EP4041640A1 - Technik zur kennzeichnung eines prolaten objekts - Google Patents
Technik zur kennzeichnung eines prolaten objektsInfo
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- EP4041640A1 EP4041640A1 EP20781571.3A EP20781571A EP4041640A1 EP 4041640 A1 EP4041640 A1 EP 4041640A1 EP 20781571 A EP20781571 A EP 20781571A EP 4041640 A1 EP4041640 A1 EP 4041640A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
- B41J3/00—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed
- B41J3/407—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
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- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
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- B41F—PRINTING MACHINES OR PRESSES
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- B41F16/0006—Transfer printing apparatus for printing from an inked or preprinted foil or band
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
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- B41J29/00—Details of, or accessories for, typewriters or selective printing mechanisms not otherwise provided for
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- B41J2029/3937—Wireless communication between the printer and the cartridge, carriage or printhead
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
- B65C3/00—Labelling other than flat surfaces
- B65C3/02—Affixing labels to elongated objects, e.g. wires, cables, bars, tubes
Definitions
- the invention relates to a technique for marking a prolate object, for example a conductor.
- the invention relates to a device for the circumferentially closed arrangement of a marking around the object or the provision of a marking which can be arranged in a closed circumferential manner around the object.
- label printers are conventionally used which print a label which, after printing, has to be mounted on the conductor by manual work.
- the document US 2003/146943 A1 describes a printer which alternately prints and cuts a label.
- Document US 2004/0211522 A1 describes a machine that winds a pre-printed wrap-around label on a spindle roll around a conductor.
- a monolithic machine for printing and applying wrap-around labels is known from document US 2008/0073023 A1.
- the conventional devices can only print certain labels and, if an automated application is integrated, then no other printing applications are possible with such a device.
- the document US 5,843,252 A describes a label printer and a label applicator system which measure a conveying speed and a height of a package.
- the height of the respective package has no influence on the labels to be printed and is used to adjust the printhead.
- the invention is therefore based on the object of providing a device for a printing system, preferably with the size and portability of a table-top device, so that the system can be converted in a short time to various applications of object identification, preferably various applications of conductor identification.
- a further or more specific task consists in arranging or providing appropriate identification for different objects as well.
- a first aspect relates to a device for the circumferentially closed arrangement of a marking around a prolate object, preferably around a ladder, or for providing a marking that can be arranged in a circumferentially closed manner around a prolate object, preferably around a conductor.
- the device comprises a material interface which is designed to receive a print medium printed by a printer as a printed product; a data interface which is designed to communicate with the printer for the purpose of arranging or providing the identifier; at least one sensor which is designed to detect control signals which imply or indicate at least one measured variable of the object to be identified, the at least one sensor being in a data connection with the data interface; and at least one actuator which is designed to arrange the identification on the object in a circumferentially closed manner or to provide it in a circumferentially closed arrangement in accordance with the communication via the data interface and by means of the printed product output by the printer.
- embodiments of the device can prevent an unsuitable printed product from being output and / or an object (preferably a conductor) which does not fit the print job from the printer is provided with a label. This can prevent wasted media and media, or prevent incorrectly assigned identifications to objects.
- the communication via the data interface can include control signals, for example the control signals for at least one measured variable, the at least one measured variable, parameters calculated from the control signals for at least one measured variable (for example a length) for printing the print medium or for arranging the identification, an instruction for execution an action on the part of the device or the printer and / or a response to the completion of the action on the part of the device or the printer.
- control signals for example the control signals for at least one measured variable, the at least one measured variable, parameters calculated from the control signals for at least one measured variable (for example a length) for printing the print medium or for arranging the identification, an instruction for execution an action on the part of the device or the printer and / or a response to the completion of the action on the part of the device or the printer.
- the device can furthermore comprise a control unit and / or a regulating unit via which the at least one sensor is in data connection with the data interface.
- the control unit and / or the regulating unit can be designed to calculate a length from the control signals for at least one measured variable of the object and to send the calculated length to the printer via the data interface.
- control unit and / or the regulating unit can be designed to configure the printer for printing the print medium as a function of a measured variable of the object.
- control unit and / or the regulating unit can be designed to control and / or regulate the at least one actuator for arranging or providing the identification according to the communication via the data interface.
- the control signals sent to the printer via the data interface for at least one measured variable of the object or the calculated length sent to the printer via the data interface can be a specification (for example a setpoint value of a control unit of the printer) on the printed product of the printer recorded at the material interface.
- the control signals sent to the printer via the data interface for at least one measured variable of the object or the calculated length sent to the printer via the data interface can control or specify a selection of the print medium and / or a print material used for printing the print medium.
- the control signals for at least one measured variable of the object can be sent directly to the printer, for example to a control unit or regulating unit of the printer, via the data connection of the at least one sensor.
- the control unit or regulating unit of the printer can be designed to calculate a length from the control signals for at least one measured variable of the object.
- the control unit or regulating unit of the printer can be designed to control or regulate the printing of the print medium, preferably a size of marking information printed on the print medium and / or a length of the printed product, according to the calculated length or the length received via the data interface.
- the sensor signals for the measured variable of the object and / or the calculated length can control or specify a length of the identification, a print length on the printed product and / or a font size on the printed product.
- the at least one measured variable of the object can include a diameter and / or circumference of the object, preferably a diameter or circumference of the conductor.
- a text line of the arranged or arrangeable marking can be aligned parallel to a longitudinal axis of the prolate object, preferably the conductor.
- a font height of the font line can be set with the at least scale a measured variable of the object or the calculated length (for example, be scaled by the control unit of the printer) and / or be smaller than or equal to the at least one measured variable of the object.
- the font height can scale with the diameter and / or be smaller than or equal to the diameter.
- the at least one sensor can be designed to detect the at least one measured variable of the object to be marked capacitively, resistively and / or optically.
- the device can furthermore comprise a mechanism which is designed to fix the prolate object in spatial association with the at least one actuator for arranging the identification.
- the at least one sensor can be designed to detect the at least one measured variable of the object to be identified based on a position of the mechanism.
- the at least one sensor for detecting control signals for at least one measured variable of the object to be identified can be coupled to a mechanism.
- the device can comprise a mechanism for fixing the prolate object, for example for clamping the conductor.
- the sensor can detect the at least one measured variable on the basis of a position of the mechanism, for example on the basis of a distance between the clamping jaws which fix the prolate object.
- the at least one measured variable of the object can indicate or imply a variable (for example a linear, two-dimensional and / or spatial extent) of the object.
- the at least one sensor can be designed to detect a mechanical hardness and / or an electrical conductivity of the prolate object, preferably the conductor.
- the at least one measured variable can include the mechanical hardness and / or the electrical conductivity.
- the mechanical hardness of the object can correspond to an elasticity or plasticity of the object.
