A collection mechanism for hang tag printing equipment

Abstract

This utility model relates to hang tag printing equipment, and discloses a collection mechanism for the hang tag printing equipment, including: a mounting frame, a second conveyor belt assembly, a mounting assembly, a longitudinal baffle, and a transverse baffle. A first motor, a stepper motor, intermittently drives the conveyor belt, allowing the hang tags to be stacked on the conveyor belt. As the conveyor belt moves, the stacked hang tags first contact the transverse baffle, then gradually tilt. The closer the hang tags are to the transverse baffle, the greater the tilt, and the closer they are to vertical; the farther the hang tags are from the transverse baffle, the smaller the tilt, and the closer they are to horizontal. Finally, a suitable number of hang tags are manually removed from near the transverse baffle, and the process is repeated for subsequent hang tags. The advantages are: easy removal of hang tags; simple rearrangement after removal ensures the hang tags are aligned and stacked, improving efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to hang tag printing equipment, and more particularly to a collection mechanism for hang tag printing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Hang tag printing equipment generally includes: a card issuing mechanism that issues stacked hang tags one by one, a first conveyor belt that receives the issued hang tags, a printing module and a UV curing module set along the first conveyor belt. After completing all processes, the hang tags enter a second conveyor belt along the first conveyor belt. The second conveyor belt moves at a slower speed than the first conveyor belt, which reduces the spacing between adjacent hang tags. Then, the hang tags arranged on the second conveyor belt are collected manually and stacked in an aligned manner. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a collection mechanism for a hang tag printing device, which roughly aligns and stacks hang tags one by one, making it convenient for manual handling and arranging the hang tags into an aligned and stacked state. This solves the problems of inconvenience and low efficiency when manually sorting hang tags.

[0004] This application provides a collection mechanism for a hangtag printing device, comprising:

[0005] Mounting rack;

[0006] A second conveyor belt assembly, disposed on the mounting frame, is used to convey the tag from the first side to the second side in a horizontal longitudinal direction;

[0007] The mounting assembly, located on the first side of the mounting frame, has a mounting rod extending above the conveyor belt;

[0008] The longitudinal baffle is fixedly connected to the mounting rod at the position above the conveyor belt and can be adjusted in position relative to the conveyor belt in a horizontal direction.

[0009] The crossbar is fixedly connected to the second side of the mounting frame, and the angle between it and the conveyor belt is an obtuse angle.

[0010] In some embodiments, the system further includes: two longitudinal side plates, a guide member, a longitudinal push plate, and a linear motion structure; the two longitudinal side plates are fixedly connected to the second side of the mounting frame and are also located on both sides of the horizontal transverse direction of the conveyor belt; the guide member is fixedly connected between the two longitudinal side plates; the longitudinal push plate is laterally slidably connected to the guide member; the linear motion structure is used to drive the longitudinal push plate to move, so that the longitudinal push plate has two limits, and a receiving area is formed between the two limits for corresponding to the tags under the longitudinal baffle.

[0011] In some embodiments, the linear motion structure is a crank-slider structure, and the crank can be adjusted in length.

[0012] In some embodiments, the mounting assembly further includes: a vertical portion fixedly connected to the mounting bracket, a guide block fixedly connected to the top of the vertical portion, and an adjusting rod rotatably connected to the guide block; a connector is slidably connected to the guide block in a horizontal direction; and a gear and rack pair is provided between the adjusting rod and the connector.

[0013] In some embodiments, the angle between the crossbar and the conveyor belt is 130-150 degrees.

[0014] In some embodiments, the crossbar has a notch.

[0015] In summary, this application discloses a collection mechanism for a hangtag printing device, comprising: a mounting frame, a second conveyor belt assembly, a mounting assembly, a longitudinal baffle, and a transverse baffle. A first motor, a stepper motor, intermittently drives the conveyor belt, allowing the hangtags to be stacked on the conveyor belt. As the conveyor belt moves, the stacked hangtags first contact the transverse baffle, then gradually tilt. Hangtags closer to the transverse baffle tilt more, becoming closer to vertical, while hangtags farther from the transverse baffle tilt less, becoming closer to horizontal. Finally, a suitable number of hangtags are manually removed from near the transverse baffle, and the process is repeated for subsequent hangtags. The advantages include: easier hangtag handling; simple rearrangement after handling ensures the hangtags are aligned and stacked, improving efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To better illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the background art, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application or the background art will be described below.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the longitudinal baffle and mounting components;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the first conveyor belt, the second conveyor belt assembly, and the longitudinal baffle.

