JP2013067392A - Labeling tool, and labeling device including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a labeling tool that can suitably stick a label onto the curved surface of an object.SOLUTION: The labeling tool 1 includes: a first plate-shaped member 2; a second plate-shaped member 3 disposed so that the surface thereof is opposed to the surface of the first plate-shaped member 2; a supporting member 4 for supporting both of the first plate-shaped member 2 and the second plate-shaped member 3; and a tension spring 6 arranged between the first plate-shaped member 2 and the second plate-shaped member 3. Each of the tips of the first plate-shaped member 2 and second plate-shaped member 3 is formed into a linear shape. The supporting member 4 freely opens and closes the tip of the first plate-shaped member 2 and the tip of the second plate-shaped member 3. The tension spring 6 applies force in such a direction that the tip of the first plate-shaped member 2 and the tip of the second plate-shaped member 3 are made to come close to each other.

Description

  The present invention relates to a label sticking jig used for sticking a label to a curved surface of an object and a label sticking apparatus provided with the label sticking jig.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a cosmetic manufacturing process, for example, a process of applying a label describing information on a cosmetic to a cylindrical cosmetic container (object) such as a lipstick container is known.
For example, in Patent Document 1, a cosmetic container is housed in a holder conveyed by a conveyor or the like, and a label is attached to the bottom surface of the cosmetic container with the bottom surface of the cosmetic container facing upward. A process is disclosed. In this step, after the back surface of the label to which the adhesive has been applied is placed on the bottom surface of the cosmetic container, the back surface of the label is attached to the cosmetic container by pressing the surface of the label toward the cosmetic container. .

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a conventional process for attaching a label to a curved surface of an object.
In patent document 1, the label was affixed on the bottom face of the cosmetic container, that is, the plane of the object. On the other hand, when a label is applied to the side surface of the cosmetic container, that is, when a label is applied to the curved surface of the object, for example, as shown in FIG. The cosmetic container C is placed in a state of being laid in a plurality of V-shaped grooves formed on the surface, and the side surface of the cosmetic container C is faced up, thereby labeling the side surface of the cosmetic container C. Paste L. In FIG. 8, the conveyor 100 conveys the hook 200 from the left side to the right side.

In this case, when the back surface of the label L is placed on the side surface of the cosmetic container C, the center of the label L contacts the side surface of the cosmetic container C, but both ends of the label L are from the side surfaces of the cosmetic container C. It will be in a floating state. For this reason, the operator presses the surface of the label L by stroking the side surface of the cosmetic container C using a soft jig 300 such as a puff for foundation, so that the back surface of the label L is placed on the cosmetic container. Affix to C.
The jig 300 is configured by attaching a rod-shaped grip 302 to a foundation puff 301.

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  However, when the surface of the label L is pressed using such a jig 300, both ends of the label L are pressed one by one. For example, the label L is wrinkled or the cosmetic container C and the label There is a problem in that air is mixed with L and bubbles are generated, and the label L cannot be properly attached.

  The objective of this invention is providing the label sticking apparatus provided with the jig | tool for label sticking which can stick a label appropriately to the curved surface of a target object, and this jig for sticking labels.

  The label sticking jig of the present invention is a label sticking jig used for sticking the back surface of a label to an object by pressing the surface of the label placed on the curved surface of the object against the object. A first plate-like member having a straight tip and a straight tip parallel to the tip of the first plate and facing the first plate-like member The second plate-like member arranged so as to support the proximal end portion of the first plate-like member and the proximal end portion of the second plate-like member, and the distal end portion of the first plate-like member And a support member that can freely open and close the tip of the second plate member, the first plate member, and the second plate member, and the tip of the first plate member And a biasing member that biases the tip of the second plate-like member in the direction of approaching, the tip of the first plate-like member and the tip of the second plate-like member So as to sandwich the curved surface of the object in the gap formed by pressing against the surface of the label to the object, characterized in that paste the rear surface of the label to the object.

