DE102015121527A1 - Apparatus and method for transferring print media to a side surface of a pack for cigarettes - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for transferring print carriers (11), in particular (control) banderoles, coupons, labels, onserts or the like, to a side surface of a pack (10) for cigarettes, the device comprising a conveying means for handling the print carriers (11 ), in particular a lay-on roller (34) on the circumferential surface (42) of which the print carriers (11) are held for transfer to a side surface of a pack (10) facing the lay-up roller (34), preferably by means of negative pressure. The invention is characterized in that the conveying means comprises a holding means (43) for holding a print carrier (11) on the conveyor, which is arranged rotatably on the conveyor to change the orientation of the print carrier (11) to the conveyor, while the print carrier (11 ) is held by the holding means (43).

Description

The invention relates to a device for transferring print carriers, in particular (control) bands, coupons, labels, onserts or the like, to a side surface of a pack for cigarettes, the device having a conveying means for handling the print carrier, according to the preamble of claim 1 Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding method according to the preamble of claim 13.

For the purposes of this application, print carriers are understood to mean separate blanks, preferably made of packaging material, which are intended to be attached to a packaging. In particular, these include tax stamps, coupons, labels, onserts or the like. The print media do not necessarily have to be printed.

For example, in the transfer of tax stamps on side surfaces of cigarette packs in practice there is the problem that exist in different countries different specifications, in which position or orientation the tax stamps must be arranged on the packs.

The transmission or attachment of the tax stamps can, for example, as in DE 10 2006 001 800 A1 shown done. The banderoles are individually removed from a magazine and transferred from a removal roller to a lay-up roller, which finally transfers the tax stamps to the packs. This device is capable of arranging the tax stamps substantially in two different positions on the package, either "over corner" as in 1 shown or completely in the area of a large-area package page, as in 2 shown.

However, due to recent legislation, it will be necessary in many countries to attach the tax stamp completely in the area of a narrow side surface. Against this background, the solution is according to DE 10 2009 018 561 A1 been developed. With the help of a pivoting device, the package is rotated so that the narrow side surface of the same facing the lay-up roller, so that there the tax stamp can be attached.

In addition, also shows the DE 10 2009 020 258 A1 a device which is set up for the transfer of tax stamps on narrow side surfaces of cigarette packs. In this solution, the package is rotated several times during transport, in order to be able to attach the band on the one hand and on the other hand to ensure the correct orientation for further processing.

In practice, packaging machines are needed that are capable of producing packages for different markets, i. e. with differently positioned tax stamps. It should therefore be possible with as little effort as possible to convert the machines accordingly. It should also be noted that the space available in existing machines is often very limited, so some of the solutions described above may not be used.

On this basis, the invention is based on the object to further develop devices and methods of the type mentioned, in particular with regard to a flexible positioning of the print carrier.

To achieve this object, a device according to the invention has the features of claim 1. It is therefore provided that the conveying means comprises a holding means for holding a print carrier on the conveyor, which is rotatably arranged to change the orientation of the print carrier to the conveyor, while the print carrier is held by the holding means.

The conveying means may be, for example, a laying roll known from the prior art, which is modified accordingly. It is also conceivable that the rotatably arranged holding means are integrated into other conveying means, for example in the removal roller described above, which supplies the print carrier of the lay-up roller. Ultimately, however, the conveying means can also be an organ which is not roller-like or rotationally driven.

Preferably, it is provided that the holding means is rotatable about an axis which is perpendicular to a side surface of the conveyor, on which the print carrier is held.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the print carrier is held by means of negative pressure on the holding means.

A special feature may consist in that the conveyor has two types of holding means, namely on the one hand rotatably mounted holding means and on the other hand second holding means to hold the print carrier in different orientations in the region of the side surface of the conveyor in addition. Preferably, the different types of holding means grasp the print carrier in different areas or sections, for example in separate, mutually adjacent areas.