[0020] Figure 4 A top view showing a limit position for the longitudinal thrust plate;

[0021] Figure 5 Top view of another limit of the longitudinal thrust plate;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal side plate, guide component, longitudinal push plate, and linear motion structure;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a linear motion structure.

[0024] In the picture,

[0025] 1. Mounting bracket; 1a. T-slot;

[0026] 2. Second conveyor belt assembly; 21. Mounting plate; 22. Two pulleys; 23. Conveyor belt; 24. First motor;

[0027] 3. Mounting components; 31. Mounting rod; 32. Vertical part; 33. Guide block; 33a. Magnet; 34. Adjusting rod; 3a. Gear and rack pair;

[0028] 4. Longitudinal baffles;

[0029] 5. Horizontal baffle; 5a. Notch;

[0030] 6. Longitudinal side panels;

[0031] 7. Guide components;

[0032] 8. Vertical push plate; 8a. Slider;

[0033] 9. Linear motion structure; 91. Second motor; 91a. Connecting column; 92. Crank; 92a. Waist-shaped groove; 93. Connecting rod;

[0034] 10. First conveyor belt;

[0035] 11. Encoder. Specific Implementation

[0036] The following description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are for illustrative purposes only and not strictly to scale. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this disclosure should be understood in their ordinary sense by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships, and these relative positional relationships may change accordingly when the absolute position of the described object changes. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 A collection mechanism for a tag printing device includes: a mounting frame 1, a second conveyor belt assembly 2, a mounting assembly 3, a longitudinal baffle 4, and a transverse baffle 5.

[0038] The mounting bracket 1 has a set of T-slots 1a on both horizontal outer walls.

[0039] The second conveyor belt assembly 2 is mounted on the mounting frame 1. More specifically, the second conveyor belt assembly 2 may include: two pairs of mounting plates 21, two pulleys 22, a conveyor belt 23, and a first motor 24. The mounting plates 21 are fixedly connected to the mounting frame 1 by fasteners and T-slots 1a. The pulleys are rotatably connected to a pair of mounting plates 21 by bearings and shafts. The position of the mounting plates 21 can be adjusted so that the conveyor belt 23 is taut on the two pulleys 22. The first motor 24 can be mounted on one of the mounting plates 21, and the output shaft of the first motor 24 can be connected to the shaft of the corresponding pulley by a coupling.

[0040] The second conveyor belt assembly 2 is used to transport the hang tag from the first side to the second side along the horizontal longitudinal direction, that is, the belt body on the conveyor belt 23 is horizontal and the direction of movement is along the horizontal longitudinal direction.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The mounting component 3 is disposed on the first side of the mounting frame 1. More specifically, the mounting component 3 can be referenced to the mounting plate 21 and is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 1 by fasteners and T-slots 1a. The mounting component 3 also has a mounting rod 31 extending above the conveyor belt 23.

[0042] The longitudinal baffle 4 is fixedly connected to the mounting rod 31 above the conveyor belt 23. More specifically, the longitudinal baffle 4 can be inverted L-shape and fixedly connected to the mounting rod 31 by clips and fasteners.

[0043] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The hangtag printing equipment includes a first conveyor belt 10 before the collection mechanism for horizontally transporting the hangtags. During transport by the first conveyor belt 10, the hangtags undergo printing and curing processes. Upon leaving the first conveyor belt 10, the hangtags have an initial velocity, initially entering the conveyor belt 23 in a parabolic trajectory. Then, their edges begin to contact the conveyor belt 23 and continue moving, finally stopping on the conveyor belt 23 at the stop of the longitudinal baffle 4, and are then transported by the second conveyor belt assembly 2. The hangtags stopping on the conveyor belt 23 may be aligned with the longitudinal baffle 4 or may be slightly offset. By controlling factors such as the speed at which the hangtags leave the first conveyor belt 10, the friction between the hangtags and the conveyor belt 23, and the distance between the longitudinal baffle 4 and the first conveyor belt 10, the offset of the hangtags can be kept to a relatively small extent, ensuring that all hangtags stopping on the conveyor belt 23 are generally vertically aligned.