- the mechanical hardness and / or electrical conductivity can be sent to the printer via the data interface, for example directly from the sensor or via the control unit of the device.
- an actuator of the mechanics for fixing the object can exert different pressure forces on the object (preferably by means of the clamping jaws), with corresponding different positions of the mechanics (preferably different distances between the clamping jaws) the hardness (preferably elasticity or plasticity) of the object (preferably from the control unit) is calculated.
- the printer can decide whether a print medium inserted in the printer is compatible with the at least one measured variable, for example whether the diameter of the object is smaller than a diameter (preferably Inner diameter) of a hose as a pressure medium.
- the printer can decide on the basis of the measured variable (preferably the diameter, the mechanical hardness and / or the electrical conductivity) whether the object matches the print data.
- the device can furthermore comprise a sensor, preferably an optical sensor, which is designed to detect an identifier printed on the printing medium by the printer on the printed product received (preferably at the material interface).
- a sensor preferably an optical sensor, which is designed to detect an identifier printed on the printing medium by the printer on the printed product received (preferably at the material interface).
- the identifier can be a label comprising letters and / or numbers, for example a description in plain text.
- the printed identifier on the printed product can be detected optically and / or without contact.
- the sensor for detecting the The printed product ie to detect the identifier of the printed product
- the printed product can also include a transponder.
- the device can furthermore comprise a sensor (preferably a sensor for electromagnetic near-field communication) which is designed to read out an identifier of the transponder at the material interface, preferably to read it out wirelessly and / or without contact.
- the sensor for reading out the transponder can also be referred to as a reading unit.
- the reading unit can be designed to read out the identifier of the transponder by means of alternating magnetic fields or (preferably high-frequency) radio waves, for example as radio frequency identification (RFID).
- RFID radio frequency identification
- the alternating fields or radio waves generated by the reading unit can supply the transponder with energy, at least while the identifier is being read out.
- the transponder can be materially connected to the printed product, for example embedded in a surface of the print medium.
- the at least one sensor for capturing and / or reading out the identifier can be in data connection with the data interface, preferably for sending the captured and / or read out identifier to the printer via the data interface.
- the device can comprise a control unit and / or a regulating unit (for example the aforementioned control unit and / or regulating unit) via which the at least one sensor for detecting and / or reading out the identifier is in data connection with the data interface.
- the control unit and / or the regulating unit can be designed to determine the success or failure of the detection and / or readout and / or to determine a quality of the detected and / or readout identifier.
- the control unit and / or the regulating unit can be designed to the to send the ascertained success or failure and / or the specific quality via the data interface to the printer, preferably to its control unit and / or regulating unit.
- Control signals for the detected and / or read-out identifier can be sent directly to the printer, for example to a control unit or regulating unit of the printer, via the data connection of the at least one sensor for detecting and / or reading out the identifier.
- the control unit or regulating unit of the printer can be designed to determine the success or failure of the acquisition and / or readout and / or to determine a quality of the acquired and / or readout identifier and / or to compare the acquired and / or readout identifier with print data that the output of the print product is based.
- the printer can furthermore comprise a display and / or an acoustic signal transmitter.
- the control unit or regulating unit of the printer can be designed to show the determined success or failure and / or the specific quality and / or a correspondence or discrepancy between the detected and / or read out identifier and the print data on the display and / or by means of the to output the acoustic signal generator.
- the control unit or regulating unit of the printer can be designed to repeat the printing of the print medium and the outputting of the printed product in response to the identified failure, a certain quality less than a minimum quality and / or the identified deviation.
- a second aspect relates to a printer for outputting a printed product to a device for the circumferentially closed arrangement of a marking around a prolate object, preferably around a ladder, or for providing a marking that can be arranged around a prolate object, preferably around a conductor, circumferentially closed, according to one embodiment the device aspect (ie the first aspect).
- the printer includes a material interface which is designed to receive a from Printer to output printed media as printed matter; a data interface which is designed to communicate with the device for arranging or providing the identifier; and a control unit or regulating unit which is designed to detect control signals of at least one sensor of the device communicated via the data interface, which imply or specify at least one measured variable of the object to be marked, or which assign at least one measured variable of the object to be marked communicated via the data interface capture.
- the printer comprises a print head and a print roller, which are controlled or regulated by the control unit or regulating unit, to print according to the communication via the data interface and a print medium inserted in the printer and to output it as a print product at the material interface.
- the printer may also include a mechanical interface for selectively attaching (e.g., mounting and removing) the device.
- the printer can comprise a user interface, preferably with a display and / or an acoustic signal transmitter.
- the printer can comprise an interface to a computer or computer network.
- the printer can comprise a print medium sensor which is designed to detect a type designation of the inserted print medium.
- the control unit or regulating unit of the printer can also be designed to receive print data for at least one print job via the user interface and / or the interface.
- the control unit or regulating unit of the printer can also be designed to determine compatibility or incompatibility between at least two of the following: a type designation of the device, the print data of the at least one print job, the type designation of the print medium and the at least one measured variable of the object.
- the control unit or regulating unit of the printer can furthermore be designed to, when the compatibility is determined, the print head and the print roller to execute the at least one To control or regulate the print job, and / or to output a message of the incompatibility by means of the user interface and / or the interface when the incompatibility is ascertained.
- the determination of the compatibility or incompatibility can include a comparison of the consistency of the respective sizes, data or data sets.
- the printer may further include any feature disclosed in the context of the device or a feature corresponding to any feature of the device.
- the printer can comprise a writing unit which is designed to write an identifier in a transponder of the print medium.
- the identifier can be contained in the print data or can be predetermined by the print data.
- control unit or regulating unit of the printer can be designed to record the success or failure determined when detecting and / or reading out the identifier and / or the specific quality and / or a correspondence or discrepancy between the print data and the recorded and / or determined during comparison / or output the read-out identifier by means of the user interface and / or the interface.
- control unit or regulating unit of the printer can be designed to repeat the respective print job and the output of the corresponding print product in response to the identified failure, a certain quality less than a minimum quality and / or the identified deviation.
- the type designation of the device can be read out via the data interface (for example when the printer is switched on or when the device is attached to the printer by means of the mechanical interface).
- the printer comprises several dispensers, each with a print medium, the print media of different dispensers belonging to different type designations.
- the printer can be designed to feed a print medium of the appropriate type designation to the print head in response to the at least one measured variable of the object received via the data interface and, by means of the print medium sensor.
- a further aspect relates to a system (also: printing system) for the circumferentially closed arrangement of a marking around a prolate object, preferably around a ladder, or for providing a marking that can be arranged in a circumferentially closed manner around a prolate object, preferably around a conductor.
- the system comprises a printer according to an embodiment of the printer aspect (i.e. the second aspect), preferably a thermal transfer printer, for outputting a printed product to a device according to the device aspect.
- the system further comprises the device, wherein the material interface is arranged relative to the printer to receive the printed product output by the printer.