According to a further development, it can be provided that the two types of Holding means are actuated independently of each other, wherein the rotatably arranged holding means for holding and rotating the print carrier is actuated while the print carrier is held on the conveyor and wherein the second holding means for holding and / or editing the print carrier operable and can be deactivated for rotating the print carrier.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the conveyor is associated with a sensor for detecting the orientation of the print carrier, wherein the second holding means for correcting a detected by means of the sensor misalignment can be switched off to correct the orientation of the print carrier by rotation by means of rotatably mounted holding means.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention can be provided that the second holding means are each formed in particular by groups of suction holes, which open into the side surface of the conveyor and which are arranged according to the intended orientations of the print carrier to this in the different orientations together with the rotatably arranged holding means to hold the conveyor.

A further preferred embodiment can provide that the second holding means are each arranged in a stationary manner adjacent to the rotatably arranged holding means, in particular in order to hold the print carrier in two positions with mutually rotated by 90 ° alignment.

In a preferred embodiment it can be provided that the conveying means is formed by a lay-on roller, which has a plurality of preferably uniformly distributed over a peripheral surface thereof arranged holding means, which are each associated with second holding means.

In order to be able to adapt the device in particular to different dimensions of the packs, it can be provided that the conveying means is adjustable with respect to its relative position, in particular by arranging the conveying means on a preferably adjustable in three directions or axes console.

In a preferred embodiment it can be provided that the holding means are rotatable by a common drive, in particular a servo drive.

In a preferred embodiment, it may be provided that the conveying means is formed by a laying roller, which is rotatably arranged in a housing, wherein it is preferably provided that a peripheral surface of the laying roller, on which the pressure carrier is held by the holding means, substantially flush with an outer side of the housing is arranged, and wherein in the lay-on channels or bores are arranged, which serve to supply the holding means with negative pressure, and wherein in the housing corresponding channels or bores are arranged, via the corresponding aligned arrangement of the channels or holes in the Laying roller vacuum can be supplied, such that upon rotation of the lay-up roller, the actuation of the holding means is controllable.

A method according to the invention has the features of claim 13. It is therefore provided that the orientation of the print carrier is changed by a holding means of the conveyor, which is rotatably mounted on the conveyor, while the print carrier is held by the holding means.

Preferably, it can be provided that the print carrier is rotated with the holding means about an axis which is perpendicular to a side surface of the conveyor, on which the print carrier is held.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the rotation of the holding means is effected by a servomotor, wherein in a two-lane conveying means, the holding means present in the different tracks are driven by respective servomotors. In this way, the holding means of a web can be rotated individually, if the orientation of the print carrier is required only in one lane.

Further details emerge from the subclaims and the description, moreover.

The invention will be explained below with reference to a preferred embodiment shown in the drawing. In this show:

1 a first embodiment of a pack for cigarettes in a spatial representation with a tax stamp in the region of a narrow side surface of the same,

2 a second embodiment of a pack for cigarettes in a spatial representation with a tax stamp in the region of a back side of the same,

3 a device for transferring tax stamps on packs for cigarettes in a spatial, schematic representation, the device being shown in a first configuration for attaching tax stamps on narrow side surfaces of the pack,

4 a side view of the device according to arrow IV in 3 .

5 a side view of the device according to arrow IV in 3 wherein the device is shown in a configuration for attaching tax stamps on large-area package pages,

6 a detail of the device in an enlarged view in area VI in 4 .

7 a side view of a lay-up roller with a schematic representation of the control of holding means for the tax stamps,

8th a vertical section through the lay-up roller according to section line VIII-VIII in 7 .

