 124 is connected to the connecting plate 123, and the suction cup 125 is mounted on one side of the connecting rod 124. The suction cup 125 is used to adsorb products.

[0041] The connecting plate 123 is provided with a first elongated groove 1231 for sliding connection with the connecting rod 124, and the sliding direction of the connecting rod 124 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the feeding platform 11. It should be noted that screws can be passed through the first elongated groove 1231 and threadedly connected to the connecting rod 124 to achieve a locking purpose.

[0042] Additionally, the connecting rod 124 is provided with a second elongated groove 1241 for sliding connection with the suction cup component 125, and the sliding direction of the suction cup component 125 is parallel to the conveying direction of the feeding platform 11. It should be noted that screws can be passed through the second elongated groove 1241 and threadedly connected to the suction cup component 125 to achieve a locking purpose.

[0043] This allows for the adjustment of the positions of the connecting rod 124 and the suction cup 125 to grip products of different sizes and specifications.

[0044] In this embodiment, the second flipping mechanism 15 includes a mounting base 151, a second flipping motor 152, and a flipping plate 153.

[0045] The second flipping motor 152 is mounted on the mounting base 151. The flipping plate 153 is connected to the output end of the second flipping motor 152. The flipping plate 153 is provided with a clearance groove 1531 corresponding to the connecting rod 124. One side of the flipping plate 153 is provided with a suction hole for adsorbing products. The suction hole is located at... Figure 2 The bottom surface of the flip-up plate 153.

[0046] When the connecting plate 123 is flipped to the side away from the feeding platform 11, the flipping plate 153 is located below the connecting plate 123 so as to receive the product gripped by the top of the suction cup component 125. The connecting plate 123 lowers to place the product on the flipping plate 153, and the suction holes on the flipping plate 153 adsorb the product.

[0047] In this embodiment, multiple clearance slots 1531 are arranged on the flip plate 153 along the conveying direction perpendicular to the feeding platform 11. When the connecting rod 124 is adjusted, there are still corresponding clearance holes 1531 to avoid the connecting rod 124.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 3 The label feeding mechanism 16 in this embodiment includes a feeding roller 161, a receiving roller 162, a receiving drive, multiple guide rollers 163, a label peeling plate 164, and a receiving plate 165.

[0049] The material roll is sequentially connected to the feeding roller 161, the guide roller 163, and the receiving roller 162 for feeding and receiving operations. The receiving drive is connected to the receiving roller 162 for transmission. The label peeling plate 164 and the receiving plate 165 are arranged close to each other. The side of the label peeling plate 164 near the receiving plate 165 is parallel to the top surface of the receiving plate 165. The material roll is passed between the label peeling plate 164 and the receiving plate 165. The outer surface of the material roll is provided with a label. The side of the label peeling plate 164 near the receiving plate 165 contacts the inner surface of the material roll and makes the material roll form an angle so that the label can be peeled off onto the receiving plate 165.

[0050] The top surface of the receiving plate 165 is provided with an anti-stick ceramic layer, which prevents the label from sticking too tightly to the receiving plate 165, making it easier for the labeling robot 17 to pick up and transport the label later.

[0051] It should also be noted that the label peeling plate 164 can peel multiple labels from the material roll at a time, and the labeling robot 17 picks up and attaches the multiple labels one by one.

[0052] In this embodiment, the automatic labeling machine also includes a positioning camera 18, which is positioned between the second flipping mechanism 15 and the label feeding mechanism 16. The positioning camera 18 is located below the labeling robot 17 and faces the labeling robot 17 to take pictures. After the labeling robot 17 picks up the label from the receiving plate 165, it will first pass through the positioning camera 18 to take a picture. The labeling robot 17 can rotate and adjust the position of the label according to the picture information so as to accurately attach it to the product.

[0053] In this embodiment, the automatic labeling machine also includes a barcode scanner 19. When the flip plate 153 flips to the side closer to the feeding platform 11, the barcode scanner 19 is located above the flip plate 153. After the labeling robot 17 completes the labeling of the product and leaves, the barcode scanner 19 scans the label on the product and subsequently uploads the scan information to the MES system.

[0054] In this embodiment, X-direction positioning bars 111 and Y-direction positioning bars 112 are slidably arranged on adjacent sides of the end of the feeding platform 11 near the first flipping mechanism 12. By moving the X-direction positioning bars 111 and Y-direction positioning bars 112 and contacting the product, the product is initially positioned at the end of the feeding platform 11.

[0055] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: the feeding platform 11 transports the product to the end and performs initial positioning. After the connecting rod 124 of the first flipping mechanism 12 flips to the side close to the feeding platform 11, the lifting mechanism 14 drives the suction cup 125 to descend to grab the product on the feeding platform 11.

[0056] On the other hand, the flip plate 153 will flip to the side closer to the feeding platform 11 to wait for material to be received.