- the device optionally includes a print signal interface which is designed to detect a control signal for outputting the printed product.
- the data interface, the sensor (for example the camera) for detecting the printed identifier and / or the sensor for detecting the identifier of the transponder (for example the reading unit) can be examples of the print signal interface.
- the device comprises at least one sensor which is designed to detect a control signal for the provision or arrangement of the identification.
- This sensor can initiate the provision or arrangement.
- the at least one sensor for detecting the control signals of the at least one measured variable of the object to be identified can be an example of the sensor for detecting the control signal for provision or arrangement. That is, the control signal of the at least one measured variable of the The object to be identified can serve as a control signal for provision or arrangement.
- the at least one actuator of the device can be designed to arrange the marking on the object in a circumferentially closed manner or to provide it in a circumferentially closed arrangement, depending on the control signal for outputting the printed product and the control signal for providing the marking by means of the printed product output by the printer.
- the device can be a device for providing a label which is arranged or can be arranged around a prolate object, preferably around a conductor, in a closed manner.
- the device can be designed as an applicator, a front attachment or an attachment of the printer, in particular a thermal transfer printer.
- the device can be exchangeable.
- a large number of different exemplary embodiments of the devices can optionally each be fastened to the same printer.
- the printer can receive an identifier (for example as part of the print data of a print job) via an interface (e.g. a network interface or a serial interface).
- the printer can be designed to print the received identifier on a print medium by means of a print material.
- the printing material can comprise an ink ribbon, for example for thermal transfer printing.
- the printing medium i.e. a printing substrate or printing material
- the printed product can comprise the printing medium printed by means of the printing material.
- the provision can include arranging the identification on the prolate object, preferably a circumferentially closed arrangement around a longitudinal axis of the prolate object.
- the at least one actuator can be designed to arrange the printed identification circumferentially around a longitudinal axis of the object.
- the actuator can arrange or provide the identification when the control signal of the print signal interface indicates the output of the printed product at the material interface and the control signal of the sensor indicates the presence of the object or a request to provide the identification.
- the device and the printer can be arranged next to one another, for example without a direct mechanical connection.
- the printer and device can each be arranged in a stable and / or non-slip manner on the same work surface.
- a material interface of the printer can be aligned with or coincident with the material point of the device. There can be a free gap between the printer and the device during operation.
- the device can furthermore comprise a mechanical interface which is designed to releasably or irreversibly attach the device to the printer.
- the attachment can be irreversible, for example comprise an integral connection.
- the device can be detachably attached to the printer, for example it can be detachable in a non-destructive manner and / or it can be attached and / or detached without tools.
- the at least one sensor of the control signal for providing the identification can be designed to detect the object, preferably to detect a presence, a position and / or a size of the object.
- the control signal for providing the identification can indicate the presence (ie the presence), the position and / or the size of the object.
- the location may include a position and / or orientation of the object (for example a longitudinal axis of the object).
- the size can include a length (for example along the longitudinal axis), a width, a diameter and / or a circumference of the object.
- the at least one sensor of the control signal for providing the identification can detect the object without contact.
- the at least one sensor of the control signal for providing the identification can comprise a button.
- the control signal for providing the identification can indicate an actuation of the button (also: request for provision).
- the control signal for providing the identification can indicate a user request for the provision of the identification.
- the control signal for providing the identification can be a trigger signal.
- the actuator can be designed, in response to the detection of the object and / or the detection of the trigger signal, to arrange the identification on the object in a closed circumferential manner or to provide it in a closed circumferential arrangement.
- the button can be a foot switch or a hand switch.
- the print signal interface can comprise a sensor which is designed to detect the printed product output by the printer, preferably to detect a presence, a position and / or a feed of the printed product output.
- the sensor for detecting the output of the printed product can be arranged at the material interface.
- the sensor for detecting the printed product can detect the printed product without contact.
- the at least one sensor can furthermore comprise a sensor for detecting the printed product output by the printer.
- the detection of the printed product can include detection of the presence, a location (eg position and / or orientation) and / or a size (eg length and / or diameter) of the printed product.
- the print signal interface can comprise a data interface which is designed to communicate, preferably to communicate bidirectionally, with the printer in order to provide or arrange the identification.
- the at least one actuator can be designed (for example in response to the detection of the object and / or the trigger signal) in communication with the printer to process the printed product for identification and to arrange the identification on the object or to make it available for arrangement.
- the bidirectional communication can include receiving the control signal for outputting the print product from the printer and sending a control signal for requesting the output of the print product to the printer.
- the control signal for providing the identification can be forwarded to the printer via the data interface as a request for the output of the printed product.
- the printer can be designed to transfer the printed product to the device at the material interface, for example in accordance with the bidirectional communication and / or in response to the control signal for providing the identification.
- the data interface can be designed for wireless communication, preferably by means of radio signals, infrared signals and / or near-field communication.
- the data interface can be designed to synchronize or coordinate an alternating and / or event-driven operation of the at least one actuator and the printer for providing or arranging the identification.
- a feed of the printed product carried out by the printer can be carried out, synchronized and / or coordinated alternately with a cutting, folding and / or turning over of the printed product output.
- the partial steps carried out by the device or the printer during the alternating and / or event-driven operation for providing or arranging the identification can also be referred to as actions.
- the coordination of the sub-steps can also be referred to as action coordination.
- the data interface can be designed to enable the printer to control the at least one actuator of the device, to read out the control signals of the at least one sensor and / or the pressure signal interface of the device and / or an identifier stored in the device.
- the at least one actuator of the device can be controlled on the printer side by means of the data interface.
- measured values of the at least one sensor of the device can be queried by means of the data interface.
- the data interface can be electrically connected within the device to the at least one actuator and / or the at least one sensor.
- the data interface can be designed to receive control commands for controlling or regulating the at least one actuator from the printer and / or to send control commands for controlling or regulating the printer to the printer based on the control signals of the at least one sensor and / or the print signal interface.
- the data interface can be electrically connected to the at least one actuator and / or the at least one sensor within the device via a control unit and / or a regulating unit.
- the control unit and / or regulating unit can determine application parameters from the recorded measured values.
- the control commands sent to the printer can include the parameters and / or control the printer in accordance with the parameters.
- the data interface can be designed to send control signals (for example control commands and / or confirmation messages) of the at least one sensor and / or the print signal interface and / or parameters determined from the (aforementioned) control signals to the printer for providing or arranging the identification.
- control signals for example control commands and / or confirmation messages
- the device can furthermore comprise a control unit or regulating unit which is designed to control the at least one actuator of the device depending on the control signals of the at least one sensor, measured values of the printer received via the data interface, confirmation messages from the printer received via the data interface and / or via the Data interface to control or regulate received control commands of the printer for arranging or providing the identification.