According to such a configuration, the label sticking jig places the curved surface of the object in the gap formed between the tip portion of the first plate member and the tip portion of the second plate member. The back surface of the label can be attached to the object by pressing the surface of the label toward the object in such a manner as to be sandwiched.
Specifically, first, a gap formed between the tip of the first plate-like member and the tip of the second plate-like member is placed at the center of the label placed on the curved surface of the object. The jig for sticking a label is brought into contact with the surface of the label so as to match. And when the label sticking jig is pressed toward the object, the distal end portion of the first plate member and the distal end portion of the second plate member are mutually connected by sandwiching the curved surface of the object. It spreads away. At this time, the front end portion of the first plate-like member and the front end portion of the second plate-like member are urged toward each other by the urging member, so that both ends of the label are pressed simultaneously. Can do. Therefore, it can suppress that a wrinkle arises in a label, or air bubbles mix between a curved surface of a target object and a label, and a bubble arises, and can stick a label appropriately. .

  In this invention, it is preferable that the front-end | tip part of a 1st plate-shaped member and the front-end | tip part of a 2nd plate-shaped member are rounded by circular arc shape.

  According to such a structure, compared with the case where the front-end | tip part of a 1st plate-shaped member and the front-end | tip part of a 2nd plate-shaped member are not rounded in circular arc shape, the curved surface of a target object, and 1st Friction generated between the tip of the plate member and the tip of the second plate member can be reduced. Therefore, since the label sticking jig can be smoothly inserted into and removed from the curved surface of the object, the label can be appropriately attached even to the curved surface having a complicated shape.

  In the present invention, the first roller attached to the tip of the first plate-like member and rotating about an axis parallel to the tip of the first plate-like member, and the tip of the second plate-like member And a second roller that rotates about an axis parallel to the tip of the second plate-like member, and the object is placed in a gap formed between the first roller and the second roller. It is preferable to attach the back surface of the label to the object by pressing the surface of the label toward the object so as to sandwich the curved surface.

  According to such a configuration, when the surface of the label is pressed toward the object so as to sandwich the curved surface of the object in the gap formed between the first roller and the second roller. Since the first roller and the second roller rotate, the curved surface of the object, the first roller, and the second roller are compared with the case where the first roller and the second roller are not provided. It is possible to reduce the friction generated between the rollers. Therefore, since the label sticking jig can be smoothly inserted into and removed from the curved surface of the object, the label can be appropriately attached even to the curved surface having a complicated shape.

  In this invention, it is preferable to provide the rubber member provided so that the clearance gap formed between the 1st roller and the 2nd roller might be covered.

  Here, when the gap formed between the first roller and the second roller is larger than the contact area between the curved surface of the object and the center of the label, the first roller When the label sticking jig is brought into contact with the surface of the label so that the gap formed between the second roller and the second roller is aligned with the center of the label placed on the curved surface of the object, In some cases, wrinkles may be generated, or air may be mixed between the curved surface of the object and the label to generate bubbles.

According to the present invention, since the label sticking jig includes the rubber member, the gap formed between the first roller and the second roller can be covered. Therefore, even when the gap formed between the first roller and the second roller is larger than the contact area between the curved surface of the object and the center of the label, the label is properly Can be pasted on.
Further, when pressing the surface of the label toward the object so as to sandwich the curved surface of the object in the gap formed between the first roller and the second roller, the rubber member Since the first roller and the second roller are extended as they are separated from each other, the entire surface of the label can be pressed. Therefore, it is possible to apply the label more appropriately.

  The label sticking device of the present invention is a label sticking device for sticking the back surface of a label to an object by pressing the surface of the label placed on the curved surface of the object toward the object. For a sticking jig, a conveying mechanism that exposes the curved surface of the object vertically upward, and conveys the object along the horizontal direction, and an object conveyed by the conveying mechanism And an elevating mechanism for elevating and lowering the label sticking jig.