9 and 10 a detail of the laying roller in an enlarged view in the area IX in

8th during successive phases of handling the tax stamps,

11 a schematic representation of the orientation of the control band with respect to the narrow side surface of the pack, and

12 a lay-up roller in double-lane design in a vertical section as shown in FIG 8th ,

The invention is described below with reference to a device for transferring tax stamps on side surfaces of a pack 10 explained for cigarettes. However, as the invention is not limited to the handling of such blanks, the following is the handling of print media 11 Referenced. Under pressure media 11 are the above-mentioned tax stamps, banderols in general, labels, coupons, onserts and the like, on the packaging surfaces, in particular of packages 10 for cigarettes, can be attached. The print carrier 11 may consist of a packaging material such as paper, foil, cardboard and the like, as well as combinations of the aforementioned materials, this list is not exhaustive. The print carrier 11 can be printed with decorative or informative content or even unprinted. The print carrier 11 may be provided with an adhesive layer or surface or provided with an adhesive during handling. Alternatively, of course, the pack 10 be provided with an adhesive to the pusher 11 at the pack 10 to fix.

1 and 2 show two variants of the arrangement of print media 11 , which in the present case are tax stamps, on packs 10 for cigarettes. In the shown packages 10 These are cigarette packs of the Hinge-Lid type. Here are the packs 10 formed cuboid, with a lower box part 12 and a top lid 13 that via line joint 14 pivotally connected to each other.

The packs 10 have an end wall 15 on the top of the lid 13 as well as an opposite bottom wall 16 at the box part 12 , Furthermore, a large-scale front 17 present, from the lid front wall 18 and box front wall 19 is formed. Opposite the front 17 is a back 20 formed, consisting of lid rear wall 21 and box back wall 22 , Between lid rear wall 21 and box back wall 22 runs the line joint 14 , Two more side faces of the pack 10 are the so-called narrow side surfaces 23 . 24 that face each other and through lid side walls 25 as well as box sidewalls 26 are formed. In the area of the narrow side surfaces 23 . 24 runs an oblique closing edge between the lid 13 and box part 12 ,

In the context of this application are with the side surfaces of the pack 10 , the front 17 , the backside 20 , the narrow side surfaces 23 . 24 , the front wall 15 and the bottom wall 16 meant.

In the area of one of the two narrow sides 23 is a print carrier 11 in the form of a tax stamp on the package 10 appropriate. The print carrier 11 extends only in the region of the narrow side surface 23 , ie in particular not (also) in the area of the front 17 , Back side 20 or front wall 15 , The print carrier 11 extends almost over the entire width of the narrow side surface 23 in the area of the oblique closing edge between the lid 13 and box part 12 , Accordingly, the print carrier 11 when opening the package for the first time 10 destroyed. To the first opening or first use of the pack 10 To facilitate, the print carrier has 11 a line of weakness 27 on, which is mounted along the closing edge. The print carrier 11 will be against the pack 10 glued, for example with glue.

In the 2 shown pack 10 is different from the one in 1 shown pack 10 only with regard to the position of the print carrier 11 , This is located in 2 (exclusively) in the area of the back 20 the pack 10 , in the middle at the height of the line joint 14 , It is understood that the print carrier 11 may also be arranged off-center. Also, the overlap of the line joint 14 is not mandatory.

The basic structure of in 3 shown device is already quoted from the above DE 10 2009 018 561 A1 the applicant known. For the purpose of full disclosure will become this application explicitly referred to. The content of the application is hereby made the subject of the present application.

The basic procedure is therefore such that the packs 10 over a rotating star 28 to a conveyor track 29 be handed over. In the area of the conveyor track 29 is a swivel device 30 arranged the packs 10 from the conveyor belt 29 takes off and with the narrow side surface 23 a facility 31 for attaching print carriers 11 turned so that the print carrier 11 on the narrow side surface 23 can be attached.

The basic structure of the device 31 is from the cited above DE 10 2006 001 800 A1 known. For the purpose of full disclosure, this application is explicitly referenced. The content of the application is hereby made the subject of the present application.