- a control unit or regulating unit which is designed to control the at least one actuator of the device depending on the control signals of the at least one sensor, measured values of the printer received via the data interface, confirmation messages from the printer received via the data interface and / or via the Data interface to control or regulate received control commands of the printer for arranging or providing the identification.
- the control unit or regulating unit can also be designed to receive a control command from the printer via the data interface, to carry out the control or regulation of the at least one actuator in accordance with the control command, and to provide feedback via the data interface in response to the completion of the execution of the control command to the Printer to send.
- the feedback can include a confirmation of the (for example, successful) completion of the execution of the control command or an error message regarding an error in the execution of the control command.
- the feedback can inform the printer that a defined state of the device has been reached, for example an end position of the at least one actuator.
- the control unit or regulating unit can furthermore be designed to determine a parameter of the arrangement based on the control signal detected by means of the at least one sensor and to send the determined parameter to the printer via the data interface.
- the detected control signal can indicate a diameter or circumference of the object.
- the specific parameter can specify a length of a feed or a retraction of the printed matter.
- a control command sent from the device to the printer via the data interface can initiate the advance or the retraction.
- the control unit or regulating unit can autonomously execute the provision or arrangement of the identification or a partial step of the provision or arrangement of the identification in accordance with the control command during the period between the receipt of the control command from the printer and the sending of the feedback to the printer.
- the device can furthermore comprise an electrical interface which is designed to supply the device with electrical energy via the printer.
- the data interface and / or the electrical interface can be arranged relative to the mechanical interface to contact the printer for communication or supply of electrical energy when the device is attached to the printer by means of the mechanical interface.
- the data interface can be arranged relative to the mechanical interface to contact the printer for communication when the device is attached to the printer by means of the mechanical interface.
- the electrical interface can be arranged relative to the mechanical interface to contact the printer for energy supply when the device is attached to the printer by means of the mechanical interface. For example, attaching the device to the printer by means of the mechanical interface can lead to contacts of the data interface and / or the electrical interface being closed.
- the object can comprise a conductor or be a conductor.
- the conductor can be a current conductor or a light conductor.
- the mechanical interface can comprise a centering pin or an opening for receiving a centering pin and / or a lever and an eccentric connected to the lever in a rotationally fixed manner, which is designed for screwless and / or tool-free fastening of the device to the printer.
- Embodiments of the device enable a modular system (also: printing system) that can be based on a single printer, for example a desktop device, so that this printer can be converted to the various applications of object identification, preferably conductor identification, in a short time or in a few steps.
- a modular system also: printing system
- object identification preferably conductor identification
- a user can quickly and easily create a system from a normal or application-unspecific label printer to support the application of a label (for example a label) to the prolate object to be labeled, preferably the conductor to be labeled.
- a label for example a label
- application and application can be interpreted here synonymously or interchangeably (preferably as a method step).
- arrangement and arranging can be interpreted here synonymously or interchangeably (preferably as a method step).
- Applying the marking on or on the prolate object can include arranging the marking on or on the prolate object.
- the provision of the circumferential closed around the prolate object (preferably around the head) arranged or arrangeable marking can comprise cutting (preferably cutting) of the printed product.
- the prolate object can be an elongated object. At least in sections, the prolate object can be a (for example, general) cylinder, preferably a circular cylinder or a prism.
- the prolate object can have a longitudinal axis.
- An extension of the object in the direction of the longitudinal axis can be larger (for example several times larger) than one or each extension of the object transversely or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
- the prolate object can be a ladder, pipe, vessel, or housing.
- the conductor can be an elongated object for conducting signals or substances.
- the conductor can be, for example, an elongated object for conducting electrical current and / or electromagnetic radiation (preferably light).
- the vessel can be a test tube or a sample tube, for example for receiving and / or transporting a fluid.
- the conductor can comprise one wire or two, at least two, three or more wires that are electrically isolated or optically decoupled from one another.
- the wires can run parallel to one another or be twisted with one another (for example in pairs).
- the conductor can be a single, stranded, fine and / or finely stranded conductor.
- the conductor can be a cable, cable bundle and / or ribbon cable.
- the conductor can be a light guide (also: light guide cable).
- the conductor can be a hose and / or a fluid line.
- the conductor can be a cylindrical body and / or a non-rotationally symmetrical, elongated body.
- the line of signals or substances can be directed along a longitudinal axis of the conductor and / or run between ends of the conductor. Since exemplary embodiments of the device for a specific application can be attached to a printer that is unspecific for the application, special printers for the respective application, and thus costs, can be avoided and / or resources can be used more effectively. For example, a degree of utilization of the printer can thereby be increased.
- the same or further exemplary embodiments of the device can reduce a subsequent manual effort when mounting the printing materials on the objects to be marked.
- Fig. 1 is a schematic sectional view of a first
- Embodiment of a device for arranging or providing a label which is attached to an embodiment of a printer;
- Fig. 2 is a schematic sectional view of a second
- 3A is a schematic sectional view of a second
- Embodiment of the device for arranging or providing a label in a second state Embodiment of the device for arranging or providing a label in a second state
- FIG. 3B shows a schematic sectional view of a variant of the second exemplary embodiment of the device for arranging or providing a marking in a second state
- Fig. 4 is a schematic sectional view of a third
- Fig. 5 is a schematic sectional view of a third
- FIG. 6 shows a schematic sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a
- FIG. 7A is a schematic perspective view of an exemplary printing system comprising an exemplary embodiment of the printer and an exemplary embodiment of the device for providing an identifier, in an assembled position;
- FIG. 7B shows a schematic perspective view of the exemplary printing system from FIG. 7A in a dismantled position.
- FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a device, generally denoted by reference numeral 100, for the circumferentially closed arrangement of a label around a prolate object or for providing (for example for output, arrangement and / or application) one around a prolate object 102, preferably around a ladder Identification 101 that is or can be arranged in a closed manner.
- the object 102 is preferably a conductor.
- the device 100 comprises a material interface 156 which is designed to receive a printed printing medium 208 output by a printer 200 as a printed product 214.
- a data interface 158 of the device is designed to communicate with the printer 200 in order to arrange or provide the identifier 101.
- the device 100 further comprises at least one sensor 106 which is designed to detect control signals which imply or indicate at least one measured variable of the object 102 to be marked.
- the at least one sensor 106 is in a (for example, direct or indirect) data connection with the data interface 158.
- the device 100 further comprises at least one actuator 120 and / or 122, which is designed to arrange the identifier 101 on the object 102 in a circumferentially closed manner or for a circumferentially closed arrangement in accordance with the communication via the data interface 158 and using the printed product 214 output by the printer 200 provide.
- the control signals of the sensor 106 i.e. the control signals for at least one measured variable (preferably for the size) of the object 102, are also referred to as sensor data.
- the device 100 determines sensor data with which a length (e.g. label length, print length, font size) can be calculated.
