JPS58501216A - Manufacturing equipment for parts with identification marks - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Manufacturing equipment for parts with identification marks The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a member with an identification mark, and in particular to the size and font of the identification mark and the base of the member. can be individually selected and then manufactured into parts with individual letters or unique letter identification markings. The present invention relates to devices that can be combined in a manner that allows

In particular, the present invention provides coins for producing members with identification marks such as baggage holes, apertures, and identification cards. It is suitable for application as a vending machine that operates with paper money or banknotes.

Conventionally, parts with identification marks such as baggage holes and drilled holes have been used to store necessary information from the paper base. Information can be written on or printed on the card, or embossed onto a thin plastic substrate. It consisted of a wide variety of devices that came to be used to write down information. The back of the above plastic base The surface has an embossed contact base suitable for adhering to the itemized area of luggage or other surfaces. The adhesive has already been applied.

In any of the above systems, the individually written or printed fonts are not necessarily easy to read. In addition, parts with identification marks such as baggage holes and drilled holes may be exposed to water or other solvents. Unfortunately, the disadvantage is that the information that should be conveyed is lost.

Embossed self-adhesive substrates are more permanent in terms of information retention. However, these substrates can be reliably bonded to surfaces such as containers, suitcases, etc. do not have.

This is because there are variations in the adequacy of the adhesive layer on these surfaces. Ru.

In addition, plastic models such as the rDymoJ™ tape labeling machine A disadvantage of the embossed engraving machine is that only one print font or print size can be used. be.

The object of the present invention is to provide identification markings which do not have the above-mentioned drawbacks or at least are less likely to be present. An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for selectively manufacturing parts.

According to the present invention, the substrate selection means, the identification mark selection means, and the selected identification mark are selected. It consists of means for marking the base in a predetermined manner so that the user can identify it during use. The substrate on which the mark is to be marked can be selected from among the specified substrates, and the specified identification mark characters can be selected from among the specified substrates. A member with an identification mark, on which a series of identification marks selected from among the members can be written on the substrate. Manufacturing equipment is provided.

Preferably, the substrate selection means selects a substrate of a suitable shape, pattern, decoration or form. means for selecting from among a range of substrates. Preferably, the substrate selection means comprises a variety of means to choose from preformed cards, labels, discs, notes, etc. Preferably, there is a means by which this type of member can be manufactured from a continuous band or strip of substrate. It will be.

Preferably, the means for selecting an identification mark comprises means for selecting an identification mark from a predetermined range of characters. and then match these characters to one or more of a number of identifying typefaces. It can be composed of means. Preferably, the identification mark selection means selects the selected identification mark. It has means for arranging it in a predetermined series of sizes.

Optimally, the identification mark selection means creates a matrix of characters from the various identification print fonts. , and has a microprocessor programmed to adjust its size. .

For coin-operated or bill-operated vending machines that produce identifying labels, bills, etc. Let me first explain one embodiment of the present invention. This vending machine is a consumer special feature. Baggage holes, casting holes and identification cards are provided according to special requirements. simplest type This type of vending machine has a well-known banknote-operated or coin-operated loading and clearing key, Alphanumeric keys with various keys such as pace key, pack space key, cursor key, etc. Consists of a keyboard. Preferably, the vending machine displays the selected information in a predetermined arrangement. It also consists of a video screen. The keyboard also has font selection keys and It may also include an size selection key. The selected identification mark base is made of a suitable material. Will it be a preformed material, or can labels and tags be formed by punching? or other suitable means to form a roll. example For example, metal substrates may be marked with an engraving tool, or with a spark engraving tool or laser. The etching is performed using a laser etching tool, which is a known technique. Plasti The base plate can also be stamped or etched with a suitable stamping or etching tool. base body A feeling of being able to receive the image created by the electromagnetic formation cover on all or part of the surface of the It is also possible to provide a photosensitive part or an electromagnetic sensitive part.

For identification mark selection, size selection, and arrangement, information is transferred to the substrate via identification mark imprinting means. by a pre-programmed microprocessor that can also control the It is preferable to control the

Preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a side view of the dispensing/nuclear marking device, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of the device.

For ease of description and illustration, microprocessors and other electronic control devices are , is omitted because it is considered to be an obvious book for those skilled in the art.

