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EP1177982B1
EP1177982B1 EP01118486A EP01118486A EP1177982B1 EP 1177982 B1 EP1177982 B1 EP 1177982B1 EP 01118486 A EP01118486 A EP 01118486A EP 01118486 A EP01118486 A EP 01118486A EP 1177982 B1 EP1177982 B1 EP 1177982B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/26—Devices for applying labels
    • B65C9/36—Wipers; Pressers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/08—Label feeding
    • B65C9/18—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls
    • B65C9/1865—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels adhering on a backing strip
    • B65C9/1876—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels adhering on a backing strip and being transferred by suction means
    • B65C9/1884—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels adhering on a backing strip and being transferred by suction means the suction means being a movable vacuum arm or pad
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T156/00—Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture
    • Y10T156/17—Surface bonding means and/or assemblymeans with work feeding or handling means
    • Y10T156/1702—For plural parts or plural areas of single part
    • Y10T156/1744—Means bringing discrete articles into assembled relationship
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T156/00—Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture
    • Y10T156/17—Surface bonding means and/or assemblymeans with work feeding or handling means
    • Y10T156/1702—For plural parts or plural areas of single part
    • Y10T156/1744—Means bringing discrete articles into assembled relationship
    • Y10T156/1746—Plural lines and/or separate means assembling separate sandwiches
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T156/00—Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture
    • Y10T156/17—Surface bonding means and/or assemblymeans with work feeding or handling means
    • Y10T156/1702—For plural parts or plural areas of single part
    • Y10T156/1744—Means bringing discrete articles into assembled relationship
    • Y10T156/1768—Means simultaneously conveying plural articles from a single source and serially presenting them to an assembly station

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  • Such a box is known from EP 0 837 000 A.
  • Packaged goods eg. As food, labels are nowadays provided. These labels are usually rolled from a dispenser over to Labeling goods placed and then pressed against these, so they firmly be liable.
  • the currently available settling boxes have several drive units and are very elaborate and large in size.
  • the drive means which is the means of transport and the means with which the contact pressure is shifted vertically, slip-free.
  • This is particularly preferred Drive means a toothed belt or a chain.
  • the means for vertical displacement of the pressing means can Pressing both lowered and raised.
  • the Anpressstoff a Return spring on with the pressing means of a deflected end position in the starting position is pushed back.
  • the contact pressure points in one preferred embodiment of a vertical guide. Preferably, this is Guide one or more ball sleeves.
  • the transport means serves to place the labels over the label to be labeled Were.
  • the means of transport must either have means by which the Stick labels on the transport or it must be an air flow and / or a Vacuum are generated, the / presses the labels against the transport and / or sucks.
  • the transport is driven by a drive means.
  • the means of transport is more Transport belts, which are 2 to 10 mm wide and essentially over the extend the entire width of the respective packaging machine.
  • the transport belts have a distance of 2 to 10 mm.
  • pressing means is any means by which the labels on the zu Labeling goods can be pressed, so that the adhesive layer, which is located under the labels, better comes into contact with the goods.
  • the pressing means is a pressure plate, as described below.
  • the means by which the pressing means is displaced vertically is in one preferred embodiment of a rotatable at one end about an axis Lever, a cam, which is driven by the drive means and the having a freewheel in a running direction of the drive means.
  • a motor in particular a stepping motor is suitable, preferably is computer controlled.
  • the settling box according to the invention has the advantage that it is simple and inexpensive is to produce and only has a drive unit. He is energy efficient and no compressed air is needed to press the labels. It only has one Aggregate be controlled by a controller.
  • the pressing means is a pressure plate with a A plurality of punches which are displaceable relative to the pressure plate.
  • the stamp are resilient, preferably stored in a sleeve.
  • the Suspension can be done by screw or disc springs or by compressible Media, such as air done.
  • Such a pressure plate has the advantage that bumps in the Contour of the goods to be labeled can be very well balanced.
  • the Pressure plate is easy and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • the inventive method has the advantage that it is simple and inexpensive and only one drive unit needed. It is energy efficient and no compressed air for pressing the labels must be provided. It only one unit must be controlled by a controller.
  • FIG. 1 shows the settling box according to the invention.
  • the goods to be packaged are moved in cycles, perpendicular to the paper level under the settling box according to the invention.
  • the labels are released at the tear-off edge 11 of the label dispenser and transferred to the transport. Since there are usually several goods to be packed next to each other, several labels have to be handed over per cycle to the means of transport.
  • the adhesive side of the labels is turned away from the conveyor belt.
  • the transport means 2 are in this case a plurality of transport belts, which are arranged at such a distance from each other that the punch 10 of the pressure plate 3 between the conveyor belt 2 can be moved down through it to release the labels from the transport belt and to be packed on the Press on goods.
  • the labels are pressed against the conveyor belts by a stream of air generated by a fan (not shown).
  • the transport belts 2 are driven by the motor 5 via the toothed belt 6.
  • the timing belt drives not only the transport belt, but also the drive means 4, a cam.
  • the cam is rotatably mounted about the axis 12 and has a freewheel 14 in the direction of travel of the transport belt (label positioning). In the initial position, the cam 4 abuts against the stop 13.
  • the running direction of the conveyor belt is shown by the arrow.
  • the stamp solve the respective label from the transport belt and press against the goods to be labeled, so that a solid bond between label and goods is created.
  • Figure 2 shows the mode of action of the stamp 10.
  • a sleeve 15 is fixedly connected to a plate (not shown).
  • a punch 10 is slidably installed in the sleeve.
  • the punch is connected to the spring 16. Due to the resilient mounting of the stamp unevenness in the goods to be packaged can be compensated, so that the contact pressure is optimal everywhere.
  • the pressure plate not only one, but preferably has a plurality of arranged in the paper plane successively rows of stamps.