[0044] The first motor 24 is a stepper motor, which can be controlled by the encoder 11. The encoder 11 is located at the end of the first conveyor belt 10. Before the tag leaves the first conveyor belt 10, it passes by the encoder 11, and the friction causes the encoder wheel of the encoder 11 to rotate once, thereby generating a pulse signal input to the PLC to start the first motor 24. The first motor 24 rotates a suitable number of step angles. The first motor 24 starts with an appropriate delay based on the distance between the encoder 11 and the longitudinal baffle 4.

[0045] By intermittently driving the conveyor belt 23 with a stepper motor, some of the tags entering the conveyor belt 23 this time can press down on the previous tags, that is, the tags can be stacked on the conveyor belt 23.

[0046] The longitudinal baffle 4 can also be adjusted in the horizontal direction relative to the conveyor belt 23. More specifically, the longitudinal baffle 4 can move relative to the mounting rod 31, or the mounting rod 31 can move relative to the mounting frame 1.

[0047] Please see Figure 2 In some embodiments, in addition to the mounting rod 31, the mounting assembly 3 also includes: a vertical portion 32, a guide block 33, and an adjusting rod 34. The vertical portion 32 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 1. The guide block 33 is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical portion 32. The adjusting rod 34 is rotatably connected to the guide block 33. The mounting rod 31 is slidably connected to the guide block 33 along a horizontal direction, and the sliding is damped. More specifically, the guide block 33 may be embedded with an annular magnet 33a, and the mounting rod 31 transitionally fits into the inner ring of the magnet 33a and can be attracted by the magnet 33a. A gear and rack pair 3a is provided between the adjusting rod 34 and the mounting rod 31, that is, a gear is fixed on the adjusting rod 34, and a rack is fixed on the mounting rod 31. More specifically, the outer wall of the mounting rod 31 has a row of notches 5a to form a rack.

[0048] By rotating the adjusting rod 34, the position of the longitudinal baffle 4 can be adjusted relatively stably and with a small amplitude along the horizontal direction.

[0049] Please see Figure 1 The cross baffle 5 is fixedly connected to the second side of the mounting bracket 1. More specifically, the cross baffle can be fixedly connected to the top surface of the mounting plates 21 on the second side by screws. The angle between the cross baffle 5 and the conveyor belt 23 is an obtuse angle.

[0050] In some embodiments, the angle between the crossbar 5 and the conveyor belt 23 is 130-150 degrees.

[0051] As the conveyor belt 23 transports the stacked tags, they first come into contact with the horizontal baffle 5 and then begin to tilt gradually. The closer the tags are to the horizontal baffle 5, the greater the tilt and the closer they are to vertical. The farther away the tags are from the horizontal baffle 5, the smaller the tilt and the closer they are to horizontal. Finally, a suitable number of tags are manually taken from near the horizontal baffle 5, and the process is repeated for the subsequent tags.

[0052] In some embodiments, the crossbar 5 has a notch 5a.

[0053] When taking the tag, your fingers can pass through the notch 5a, making it more convenient.

[0054] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the collection mechanism of the tag printing equipment further includes: two longitudinal side plates 6, a guide 7, a longitudinal push plate 8, and a linear motion structure 9.

[0055] Two longitudinal side plates 6 are fixedly connected to the second side of the mounting frame 1, and the two longitudinal side plates 6 are also located on both sides of the horizontal transverse direction of the conveyor belt 23. More specifically, the top surface of the second side mounting plate 21 can extend partially upward to form the longitudinal side plates 6.

[0056] The guide 7 is fixedly connected between the two longitudinal side plates 6. More specifically, the guide 7 can be two guide posts, and the two ends of the guide posts can be fixedly connected to the two longitudinal side plates 6 respectively by screws.

[0057] The longitudinal push plate 8 is laterally slidably connected to the guide member 7. More specifically, the top of the longitudinal push plate 8 may be integrally connected to a slider 8a, which is slidably connected to the guide member 7.

[0058] The linear motion structure 9 is used to drive the longitudinal push plate 8 to move, so that the longitudinal push plate 8 has two limits, and a receiving area is formed between the two limits to correspond to the tag under the longitudinal baffle 4.

