EP4041556A1 - Technique de marquage d'un objet - Google Patents

Technique de marquage d'un objet

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EP4041556A1
EP4041556A1 EP20788741.5A EP20788741A EP4041556A1 EP 4041556 A1 EP4041556 A1 EP 4041556A1 EP 20788741 A EP20788741 A EP 20788741A EP 4041556 A1 EP4041556 A1 EP 4041556A1
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Prior art keywords
printer
eccentric
printing
print
print head
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English (en)
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Kilian Klages
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Phoenix Contact GmbH and Co KG
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Phoenix Contact GmbH and Co KG
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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
    • B41J3/4075—Tape printers; Label printers
    • 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
    • B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/315—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material
    • B41J2/32—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
    • 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
    • B41J15/00—Devices or arrangements of selective printing mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers or thermal printers, specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in continuous form, e.g. webs
    • B41J15/04—Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles
    • 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
    • B41J25/00—Actions or mechanisms not otherwise provided for
    • B41J25/304—Bodily-movable mechanisms for print heads or carriages movable towards or from paper surface
    • B41J25/316—Bodily-movable mechanisms for print heads or carriages movable towards or from paper surface with tilting motion mechanisms relative to paper surface
    • 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
    • B41J3/44—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms having dual functions or combined with, or coupled to, apparatus performing other functions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01B—CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
    • H01B13/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
    • H01B13/34—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for marking conductors or cables
    • H01B13/344—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for marking conductors or cables by applying sleeves, ferrules, tags, clips, labels or short length strips

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a technique for marking an object, for example a conductor.
  • the invention relates to a device for providing a marking which is arranged or can be arranged around an object on the basis of a printed product.
  • 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 device that winds a pre-printed wrap-around label on a spindle roll around a conductor.
  • a monolithic printing system for printing and applying wrap-around labels is known from document US 2008/0073023 A1.
  • the document EP 1468922 A1 also describes a printing system that can apply a wrap-around label around a conductor.
  • Such conventional printing systems can only print certain labels and apply them using an integrated automated application. No other printing applications are possible with such a conventional printing system.
  • this extends the conveying path from a material interface at which the printed product is transferred to the separable unit. This means that the printer has to output the printed product unprinted beyond one end of the printing, until the printed product has reached a processing position in which the separable unit has the Application can begin.
  • the additional conveying path without printing means wasting the printing material.
  • 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.
  • Another or more specific task is to enable a convertible printing system that does not consume more material than an integral system.
  • the device comprises a mechanical interface which is designed to releasably or irreversibly attach the device to a printer; a material interface which is designed to receive a print medium printed by the printer by means of a print head as a print product in a longitudinal direction; at least one eccentric mounted so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis at the material interface; and at least one printhead actuator which is designed to move the at least one eccentric into a first pivot position and into a second pivot position different from the first pivot position in order to provide the identification starting from the printed product.
  • the eccentric is designed to move into the first state of the device attached to the printer by means of the mechanical interface Pivoting position of the eccentric to move the print head and the print medium towards each other into a printing position for printing the print medium and to move the print head and the print medium away from each other into an open position when moving into the second swivel position of the eccentric.
  • the device can be a device for the circumferentially closed arrangement of a printed identification around a prolate object, preferably around a conductor.
  • 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 eccentric in the first pivot position, the eccentric can lower the print head onto the print medium. In the second pivot position, the eccentric can lift the print head off the print medium.
  • the print material can be saved by moving the print head into the open position (for example by lifting it off) when the print medium is advanced in the longitudinal direction (i.e. when it is dispensed at the material interface).
  • the movement into the open position (for example by lifting it up) of the print head can prevent warping or wrinkling of the print material when the print medium is retracted (i.e. retracted).
  • the printing material can rest in the open position while the printing medium is movable in the longitudinal direction (for example by means of a pressure roller).
  • the print medium can be advanced (ie from the printer to the Device moved).
  • the print medium can be withdrawn (ie moved from the device to the printer).
  • the print medium can be guided on a pressure roller.
  • the first pivoting position of the eccentric can correspond to the printing position (also: closed position) of the print head with respect to the print roller.
  • the second pivot position of the eccentric can correspond to an open position of the print head with respect to the print roller.
