A carton labelling apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a packaging box labeling equipment, which comprises a conveying flow line, a label supply mechanism and a labeling mechanism; the conveying flow line is used for conveying packaging boxes, a labeling station is formed on the conveying flow line, a jacking mechanism is arranged at the labeling station, and the jacking mechanism is used for lifting and fixing the packaging boxes; the label supply mechanism comprises a barcode printer and a label receiving mechanism, the barcode printer is used for printing label paper, the label receiving mechanism is used for receiving the label paper printed by the barcode printer and moving the label paper to a label paper picking station, and the labeling mechanism is used for adsorbing the label paper at the label paper picking station and attaching the label paper to the packaging boxes at the labeling station. The application realizes full-process automation of label printing, receiving, transferring and attaching, greatly reduces manual intervention, effectively improves the labeling efficiency, and meets the large-scale production demand.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of labeling technology, and more specifically to a packaging box labeling device. Background Technology

[0002] As products become increasingly branded, product information labeling is becoming more and more important. When packaging products in boxes, labels related to product information need to be affixed to the boxes. The traditional labeling method is manual labeling, which is not only labor-intensive and inefficient for workers, but also prone to labeling errors. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a packaging box labeling device, thereby solving the problem of low efficiency in packaging box labeling to a certain extent.

[0004] This application provides a packaging box labeling device, including a conveyor line, a label feeding mechanism, and a labeling mechanism;

[0005] The conveyor line is used to transport packaging boxes. A labeling station is formed on the conveyor line. A lifting mechanism is provided at the labeling station. The lifting mechanism is used to lift and fix the packaging box.

[0006] The label supply mechanism includes a barcode printer and a label receiving mechanism. The barcode printer is used to print label paper, and the label receiving mechanism is used to receive the label paper printed by the barcode printer and move the label paper to the label paper picking station. The labeling mechanism is used to absorb the label paper at the label paper picking station and affix it to the packaging box located at the labeling station.

[0007] The technical solution provided in this application features a conveyor system that continuously transports packaging boxes. Combined with a lifting mechanism at the labeling station, the packaging boxes can be precisely positioned and fixed to prevent offset during the labeling process. The coordinated operation of the barcode printer, the receiving mechanism, and the labeling mechanism enables full automation of the label printing, receiving, transferring, and affixing process, significantly reducing manual intervention, effectively improving labeling efficiency, and meeting the needs of large-scale production.

[0008] Preferably, the conveyor line includes multiple small conveyor lines, with the packaging box loading station, product loading station, and labeling station located on different small conveyor lines. This segmented design allows for control of the flow rate in different sections, improving production efficiency.

[0009] Preferably, a partition plate is provided in the middle of the conveyor flow line. The partition plate is used to divide the conveyor flow line, and different parts of the packaging box can be conveyed simultaneously on both sides of the partition plate. By dividing the conveyor line, it can be adapted to the conveying and labeling of top and bottom boxes.

[0010] Preferably, a clearance space is provided in the middle of the conveyor flow line above the lifting mechanism, and the support platform of the lifting mechanism can pass through the clearance space.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a support, a longitudinal transplanting structure, and a tray. The support is located below the conveyor flow line, the longitudinal transplanting structure is located on the support, the tray is located at the drive end of the longitudinal transplanting structure, and the tray is provided with a suction cup assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the label receiving mechanism includes a label receiving platform and a dual-axis transfer structure. The dual-axis transfer structure is used to drive the label receiving platform back and forth between the label output port of the barcode printer and the label paper picking station. The label receiving platform is provided with negative pressure adsorption holes.

[0013] Preferably, the labeling mechanism includes a robotic arm, a flipping component, and a suction cup structure;

[0014] The flipping component is located at the drive end of the robot arm. The suction cup structure is connected to the drive end of the flipping component. The robot arm can drive the flipping component and the suction cup structure back and forth between the label picking station and the labeling station. The flipping component can attach the label paper to the side of the packaging box.

