An automatic postage label pasting device
By designing an automatic postage label pasting device, the synergistic effect of inclined guides and mail conveyor belts is utilized to achieve automated and efficient pasting of postage labels. This solves the problems of low efficiency and unstable quality of traditional manual operation, reduces labor costs, and improves the consistency of pasting quality and the flexibility of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HANGZHOU RUIXIN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
Traditional postage label pasting relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, of inconsistent quality, and has high labor costs. Existing automated equipment has limited functionality, poor synchronization, and an inefficient process.
Design an automatic postage label pasting device, which adopts a label pasting machine, a mail conveyor belt, an inclined guide and an information collection unit. The postage label is separated from the release paper by the folding part of the inclined guide, and the automatic pasting is achieved by the pushing force during the mail conveying process. Combined with the information printed by the ribbon printer, the controller ensures that the pasting time is synchronized.
It has enabled automated and efficient pasting of postage labels, improved labeling efficiency, reduced labor costs, ensured the stability and consistency of pasting quality, and enhanced the versatility and flexibility of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to pasting equipment, specifically an automatic postage label pasting device. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of mail processing, traditional postage label pasting methods rely heavily on manual operation, which is not only inefficient but also prone to uneven or misaligned pasting due to human error, severely impacting the quality and consistency of postage label processing. Furthermore, manual labeling requires significant manpower, especially in scenarios with high postage label volumes, making it difficult to meet the demands for efficient processing. To address the aforementioned problems of low efficiency, high cost, and inconsistent pasting quality of manual operations, as well as the limitations, poor synchronization, and inefficient processes of existing automated equipment, the development of a device capable of automatic, efficient, and accurate postage label pasting with information printing capabilities has become an urgent need in the industry. This utility model was developed to meet this need. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above situation and to overcome the defects of the prior art, this utility model provides an automatic postage label pasting device, which effectively solves the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: This utility model includes:
[0005] frame;
[0006] A labeling machine, mounted on the frame, is used to convey postage tape, the postage tape comprising postage labels and release paper;
[0007] A mail conveyor belt, mounted on the frame, is used to transport mail along the conveying direction;
[0008] An inclined guide is disposed above the conveying path of the mail conveyor belt, and a gap is formed between the lower surface of the end of the inclined guide and the upper surface of the mail conveyor belt; the inclined guide has a folding portion for guiding the postage tape to fold back;
[0009] The height of the gap is configured to be greater than the thickness of the email to be pasted.
[0010] The tilt angle of the tilt guide is configured such that when the postage tape is conveyed to the folding section, the postage tape and the release paper are partially separated at the folding section, such that a portion of the postage tape is peeled off from the release paper, and the peeled portion of the postage tape is tilted toward the surface of the mail conveyor belt.
[0011] The gap between the stripped area of the postage tag and the mail conveyor belt is smaller than the height of the mail.
[0012] Preferably, it also includes an information acquisition unit, which is disposed on the conveying path of the mail conveyor belt and located on one side of the inclined guide reversal section, for detecting the presence of mail;
[0013] The controller, electrically connected to the information acquisition unit and the labeling machine, is configured as follows:
[0014] Receive detection signals from the information acquisition unit;
[0015] When an email is detected, the labeling machine is controlled to deliver the postage tape so that the time when the postage tape is delivered to the tilt guide folding section is synchronized with the time when the email is delivered to the corresponding pasting position below the tilt guide.
[0016] Preferably, the folding portion of the inclined guide guides the release paper to fold back along a path different from the conveying direction of the mail conveyor belt, so that after folding back, the release paper separates from the postage label on the mail conveyor belt or the contact friction between the release paper and the postage label on the mail conveyor belt is less than the friction of the mail conveyor belt on the postage label.
[0017] Preferably, the shape and position of the folded portion of the inclined guide are configured such that when the postage tag is located at the folded portion and partially peeled from the release paper, the sum of the pulling force acting on the release paper and the restoring force generated by the postage tag itself is greater than the adhesive force between the postage tag and the release paper.
[0018] Preferably, it also includes a ribbon printer, disposed on the postage tape conveying path between the labeler and the tilting guide folding section, for printing information on the postage label.
[0019] Preferably, the tilting guide is an tilting plate, and the folding part is set in an arc shape.
[0020] Beneficial effects: 1. It enables automatic pasting of postage labels, eliminating the need for manual operation, thus improving labeling efficiency and reducing labor costs. This effect is achieved through the coordinated action of the labeling machine, mail conveyor belt, tilting guide, information collection unit, and controller.
[0021] 2. By using the tilting guide design, the postage label is completely peeled off from the release paper and flatly pasted onto the mail surface using the pushing force of the mail itself during the delivery process, ensuring the stability and consistency of the pasting quality. Attached Figure Description
[0022] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a two-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention from a second perspective;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of A in the middle;
[0026] Figure 4 This is the front view of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the postage tape of this utility model;
[0028] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Labeler; 3. Ribbon printer; 4. Mail conveyor belt; 5. Inclined guide; 6. Information acquisition unit. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail.
