Label Tape Connector with Clamping and Adhesive Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing apparatuses for connecting label tapes often result in misalignments and inferior quality labeling due to inaccurate alignment of film or label ends, requiring readjustment and affecting the reliability of the connection process.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus comprising a clamping element, cutting device, adhesive application device, and connecting device that securely fixes and aligns the first label end, applies adhesive material, and precisely connects the second label end to the first, ensuring accurate and reliable bonding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If label tapes are connected using conventional apparatuses, then the connection process can be automated, but misalignments occur between film ends leading to inferior quality labeling
Solution Approach 1:
The first label end is clamped and fixed in advance before the connection process begins. This preliminary positioning ensures that when the second label end is brought into contact with the first, precise alignment is achieved, eliminating misalignments while maintaining automation
Solution Approach 2:
A connecting device acts as an intermediary mechanism between the two label ends. This device facilitates the precise bringing together of the label ends while maintaining their aligned position, ensuring accurate bonding without requiring manual readjustment
2Device complexity
If label ends are joined without secure fixing, then the connection process is simpler, but misalignments require readjustment during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping element secures the first label end in its correct position before the connection operation. This preliminary fixing eliminates the need for readjustment during operation, ensuring reliable connection while keeping the overall process simple and automated
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting device automatically aligns and connects the second label end to the fixed first label end without requiring external readjustment. The system performs its own alignment function, ensuring reliability while maintaining operational simplicity
3Reliability
If adhesive material is applied to label ends, then reliable bonding is achieved, but precise alignment must be maintained during application
Solution Approach 1:
The first label end is clamped and positioned in advance before adhesive application. This preliminary alignment ensures that when adhesive is applied and the second label end is brought into contact, precise bonding is achieved without requiring complex alignment maintenance during the application process
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus ensures a reliable and accurate connection of label ends, improving the operational reliability and quality of labeling results by preventing misalignment and ensuring precise alignment and bonding.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive application device for applying adhesive material to an adhesive area of the first label end upstream of the clamping element, a connecting device for bringing a second label end of a second label tape to the first label end of the first label tape and for connecting the second label end to the first label end in the adhesive area
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AI summary
An apparatus for connecting label tapes, the apparatus comprising a feed-through area through which the label tapes can be passed along a transport direction, a clamping element for clamping an area of a first label tape, a cutting device upstream of the clamping element for cutting a first label end of the first label tape, an adhesive application device for applying adhesive material to an adhesive area of the first label end upstream of the clamping element, a connecting device for bringing a second label end of a second label tape to the first label end of the first label tape and for connecting the second label end to the first label end in the adhesive area.