Essential components are a banderole magazine 32 , a rotating driven removal roller 33 , a rotationally driven lay-up roller 34 , a glue unit 35 and a cutting unit 36 , With the removal roller 33 become the print carrier 11 individually the band of banderoles 32 removed and to the lay-up roll 34 to hand over. At the circumference of the lay-up roller 34 become the print carrier 11 then first by means of the cutting unit 36 weakened for attaching the weakening line 27 and then by means of the glue unit 35 provided with glue and following the pack 10 fed. The transfer of the print carrier 11 to the packs 10 done when the pack 10 on the underside of the lay-up roller 34 is guided along. The transport of the print carrier 11 and the packs 10 is coordinated so that the print carrier 11 each at the desired position on the pack 10 to come to rest.

With the according DE 10 2006 001 800 A1 trained device can, as described there, the packs 10 with a print carrier 11 be equipped in the area of a narrow side surface.

Unless the attachment of print media 11 in the area of the back 20 the pack 10 is required, only a few modifications to the device are required. Such a solution is in the 5 ff. represented. First, it stands out that the pivoting device 30 was dismantled, ie at least the inclusion of the packs 10 and parts of the gearbox responsible for controlling the recording. Furthermore, the conveyor track 29 in the former working area of the reception with a bridge 37 been provided to the conveyor 29 to train continuously. The cutting unit 36 can be activated because of the planned alignment of the print carrier 11 no line of weakness 27 more is needed.

In addition, the lay-up roll needs 34 be lowered so that the print carrier 11 directly to the packs 10 can be handed over. For this purpose, it is provided that the entire facility 31 on a console 38 is arranged in three directions or axes 39 . 40 . 41 is adjustable, namely an X-axis 39 , a Y-axis 40 and a Z axis 41 , In the present case, the console 38 and thus the device 31 or the lay-up roll 34 in the direction of the Y axis 40 lowered so that the lay-up roll 34 in a suitable (small) distance above the packages 10 in the conveyor belt 29 is arranged.

A significant feature concerns the lay-up roller 34 , with reference to the following 6 to 12 is described. The print carrier 11 be, as usual in the prior art, by means of negative pressure in the region of a peripheral surface 42 the lay-up roll 34 held. For this purpose, appropriate holding means are used 43 that of the lay-up roll 34 assigned. In the present embodiment, two holding means 43 provided, opposite to the lay-up roller 34 are arranged. The holding means 43 when transferring a print carrier 11 from the extraction roller 33 to the lay-up roll 34 enabled, so the appropriate print carrier 11 by means of negative pressure on the appropriate holding means 43 or at the lay-up roller 34 is held. To transfer the print carrier 11 to the pack 10 the vacuum is deactivated accordingly.

A special feature of the holding means 43 is that these are rotatably mounted to the orientation of the print carrier 11 during transport at the periphery of the lay-up roll 34 to be able to change. In the present case, due to the corresponding rotation of the holding means 43 a rotation of the print carrier 11 about an axis perpendicular to the peripheral surface 42 the lay-up roll 34 runs, possible. In this way, the print carrier 11 rotated by (approximately) 90 °, so that an arrangement according to the solution according to 2 is possible.

In other words, it is suggested that not the orientation of the print carrier 11 in the magazine 32 or the orientation of the magazine 32 itself is changed, but it follows a change in the orientation of the print carrier 11 during transport on the way to the pack 10 ,

It is understood that the change in the orientation of the print carrier 11 not necessarily in the area of the lay-up roll 34 but also a change in the area of out roller 33 is conceivable. Also possible is the use of the solution described in other funding. So if so in the context of the embodiment of the implementation of a lay-up roll 34 Reference is made, it is understood that this solution is only exemplary of funding in general.

Out 8th it can be seen that the two opposite holding means 43 through a common drive 44 are driven. The drive 44 is with a wave 45 coupled via a bevel gear 46 the two holding means 43 drives synchronously.

About channels 47 in the lay-up roll 34 the supply of negative pressure to the holding means 43 , The channels 47 ends as suction holes 48 in an end face of the holding means 43 , which are approximately at the height of the peripheral surface 42 the lay-up roll 34 are located. In the present case are each holding means 43 four suction holes 48 provided, which are arranged in a square in two rows and two columns.

