A mechanism for turning and taping bar codes

Abstract

The application relates to the field of mechanical manufacturing and automation, in particular to a turnover bar code pasting mechanism. The turnover bar code pasting mechanism comprises a machine table, a support frame on the machine table, a turnover structure, a plurality of clamping pieces, a label printing mechanism, a guide rail, a connecting piece and a protective plate. The turnover structure comprises a first driving piece and a turnover assembly. The first driving piece is vertically arranged on the support frame. The second driving piece of the turnover assembly is connected with the first driving piece and can be lifted and lowered. The turnover piece is fixed on the driving end of the second driving piece and can be turned over. The plurality of clamping pieces are arranged on the two end faces of the turnover piece and are used for clamping remote controllers. The pasting structure comprises a multidirectional driving assembly and a label pasting piece. The multidirectional driving assembly is arranged on the support frame and above the turnover structure. The label pasting piece is connected with the multidirectional driving assembly and can move to paste labels. The label printing mechanism is arranged on the support frame and between the turnover structure and the label pasting structure and is used for taking labels for the label pasting piece. In addition, the turnover bar code pasting mechanism further comprises the guide rail, the connecting piece and the protective plate. The turnover bar code pasting mechanism can realize turnover and automatic bar code pasting of remote controllers, and can improve production efficiency and accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of mechanical manufacturing and automation, and in particular to a barcode flipping and labeling mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of automated manufacturing, with the continuous development of the manufacturing industry, the requirements for product production efficiency and quality are increasing. In the production of electronic products, such as small items like remote controls, multiple processes are required, including product flipping and barcode labeling. The efficient completion of these processes is crucial for improving overall production efficiency and ensuring product quality. The application of automated equipment makes the production process more precise and stable, reduces errors and labor intensity caused by manual operation, and propels the electronics manufacturing industry to a higher level of development.

[0003] In traditional remote control manufacturing processes, flipping and barcode affixing are typically performed separately. Flipping is usually done manually or with simple mechanical clamps, which is inefficient and makes it difficult to guarantee accuracy and consistency. Affixing barcodes is usually done manually, with printed barcode labels being applied to the remote control manually. This is not only slow but also prone to misalignment and incorrect application. Alternatively, some manufacturers use simple labeling equipment, but this equipment lacks flexibility and cannot adapt to the labeling requirements of different remote control models.

[0004] These conventional methods in existing technologies have obvious drawbacks. Manual operation is inefficient and easily affected by human factors, resulting in low production efficiency and unstable product quality. Simple mechanical fixtures and labeling equipment lack flexibility, cannot well adapt to the production needs of different remote control models, and cannot achieve integrated operation of multiple processes, thus failing to meet the requirements of modern manufacturing for efficient and precise production. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems and provide a flip barcode labeling mechanism that can meet the needs of rapid installation and easy replacement of parts while ensuring connection reliability.

[0006] This application discloses a barcode flipping and labeling mechanism, which specifically adopts the following scheme: A barcode flipping and labeling mechanism includes: a machine base with a support frame; a flipping structure including a first driving member and a flipping component, the first driving member being vertically mounted on the support frame relative to the machine base, the flipping component including a second driving member, a flipping component, and clamping components, one end of the second driving member being vertically connected to the first driving member and moving up and down relative to the machine base with the driving member, the flipping component being fixed to the driving end of the second driving member and flipping with the driving member, and multiple clamping components being provided and respectively fixed to opposite end faces of the flipping component for clamping remote controllers; a labeling structure including a multi-directional driving component and a labeling component, the multi-directional driving component being mounted on the support frame and located at the end of the flipping structure away from the machine base, the labeling component being connected to the multi-directional driving component and moving with the driving member for affixing picked-up labels to the remote controller; and a label printing mechanism mounted on the support frame and located between the flipping structure and the labeling structure for the labeling component to pick up the printed labels.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the flip-type barcode labeling mechanism is equipped with a machine platform and a support frame, providing a stable support foundation for the entire mechanism. The first drive component of the flip structure is vertically mounted on the support frame relative to the machine platform. One end of the second drive component is connected to the first drive component and can be raised and lowered, allowing the flip component to flexibly adjust its position in the vertical direction, adapting to different height requirements and improving operational flexibility and adaptability. The flip component is fixed to the driving end of the second drive component and can be flipped. Clamping components are located on both ends of the flip component to hold the remote control, facilitating the flipping operation of the remote control. This makes it easy to test and label different sides of the remote control, reducing the hassle of manual flipping and improving work efficiency. The multi-directional drive component of the labeling structure is mounted on the support frame. The labeling component is connected to the multi-directional drive component and can move, enabling precise label application at different positions. This avoids the problem of inaccurate manual labeling and improves labeling quality. The label printing mechanism is located between the flip structure and the labeling structure, facilitating the labeling component to pick up the printed labels, making label acquisition more convenient and further improving overall work efficiency.