  According to such a configuration, since the label sticking device includes the label sticking jig described above, wrinkles occur in the label, or air is mixed between the curved surface of the object and the label. It is possible to suppress the generation of air bubbles, and it is possible to attach the label appropriately.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the jig for label sticking which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the side of the jig for label sticking The figure which shows the process of sticking a label using a label sticking jig The figure which shows the state which has pressed the jig for label sticking toward the cosmetics container The figure which shows the side surface of the jig for label sticking which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the side surface of the jig for label sticking which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the label sticking apparatus which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the conventional process of sticking a label on the curved surface of an object

[First Embodiment]
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a label sticking jig according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
The label sticking jig 1 is a jig used for sticking the back surface of a label to an object by pressing the surface of the label placed on the curved surface of the object toward the object. As shown in FIG. 1, the label sticking jig 1 includes a first plate-like member 2 and a second plate-like member 3 disposed so as to face the first plate-like member 2. And a support member 4 that supports the first plate-like member 2 and the second plate-like member 3, and a grip portion 5 attached to the support member 4.

The first plate member 2 and the second plate member 3 are each formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape and have the same shape.
Two projecting portions 21 projecting on both sides are formed at the distal end portion (lower end portion in FIG. 1) of the first plate-like member 2, and the rotation shaft is inserted into the hole formed in the projecting portion 21. The first roller 22 is rotatably attached. That is, the front end portion of the first plate-like member 2 is formed linearly by the surface of the first roller 22. Then, the first roller 22 rotates around an axis parallel to the tip portion of the first plate-like member 2.
Two projecting portions 31 projecting on both sides are formed at the tip end portion (lower end portion in FIG. 1) of the second plate-like member 3, and the rotation shaft is inserted into the hole formed in the projecting portion 31. The second roller 32 is rotatably attached. That is, the tip of the second plate-like member 3 is formed linearly by the surface of the second roller 32. The second roller 32 rotates around an axis parallel to the tip of the second plate-like member 3.
Note that the rotation axis of the first roller 22 and the rotation axis of the second roller 32 are parallel to each other. In other words, the distal end portion of the first plate-like member 2 and the distal end portion of the second plate-like member 3 are parallel to each other.

At the base end portion of the first plate-like member 2, two projecting portions 23 projecting on both sides so as to sandwich the support member 4 are formed. Two projecting portions 33 projecting on both sides so as to sandwich the support member 4 are formed at the base end portion of the second plate-shaped member 3. And the base end part of the 1st plate-shaped member 2 and the base end part of the 2nd plate-shaped member 3 are the hole formed in these protrusion parts 23 and 33, and the hole formed in the supporting member 4 ( It is rotatably supported by the support member 4 via pins 24 and 34 inserted into the support member 4. Here, the pin 24 is parallel to the distal end portion of the first plate-like member 2, and the pin 34 is parallel to the distal end portion of the second plate-like member 3. That is, the support member 4 can freely open and close the distal end portion of the first plate-like member 2 and the distal end portion of the second plate-like member 3.
A bearing B (see FIG. 2) is attached between the support member 4 and the pins 24 and 34.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a side surface of the label sticking jig.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the label sticking jig 1 is provided on a tension spring 6 provided between the first plate-like member 2 and the second plate-like member 3 and the support member 4. The stopper 41 is provided.
The tension spring 6 as an urging member urges the distal end portion of the first plate-like member 2 and the distal end portion of the second plate-like member 3 to approach each other. The tension spring 6 is attached so as to be bridged between a hole 25 formed at the center of the first plate-like member 2 and a hole 35 formed at the center of the second plate-like member 3. Specifically, a screw (not shown) screwed into a screw hole 26 penetrating the inner peripheral surface of the hole 25 and the side surface of the first plate-like member 2, the inner peripheral surface of the hole 35, and the second It is fixed by a screw (not shown) screwed into a screw hole 36 penetrating the side surface of the plate-like member 3.