  • the material interface can be designed to receive the print medium printed on the print roller by the printer by means of the print head as a print product.
  • a print material preferably an ink ribbon
  • the printing material can rest on the print head in the printing position and in the open position.
  • the printing material In the printing position, the printing material can rest against the printing medium and / or be mechanically coupled to the printing medium in the longitudinal direction without slipping. In the open position, the print material can be lifted off the print medium and / or mechanically decoupled.
  • the pivot axis can be perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • the pivot axis can be parallel to a plane of the printed product, parallel to a pivot axis of the print head and / or parallel to an axis of rotation of the printing roller.
  • the print head can be acted upon by force, for example with a bias from the open position into the printing position.
  • the at least one eccentric In the second pivot position, the at least one eccentric can move the print head into the open position against the bias.
  • In the first pivot position the at least one eccentric can release the print head for movement into the printing position.
  • the at least one eccentric In the second pivot position, the at least one eccentric can rest on the print head with a contact surface eccentric to the pivot axis on a side facing the material interface and / or the printing roller.
  • the print head can be acted upon by force with a bias from the printing position into the open position.
  • the at least one eccentric In the first pivot position, the at least one eccentric can move the print head against the bias into the printing position. In the second pivot position, the at least one eccentric can release the print head for movement into the open position.
  • the at least one eccentric can bear against the print head with a contact surface eccentric to the pivot axis on a side facing away from the material interface and / or the pressure roller.
  • the device can furthermore comprise a suspension which protrudes beyond the material interface and, when the device is fastened by means of the mechanical interface, protrudes into the printer.
  • the at least one eccentric can be arranged pivotably on the suspension.
  • the suspension can comprise at least two bolts that are parallel to one another.
  • a pivot bearing can support a shaft so that it can pivot about the pivot axis.
  • the at least one eccentric can be arranged non-rotatably on the shaft.
  • the printhead actuator can be coupled to the shaft for the pivoting movement of the at least one eccentric.
  • the at least one eccentric can also be referred to as a tappet or rotary tappet.
  • the at least one eccentric can be connected to the shaft in a rotationally fixed manner and can be arranged to lower the print head of the printer in the first pivoting position for printing the print medium onto the print medium and in the second pivot position of the shaft to lift the printhead from the print medium or to release it against a bias.
  • the device can be removably attached to the mechanical interface with the printer.
  • the data interface can be designed to communicate with the printer in order to provide (preferably application) the identification.
  • the device can receive the printed product (i.e. the print medium printed by the printer) which comprises the identification.
  • the device can furthermore comprise a print signal interface which is designed to detect or send a control signal for outputting the printed product.
  • the device can comprise at least one sensor which is designed to detect a control signal for providing the identification.
  • the device can further comprise at least one further actuator (which can also be referred to as a readiness actuator) which is designed to use the printed product output by the printer to arrange the identification on the object in a closed circumferential manner or to provide a circumferentially closed arrangement.
  • the at least one further actuator can be designed, depending on the control signal for outputting the printed product and / or the control signal for providing the identification, by means of the printed product output by the printer, to arrange the identification on the object in a circumferentially closed manner or to provide it in a circumferentially closed arrangement.
  • 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 furthermore comprise a control unit (for short: control) or a regulating unit (for short: regulation).
  • the control unit or regulating unit can be designed to move the eccentric by means of the actuator into the second pivot position before advancing the printed product to a cutting position and / or before withdrawing the printed product already output at the material interface and / or before withdrawing the one at the Material interface already issued and still unprinted print medium.
  • the device can be designed to move the eccentric into the first pivoting position by means of the actuator, for example after the printed product or the still unprinted print medium has withdrawn.
  • the control unit or the regulating unit can be designed to send instructions to the printer to advance and / or retract (ie retract) the print medium via the data interface and / or to receive instructions for controlling the print head actuator of the print position and / or the open position .
  • the control unit or the regulating unit can be designed to control or regulate the printhead actuator for the pivoting movement of the eccentric, for example to control or regulate it in the first or second pivot position, synchronously with or in coordination with the advance and / or retraction of the print medium.
  • the control unit or the regulating unit can be designed to synchronize an alternating operation of the at least one further actuator and the printer for providing (for example application) the identification via the data interface.
