A material bin structure for an automatic labeler

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of material bin structure for automatic label combining machine, including supporting plate, warehouse label component, material pushing assembly and detection component, the upper surface of the supporting plate is provided with warehouse label component, and the side of warehouse label component is provided with detection component;The lower surface of the supporting plate is provided with the material pushing assembly capable of cooperating with warehouse label component;Warehouse label component includes first material bin, and the first material bin includes fixed side plate, adjustable side plate and adjustable baffle.The utility model integrates different number of material bins on supporting plate, and the size specification of material bin can be adjusted, suitable for different number, different specification automatic label combining machine label storage work;Through material pushing assembly, label in material bin can be in proper position at any time, facilitate the material taking work of label combining machine;Detection component can monitor whether there is still label in material bin, when label quantity is zero, equipment stops, staff place label, can avoid the situation that material bin empty material and equipment continue to run occurs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of packaging equipment technology and relates to a material bin structure for an automatic label-sealing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the garment manufacturing industry, garments typically bear labels (such as main labels and care labels) to indicate the brand, materials, or precautions, making them an important part of the product. Securely and precisely attaching labels of different sizes requires the use of automatic label attaching machines. However, existing automatic label attaching machines often use fixed-size material boxes, requiring the entire box to be replaced when label sizes change, resulting in cumbersome operation and poor adaptability. Furthermore, some automatic label attaching machines often fail to stop immediately after label use, requiring timely intervention from staff to stop the machine and refill materials. This can lead to the machine running empty. When the laser welding components of the machine are empty, the laser beam is not absorbed by the material and is directly reflected or scattered, potentially damaging optical components (such as protective lenses). This not only increases maintenance costs but also poses safety hazards. Additionally, empty operation wastes energy and disrupts production rhythm. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a material bin structure for an automatic label-sealing machine that is suitable for dispensing labels of different specifications.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0005] A material hopper structure for an automatic label-sealing machine includes:

[0006] The system includes a support plate, a standard bin assembly, a top-loading assembly, and a detection assembly. The standard bin assembly is mounted on top of the support plate, and a detection assembly is mounted on one side of the standard bin assembly. A top-loading assembly that can cooperate with the standard bin assembly is mounted below the support plate.

[0007] The standard silo assembly includes a first silo and a second silo. The first silo includes a fixed side plate, an adjustable side plate and an adjustable baffle that cooperate with the fixed side plate. The fixed side plate is fixedly installed on the support plate, and the adjustable side plate and the adjustable baffle are slidably installed on the support plate.

[0008] The top material assembly includes a top material plate and a linear module. The top material plate is movably installed in the first material bin, and a linear module capable of driving the top material plate is provided below the support plate.

[0009] The detection component includes a fixed bracket and a detection switch. The detection switch is mounted on the support plate using the fixed bracket and can cooperate with the standard container component.

[0010] Furthermore, the lower ends of the adjustable side plate and the adjustable baffle are respectively provided with a horizontally bent connecting plate, and the middle part of the connecting plate is respectively provided with a sliding groove, and the support plate is provided with a fixing member that can cooperate with the sliding groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a gap is provided between the fixed side plate and the two adjustable side plates.

[0012] Furthermore, an mounting plate is provided below the support plate, and the linear module is connected to the support plate via the mounting plate; a lifting plate is provided on the slider of the linear module, and the upper end of the lifting plate is connected to the top plate via a connecting rod.

[0013] Furthermore, one end of the fixed bracket is provided with an elongated oval hole, and the support plate is provided with a connector that can cooperate with the elongated oval hole; the other end of the fixed bracket is provided with a downwardly bent fixed plate, and the detection switch is mounted on the fixed plate.

[0014] Furthermore, recesses are provided on the adjustable side plates of the first hopper.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This invention integrates different numbers of hoppers on a support plate, and the size and specifications of the hoppers can be adjusted to accommodate automatic label attaching machines with varying quantities and specifications of labels. A top-loading component ensures that the labels in the hoppers are always in the correct position, facilitating label attachment by the machine. A detection component monitors whether there are labels remaining in the hoppers; when the number of labels is zero, the machine stops, and a worker can place a new label, preventing the machine from continuing to run with an empty hopper. This invention has a simple structure and is highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Support plate; 2. First hopper; 3. Second hopper; 201. Fixed side plate; 202. Adjustable side plate; 203. Adjustable baffle; 4. Top plate; 5. Linear module; 6. Fixed bracket; 7. Detection switch; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Slide groove; 10. Fixing component; 11. Mounting plate; 12. Lifting plate; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Oblong hole; 15. Connecting component; 16. Fixed plate; 17. Notch. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0022] An automatic label-binding machine material bin structure includes a support plate 1, a label bin assembly, a top-loading assembly, and a detection assembly. The support plate 1 provides installation space for each component, and the structure can be connected to the equipment using the support plate 1. The label bin assembly is disposed on the top of the support plate 1, and is used to store large labels (main labels) and small labels (washing labels) that need to be bound. A detection assembly is disposed on one side of the label bin assembly, and is used to detect whether there is any remaining material in the label bin assembly. A top-loading assembly that cooperates with the label bin assembly is disposed below the support plate 1, and is used to lift the labels in the label bin assembly to facilitate material retrieval.

