PRODUCT MOLDING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LABELING MOLDED PRODUCTS

摘要

A system for printing a label for a molded object is provided. The system includes a molding machine. A mold is provided having a first part and a second part, the mold being removably coupled to the molding machine. The mold first part and second part being movable between an open and closed position. An RFID module is coupled to the mold first part. An RFID reader is arranged to receive a signal from the RFID module when the mold first part is in the closed position. A controller is operably coupled to the RFID reader, wherein the controller includes a processor that is responsive for receiving an object identification data in response to the RFID reader receiving the signal from the RFID module. A printer configured to print a label including the object identification data in response to the controller receiving the signal.

主权项

1. A system for printing a label for a molded object, the system comprising:
a molding machine; a mold having a first part and a second part, the mold being removably coupled to the molding machine, the mold first part and the mold second part being movable between an open position and a closed position, the mold being operable to form an object when in the closed position; an RFID module coupled to the mold first part; an RFID reader arranged to receive a signal from the RFID module when the mold first part is in the closed position; a controller operably coupled to the RFID reader, wherein the controller includes a processor that is responsive to executable computer instructions for receiving an object identification data in response to the RFID reader receiving the signal from the RFID module; and a printer operably coupled to the controller, the printer configured to print a label including the object identification data in response to the controller receiving the signal from the RFID module.