jig

Abstract

To provide a jig that can easily laminate a first label and a second label together, and a printing device.SOLUTION: The present invention relates to a jig for laminating a second label to the base side of a first label, in which a base material, an adhesive layer, and a release paper are laminated in order. The jig is provided with: a base having an opposing face that faces a second side opposite to a first side of the adhesive layer side of the release paper of the first label, and is adhesively positioned on the second side of the release paper with an adhesive strength weaker than the adhesive strength between the adhesive layer of the first label and the release paper; and a first positioning member that positions the second label with respect to the first label, with the first label adhered and positioned on the opposing side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a jig. [Background technology]

[0002] The labeling device of Patent Document 1 overlaps and overlaps a second label on a first label. The labeling device includes a placing unit, a side guide unit, and a fixing unit. The first label and the second label are placed overlapping on the placing unit. The side guide unit guides and positions the side surfaces in the width direction of each of the first label and the second label placed on the placing unit. The fixing unit fixes the first label and the second label positioned by the side guide unit in an overlapping state. In this state, a user bonds portions of the first label and the second label to each other. The user then removes the first label and the second label from the labeling device and bonds the remaining portions of the first label and the second label together. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-66835 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The above label bonding device has a problem in that it is necessary to remove the label bonding device from the device after bonding a portion of the first label and a portion of the second label together, which is a burden for the user.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a jig that can easily bond a first label and a second label together. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present specification discloses, for example, the following aspects.

[0007] The jig according to a first aspect of the present invention is a jig for attaching a second label to the substrate side of a first label having a substrate, an adhesive layer, and a release paper laminated in that order, and is characterized by comprising: a base having an opposing surface that faces a second surface opposite to the first surface on the adhesive layer side of the release paper of the first label, and adheres to and positions the second surface of the release paper with an adhesive force that is weaker than the adhesive force that adheres the adhesive layer of the first label to the release paper; and a first positioning member that positions the second label relative to the first label when the first label is positioned by adhering to the opposing surface.

[0008] With the first label adhered and positioned on the base, the jig uses the first positioning member to position the second label relative to the first label. In this state, the jig is ready to bond the first label and the second label together. The jig can perform the steps of positioning the second label relative to the first label and bonding the first label and the second label together on the jig itself. Therefore, the jig can easily bond the first label and the second label together. Furthermore, because the opposing surfaces of the jig have adhesive force to the labels, for example, a curled first label can be positioned flat on the base.

[0009] A second aspect of the present invention provides a jig for attaching a second label to the substrate side of a first label having a substrate, an adhesive layer, and a release paper laminated in that order, and is characterized by comprising: a base having an opposing surface that faces a second surface opposite to the first surface on the adhesive layer side of the release paper of the first label, and that adsorbs and positions the second surface of the release paper with an adhesive force that is weaker than the adhesive force that adheres the adhesive layer of the first label to the release paper; and a first positioning member that positions the second label relative to the first label when the first label is adsorbed and positioned on the opposing surface.

[0010] The jig uses the first positioning member to position the second label relative to the first label, with the first label being adsorbed to the opposing surface and positioned accordingly. In this state, the jig is able to bond the first label and the second label together. Therefore, the process of positioning the second label relative to the first label and the process of bonding the first label and the second label together can be performed on the jig. Therefore, the jig can easily bond the first label and the second label together. Furthermore, because the opposing surface of the jig adsorbs to the label, for example, a curled first label can be positioned flat on the base.

[0011] A third aspect of the present invention provides a jig for attaching a second label to the substrate side of a first label having a base material, an adhesive layer, and a release paper laminated in that order, and is characterized in that it comprises: a base having an opposing surface that faces a second surface of the release paper of the first label opposite the first surface on the adhesive layer side, and that contacts and positions the second surface of the release paper; and a first positioning member that positions the second label relative to the first label while the first label is positioned and in contact with the opposing surface, and the material of the second surface of the base is an elastomer.

[0012] Because the first label comes into contact with the elastomer having a predetermined frictional force, the first label, once positioned on the opposing surface, is less likely to move on the opposing surface. This positions the first label relative to the base. With the first label positioned on the base, the jig uses the first positioning member to position the second label on the first label. In this state, the jig can bond the first label and the second label together. Therefore, the process of positioning the second label relative to the first label and the process of bonding the first label and the second label together can be performed on the jig. Therefore, the jig can easily bond the first label and the second label together.

[0013] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a printing device that prints a predetermined image on each of a first label and a second label that are bonded together using a jig to form a single laminated label. The jig includes a base that positions the first label, and a positioning member that places and positions the second label at a predetermined reference position on the base with respect to the first label positioned on the base. The printing device is characterized by comprising: an acquisition means that acquires information regarding the relative bonding position of the second label with respect to the first label; a calculation means that calculates first information, which is information indicating the relative position of the first label with respect to the reference position of the second label, based on the information regarding the bonding position acquired by the acquisition means; a conversion means that converts the first information calculated by the calculation means into second information, which is information indicating the position on the base for positioning the first label; and an output means that outputs the second information converted by the conversion means.