[0008] Optionally, the support frame is provided with a guide rail parallel to the first driving member, the guide rail being used for fitting the end of the second driving member away from the first driving member.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, a guide rail parallel to the first driving component is set on the support frame, and the guide rail is fitted on the end of the second driving component away from the first driving component. This can provide guidance for the lifting and lowering movement of the second driving component, making the lifting and lowering movement of the second driving component more stable, reducing shaking and deviation, thereby ensuring the stability and accuracy of the flipping component during the lifting and lowering process, and improving the precision of the remote control clamping and flipping operation.

[0010] Optionally, the flipping structure further includes a first connector, one end of which is provided with a groove for fitting the guide rail, and the other end is provided with a through hole for the second drive member to be rotatably inserted at the end away from the first drive member.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the groove at one end of the first connector is sleeved on the guide rail, which can guide the lifting and lowering movement of the second drive component, making the lifting and lowering movement of the second drive component more stable; the through hole at the other end of the first connector allows the end of the second drive component away from the first drive component to be rotatably inserted, which can ensure that the second drive component can rotate flexibly while lifting and lowering, thereby driving the flipping component and the clamping component to achieve stable flipping action, which is beneficial to the flipping operation of the remote control.

[0012] Optionally, symmetrical protective plates are provided on the opposite end faces of the flipping component, and are located on both sides of the clamping component.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, symmetrical protective plates are set on the opposite end faces of the flipping component, and the protective plates are located on both sides of the clamping component. This can protect the clamping component, reduce the impact and damage of external factors on the clamping component, and improve the service life of the clamping component. At the same time, the symmetrically set protective plates can make the overall structure more stable and balanced, which helps to improve the working stability and reliability of the flipping structure.

[0014] Optionally, the multi-directional driving assembly includes a first-direction driving component, a second-direction driving component, and a third-direction driving component. The first-direction driving component is disposed on the support frame to move in a first direction and is horizontally disposed with respect to the second driving component and perpendicularly disposed with respect to the first driving component. The second-direction driving component is connected to the first-direction driving component to move in a second direction. The third-direction driving component is connected to the second-direction driving component to move in a third direction. The labeling component is fixed at the end of the third-direction driving component away from the second-direction driving component. The labeling component moves in three-dimensional space in the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the multi-directional driving component includes a first-directional driving component, a second-directional driving component, and a third-directional driving component. The first-directional driving component is mounted on a support frame and can move in the first direction. It is horizontally positioned with the second driving component and perpendicular to the first driving component, enabling the labeling component to be positioned in the first direction. The second-directional driving component is connected to the first-directional driving component and can move in the second direction, allowing the labeling component to change its position in the second direction. The third-directional driving component is connected to the second-directional driving component and can move in the third direction, allowing the labeling component to move in the third direction. The labeling component is fixed at the end of the third-directional driving component away from the second-directional driving component, enabling the labeling component to move in three-dimensional space in the first, second, and third directions, thereby flexibly attaching the picked-up label to different positions on the remote control.

[0016] Optionally, the first directional drive component includes a drive motor and a conveyor belt. Two drive motors are configured and located at both ends of the support frame, respectively. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the drive ends of the two drive motors, and the second directional drive component is clamped on the conveyor belt.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the two drive motors are located at the two ends of the support frame, and the conveyor belt is sleeved on the drive ends of the two drive motors, which enables the conveyor belt to operate stably and provides stable power for the movement of the second direction drive component. The second direction drive component is clamped on the conveyor belt, which allows the second direction drive component to move with the operation of the conveyor belt, realizing the first direction drive component to drive the second direction drive component in the first direction. In turn, it cooperates with other direction drive components to realize the movement of the labeling component in three-dimensional space, which makes it easy for the labeling component to accurately attach the label to the remote control.

[0018] Optionally, the machine platform is provided with two parallel workstations, and one labeling structure corresponds to two flipping structures and two label printing mechanisms.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, two parallel workstations are set up on the machine, which can simultaneously perform flipping tests and barcode affixing operations on more remote controls, thus improving the overall work efficiency. One labeling structure corresponds to two flipping structures and two label printing mechanisms, which reduces the investment cost of the equipment and optimizes the layout of the equipment, making the structure of the mechanism more compact and improving the space utilization rate.