  In the present embodiment, the tension spring 6 is provided between the center position of the first plate-like member 2 and the center position of the second plate-like member 3, but the first plate-like member As long as it is a position which can urge in the direction which makes the front-end | tip part of 2 and the front-end | tip part of the 2nd plate-shaped member 3 approach, you may provide in any position. However, the tension spring 6 is provided between the first plate-like member 2 and the second plate-like member by being provided between the center position of the first plate-like member 2 and the center position of the second plate-like member 3. Since it is no longer exposed to the outside of the member 3, the label sticking jig 1 can be easily gripped.

  The stopper 41 is provided between the first plate-like member 2 and the second plate-like member 3, and the distal end portion of the first plate-like member 2 and the second plate-like member are provided by the tension spring 6. When urging the front end portion 3 in the direction of approaching, the collision between the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 is restricted. Thereby, when opening and closing the 1st plate-shaped member 2 and the 2nd plate-shaped member 3, the load concerning the 1st roller 22 and the 2nd roller 32 can be reduced.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a process of attaching a label using a label attaching jig. In addition, in FIG. 3, the process of affixing the label L which described the information regarding the cosmetics with respect to the cylindrical cosmetic container (target object) C is shown as an example.
When the label L is pasted on the side surface of the cosmetic container C, that is, when the label L is pasted on the curved surface, a plurality of Vs formed on the hooks 14 conveyed by the conveyor 13 as shown in FIG. The cosmetic container C is placed in the shape of a letter-shaped groove, and the side surface of the cosmetic container C is placed with the side surface of the cosmetic container C facing upward. A label L is affixed to. In FIG. 3, the conveyor 13 conveys the hook 14 from the left side to the right side.

Specifically, first, the operator grasps the grasping portion 5 of the label sticking jig 1, and sets the gap formed between the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 as a cosmetic container. The label sticking jig 1 is brought into contact with the surface of the label L so as to be aligned with the center of the label L placed on the side surface of C (see FIG. 3).
Here, when the gap formed between the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 is large compared to the contact area between the side surface of the cosmetic container C and the center of the label L, The label affixing jig 1 is labeled L so that the gap formed between the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 is aligned with the center of the label L placed on the side surface of the cosmetic container C. In contact with the surface, the label L may be wrinkled, or air may be mixed between the side surface of the cosmetic container C and the label L to generate bubbles. For this reason, it is preferable that the diameter of the first roller 22 and the diameter of the second roller 32 are set as small as possible according to the diameter of the cosmetic container C.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the label sticking jig is pressed toward the cosmetic container.
Next, the operator presses the label sticking jig 1 toward the cosmetic container C as shown in FIG. Then, by sandwiching the side surface of the cosmetic container C, the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 spread apart from each other. At this time, since the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 are urged toward each other by the tension spring 6, both ends of the label L can be pressed simultaneously.

According to the present embodiment as described above, the following operations and effects can be achieved.
(1) The label sticking jig 1 has the cosmetic surface of the label L so that the side surface of the cosmetic container C is sandwiched in a gap formed between the first roller 22 and the second roller 32. By pressing toward the container C, the back surface of the label L can be attached to the cosmetic container C. At this time, since the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 are urged toward each other by the tension spring 6, both ends of the label L can be pressed simultaneously. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the generation of wrinkles on the label L or air bubbles between the side surface of the cosmetic container C and the label L, and the label L can be appropriately applied. Can be attached.

(2) When pressing the surface of the label L toward the object so as to sandwich the side surface of the cosmetic container C in the gap formed between the first roller 22 and the second roller 32, Since the 1st roller 22 and the 2nd roller 32 rotate, compared with the case where the 1st roller 22 and the 2nd roller 32 are not provided, the side of cosmetics container C, the 1st The friction generated between the roller 22 and the second roller 32 can be reduced. Therefore, since the label sticking jig 1 can be smoothly inserted and removed from the side surface of the cosmetic container C, the label L can be appropriately stuck even on a curved surface having a complicated shape.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 5 is a view showing a side surface of the label sticking jig according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the label sticking jig 1A is different from the first embodiment in that it includes a rubber member 7 as shown in FIG.
In the following description, parts that have already been described are assigned the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  The rubber member 7 is formed in a rectangular plate shape having the same width as the first roller 22 and the second roller 32. Then, one end is fixed to the first plate member 2 and the other end is the second plate member 3 so as to cover the gap formed between the first roller 22 and the second roller 32. It is provided by fixing to.

