Cable spark breakdown in on-line labelling equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses cable spark breakdown online labeling equipment, including safety protection machine case, the top fixedly connected with alarm device of safety protection machine case. The utility model discloses through safety protection machine case collocation transparent window, both guarantee equipment operation safety, and convenient for operator observation inside labeling process, improve the convenience of operation, in addition, the transparent window of front surface hinged design, convenient equipment maintenance and overhaul, control screen realizes equipment parameter setting and operating state monitoring, improves the degree of automation, alarm device can in time early warning when the failure, reduces the loss of downtime, and the labeling mechanism and cable guide mechanism are integrated in the operation table, and through the transparent window forms independent working space, ensures that the labeling process and cable transmission are synchronous, improves production efficiency, and utilizes the cooperation of the label stripping machine and the label mounting rack, realizes the automatic separation of the label roll, reduces manual intervention, and improves the labeling accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cable production technology, specifically to an online labeling device for cable spark breakdown. Background Technology

[0002] In the cable manufacturing process, spark breakdown testing is a crucial step in ensuring product quality. Spark testing equipment can quickly identify cable sections with insulation damage, conductivity defects, and other issues. If these breakdown points are not accurately and promptly marked, they can easily be missed or confused during subsequent sorting and repair processes, significantly impacting the overall quality and production efficiency of the cable products. Therefore, clear and reliable marking of breakdown locations is an indispensable part of the cable production quality control system.

[0003] In the traditional model, damaged cable segments are labeled manually. During this process, workers must closely monitor the testing equipment, manually cutting and aligning the labels. This is not only labor-intensive but also suffers from low efficiency due to variations in human speed, attention span, and consistency of technique, making it difficult to keep pace with modern large-scale cable production lines. Furthermore, manual labeling frequently results in misaligned labels and insecure adhesion, leading to inaccurate and easily detached markings. This causes significant problems for subsequent quality traceability and handling of defective cables, failing to meet the demands of high-precision and high-reliability production.

[0004] With the accelerated automation and intelligent upgrading of the cable industry, the market urgently needs a device that can automatically complete the labeling process online to replace inefficient and error-prone manual operations. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an online labeling device for cable spark breakdown, which has the advantages of automatic, accurate, and efficient labeling of cable spark breakdown locations, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of quality marking in the cable production process.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an online labeling device for cable spark breakdown, comprising a safety protection housing, an alarm device fixedly connected to the top of the safety protection housing, an electrical control box located at the bottom of the safety protection housing, transparent windows on all four sides of the safety protection housing, with the transparent window on the front hinged to the safety protection housing, a control screen on the front of the safety protection housing located above the transparent windows, brakeable casters fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the safety protection housing, an operating platform fixedly connected to the top of the electrical control box, a labeling mechanism and a cable guiding mechanism fixedly connected to the top of the operating platform, and the labeling mechanism and the cable guiding mechanism being located inside the four transparent windows; The labeling mechanism includes a label peeler, which is installed above the operating table. The feed end of the label peeler is equipped with a label mounting rack for placing label rolls. The output end of the label peeler is fixedly connected to a label suction and separation mechanism. A support platform is fixedly connected above the operating table. A pre-label moving mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the support platform. The pre-label moving mechanism works in conjunction with the label suction and separation mechanism. One end of the pre-label moving mechanism is fixedly connected to a label pressing mechanism. The label pressing mechanism is symmetrically arranged with respect to the pre-label moving mechanism and the cable guiding mechanism.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the label suction and separation mechanism includes a drive module, the position of which is fixedly connected to the operating table, and the output end of the drive module is fixedly connected to a label clip with a negative pressure suction cup, and the label clip is used in conjunction with a label peeling machine.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the pre-label moving mechanism includes an electric slide rail, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the support platform.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the cable guiding mechanism includes at least three guide wheels, which are rotatably connected to the operating table via a support frame, and the three guide wheels are arranged in an alternating manner.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the label pressing mechanism includes two mutually symmetrical pressing rollers, which are used in conjunction with an electric slide rail.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the center of the cable channel between the three guide wheels and the center of contact between the two mutually symmetrical pressing rollers are both located on the same horizontal line.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model, through a safety-protected enclosure combined with a transparent window, not only ensures the safe operation of the equipment but also facilitates operators' observation of the internal labeling process, improving operational convenience. In addition, the hinged design of the transparent window on the front facilitates equipment maintenance and repair. The control panel enables equipment parameter setting and operational status monitoring, improving the degree of automation. The alarm device can provide timely warnings in case of malfunctions, reducing downtime losses. The labeling mechanism and cable guiding mechanism are integrated into the operating table, forming an independent workspace through the transparent window, ensuring that the labeling process and cable transmission are synchronized, improving production efficiency. Furthermore, by utilizing a label peeler and label mounting rack, automatic separation of label rolls is achieved, reducing manual intervention and improving labeling accuracy.