[0014] The printing device outputs second information for positioning the first label relative to the base. The user positions the first label relative to the base based on the second information. The user positions the second label at a predetermined reference position relative to the first label positioned on the base and attaches them together. This allows the user to easily attach the first label and second label together. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 10(a) shows a first label 111, (b) shows a second label 112, and (c) shows a laminated label 113A. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the jig 100A. [Figure 3] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which a first label 111 is positioned on an opposing surface 210 of a base 200. FIG. [Figure 4] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which a guide plate 300A is closed relative to a base 200. FIG. [Figure 5]10 is a diagram showing a state in which the second label 112 is positioned relative to the first label 111 by the guide plate 300A. FIG. [Figure 6] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the second label 112 is positioned relative to the first label 111 by the guide plate 300B. FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the second label 112 is positioned relative to the first label 111 by the guide plate 300C. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a printing device 1. [Figure 9] 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the printing device 1. FIG. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart showing a main process. [Figure 11] 10A is a diagram showing the relationship between the base 200 and xy coordinates, FIG. 10B is a diagram showing the relative distance of the first label 111 to the second label 112, and FIG. 10C is a diagram showing conversion table A. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a front view of a jig 100B according to a first modified example. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a front view of a jig 100C according to a second modified example. [Figure 14] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the second label 112 is positioned at a reference position P1 by a guide plate 300A. FIG. [Figure 15] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the second label 112 is positioned at a reference position P2 by a guide plate 300A. FIG. [Figure 16] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the second label 112 is positioned at a reference position P3 by the guide plate 300A. FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a jig 100D according to a third modified example. [Figure 18] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the second label 112 is positioned at the reference position P1 by the guide plate 300D. FIG. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a jig 100E in a fourth modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] 1 to 11, laminated labels 113A to 113C, a jig 100A, and a printing device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description, left and right, front and back, and up and down are indicated by arrows in the drawings. For ease of explanation, the directions of the laminated labels 113A to 113C, the jig 100A, and the printing device 1 in the drawings will be described in the directions indicated by arrows in the drawings.

[0017] The laminated label 113A will be described with reference to Fig. 1. The laminated label 113A (see Fig. 1(c)) is formed by laminating a second label 112 (see Fig. 1(b)) to a first label 111 (see Fig. 1(a)) using a jig 100A described below. The first label 111 and the second label 112 are printed by a printing device 1 described below.

[0018] As shown in Fig. 1(a), the first label 111 has a base material 111A, an adhesive layer, and a release paper 111B laminated in this order. As shown in Fig. 1(b), the second label 112 has a base material 112A, an adhesive layer, and a release paper 112B laminated in this order.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 1(c), the print image Im3 of the laminated label 113A is a base image intended by the user. This base image is divided into two predetermined images (hereinafter referred to as "print images Im1 and Im2") (see Figs. 1(a) and 1(b)). The divided print images Im1 and Im2 are each printed by the printing device 1. In addition to the print image Im1, the character string "B2", which is coordinate information described below, is printed in the margin of the first label 111 (see Fig. 1(a)). The laminated labels 113B and 113C will be described later.

[0020] The jig 100A will be described in detail with reference to Figures 2 to 7. The jig 100A includes a resin base 200 and a guide plate 300A. The base 200 is a base having a rectangular shape in a plan view. All four corners of the base 200 may be formed into a tapered shape that is a substantially circular arc.

[0021] An opposing surface 210 is provided on the top surface of the base 200. Scales X1 to X10 and scales Y1 to Y8 are marked on the opposing surface 210 for positioning the first label 111. Also, the letters "1" to "9" are marked on the front end of the base 200 in correspondence with the scales X1 to X10. The letters "1" to "9" are arranged in order from left to right. The letters "A" to "G" are marked on the left end of the base 200 in correspondence with the scales Y1 to Y8. The letters "A" to "G" are arranged in order from front to back.

[0022] The facing surface 210 is adhesive to the release paper 111B of the first label 111. The facing surface 210 positions the release paper 111B with an adhesive force weaker than the adhesive force that bonds the adhesive layer of the first label 111 to the release paper 111B. In this case, the facing surface 210 faces and comes into contact with the release paper 111B of the first label 111.

[0023] The guide plate 300A is a transparent, L-shaped plate member. The guide plate 300A is disposed with its rear end close to the front end of the opposing surface 210 of the base 200. The front end of the base 200 is connected to the rear end of the guide plate 300A by hinge portions 220 and 230. The guide plate 300A can be opened and closed relative to the base 200 by the hinge portions 220 and 230. In other words, the guide plate 300A is provided so as to be foldable relative to the base 200. The guide plate 300A is provided so as to be detachable from the base 200.

[0024] The guide plate 300A has an L-shaped positioning portion 311A. The positioning portion 311A has a first positioning portion 310A and a second positioning portion 315A. The first positioning portion 310A extends in the front-rear direction. The second positioning portion 315A extends in the left-right direction. The left edge of the second label 112 abuts against the first positioning portion 310A to be positioned. The front edge of the second label 112 abuts against the second positioning portion 315A to be positioned. In other words, the two intersecting ends of the second label 112 abut against the positioning portion 311A to be positioned.

[0025] 2 and 4, the opening and closing operation of the jig 100A will be described. When the guide plate 300A is rotated in a direction to close relative to the base 200, the guide plate 300A covers the opposing surface 210 of the base 200 from above. As shown in FIG. 4, when the guide plate 300A is viewed from above in a closed state, the guide plate 300A is L-shaped. When the guide plate 300A is closed relative to the base 200, the guide plate 300A covers the front and left end sides of the opposing surface 210.