[0020] Optionally, the support frame is provided with a support platform located between the flipping structure and the labeling structure, for placing the label printing mechanism.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, a support platform is set on the support frame and located between the flipping structure and the labeling structure, which can provide a place for the label printing mechanism, so that the label printing mechanism has a stable place in the whole flipping barcode labeling mechanism, ensuring the normal operation of the label printing mechanism and facilitating the labeling component to pick up the printed label. At the same time, the reasonable layout can optimize the overall space utilization of the mechanism.

[0022] Optionally, the protective plate is provided with an adjustable waist-shaped hole relative to the flipping component.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective plate is provided with an adjustable waist-shaped hole relative to the flipping part, which can flexibly adjust the position of the protective plate according to actual needs, so as to better protect the two sides of the clamping part.

[0024] Optionally, the clamping element is a finger cylinder.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the clamping component as a finger cylinder, a stable clamping of the remote control can be achieved. Its opening and closing action is fast and precise, which can effectively improve the stability and accuracy of flipping and labeling the remote control, thereby improving the working efficiency and reliability of the entire flipping and labeling mechanism.

[0026] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. The first drive component of the flipping structure is vertically mounted on the support frame relative to the machine tool. One end of the second drive component is connected to the first drive component and can be raised and lowered, allowing the flipping assembly to be flexibly adjusted vertically to adapt to different height requirements, thus improving operational flexibility and adaptability. The flipping component is fixed to the driving end of the second drive component and can be flipped. Clamping components are located on both ends of the flipping component to hold the remote control, facilitating the flipping operation of the remote control. This makes it easier to test and label different sides of the remote control, reducing the hassle of manual flipping and improving work efficiency.

[0027] 2. The multi-directional drive component of the labeling structure is mounted on the support frame. The labeling component is connected to the multi-directional drive component and can move, enabling precise label application at different positions. This avoids the problem of inaccurate labeling by manual application and improves labeling quality. The label printing mechanism is located between the flipping structure and the labeling structure, facilitating the labeling component to pick up the printed labels, making label acquisition more convenient and further improving overall work efficiency. 3. A guide rail parallel to the first drive component is set on the support frame, and the end of the second drive component away from the first drive component is fitted on the guide rail. This can provide guidance for the lifting and lowering movement of the second drive component, making the lifting and lowering movement of the second drive component more stable, reducing shaking and deviation, thereby ensuring the stability and accuracy of the flipping component during the lifting and lowering process, and improving the precision of the remote control clamping and flipping operation. 4. Symmetrical protective plates are set on the opposite end faces of the flipping component, and the protective plates are located on both sides of the clamping component. This can protect the clamping component, reduce the impact and damage of external factors on the clamping component, and improve the service life of the clamping component. At the same time, the symmetrically set protective plates can make the overall structure more stable and balanced, which helps to improve the working stability and reliability of the flipping structure. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a barcode flipping and labeling mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of a barcode flipping and labeling mechanism is disclosed. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the flipping structure in a disclosed flipping barcode labeling mechanism; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the labeling structure in a flip-to-apply barcode mechanism is disclosed.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10. Machine base; 11. Support frame; 111. Guide rail; 112. Support table; 20. Flipping structure; 21. First driving component; 22. Flipping assembly; 221. Second driving component; 222. Flipping component; 223. Clamping component; 224. First connecting component; 2241. Through hole; 225. Protective plate; 2251. Waist-shaped hole; 30. Labeling structure; 31. Multi-directional driving assembly; 311. First direction driving component; 3111. Drive motor; 3112. Conveyor belt; 312. Second direction driving component; 313. Third direction driving component; 32. Labeling component; 40. Label printing mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The terminology used in the following embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the singular expressions “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” and “this” are intended to include the plural expressions as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the listed items.

[0031] Hereinafter, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as implying or suggesting relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature, and in the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application discloses a barcode flipping and labeling mechanism, including a machine base 10, a flipping structure 20, a labeling structure 30, and a label printing mechanism 40. The machine base 10 is equipped with a support frame 11, and the flipping structure 20, labeling structure 30, and label printing mechanism 40 are all mounted on the support frame 11. This integrates the remote control flipping and barcode labeling processes, improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0034] Specifically, machine base 10 serves as the fundamental support component of the entire mechanism, bearing and stabilizing other components. Machine base 10 is made of metal, such as steel or aluminum alloy, to ensure sufficient strength and stability. See also Figure 3 The flipping structure 20 includes a first driving member 21 and a flipping assembly 22. The first driving member 21 is a mechanical rodless cylinder, vertically mounted on the support frame 11, providing power for the lifting and lowering of the flipping assembly 22. The flipping assembly 22 includes a second driving member 221, a flipping member 222, and a clamping member 223. The second driving member 221 is a rotary motor, one end of which is vertically connected to the first driving member 21 and moves up and down relative to the machine base 10 with the drive. The flipping member 222 is fixed to the driving end of the second driving member 221 and flips with the drive. The flipping member 222 is a frame structure made of stainless steel or plastic. The clamping member 223 is a finger cylinder or mechanical gripper, multiple of which are fixed to opposite end faces of the flipping member 222, used to clamp the remote control.

