A type of assembly line visual labeling machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a streamlined visual labeling machine, which includes a frame, a product conveying device, a label peeling device, a label receiving component, a moving device, and a vision device. The moving device is equipped with a suction cup clamp and includes a first moving mechanism, a second moving mechanism, a third moving mechanism, and a rotating mechanism. By placing the vision device above the product conveying device, this utility model can capture the precise position and posture image of the product to be labeled in real time. Combined with the moving device, it enables precise fine-tuning of the three-dimensional position and planar angle of the label held by the suction cup clamp, solving problems such as inaccurate or skewed labeling caused by product position deviation or label angle offset, significantly improving labeling accuracy and product yield.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of automatic labeling processes, specifically to a production line visual labeling machine. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production, product labeling is a common and crucial process. Traditional labeling machines mostly use purely mechanical positioning or manual assistance to attach labels to the product surface. However, these machines have significant limitations: First, for products with slight deviations in position on the production line, traditional mechanical positioning methods cannot compensate in real time, easily leading to inaccurate labeling and affecting product appearance and quality; second, when the label itself shifts at an angle during peeling or transfer, the equipment lacks effective correction methods, potentially causing skewed labeling; furthermore, traditional labeling machines have poor versatility, often requiring complex mechanical adjustments and tooling changes when changing product types, resulting in extended production line changeover times and low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of current technology by providing a streamlined visual labeling machine, aiming to solve the technical problems of poor labeling quality and slow labeling efficiency in existing technologies.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to achieve the above objectives is as follows: A visual labeling machine for assembly lines includes a frame for overall equipment assembly; The product conveying device is fixedly installed on the frame and is used to convey products waiting to be coated. A label peeling device is fixedly installed on the frame and is used to peel off labels. A label receiving component is provided in front of the label peeling device for receiving the peeled label. A mobile device, which is fixedly mounted on the frame and positioned above the label receiving assembly, is used to transport the label on the label receiving assembly to the product to be labeled. A vision device is installed above the product conveying device and is used to capture images of the products to be coated on the product conveying device and perform image data processing.

[0005] As a further improvement, the product conveying device includes a drive motor and a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is provided with a first bracket and is fixedly mounted on the frame through the first bracket. The drive motor is provided with a first mounting block and is fixed to the side of the frame through the first mounting block. The conveyor belt is provided with a linkage roller and is linkedly connected to the drive end of the drive motor.

[0006] As a further improvement, the frame is provided with a second support, and the first support is located behind the conveyor belt. The label peeling device includes a feeding roller assembly and a label peeling assembly. The second support is provided with a second mounting plate. The feeding roller assembly includes a first drive motor, a first main roller, a first tension roller group, a first take-up roller, and a first material tray. The first drive motor is fixed and mounted on the second mounting plate. The first main roller is fixed on the second mounting plate and located above the first drive motor. The first tension roller group is fixed on the second mounting plate and located behind the first main roller. The first take-up roller is fixed on the second mounting plate and located behind the first tension roller group. Linkage components are provided between the drive end of the first drive motor and the first main roller, and between the drive end of the first drive motor and the first take-up roller to form a linkage connection. The second mounting plate is provided with a second mounting block, and the first material tray is fixed and located at the end of the second mounting block. As a further improvement, the label peeling assembly is fixed on the second mounting plate and positioned above the first main shaft roller. The label peeling assembly includes a support and a label peeling plate. The label peeling plate is positioned on the support. The label receiving assembly is positioned between the conveyor belt and the label peeling plate, and the label peeling direction of the label peeling plate faces the label receiving assembly.

[0007] As a further improvement, the label receiving assembly includes a label receiving platform and a light source module disposed in front of the label receiving platform; the label receiving platform is provided with a first support, and the label receiving platform is fixed to the frame by the first support; the label receiving platform is also provided with multiple arrayed strip-shaped openings; the label receiving platform is also provided with a support rod, and the support rod is disposed below the label receiving platform; the support rod is provided with a straight groove, and the straight groove is provided with a support that can slide along the straight groove; the support is provided with a sensor, and the sensing direction of the sensor is facing the surface of the label receiving platform.

[0008] As a further improvement, the moving device is mounted on the second support, the moving device is equipped with a suction cup clamp, and the moving device includes a first moving mechanism arranged longitudinally, a second moving mechanism arranged laterally on the first moving mechanism, a third moving mechanism arranged vertically, and a rotating mechanism.