[0026] 3 to 5, an example of a method for producing a laminated label 113A using the jig 100A will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the user opens the guide plate 300A relative to the base 200. The user cuts off the margin on which the coordinate information "B2" is printed from the first label 111. The user checks the coordinate information "B2" printed in the margin and positions the left front corner of the first label 111 relative to the position of B2 on the facing surface 210, i.e., the intersection of the scale X2 and the scale Y2 (see FIG. 3). In this case, since the facing surface 210 of the base 200 has a predetermined adhesive strength, the first label 111 is adhered to the facing surface 210 and positioned at the position of the coordinate information "B2". The predetermined adhesive strength is an adhesive strength weaker than the adhesive strength of the adhesive layer of the first label 111. This makes it possible for the release paper 111B to be less likely to peel off from the base material 111A when the first label 111 is peeled off from the facing surface 210.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 4, the user closes the guide plate 300A against the facing surface 210 of the base 200 on which the first label 111 is positioned. As a result, the left and front ends of the first label 111 are sandwiched from above and below between the guide plate 300A and the facing surface 210. Then, the user peels the release paper 112B of the second label 112 from the substrate 112A. This exposes the adhesive layer of the substrate 112A.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 5, the user places the second label 112 on the first label 111 while positioning the left front corner where the left edge and front edge of the second label 112 intersect in the positioning portion 311A of the guide plate 300A. In other words, the user can automatically position the second label 112 at a predetermined bonding position on the first label 111 simply by placing the second label 112 on the first label 111 in accordance with the positioning portion 311A of the guide plate 300A. The user presses the second label 112 against the first label 111. This causes the adhesive surface of the second label 112 to come into contact with and bond to the first label 111.

[0029] The position of the front left corner of the second label 112 positioned by the positioning portion 311A is referred to as the reference position P1. The reference position P1 is a predetermined reference position on the opposing surface 210. In other words, the guide plate 300A positions the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 at the reference position P1 (see FIG. 4).

[0030] Next, the user opens the guide plate 300A relative to the base 200. The user peels off the first label 111, which has been positioned by adhering to the facing surface 210, from the facing surface 210. In this way, one laminated label 113A is created by bonding the first label 111 and the second label 112 together.

[0031] Here, guide plate 300A is detachable from hinge portions 230, 230. In this case, a user can attach guide plates 300B, 300C to base 200 via hinge portions 220, 230. Guide plates 300A to 300C have shapes different from one another.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 6, the guide plate 300B is used to create a laminated label 113B in which the print image Im3 is tilted clockwise in plan view by a predetermined angle. The guide plate 300B is a transparent plate that is approximately L-shaped in plan view. The guide plate 300B has an L-shaped positioning portion 311B. The positioning portion 311B has a first positioning portion 310A and a second positioning portion 315B. The first positioning portion 310B extends from the front left to the rear right. The second positioning portion 315B extends from the rear left to the front right. In other words, the L-shaped portion of the positioning portion 311B is rotated clockwise in plan view by a predetermined angle compared to the positioning portion 311A of the guide plate 300A.

[0033] When the guide plate 300B positions the second label 112 on the first label 111, the left side of the second label 112 abuts against the first positioning portion 310B and is positioned, and the front side of the second label 112 abuts against the second positioning portion 315B and is positioned. The position where the front left corner of the second label 112 is positioned relative to the base 200 is referred to as the reference position P2.

[0034] Because the L-shaped portion of the positioning portion 311B is tilted clockwise in a plan view, the user positions and sticks the second label 112 to the first label 111 in a state in which the second label 112 is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle relative to the first label 111. In this way, the user can create the stacked label 113B.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 7, the guide plate 300C is used to create a laminated label 113C in which the print images Im1 to Im3 are tilted counterclockwise in plan view by a predetermined angle. The guide plate 300C is a transparent plate that is approximately L-shaped in plan view. The guide plate 300C includes an L-shaped positioning portion 311C. The positioning portion 311C includes a first positioning portion 310C and a second positioning portion 315C. The first positioning portion 310C extends from the front right to the rear left. The second positioning portion 315C extends from the front left to the rear right. In other words, the positioning portion 311C is positioned at a position rotated counterclockwise in plan view by a predetermined angle compared to the positioning portion 311A of the guide plate 300A.

[0036] When the guide plate 300C positions the second label 112 on the first label 111, the left end of the second label 112 abuts against the first positioning portion 310C and is positioned. The front end of the second label 112 abuts against the second positioning portion 315C and is positioned. The position where the front left corner of the second label 112 is located with respect to the base 200 is referred to as the reference position P3.

[0037] Because the L-shaped portion of the positioning portion 311C is tilted counterclockwise, the user positions and sticks the second label 112 to the first label 111 in a state in which the second label 112 is rotated counterclockwise by a predetermined angle relative to the first label 111. In this way, the user can create a laminated label 113C.

[0038] As described above, the facing surface 210 of the base 200 adheres to and positions the release paper 111B with an adhesive force weaker than the adhesive force between the adhesive layer of the first label 111 and the release paper 111B. The guide plates 300A to 300C position the second label 112 relative to the first label 111, with the first label 111 being positioned by adhering to the facing surface 210.

[0039] With the first label 111 positioned by adhering to the facing surface 210 of the base 200, the jig 100A positions the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 using the guide plates 300A to 300C. In this state, the jig 100A is able to bond the second label 112 to the first label 111. Therefore, the step of positioning the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 and the step of bonding the first label 111 and the second label 112 together can be performed on the jig 100A. Therefore, the jig 100A can easily bond the first label 111 and the second label 112 together. Furthermore, because the facing surface 210 of the jig 100A has adhesive force to the first label 111, for example, the first label 111 can be positioned flat on the base 200.