[0030] Example 1, by Figure 1-5 This utility model provides an automatic postage label pasting device. 1. An automatic postage label pasting device, comprising:
[0031] Rack 1;
[0032] Labeling machine 2, installed on the frame 1, is used to convey postage tape, which includes postage labels and release paper;
[0033] Mail conveyor belt 4, installed on the frame 1, is used to convey mail along the conveying direction;
[0034] An inclined guide 5 is disposed above the conveying path of the mail conveyor belt 4, and a gap is formed between the lower end surface of the inclined guide 5 and the upper surface of the mail conveyor belt 4; the inclined guide 5 has a folding part for guiding the postage tape to fold back.
[0035] The height of the gap is configured to be greater than the thickness of the email to be pasted.
[0036] The tilt angle of the tilt guide 5 is configured such that when the postage tape is conveyed to the folding section, the postage tape and the release paper are partially separated at the folding section, so that a portion of the postage tape is peeled off from the release paper, and the peeled area of the label is tilted toward the surface of the mail conveyor belt 4.
[0037] The gap between the stripped area of the postage tag and the mail conveyor belt 4 is less than the height of the mail.
[0038] Frame 1: Frame 1 is the basic support component of the entire equipment, used to install and fix other components of the equipment, ensuring the stability and integrity of the equipment during operation.
[0039] Labeling machine 2: Labeling machine 2 is installed on frame 1. Its main function is to transport postage tape, which consists of postage labels and release paper.
[0040] Mail conveyor belt 4: Mail conveyor belt 4 is also installed on rack 1. Its function is to transport mail along the conveying direction to ensure that the mail can move to the designated position according to the preset path for postage label pasting.
[0041] Inclined guide 5: The inclined guide 5 is positioned above the conveying path of the mail conveyor belt 4, with a gap formed between its lower end surface and the upper surface of the mail conveyor belt 4. The height of this gap is greater than the thickness of the mail to be affixed, allowing the mail to pass smoothly. The inclined guide 5 has a folding section for guiding the postage label tape back, and it is made of an inclined plate with the folding section being arc-shaped.
[0042] The tilt angle of the tilt guide 5 is configured such that when the postage tape is conveyed to the folding section, the postage tape and the release paper are partially separated at the folding section, so that a part of the postage tape is peeled off from the release paper. The peeled area of the postage tape is tilted towards the surface of the mail conveyor belt 4, and the gap between the peeled area of the postage tape and the mail conveyor belt 4 is greater than the height of the mail.
[0043] Simultaneously, the folding portion of the inclined guide 5 guides the release paper to fold back along a path different from the conveying direction of the mail conveyor belt 4, so that the release paper separates from the postage label on the mail conveyor belt 4 after folding back, or the contact friction between the release paper and the postage label on the mail conveyor belt 4 is less than the friction force of the mail conveyor belt 4 on the postage label. The shape and position of its folding portion are also configured such that when the postage label is at the exit end and partially peeled from the release paper, the sum of the pulling force acting on the release paper and the restoring force generated by the postage label itself is greater than the adhesive force between the postage label and the release paper.
[0044] Information acquisition unit 6: The information acquisition unit 6 is set on the conveying path of the mail conveyor belt 4 and is located on one side of the folding part of the inclined guide 5. It is mainly used to detect the presence of mail and provide signal support for the subsequent postage label pasting operation. The information acquisition unit 6 can be a proximity sensor or an infrared sensor.
[0045] Controller: The controller is electrically connected to the information acquisition unit 6 and the labeling machine 2. Its main configuration is as follows: it receives the detection signal from the information acquisition unit 6. When mail is detected, it controls the labeling machine 2 to deliver the postage tape so that the time when the postage tape is delivered to the folding part of the inclined guide 5 is synchronized with the time when the postage label is delivered to the corresponding pasting position below the inclined guide 5.
[0046] Ribbon printer 3: Ribbon printer 3 is located on the postage label conveying path between labeler 2 and tilt guide 5 folding section, and is used to print information on postage labels so that postage labels can meet different information labeling needs.
[0047] Working principle: When using this invention, firstly, after the equipment is started, the mail conveyor belt 4 begins to run along the conveying direction, conveying the postage labels to be affixed along a preset path. Simultaneously, the labeling machine 2 starts, responsible for conveying the postage label tape consisting of the postage label and release paper.
[0048] During mail delivery, when the mail is delivered below the inclined guide 5, the mail can pass smoothly through the gap because the height of the gap between the lower surface of the inclined guide 5 and the upper surface of the mail conveyor belt 4 is greater than the thickness of the postage label to be affixed.
[0049] Meanwhile, the postage tape is conveyed by the labeling machine 2 to the folding section of the inclined guide 5. The postage tape folds back at the folding section, causing the postage label to partially separate from the release paper, with a portion of the postage label peeled off. The peeled postage label area is angled towards the surface of the mail conveyor belt 4, and the gap between this peeled area and the mail conveyor belt 4 is less than the height of the mail.