[0009] As a further improvement, both the first moving mechanism and the second moving mechanism include a servo motor and a linear module, wherein the servo motor and the linear module are connected to form a linkage connection; the first moving mechanism is provided with a first slide block that is slidably connected, the second moving mechanism is provided with a second slide block that is slidably connected, the first moving mechanism is fixed on the second bracket, the second moving mechanism is fixed on the first slide block, and the third moving mechanism is fixed and disposed on the second slide block.

[0010] As a further improvement, the second slide is provided with a third mounting base. The third moving mechanism includes a servo motor II and two guide rails I. The third mounting base is provided with bearing shafts at both the top and bottom. Each bearing shaft is provided with a synchronous pulley. One of the bearing shafts is connected to the drive end of the servo motor II. A linkage belt is sleeved between the two synchronous pulleys. A slider I is provided between the two guide rails I. A fixing block is provided between the slider I and the belt. The third mounting base is provided with a third mounting plate. Both the slider I and the third mounting plate are provided with bearings. The rotating mechanism is set on the third mounting plate. The rotating mechanism includes a servo motor III. The drive end of the servo motor III is provided with a synchronous pulley I. The bearing on the third mounting plate is provided with a synchronous pulley II. A belt II is sleeved between the synchronous pulley I and the synchronous pulley II to form a linkage connection.

[0011] As a further improvement, the suction cup clamp is provided with a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod is provided with a first connecting part, and the other end of the connecting rod is provided with a second connecting part. The first connecting part is disposed in the bearing of the slider, and the second connecting part is disposed in the bearing of the third mounting plate. The suction cup clamp is fixed to the end of the connecting rod.

[0012] As a further improvement, the frame is also provided with a third support, the third support is provided with a control console, the vision device is set on the control console and above the conveyor belt, the vision device includes a camera and a processing controller, the control console is provided with a display touch panel and a controller for data processing and controlling the actions of various mechanisms, the display touch panel is electrically connected to the controller, and the processing controller is electrically connected to the controller.

[0013] As a further improvement, the third support is also provided with an outer cover, which has an observation window and two openings at the front and rear. The frame is also provided with a control box and a three-color light assembly, and a placement platform is provided in front of the conveyor belt.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned one or more technical solutions in the automated visual labeling machine provided by the present invention have at least one of the following technical effects: 1. This utility model, by setting a vision device above the product conveying device, can capture the precise position and posture image of the product to be labeled in real time. It works in coordination with the first moving mechanism, the second moving mechanism, the third moving mechanism and the rotating mechanism of the moving device. The rotating mechanism is used to realize the rotational movement of the suction cup clamp, so as to achieve precise fine adjustment of the label held by the suction cup clamp in three-dimensional space and planar angle. This solves the problems of inaccurate labeling and skew caused by product position deviation or label angle offset, and greatly improves the labeling accuracy and product yield.

[0015] 2. Automatic feeding of roll labels is achieved by setting up a feeding roller assembly. In conjunction with a label peeling assembly, the labels on the roll are automatically peeled off onto the label receiving platform. The label peeling plate on the feeding roller assembly and the rear edge of the label receiving platform form a peeling space. Under the action of the peeling space, the labels on the roll are peeled off onto the label receiving platform, which improves the efficiency and stability of label peeling and ensures the stability of label supply. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automated visual labeling machine in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the automated visual labeling machine in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection of the mobile device, the label peeling device, and the label receiving assembly in this embodiment; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A side view diagram; Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of link one in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] For examples, see the appendix. Figures 1-5 A visual labeling machine for assembly lines includes a frame 1 for overall equipment assembly; a product conveying device 2, fixedly mounted on the frame 1, for conveying products awaiting labeling; a label peeling device 3, fixedly mounted on the frame 1, for peeling off labels, with a label receiving component 4 in front of the peeling device 3 for receiving the peeled labels; a moving device 5, fixedly mounted on the frame 1 and positioned above the label receiving component 4, for transporting the labels on the label receiving component 4 to the products awaiting labeling; and a vision device 6, positioned above the product conveying device 2, for capturing images of the products awaiting labeling on the product conveying device 2 and performing image data processing.

[0020] The product conveying device 2 includes a drive motor 20 and a conveyor belt 21. The conveyor belt 21 is provided with a first support 22 and is fixedly mounted on the frame 1 through the first support 22. The drive motor 20 is provided with a first mounting block and is fixed to the side of the frame 1 through the first mounting block. The conveyor belt 21 is provided with a linkage roller 210, which is linked to the drive end of the drive motor 20. The linkage connection is preferably a linkage connection composed of a belt and synchronous pulley set. The product conveying device 2 is used for conveying products to be filmed and feeding after the label is affixed.