  • the printer can receive an identifier or label via an interface (eg a network interface or a serial interface).
  • the printer can be designed to print the received identifier or lettering on the print medium by means of a print material.
  • the printing material can comprise a ribbon, for example for Thermal transfer printing.
  • the printing medium ie a printing material or printing material
  • the printed product can comprise the printing medium printed by means of the printing material.
  • the print medium i.e. the print product
  • the printer can be designed to transfer the printed product to the device at the material interface, for example in response to the communication between the printer and the device and / or a detection of the object to be identified.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 (i.e. the presence), the position and / or the size of the object.
  • the location can 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 (also: sensor for detecting the output of the printed product or in short: sensor for detecting 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 (e.g. position and / or orientation) and / or a size (e.g. 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 and 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 in order to provide or arrange the identification.
  • 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.
  • 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, e.g. 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 be a centering pin or an opening for receiving a centering pin and / or a lever and one with the lever Include non-rotatably connected eccentric, which is designed for screwless and / or tool-free attachment of the device to the printer.
  • a system for providing a label that is or can be arranged around an object, preferably around a conductor.
  • the system comprises a printer, preferably a thermal transfer printer, which is designed to output a print medium printed by means of a print head as a print product in a longitudinal direction.
  • the system further comprises a device according to one embodiment of the device aspect, wherein when the device is fastened to the printer by means of the mechanical interface, the material interface is arranged relative to the printer to receive the printed product output by the printer.
  • the system can be a printing system for providing a label that is arranged or can be arranged around a prolate object, preferably around a conductor, in a closed manner.
  • 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 arrangement can be interpreted synonymously or interchangeably herein.
  • Applying the marking on or on the prolate object can include arranging the marking on or on the prolate object.
  • the provision of the marking which is arranged or can be arranged in a closed circumferential manner around the prolate object (preferably around the conductor), can include cutting (preferably cutting to size) 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 an electrical conductor and / or an optical waveguide.
  • 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 Cores 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.
  • 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. 1A is a schematic sectional view of a device for
  • FIG. 1B shows a schematic sectional view of the device according to the first exemplary embodiment in a second pivot position and of the exemplary embodiment of the printer in an open position corresponding to the second pivot position;
  • FIG. 2A shows a schematic sectional view of a device for providing a marking which is arranged or can be arranged around an object according to a second exemplary embodiment in a first pivot position and an exemplary embodiment of a printer in a printing position corresponding to the first pivot position;
  • FIG. 2B shows a schematic sectional view of the device according to the second exemplary embodiment in a second pivot position and of the exemplary embodiment of the printer in an open position corresponding to the second pivot position;
  • 3A is a schematic perspective view of part of a
  • 3B shows a schematic perspective view of part of the device according to the third exemplary embodiment in a second pivot position and of the exemplary embodiment of the printer in an open position corresponding to the second pivot position; 4 shows a schematic sectional view of a fourth exemplary embodiment of a device for providing a marking which is arranged or can be arranged around an object and which is attached to an exemplary embodiment of a printer;
  • FIG. 5 shows a schematic sectional view of a fifth exemplary embodiment of the device for providing a marking which is arranged or can be arranged around an object in a first state
  • FIG. 6A shows a schematic sectional view of the fifth exemplary embodiment of the device in a second state
  • FIG. 6B shows a schematic sectional view of a variant of the fifth exemplary embodiment of the device in a second state
  • FIG. 7 shows a schematic sectional view of a sixth exemplary embodiment of a device for providing a marking which is arranged or can be arranged around an object in a first state
  • FIG. 8 shows a schematic sectional view of the sixth exemplary embodiment of the device in a second state
  • FIG. 9 shows a schematic sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a printer as a thermal transfer printer which can be combined with any exemplary embodiment of the device;
  • 10A is a schematic perspective view of an exemplary printing system that includes an embodiment of the printer and a Embodiment of the device for providing an identifier comprises in an assembled position;
  • FIG. 10B is a schematic perspective view of the exemplary printing system of FIG. 10A in a dismantled position.
  • FIG. 1A shows a first exemplary embodiment of a device, generally designated by reference numeral 100, for providing (for example for outputting, arranging and / or applying) a marking 101 which is arranged or can be arranged around an object, preferably around a prolate object or a conductor.
