JP4766738B2 - Label mounting system, label mounting factory operation and product management support system, and label winding body used for them - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a label mounting system, a label mounting factory operation and product management support system, and a label winding body used for them. More specifically, a label manufacturing factory (label manufacturer) that manufactures a label winding body and a label mounting factory (container manufacturer, beverage manufacturer, etc.) that attaches a label to a container such as a PET bottle using the label winding body. The present invention relates to a system capable of promptly supporting the operation and product management of a label mounting factory from the label manufacturing factory side by connecting online.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in label mounting factories, labels are mounted on containers such as beverages and foods by applying the label winding body shipped from the label manufacturing factory to a label mounting machine. The label winder is obtained by winding the following flat long label into a roll. A flat long label is obtained by folding a long and cylindrical label film into a flat shape. Some flat long labels are connected by a joint member. Moreover, about 12 label winding bodies may be stored in one container and shipped from a label manufacturing factory. In this case, the label mounting factory returns the container when the container is empty, and the label manufacturing factory reuses it.
[0003]
When the label is a shrink label, the label mounting machine is equipped with a label winding body, a process of feeding out a flat and long label, a process of cutting into a label unit and opening in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and a container The label is attached to the container through a process of covering the container with a label, a process of closely attaching the label to the container by heat shrinkage, and the like. At that time, the joint member is also attached as a label. Therefore, when the label mounting is completed, the detection sensor detects the container in which the joint member is mounted, and when it is detected, the container is automatically excluded.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the detection of the joint member by the detection sensor may not be performed normally, and a container equipped with the joint member may flow out to the market. In the label manufacturing factory, after shipping the label winding body, the management of products related to label mounting in the label mounting factory is not particularly performed. For this reason, it took time to investigate the cause even when defective products other than the above were found.
[0005]
Also, there is no particular management of operations related to label mounting at label mounting factories. For example, the time when the container is collected and the time when the label winding body is shipped next is waited for from the labeling factory. For this reason, empty containers sometimes accumulated in the label mounting factory. Also, the label mounting factory took time and effort to manage the inventory of the label winding bodies.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and is capable of preventing a defective label mounting product from flowing out to the market. The label mounting factory operates the label mounting factory and manages the product. The purpose is to provide a support system for the operation and product management of a label mounting factory that enables quick support from the side, and a label winding body used for them.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention of claim 1 is a label winding body MH in which a flat long label 71 obtained by folding a long and cylindrical label film into a flat shape is wound into a roll shape. A plurality of the flat long labels 71 are connected by a joint member 72, and the flat long labels 71 are provided with a storage medium BC in which information about the label winding body MH is stored. The medium BC stores information for specifying the number of the joint members 72 . In the invention of claim 2, the storage medium BC is provided at the winding end portion 71E of the flat long label 71. According to a third aspect of the present invention, the storage medium BC stores information for specifying the label winding body MH .
[0007]
The invention according to claim 4 is a label mounting machine 21 for producing a label mounted product by feeding the label winding body MH according to claim 1 or 2 and mounting a label on a mounted body such as a container, and the storage medium. A reading sensor 25 that reads information stored in the BC, a detection sensor 26 that detects a joint-attached product to which the joint member 72 is attached among the label-attached products, and a joint read by the read sensor 25 Based on the number of eye members 72 and the number of joint-attached products detected by the detection sensor 26, the first data processing device 3 capable of outputting information on joint-attached products not detected by the detection sensor 26. And have .
[0008]
The invention of claim 5 includes a label mounting machine 21 that produces the label mounted product by feeding the label winding body MH according to claim 3 and mounting the label on a mounted body such as a container, and the storage medium BC. a reading sensor 25 for reading the stored information, from among the label attached article, a detection sensor 26 for detecting a seam attachment article the joint member 72 is mounted, read by the reading sensor 25, the label Based on the information for identifying the winding body, and the number of joint members 72 and the number of joint attachments detected by the detection sensor 26, information on joint attachments not detected by the detection sensor 26 , And the first data processing device 3 capable of outputting . According to the inventions of claims 4 and 5 , the storage medium BC stores information for specifying the number of joint members 72 of the label winding body MH (in the case of claim 5, the label winding body). Information specifying MH is also stored) . If the detection sensor 26 cannot detect the joint-attached product to which the joint member 72 is attached, the number of joint members 72 read by the reading sensor 25 and the joint-attached product detected by the detection sensor 26 Does not match the number of The information is displayed on the first data processing device 3. Based on this, it can be seen that the joint-attached product is not excluded, and the joint-attached product can be prevented from flowing out to the market. The joint-attached product is a kind of defective product of the label-attached product described above.
