Cable Label Shape Customization via Dynamic Width Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing printing apparatuses for cable labels lack the ability to freely set label shapes, often resulting in either insufficient display area or excessive label size, and require significant user input, making it difficult to achieve desired label configurations.
Innovation Solution
A computer program and apparatus that allow users to input specific dimensions and settings for label width, display area, overlap width, and temporary fixed length to customize the shape of cable labels, enabling precise configuration and cutting of label sheets based on these inputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a label is produced by cutting a tape roll with a predetermined width, then the label production is simple and automated, but the label width is limited and cannot be freely set
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic label width adjustment by allowing the label width to be changed through software parameters rather than being fixed by physical tape roll dimensions. The printing apparatus can adapt to different label widths by adjusting the cutting positions and label configuration based on input parameters, enabling both simple automated production and flexible width selection.
2Loss of information
If the label display area is made large to accommodate all information, then all information can be displayed, but the label size becomes excessive and wasteful
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by configuring different portions of the label with different functions and sizes. The label width and display area are optimized locally based on the specific information requirements, allowing the label to be just large enough to display necessary information without excess material. The system adjusts label dimensions locally according to the content being printed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the label shape is entirely customized by the user, then the label can perfectly match user requirements, but the user burden and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by providing pre-configured label templates and default settings that users can select without extensive customization. The system prepares common label configurations in advance, allowing users to quickly set up labels by selecting from predefined options rather than designing from scratch, thus reducing user burden while maintaining customization capability.
4Ease of manufacture
If the label width is fixed to the tape roll width, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the label cannot be optimized for different cable sizes and information requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by allowing the label width parameter to be dynamically adjusted based on cable diameter and information requirements. The system changes the label width parameter within certain limits by adjusting cutting positions and label configuration, enabling precise label sizing for different applications while maintaining a relatively simple manufacturing process using standard tape rolls.
Data Source
AI summary
A non-transitory computer-readable medium stores a computer program for setting a shape of a label causing a computer to execute: receiving an input of first information for setting a width of a second part in a first direction; receiving an input of second information for setting a height in a second direction of a display area of the second part; receiving an input of third information for setting a height in the second direction of an overlap width area of the second part, an end portion of the display area in a third direction being capable of adhering to the overlap width area; receiving an input of fourth information for setting a height of a first protruding portion in the second direction; and setting a shape of the label, based on the input first information, second length information, third length information and fourth information.