[0013] 2. This utility model drives the label clamp through the drive module on the label picking and separating mechanism, and links with the label peeling machine. It can accurately pick up the individual labels separated by the label peeling machine, avoid label offset or damage, ensure the accuracy of subsequent pre-labeling process, realize the automation of label separation and transfer, reduce manual operation error, and improve labeling efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the safety protection enclosure, labeling mechanism, and cable guiding mechanism of this utility model used in conjunction. Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the labeling mechanism and cable guiding mechanism of this utility model used in conjunction. Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram from another angle showing the labeling mechanism and cable guiding mechanism of this utility model working together.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Safety protection enclosure; 2. Alarm device; 3. Electrical control box; 4. Transparent window; 5. Control panel; 6. Casters; 7. Labeling mechanism; 8. Cable guiding mechanism; 71. Label peeling machine; 72. Label mounting rack; 73. Label suction and separation mechanism; 74. Pre-label moving mechanism; 75. Label pressing mechanism; 731. Drive module; 732. Label clip. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the online labeling device for cable spark breakdown provided by this utility model includes a safety protection housing 1. The safety protection housing 1 serves as the main frame of the device, protecting internal components and maintaining the structure of the device. An alarm device 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the safety protection housing 1, which emits an audible and visual alarm to alert personnel when the device malfunctions (such as labeling failure, electrical fault, etc.). An electrical control box 3 is installed at the bottom of the safety protection housing 1. Transparent windows 4 are provided on all four sides of the safety protection housing 1, and the transparent window 4 on the front is hinged to the safety protection housing 1. The window 4 can be made of, but is not limited to, transparent acrylic material, to facilitate observation of the internal components. The safety protection box 1 is equipped with a control panel 5 on the front, which is located above the transparent window 4. This allows operators to set parameters such as labeling interval and running speed, monitor equipment status, and achieve human-machine interaction. Each of the four corners of the bottom of the safety protection box 1 is fixedly connected to a brakeable caster wheel 6, which facilitates the movement and adjustment of the equipment in the production site. When fixed, the brake can be locked. The top of the electrical control box 3 is fixedly connected to an operating table, and the top of the operating table is fixedly connected to a labeling mechanism 7 and a cable guiding mechanism 8. The labeling mechanism 7 and the cable guiding mechanism 8 are located inside the four transparent windows 4. The labeling mechanism 7 includes a label peeler 71, which is installed above the operating table. The label peeler 71 has a label mounting frame 72 at its feed end. The label mounting frame 72 is used to install roll labels. The label tape can be smoothly unfolded and conveyed to the label peeler 71. The label peeler 71 separates the label from the backing paper through a mechanical peeling structure with an inclined peeling plate. It accurately separates one label at a time to prepare for subsequent label picking. The output end of the label peeler 71 is fixedly connected to a label suction and separation mechanism 73. A support platform is fixedly connected above the operating table. A pre-label moving mechanism 74 is fixedly connected to the top of the support platform. The pre-label moving mechanism 74 works in conjunction with the label suction and separation mechanism 73. One end of the pre-label moving mechanism 74 is fixedly connected to a label pressing mechanism 75. The label pressing mechanism 75 is symmetrically arranged with respect to the pre-label moving mechanism 74 and the cable guide mechanism 8.

[0018] The electrical control box 3 contains a built-in PLC controller, relays and other electrical components, serving as the control core of the equipment. It is electrically connected to the control panel 5, the alarm device 2 and the labeling mechanism 7, respectively. It receives command signals from the control panel 5, coordinates and controls the orderly operation of each component, and triggers the alarm device 2 when the equipment malfunctions.

[0019] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The label picking and separating mechanism 73 includes a drive module 731, which consists of a servo motor and a synchronous belt module. The position of the drive module 731 is fixedly connected to the operating table. The output end of the drive module 731 is fixedly connected to a label clamp 732 with a negative pressure suction cup. The drive module 731 drives the negative pressure suction cup to move. After the label is separated by the label peeler 71, the label clamp 732 moves above the label and grabs the label by the negative pressure adsorption of the label clamp 732. Then the drive module 731 drives the label clamp 732 to move to the pre-label moving mechanism 74 and places the label on the pre-label moving mechanism 74 to complete the pre-labeling action.