[0040] The opposing surface 210 of the base 200 has adhesiveness that allows the release paper 111B to be peeled off. With the jig 100A, even after the first label 111 is peeled off from the base 200, no adhesive remains on the release paper 111B side of the first label 111. Therefore, the appearance of the bonded first label 111 and second label 112 is good.

[0041] Scales X1 to X10 and scales Y1 to Y8 for positioning the first label 111 are marked on the opposing surface 210 of the base 200. A user can easily and accurately position the first label 111 by aligning the scales X1 to X10 and scales Y1 to Y8 on the opposing surface 210.

[0042] The guide plates 300A to 300C are transparent. Because the guide plates 300A to 300C are transparent, the user can visually check the first label 111 sandwiched between the guide plates 300A to 300C and the base 200. This allows the user to position the second label 112 on the first label 111 while checking the position of the second label 112 relative to the first label 111. This makes it easier for the user to work.

[0043] The guide plates 300A to 300C include L-shaped positioning portions 311A to 311C that respectively come into contact with and position two intersecting ends of the second label 112. The user positions the two ends of the second label 112 relative to the L-shaped portions of the positioning portions 311A to 311C, allowing the user to position the second label 112 easily and accurately.

[0044] The guide plates 300A to 300C are provided so as to be foldable relative to the base 200. The guide plates 300A to 300C are foldable relative to the base 200. This makes them easy for the user to handle.

[0045] The guide plate 300A is detachably attached to the base 200 and positions the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 at a predetermined reference position P1 on the opposing surface 210 of the base 200. The guide plates 300B and 300C are detachably attached to the base 200 and can position the second label 112 at reference positions P2 and P3, respectively, that are different from the predetermined reference position P1 of the second label 112 set by the guide plate 300A. The jig 100A is replaceable with the guide plates 300B and 300C. This eliminates the need for a user to prepare another jig to which the guide plates 300B and 300C can be detached when using the guide plates 300B and 300C to position the second label 112 at reference positions P2 and P3 that are different from the reference position P1.

[0046] 8 and 9, an overview of the printer 1 for printing the first label 111 and the second label 112 will be described. The printer 1 is a label printer that prints character strings (characters, symbols, figures, etc.) on a thermal label, which is a long print medium. The printer 1 creates the first label 111 and the second label 112 by printing print images Im1 and Im2 on the thermal label.

[0047] The electrical configuration of the printing device 1 will be described with reference to Figure 9. The printing device 1 comprises a CPU 21, a ROM 22, a CGROM 23, a RAM 24, and a flash memory 25. The ROM 22, the CGROM 23, the RAM 24, and the flash memory 25 are each electrically connected to the CPU 21. The ROM 22 stores various programs and the like required for controlling the printing device 1. The CPU 21 performs various calculations based on these programs.

[0048] The CGROM 23 stores printing dot pattern data for printing various characters, classified by format and size, and associated with code data. The RAM 24 has multiple storage areas, including a text memory and a print buffer. The text memory stores object data in association with the data. The print buffer stores printing dot patterns for various character images, etc. Other storage areas store various calculation data, etc.

[0049] The flash memory 25 stores templates that define the attributes of the thermal labels attached to the printer 1. The templates define, for example, the dimensions of the thermal labels in association with each ID of the template information. The flash memory 25 also stores the formats of the guide plates 300A to 300C, a conversion table A, and the like.

[0050] The printing device 1 further includes a detection unit 8, an operation unit 7, a display unit 31, drive circuits 12-15, and an ADC 19. The detection unit 8, operation unit 7, drive circuits 12-15, and ADC 19 are each electrically connected to the CPU 21. The detection unit 8 is a known sensor that detects the type of thermal label attached to the printing device 1. The operation unit 7 is used to input various instructions to the printing device 1 (CPU 21). The operation unit 7 is, for example, a physical button that allows a user to input character strings such as text data. The operation unit 7 may be configured in other ways, such as a switch, dial, or touch panel, as long as it can input various instructions.

[0051] The display unit 31 is, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD). The display unit 31 is capable of displaying text and the like. The drive circuit 12 is an electronic circuit for outputting text and the like to the display unit 31. The drive circuit 13 is an electronic circuit for driving the tape feed motor 9 that transports the thermal label. The drive circuit 14 is an electronic circuit for driving the thermal head 10. The drive circuit 15 is an electronic circuit for driving the cutter motor 11 that operates a movable blade (not shown). The movable blade cuts the printed thermal label that is discharged outside the printing device 1.

[0052] The main processing will be described with reference to Fig. 10. The user operates the operation unit 7 to select a label creation mode for creating the first label 111 and the second label 112. When the label creation mode is selected, the CPU 21 reads a program from the flash memory 25 and executes the main processing.

[0053] The CPU 21 determines whether or not the print image Im1 for the first label 111 has been accepted (S1). If it is determined that the print image Im1 has not been accepted (S1: NO), the CPU 21 returns the process to S1 and waits. For example, if the print image Im1 has been edited by the user and it is determined that the print image Im1 for the first label 111 has been accepted (S1: YES), the CPU 21 determines whether or not any of the guide plates 300A to 300C has been selected (S3).