[0035] See Figure 2 and Figure 4 The labeling structure 30 includes a multi-directional drive assembly 31 and a labeling component 32. The multi-directional drive assembly 31 is mounted on the support frame 11 and located at the end of the flip structure 20 away from the machine base 10. The labeling component 32 is connected to the multi-directional drive assembly 31 and moves with the drive to attach the picked-up label to the remote control.

[0036] The multi-directional drive assembly 31 enables the labeling component 32 to move in three-dimensional space to adapt to labeling requirements at different positions and angles. The multi-directional drive assembly 31 includes a first-direction drive component 311, a second-direction drive component 312, and a third-direction drive component 313. The first-direction drive component 311 is a synchronous belt drive mechanism mounted on the support frame 11 for movement in a first direction (e.g., the x-axis), and is horizontally positioned with the second drive component 221 and vertically positioned with the first drive component 21. The second-direction drive component 312 is connected to the first-direction drive component 311 for movement in a second direction (e.g., the y-axis), and the second-direction drive component 312 employs a screw-nut mechanism or a synchronous belt drive mechanism. The third-direction drive component 313 is connected to the second-direction drive component 312 for movement in a third direction (e.g., the z-axis), and the third-direction drive component 313 is driven by a telescopic cylinder. The labeling component 32 can be a vacuum suction head or an adhesive labeling head; in this embodiment, an adhesive labeling head is used as an example.

[0037] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The label printing mechanism 40 is mounted on the support frame 11 and located between the flipping structure 20 and the labeling structure 30. It is used for the labeling component 32 to pick up the printed label. The label printing mechanism 40 can be a thermal transfer printer or an inkjet printer, etc. Of course, it is not limited in this embodiment, as long as it can print labels.

[0038] A support platform 112 is provided on the support frame 11, located between the flipping structure 20 and the labeling structure 30, for placing the label printing mechanism 40. The support platform 112 can be a flat structure, and the material can be wood or metal, etc., to provide stable support for the label printing mechanism 40.

[0039] See Figure 2 In this embodiment, the support frame 11 is provided with a guide rail 111 parallel to the first driving member 21. The guide rail 111 is used to accommodate the end of the second driving member 221 that is away from the first driving member 21. The guide rail 111 is a linear guide rail, which can provide guidance for the lifting and lowering movement of the second driving member 221, making the lifting and lowering movement of the second driving member 221 more stable, reducing shaking and deviation, thereby ensuring the stability and accuracy of the flipping assembly 22 during the lifting and lowering process, and improving the precision of the remote control clamping and flipping operation.

[0040] See Figure 3 The flipping structure 20 also includes a first connector 224. One end of the first connector 224 is provided with a groove for fitting the guide rail 111, and the other end is provided with a through hole 2241 for rotatably inserting the end of the second drive member 221 away from the first drive member 21. The external structure of the first connector 224 is as follows: Figure 4As shown, it can be made of metal materials, such as copper or aluminum, to ensure its strength and wear resistance. The first connecting member 224 allows the second driving member 221 to rotate around the through hole 2241 while lifting and lowering, thus realizing the combined motion of the flipping assembly 22.

[0041] Symmetrical protective plates 225 are provided on opposite end faces of the flipping component 222, located on both sides of the clamping component 223. The protective plates 225 can be made of materials such as plastic or rubber, serving to protect the clamping component 223 and the remote control, preventing collisions and damage during flipping. The protective plates 225 have adjustable oblong holes 2251 relative to the flipping component 222, allowing the height of the protective plates 225 to be adjusted according to different remote control models, thus improving the versatility of the mechanism.

[0042] See Figure 4 The first direction drive component 311 is a synchronous belt drive mechanism, including a drive motor 3111 and a conveyor belt 3112. There are two drive motors 3111, which are located at both ends of the support frame 11 respectively. The conveyor belt 3112 is sleeved on the drive ends of the two drive motors 3111. The second direction drive component 312 is clamped on the conveyor belt 3112.