- the device comprises the sensor 106, for example one or more capacitive, inductive, resistive, optical or similar sensors, which are optionally coupled to a mechanism (for example for fixing the object).
- the sensor data are sent to the printer 200 (for example to a control unit 230 or regulating unit 230 of the printer 200) via the data interface 158.
- the control unit 230 or regulating unit 230 of the printer 200 for example by executing printer firmware
- a computer or computer network 300 connected via the interface 222 for example by executing an application
- the calculated length (for example as a specification or parameter of the printing) is sent to the control unit 230 or regulating unit 230 of the printer 200 (for example to that of the Control unit 230 or control unit 230 executed firmware of the printer 200) via the data interface 158.
- the data interface 158 can be designed in accordance with a universal serial bus (USB), in accordance with RS232, I2C, Ethernet.
- USB universal serial bus
- a conductor preferably a cable, is an example of the prolate object 102.
- the measured variable can include a cable diameter of the cable 102.
- the cable diameter can be measured in order to calculate an optimal size of the marking 101 (for example an optimal label size) (preferably by means of control unit 230 or regulating unit 230 of printer 200).
- a printed identifier (preferably a label) of the identifier 101 is scaled in such a way that the identifier can be read from one side when it is arranged on the cable 102.
- the cable diameter can be measured when the cable 102 is fixed.
- the cable diameter can be measured as a measured variable in order to check whether the inserted print medium 208 (also: material) matches the cable diameter. This is relevant for a hose as the pressure medium 208, for example.
- the cable diameter can be measured when the cable 102 is fixed.
- a sensor 104 of the device 100 can be a reading unit (for example a read / write device for RFID) and / or a camera for checking an identifier (also: marking information) of the identifier 101.
- the sensor 104 is in the device 100, for example in the longitudinal direction of the printed product 214 integrated at or after the material cuts 156.
- the identifier can be recorded and checked as visual information by means of the camera after printing.
- an identifier of the transponder for example auto-ID information
- the transponder in the print medium 208 can be pre-written on a dispenser 216 of the print medium 208, can be written to by the printer 200 during printing using a writing unit 207 'or written by the device 100, for example with the read-write device (which also functions as a sensor 104).
- control unit 130 and / or the control unit 130 of the device 100 and / or the control unit 230 and / or the control unit 230 of the printer 200 checks whether both the printed identifier (for example a label) and an identifier of the transponder (for example an RFID Information) is legible.
- the printed identifier for example a label
- an identifier of the transponder for example an RFID Information
- such an embodiment of the device 100 can additionally be provided by integrating the camera and / or the RFID reader as a sensor 104 or arranging (ie applying) the marking 101, checking the printed identifier (ie optical information) and / or the identifier of the transponder (for example an auto-ID information) of the marking 101.
- the device can determine properties of the object 102 to be marked, such as hardness and / or electrical conductivity, by means of the at least one sensor 106 for detecting the at least one measured variable.
- the sensor 106 can comprise a capacitive, inductive, resistive, optical and / or similar sensor, which is or are optionally coupled to a mechanism.
- the printer 200 uses this information received via the data interface 158 (ie at least one measured variable) to check whether the correct or suitable object, preferably the correct or suitable conductor diameter, the correct cable, the correct hose, is in the device 100 for arranging the Label 101 is inserted.
- the printer 200 preferably recognizes the inserted printing medium 208 (ie the printing material).
- the printer 200 comprises a print medium sensor 207 which is designed to detect a type designation of the print medium 208.
- the print medium sensor 207 may be disposed on a periphery of the unwinder 216.
- the print medium sensor 207 can detect the type designation of the print medium 208 optically (for example by means of a binary code, barcode or other optically readable code on the print medium 208) and / or wirelessly (for example by means of transponders integrated in the print medium 208).
- the transponders can also be used to write the identifier of the identifier 101.
- the transponders can be implemented using radio frequency identification (RFID) and / or near field communication (NFC).
- RFID radio frequency identification
- NFC near field communication
- the inserted print medium 208 (for example the recorded type designation) can be compared with print data (for example a print job received via the interface 222), preferably carried out by the control unit 230 and / or regulating unit 230 of the printer 200. Should the print medium 208 not match the print data , a message occurs on a display 209 (preferably a user interface) of the printer and / or on the controlling computer 300.
- the device 100 adjusts to the printing medium 208, for example by transferring a diameter or a width of a hose as the printing medium 208 via the data interfaces 258 and 158 from the printer 200 (preferably from the control unit 230) to the device 100 (preferably to the control unit 130 ) is sent.
- the device 100 optionally comprises a print signal interface (for example the sensor generally designated herein by reference numeral 104 and / or the data interface designated generally herein by reference numeral 158), which is designed to detect a control signal for outputting the printed product 214.
- a print signal interface for example the sensor generally designated herein by reference numeral 104 and / or the data interface designated generally herein by reference numeral 158, which is designed to detect a control signal for outputting the printed product 214.
- the control signal of the sensor 106 can function as a control signal for providing the identifier 101.
- the actuator 120 and / or 122 can furthermore be designed, depending on the control signal for outputting the printed product 214 and the control signal for providing the identification 101 using the printed product 214 output by the printer 200, to arrange the identification 101 on the object 102 in a closed circumferential manner or for provide all-round closed arrangement.
- the device 100 optionally comprises a mechanical interface 152 which is designed to detachably attach the device 100 to a printer 200.
- the print signal interface comprises, for example, a data interface 158 which is designed to communicate with the printer 200 in order to provide the printed identification 101.
- the control signal for outputting the printed product 214 can be received by the printer (for example its controller generally designated by reference numeral 230).
- the print signal interface comprises a sensor 104 which is designed to detect the output of the printed product 214.
- the sensor 106 of the device 100 is designed, for example, to detect the object 102, preferably the conductor 102 (for example its presence and / or size, preferably width or diameter).
- the sensor 106 comprises a button, the actuation of which initiates the provision.
- the device 100 receives the printed product 214 output by the printer 200 through the material interface 156.
- the at least one actuator for example at least one of the actuators generally designated herein by reference numerals 120 and 122
- the at least one actuator can be designed (preferably controlled) to respond to the communication with the printer 200 (for example via the data interface 158) and / or the detection of the object 102 (preferably the conductor), for example by means of the sensor 106, by means of (ie using) the printed product 214 output by the printer 200 to provide the marking 101 and / or to apply it to the object 102 (preferably the conductor) (for example to be arranged).
- the device 100 preferably also comprises an electrical interface 154 for supplying voltage to the device 100 via the printer 200.
- the device 100 can comprise its own voltage supply, for example a power supply unit for connection to a power grid or a rechargeable electrical energy store (for example a secondary cell ).
- the device 100 optionally comprises a control unit 130 or regulating unit 130 which is designed to control or regulate the at least one or each actuator (for example the actuator 120 and / or 122) of the device 100, for example in accordance with a control variable whose actual Value is detected by the sensor 106 as measured values.