[0023] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the standard hopper assembly includes a first hopper 2 and a second hopper 3. The first hopper 2 is used to store the main label, and the second hopper 3 is used to store the washing label.

[0024] The first hopper 2 includes a fixed side plate 201, and an adjustable side plate 202 and an adjustable baffle 203 that cooperate with the fixed side plate 201. The fixed side plate 201 is fixedly installed on the support plate 1, and the adjustable side plate 202 and the adjustable baffle 203 are slidably installed on the support plate 1. The distance between the two adjustable side plates 202 can be adjusted (relatively closer or farther away), and the adjustable baffle 203 can be closer or farther away from the fixed side plate 201. The size of the first hopper 2 can be adjusted by adjusting the adjustable side plate 202 and the adjustable baffle 203, which is suitable for storing main labels of different specifications.

[0025] The second material bin 3 has the same structure as the first material bin 2, and can be adjusted to be suitable for different specifications of washing labels;

[0026] The top material assembly includes a top material plate 4 and a linear module 5. The top material plate 4 is movably installed in the first hopper 2. The linear module 5, which can drive the top material plate 4, is provided below the support plate 1. By driving the top material plate 4 upward through the linear module 5, the main label inside the first hopper 2 can be lifted upward to facilitate the material picking mechanism of the equipment. When the main label is used up, the linear module 5 and the top material plate 4 are reset, and a new main label can be placed in the first hopper 2.

[0027] The top material assembly can also be used in conjunction with the second material bin 3 to facilitate the material handling assembly in picking up and placing the washing label;

[0028] The detection component includes a fixed bracket 6 and a detection switch 7. The detection switch 7 is mounted on the support plate 1 using the fixed bracket 6. The detection switch 7 can cooperate with the standard bin component, and the detection end of the detection switch 7 faces the storage space of the bin component.

[0029] The detection switch 7 is an infrared detection switch. When the equipment is working, the detection switch 7 can identify whether there are still main labels or care labels in the label hopper assembly. When the main labels or care labels are used up, the detection switch 7 sends a signal, the equipment stops, and the staff puts the main labels or care labels back into the hopper assembly. In addition, the detection switch 7 can also work with the top material assembly. After the material picking structure takes away a label, the detection switch 7 detects that the number of labels has decreased and sends a signal to the controller (PLC). The controller controls the linear module 5 to move, and the top material plate 4 lifts the label.

[0030] Furthermore, the lower ends of the adjustable side plate 202 and the adjustable baffle 203 are respectively provided with a horizontally bent connecting plate 8. The middle part of the connecting plate 8 is respectively provided with a sliding groove 9. The support plate 1 is provided with a fixing member 10 that can cooperate with the sliding groove 9. The fixing member 10 is a fixing bolt. By loosening the fixing member 10, the connecting plate 8 can slide back and forth on the support plate 1 by utilizing the cooperation between the fixing member 10 and the sliding groove 9, which facilitates the adjustment of the position of the adjustable side plate 202 and the adjustable baffle 203.

[0031] Furthermore, a gap is provided between the fixed side plate 201 and the two adjustable side plates 202, and a certain gap is left between the fixed side plate 201 and the adjustable side plates 202 to facilitate the material picking structure of the equipment to pick up materials.

[0032] Furthermore, an mounting plate 11 is provided below the support plate 1, and the linear module 5 is connected to the support plate 1 via the mounting plate 11; a lifting plate 12 is provided on the slider of the linear module 5, and the upper end of the lifting plate 12 is connected to the top plate 4 via a connecting rod 13; when the slider of the linear module 5 rises, it drives the lifting plate 12 to rise, and the lifting plate 12 drives the top plate 4 to rise via the connecting rod 13, which can lift the main label or washing label in the label assembly.

[0033] Furthermore, one end of the fixed bracket 6 is provided with an elongated oval hole 14, and the support plate 1 is provided with a connector 15 that can cooperate with the elongated oval hole 14; the other end of the fixed bracket 6 is provided with a downwardly bent fixed plate 16, and the detection switch 7 is installed on the fixed plate 16, which facilitates the installation and fixation of the detection switch 7.

[0034] Furthermore, the adjustable side plate 202 of the first hopper 2 is provided with notches 17, which facilitate manual handling of labels by staff.

[0035] As another preferred embodiment of this utility model, the automatic adjustment of the adjustable side plate (202) and the adjustable baffle (203) can be achieved by driving a cylinder. Specifically, a driving cylinder is provided on the support plate (1), the cylinder body of the driving cylinder is fixed to the support plate (1) by a bracket, and the end of its piston rod is hinged or fixedly connected to the connecting plate (8) on the adjustable side plate (202) or the adjustable baffle (203). The controller can also be connected to the driving cylinder via signal. When it is necessary to change the label size, the operator inputs the new label size through the human-machine interface, and the controller can drive the corresponding cylinder to automatically adjust the position of the adjustable side plate (202) and the adjustable baffle (203) according to the preset program, so as to realize the automatic and precise adjustment of the hopper size, and further improve the intelligence level and production efficiency of the equipment.