  • the marking 101 is preferably arranged or can be arranged so as to be closed circumferentially around the object, for example circumferentially around the longitudinal axis of the prolate object or conductor.
  • the apparatus 100 is described and shown in the context of an embodiment of a printer, generally designated by reference numeral 200.
  • the exemplary embodiments of the device 100 and the printer 200 form an exemplary embodiment of a printing system.
  • different exemplary embodiments of the printer 200 can be combined with an exemplary embodiment of the device 100, and / or different exemplary embodiments of the device 100 can be combined with an exemplary embodiment of the printer 200.
  • the first exemplary embodiment of the device 100 shown in FIG. 1A for providing a marking 101 which is arranged or can be arranged around an object (preferably around a conductor) comprises a mechanical interface 152 for the detachable (for example removable or demountable) or irreversible (for example cohesive) fastening of the device 100 to a printer 200.
  • a material interface 156 of the device 100 is designed to receive a print medium 208, which is printed by the printer 200 by means of a print head 202, as a print product 214 in a longitudinal direction 210.
  • the mechanical interface 152 and the material interface 156 of the device 100 can correspond to a mechanical interface 252 for mounting the device 100 and a material interface 256 of the printer 200 for outputting the printed product 214.
  • the printer 200 can comprise a roller 216, from which the print medium 208 can be removed when the print medium 208 is advanced in the longitudinal direction 210 (for example, for printing in the print position of the print head 202 or a print-free advance in the open position of the print head 202).
  • the device 100 comprises at least one eccentric 140 pivotably mounted on the material interface 156 about a pivot axis 142 and at least one printhead actuator 141 (for short: actuator, for example an electric motor), which is designed to provide the marking 101 from the printed product 214 to move at least one eccentric 140 into a first pivot position and into a second pivot position different from the first pivot position.
  • the eccentric 140 is designed to move the print head 202 and the printing medium 208 towards each other into a printing position for printing the printing medium 208 when the device 100 is fastened to the printer 200 by means of the mechanical interface 152 and when the eccentric 140 is in the first pivot position and when moving into the second pivot position of the eccentric 140, to move the print head 202 and the print medium 208 away from one another into an open position.
  • the eccentric 140 transmits a force to the print head 202 of the printer 200, which force moves the print head 202 into the printing position or holds it in the printing position. In the first exemplary embodiment of the device 100 in FIG. 1A, for example, this may not be necessary if the print head 202 is pretensioned into the first pivot position.
  • the eccentric 140 In the second pivot position, the eccentric 140 optionally transmits a force to the print head 202 of the printer 200 which moves the print head 202 into the open position or holds it in the open position. This is shown by way of example with reference to FIG. 1B for the first exemplary embodiment of the device 100 with the eccentric 140 in the second pivot position.
  • the device 100 optionally comprises a print signal interface which is designed to detect a control signal for outputting the printed product 214.
  • the pressure signal interface can comprise, for example, a sensor generally designated herein by reference number 104 and / or a data interface designated generally herein by reference number 158.
  • the sensor 104 can generate a corresponding control signal in response to the output of the printed product 214.
  • the data interface 158 of the device 100 can receive the control signal for the output of the printed product 214 from the printer 200.
  • the data interface 158 of the device 100 can correspond to a data interface 258 of the printer 200.
  • the device 100 can optionally include at least one sensor 106 which is designed to detect a control signal for providing the identifier 101.
  • the sensor 106 can comprise a sensor which is designed to output the control signal for provision in response to the presence of the object 102.
  • the sensor 106 can comprise a button that detects a provision request by a user.
  • the device 100 preferably comprises at least one readiness actuator (for short: actuator, for example at least one of the first and second actuators generally designated herein by reference numerals 120 and 122), which is designed to be dependent on the control signal for outputting the printed product 214 and the control signal for Provision of the identification 101 by means of the printed product 214 output by the printer 200, to arrange the identification 101 on the object 102 in a closed circumferential manner or to make it available for a closed circumferential arrangement.