[0020] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the label clamp 732 is driven by the drive module 731 on the label picking and separating mechanism 73 and linked with the label peeling machine 71. This can accurately pick up the individual labels separated by the label peeling machine 71, avoid label offset or damage, ensure the accuracy of the subsequent pre-labeling process, realize the automation of label separation and transfer, reduce manual operation errors, and improve labeling efficiency.

[0021] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The pre-label moving mechanism 74 includes an electric slide rail, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the support platform. A pre-labeling ring is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric slide rail. The electric slide receives the control signal from the electrical control box 3 and drives the pre-labeling ring to accurately move the label through linear motion, moving the label to the labeling station corresponding to the cable puncture position, i.e., the puncture position, to prepare for the final labeling.

[0022] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the pre-labeling ring is driven by an electric slide rail to move along a set trajectory, accurately delivering the label to the position of the cable puncture, ensuring the accuracy of the labeling position, adapting to the labeling requirements of cables of different specifications, and at the same time, the pre-labeling ring can be used to initially position the label, reducing the positional deviation when directly labeling and improving the labeling stability.

[0023] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cable guiding mechanism 8 includes at least three guide wheels, which are rotatably connected to the operating table via a support frame, and the three guide wheels are arranged in an alternating manner.

[0024] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting at least three guide wheels, after the cable enters from the inlet end, it passes through the staggered guide wheels in sequence to form multi-directional constraints on the cable, ensuring that the cable passes through the labeling area at a uniform speed and in a straight line, and avoiding labeling offset or omission caused by cable shaking.

[0025] refer to Figure 3The label pressing mechanism 75 includes two symmetrical pressing rollers. The two symmetrically arranged pressing rollers are used in conjunction with an electric slide rail. Each pressing roller has a pressing cylinder (not shown) at its outlet. The output end of the pressing cylinder is fixedly connected to an elastic pressure head (not shown), and the elastic pressure head is located between the two symmetrical pressing rollers. When the label and cable are moved to the puncture position, they are first squeezed and pre-positioned by the two pressing rollers. Then, the pressing cylinder drives the elastic pressure head to apply the label to the cable puncture point with appropriate pressure. The pressure ensures that the label and the cable surface are firmly adhered, thus completing the labeling action.

[0026] As a technical optimization of this utility model, two symmetrical clamping rollers are used to initially position the cable and label through mechanical contact, limiting the relative displacement between the two and ensuring that the label is in a preset position before application. A clamping cylinder drives an elastic pressure head to apply controllable pressure, avoiding label wrinkles or cable damage caused by rigid extrusion. At the same time, the elastic structure adapts to the surface curvature of cables with different diameters, improving labeling compatibility.

[0027] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The center of the pre-applied ring, the center of the cable channel between the three guide wheels, and the bonding center between the two symmetrical pressing rollers are all located on the same horizontal line.

[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by ensuring that the label transfer path, cable transmission path and pressing position are at the same height, labeling deviation caused by misalignment is avoided, ensuring that the labeling accuracy reaches the optimal state, and all mechanisms work together on the same horizontal line, reducing vertical displacement loss during label transfer and improving labeling efficiency and stability.