In this embodiment as well, the same operations and effects as those of the first embodiment can be achieved, and the following operations and effects can be achieved.
(3) Since the label sticking jig 1 </ b> A includes the rubber member 7, the gap formed between the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 can be covered. Therefore, even if the gap formed between the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 is larger than the contact area between the side surface of the cosmetic container C and the center of the label L, The label L can be appropriately applied.

(4) When pressing the surface of the label L toward the cosmetic container C such that the side surface of the cosmetic container C is sandwiched in the gap formed between the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 Furthermore, since the rubber member 7 extends as the first roller 22 and the second roller 32 are separated from each other, the entire surface of the label L can be pressed. Therefore, the label L can be more appropriately affixed.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a view showing a side surface of the label sticking jig according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
In the first embodiment, the label sticking jig 1 includes the first plate-like member 2 and the second plate-like member 3. The first roller 22 is attached to the tip of the first plate-like member 2, and the second roller 32 is attached to the tip of the second plate-like member 3.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the label sticking jig 1B includes a first plate-like member 2B and a second plate-like member 3B as shown in FIG. And the front-end | tip part of the 1st plate-shaped member 2B and the front-end | tip part of the 2nd plate-shaped member 3B differ in the point rounded by circular arc shape. That is, the present embodiment is different in that no roller is attached to the distal end portion of the first plate-like member 2B and the distal end portion of the second plate-like member 3B.

According to the present embodiment as described above, the following operations and effects can be achieved.
(5) The label sticking jig 1B sandwiches the side surface of the cosmetic container C in a gap formed between the tip of the first plate-like member 2B and the tip of the second plate-like member 3B. Thus, the back surface of the label L can be attached to the cosmetic container C by pressing the surface of the label L toward the cosmetic container C. At this time, the distal end portion of the first plate-like member 2B and the distal end portion of the second plate-like member 3B are biased in the approaching direction by the tension spring 6, so that both ends of the label L are simultaneously moved. Can be pressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the generation of wrinkles on the label L or air bubbles between the side surface of the cosmetic container C and the label L, and the label L can be appropriately applied. Can be attached.

(6) Since the tip of the first plate-like member 2B and the tip of the second plate-like member 3B are rounded in an arc shape, the tip of the first plate-like member 2B and the second plate Compared to the case where the tip of the member 3B is not rounded, the side surface of the cosmetic container C, the tip of the first plate member 2B, and the tip of the second plate member 3B The friction generated between them can be reduced. Therefore, since the label sticking jig 1B can be smoothly inserted into and removed from the side surface of the cosmetic container C, the label L can be appropriately attached even to a curved surface having a complicated shape.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a label sticking device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
The label sticking device 10 is a device for sticking the back surface of a label to an object by pressing the surface of the label placed on the curved surface of the object toward the object. As shown in FIG. 7, the label sticking apparatus 10 includes the label sticking jig 1, the transport mechanism 11 that transports the cosmetic container C, and the lifting mechanism 12 that lifts and lowers the label sticking jig 1. Prepare.

The transport mechanism 11 includes a conveyor 13 and a hook 14 that is transported along the horizontal direction by the conveyor 13. A plurality of V-shaped grooves are formed in the hakama 14. And the hakama 14 is placed so that the side surface of the cosmetic container C is exposed vertically upward by placing the cosmetic container C in the groove.
The lifting mechanism 12 moves the label sticking jig 1 up and down with respect to the cosmetic container C transported by the transport mechanism 11. The lifting mechanism 12 holds the grip portion 5 of the label sticking jig 1.