[0057] After the suction cup 125 grips the product, the lifting mechanism 14 drives the first flipping mechanism 12 to rise and then flip. After the connecting rod 124 flips to the side away from the feeding platform 11, the lifting mechanism 14 drives the first flipping mechanism 12 to fall. Because the connecting rod 124 is aligned with the corresponding clearance groove 1531, the product gripped by the top of the suction cup 125 can be placed on the second flipping mechanism 15. After the labeling robot 17 grips the label from the receiving plate 165, it first takes a picture with the positioning camera 18. The labeling robot 17 can rotate and adjust the position of the label according to the picture information, and then accurately attach the label to the product. After the labeling robot 17 completes the labeling and leaves the product, the barcode scanner 19 scans the label on the product. After scanning, the second flipping mechanism 15 will flip the product to the processing equipment or discharge platform at the rear of the automatic labeling machine.

[0058] During the labeling process, the lateral drive mechanism 13 can drive the first flipping mechanism 12 to move laterally and be misaligned with the product. Then, the first flipping mechanism 12 can flip towards the feeding platform 11 to grab the product, resulting in higher work efficiency.

[0059] This completes the labeling process of an automatic labeling machine according to this preferred embodiment.

[0060] The automatic labeling machine of this preferred embodiment is equipped with a transverse drive mechanism, so that after the product is flipped and transported to the second flipping mechanism, the first flipping mechanism can move laterally to misalign with the product. During the labeling process, the first flipping mechanism can flip towards the feeding platform to grab the product, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0061] In addition, the flipping plate of the second flipping mechanism is provided with a clearance groove, and the connecting rod of the first flipping mechanism can pass through the clearance groove, so that the rotation trajectories of the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism can intersect. This allows the product of the first flipping mechanism to be placed on the second flipping mechanism, so that the product does not need to be transported between the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism by a robotic arm, resulting in low cost.

[0062] In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, the above preferred embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic labeling machine, characterized in that, include: The system includes a feeding platform, a first flipping mechanism, a transverse drive mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a second flipping mechanism, a labeling mechanism, and a labeling robot. The second flipping mechanism is located at the end of the conveying direction of the feeding platform, the lateral drive mechanism is located between the feeding platform and the second flipping mechanism, the lifting mechanism is connected to the output end of the top of the lateral drive mechanism, the first flipping mechanism is connected to the output end of the lifting mechanism, the trajectory of the lateral drive mechanism driving the first flipping mechanism to move is parallel to the conveying direction of the feeding platform, the rotation axes of the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism are parallel and both perpendicular to the conveying direction of the feeding platform, and the first flipping mechanism is used to grab the product on the feeding platform, flip it, and convey it to the second flipping mechanism; The label feeding mechanism is located on one side of the second flipping mechanism, and the labeling robot is movably positioned above the label feeding mechanism and the second flipping mechanism for attaching the labels peeled off by the label feeding mechanism to the products on the second flipping mechanism.

2. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a fixed base, and the first flipping mechanism includes a sliding base, a first flipping motor, a connecting plate, a connecting rod, and a suction cup component; The sliding seat is slidably connected to the fixed seat and connected to the output end of the lifting mechanism. The first flip motor is mounted on the sliding seat. The connecting plate is connected to the output end of the first flip motor. One end of the connecting rod is connected to the connecting plate. The suction cup is mounted on one side of the connecting rod and is used to adsorb products.

3. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting plate is provided with a first elongated groove for sliding connection with the connecting rod, and the sliding direction of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the feeding platform.

4. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting rod is provided with a second elongated groove for sliding connection with the suction cup component, and the sliding direction of the suction cup component is parallel to the conveying direction of the feeding platform.

5. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second flipping mechanism includes a mounting base, a second flipping motor, and a flipping plate; The second flipping motor is mounted on the mounting base, the flipping plate is connected to the output end of the second flipping motor, the flipping plate is provided with a clearance groove corresponding to the connecting rod, and one side of the flipping plate is provided with a suction hole for adsorbing products. When the connecting plate is flipped to the side away from the feeding platform, the flipping plate is located below the connecting plate, and the connecting plate lowers to place the product on the flipping plate.

6. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flip plate has multiple clearance slots arranged along the conveying direction perpendicular to the feeding platform.

7. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The label feeding mechanism includes a feeding roller, a receiving roller, a receiving drive component, multiple guide rollers, a label peeling plate, and a receiving plate; The material roll is sequentially connected to the feeding roller, the guide roller, and the receiving roller for feeding and receiving operations. The receiving drive is connected to the receiving roller for transmission. The label peeling plate and the receiving plate are arranged close to each other. The side of the label peeling plate near the receiving plate is parallel to the top surface of the receiving plate. The material roll is passed between the label peeling plate and the receiving plate. A label is provided on the outer surface of the material roll. The side of the label peeling plate near the receiving plate contacts the inner surface of the material roll and makes the material roll form an angle so that the label can be peeled off onto the receiving plate. An anti-stick ceramic layer is provided on the top surface of the receiving plate.

8. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic labeling machine also includes a positioning camera, which is disposed between the second flipping mechanism and the label feeding mechanism. The positioning camera is located below the labeling robot and takes pictures in the direction of the labeling robot.

9. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The automatic labeling machine also includes a barcode scanner, which is located above the flip plate when the flip plate is flipped to the side close to the feeding platform.

10. The automatic labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding platform has X-axis positioning bars and Y-axis positioning bars slidably arranged on the adjacent sides of the end near the first flipping mechanism.

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