Abstract

The placement box of a labelling machine has spaced apart transporting belts upon which the products are placed, a vertically displaceable pressure plate (3) actuated by a cam (4), a preferably computer-controlled stepping motor (5) with right and left hand rotation, and a drive belt or chain (6) to transmit the driving power of the motor to the transporting belts and cam. The cam has an overrun in one rotational direction of the motor. A return spring (7) is fitted on the pressure element. Independent claims are included for a pressure plate upon which are fastened spring-mounted plungers which are moveable relative to it, and for a procedure for the attachment of labels to goods.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Absetzkasten eines Etikettiergerätes mit:

  • einem Transportmittel, mit dem die Etiketten über die zu etikettierenden Waren plaziert werden,
  • einem vertikal verschiebbaren Anpressmittel, mit dem die Etiketten auf die zu etikettierenden Waren gedrückt werden,
  • einem Mittel, mit dem das Anpressmittel vertikal verschoben wird,
  • einem Motor mit Rechts- und Linkslauf und
  • einem Antriebsmittel, das die Antriebsleistung des Motors auf das Mittel, mit dem das Anpressmittel vertikal verschoben wird, überträgt,
The present invention relates to a settling box of a labeller with:
  • a means of transport by which the labels are placed over the goods to be labeled,
  • a vertically displaceable pressure means, with which the labels are pressed onto the goods to be labeled,
  • a means by which the pressure medium is displaced vertically,
  • a motor with clockwise and counterclockwise rotation and
  • a drive means which transmits the drive power of the motor to the means by which the pressure means is displaced vertically,

Ein solchen Kasten ist aus EP 0 837 000 A bekannt. Verpackte Waren, z. B. Lebensmittel, werden heutzutage mit Etiketten versehen. Diese Etiketten werden in der Regel von einem Spender abgerollt, über den zu etikettierenden Waren plaziert und dann an diese angedrückt, so daß sie fest daran haften. Die derzeit verfügbaren Absetzkästen weisen mehrere Antriebsaggregate auf und sind sehr aufwendig und groß gestaltet.Such a box is known from EP 0 837 000 A. Packaged goods, eg. As food, labels are nowadays provided. These labels are usually rolled from a dispenser over to Labeling goods placed and then pressed against these, so they firmly be liable. The currently available settling boxes have several drive units and are very elaborate and large in size.

Es stellt sich deshalb die Aufgabe, einen Absetzkasten zur Verfügung zu stellen, der die Nachteile des Standes der Technik nicht aufweist und der einfach herzustellen ist.It is therefore the task to provide a settling box available, the does not have the disadvantages of the prior art and easy to manufacture is.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch einen Absetzkasten eines Etikettiergerätes mit:

  • einem Transportmittel, mit dem die Etiketten über die zu etikettierenden Waren plaziert werden,
  • einem vertikal verschiebbaren Anpressmittel, mit dem die Etiketten auf die zu etikettierenden Waren gedrückt werden,
  • einem Mittel, mit dem das Anpressmittel vertikal verschoben wird,
  • einem Motor mit Rechts- und Linkslauf und
  • einem Antriebsmittel, das die Antriebsleistung des Motors auf das Mittel, mit dem das Anpressmittel vertikal verschoben wird, überträgt,
   dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Antriebsmittel die Antriebsleistung des Motors auf das Transportmittel überträgt, und daß das Mittel, mit dem das Anpressmittel vertikal verschoben wird, einen Freilauf in eine Drehrichtung des Motors aufweist.The object is achieved by a settling box of a labeller with:
  • a means of transport by which the labels are placed over the goods to be labeled,
  • a vertically displaceable pressure means, with which the labels are pressed onto the goods to be labeled,
  • a means by which the pressure medium is displaced vertically,
  • a motor with clockwise and counterclockwise rotation and
  • a drive means which transmits the drive power of the motor to the means by which the pressure means is displaced vertically,
characterized in that the drive means transmits the driving power of the motor to the transport means, and that the means by which the pressing means is displaced vertically comprises a freewheel in a rotational direction of the motor.

Vorzugsweise ist das Antriebsmittel, das das Transportmittel und das Mittel, mit dem das Anpressmittel vertikal verschoben wird, schlupffrei. Besonders bevorzugt ist das Antriebsmittel ein Zahnriemen oder eine Kette.Preferably, the drive means, which is the means of transport and the means with which the contact pressure is shifted vertically, slip-free. This is particularly preferred Drive means a toothed belt or a chain.

Mit dem Mittel zur vertikalen Verschiebung des Anpressmittels kann das Anpressmittel sowohl abgesenkt als auch angehoben werden. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung weist das Anpressmittel jedoch eine Rückstellfeder auf, mit der das Anpressmittel von einer ausgelenkten Endstellung in die Ausgangsstellung zurückgedrückt wird. Das Anpressmittel weist in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform eine vertikale Führung auf. Vorzugsweise ist diese Führung eine oder mehrere Kugelhülsen.With the means for vertical displacement of the pressing means can Pressing both lowered and raised. In a preferred Embodiment of the present invention, however, the Anpressmittel a Return spring on, with the pressing means of a deflected end position in the starting position is pushed back. The contact pressure points in one preferred embodiment of a vertical guide. Preferably, this is Guide one or more ball sleeves.

Das Transportmittel dient zur Plazierung der Etiketten über den zu etikettierenden Waren. Dafür muß das Transportmittel entweder Mittel aufweisen, durch die die Etiketten an dem Transportmittel haften oder es muß eine Luftströmung und/oder ein Unterdruck erzeugt werden, die/der die Etiketten gegen das Transportmittel drückt und/oder saugt. Das Transportmittel wird durch ein Antriebsmittel angetrieben. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Transportmittel mehrere Transportriemen, die 2 bis 10 mm breit sind und sich im wesentlichen über die gesamte Breite der jeweiligen Verpackungsmaschine erstrecken. Vorzugsweise haben die Transportriemen einen Abstand von 2 bis 10 mm.The transport means serves to place the labels over the label to be labeled Were. For this, the means of transport must either have means by which the Stick labels on the transport or it must be an air flow and / or a Vacuum are generated, the / presses the labels against the transport and / or sucks. The transport is driven by a drive means. In In a preferred embodiment, the means of transport is more Transport belts, which are 2 to 10 mm wide and essentially over the extend the entire width of the respective packaging machine. Preferably The transport belts have a distance of 2 to 10 mm.

Als Anpressmittel eignet sich jedes Mittel, mit dem die Etiketten auf die zu etikettierenden Waren gedrückt werden können, damit die Klebeschicht, die sich unter den Etiketten befindet, besser in Kontakt mit den Waren kommt. Vorzugsweise ist das Anpressmittel eine Anpressplatte, wie sie weiter unten beschrieben ist. As pressing means is any means by which the labels on the zu Labeling goods can be pressed, so that the adhesive layer, which is located under the labels, better comes into contact with the goods. Preferably the pressing means is a pressure plate, as described below.

Das Mittel, mit dem das Anpressmittel vertikal verschoben wird, ist in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ein an einem Ende um eine Achse drehbarer Hebelarm, eine Nocke, der/die durch das Antriebsmittel angetrieben wird und der einen Freilauf in eine Laufrichtung des Antriebsmittels aufweist.The means by which the pressing means is displaced vertically is in one preferred embodiment of a rotatable at one end about an axis Lever, a cam, which is driven by the drive means and the having a freewheel in a running direction of the drive means.

Als Motor ist insbesondere ein Schrittmotor geeignet, der vorzugsweise computergesteuert ist.As a motor, in particular a stepping motor is suitable, preferably is computer controlled.