According to the present embodiment as described above, the following operations and effects can be achieved.
(7) Since the label sticking device 10 includes the label sticking jig 1 described above, the same operations and effects as those of the first embodiment can be achieved. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the generation of wrinkles on the label L or air bubbles between the side surface of the cosmetic container C and the label L, and the label L can be appropriately applied. Can be attached.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within a scope that can achieve the object of the present invention are included in the present invention.
For example, in each of the above embodiments, the support member 4 supports the first plate-like member 2 by rotatably supporting the first plate-like members 2 and 2B and the second plate-like members 3 and 3B. , 2B and the second plate-like members 3 and 3B can be freely opened and closed. On the other hand, the support member slidably supports the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member, so that the tip portion of the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member are supported. It is good also as opening and closing freely with the front-end | tip part. In short, the support member only needs to be configured to be able to open and close the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member.

Moreover, in each said embodiment, although the tension spring 6 was employ | adopted as an urging member, it may replace with this and rubber | gum etc. may be employ | adopted. In short, the urging member is provided between the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member, and includes the tip portion of the first plate-like member and the tip portion of the second plate-like member. What is necessary is just to be able to urge in the direction to make it approach.
Furthermore, in the said 3rd Embodiment, although the front-end | tip part of the 1st plate-shaped member 2B and the front-end | tip part of the 2nd plate-shaped member 3B were rounded in circular arc shape, it does not need to be rounded in circular arc shape. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,1A, 1B Label sticking jig | tool 2,2B 1st plate-shaped member 3,3B 2nd plate-shaped member 4 Support member 5 Holding part 6 Tension spring (biasing member)
7 Rubber member 10 Label attaching device 11 Conveying mechanism 12 Elevating mechanism 13 Conveyor 14 Hackama 21, 31 Protruding portion 22 First roller 23, 33 Protruding portion 24, 34 Pin 25, 35 Hole 26, 36 Screw hole 32 Second roller 41 Stopper B Bearing C Cosmetic container L Label

Claims (5)

A label sticking jig used to stick the back surface of the label to the object by pressing the surface of the label placed on the curved surface of the object toward the object,
A first plate-like member having a straight tip,
A second plate-like member having a linear tip parallel to the tip of the first plate-like member and disposed so as to face the first plate-like member;
The proximal end of the first plate member and the proximal end of the second plate member are supported, the distal end of the first plate member, and the distal end of the second plate member A support member that can be freely opened and closed,
A direction that is provided between the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member, and brings the tip of the first plate-like member close to the tip of the second plate-like member A biasing member that biases
The surface of the label is placed on the surface of the object such that the curved surface of the object is sandwiched in a gap formed between the tip of the first plate-like member and the tip of the second plate-like member. A label sticking jig, wherein the back surface of the label is attached to the object by pressing toward the object. In the label sticking jig according to claim 1,
A label sticking jig, wherein a tip end portion of the first plate-like member and a tip end portion of the second plate-like member are rounded in an arc shape. In the label sticking jig according to claim 1,
A first roller attached to the tip of the first plate member and rotating about an axis parallel to the tip of the first plate member;
A second roller attached to the tip of the second plate member and rotating about an axis parallel to the tip of the second plate member;
By pressing the surface of the label toward the object so as to sandwich the curved surface of the object in a gap formed between the first roller and the second roller, the label A label sticking jig, wherein the back surface of the sticker is attached to the object. In the label sticking jig according to claim 3,
A label sticking jig comprising a rubber member provided so as to cover a gap formed between the first roller and the second roller. A label sticking device for sticking the back surface of the label to the object by pressing the surface of the label placed on the curved surface of the object toward the object,
A label sticking jig according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A loading mechanism that exposes the curved surface of the object in a vertically upward direction, and conveys the object along a horizontal direction;
A label sticking apparatus comprising: a lifting mechanism that lifts and lowers the label sticking jig with respect to the object transported by the transport mechanism.

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