[0009]
Configuration according the invention in claim 6, the label mounting system 2 according to claim 4 or 5 arranged on the label attached factories, and the second data processing apparatus arranged on the label manufacturing plant are connected through a communication line Has been . According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the information read by the reading sensor 25 and the information of the joint-attached product that is not detected by the detection sensor 26 are sent to the second data processing device 4 via the communication line N. That is, the information of the label attachment plant is fed back to the label manufacturing plant. In the second data processing device 4, attribute information such as a manufacturing history related to the label winding body MH is stored corresponding to the product number and the like. By examining attribute information corresponding to the product number and the like sent from the first data processing device 3 on the second data processing device 4 side, the label manufacturing factory can grasp the product status of the label mounting factory, and the product It is possible to respond according to the state.
[0011]
The invention of claim 7 is a label winding body MH in which a flat long label 71 obtained by folding a long and cylindrical label film into a flat shape is wound into a roll shape. The label which produces | generates a label mounting product by paying out the label winding body MH provided with the storage medium BC in which the information which specifies this label winding body MH is provided, and mounting | wearing a to-be-mounted body, such as a container, A mounting sensor 21, a reading sensor 25 that reads information specifying the label winding body MH stored in the storage medium BC, and information that specifies the label winding body MH read by the reading sensor 25 are output. A label mounting system 2 disposed in a label mounting factory, the number of label winding bodies MH stored in a container at the time of shipment, and the label winding body MH. The second data processing device 4 arranged in the label manufacturing factory, in which the information to be identified and the container number of the container are stored as container information, is connected by a communication line N, and the second data Based on the information specifying the label winding body MH sent from the first data processing device 3 via the communication line and the container information, the processing device 4 determines whether or not there is an empty container and whether it is empty. This is a container management support system for a label mounting factory characterized in that the container number can be grasped. According to the invention of claim 7 , the second data processing device 4 is based on the information specifying the label winding body MH sent from the first data processing device 3 and the container information held by the second data processing device 4. Thus, it can be determined whether or not the container is empty. When the container is empty, the label manufacturing factory can make a return request for the container to the label mounting factory. Since the return request can be performed immediately when the container is empty, the empty container does not accumulate in the label mounting factory.
[0012]
The invention of claim 8 is equipped with a label winding body MH in which a flat and long label 71 obtained by folding a long and cylindrical label film into a flat shape is wound, and the label winding body MH. The label mounting machine 21 for producing a label mounted product by mounting the label on the mounted body such as a container and when the mounted label winding body MH is switched to the next label winding body MH A label mounting system 2 disposed in a label mounting factory, having a first data processing device 3 that stores time and switching information that indicates switching and that can output the switching information; The second data processing device 4 arranged in the label manufacturing factory, in which the total number of the winding bodies MH is stored, is connected to the communication line N, and the second data processing device 4 First data processing device 3. The number of label winders MH remaining in the label mounting factory can be calculated based on the switching information sent from 3 via the communication line N and the total number of label winders MH shipped. It is an inventory management support system of a label mounting factory characterized by According to the invention of claim 8, since the number of label winding bodies MH remaining in the label mounting factory can be grasped at the label manufacturing factory, when the remaining number is less than the minimum necessary number of inventory, the label mounting factory The label manufacturing factory can ship a new label winding body MH to the label mounting factory without waiting for the notification. In other words, the label mounting factory does not need to place an order for the label winding body MH.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a view showing a label winding body MH according to the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, the label winding body MH is obtained by winding the following flat long label 71 into a roll shape. The flat long label 71 is a shrink label attached to a container such as a PET bottle by a heat shrink process, and is a long and cylindrical label film folded in a flat shape. A plurality of flat long labels 71 are connected by joint members 72 made of an aluminum foil adhesive tape, and the total length thereof is, for example, about 1000 m. The number of joint members 72 is about 1 to 5 per one label winding body MH. There is also a single flat long label that does not have the joint member 72.
[0014]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a storage medium BC which is a feature of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 2, a winding end portion 71 </ b> E of the flat long label 71 is provided with a joint member 72 </ b> A, and a storage medium BC is attached thereon. The winding end portion 71E is a portion of about 0 to 5 m from the end of the flat long label 71 at the end of winding. The joint member 72A is used for attaching the storage medium BC, and is not used for connecting the flat and long labels 71 to each other. The storage medium BC is a bar code of about 10 digits, and stores the product number of the label winding body MH, the number of joint members 72, and the like.