- the control unit 130 or the regulating unit 130 can be designed to acquire the measured values of the at least one sensor 104 and / or 106 and to send them to the printer 200 via the data interface 158.
- control unit 130 or the regulating unit 130 can be designed to receive control commands for controlling or regulating the at least one actuator (for example the actuator 120 and / or 122) from the printer 200 via the data interface 158 and / or based on measured values of the to send at least one sensor 106 control commands for controlling or regulating the printer 200 to the printer 200.
- the at least one actuator for example the actuator 120 and / or 122
- the control unit 130 or the regulating unit 130 can be designed to receive control commands for controlling or regulating the at least one actuator (for example the actuator 120 and / or 122) from the printer 200 via the data interface 158 and / or based on measured values of the to send at least one sensor 106 control commands for controlling or regulating the printer 200 to the printer 200.
- the printed product 214 can be a print medium 208 printed by the printer 200.
- the printing medium 208 can be a printable tape (preferably plastic tape or adhesive tape) or a printable film (preferably plastic film or adhesive film).
- the printable film can have a self-adhesive layer on a side opposite the print or can be welded to itself (preferably at the end) and / or to the conductor by the action of heat.
- the pressure medium 208 can comprise a tube (for example a shrink tube).
- the first actuator 120 (also: cutting unit) can be designed to cut the printed product 214 to size.
- the cutting unit can do this be designed to cut through the printed product 214 in a transverse direction 121 transversely, preferably perpendicularly, to the longitudinal direction of the printed product 214.
- the second actuator 122 can be designed to provide the cut printed product 214, preferably to arrange it on the conductor.
- the marking 101 can comprise a section of the printed product 214, for example a section of the printed product 214 cut by the device 100 by means of the at least one actuator (for example 120 and / or 122).
- the marking 101 can also be referred to as a label.
- the marking 101 can be a printed wrap-around label, a printed flag label or a printed section of the hose.
- the application of the marking 101 to the conductor 102 can comprise a material connection of the marking 101 to the conductor 102.
- the identification 101 can be self-adhesive or can be glued by the action of heat.
- the marking 101 can be a flag label, which is wrapped around the conductor 102 when it is applied and is connected flatly to itself at both ends of the marking 101.
- the marking 101 can be a wrap-around label that is wrapped around the conductor 102 during application and is connected to it over a surface.
- the application of the marking 101 to the conductor 102 can comprise a form-fitting connection (for example, displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the conductor) of the marking 101 to the conductor 102.
- the marking 101 can comprise a tube (for example a shrink tube) and / or a film (for example a weldable thermoplastic film) that can be glued to itself at the end (preferably by the action of heat).
- the application of the marking 101 on the conductor 102 by means of the at least one actuator 120 or 122 can include opening the hose and / or pushing the tube (for example the shrink tube) as the marking 101 onto the conductor 102, wrapping the conductor 102 with the marking 101, turning the marking 101 around the conductor 102 and materially closing the marking 101 as a flag label, inserting of the marking 101 in a transparent grommet on the conductor 102, and / or a printing of a label as the marking 101, which can be clipped around the conductor 102.
- the tube for example the shrink tube
- the device 100 can be designed to apply the marking 101 on the conductor 102 when the conductor 102 is already mounted (for example, when the ends of the conductor are in contact and / or are not free ends).
- the conductor 102 cannot be rotated about a transverse axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the conductor 102 during application, cannot be rotated about a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the conductor 102 and / or rest.
- the marking 101 applied to the conductor 102 can be captive.
- a printed surface of the applied marking 101 can be flat or essentially free of curvature.
- the printed surface can be arranged between two embossings. As a result, the printed area can be easily legible and / or sufficiently large.
- the marking 101 can be permanent, for example with regard to the printing (preferably in that the printer 200 is a thermal transfer printer), with regard to the material of the print medium 208 (for example in that the print medium is a plastic film) and / or with regard to the attachment to the conductor 102 (for example by the Marking 101 is positively or cohesively connected to the conductor 102).
- a label 101 can be space-saving, for example so that several conductors 102 each carrying such a label 101 can be strung together closely.
- the Marking 101 can be displaced and / or rotated, for example by virtue of the fact that the marking 101 is connected to the conductor 102 in a form-fitting manner.
- the first exemplary embodiment of the device 100 shown in FIG. 1 is attached to an exemplary embodiment of the printer, generally designated by reference numeral 200. While the exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 in FIG. 1 is shown and described in connection with the first exemplary embodiment of the device 100, the other exemplary embodiments of the device 100 can also be attached (preferably alternately) to the exemplary embodiment of the printer 200.
- the exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 comprises a print head 202, a print roller 204, a light barrier 212 for detecting the print medium 208 (ie the material to be printed), for example for recognizing control holes, (for example black) control marks, a beginning and / or one end of the print medium 208.
- the print material 206 is, for example, an ink ribbon.
- the material to be printed 208 is guided together with the ink ribbon 206 between the print head 202 and the print roller 204.
- the light barrier 212 can detect a beginning of the printing medium 208 in order to ensure a positioning of the printed image within the section of the printed product 214 by means of which the marking 101 is formed.
- the printer 200 comprises interfaces which are each spatially assigned to the interfaces of the device and / or functionally correspond to them.
- the spatially assigned and / or functionally corresponding interfaces are connected or can be connected to one another in pairs.
- the printer 200 preferably comprises a mechanical interface 252, which is connected or can be connected to the mechanical interface 152 of the device 100 or is or can be exchanged.
- the spatial assignment preferably implies that when the mechanical interfaces 152 and 252 are connected (e.g., a lock), the further interfaces of the device 100 and the printer 200 are each connected to one another or are interchangeable.
- the printer 200 comprises a data interface 258, which is or can be connected to the data slice 158 of the device 100 or is or can be exchanged.
- the printer 200 comprises a material interface 256, which is or can be connected to the material interface 156 of the device 100 or is or can be exchanged.
- the material interfaces 156 and 256 are connected or can be exchanged for exchanging the printed product 214.
- the data interfaces 158 and 258 are connected to exchange measurement data from the respective sensors 104, 106 and / or 212 and / or the control commands from the control unit 130 of the device and / or from a control unit 230 of the printer 200.
- the printer 200 comprises an interface 222 to a computer or computer network 300 (for example a connection to the Internet).
- the printer 200 (for example its controller 230) can receive print jobs via the interface 222.
- the device 100 for applying the marking 101 on the conductor 102 is also referred to as an applicator.
- An embodiment of the applicator 100 (for example the aforementioned first embodiment of the applicator 100) or a system comprising a Embodiment of the applicator 100 and an embodiment of the printer 200 (for example the aforementioned embodiment of the printer) are designed to carry out one or more of the following functions and method steps.