  • actuator for short: actuator, for example at least one of the first and second actuators generally designated herein by reference numerals 120 and 122
  • 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 200 (for example its control). Alternatively or additionally, the
  • Print signal interface 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 (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 provision actuator (for example at least one of the actuators generally designated herein by reference numerals 120 and 122) of the device 100 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, using the printed product 214 output by the printer 200, to provide the marking 101 and / or to apply (for example to arrange) the object 102 (preferably the conductor).
  • the first embodiment of the device 100 shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B is attached to an embodiment of the printer, generally designated by reference numeral 200.
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B While the exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 in FIGS. 1A and 1B is illustrated and described in connection with the first exemplary embodiment of the device 100, some or all of the further exemplary embodiments of the device 100 can also be attachable (preferably alternately) to the exemplary embodiment of the printer 200.
  • the exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 comprises a print head 202.
  • the print head 202 is pivotable about a pivot axis 203 between the open position and the printing position.
  • the printer 200 preferably comprises a pressure roller 204. In the open position, the printhead 202 and the pressure roller 204 can be spaced from one another. In the closed position, print head 202 and print roller 204 (for example, except for print medium 208 and / or print material 206) can bear against one another.
  • the print head 202 is moved from the open position to the printing position by means of a resilient element biased, for example according to the first embodiment.
  • a contact surface of the eccentric 140 can rest on a side of the print head 202 facing the printing position and / or rest on a side of the print head 202 facing away from the open position.
  • the print head 202 is pretensioned from the printing position towards the open position by means of a spring-elastic element, for example in accordance with the second exemplary embodiment described below.
  • a contact surface of the eccentric 140 can rest on a side of the print head 202 facing the open position and / or rest on a side of the print head 202 facing away from the printing position.
  • the print head 202 is mechanically bistable with respect to the printing position and the open position.
  • the eccentric 140 can move the print head 202 over a tipping point between the printing position and the open position in the direction of the printing position, whereupon the printing head 202 assumes the printing position.
  • the eccentric 140 can move the print head 202 over the tipping point in the direction of the open position, whereupon the print head 202 assumes the open position.
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B show a second exemplary embodiment of the device 100 in the first and second pivoting position, respectively.
  • the second exemplary embodiment can be implemented independently or as a further development of the first exemplary embodiment.
  • the eccentric 140 and its pivot axis 142 are shown in the following figures without the print head actuator 141 (short: actuator 141).
  • the actuator 141 can have a Chain drive or belt drive (for example as shown schematically in FIGS. 1A and 1B) can be coupled to the eccentric 140 for pivoting movement, or be arranged directly on the pivot axis 142 for pivoting movement of the eccentric 140.
  • the device 100 comprises a suspension 144 for the pivotable mounting of the eccentric 140.
  • the eccentric 140 is mounted on the suspension 144 so as to be pivotable about the pivot axis 142.
  • the suspension 144 preferably protrudes from the material interface 156.
  • the pivot axis 142 of the eccentric 140 is arranged at an end of the suspension 144 that is spaced apart from the device 100.
  • the pivot axis 142 of the eccentric 140 is outside a housing of the device 100 and / or inside the printer 200 when it is fastened (i.e. mounted) to the material interface 156.
  • the suspension comprises two bolts which are parallel to one another, which are arranged at the material interface 156 and which extend parallel to one another.
  • the bolts can each include a bearing.
  • the bearings can support a shaft on which at least one eccentric 140 is arranged.
  • the suspension 144 can enable the at least one eccentric 140 to rest on the print head 202 on a side facing away from the material interface 156. This enables, for example, a movement of the printhead 202, which is pretensioned from the printing position to the open position, by the at least one eccentric 140.
  • 3A shows a perspective view of part of the device 100 according to a third embodiment in the first pivot position of the eccentric 140.
  • the device 100 is based on an embodiment of the Printer 200 attached.
  • the print head 202 is in a printing position corresponding to the first pivot position of the eccentric 140.
  • 3B shows the part of the device 100 according to the third exemplary embodiment in the second pivot position of the eccentric 140.
  • the print head 202 of the exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 is in an open position corresponding to the second pivot position of the eccentric 140.
  • the device 100 preferably a controller of the device 100, is able, through the eccentric 140 and its actuator 141, to move the print head 202 between the print position and the open position, for example to lift it off the print roller 204.