[0054] If it is determined that none of the guide plates 300A to 300C has been selected (S3: NO), the CPU 21 returns the process to S3 and waits. For example, the user selects the guide plate 300A from the guide plates 300A to 300B. In this case, it is determined that the user has selected one of the guide plates 300A to 300C (S3: YES), and the CPU 21 identifies the format of the selected guide plate 300A to 300C (S5).

[0055] The CPU 21 reads, for example, the format of the guide plate 300A from the flash memory 25. The format is information that models the shapes, dimensions, etc. of the guide plates 300A to 300C according to the specifications of the dimensions, etc. of the base 200. The position of the base 200 is specified by two-dimensional position information of the X and Y axes. The origin Ogn corresponds to the position of the character "B2" (see FIG. 11(a)).

[0056] The CPU 21 determines whether the print image Im2 for the second label 112 has been accepted (S7). If it is determined that the print image Im2 for the second label 112 has not been accepted (S7: NO), the CPU 21 returns the process to S7 and waits. If the user has selected a template and it is determined that the print image Im2 for the second label 112 has been accepted (S7: YES), the CPU 21 determines whether the relative bonding position of the second label 112 with respect to the first label 111 has been determined (S9).

[0057] When it is determined that the joining position of the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 has not been determined (S9: NO), the CPU 21 returns the process to S9 and waits. The user adjusts the relative positions of the print images Im1 and Im2 displayed on the display unit 31 using the operation unit 7 while checking the display unit 31. When it is determined that the joining position of the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 has been determined (S9: YES), the CPU 21 acquires information regarding the joining position of the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 (S11).

[0058] The CPU 21 calculates the relative distance between the identified second label 112 and the first label 111 based on the acquired information about the bonding position (S13). As shown in FIG. 11(b), when the bonding position of the first label 111 and the second label 112 has been determined, the CPU 21 identifies the front left corner of the second label 112 (corresponding to the reference position P1) as the origin Ogn. Here, the CPU 21 identifies the relative position Ref, which is the position of the front left corner of the first label 111. The CPU 21 identifies the distance between the origin Ogn of the second label 112 and the relative position Ref of the first label 111. For example, the distance between the relative position Ref of the first label 111 and the origin Ogn is identified as (x, y) = (-5, -5). That is, the distance (x, y)=(-5, -5) is information indicating the relative position of the first label 111 with respect to the reference positions P1 to P3 of the second label 112.

[0059] The CPU 21 refers to the conversion table A stored in the flash memory 25 and converts the distance (x, y) into coordinate information of the base 200 corresponding to the specified distance (x, y) = (-5, -5) (S15). Here, the conversion table A shown in FIG. 11(c) is a table showing the relationship between the distance between the relative position Ref and the origin Ogn and the coordinate information of the base 200 of the jig 100A. Because the first label 111 and the second label 112 are separated by "-5" in the X-axis direction, the CPU 21 specifies the coordinate of the base 200 as "2." Furthermore, because the first label 111 and the second label 112 are separated by "-5" in the Y-axis direction, the CPU 21 specifies the coordinate of the base 200 as "B." The specified coordinate information is "B2."

[0060] The CPU 21 determines whether a print instruction for the first label 111 has been received (S17). If it determines that a print instruction for the first label 111 has not been received (S17: NO), the CPU 21 returns the process to S17 and waits until a print instruction is received. For example, if the user has attached a thermal label on which the print image Im1 can be printed and it determines that a print instruction has been received (S17: YES), the CPU 21 prints the print image Im1 on the thermal label (S19). In this case, the CPU 21 prints the converted coordinate information "B2" along with the print image Im1 in the margin of the first label 111. This creates the first label 111.

[0061] The CPU 21 determines whether a print instruction for the second label 112 has been received (S21). If it is determined that a print instruction for the second label 112 has not been received (S21: NO), the CPU 21 returns the process to S21 and waits until a print instruction is received. For example, if the user has attached a thermal label on which to print the print image Im2 of the second label 112, and it is determined that a print instruction has been received (S21: YES), the CPU 21 prints the print image Im2 on the thermal label (S23). As a result, for example, the second label 112 is printed. The CPU 21 returns the process to S1.

[0062] As described above, the CPU 21 acquires information regarding the relative bonding position of the second label 112 with respect to the first label 111. Based on the acquired information regarding the bonding position, the CPU 21 calculates the distance (x, y) = (-5, -5), which is information indicating the relative position of the first label 111 with respect to the reference positions P1 to P3 of the second label 112. The CPU 21 converts the calculated distance (x, y) = (-5, -5) into coordinate information "B2", which is information indicating a position on the base 200 for positioning the first label 111. The CPU 21 prints the converted coordinate information "B2" on the thermal label.

[0063] The printer 1 prints on the thermal label coordinate information "B2" for positioning the first label 111 relative to the base 200. The user positions the first label 111 on the base 200 based on the coordinate information "B2". The user then positions the second label 112 at the predetermined reference positions P1 to P3 and attaches them to the first label 111 positioned on the base 200. This allows the user to easily attach the first label 111 and the second label 112 together.

[0064] The CPU 21 prints the coordinate information "B2" on the first label 111. The printing device 1 prints, on the first label 111, coordinate information for positioning the first label 111 relative to the base 200. The user can easily attach the first label 111 and the second label 112 together.