In FIG. 1, the device according to the invention consists of a dispenser 1 for label stock 2. In FIG. this The dispenser consists of an outer cover 3 and a stepper motor (not shown). A key is rotatably supported on the shaft 4 so as to be able to rotate selectively nine times by appropriate means. It consists of Rosell 3a. A label material distribution gate 5 is provided to distribute labels as needed. Selectively distribute bell material. A conveyor 6 is provided below the distribution gate 5. This operation is also controlled by a step motor. Midway between both ends of the top of the conveyor An x-y recorder frame 7 is provided at the position, and a marking pen 8 is attached to the movable carriage 9 of this frame. Let's go. Polyurethane and other crosslinkable polymers are used. x-y recorder frame Detects the position of the label material 2 below the conveyor and stops the conveyor. A photoelectric sensor 10 is provided to position the label material at a desired marking position.

providing a hardening layer 11 with a light source 12 such as an ultraviolet lamp with suitable radiation characteristics; During the passage of the label, the ink on the label is cured or crosslinked. ink Once cross-linked, start the conveyor and separate the printed labels as needed. Send to distribution chute 15. Distribution chute 15 Above rotating chain dispenser 1 4 will be provided.

As the printed labels are fed into the chute, a photovoltaic cell (not shown) Which sensor means actuates the dispensing gate 15 of the dispenser 14 to The auxiliary chain 16 is released from the opening 17 of the sensor drum 18.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of FIG. 1, but for clarity, the dispenser 1 The outer cover of No. 4 is omitted.

The dispenser drum 18 has a spiral shape that allows it to accommodate a large number of auxiliary chains. An opening 17 is provided in the opening 17. The position of the gate 15 with respect to the opening 17 of the advancing column is It may be controlled electronically or mechanically. Carousel 3-piece vertical rack from 19 Therefore, various colors and other characteristics can be incorporated into the label material in a predetermined arrangement. . Benns 8 of different colors are arranged (2) on the rack 20 adjacent to the x-y recorder. There is. One of the X-Y recorders receives instructions from the microprocessor. To select the ben 21, an identification mark of a predetermined printed color can be obtained. like this An x-y recorder with the ability to select a given ben (and therefore a given ink color) is well known. In addition to arranging Bens of different colors, recorder rack 2 0 has pens with different thicknesses of pen tips arranged to match the font of the selected identification mark. be. For example, if the substrate has small printed characters, a very fine nib may be used. Select a ben with a pressure microprocessor to ensure easy-to-read print. I can do grams.

For use, the user inserts a predetermined amount of currency or credit card into the acceptor. Once turned on, the device will be in ready mode. In this preparation mode, the video The video screen turns on and is used through instructions and questions that appear on the video screen. The microprocessor is programmed to allow the person and the device to interact.

The available fonts will appear on the screen or in the notification area attached to the device and will be displayed correctly. is confirmed by code.

The outline of the label stock will appear on the screen, allowing you to create the desired shape within the boundaries of the label stock. You can enter the required information using . Enter the required information and display this on the video screen. After checking, the user can label the multiplication or division function on the keyboard. You can adjust the size of the information column or part thereof to fit the dimensions of the file material. If necessary , additional keyboard functions allow you to customize all or part of the information to your liking. You can change the font and/or color of the printed text. User enters the information column Once satisfied and any corrections made, place the device in engraving mode. conveyor belt Transfer the selected label material 2 from the carousel 6a to the engraving station using the machine 6. Move. Therefore, the position of the label material is detected by a photocell 10. x-y recorder Therefore, select Ben 8 with the desired color and/or nib width and return to "Prepare" mode. . The conveyor 6 is stopped and the marking pen 8 is activated. Information entered in memory The stamping ben 8 is stamped by a step motor controlled by a microprocessor. Adjust along the X and Y axes (and two axes if necessary). When the engraving is finished, engrave Transfer the stamped label to the curing layer 11, stop the conveyor, and allow complete curing. Next Next, the label is sent out from the chute 13 together with the auxiliary chain 16, and the device is turned off. disappear.

The system operates according to two main modes: configuration mode and stamping mode. composition By programming the mode, the user can change the text type, font, design and label material. Select all types. Enter information into memory buffers in response to system prompts and then correct the information at will from the keyboard until the last correction command is rejected. can.

Once the point of no return is reached, the system enters engraving mode and all input from the keyboard is becomes impossible. The imprint area for the system is approximately in a matrix of l 5 w spacing. The information and text generated by the character generator are determined by IJ Lux. Other parts of the mori are used when selecting body type and font (and design). map the data to this matrix. In engraving mode, "Configuration Buffer" is " When the engraving buffer becomes available, data from this buffer is used for engraving under program control. Drive the tool.