[0015] Preferably, the device further includes a barcode scanning component, which scans the packaging box and sends the information back to the barcode printer, which then prints the corresponding label based on the information.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes a connecting assembly and an NG conveyor line, the NG conveyor line being perpendicular to the conveyor flow line, and the connecting assembly being used to transfer non-conforming products to the NG conveyor line.

[0017] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a lifting member, a rotating member, and a connecting line. The rotating member is located at the driving end of the lifting member, and the connecting line is connected to the rotating member. When the lifting member lifts the rotating member and the connecting line, the rotating member can drive the connecting line to rotate.

[0018] Beneficial effects:

[0019] Compared to existing technologies, the technical solution provided in this application features a conveyor system that continuously transports packaging boxes. Combined with a lifting mechanism at the labeling station, the packaging boxes can be precisely positioned and fixed, preventing deviation during the labeling process. The coordinated operation of the barcode printer, the receiving mechanism, and the labeling mechanism enables full automation of the label printing, receiving, transferring, and attaching process, significantly reducing manual intervention, effectively improving labeling efficiency, and meeting the needs of large-scale production. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall assembly structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the label receiving machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connection component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the labeling mechanism according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] In the picture,

[0026] 1. Machine tool;

[0027] 2. Conveyor flow line; 21. Divider plate; 22. Clearance space;

[0028] 3. Lifting mechanism; 31. Support frame; 32. Longitudinal transplanting structure; 33. Connecting parts; 34. Support plate; 35. Suction cup;

[0029] 4. Label supply mechanism; 41. Barcode printer; 42. Label receiving mechanism; 421. Mounting plate; 422. Transverse moving module; 423. Label receiving platform; 4231. Connecting part; 4232. Rotating part; 4233. Receiving part;

[0030] 5. Labeling mechanism; 51. Robotic arm; 52. Tilting component; 53. Suction cup structure;

[0031] 6. Connecting components; 61. Lifting components; 62. Rotating components; 63. Connecting lines;

[0032] 7. NG conveyor line;

[0033] 8. QR code scanning component. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0038] Combination Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides a packaging box labeling device, including a machine base 1, a conveyor line 2, a lifting mechanism 3, a label supply mechanism 4, a labeling mechanism 5, a connecting component 6, and an NG conveyor line 7. The connection relationship and working principle of the various components of the packaging box labeling device are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] In this embodiment, the conveyor line 2, lifting mechanism 3, label supply mechanism 4, labeling mechanism 5, connecting component 6, and NG conveyor line 7 are respectively mounted on the machine base 1. The conveyor line 2 is used to transport packaging boxes, the label supply mechanism 4 is used to supply label paper, the lifting mechanism 3 is located below the conveyor line 2 and its lifting support surface can pass over the conveyor line 2 to lift and fix the packaging box, the labeling mechanism 5 is used to absorb the label paper at the label supply mechanism 4 and transfer it to the packaging box, the NG conveyor line 7 is perpendicular to the conveyor line 2, and the connecting component 6 is used to transfer defective products from the conveyor line 2 to the NG conveyor line 7.

[0040] There are various types of packaging boxes. Airplane boxes and top-and-bottom boxes are two common types. Airplane boxes are a single unit. Before being folded, the two wing panels of the box face vertically upwards, giving the box a certain height. Top-and-bottom boxes are divided into two parts, including the top box and the bottom box, which can be fastened together. The packaging box labeling equipment provided in this application can be adapted to labeling the above two types of packaging boxes.

[0041] Preferably, the conveyor line 2 is located on the machine base 1. The conveyor line 2 is a belt conveyor line, which includes multiple adjacent small conveyor lines. The packaging box loading station, product loading station and labeling station are located on different sections of small conveyor lines. The segmented design makes them independent of each other. On the one hand, it can control the flow rate of different sections and improve production efficiency. On the other hand, it can avoid packaging boxes from accumulating at the labeling station and causing friction.

[0042] Preferably, a partition plate 21 is provided in the middle of the conveyor flow line 2, which is used to divert the flow of the conveyor flow line 2. For the transportation of top and bottom boxes, different parts of the packaging box are placed on both sides of the partition plate 21, with the top box of the top and bottom box placed on one side. By diverting the flow of the conveyor flow line 2, the top and bottom boxes can be transported and labeled. It should be emphasized that when transporting the airplane box, the airplane box is a whole, so it can be placed on the side of the conveyor flow line 2 near the labeling mechanism 5.