[0065] The CPU 21 prints the converted coordinate information "B2" in the margin of the first label 111. The printing device 1 can print the coordinate information "B2" in the margin of the first label 111. After bonding the first label 111 and the second label 112 together, the user can cut off the margin and use it.

[0066] A first modified example, a jig 100B, will be described with reference to Fig. 12. In the first modified example, components having the same functions as those in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified. The jig 100B differs from the above embodiment in that the first label 111 is attracted to the facing surface 210 by static electricity generated by a static electricity generator 115.

[0067] The static electricity generator 115 is provided inside the base 200. The static electricity generator 115 includes a switch SW. The switch SW is provided on the upper surface on the left side of the base 200. When the switch SW is turned OFF, the static electricity generator 115 does not generate static electricity on the opposing surface 210. When the switch SW is turned ON, the static electricity generator 115 generates static electricity on the opposing surface 210.

[0068] The user turns on the switch SW with the first label 111 positioned at a predetermined position on the facing surface 210. This causes the static electricity generator 115 to generate static electricity on the facing surface 210. The release paper 111B of the first label 111 is attracted to and positioned on the facing surface 210 of the base 200 by the generated static electricity. In this case, the facing surface 210 is attracted to and positioned on the release paper 111B with an attraction force weaker than the adhesive force between the adhesive layer of the first label 111 and the release paper 111B.

[0069] With the first label 111 positioned by adsorption to the facing surface 210, the user uses the guide plate 300A to position the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 and stick them together, as in the above embodiment. This creates a laminated label 113A. After sticking the second label 112 to the first label 111, the user can easily peel the first label 111 from the facing surface 210 by turning off the static electricity generated by the static electricity generator 115. Therefore, the jig 100B provides a good appearance to the laminated label 113A. In particular, the release paper 111B of the first label 111 is resistant to scratches, dirt, and the like.

[0070] 13 to 16, a second modified jig 100C will be described. In the second modified example, as in the first modified example, components having the same functions as those in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified. The jig 100C differs from the above embodiment in that it includes an extension base 215 and a rotation support portion 290, and the guide plate 300A rotates.

[0071] The extension base 215 is provided at the front end of the base 200. The extension base 215 is a plate-like portion that is rectangular in plan view and extends in the left-right direction. The rotation support portion 290 includes a first pivotal support portion 291, an arm portion 292, and a second pivotal support portion 293. The first pivotal support portion 291 is provided on the left side of the front end of the extension base 215, and supports the arm portion 292 so that it can rotate around an axis (not shown) that extends in the left-right direction. The arm portion 292 extends in a direction perpendicular to the axis. The second pivotal support portion 293 is provided at the tip of the arm portion 292, and rotatably supports the guide plate 300A.

[0072] 14, when the guide plate 300A is closed relative to the base 200 around the first pivotal support portion 291, the second pivotal support portion 293 is disposed at a position corresponding to the coordinate information "B2" of the base 200. In this state, the guide plate 300A rotates between the first position to the third position around the second pivotal support portion 293. In other words, the angle of the guide plate 300A relative to the base 200 can be changed by the rotation support portion 290.

[0073] 14, when the guide plate 300A is in the first position, the first positioning portion 310A of the positioning portion 311A extends in the front-rear direction, and the second positioning portion 315A extends in the left-right direction. In this case, the guide plate 300A can bond the second label 112 to the first label 111 while positioning the front left corner of the second label 112 at the reference position P1 using the positioning portion 311A. This allows the jig 100C to create a bonded label 113A, just like the jig 100A.

[0074] 15, the second position of guide plate 300A is a position obtained by rotating guide plate 300A clockwise in plan view by a predetermined angle from the first position around the axis of second pivot support portion 293. In this case, positioning portion 311A of guide plate 300A also rotates clockwise in plan view by the predetermined angle. For example, in the second position, positioning portion 311A is positioned in the same position as positioning portion 311B of guide plate 300B.

[0075] With the first label 111 positioned on the facing surface 210, the user closes the guide plate 300A to the base 200. In this state, the user rotates the guide plate 300A to the second position. Using the guide plate 300A, the user can position the front left corner of the second label 112 at the reference position P2 while bonding it to the first label 111. This allows the jig 100C to create the bonded label 113B, just like the jig 100A.

[0076] 16, the third position of guide plate 300A is a position where guide plate 300A is rotated counterclockwise in plan view by a predetermined angle from the first position around the axis of second pivot support portion 293. In this case, positioning portion 311A of guide plate 300A also rotates counterclockwise in plan view by the predetermined angle. For example, in the second position, positioning portion 311A is positioned at the same position as positioning portion 311C of guide plate 300C.

[0077] With the first label 111 positioned relative to the facing surface 210, the user closes the guide plate 300A to the base 200. In this state, the user rotates the guide plate 300A to the third position. Using the guide plate 300A, the user can position the front left corner of the second label 112 at the reference position P3 while bonding it to the first label 111. This allows the jig 100C to create a bonded label 113C, just like the jig 100A.

[0078] As described above, in the jig 100C, the angle of the guide plate 300A relative to the base 200 is variable, so that the second label 112 can be positioned in a tilted state relative to the first label 111.

[0079] 17 and 18, a third modified example of a jig 100D will be described. In the third modified example, as in the first and second modified examples, components having the same functions as those in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified. The jig 100D differs from the above embodiment in that a guide plate 300D is slidable.