[0015]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a support system 1 for the operation and product management of the label mounting factory according to the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 3, the support system 1 is configured by connecting a label mounting system 2 disposed in a label mounting factory and a second data processing device 4 disposed in the label manufacturing factory through a communication line N. The communication line N is a dedicated line in order to improve security.
[0016]
The label mounting system 2 includes a label mounting machine 21 and a first data processing device 3.
The label mounting machine 21 mounts the label winding body MH and mounts the label on the container through the following steps. That is, in the process of feeding out the flat and long label 71, the process of opening in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the process of cutting into label units, the process of covering the container with the label, the process of attaching the label to the container by heat shrinking, etc. is there. Note that the step of opening may be after the step of cutting.
[0017]
The label mounting machine 21 detects a container in which a reading sensor 25 that is a bar code reader that reads information stored in the storage medium BC, a temperature sensor 27 that detects a temperature in a thermal contraction process, and a joint member 72 is mounted. A detection sensor (metal sensor) 26 is provided. Further, as the detection sensor 26, for example, a sensor that detects a container in which a label mounting position is shifted or a character is distorted may be provided. Each of these sensors and a control circuit (not shown) for controlling the operation of the label mounting machine 21 are connected to the first data processing device 3 by an appropriate cable. The reading sensor 25 reads the storage information of the storage medium BC at the beginning of feeding out the flat and long label 71 by the label mounting machine 21 and sends it to the first data processing device 3. The reading sensor 25 is preferably installed in the feeding path of the flat and long label 71 and automatically reads the storage medium BC at the time of feeding. However, the reading sensor 25 may be read manually by a hand reader (hand-held reader). In the case of reading with a hand reader, the storage medium BC may be provided at another location such as the inside of the core of the label winding body MH.
[0018]
The first data processing device 3 is configured by a personal computer or a workstation having a storage device such as a display and a hard disk, and an appropriate OS and application programs are installed in order to operate the support system 1.
Similar to the first data processing device 3, the second data processing device 4 is constituted by a personal computer or a workstation, and the storage device stores attribute information regarding the label winding body MH. This attribute information is a history of the label winding body MH associated with a product number (for example, a production lot number) of the label winding body MH. For example, the date and time of manufacture of the label winding body MH, the machines and materials used in the manufacture, the number of joint members 72, the appropriate temperature when performing heat shrinkage, the container number stored at the time of shipment, and the shipment The total number of wound bodies of the same type.
The support system 1 can be used alone as a label mounting system without being connected to the second data processing device 4.
[0019]
Next, the operation of the support system 1 configured as described above will be described. Main support contents performed in the support system 1 are support for defective product management, support for inventory management, and support for container management .
[0021]
The number of joint members 72 read from the storage medium BC by reading sensor 25 [Support defective management] is incorporated into the first data processing unit 3. The number of containers detected by the detection sensor 26 is also taken into the first data processing device 3. The first data processing device 3 compares the number of joint members 72 read from the storage medium BC with the number of containers detected by the detection sensor 26, and does not match if the numbers do not match. The number is displayed on the display, and the operation of the label mounting machine 21 is stopped or an alarm is sounded. The number that does not match is the number of containers that have been attached to the joint member 72 and have flowed to the next step.
[0022]
In the label mounting factory, it is only necessary to find and eliminate a mismatched number of containers produced at this time. Thereby, it is possible to prevent defective products from flowing into the market. Further, information indicating that the label mounting machine 21 has stopped, and the product number of the label winder at that time are sent to the second data processing device 4 via the communication line N. The label manufacturing factory can see the attribute information of the product number on the display of the second data processing device 4. Then, it is possible to halt the outflow of the defective goods market. In addition, shipment of a defective label winder can be avoided. As shown in “Support for Defective Product Management”, the label manufacturing factory can quickly support the management of products in the label mounting factory.
[0023]
[Inventory management support]
The second data processing device 4 stores the total number of various types of label winding bodies that have been shipped.
When the loaded label winder is switched to the next label winder, the first data processing device 3 stores the time and switching information indicating that the label winder has been switched. The number of switching information can be made to correspond to the number of label winding bodies that have been used at the label mounting factory. The switching information is sent to the second data processing device 4 via the communication line N.
The second data processing device 4 calculates the number of label winders remaining in the label mounting factory based on the switching information and the total number of label winders shipped. If the remaining number is less than the minimum required number of inventory, the label manufacturing factory ships a new label winder to the label mounting factory. In other words, the label mounting factory does not need to order the label winder.