[0036] Working principle: In use, this utility model is installed on the equipment via the support plate 1;

[0037] The main label and washing label that need to be combined can be placed in the first hopper 2 and the second hopper 3 respectively. When the size of the main label is large, the operator can loosen the fixing member 10. The adjustable side plate 202 and the adjustable baffle 203 can slide on the support plate 1 by using the cooperation of the sliding groove 9 and the fixing member 10 to adjust the relative position between the adjustable side plate 202, the adjustable baffle 203 and the fixed side plate 201, so as to adjust the size of the first hopper 2. After the first hopper 2 is adapted to the size of the main label, the fixing member 10 is tightened to fix the entire first hopper 2. Then the main label is put into the first hopper 2 (the size of the second hopper 3 can be adjusted by the same steps).

[0038] When the equipment is working, the detection switch 7 can identify whether the main label or washing label is still in the standard bin assembly. When the main label or washing label is used up, the detection switch 7 sends a signal and the equipment stops. The operator can put the main label or washing label back into the bin assembly.

[0039] This utility model also includes a controller (not shown in the figure, using a PLC or a microcontroller); the detection switch (7) and the linear module (5) are both connected to the controller; its control logic is as follows: after the equipment completes each material picking action, the detection switch (7) will detect that the label stack height has dropped; after receiving this signal, the controller will control the slider of the linear module (5) to rise to a predetermined height, and then drive the top plate (4) through the connecting rod (13) to lift the entire label stack to the corresponding height, so that the top label is always kept at a constant working height that is easy for the picking mechanism to grab. When the detection switch (7) detects no label for a set time (e.g., 2 seconds), the controller judges that the hopper is empty, and then issues a stop command and alarms to prompt the staff to add material.

[0040] After the material handling component of the equipment removes the main label or washing label, the linear module 5 of the top material component is activated. The linear module 5 drives the top material plate 4 to move upward, which can lift the label in the hopper component upward so that the material handling mechanism of the equipment can continue to handle the material. When the label is used up, the linear module 5 and the top material plate 4 are reset, and a new label can be placed in the hopper component.

[0041] When more label binding work is required, more hoppers can be integrated on the support plate 1. Similarly, the number of top material components and detection components can be increased to better complete the label binding work.

[0042] It is understood that the above embodiments are merely exemplary implementations used to illustrate the principles of this utility model, and the utility model is not limited thereto. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit and essence of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A material bin structure for an automatic label-sealing machine, characterized in that, include: The support plate (1), the standard bin assembly, the top material assembly and the detection assembly are provided. The standard bin assembly is provided on the top of the support plate (1) and the detection assembly is provided on one side of the standard bin assembly. The top material assembly that can cooperate with the standard bin assembly is provided on the bottom of the support plate (1). The standard silo assembly includes a first silo (2) and a second silo (3). The first silo (2) includes a fixed side plate (201), an adjustable side plate (202) and an adjustable baffle (203) that cooperate with the fixed side plate (201). The fixed side plate (201) is fixedly installed on the support plate (1), and the adjustable side plate (202) and the adjustable baffle (203) are slidably installed on the support plate (1). The top material assembly includes a top material plate (4) and a linear module (5). The top material plate (4) is installed in the first hopper (2) and can move up and down. The linear module (5) that can drive the top material plate (4) is provided under the support plate (1). The detection component includes a fixed bracket (6) and a detection switch (7). The detection switch (7) is mounted on the support plate (1) using the fixed bracket (6). The detection switch (7) can cooperate with the standard container component.

2. The material bin structure for an automatic label-sealing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower ends of the adjustable side plate (202) and the adjustable baffle (203) are respectively provided with a horizontally bent connecting plate (8), and the middle part of the connecting plate (8) is provided with a sliding groove (9). The support plate (1) is provided with a fastener (10) that can cooperate with the sliding groove (9).

3. The material bin structure for an automatic label-sealing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gap between the fixed side plate (201) and the two adjustable side plates (202) is set.

4. The material bin structure for an automatic label-sealing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, An mounting plate (11) is provided below the support plate (1), and the linear module (5) is connected to the support plate (1) via the mounting plate (11); a lifting plate (12) is provided on the slider of the linear module (5), and the upper end of the lifting plate (12) is connected to the top plate (4) via a connecting rod (13).

5. The material bin structure for an automatic label-sealing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the fixed bracket (6) is provided with an elongated hole (14), and the support plate (1) is provided with a connector (15) that can cooperate with the elongated hole (14); the other end of the fixed bracket (6) is provided with a downwardly bent fixed plate (16), and the detection switch (7) is installed on the fixed plate (16).

6. The material bin structure for an automatic label-sealing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustable side plate (202) of the first hopper (2) is provided with notches (17).

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