Another special feature is that in addition to the rotatably arranged holding means 43 further holding means 49 are provided, which are intended to the print carrier 11 temporarily also at the periphery of the lay-up roll 34 to keep. Below are the other holding means 49 for better distinguishability as so-called second holding means 49 designated.

The second holding means 49 are stationary or not rotatable adjacent to the holding means 43 arranged. The second holding means 49 are according to the two intended alignments of the print carrier 11 at the periphery of the lay-up roll 34 angeorndet. In the present case, the second holding means 49 through two groups 50 . 51 of suction holes 52 formed in the peripheral surface 42 the lay-up roll 34 to lead.

Every group 50 . 51 has six suction holes in the present case 52 arranged in two rows and three columns in a rectangle. The two groups 50 . 51 are also according to the two intended alignments of the print carrier 11 in different radial positions to the rotatably arranged holding means 43 positioned, ie at an angle of 90 °.

It is understood that the number and arrangement of the suction holes 52 on a case-by-case basis, in particular depending on the size and shape of the print carrier 11 , may vary. Likewise, a different number of groups 50 . 51 be provided. In extreme cases, the suction holes can 52 also all around or revolving around the second holding means 49 extend.

Also the second holding means 49 be through channels 53 in the lay-up roll 34 supplied with negative pressure.

Another special feature results from the control of the holding means 43 . 49 during transport of the print carrier 11 at the periphery of the lay-up roll 34 , The lay-up roll 34 is laterally or both sides in a housing 54 stored, wherein the peripheral surface 42 the lay-up roll 34 roughly with the case 54 is arranged in alignment. In the case 54 are control tracks 55 . 56 provided for controlling the negative pressure for the holding means 43 . 49 serve. The control tracks provide the type of cams 55 . 56 making sure that the supply of negative pressure to the individual holding means 43 . 49 depending on the angular position of the lay-up roller 34 is activated or deactivated. When the vacuum is activated, the channels stand 47 . 53 in the lay-up roll 34 with corresponding channels 57 . 58 in the housing and a vacuum source in conjunction.

The exact control of the holding means 43 . 49 during a rotation of the lay-up roll 34 is schematic in 7 shown. Shown here are each the control tracks 55 . 56 for the holding means 43 on the one hand and the second holding means 49 on the other hand with the corresponding "switching points" or the angular positions for the activation or deactivation of the vacuum supply. Here, the radially inner control track is used 55 for the control of the rotatably arranged holding means 43 and the radially outer control track 56 for the control of the second holding means 49 , In detail.

At the tax track 55 In the angular position α, the negative pressure is activated to a push carrier 11 from the extraction roller 33 take over and at the periphery of the lay-up roll 34 to be able to hold. At this time, the second holding means 49 not yet active. The print carrier 11 is only in an edge region of the rotatably arranged holding means 43 recorded and recorded ( 9 ).

The second holding means 49 be switched at angular position β, so that the print carrier 11 from both holding means 43 . 49 is held ( 10 ), for example, with the help of one at the periphery of the lay-up roll 34 arranged sensor 59 the presence of the print carrier 11 to check and / or by means of the following cutting unit 36 a line of weakness 27 on the print carrier 11 to install.

In the angular position γ the other holding means 49 disabled to change the orientation of the print carrier, if necessary 11 by rotation of the holding means 43 to effect.

In angular position δ again both holding means 43 . 49 activated, for example, the orientation of the print carrier 11 to be able to check. This can be done on the circumference of the lay-up roll 34 a corresponding sensor 60 be arranged.

If necessary, a correction of the alignment of the print carrier can take place between the two subsequent angular positions ε and ζ 11 respectively ( 11 ). Here are the second holding means 49 deactivated and the alignment by means of the rotatably arranged holding means 43 changed. After that, the second holding means 49 reactivated until the transfer of the print media 11 to the pack 10 ,

To transfer the print carrier 11 to the pack 10 are first in angular position η the rotatably arranged holding means 43 deactivated and shortly thereafter the second holding means 49 in angular position θ.