[0080] As shown in FIG. 17, the jig 100D includes a base 200 and a guide plate 300D. A support plate portion 380 is provided on the rear end side of the base 200. Two pins 380A are fixed side by side on the left end side and center of the support plate portion 380, respectively. The guide plate 300D includes a main body portion 301 and a guide portion 302. The main body portion 301 has the same shape as the guide plate 300A of the above embodiment. The guide portion 302 is connected to the rear end of the main body portion 301 and has a rectangular shape extending in the left-right direction in a plan view. The guide portion 302 protrudes rightward beyond the right end portion of the main body portion 301. A guide hole 319 is provided in the guide portion 302. The guide hole 319 has a substantially oval shape extending in the left-right direction in a plan view.

[0081] The guide plate 300D is placed on top of the base 200, and two pins 380A are inserted from below into the guide holes 319 to lock the guide plate 300D. This allows the guide plate 300D to be slidable in the left-right direction on the top surface of the base 200 within the length of the guide holes 319. When placing the first label 111, the user simply places the guide plate 300D in the position shown in FIG. 17. When placing the second label 112, the user simply slides the guide plate 300D against the opposing surface 210 on which the first label 111 is positioned, and places the guide plate 300D in the position shown in FIG. 18. This allows the jig 100D to create a laminated label 113A, just like the jig 100A.

[0082] A fourth modified jig 100E will be described with reference to Fig. 19. In the fourth modified example, as in the first to third modified examples, components having the same functions as those in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified. The jig 100E differs from the above embodiment in that the entire area of the opposing surface 210 is covered by a guide plate 300E.

[0083] The guide plate 300E includes a main body 301 and a cover plate 390. The main body 301 has the same shape as the guide plate 300A of the above embodiment. The cover plate 390 is a plate that is rectangular in plan view. One end of the cover plate 390 is openably connected to the right end of the first positioning portion 310A of the guide plate 300E. When the cover plate 390 is closed against the opposing surface 210, it covers the areas of the scales X3 to X10 and the scales Y3 to Y8 on the base 200.

[0084] When creating the laminated label 113A, the user positions the first label 111 on the facing surface 210. Next, the user closes the guide plate 300E and opens the cover plate 390. In this state, the user positions the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 and adheres them together, as in the above embodiment. In this case, the user closes the cover plate 390. The user presses the cover plate 390 from above. This allows the user to press the second label 112 against the first label 111 with equal force. Therefore, the first label 111 and the second label 112 are reliably adhered to each other.

[0085] On the other hand, when jig 100E is not in use, the user may store it with cover plate 390 closed. This allows jig 100E to protect opposing surface 210 with main body 301 and cover plate 390.

[0086] The above embodiment can be further modified in various ways as follows. In the jig 100A of the above embodiment, the facing surface 210 of the base 200 has adhesiveness, but this is not limited to this. For example, the material of the facing surface 210 of the base 200 may be an elastomer having a predetermined frictional force. Since the first label 111 contacts the facing surface 210 having a predetermined frictional force, the first label 111 is less likely to move on the facing surface 210 while positioned on the facing surface 210. This positions the first label 111 relative to the base 200. Therefore, even if the material of the facing surface 210 is an elastomer, the jig can achieve the same effects as the above embodiment.

[0087] Although jig 100A has scales X1 to X10 and scales Y1 to Y8 provided on opposing surface 210, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, opposing surface 210 may be divided into smaller scales. In this case, a conversion table corresponding to the divided scales may be stored in flash memory 25.

[0088] Although the guide plates 300A to 300C of the jig 100A are detachable, this is not limiting. For example, guide plates may be inclined at an angle greater than that of the guide plates 300A to 300C. The shapes of the guide plates 300A to 300C may be changed as appropriate.

[0089] Although the guide plates 300A to 300C are transparent, this is not limiting. For example, the guide plates 300A to 300C may be black and may or may not have transparency.

[0090] The guide plates 300A to 300C and the base 200 are configured to be foldable by the hinge portions 220 and 230, but the hinge portions may have other configurations.

[0091] In the above embodiment, the main processing is executed by the printing device 1, but this is not limited to this. The computer on which the main processing is executed is not limited to the printing device 1, and may be any computer (for example, a PC, tablet, etc.) that has a user interface function.

[0092] The printer 1 in the above embodiment calculates coordinate information using the left rear corner of the second label 112 as the reference positions P1 to P3, but this is not limiting. For example, the coordinate information may be calculated using another corner of the second label 112 as the reference position.

[0093] In the above embodiment, the relative distance between the second label 112 and the left rear corner of the first label 111 is calculated, but this is not limiting. For example, the distance between the right front corner of the second label 112 and the right front corner of the first label 111 may be calculated. In this case, it is preferable to provide another conversion table instead of conversion table A.

[0094] In the above embodiment, the CPU 21 prints the coordinate information "B2" in the margin, but this is not limited to this. For example, the CPU 21 may display the coordinate information "B2" as a character string on the display unit 31. In this case, the user can recognize the coordinate information on the facing surface 210. Furthermore, the user does not need to cut off the margin of the first label 111. Note that the CPU 21 may notify the user of the coordinate information "B2" by voice, for example.

[0095] In the above embodiment, the printer 1 printed the first label 111 and the second label 112 using thermal labels, but this is not limiting. For example, the printer 1 may create the first label 111 and the second label 112 using thermal transfer laminate type labels.