  • printers 200 which are not designed to automatically move the print head 202, can be used with the device 100 (for example an applicator 100) to provide (for example for application) the marking 101.
  • the print head 202 can be manually raised by the operator.
  • a lever 148 connected in a rotationally fixed manner to a shaft is provided.
  • Manual plungers that move the print head 202 into the open position (FIG. 3B) or printing position (FIG. 3A) are arranged on the shaft in a rotationally fixed manner. This is necessary in order to load, for example, the printing medium 208 or the printing material 206 (e.g. an ink ribbon).
  • the device 100 can use of the actuator 141 and the eccentric 140 move the print head 202 from the printing position into the open position, for example lift it by a motor.
  • the actuator 141 and the eccentric 140 move the print head 202 from the printing position into the open position, for example lift it by a motor.
  • the lever 148 remains in the position which corresponds to the open position when the print head 202 is operated manually.
  • printer 200 Since a motor integrated into printer 200 for lifting the printhead 202 would be expensive and this motor is not required in all applications, there are printers (such as those shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B) without the function of lifting the printhead 202 by motor.
  • the actuator 141 and the eccentric 140 can be built into the applicator 100 itself, i.e. according to an exemplary embodiment of the device 100.
  • the third exemplary embodiment which is partially shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, comprises a shaft 146 which is rotatably mounted on a suspension 144 at two spaced-apart locations.
  • the at least one eccentric 140 is arranged non-rotatably as a ram on the shaft 146.
  • the shaft 146 and the actuator 141 (for example an electric motor) are attached to a base plate of the applicator 100.
  • the base plate includes the mechanical interface 152 and / or an opening corresponding to the material interface 156, so that when the applicator 100 is mounted on the printer 200 (for example without its own drive to lift the print head), a function for the automatic movement of the print head 202 between the open position and the print position is available .
  • the function for the automatic movement of the print head 202 between the open position and the printing position can be used or controlled, for example, by a controller of the applicator 100 and / or a controller of the printer when the marking 101 is provided (for example when applying).
  • a ladder is described below as an example of the prolate object 102.
  • Each exemplary embodiment of the device 100 preferably further 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).
  • Each exemplary embodiment of the device 100 optionally includes 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, 122 and / or 141) of the device 100, for example in accordance with a controlled variable whose actual value is recorded by 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, 122 and / or 141) from the printer 200 via the data interface 158 and / or based on measured values of the at least one sensor 106 to send control commands for controlling or regulating the printer 200 to the printer 200.
  • the at least one actuator for example the actuator 120, 122 and / or 141
  • 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, 122 and / or 141) from the printer 200 via the data interface 158 and / or based on measured values of the at least one sensor 106 to send 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 be on one of the Printing on the opposite side have a self-adhesive layer or can be welded to itself (preferably at the end) and / or 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 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 transverse direction 121 can be parallel to the pivot axis 142 of the eccentric 140.
  • the marking 101 can comprise a section of the printed product 214, for example a section of the printed product 214 cut or arranged by the device 100 by means of the at least one actuator 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 applied around the conductor 102 is wound and flatly connected to it.
  • 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 can include opening the tube and / or sliding 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 the marking 101 into a transparent sleeve on the conductor 102, and / or printing a sign as the marking 101, which is clipped around the conductor 102 can be.
  • opening the tube and / or sliding the tube for example the shrink tube
  • 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 the marking 101 into a transparent sleeve on the conductor 102 and / or printing a sign as the marking 101, which is clipped around the conductor 102 can be.
  • 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 area can be arranged between two embossings be. 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 displaceable and / or rotatable, for example by the marking 101 being connected to the conductor 102 in a form-fitting manner.
  • the exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 disclosed in the context of the first, second and third exemplary embodiment of the device 100 can furthermore comprise at least one or all of the features disclosed below in the context of the fourth exemplary embodiment of the device 100 or FIG. 4.
  • the printer 200 can comprise a light barrier 212 for detecting the printing medium 208 (ie the material to be printed), for example for recognizing control holes, (for example black) control marks, a beginning and / or an end of the printing medium 208
  • Printing 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 100 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 an embodiment of the applicator 100 and an embodiment of the printer 200 (for example the aforementioned embodiment of the printer) are designed to perform one or more of the following functions and method steps to execute.