- the applicator 100 and the printer 200 can perform operations (which are also referred to as actions), ie a set of one or more method steps, alternately, in particular when applying the marking 101 on the conductor 102.
- the applicator 100 and the printer 200 communicate Via the data interfaces 158 or 258 with one another, for example in order to coordinate parameters and / or time of the operations (preferably the next operation in each case) with one another.
- the alternating performance of the operations is also referred to as the nested operation of applicator 100 and printer 200.
- an overall sequence control is stored in the printer 200, for example in the control unit 230 (preferably by means of firmware stored in the control unit 230) (e.g. implemented or stored in an executable manner).
- the overall sequence control can include the printing of the printing medium 208 and the application of the printed product 214 resulting from the printing.
- a sequence control of the applicator 100 can be stored in the applicator 100 and / or in the printer 200 (e.g. implemented or stored in an executable manner).
- the sequence control of the applicator 100 can (preferably exclusively) comprise the application of the marking 101 by means of the printed product 214 on the conductor 102.
- the marking 101 is applied to the conductor 102 by executing the sequence control of the applicator 100.
- the execution of the sequence control of the applicator 100 can be carried out partially or completely in the applicator 100 or exclusively in the printer 200.
- the execution of the sequence control causes of the applicator 100, the application of the marking 101 on the conductor by means of the applicator 100.
- the sequence control of the applicator 100 is stored in the printer 200.
- the applicator 100 preferably has no sequence control, for example also no control unit 130.
- the control unit 230 of the printer (for example the firmware of the printer 200 in the control unit 230) is designed to control the actuators (for example 120 and / or 122 via the data interfaces 158 and 258) ) and sensors (for example 104 and / or 106) of the applicator 100 (preferably individually) to control (or to control) or (preferably individually) to query (or to detect).
- the sequence control of the applicator 100 is stored in the applicator 100 (e.g. implemented or stored in an executable manner).
- the applicator 100 comprises the control unit 130 or the regulating unit 130 in which the sequence control of the applicator 100 is stored (e.g. implemented or stored in an executable manner).
- the control unit 130 or the regulating unit 130 is preferably designed to control or regulate the application.
- the execution of the sequence control (preferably in the control unit 130) is started by the printer 200 (for example the control unit 230, preferably by means of the printer firmware).
- the applicator 100 can receive a control command via the data interface 158 or can be energized via the electrical interface 154.
- the printer 200 (for example the control unit 230, preferably by means of the printer firmware) sends a signal as a control command to the applicator 100 via the data interface 258 or 158.
- the printer 200 preferably waits while the applicator 100 carries out the requested (for example initiated by means of the control command) operation.
- the applicator 100 sends a signal via the data interface 158 or 258 as a control command of the completion of the operation (for example reports), the printer 200 continues the execution of the overall sequence control.
- the signal from the applicator 100 to the printer 200 indicates a status of completion of the operation.
- the status can indicate successful completion or an error that occurred while the operation was being performed.
- the applicator 100 for example the control unit 130 (preferably by means of firmware of the applicator 100) executes the entire process.
- the overall sequence control is stored in the applicator 100, for example in the control unit 130 (preferably by means of firmware stored in the control unit 130) (e.g. implemented or stored in an executable manner). With the applicator 100 executing the overall sequence control, the applicator 100 controls the overall sequence.
- the printer 200 functions as a slave in the overall process.
- the printer 200 for example, has sovereignty over the print image, i.e. the printer 200 (preferably its control unit 230) carries out the printing as an operation of the printer 200 in response to a corresponding control command from the applicator 100.
- the printer 200 issues a control command (i.e., a first start command) to execute the overall sequence control, for example because only the printer 200 knows about the content and / or the presence of a print job.
- the applicator 100 and the printer 200 exchange information (for example measurement data and / or control commands) by means of the data interface 158 and 258, respectively.
- the exchanged information can comprise measured values (for example electrical voltages, electrical currents, electrical frequencies), preferably measured values of the sensor 104 and / or 106, which are transferred (ie sent) from the applicator 100 to the printer 200.
- measured values of a sensor of the printer for example the light barrier 212
- the applicator 100 or the printer 200 can determine (for example calculate) parameters of the sequence control based on the measured values and / or forward the measured values or the parameters to the computer or the computer network 300 (for example to application software) via the interface 222.
- the senor 106 can detect a diameter or circumference of the conductor 102 (or of the prolate object about its longitudinal axis).
- the control unit 130 and / or the control unit 230 can determine a length of a feed of the printing medium 208 and / or a selection of the printing medium 208, for example depending on the detected diameter or circumference.
- these measured values can be transferred as a digital signal (for example either as state "0" or state "1") to data interface 158 or 258 in order to achieve the other (printer 200 or applicator 100) of a defined state (for example the completion of an operation).
- a defined state for example the completion of an operation.
- the reaching of an end position or a reference point of an actuator for example of actuator 120 and / or 122 can be displayed.
- a reference run of an actuator of the applicator 100 can serve to mechanically move an actuator (ie a drive connected to a mechanism of the applicator 100) to a specific position of the actuator (ie the mechanism), which is referred to as the reference position.
- a control command from printer 200 or a method step of the operation carried out by applicator 100, Sequence control and / or overall sequence control can include a movement (for example a travel task) of the actuator, the reference position serving as a reference point for the movements.
- control unit 130 of the applicator 100 calculates one or more parameters of the application (ie the sequence control) from measured values (for example transferred by the printer 200 or detected by the sensor 104 and / or 106), this can or they can be transferred to the control unit 230 of the printer 200 (preferably to its printer firmware) via the data interface 158 and 258 in accordance with a communication protocol.
- the control unit 130 of the applicator 100 preferably its applicator firmware
- the printer 200 can be designed to print normal labels, for example if no device 100 is attached to the mechanical interface 152 and / or the data interface 158.
- the printer 200 can be a thermal transfer printer.
- the thermal transfer printer can enable a high-contrast and permanent marking 101.
- the printer 200 can be, for example, a thermal transfer roll printer.
- the exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 comprises an unwinding device 216 of the printing medium 208 arranged in front of the print head 202, an unwinding device 218 of the printing material 206 arranged in front of the print head 202, and a winder 220 of the printing material 206 arranged after the printing head 202.
- An electrical interface 254 of the printer 200 is designed to supply the applicator 100 attached to the printer with electrical energy via its electrical interface 154.
- FIGS. 2 and 3A show a schematic sectional view of a second exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100 (i.e. the device 100 for applying) a printed identifier in a first state and a second state of application, respectively.
- the second exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100 can be implemented independently or in a development of the first exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100.
- Features of the first and second exemplary embodiments of the applicator 100, which are denoted by the same reference symbols, can be identical or interchangeable.