[0050] When the information acquisition unit 6 detects that the mail has reached the corresponding pasting position below the tilting guide 5, it will transmit the detection signal to the controller. After receiving the signal, the controller controls the time when the labeling machine 2 delivers the postage tape to ensure that the time when the postage tape is delivered to the return section is synchronized with the time when the mail arrives at the pasting position.
[0051] At this point, as the mail continues to be conveyed, its height exceeds the gap between the postage label peeling area and the mail conveyor belt 4, causing the mail to come into contact with the postage label peeling area. Under the continuous conveying force of the mail conveyor belt 4, the mail pushes the label completely off the release paper, and the postage label is smoothly adhered to its own surface.
[0052] In addition, during the postage label conveying process, the ribbon printer 3, located between the labeling machine 2 and the folding section of the inclined guide 5, prints the required information on the postage label, enabling the postage label to meet different information labeling needs. Meanwhile, the release paper, guided by the folding section of the inclined guide 5, folds back along a path different from the conveying direction of the mail conveyor belt 4, separating from the postage label and completing the entire automatic postage label pasting process.
[0053] Beneficial effects: Automatic postage label application is achieved, eliminating the need for manual operation, thus improving labeling efficiency and reducing labor costs. This effect is achieved through the coordinated operation of the labeling machine 2, mail conveyor belt 4, tilting guide 5, information acquisition unit 6, and controller.
[0054] By using the tilting guide 5, the pushing force during the mail's own transport process is utilized to completely peel the postage label from the release paper and flatly paste it onto the mail surface, ensuring the stability and consistency of the pasting quality.
[0055] With the cooperation of the information acquisition unit 6 and the controller, the delivery time of the postage tape and the arrival time of the mail at the pasting position are precisely controlled to ensure the accuracy of the labeling timing and reduce the occurrence of problems such as labeling misalignment.
[0056] The integrated ribbon printer 3 can print the required information on postage labels, meeting different information labeling needs and enhancing the versatility and flexibility of the equipment.
[0057] Guided by the tilting guide 5's folding section, the release paper separates from the postage label along a specific path, achieving automated release paper processing and making the entire labeling process smoother and more efficient. Simultaneously, the mail conveyor belt 4 continuously transports mail, providing stable power for the labeling process and ensuring the continuity of the overall workflow.
[0058] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic postage label pasting device, characterized in that, include: Rack (1); A labeling machine (2) is installed on the frame (1) and is used to convey postage tape, which includes postage labels and release paper; A mail conveyor belt (4) is installed on the frame (1) for conveying mail along the conveying direction; An inclined guide (5) is disposed above the conveying path of the mail conveyor belt (4), and a gap is formed between the lower end surface of the inclined guide (5) and the upper surface of the mail conveyor belt (4); the inclined guide (5) has a folding part for guiding the postage tape to fold back; The height of the gap is configured to be greater than the thickness of the postage label to be pasted. The tilt angle of the tilt guide (5) is configured such that when the postage tape is conveyed to the folding section, the postage tape and the release paper are partially separated at the folding section, so that a portion of the postage tape is peeled off from the release paper, and the peeled area of the postage tape is tilted toward the surface of the mail conveyor belt (4). The gap between the stripped area of the postage tag and the mail conveyor belt (4) is less than the postage height.
2. The automatic postage label pasting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an information collection unit (6), which is set on the conveying path of the mail conveyor belt (4) and located on one side of the tilt guide (5) turn-back section, for detecting the presence of mail; The controller, electrically connected to the information acquisition unit (6) and the labeling machine (2), is configured as follows: Receive detection signals from the information acquisition unit (6); When mail is detected, the labeling machine (2) is controlled to deliver the postage tape so that the time when the postage tape is delivered to the folding part of the tilt guide (5) is synchronized with the time when the mail is delivered to the corresponding pasting position below the tilt guide (5).
3. The automatic postage label pasting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The folding part of the inclined guide (5) guides the release paper to fold back along a path different from the conveying direction of the mail conveyor belt (4), so that the release paper separates from the postage label on the mail conveyor belt (4) after folding back, or the contact friction between the release paper and the postage on the mail conveyor belt (4) is less than the friction of the mail conveyor belt (4) on the mail.
4. The automatic postage label pasting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shape and position of the folding portion of the inclined guide (5) are configured such that when the postage tag is located in the folding portion and partially peeled from the release paper, the sum of the pulling force acting on the release paper and the restoring force generated by the postage tag itself is greater than the adhesive force between the postage tag and the release paper.
5. The automatic postage label pasting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a ribbon printer (3), which is located on the postage tape conveying path between the labeler (2) and the tilt guide (5) folding section, for printing information on the postage tape.
6. The automatic postage label pasting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inclined guide (5) is an inclined plate, and the folding part is set in an arc shape.