[0024]
[Support for container management]
In the second data processing device 4, the number and product number of the label winding bodies stored in the container at the time of shipment and the container number of the container are stored as container information. The product number of the label winding body read from the storage medium BC by the reading sensor 25 is sent to the second data processing device 4 via the communication line N. The total number of product numbers sent corresponds to the number of label rolls delivered from the container.
Based on the product number and container information sent from the first data processing device 3, the second data processing device 4 grasps the presence / absence of an empty container and the empty container number. If there is an empty container, the label manufacturing factory can notify the label mounting factory of the container number and make a return request for the container. Since the return request can be performed immediately when the container is empty, the empty container does not accumulate in the label mounting factory.
[0025]
As shown in “Inventory management support” and “Container management support”, the label winder manufacturing factory can quickly support the management of operations in the label mounting factory.
In the present embodiment, the storage medium BC is a bar code, but it may be a data carrier having an information storage unit such as a non-contact IC.
In the present embodiment, the flat elongated label 71 is a shrink label, but may be a cylindrical stretch label made of, for example, an elastic film.
In the present embodiment, the information stored in the storage medium BC is the product number of the label winding body MH and the number of joint members 72. However, it relates to the quality of the label, such as the finished dimensions of the product and the printing state. It is also possible to remember things.
In addition, in this embodiment, the whole support system 1 or the configuration, shape, number, and the like of each part can be appropriately changed in accordance with the gist of the present invention.
[0026]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a label mounting system capable of preventing a defective product of a label mounting product from flowing into the market, a label mounting factory capable of promptly supporting the operation of the label mounting factory and the management of the product from the label manufacturing factory side. Support system for product management and product management, and a label winder used for them.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a view showing a label winder according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a storage medium.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a support system for operation and product management of a label mounting factory according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Support system 2 Label mounting system 3 1st data processing apparatus 4 2nd data processing apparatus 21 Label mounting machine 25 Reading sensor 26 Detection sensor 71 Flat elongate label 71E Winding terminal part 72 Joint member BC Storage medium MH Label winding body N communication line

Claims (7)

In a label winding body in which a flat long label obtained by folding a long and cylindrical label film into a flat shape is wound into a roll shape,
A plurality of the flat long labels are connected by a joint member,
The flat long label is provided with a storage medium storing information about the label winding body,
The storage medium stores information for specifying the number of joint members.
A label winding body characterized by that. The label winding body according to claim 1, wherein the storage medium is provided at a winding end portion of the flat long label. The label winding body according to claim 1 or 2, wherein information for specifying the label winding body is stored in the storage medium. A label mounting machine for producing a label mounting product by feeding out the label winding body according to claim 1 or 2 and mounting the label on a mounting body such as a container;
A reading sensor for reading information stored in the storage medium;
Among the label wearing products, a detection sensor for detecting a joint wearing product to which the joint member is attached,
Based on the number of joint members read by the reading sensor and the number of joint attachments detected by the detection sensor, information on joint attachments not detected by the detection sensor can be output. One data processing device;
A label mounting system comprising: A label mounting machine for producing a label mounting product by feeding out the label winding body according to claim 3 and mounting the label on a mounted body such as a container;
A reading sensor for reading information stored in the storage medium;
Among the label wearing products, a detection sensor for detecting a joint wearing product to which the joint member is attached,
Not detected by the detection sensor based on the information that identifies the label winding body read by the reading sensor, and the number of joint members and the number of joint-attached products detected by the detection sensor A first data processing device capable of outputting information on the joint-attached product,
A label mounting system comprising: The label mounting system according to claim 4 or 5 disposed in a label mounting factory;
A product management support system for a label mounting factory, wherein the second data processing apparatus disposed in the label manufacturing factory is connected by a communication line. A label winding body obtained by winding a flat long label obtained by folding a long and cylindrical label film into a flat shape, and specifying the label winding body in the flat long label A label mounting machine for producing a label mounting product by feeding out a label winding body provided with a storage medium in which information is stored and mounting the label on a mounted body such as a container;
A reading sensor for reading information identifying the label winding body stored in the storage medium;
A first data processing device capable of outputting information identifying the label winding body read by the reading sensor;
A label mounting system disposed in a label mounting factory,
Second data processing arranged in the label manufacturing factory, in which the number of label winding bodies stored in the container at the time of shipment, information for identifying the label winding body, and the container number of the container are stored as container information The device is configured to be connected by a communication line,
The second data processing device determines whether or not there is an empty container based on information specifying the label winder and the container information sent from the first data processing device via a communication line and the empty container. A container management support system for label-equipped factories, which is capable of grasping the container number.

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