The procedure described above can both when using the pivoting device 30 to be used, as in 7 indicated as well as in the 5 shown solution in the pivoting device 30 was put out of service.

Out 8th In addition, it can be seen that the lay-up roll 34 between the two parts of the case 54 over compression springs 61 is stored. Furthermore, carbon slices 62 between housing 54 and lay-up roll 34 arranged.

9 also shows that the suction holes 48 from a sealing ring 63 are surrounded, which at a contact or end face of the holding means 43 is arranged.

11 shows a misaligned print carrier 11 whose orientation deviates by an angle κ from the desired position. Such misalignments can occur, for example, when the rotation of the print carrier 11 was carried out incorrectly or already at the transfer of the print carrier 11 a malposition was present. It is also conceivable that the attachment of the weakening line 27 leads to a malposition. The nominal position of the print carrier 11 , In particular, a distance X from the end wall 15 the pack 10 , can also by adjusting the console 38 be adjusted.

12 shows a solution for a two-lane Auflegewalze 34 , which correspond to the in 8th shown single-lane version works. The same parts are provided with the same reference numerals.

A special feature is in particular that the drives of the holding means 43 individually controllable per lane.

In conclusion, it should be noted that the retaining means 43 . 49 Of course, not necessarily be pneumatically trained, but for example, can also work mechanically. Furthermore, the rotation angle of 90 ° for the print carrier 11 purely exemplary for the present case to see. For other purposes, the angle of rotation can be adjusted as desired. Also conceivable are several different angles of rotation. For example, it is also possible with the device stickers, labels or other print carrier 11 at an angle to the front of the package or other packaging surfaces. Possible corrections of the orientation of the print carrier 11 In particular, in this case, with the help of a (printed) marking done.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

pack

11

print carrier

12

box part

13

cover

14

line joint

15

bulkhead

16

bottom wall

17

front

18

Lid front wall

19

Box front wall

20

back

21

Lid rear wall

22

Box rear wall

23

Edge face

24

Edge face

25

Lid sidewall

26

Box side wall

27

weakening line

28

rotary star

29

conveyor track

30

Pivot means

31

Facility

32

band magazine

33

out roller

34

lay-on

35

glue assembly

36

cutting unit

37

bridge

38

console

39

axis

40

axis

41

axis

42

peripheral surface

43

holding means

44

drive

45

wave

46

transmission

47

channel

48

suction bore

49

holding means

50

group

51

group

52

suction bore

53

channel

54

casing

55

control track

56

control track

57

channel

58

channel

59

sensor

60

sensor

61

compression spring

62

Kohlegleitscheibe

63

seal

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 102006001800 A1 [0004, 0047, 0049]
• DE 102009018561 A1 [0005, 0045]
• DE 102009020258 A1 [0006]

Claims (15)