Der erfindungsgemäße Absetzkasten hat den Vorteil, daß er einfach und günstig herzustellen ist und lediglich ein Antriebsaggregat aufweist. Er ist energieeffizient und es wird keine Druckluft zum Anpressen der Etiketten benötigt. Es muß lediglich ein Aggregat von einer Steuerung angesteuert werden.The settling box according to the invention has the advantage that it is simple and inexpensive is to produce and only has a drive unit. He is energy efficient and no compressed air is needed to press the labels. It only has one Aggregate be controlled by a controller.

Vorzugsweise ist das Anpressmittel eine Anpressplatte mit einer Mehrzahl von Stempeln, die relativ zu der Anpressplatte verschiebbar sind. Vorzugsweise sind die Stempel federnd, vorzugsweise in einer Hülse gelagert. Die Federung kann durch Schrauben- oder Tellerfedern oder durch kompressible Medien, beispielsweise Luft erfolgen.Preferably, the pressing means is a pressure plate with a A plurality of punches which are displaceable relative to the pressure plate. Preferably, the stamp are resilient, preferably stored in a sleeve. The Suspension can be done by screw or disc springs or by compressible Media, such as air done.

Eine solche Anpressplatte hat den Vorteil, daß Unebenheiten in der Kontur der zu etikettierenden Ware sehr gut ausgeglichen werden können. Die Anpressplatte ist einfach und günstig herzustellen.Such a pressure plate has the advantage that bumps in the Contour of the goods to be labeled can be very well balanced. The Pressure plate is easy and inexpensive to manufacture.

Ein weiterer Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zur Befestigung von Etiketten auf den zu etikettierenden Waren mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Absetzkasten, das aus einer Abfolge der folgenden Schritte besteht:

  • 1. Positionierung der Etiketten mit dem von dem Motor angetriebenen Transportmittel über den zu etikettierenden Waren,
  • 2. Umkehrung der Laufrichtung des Antriebsmittels bis das Mittel das Anpressmittel von seiner oberen Ausgangsstellung in seine untere Endstellung verschoben hat und gleichzeitigem Anpressen der Etiketten auf den zu etikettierenden Waren und
  • 3. erneute Umkehrung der Laufrichtung des Antriebsmittels zur Rückstellung des Mittels, mit dem das Anpressmittel vertikal verschoben wird, und damit des Anpressmittels in seine Ausgangsstellung.
    • Another object of the present invention is a method for attaching labels on the goods to be labeled with the settling box according to the invention, which consists of a sequence of the following steps:
  • 1. Positioning the labels with the motor-driven means of transport over the goods to be labeled,
  • 2. Reversal of the direction of the drive means until the agent has moved the contact pressure of its upper initial position in its lower end position and simultaneous pressing of the labels on the goods to be labeled and
  • 3. renewed reversal of the direction of the drive means for returning the means by which the pressing means is moved vertically, and thus the pressing means in its starting position.

    • In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens wird das Transportmittel zwischen den Verfahrensschritten 1. und 2. und/oder 2. und 3. für 0 bis 1 Sekunde gestoppt.In a preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention is the Means of transport between method steps 1 and 2 and / or 2 and 3 for 0 stopped for 1 second.

    Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren hat den Vorteil, daß es einfach und günstig durchzuführen ist und lediglich ein Antriebsaggregat benötigt. Es ist energieeffizient und es muß keine Druckluft zum Anpressen der Etiketten bereitgestellt werden. Es muß lediglich ein Aggregat von einer Steuerung angesteuert werden.The inventive method has the advantage that it is simple and inexpensive and only one drive unit needed. It is energy efficient and no compressed air for pressing the labels must be provided. It only one unit must be controlled by a controller.

    Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der Figuren 1 und 2 erläutert. Diese Erläuterungen sind lediglich beispielhaft und schränken den allgemeinen Erfindungsgedanken nicht ein.