[0059] As the conveyor belt 23 transports the items, the stacked tags first come into contact with the horizontal baffle 5, then gradually tilt. Finally, the longitudinal pusher 8 moves from the first limit to the second limit, pushing a suitable number of tags near the horizontal baffle 5 to one side of the horizontal conveyor belt 23, allowing the subsequent tags to repeat the above process. The next time the longitudinal pusher 8 moves from the second limit to the first limit, it pushes a suitable number of tags near the horizontal baffle 5 to the other side of the horizontal conveyor belt 23, where the tags are manually removed from both sides of the horizontal conveyor belt 23. Correspondingly, the notch 5a of the horizontal baffle 5 is designed as two, one on each side of the horizontal baffle.

[0060] In conjunction with the above statement that "the first motor 24 is a stepper motor and can be controlled by the encoder 11", the linear motion structure 9 can also be controlled by the encoder 11. The encoder 11 generates pulse signals that enter and exit the PLC. The PLC counts the pulse signals through the rising edge. When the count reaches the set number, it drives the linear motion structure 9, causing the longitudinal push plate 8 to switch the limit and reset the counter.

[0061] Please see Figure 7Furthermore, the linear motion structure 9 is a crank-slider structure, and the crank 92 can be adjusted in length. More specifically, the linear motion structure 9 may include: a second motor 91, a crank 92, and a connecting rod 93. The second motor 91 is fixedly connected to one of the longitudinal side plates 6, and the second motor 91 is a stepper motor, rotating 180 degrees in each movement. The first end of the crank 92 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor 91. The first end of the connecting rod 93 is hinged to the second end of the crank 92, and the second end of the connecting rod 93 is hinged to the slider 8a.

[0062] The crank 92 is length-adjustable, meaning that the connection position between the crank 92 and the output shaft of the second motor 91, and the distance between the hinge position of the crank 92 and the connecting rod 93, can be adjusted. More specifically, the first end of the crank 92 may have a waist-shaped groove 92a, and the output shaft of the second motor 91 is fixedly connected to a connecting post 91a. By fixing the crank 92 and the connecting post 91a, and loosening the screw, the position of the crank 92 relative to the connecting post 91a can be adjusted radially.

[0063] When the length of the tag changes, first adjust the position of the longitudinal baffle 4 so that the middle of the tag is roughly aligned with the middle of the conveyor belt 23, and then adjust the crank 92 to adjust the two limit positions of the longitudinal push plate 8 so that the receiving area can adapt to the tag.

Claims

1. A collecting mechanism of a tag printing apparatus, characterized by, include: Mounting bracket (1); A second conveyor belt assembly (2), disposed on the mounting frame (1), is used to convey the tag from the first side to the second side in a horizontal longitudinal direction; Mounting assembly (3), located on the first side of mounting frame (1), has mounting rod (31) extending above conveyor belt (23); The longitudinal baffle (4) is fixedly connected to the mounting rod (31) above the conveyor belt (23) and can be adjusted horizontally relative to the conveyor belt (23). The horizontal baffle (5) is fixedly connected to the second side of the mounting frame (1), and the angle between it and the conveyor belt (23) is an obtuse angle.

2. The collection mechanism of a hangtag printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Two longitudinal side plates (6), guide members (7), longitudinal push plate (8), linear motion structure (9); Two longitudinal side plates (6) are fixedly connected to the second side of the mounting frame (1) and are also located on both sides of the horizontal transverse direction of the conveyor belt (23); the guide (7) is fixedly connected between the two longitudinal side plates (6); the longitudinal push plate (8) is slidably connected to the guide (7); the linear motion structure (9) is used to drive the longitudinal push plate (8) to move, so that the longitudinal push plate (8) has two limits, and a receiving area is formed between the two limits, which is used to correspond to the hanger under the longitudinal baffle (4).

3. The collection mechanism of a hangtag printing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The linear motion structure (9) is a crank-slider structure, and the crank (92) can be adjusted in length.

4. The collection mechanism of a hangtag printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting assembly (3) further includes: a vertical part (32) fixedly connected to the mounting bracket (1), a guide block (33) fixedly connected to the top of the vertical part (32), and an adjusting rod (34) rotatably connected to the guide block (33); a connector is slidably connected to the guide block (33) in a horizontal direction; and a gear rack pair (3a) is provided between the adjusting rod (34) and the connector.

5. The collection mechanism of a hangtag printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the horizontal baffle (5) and the conveyor belt (23) is 130-150 degrees.

6. The collection mechanism of a hangtag printing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbar (5) has a notch (5a).

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