  • 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 printer 200, for example in control unit 230 (preferably by means of firmware stored in control unit 230) (for example implemented or stored in an executable manner).
  • the overall process control can print the Print medium 208 and the application of the printed product 214 resulting from the printing include.
  • 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. In any case, the execution of the sequence control of the applicator 100 effects the application of the marking 101 on the conductor by means of the applicator 100.
  • the control unit 130 and / or 230 can use the print head actuator 141 to move the eccentric 140 from the first pivot position into the Control the second pivot position, with which the print head 202 is moved from the printing position to the open position.
  • 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, 122 and / or or 141) 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 (for example, 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 (for example, 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. As soon as the applicator 100 sends a signal via the data interface 158 or 258 as a control command for the completion of the operation (e.g. 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) (for example 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, sequence control and / or overall sequence control carried out by the applicator 100 can include a movement (for example a travel order) 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 sent to the control unit 230 of the printer via the data interfaces 158 and 258 in accordance with a communication protocol 200 (preferably to its printer firmware). Furthermore, the control unit 130 of the applicator 100 (preferably its applicator firmware) can also use measurement data acquired by the printer 200 (for example, measurement data from the light barrier 212) to control the sequence control of the applicator (for example as parameters of the application).
  • the exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 can include individual or all features of one or each exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 described in the context of FIGS. 1A, 1B, FIGS. 2A, 2B and / or FIGS. 3A, 3B.
  • the printer 200 can be designed to print normal labels, for example if no device 100 is attached to the mechanical interface 252 and / or the data interface 258.
  • 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. 5 and 6A show a schematic sectional view of a fifth exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100 (ie the device 100 for Application) a printed identification in a first state or second state of application.
  • the fifth exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100 can be implemented independently or in a further development of one of the first to fourth exemplary embodiments 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 fifth 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 the diameter a length and controls the printer (for example, its printing 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 when it has been reached of certain length.
  • 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 to be welded by heat input.
  • a first actuator 120 of the applicator cuts off the welded sections to form a flush end of the marking 101.
  • a section of the area surrounding the conductor 102 is printed and the end cut off flush is short compared to the circumference of the conductor 102.
  • the application ie the sequence control of the applicator 100, preferably comprises two embossings, which are carried out on the printed product before and after the printed section by means of the actuator 120, as shown schematically in FIG. 6A.
  • 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 is wrapped or folded around the conductor 102, and sections of the printed product 214 that have been brought into abutment are welded to one another, 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. 6B.
  • FIG. 7 and 8 show a schematic sectional view of a sixth 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 sixth exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100 can be implemented independently or in a further development of the first and / or the second exemplary embodiment of the applicator 100.
  • Features of each of the first to fifth exemplary embodiments of the applicator 100, which are denoted by the same reference symbols, can be identical or interchangeable.
  • the sixth 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.
  • a tube for example a shrink tube
  • a printed tube as a printed product 214
  • the hose is pressed flat, whereby its cut end or at least a section of the printed tube can be closed, ie the cut edge or the inner sides of the tube adhere to one another.
  • 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 label 101 due to an advance of the printer 200 and cut off at the end by means of the first actuator 120.
  • FIG. 9 schematically shows a further exemplary embodiment of printer 200, which can be implemented independently or as a further development of one of the exemplary embodiments of printer 200 described in the context of FIGS. 1A to 4.
  • the print head 202 can be mechanically coupled to the eccentric 140 to be pivotable about a pivot axis 203.
  • the further exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 can be designed to have at least one or each of the first to sixth exemplary embodiments of the device 100 at its mechanical interface 252 and to be moved by the eccentric 140 between the open position and the pressure position.
  • the further exemplary embodiment of the printer 200 is preferably 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 actuator 141 moves the eccentric 140 into the first pivot position. Due to the movement into the first pivot position, the eccentric 140 moves the print head 202 into the printing position, so that the printing material 206 is moved along with the printing advance of the printing medium 208 (preferably transported without slippage and / or transferred to the printing medium 208 during printing).