[0043] Furthermore, the conveyor line 2 at the labeling station is provided with a clearance 22. Specifically, this section of the small conveyor line uses two belts, which are respectively wrapped around the corresponding belt rollers on both sides. Compared with other sections of the small conveyor line, this section requires an additional set of belt rollers. The interval between the two is the clearance 22. The support bar of the lifting mechanism 3 can pass through the clearance 22 to lift and fix the packaging box. The support platform of the lifting mechanism 3 can pass through the clearance 22 to support and fix the packaging box, which facilitates the labeling mechanism 5 to perform the labeling operation on the packaging box and ensures that the packaging box will not shift during the labeling process.

[0044] Preferably, the lifting mechanism 3 includes a support 31, a longitudinal transfer structure 32, a connector 33, and a tray 34. The support 31 is located on the lower side of the machine base 1 below the conveyor flow line 2. The longitudinal transfer structure 32 is located on the support 31. The tray 34 is connected to the drive end of the longitudinal transfer structure 32 through the connector 33. When the longitudinal transfer structure 32 is not extended, the tray 34 is located directly below the clearance position 33. The tray 34 is provided with suction cups 35. When the longitudinal transfer structure 32 is extended, the suction cups 35 on the tray 34 can adhere and fix the packaging box, preventing the packaging box from shifting during the labeling process. In an embodiment, the longitudinal transfer structure 32 may include a rotary drive motor, a pulley, a belt, and a lead screw structure. The connector 33 is a plate with a certain length. The connector 33 can drive the tray 34 through the clearance position 33 to lift the packaging box to be labeled. The suction cups 35 can achieve adsorption and fixation of the packaging box, ensuring that the packaging box does not shift during labeling.

[0045] The technical solution provided in this application involves a conveyor line 2 that continuously transports packaging boxes. In conjunction with the lifting mechanism 3 at the labeling station, the packaging boxes can be accurately positioned and fixed, preventing them from shifting during the labeling process. The coordinated operation of the barcode printer 41, the label receiving mechanism 42, and the labeling mechanism 5 achieves full automation of the label printing, receiving, transferring, and affixing process, significantly reducing manual intervention, effectively improving labeling efficiency, and meeting the needs of large-scale production.

[0046] In this embodiment, the label supply mechanism 4 includes a barcode printer 41 and a label receiving mechanism 42. The barcode printer 41 is used to print label paper, and the label receiving mechanism 42 is used to receive the label paper printed by the barcode printer 41 and move the label paper to the label paper picking station. The labeling mechanism 5 is used to absorb the label paper at the label paper picking station and affix it to the packaging box located at the labeling station. In order to provide uninterrupted label supply, the barcode printer 41 mechanism and the label receiving mechanism 42 mechanism are each provided in two sets.

[0047] Taking one of the label receiving mechanisms 42 as an example, the label receiving mechanism 42 includes a mounting plate 421, a transverse module 422, and a label receiving platform 423. The mounting plate 421 is mounted on the machine base 1, the transverse module 422 is mounted on the mounting plate 421, and the label receiving platform 423 is mounted on the drive end of the transverse module 422. The label receiving platform 423 includes a connecting part 4131, a rotating part 4232, and a receiving part 4233. The connecting part 4131 is connected to the drive end of the transverse module 422, the rotating part 4232 is mounted on the connecting part 4131, and the receiving part 4233 is mounted on the drive end of the rotating part 4232. According to different requirements for labeling the packaging box, the rotating part 4232 is used to drive the receiving part 4233 to rotate, thereby adjusting the direction of the label paper.

[0048] In this embodiment, the receiving part 4233 is provided with a negative pressure adsorption hole, which can adsorb the label paper and prevent the label paper from shifting during the transfer process. The receiving part 4233 is made of a non-stick material, such as Teflon.