[0021] The frame 1 is provided with a second support 10, and the first support 22 is located behind the conveyor belt 21. The label peeling device 3 includes a feeding roller assembly 30 and a label peeling assembly 31. The second support 10 is provided with a second mounting plate 100. The feeding roller assembly 30 includes a first drive motor 300, a first main shaft roller 301, a first tensioning roller assembly 302, a first take-up roller 303, and a first material tray 304. The first drive motor 300 is fixed and mounted on the second mounting plate 100. The first main shaft roller 301 is fixed on the second mounting plate 100 and located above the first drive motor 300. The first tensioning roller assembly 302 is fixed on the second mounting plate 100 and located behind the first main shaft roller 301. The first take-up roller 303 is fixed on... The second mounting plate 100 is mounted on and positioned behind the first tensioning roller group 302. Linkage components are provided between the drive end of the first drive motor 300 and the first main roller 301, and between the drive end of the first drive motor 300 and the first take-up roller 303, forming a linkage connection. The second mounting plate 100 is provided with a second mounting block 100a. The first material tray 304 is fixedly mounted at the end of the second mounting block 100a. The first tensioning roller group 302 includes a fixed support and multiple tensioning rollers arranged in a directional pattern. The first drive motor 300 is preferably a servo motor. The first drive motor 300 drives the first take-up roller 303 to achieve take-up. The rolled material is unwound on the first material tray 304 and automatically peeled off the label by the label peeling component 31. The label peeling assembly 31 is fixed on the second mounting plate 100 and positioned above the first main shaft roller 301. The label peeling assembly 31 includes a support 310 and a label peeling plate 311. The label peeling plate 311 is positioned on the support 310. The label receiving assembly 4 is positioned between the conveyor belt 21 and the label peeling plate 311, with the label peeling direction of the label peeling plate 311 facing the label receiving assembly 4. The label peeling assembly 31 is used to cooperate with the feeding shaft roller assembly 30 to automatically peel the label off the roll material onto the label receiving platform 40. The label peeling plate 311 and the rear edge of the label receiving platform 40 form a peeling space, and the label on the roll material is peeled off onto the label receiving platform 40 under the action of the peeling space.

[0022] The label receiving assembly 4 includes a label receiving platform 40 and a light source module 41 disposed in front of the label receiving platform 40. The label receiving platform 40 is provided with a first support 400, and the label receiving platform 40 is fixed to the frame 1 by the first support 400. The label receiving platform 40 is also provided with multiple arrayed strip-shaped openings. The label receiving platform 40 is also provided with a support rod, which is disposed below the label receiving platform 40. The support rod is provided with a straight groove, and the straight groove is provided with a support that can slide along the straight groove. The support is provided with a sensor, and the sensing direction of the sensor is towards the surface of the label receiving platform 40. The label receiving assembly 4 is used for the placement of the label after it has been peeled off.

[0023] The moving device 5 is mounted on the second support 10. The moving device 5 is equipped with a suction cup clamp 7. The moving device 5 includes a first moving mechanism 50 arranged vertically, a second moving mechanism 51 arranged horizontally on the first moving mechanism 50, a third moving mechanism 52 arranged vertically, and a rotating mechanism 53. The first moving mechanism 50 and the second moving mechanism 51 each include a servo motor and a linear module. The servo motor and the linear module are connected to form a linkage connection. The first moving mechanism 50 is equipped with a first sliding seat that is slidably connected, and the second moving mechanism 51 is equipped with a second sliding seat that is slidably connected. The first moving mechanism 50 is fixed on the second support 10, the second moving mechanism 51 is fixed on the first sliding seat, and the third moving mechanism 52 is fixed and mounted on the second sliding seat. The first moving mechanism 50, the second moving mechanism 51, and the third moving mechanism 52 realize the multi-axis movement of the suction cup clamp 7. The rotating mechanism 53 is used to realize the rotational movement of the suction cup clamp 7, thereby improving the efficiency and quality of label application.