- the second exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100 is designed to fold or fold a printed film as a printed product 214 around the conductor 102 by means of a second actuator 122 of the applicator 100.
- the sensor 106 preferably determines the diameter of the conductor 102.
- the control unit 130 calculates it the diameter a length and controls the printer (more precisely: its pressure roller 204) via the data interface 158 to advance the printed product 214 according to the determined length.
- the printer 200 reports via the data interface 258 (ie to the data interface 158) that the advance has been successfully completed, for example that the specific length has been reached.
- the control unit 130 controls the actuator 122 for turning over or folding the printed product 214 around the conductor 102.
- the second actuator 122 (or, in a variant, a further actuator) is designed to have sections of the printed product lying flat on top of one another 214 to be welded together by the introduction of heat.
- a section of the area surrounding the conductor 102 is printed and the flush-cut end is short compared to the circumference of the conductor 102 the printed product are carried out before and after the printed section by means of the actuator 120, as shown schematically in FIG. 3A.
- the sequence control of the applicator 100 can comprise at least one of the following operations or steps.
- a control command is sent from the control unit 130 to the printer 200.
- the control command specifies the advance of the printed product 214 for a reference cut.
- the reference cut is carried out by the actuator 120 in response to a notification of the completion of the feed from the printer 200 to the applicator 100.
- a further step of the sequence control of the applicator 100 can include waiting until the presence of the conductor 102 is detected by means of the sensor 106.
- a further step of the sequence control of the applicator 100 can include detecting the diameter of the conductor 102 by means of the sensor 106 and calculating parameters of the application (for example partial lengths for feeds of the printed product 214).
- a further control command is sent from the control unit 130 to the printer 200.
- the further control command specifies a first partial advance of the printed product 214 for a first embossing.
- the first embossing is carried out by the actuator 120 in response to a notification of the completion of the first partial feed from the printer 200 to the applicator 100.
- a further control command is sent from the control unit 130 to the printer 200.
- the further control command specifies a second partial advance of the printed product 214 for a second embossing.
- the second embossing is carried out by the actuator 120 in response to a notification of the completion of the second partial feed from the printer 200 to the applicator 100.
- a control command is sent from the control unit 130 to the printer 200 which specifies a partial advance of the printed product 214 for a cutting position.
- the printed product in response to a notification of the completion of the partial feed for the cutting position from printer 200 to applicator 100 the cut from actuator 122, the printed product is wrapped or folded around the conductor 102, and sections of the printed product 214 that have been brought into abutment are welded together, and the actuator 120 carries out a cut.
- the flush-cut end is the same length as or longer than the diameter of the conductor 102 and includes the printed section of the printed product 214, as shown schematically in FIG. 3B.
- FIGS. 4 and 5 show a schematic sectional view of a third exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100 (i.e. the device 100 for applying) a printed marking in a first state and a second state of application, respectively.
- the third exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100 can be implemented independently or in a development of the first and / or the second exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100.
- the third exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100 is designed to push or attach a tube (for example a shrink tube) as a pressure medium 208 or a printed tube as a printed product 214 onto the conductor 102.
- the hose When the hose is printed and / or cut to size (for example by means of the first actuator 120 of the applicator), the hose is pressed flat, whereby its cut end or at least a section of the printed hose can be closed, ie the cut edge or the inner sides of the hose adhere to each other.
- the second actuator 122 (also: opening unit) is designed to open the cutting edge of the printed tube that adheres together and / or the inner sides that adhere to one another (for example an upper tube half and a lower tube half) of the printed tube.
- the second actuator 122 comprises waisted rollers 123 which, in pairs, exert a force on the edge of the hose 214 on opposite lateral edges of the printed hose 214 in order to open the cut edge of the hose and / or to detach the inner sides of the hose from one another.
- the rollers 123 arranged in pairs on opposite sides can be seen, since the pairs are aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal direction or direction of movement 210.
- the printed tube is opened by means of the second actuator 122, pushed onto the conductor as a marking 101 due to an advance of the printer 200 and cut off at the end by means of the first actuator 120.
- FIG. 6 shows a further exemplary embodiment of printer 200, which can be implemented independently or as a further development of the exemplary embodiment of printer 200 described in the context of FIG. 1.
- the further embodiment of the printer 200 is an example of a thermal transfer roll printer.
- a control unit 230 of the printer 200 controls a feed and / or retraction of the print medium 208 at the print head 202 as a function of the signals from the light barrier 212 and / or control commands received via the data interface 258 from the device 100 (ie via the data interface 158 of the device 100) or of the printed product 214 at the material interface 256 (and consequently at the material interface 156 of the device 100).
- the control unit 230 can control a drive (for example a stepping motor) for rotating the printing roller 204.
- the light barrier 212 can be arranged in front of the print head 202 and / or the print roller 204 with respect to a direction of movement 210 of the print medium 208 during the advance.
- the light barrier 212 can comprise a light source 212A on the side of the print head 202 and a light sensor 212B on the side of the printing roller 204.
- the positions of light source 212A and light sensor 212B can be interchanged.
- light source 212A and light sensor 212B can be arranged on the same side for detecting the print medium 208 in reflection.
- the printhead 202 includes a plurality of heating elements. If the heating elements are heated (for example energized) and the printing roller 204 exerts a predetermined (for example sufficiently high) pressure on the printing medium 208, the color pigments are transferred from the printing material 206 (for example an ink ribbon) to the material to be printed.
- the control unit 230 can control the stepping motor for rotating the print roller 204 and control the energization of the heating elements of the print head 202.
- the printing material 206 may comprise multiple layers.
- the printing material 206 can comprise a carrier material 206A facing away from the printing medium 208 (for example a carrier film) and a colored layer 206B (for example a colored wax) facing the printing medium 208.
- the printer 200 is preferably a table-top device to which the device 100 can be attached as an exchangeable module, for example in an application-specific manner or for the duration of a uniform application process.
- FIG. 7A shows a schematic perspective view of an exemplary printing system (abbreviated to: system) which comprises an exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 and an exemplary embodiment of the device 100.
- system exemplary printing system
- FIG. 7B shows a schematic perspective view of the exemplary printing system of FIG. 7A in a dismantled position. The physical interfaces are exposed.
- Device for providing a label for example applicator 100 label 101
- Prolate object preferably conductor, for example copper conductor or light guide 102
- Print signal interface of a control signal for outputting the printed product for example sensor for detecting printed product 104
- Sensor of a control signal for providing the identification for example sensor for detecting the object or button for detecting a readiness request 106
- First actuator of the device for example cutting unit 120, transverse direction 121
- Printer for example thermal transfer printer 200
- Printing material such as ribbon 206
- Carrier material of the printing material for example carrier film 206A
- Color layer of the printing material for example color wax 206B
- Print product of the printer 214 Dispenser of the print medium 216
- Printer control unit 230 Mechanical interface of printer 252
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