Tire Labeling System with Segmented Adhesive Roll
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tire labeling systems face challenges in efficiently updating tire information due to strong adhesive labels, leading to significant costs in replacing and scrapping old labels when new performance data becomes available, especially in large-scale tire production.
Innovation Solution
A tire labeling system that includes a printer and an applicator capable of printing and applying labels on a per-label basis, with a frame facilitating movement along multiple axes for precise label placement and removal from backing, allowing for automated and efficient application of updated tire information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If preprinted labels on rolls are used for tire labeling, then labeling efficiency is improved, but adaptability to update tire information deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The label is segmented into two functional parts: a reusable backing sheet and a detachable label portion. This allows the label to be applied to tires in rolls (maintaining productivity) while enabling individual label updates by simply replacing the label portion without scrapping the entire roll (improving adaptability).
Solution Approach 2:
The labeling system transitions from static preprinted rolls to a dynamic system where label information can be updated. The label portion can be dynamically replaced with new information while maintaining the same physical label structure and application process, resolving the contradiction between efficiency and adaptability.
2Reliability
If strong adhesive is used to ensure label durability during shipment, then label reliability is improved, but ease of label removal and replacement deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The label system is divided into a backing sheet and a label portion with differentiated adhesive properties. The backing sheet has strong adhesive for secure handling and shipment, while the label portion has controlled adhesive strength that allows easy removal and replacement, resolving the contradiction between durability and ease of replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the labeling system have different adhesive properties tailored to their specific functions. The backing sheet uses strong adhesive for structural integrity and shipment durability, while the label portion uses moderate adhesive that balances durability during use with ease of removal for updates.
3Ease of manufacture
If entire rolls of labels are scrapped when updates are needed, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but economic cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The label roll is segmented into reusable backing sheets and replaceable label portions. When updates are needed, only the label portions need to be replaced while the backing sheets can be reused, dramatically reducing material waste and economic cost while maintaining simple manufacturing processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables recovery and reuse of the backing sheet material. Instead of discarding entire rolls when updates are needed, the backing sheets are recovered and reused with new label portions, minimizing waste and reducing the economic cost of label updates.
Data Source
AI summary
A tire labeling system (10) for printing a label (L) and applying the label (L) on a surface of a tire (T). A printer (12) is provided to print the label and an applicator (20) is provided to transfer the label (L) from the printer (12) to the tire (T) and apply the label (L) to the tire (T).