[0029] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When the online labeling equipment for cable spark breakdown is running, the operator first sets parameters such as labeling interval, running speed, and alarm threshold through the control panel 5 above the transparent window 4 on the front of the safety protection housing 1. The electrical control box 3, as the core of the equipment, receives the command signals from the control panel 5 and coordinates the orderly operation of each component. After the equipment starts, the cable is constrained in multiple directions by at least three guide wheels that are interlaced in the cable guiding mechanism 8 and rotatably connected to the operating table through the support frame. These guide wheels work closely together to guide the cable sequentially from the inlet end, ensuring that it is stably transmitted to the labeling area at a uniform speed and in a straight line, effectively avoiding labeling offset or missed labeling caused by cable shaking. Regarding label supply, roll labels are installed on label mounting rack 72 at the feed end of label peeler 71. The label strip can be smoothly unfolded and conveyed to label peeler 71. Label peeler 71 uses mechanical peeling structures such as peeling plates with inclined surfaces to accurately separate the label from the backing paper, separating only one label at a time, preparing for the subsequent label picking process. After separation, the label is picked up and transferred by label suction and separation mechanism 73. In this mechanism, drive module 731, composed of servo motor and synchronous belt module, drives label clamp 732 with negative pressure suction cup to move accurately above the label. When label clamp 732 reaches the designated position, it firmly grasps the label through negative pressure suction. Then, driven by drive module 731, the label is transferred to pre-labeling. The pre-application action is successfully completed on the pre-application ring of the label moving mechanism 74. During this process, the precise linkage between the label clip 732 and the label peeler 71 effectively avoids label offset or damage. After pre-application, the electric slide rail of the pre-application label moving mechanism 74 moves precisely along the set trajectory under the control of the electrical control box 3, driving the pre-application ring to accurately move the label to the labeling station corresponding to the cable puncture position, achieving precise label alignment. When the label and cable are simultaneously moved to the puncture position, the label clamping mechanism 75 begins to function. Two symmetrically arranged clamping rollers first squeeze and pre-position the cable and label, limiting their relative displacement and ensuring the label is in the preset position. Then, the clamping cylinder drives the position between the two clamping rollers. The elastic pressure head presses down with appropriate pressure to firmly attach the label to the cable puncture point. The elastic pressure head adapts to the surface curvature of cables of different diameters through its elastic structure, ensuring a tight fit between the label and the cable surface while avoiding label wrinkling or cable damage caused by rigid compression. If labeling failure, electrical failure, or other abnormalities occur during equipment operation, the alarm device 2 on the top of the safety protection box 1 will immediately issue an audible and visual alarm to remind staff to handle the situation promptly. In addition, the brakeable universal wheels 6 at the four corners of the bottom of the safety protection box 1 facilitate flexible movement and fixation of the equipment within the production site. The transparent viewing windows 4 on all sides are made of transparent acrylic material, allowing operators to observe the working status of the internal mechanisms in real time, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the equipment in all aspects.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cable spark breakdown online labeling device, including a safety protection enclosure (1), characterized in that: An alarm device (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the safety protection enclosure (1). An electrical control box (3) is provided at the bottom of the safety protection enclosure (1). Transparent windows (4) are provided around the safety protection enclosure (1). The transparent window (4) on the front is hinged to the safety protection enclosure (1). A control screen (5) is provided on the front of the safety protection enclosure (1). The control screen (5) is located above the transparent window (4). Brake-operated casters (6) are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the safety protection enclosure (1). An operating table is fixedly connected to the top of the electrical control box (3). A labeling mechanism (7) and a cable guiding mechanism (8) are fixedly connected to the top of the operating table. The labeling mechanism (7) and the cable guiding mechanism (8) are located inside the four transparent windows (4). The labeling mechanism (7) includes a label peeler (71), which is installed above the operating table. The feed end of the label peeler (71) is provided with a label mounting rack (72) for placing label rolls. The output end of the label peeler (71) is fixedly connected to a label suction and separation mechanism (73). A support platform is fixedly connected above the operating table. A pre-label moving mechanism (74) is fixedly connected to the top of the support platform. The pre-label moving mechanism (74) works in conjunction with the label suction and separation mechanism (73). One end of the pre-label moving mechanism (74) is fixedly connected to a label pressing mechanism (75). The label pressing mechanism (75) is symmetrically arranged with respect to the pre-label moving mechanism (74) and the cable guiding mechanism (8).

2. The online labeling device for cable spark breakdown according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label suction and separation mechanism (73) includes a drive module (731), which is fixedly connected to the operating table. The output end of the drive module (731) is fixedly connected to a label clip (732) with a negative pressure suction cup, and the label clip (732) is used in conjunction with the label peeling machine (71).

3. The online labeling device for cable spark breakdown according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pre-label moving mechanism (74) includes an electric slide rail, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the support platform.

4. The online labeling device for cable spark breakdown according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cable guiding mechanism (8) includes at least three guide wheels, which are rotatably connected to the operating table via a support frame, and the three guide wheels are arranged in an alternating manner.

5. The online labeling device for cable spark breakdown according to claim 4, characterized in that: The label clamping mechanism (75) includes two symmetrical clamping rollers, which are used in conjunction with an electric slide rail.

6. The online labeling device for cable spark breakdown according to claim 5, characterized in that: The center of the cable channel between the three guide wheels and the center of contact between the two symmetrical pressing rollers are all located on the same horizontal line.

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