[0024] The second slide is provided with a third mounting base 510. The third moving mechanism 52 includes a second servo motor and two guide rails. The third mounting base 510 has bearing shafts at both its top and bottom, and each bearing shaft has a synchronous pulley. One of the bearing shafts is connected to the drive end of the second servo motor. A linkage belt is sleeved between the two synchronous pulleys. A slider is provided between the two guide rails, and a fixing block is provided between the slider and the belt. The fixing block clamps the starting side of the belt. The third mounting base 510 is provided with a third mounting plate 510a. Both the slider and the third mounting plate 510a are provided with bearings. The rotating mechanism 53 is mounted on the third mounting plate 510a. The rotating mechanism 53 includes a servo motor 3. The drive end of the servo motor 3 is provided with a synchronous wheel 1. The bearing on the third mounting plate 510a is provided with a synchronous wheel 2. A belt 2 is sleeved between the synchronous wheel 1 and the synchronous wheel 2 to form a linkage connection. The third moving mechanism 52 is used to drive the suction cup clamp 7 to move up and down. The servo motor 3 is used to drive the suction cup clamp 7 to perform a planar rotation adjustment action. With the cooperation of the vision device 6, the label position can be finely adjusted according to the position of the product to be labeled, thereby improving the quality and effect of labeling.

[0025] The suction cup clamp 7 is provided with a connecting rod 70. One end of the connecting rod 70 is provided with a first connecting part 700, and the other end of the connecting rod 70 is provided with a second connecting part 701. The first connecting part 700 is disposed in the bearing of the slider 1, and the second connecting part 701 is disposed in the bearing of the third mounting plate 510a. The suction cup clamp 7 is fixed to the end of the connecting rod 70. The first connecting part 700 is used to provide space for vertical movement, that is, the servo motor 2 drives the slider 1 to move up and down, thereby the vertical movement of the connecting rod 70 drives the vertical movement of the suction cup clamp 7. The second connecting part 701 is provided with a guide plane. The bearing on the third mounting plate 510a is provided with a bushing 510b. The inner wall of the bushing 510b is provided with a guide plane 1 that fits with the guide plane. The second connecting part 701 can move up and down along the direction of the bushing 510b. The synchronous wheel 2 is fixed on the outer wall of the bushing 510b. The suction cup clamp 7 is used to clamp the label for labeling.

[0026] The frame 1 is also provided with a third support 11, and the third support 11 is provided with a control console 12. The vision device 6 is set on the control console 12 and above the conveyor belt 21. The vision device 6 includes a camera and a processing controller. The vision device 6 is used to collect the position image of the product to be filmed on the conveyor belt 21, and then feed it back to the controller. The controller controls the servo motor 3, the first moving mechanism 50, the second moving mechanism 51 and the third moving mechanism 52 to adjust the position of the label after it is picked up. The control console 12 is provided with a display touch panel and a controller for data processing and controlling the actions of each mechanism. The display touch panel is electrically connected to the controller, and the processing controller is electrically connected to the controller. The display touch panel is used for interface control. The display touch panel is also provided with a data interface for connecting data cables for importing programs, etc.

[0027] The third support 11 is also provided with an outer cover 13, which has an observation window and two openings at the front and rear. The openings are used to expose the conveyor belt 21 and the first material tray 304. The frame 1 is also provided with a control box 14 and a three-color light assembly 15. The three-color light is used for prompting. The control box 14 contains control electrical components. A placement platform 211 is also provided in front of the conveyor belt 21. The placement platform 211 is used to place items, such as keyboards and tools, to improve convenience. The bottom of the frame 1 is provided with multiple adjustable support feet and multiple rollers.

[0028] This invention utilizes a vision device installed above the product conveying device to capture the precise position and posture of the product to be labeled in real time. This, combined with a first, second, and third moving mechanism and a rotating mechanism, works in synergy. The rotating mechanism enables the rotation of the suction cup clamp, allowing for precise fine-tuning of the label's three-dimensional position and planar angle. This solves problems such as inaccurate or skewed labeling caused by product position deviations or label angle offsets, significantly improving labeling accuracy and product yield. An automatic feeding action for the roll labels is achieved through a feeding roller assembly, which, along with a label peeling assembly, automatically peels the labels from the roll onto the label receiving platform. The peeling plate on the feeding roller assembly and the rear edge of the label receiving platform form a peeling space. Under the action of this peeling space, the labels on the roll are peeled off onto the label receiving platform, improving the efficiency and stability of label peeling and ensuring a stable label supply.