The positioning of the marking tool is controlled by properly interlocked step motors and If necessary, a third step motor is used to control the movement in the -CZ axis. Prog The ram also controls the engraving tool on and off to match the selected tool model.

Vending machines also have side signals through sensors and servo equipment (relays, step motors). can. Detection through microswitch and/or optopair and input It gives information to the processor through the power boat. Similarly, the service that drives the vending machine The robot device is controlled through the output port.

Many changes and modifications may be made to the device of the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It should be obvious to those skilled in the art that this can be done.

The label material can be any suitable material such as metal, plastic or other durable material. may be constructed from a composite of these materials, such as a metal/plastic laminate. La The bell material can be selected in terms of colors and color combinations, and can also have advertising or You may also include other items. Alternatively, the label material can be made from rolls or strips. It may also be formed by stamping or punching.

For stamping identification marks, use stamping tools, inkjet, printing, and stamping tools that control electromagnetic stamps. It can be done by various means such as relief carving. Alternatively, engraving can be done by e.g. laser etching. It is best to implement it from time to time. Vaporized materials removed during etching can be easily removed. Another advantage of laser engraving is that it does not contaminate mechanical or electrical parts.

In yet another embodiment of the invention, the label stock is an "instant" photographic film. It may be formed from an electromagnetic layer such as. This type of layer can be directly coated with optical means or other Information can be easily transferred by electromagnetic means. In yet another embodiment of the invention, Part or all of the label material consists of such "instant" photographic film By doing so, the user's image can be transferred to the label.

In order to be applied to make luggage tags etc. at international airports, the equipment must be equipped with equivalents in each country's language. Computer-controlled multilingual translation to ensure accurate label information Or add a transliteration function. For example, to translate Japanese or Chinese, use Light The pen produces an image of the text on the video screen, and this image is scanned into the computer. If we reconstruct a mathematical model that can be translated or transliterated into other languages, In other embodiments of the invention, a plurality of identical marks, suitable for example for boreholes, may be used. The label material could be provided as a porous section. Therefore, the larger For the same price as standard luggage tags and ID cards, there are many small labels with the same information on them. I was able to make bells and bills.

The present invention also includes labels, chains, locking tags, etc. A function for distributing label attachment means can also be added.

Although the present invention has been described with particular reference to coin-operated or bill-operated vending machines, However, the present invention can be modified so that it can be applied to other uses such as serial answer number markers and recognition markers. It should be easy to understand what you can do.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, ``When lost, the nearest American This translation function can also be used for predetermined messages such as "Please return me to the Kisspress office." Can be used. Such messages can be selected to be translated into the language of the country where the device is installed. Can be programmed manually or automatically.

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[Claims] (1) A substrate selection means, an identification mark selection means, and a selected identification mark on the selected substrate. It consists of a means for marking in a prescribed manner, which allows the user to mark the identification mark during use. The substrate can be selected from among the predetermined substrates, and the substrate can be selected from among the predetermined identification marks. An apparatus for manufacturing a member with an identification mark, which is capable of marking a selected series of identification marks on the substrate. (2) The shape, pattern, decoration or form selected from a predetermined array by the substrate selection means. (3) The base selection means comprises a preformed base member. Claim No. 1 comprising a dispenser means incorporated and adapted to dispense. Apparatus according to paragraph 1 or paragraph 2. (4) Long and thin strip with one or more means for selecting the base) From the IJ knob to the base member Claim 1 consists of a dispenser means adapted to select or the device according to paragraph 2. (5) Before the means for selecting an identification mark consists of a means for selecting an identification mark from a predetermined range of characters. Apparatus as set forth in the claims. (6) The selection means for the identification mark is a means for matching the identification mark characters to one or more shapes. A device according to the claims. (7) The identification mark selection means is a matrix of characters selected from a predetermined range of identification print fonts. said patent comprising microprocessor means programmed to provide an array of Apparatus according to the claims. (8) At least two means for marking the selected identification mark on the garden substrate are arranged orthogonally to each other. as claimed in the preceding claims, comprising recorder means adapted to move in two planes. equipment. (9) An apparatus for manufacturing a member with an identification mark as substantially described above. (g) An apparatus for manufacturing a member with an identification mark substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.