  • the actuator 141 moves the eccentric 140 into the second pivot position during or before an advance of the printing medium 208 without printing the printing medium 208. Due to the movement into the second pivoting position, the eccentric 140 moves the print head 202 into the open position, so that no Printing material 206 is moved along with the printing-free advance of the printing medium 208 (ie not transported unused).
  • the pivoting movement of the eccentric 140 and the advance of the pressure roller 204 can be controlled by the controller 130 of the device 100 or the controller 230 of the printer 200 can be controlled or regulated via the data interfaces 158 or 258.
  • the pivoting movement of the eccentric 140 and the advance of the printing roller 204 can be controlled or regulated by the controller 130 of the device 100 or the controller 230 of the printer 200, the controllers 130 and 230 performing their respective actions via the data interfaces 158 and 258, respectively coordinate, for example synchronize.
  • 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. 10A 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. 10B shows a schematic perspective view of the exemplary printing system of FIG. 10A in a dismantled position. The physical interfaces are exposed.
  • a method for providing a marking 101 which is arranged or can be arranged around an object 102, preferably a conductor, can comprise at least one of the following steps S1 to S8.
  • the method can comprise a printing and applying process or a use of the device 100 and the printer 200.
  • S1 An operator attaches (i.e., mounts) the applicator 100 to the printer 200 using the mechanical interface 152.
  • S4 The printer 200 recognizes the applicator and initializes itself and the applicator 100.
  • S5 The operator sends a print job by means of a print function (for example an application program) of a PC 300 and / or a mobile device 300 to the printer 200.
  • a print function for example an application program
  • the printer 200 detects the beginning of the print medium 208 to be printed via the light barrier 212.
  • the printer 200 controls the entire process flow (i.e., the entire flow control). He receives signals and data about the current process step from the applicator 100 via the data interface 158 or 258.
  • the applicator 100 reports data and signals back to the controller 230 (for example a printer firmware executed by the controller 230) via the interface 158. These can be compared by the printer firmware with the pending or currently executed print job (e.g. plausibility check whether the object 102 to be identified fits the print job with regard to a measured diameter) or print data (e.g. parameters for applying or printing) are adapted according to the feedback (e.g. adjustment the print length in the longitudinal direction 210).
  • the controller 230 for example a printer firmware executed by the controller 230
  • print data e.g. parameters for applying or printing
  • Device for providing a label for example applicator 100
  • Prolate object preferably a conductor, for example a copper conductor or light conductor 102
  • Print signal interface of a control signal for outputting the printed product for example a sensor for detecting printed product 104
  • Sensor of a control signal for providing the identification for example a sensor for detecting the object or button for detecting a request for provision 106
  • First actuator of the device for example cutting unit 120
  • Printer for example thermal transfer printer 200
  • Printer platen 204 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 medium of the printer also: printing material
  • 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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La présente invention concerne un dispositif (100) pour réaliser un marquage (101) qui est ou peut être disposé autour d'un objet (102), de préférence autour d'un conducteur. Le dispositif (100) comprend une interface mécanique (152) pour fixer de manière amovible ou irréversible le dispositif (100) à une imprimante (200); une interface de matériau (156) destinée à recevoir un support d'impression (208) en tant que produit imprimé (214), qui est imprimé par l'imprimante (200) à l'aide d'une tête d'impression (202) dans une direction longitudinale (210); au moins un excentrique (140) qui est monté sur l'interface de matériau (156) de manière à pouvoir pivoter autour d'un axe de pivotement (142); et au moins un actionneur de tête d'impression (141) qui est conçu pour déplacer le ou les excentriques (140) dans une première position de pivotement et dans une seconde position de pivotement, qui est différente de la première position de pivotement, afin de fournir le marquage (101) à partir du produit imprimé (214). L'excentrique (140) peut être conçu, lorsque l'excentrique (140) se déplace dans la première position de pivotement, pour déplacer la tête d'impression (202) et le support d'impression (208) l'un vers l'autre dans une position d'impression pour imprimer le support d'impression (208) lorsque le dispositif (100) est monté sur l'imprimante (200) au moyen de l'interface mécanique (152), et pour déplacer la tête d'impression (202) et le support d'impression (208) à l'opposé l'un de l'autre dans une position ouverte lorsque l'excentrique (140) se déplace dans la seconde position de pivotement.
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