[0043] The drive motor 3111 can be a servo motor, which has advantages such as high control precision and fast response speed. The movement of the second-direction drive component 312 in the first direction is realized through the transmission of the conveyor belt 3112.

[0044] Additionally, it's worth mentioning that the machine 10 has two parallel workstations, with one labeling structure 30 corresponding to two flipping structures 20 and two label printing mechanisms 40. This arrangement allows for simultaneous operation of two remote controls, further improving production efficiency.

[0045] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: The flipping and barcode affixing mechanism integrates the two processes of remote control flipping and barcode affixing through the coordinated operation of its components. The first driving component 21 drives the flipping assembly 22 to rise and fall, the second driving component 221 drives the flipping assembly 222 to flip, and the clamping component 223 clamps the remote control for the flipping operation. The multi-directional driving component 31 drives the labeling component 32 to move in three-dimensional space, affixing the label printed by the label printing mechanism 40 onto the remote control. The cooperation between the components improves production efficiency and product quality, overcoming the problems of low efficiency in manual operation and insufficient flexibility of mechanical equipment in existing technologies, and meeting the requirements of modern manufacturing for efficient and precise production.

[0046] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A barcode flipping and labeling mechanism, characterized in that, include: Machine base (10), on which a support frame (11) is provided; The flip structure (20) includes a first drive member (21) and a flip assembly (22). The first drive member (21) is vertically mounted on the support frame (11) relative to the machine base (10). The flip assembly (22) includes a second drive member (221), a flip member (222), and a clamping member (223). One end of the second drive member (221) is vertically connected to the first drive member (21) and moves up and down relative to the machine base (10) with the drive. The flip member (222) is fixed to the drive end of the second drive member (221) and flips with the drive. Multiple clamping members (223) are provided and fixed on opposite end faces of the flip member (222) respectively for clamping remote control. The labeling structure (30) includes a multi-directional drive assembly (31) and a labeling component (32). The multi-directional drive assembly (31) is disposed on the support frame (11) and located at one end of the flipping structure (20) away from the machine base (10). The labeling component (32) is connected to the multi-directional drive assembly (31) and moves with the drive to attach the picked-up label to the remote control. A label printing mechanism (40) is disposed on the support frame (11) and located between the flip structure (20) and the labeling structure (30), for the labeling component (32) to pick up the printed label.

2. The barcode flipping and labeling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (11) is provided with a guide rail (111) parallel to the first drive member (21), and the guide rail (111) is used for the second drive member (221) to be sleeved at the end away from the first drive member (21).

3. The barcode flipping and labeling mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flipping structure (20) also includes a first connector (224), one end of which is provided with a groove for fitting the guide rail (111), and the other end is provided with a through hole (2241) for the second drive member (221) to be rotatably inserted at the end away from the first drive member (21).

4. The barcode flipping and labeling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Symmetrical protective plates (225) are provided on the opposite two end faces of the flipping member (222) and are located on both sides of the clamping member (223).

5. The barcode flipping and labeling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multi-directional drive assembly (31) includes a first direction drive member (311), a second direction drive member (312), and a third direction drive member (313). The first direction drive member (311) is mounted on the support frame (11) to move in a first direction and is horizontally mounted with the second drive member (221) and vertically mounted with the first drive member (21). The second direction drive member (312) is connected to the first direction drive member (311) to move in a second direction. The third direction drive member (313) is connected to the second direction drive member (312) to move in a third direction. The labeling member (32) is fixed at the end of the third direction drive member (313) away from the second direction drive member (312). The labeling member (32) moves in three-dimensional space in the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction.

6. The barcode flipping and labeling mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first directional drive component (311) includes a drive motor (3111) and a conveyor belt (3112). There are two drive motors (3111), which are located at both ends of the support frame (11). The conveyor belt (3112) is sleeved on the drive ends of the two drive motors (3111). The second directional drive component (312) is clamped on the conveyor belt (3112).

7. The barcode flipping and labeling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine (10) is provided with two parallel workstations, one labeling structure (30) corresponding to two flipping structures (20) and two label printing mechanisms (40).

8. The barcode flipping and labeling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (11) is provided with a support platform (112), which is located between the flipping structure (20) and the labeling structure (30) for placing the label printing mechanism (40).

9. The barcode flipping and labeling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The protective plate (225) is provided with an adjustable waist-shaped hole (2251) relative to the flipping member (222).

10. The barcode flipping and labeling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping component (223) is a finger cylinder.

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