Device for transferring print media ( 11 ), in particular (control) bands, coupons, labels, onserts or the like, to a side surface of a package ( 10 ) for cigarettes, the apparatus comprising a conveyor for handling the print media ( 11 ), in particular a lay-on roller ( 34 ) on its peripheral surface ( 42 ) the print carrier ( 11 ) for transfer to one of the lay-on roller ( 34 ) facing side surface of a pack ( 10 ) are held, preferably by means of negative pressure, characterized in that the conveying means a holding means ( 43 ) for holding a print carrier ( 11 ) on the conveyor, which is rotatably mounted on the conveyor to the alignment of the print carrier ( 11 ) to change the conveyor while the print carrier ( 11 ) of the holding means ( 43 ) is held. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding means ( 43 ) is rotatable about an axis which is perpendicular to a side surface of the conveyor, on which the print carrier ( 11 ) is held. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the print carrier ( 11 ) by means of negative pressure on the holding means ( 43 ) is held. Device according to claim 2 or one of the other claims, characterized in that the conveying means comprise two types of holding means ( 43 . 49 ), namely on the one hand the rotatably arranged holding means ( 43 ) and second holding means ( 49 ) to the print carrier ( 11 ) in different orientations in the region of the side surface of the conveyor in addition to keep. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the two types of holding means ( 43 . 49 ) are independently operable, wherein the rotatably arranged holding means ( 43 ) for holding and rotating the print carrier ( 11 ) is permanently actuable bar during the print carrier ( 11 ) is held on the conveyor and the second holding means ( 49 ) for holding and / or processing the print carrier ( 11 ) and for rotating the print carrier ( 11 ) can be deactivated. Apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the conveyor means a sensor ( 60 ) for detecting the orientation of the print carrier ( 11 ), wherein the second holding means ( 49 ) for correcting one with the help of the sensor ( 60 ) misalignment can be switched off to the orientation of the print medium ( 11 ) by rotation by means of the rotatably arranged holding means ( 43 ) to correct. Device according to Claim 4 or one of the other claims, characterized in that the second holding means ( 49 ) in each case in particular by groups ( 50 . 51 ) of suction bores ( 52 ) are formed, which open into the side surface of the conveyor and according to the intended orientations of the print carrier ( 11 ) are arranged to these in the different orientations together with the rotatably arranged holding means ( 43 ) to hold the funding. Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the second holding means ( 49 ) each adjacent to the rotatably arranged holding means ( 43 ) are arranged, in particular to the print carrier ( 11 ) in two positions with 90 degrees to each other rotated alignment. Apparatus according to claim 1 or one of the other claims, characterized in that the conveying means by a lay-on roller ( 34 ) is formed, the plurality of preferably evenly over a peripheral surface ( 42 ) of the same distributed holding means ( 43 ), in particular each second holding means ( 49 ) assigned. Apparatus according to claim 1 or one of the other claims, characterized in that the conveying means is adjustable with respect to its relative position, in particular by arranging the conveying means on a preferably in three directions or axes adjustable console ( 38 ). Device according to Claim 9 or one of the other claims, characterized in that the holding means ( 43 . 49 ) by a common drive ( 44 ), in particular a servo drive, are rotatable. Apparatus according to claim 5 or one of the other claims, characterized in that the conveying means by a lay-on roller ( 34 ) which is rotatable in a housing ( 54 ) is arranged, wherein it is preferably provided that a peripheral surface ( 42 ) of the lay-up roll ( 34 ), at which the print carrier ( 11 ) by the holding means ( 43 ) is maintained substantially flush with an outside of the housing ( 54 ), and wherein in the laying roll ( 34 ) Channels ( 47 . 53 ) or bores are arranged, which are used to supply the holding means ( 43 . 49 ) with negative pressure, and wherein in the housing ( 54 ) corresponding channels ( 57 . 58 ) or bores are arranged, via the corresponding aligned arrangement of the channels ( 47 . 53 ) or holes in the lay-up roll ( 34 ) Are supplied such that upon rotation of the lay-on roll ( 34 ) the actuation of the holding means ( 43 . 49 ) is controllable. Method for transferring print media ( 11 ), in particular (control) bands, coupons, labels, onserts or the like, to a side surface of a package ( 10 ) for cigarettes, the print media ( 11 ) are handled with a conveying means, in particular with a laying roller ( 34 ) on its peripheral surface ( 42 ) the print carrier ( 11 ) for transfer to one of the lay-on roller ( 34 ) facing side surface of a pack ( 10 ), preferably by means of negative pressure, characterized in that the orientation of the print carrier ( 11 ) with a holding means ( 43 ) of the conveyor, which is rotatably mounted on the conveyor, while the print carrier ( 11 ) of the holding means ( 43 ) is held. A method according to claim 13, characterized in that the print carrier ( 11 ) with the holding means ( 43 ) is rotated about an axis which is perpendicular to a side surface of the conveyor, on which the print carrier ( 11 ) is held. A method according to claim 14, characterized in that the rotation of the holding means ( 43 ) is carried out by a servomotor, wherein in a two-lane conveying means, the holding means present in the different tracks ( 43 ) are driven by respective servomotors.

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