[0049] Furthermore, the labeling mechanism 4 also includes a camera assembly, which takes pictures of the label paper on the receiving section, detects the position of the label paper, and detects whether the printed content is offset or incomplete. For unqualified label paper, it is affixed to the packaging box. The latter two are called NG products and are finally fed to the NG conveyor line 7 by the connecting assembly 6.

[0050] In this embodiment, the labeling mechanism 5 includes a robot arm 51, a flipping component 52, and a suction cup structure 53. The flipping component 52 is located at the drive end of the robot arm 51, and the suction cup structure 53 is connected to the drive end of the flipping component 52. The robot arm 51 can drive the flipping component 52 and the suction cup structure 53 to move back and forth between the label picking station and the labeling station. The flipping component 52 can make the picking end face the attaching surface.

[0051] Preferably, the packaging box labeling equipment includes a barcode scanning component 8. After the packaging box is loaded, the barcode scanning component 8 scans the packaging box and sends the information back to the barcode printer 41. The printer then prints the corresponding label paper based on the information sent back.

[0052] Preferably, the connecting assembly 6 includes a lifting member 61, a rotating member 62, and a connecting line 63. The rotating member 62 is located at the driving end of the lifting member 61, and the connecting line 63 is connected to the rotating member 62. When the lifting member 61 lifts the rotating member 62 and the connecting line 63, the rotating member 62 can drive the connecting line 63 to rotate without being blocked by the conveyor line 2 and the NG conveyor line 7.

[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the packaging box labeling equipment disclosed in this invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A packaging box labeling device, characterized in that, This includes the conveyor system, label supply mechanism, and labeling mechanism; The conveyor line is used to transport packaging boxes. A labeling station is formed on the conveyor line. A lifting mechanism is provided at the labeling station. The lifting mechanism is used to lift and fix the packaging box. The label supply mechanism includes a barcode printer and a label receiving mechanism. The barcode printer is used to print label paper, and the label receiving mechanism is used to receive the label paper printed by the barcode printer and move the label paper to the label paper picking station. The labeling mechanism is used to absorb the label paper at the label paper picking station and affix it to the packaging box located at the labeling station.

2. The packaging box labeling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor system includes multiple small conveyor lines, with the packaging box loading station, product loading station, and labeling station located on different small conveyor lines.

3. The packaging box labeling equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, A partition plate is provided in the middle of the conveyor flow line. The partition plate is used to divide the conveyor flow line. Different parts of the packaging box can be conveyed simultaneously on both sides of the partition plate.

4. The packaging box labeling equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, An clearance space is provided in the middle of the conveyor flow line above the lifting mechanism, and the support platform of the lifting mechanism can pass through the clearance space.

5. A packaging box labeling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a support, a longitudinal transplanting structure, and a tray. The support is located below the conveyor flow line, the longitudinal transplanting structure is located on the support, the tray is located at the drive end of the longitudinal transplanting structure, and the tray is equipped with a suction cup assembly.

6. The packaging box labeling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The label receiving mechanism includes a label receiving platform and a dual-axis transfer structure. The dual-axis transfer structure is used to drive the label receiving platform back and forth between the label output port of the barcode printer and the label paper picking station. The label receiving platform is provided with negative pressure adsorption holes.

7. A packaging box labeling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The labeling mechanism includes a robotic arm, a flipping component, and a suction cup structure; The flipping component is located at the drive end of the robot arm. The suction cup structure is connected to the drive end of the flipping component. The robot arm can drive the flipping component and the suction cup structure back and forth between the label picking station and the labeling station. The flipping component can make the picking end face the attaching surface.

8. A packaging box labeling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a barcode scanning component, which scans the packaging box and sends the information back to the barcode printer, which then prints the corresponding label based on the information.

9. A packaging box labeling device according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a connecting assembly and an NG conveyor line, the NG conveyor line being perpendicular to the conveyor flow line, and the connecting assembly being used to transfer non-conforming products to the NG conveyor line.

10. A packaging box labeling device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes a lifting component, a rotating component, and a connecting line. The rotating component is located at the driving end of the lifting component, and the connecting line is connected to the rotating component. When the lifting component lifts the rotating component and the connecting line, the rotating component can drive the connecting line to rotate.

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