[0029] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Other visual labeling machines for production lines that use the same or similar structures or devices as the above-described embodiments of this utility model are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A visual labeling machine for assembly lines, characterized in that: include A frame is used for assembling the entire equipment. The product conveying device is fixedly installed on the frame and is used to convey products waiting to be coated. A label peeling device is fixedly installed on the frame and is used to peel off labels. A label receiving component is provided in front of the label peeling device for receiving the peeled label. A moving device, fixedly mounted on a frame and positioned above the label receiving assembly, is used to transport labels from the label receiving assembly to the product to be labeled. The moving device includes a suction cup clamp and comprises a first moving mechanism arranged longitudinally, a second moving mechanism arranged laterally on the first moving mechanism, a third moving mechanism arranged vertically, and a rotating mechanism. The second moving mechanism has a second sliding base with a third mounting base. The third moving mechanism includes a second servo motor and two guide rails. The third mounting base has bearing shafts at both the top and bottom, each bearing shaft having a synchronous pulley. One of the bearing shafts is connected to the drive end of the second servo motor, and the two synchronous pulleys are linked together. A belt is provided, a slider is provided between two guide rails, a fixing block is provided between the slider and the belt, a third mounting base is provided with a third mounting plate, both the slider and the third mounting plate are provided with bearings, a rotating mechanism is provided on the third mounting plate, the rotating mechanism includes a servo motor, the drive end of the servo motor is provided with a synchronous pulley, the bearing on the third mounting plate is provided with a synchronous pulley, and a belt is provided between the synchronous pulley and the synchronous pulley to form a linkage connection; a suction cup clamp is provided with a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod is provided with a first connecting part, the other end of the connecting rod is provided with a second connecting part, the first connecting part is provided in the bearing of the slider, the second connecting part is provided in the bearing of the third mounting plate, and the suction cup clamp is fixed to the end of the connecting rod; A vision device, which is positioned above the product conveying device, is used to capture images of the products to be coated on the product conveying device and perform image data processing.

2. The automated visual labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The product conveying device includes a drive motor and a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is provided with a first bracket and is fixedly mounted on the frame through the first bracket. The drive motor is provided with a first mounting block and is fixed to the side of the frame through the first mounting block. The conveyor belt is provided with a linkage roller and is linkedly connected to the drive end of the drive motor.

3. The automated visual labeling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a second support, and the first support is located behind the conveyor belt. The label peeling device includes a feeding roller assembly and a label peeling assembly. The second support is provided with a second mounting plate. The feeding roller assembly includes a first drive motor, a first main roller, a first tension roller group, a first take-up roller, and a first material tray. The first drive motor is fixed and mounted on the second mounting plate. The first main roller is fixed on the second mounting plate and located above the first drive motor. The first tension roller group is fixed on the second mounting plate and located behind the first main roller. The first take-up roller is fixed on the second mounting plate and located behind the first tension roller group. Linkage components are provided between the drive end of the first drive motor and the first main roller, and between the drive end of the first drive motor and the first take-up roller to form a linkage connection. The second mounting plate is provided with a second mounting block, and the first material tray is fixed and located at the end of the second mounting block.

4. The automated visual labeling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The label peeling assembly is fixed on the second mounting plate and positioned above the first main shaft roller. The label peeling assembly includes a support and a label peeling plate. The label peeling plate is positioned on the support. The label receiving assembly is positioned between the conveyor belt and the label peeling plate, and the label peeling direction of the label peeling plate faces the label receiving assembly.

5. The automated visual labeling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The label receiving assembly includes a label receiving platform and a light source module disposed in front of the label receiving platform; the label receiving platform is provided with a first support, and the label receiving platform is fixed to the frame by the first support; the label receiving platform is also provided with multiple arrayed strip-shaped openings; the label receiving platform is also provided with a support rod, which is disposed below the label receiving platform; the support rod is provided with a straight groove, and the straight groove is provided with a support that can slide along the straight groove; the support is provided with a sensor, and the sensing direction of the sensor is facing the surface of the label receiving platform.

6. The automated visual labeling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The moving device is mounted on the second support. Both the first moving mechanism and the second moving mechanism include a servo motor and a linear module. The servo motor and the linear module are connected to form a linkage connection. The first moving mechanism is provided with a first sliding block that is slidably connected. The first moving mechanism is fixed on the second support, the second moving mechanism is fixed on the first sliding block, and the third moving mechanism is fixed and mounted on the second sliding block.

7. The automated visual labeling machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame is also provided with a third support, the third support is provided with a control console, the vision device is provided on the control console and above the conveyor belt, the vision device includes a camera and a processing controller, the control console is provided with a display touch panel and a controller for data processing and controlling the actions of various mechanisms, the display touch panel is electrically connected to the controller, and the processing controller is electrically connected to the controller.

8. The automated visual labeling machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The third support is also equipped with an outer cover, which has an observation window and two openings at the front and rear. The frame is also equipped with a control box and a three-color light assembly. A placement platform is also provided in front of the conveyor belt.

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