[0096] Although the jig 100B in the above embodiment is provided with the static electricity generator 115, this is not limiting. For example, the jig 100B may be provided with a vacuum device. In this case, the jig 100B may be positioned by attracting the first label 111 and the opposing surface 210 by vacuuming the space between them.

[0097] In the jig 100C of the above embodiment, the guide plate 300A moves to the first position, the second position, and the third position, but this is not limiting. The guide plate 300A may position the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 at an angle other than the first position, the second position, and the third position.

[0098] In the jigs 100D and 100E of the above-described embodiments, the main body 301 of the guide plates 300D and 300E positions the second label 112 at the reference position P1, but this is not limited to this. For example, the main body 301 of the jigs 100D and 100E may have the same shape as the guide plates 300B and 300C, and may position the second label 112 relative to the first label 111 at the reference positions P2 and P3. In this case, the shape of the cover plate 390 of the jig 100E may be determined to match the shape of the guide plates.

[0099] Instead of the CPU 21, a microcomputer, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like may be used as a processor. The main processing may be distributed among multiple processors. The non-transitory storage medium may be any storage medium capable of retaining information regardless of the period for which the information is stored. The non-transitory storage medium may not include a temporary storage medium (e.g., a transmitted signal). For example, the program may be downloaded (i.e., transmitted as a transmission signal) from a server connected to a network and stored in the flash memory 25. In this case, the program may be stored in a non-transitory storage medium such as a hard disk drive provided in the server. The above-described variations may be combined with each other as long as no contradictions arise.

[0100] In the above embodiment, the guide plates 300A to 300E correspond to the "first positioning member" of the present invention. The guide plates 300A to 300E correspond to the "second positioning member" of the present invention. The distance (x, y) = (-5, -5) corresponds to the "first information" of the present invention. The coordinate information "B2" corresponds to the "second information" of the present invention. The rotation support portion 290 corresponds to the "support portion" of the present invention. The support plate portion 380 and the pin 380A correspond to the "support mechanism" of the present invention. The cover plate 390 corresponds to the "plate member" of the present invention.

[0101] The CPU 21 that executes the process of S11 corresponds to the "acquisition means" of the present invention. The CPU 21 that executes the process of S13 corresponds to the "calculation means" of the present invention. The CPU 21 that executes the process of S15 corresponds to the "conversion means" of the present invention. The CPU 21 that executes the process of S19 corresponds to the "output means" of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0102] 1 Printing device 21 CPU 100A~100E Jig 111 First Label 111A Base material 111B Release paper 112 Second Label 112A Base material 112B Release paper 113A~113C Laminated Labels 115 Static electricity generator 200 base 220, 230 Hinge part 210 Opposite Surface 290 Rotation support part 300A~300E Guide Plate 311 Positioning unit 380 Support plate part 390 Cover Plate Im1~Im3 Printed images X1~X10 scale Y1~Y8 scale

Claims

1. A jig for attaching a second label to the substrate side of a first label having a substrate, an adhesive layer, and a release paper laminated in this order, a base having an opposing surface that faces a second surface of the release paper of the first label opposite to the first surface on the adhesive layer side of the release paper, and that adheres to and positions the second surface of the release paper with an adhesive strength weaker than the adhesive strength that adheres the adhesive layer of the first label to the release paper; a first positioning member that positions the second label relative to the first label in a state in which the first label is positioned by adhering to the facing surface; A jig comprising:

2. The jig according to claim 1 , wherein the opposing surface of the base is provided with an adhesive portion from which the second surface of the release paper can be peeled off.

3. A jig for attaching a second label to the substrate side of a first label having a substrate, an adhesive layer, and a release paper laminated in this order, a base having an opposing surface that faces a second surface of the release paper of the first label opposite to the first surface on the adhesive layer side of the release paper, and that adsorbs and positions the second surface of the release paper with an adsorption force that is weaker than the adhesive force that adheres the adhesive layer of the first label to the release paper; a first positioning member that positions the second label relative to the first label in a state in which the first label is positioned by being attracted to the opposing surface; A jig comprising:

4. a static electricity generating device for generating static electricity on the opposing surface; Equipped with 4. The jig according to claim 3, wherein the second surface of the first label is attracted to and positioned on the opposing surface of the base by the static electricity generated by the static electricity generator.

5. 5. The jig according to claim 1, wherein the opposing surface of the base has a scale marked thereon for positioning the first label.

6. 6. The jig according to claim 1, wherein the first positioning member is transparent.

7. A jig as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the first positioning member has L-shaped positioning portions that abut against the two intersecting ends of the second label to position it.

8. the first positioning member covers a portion of the base when positioning the second label relative to the first label; The jig according to claim 7 , further comprising a plate member that can cover a portion of the base other than the part when positioning the second label relative to the first label.

9. 9. The jig according to claim 1, wherein the first positioning member is foldable relative to the base.

10. a support portion provided on the base and configured to rotatably support the first positioning member; Equipped with 10. The jig according to claim 1, wherein the first positioning member is capable of changing an angle relative to the base.

11. a support mechanism provided on the base and supporting the first positioning member slidably relative to the opposing surface; The jig according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it comprises:

12. the first positioning member is detachably provided on the base and positions the second label relative to the first label at a predetermined position on the opposing surface of the base; a second positioning member that is detachably provided on the base and that is capable of positioning the second label at a position different from the predetermined position of the second label determined by the first positioning member; The jig according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it comprises:

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