    Figur 1
    zeigt eine Prinzipskizze des erfindungsgemäßen Absetzkastens
    Figur 2
    zeigt die Funktionsweise der Stempel der Anpressplatte und eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform des Stempels
    In the following the invention will be explained with reference to Figures 1 and 2 . These explanations are merely exemplary and do not limit the general inventive concept.
    FIG. 1
    shows a schematic diagram of the settling box according to the invention
    FIG. 2
    shows the operation of the punch of the pressure plate and a preferred embodiment of the punch

    In Figur 1 ist der erfindungsgemäße Absetzkasten dargestellt. Die zu verpackenden Waren werden taktweise, senkrecht zur Papierebene unter dem erfindungsgemäßen Absetzkasten hindurch bewegt. Während des Etikettierens ist der Vorschub der Waren gestoppt. Die Etiketten werden an der Abrißkante 11 von dem Etikettenspender gelöst und an die Transportmittel übergeben. Da sich in der Regel mehrere zu verpackende Waren nebeneinander befinden, müssen pro Takt mehrere Etiketten an das Transportmittel übergeben werden. Die klebende Seite der Etiketten ist von den Transportriemen abgewandt. Das Transportmittel 2 sind in diesem Fall mehrere Transportriemen, die in einem solchen Abstand zueinander angeordnet sind, daß die Stempel 10 der Anpressplatte 3 zwischen den Transportriemen 2 hindurch nach unten verschoben werden können, um die Etiketten von den Transportriemen zu lösen und auf der zu verpackenden Ware anzudrücken. Die Etiketten werden durch einen von einem Ventilator (nicht dargestellt) erzeugten Luftstrom gegen die Transportriemen gedrückt. Die Transportriemen 2 werden über den Zahnriemen 6 von dem Motor 5 angetrieben. Der Zahnriemen treibt nicht nur die Transportriemen, sondern auch das Antriebsmittel 4, eine Nocke, an. Die Nocke ist um die Achse 12 drehbar gelagert und weist einen Freilauf 14 in der Laufrichtung der Transportriemen (Etikettenpositionierung) auf. In der Ausgangsstellung liegt die Nocke 4 an dem Anschlag 13 an. Die Laufrichtung der Transportriemen ist durch den Pfeil dargestellt. Bei dieser Laufrichtung überträgt der Zahnriemen 6 bedingt durch den Freilauf 14 kein oder nur ein sehr kleines Drehmoment auf die Nocke 4. Sobald die Etiketten ihre Position erreicht haben, wird die Laufrichtung des Motor 5 umgekehrt, so daß der Zahnriemen 6 nunmehr die Nocke 4 im Uhrzeigersinn nach unten dreht und dabei die Anpressplatte 3 von der oberen Ausgangstellung 8 in die untere Endstellung 9 verschiebt. Dabei lösen die Stempel die jeweilige Etikette von den Transportriemen ab und drücken sie gegen die zu etikettierende Ware, so daß ein fester Verbund zwischen Etikette und Ware entsteht. Sobald die Anpressplatte ihre Endstellung erreicht hat, stoppt der Motor wieder und seine Drehrichtung wird erneut umgedreht, so daß sich die Nocke 4 wieder gegen den Uhrzeigersinn nach oben bis zum Anschlag 13 dreht. Sobald die Nocke 4 diese Stellung erreicht hat, wirkt wiederum der Freilauf 14, so daß der Zahnriemen kein oder nur noch ein sehr geringes Drehmoment auf die Nocke 4 ausübt. Gleichzeitig wird die Anpressplatte 3 durch die Federn 7 in die Ausgangsstellung zurückverschoben. Ebenfalls gleichzeitig oder kurz danach beginnt der nächste Takt, so daß erneut Etiketten an die Transportriemen übergeben und von diesen in ihre Position gebracht werden. Der Fachmann erkennt, daß bei der Drehung der Nocke von der Ausgangs- in die Endstellung, die Transportriemen und damit die Etiketten um einige Millimeter nach links verschoben werden (Rücklauf Transportriemen). Diese Rückwärtsbewegung kann jedoch entweder vernachlässigt oder durch die Computersteuerung des Motors bei der Positionierung der Etiketten berücksichtigt und damit kompensiert werden. FIG. 1 shows the settling box according to the invention. The goods to be packaged are moved in cycles, perpendicular to the paper level under the settling box according to the invention. During labeling, the feed of the goods is stopped. The labels are released at the tear-off edge 11 of the label dispenser and transferred to the transport. Since there are usually several goods to be packed next to each other, several labels have to be handed over per cycle to the means of transport. The adhesive side of the labels is turned away from the conveyor belt. The transport means 2 are in this case a plurality of transport belts, which are arranged at such a distance from each other that the punch 10 of the pressure plate 3 between the conveyor belt 2 can be moved down through it to release the labels from the transport belt and to be packed on the Press on goods. The labels are pressed against the conveyor belts by a stream of air generated by a fan (not shown). The transport belts 2 are driven by the motor 5 via the toothed belt 6. The timing belt drives not only the transport belt, but also the drive means 4, a cam. The cam is rotatably mounted about the axis 12 and has a freewheel 14 in the direction of travel of the transport belt (label positioning). In the initial position, the cam 4 abuts against the stop 13. The running direction of the conveyor belt is shown by the arrow. When the labels have reached their position, the direction of rotation of the motor 5 is reversed, so that the timing belt 6 now the cam 4 in the direction of rotation Turns clockwise down while the pressure plate 3 shifts from the upper starting position 8 in the lower end position 9. The stamp solve the respective label from the transport belt and press against the goods to be labeled, so that a solid bond between label and goods is created. Once the pressure plate has reached its end position, the motor stops again and its direction of rotation is reversed again, so that the cam 4 again rotates counterclockwise up to the stop 13. Once the cam 4 has reached this position, in turn, the freewheel 14 acts, so that the timing belt no or only a very small torque on the cam 4 exerts. At the same time the pressure plate 3 is moved back by the springs 7 in the starting position. Also at the same time or shortly thereafter, the next cycle begins, so that again pass labels to the conveyor belt and are brought by them in their position. The skilled artisan will recognize that upon rotation of the cam from the initial position to the end position, the conveyor belts and thus the labels are shifted a few millimeters to the left (return conveyor belt). However, this backward movement can either be neglected or taken into account by the computer control of the motor in the positioning of the labels and thus compensated.

    Figur 2 zeigt die Wirkweise der Stempel 10. Eine Hülse 15 ist fest mit einer Platte (nicht dargestellt) verbunden. In der Hülse ist verschiebbar ein Stempel 10 eingebaut. Der Stempel ist mit der Feder 16 verbunden. Durch die federnde Lagerung der Stempel können Unebenheiten bei der zu verpackenden Ware ausgeglichen werden, so daß der Anpressdruck überall optimal ist. Der Fachmann erkennt, daß die Anpressplatte nicht nur eine, sondern vorzugsweise mehrere in der Papierebene hintereinander angeordnete Stempelreihen aufweist. Figure 2 shows the mode of action of the stamp 10. A sleeve 15 is fixedly connected to a plate (not shown). In the sleeve a punch 10 is slidably installed. The punch is connected to the spring 16. Due to the resilient mounting of the stamp unevenness in the goods to be packaged can be compensated, so that the contact pressure is optimal everywhere. The skilled artisan will recognize that the pressure plate not only one, but preferably has a plurality of arranged in the paper plane successively rows of stamps.

    Claims (11)

    1. Head (1) of a label applicator with:
      a conveyor (2) with which the labels are placed over the goods to be labelled,
      a vertical movable means of application (3) with which the labels are pressed onto the goods to be labelled,
      a means (4) with which the means of application (3) is moved vertically,
      a motor (5) with clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation and
      a driving means (6), which transmits the driving power of the motor to the means (4), characterised in that the driving means (6) transfers the driving power of the motor (5) to the conveyor (2), and in that the means (4), with which the means of application is moved vertically, has a free-wheel (14) in one direction of rotation of the motor.
    2. Head according to claim 1, characterised in that the driving means (6) is a toothed belt or a chain.
    3. Head according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that there is a return spring (7) on the means of application (3).
    4. Head according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the conveyor (2) is made up of several conveyor belts, which are arranged so that there is a space of 2-10 cm between them.
    5. Head according to claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the means of application (3) has a vertical guide.
    6. Head according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the means (4) is a cam.
    7. Head according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the means of application (3) consists of an application plate to which is attached several stamps (10), which can be moved in relation to this application plate.
    8. Head according to claim 7, characterised in that the stamps (10) are spring mounted.
    9. Head according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the motor is preferably a computer controlled step motor.
    10. Procedure for attaching labels to goods to be labelled using a head according to one of the claims 1 to 9, characterised in that it is made up of a sequence of the following steps:
      1. Positioning the labels over the goods to be labelled using the conveyor (2) driven by the motor (5),
      2. Reversal of the running direction of the driving means (6) until the means (4) has moved the means of application (3) from its upper starting position (8) into its lower final position (9) and while simultaneously applying the labels to the goods to be labelled and
      3. again reversal of the running direction of the driving means (6) in order to return the means (4), with which the means of application is moved vertically, and hence the means of application (3) to its starting position (8).
    11. Procedure according to claim 10, characterised in that the conveyor (2) is stopped for a short time between the first and second steps of the procedure and /or between the second and third steps of the procedure.
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