EP1427639B1 - Device for application of labels to containers - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a device for attaching labels to containers having a longitudinal axis and having a closure having a longitudinally normal to the surface with a label, the device having an electro-optical device for detecting the orientation of the container, which means the means for rotating the containers about their longitudinal axis to a desired orientation in which the labels are mounted in a predetermined position on the containers, and means for applying the labels, wherein the signals of the electro-optic means are set by a control means in relation to the target orientation of the containers and the means for rotating the containers is controlled by the control means so that the containers are in the desired orientation before the labels are applied.
- Such a device is known from FR-2 436 725, wherein by means of the electro-optical devices, the handle or the labels are detected and on the basis of which the orientation of the containers is determined. The bottles are then optionally rotated by 180 °.
- EP-A-1 205 388 proposes a device for controlling the rotational movement of vessels and their orientation in a position defined with respect to the conveying direction with a plurality of motor-driven turntables. By means of scanning the position of the vessels is determined. The position of the vessels in a position defined for the conveyor device is detected and in a control device for the shortest rotation of the driven turntable with the vessel in its desired treatment position recycled and transmitted to the servomotor as a control signal.
- DE-A-41 20 887 and EP-A-0 443 617 disclose labeling machines for containers, in particular bottles, in which the containers are aligned.
- the containers have marks in the form of a notch or depression in the lower area of their vertical wall or on the floor.
- a pawl or spring loaded alignment member snaps into the notch, thereby fixing the orientation of the container.
- Apparatus for aligning rotationally symmetrical bodies, in particular bottles, in labeling machines are also known from DE-A-29 03 470, DE-U-75 12 621, DE-A-199 27 668, EP-A-0 572 758, DE-U -1 949 135 and DE-B-1 200 197, wherein the bottles are rotated by the means for rotating the containers and the rotation is stopped when an optical sensor detects a mark on the bottle.
- a champagne bottle is here by a Einteilschnecke to an alignment star passed and rotated by a rotating belt (friction belt).
- the alignment star has a bottle rotating device in the form of the friction belt and a suture button.
- an electoral magnetic clutch and a brake are installed between the belt drive pulley and its drive.
- the clutch and the brake are controlled electronically.
- an opto-electronic suture probe scans the circumference of the bottle.
- a mark on the champagne capsule is detected by the seam switch, which then releases the clutch and activates the brake.
- the champagne bottle is thereby fixed in the desired position and handed over to the correct position (target orientation) to the bottle table, on which the champagne bottles stand while the labels are attached.
- It is also known to align the bottles on the turntable of the labeling, including the provided in the turntable plate are rotated by means of servo motors.
- the invention is based on the object, the production capacity, i. to increase the working speed while reducing the space requirement.
- this object is achieved in that the orientation of the container is detected by the label of the closures.
- the opto-electronic detection device is arranged stationary and it is sufficient for a single such device to detect the orientation of each of the containers, which are successively transported by means of a conveyor past the detection device.
- a shortening of the time required for the alignment of the container results from the fact that the orientation of the container is detected, so that by means of the control device, the required rotation angle to achieve the target orientation can already be determined at the beginning of the rotation. Thereby The control device can also determine whether the desired orientation can be achieved faster by left or by turning the container to the right. Maximum rotation of 180 ° is required. In the case of the devices of the prior art mentioned above, however, a rotation of almost 360 ° may be required in individual cases, since the containers are always rotated in one direction and only when the pawl snaps into the notch, or the optical marking before the suture button is stopped, the further rotation is stopped.
- the detection of the orientation of the containers can take place by means of optical markings present on the containers, for example by means of a mark visible in UV light.
- the device according to the invention is provided for containers which have a closure which has a surface which is normally directed to the longitudinal axis having.
- the orientation of the container is detected by an imprint on the closure.
- This imprint which may contain, for example, the product name or the manufacturer's name, is evaluated by means of known image processing methods.
- the label may then be aligned with the label of the lid, resulting in a more pleasing appearance of the product.
- several containers or bottles can then easily be placed in a sales package (beer crate) in the same orientation of both the caps and the labels, thus also resulting in an orderly and thus more pleasing appearance of the sales package.
- a particular advantage of the device according to the invention is that the container and the closure can be completely rotationally symmetrical, since the labeling on the lids is sufficient to detect the orientation of the container and align the labels according to the label the closure.
- the means for rotating the containers may be an alignment star with a pair of friction belts in each receiving bay, the bottle being respectively grasped at opposite locations by the pair of friction belts.
- the friction belts can be driven by a stepping motor, which receives its control signals from the control device, so that the bottles or other containers in each case to achieve the the target orientation required angle to be rotated.
- an alignment star can be made particularly small for the device according to the invention, since there are no latches, spring-loaded alignment elements or electro-optical seam buttons for each receiving bay.
- the device for rotating the container can also be integrated into the labeling device.
- the labeling device has a turntable with a plurality of arranged on the circumference of the plate, on each of which a container is, and a patch from above the container centering.
- the container between the plate and the centering bell is rotatably clamped.
- the plate is driven by means of a drag lever, which runs in a curved path. The plates are thereby given a predetermined fixed rotation.
- the plates are driven by stepper motors, wherein the control device can control each plate so that the desired target orientation for the labeling is achieved.
- the device for rotating the container can also be realized by friction belt and braking device on the edge of the turntable, which are controlled by the control device.
- containers in the form of 0.5 liter beer bottles 10, which are closed with a crown cap 12, transported on a conveyor 14 to a Einteilschnecke 16, the bottles 10 in the by the slope of the Einteilschnecke 16 predetermined distance orders.
- the bottles 10 are then pushed by means of an infeed star 20, the bays for receiving a respective bottle 10, pushed in the usual way on a turntable 22.
- the crown caps contain on their top a label (brewery H - Fig. 2).
- a label (brewery H - Fig. 2).
- rotatably mounted plate 24 are arranged in a conventional manner.
- the slope of the Einteilschnecke, the distance between the bays of the inlet star 20 and the distance of the plate 24 are coordinated so that the bottles 10 come successively on the plates 24 of the rotating turntable 22 to a halt.
- the bottles 10 are moved past the plates 24 on a labeler 26 adjacent the turntable, attaching labels, and then brushed within the area 28.
- About an outlet star 30, the bottles 10 are pushed back onto the feed dog 14, which then promotes them to a packaging device.
- the labeling device 26 corresponds in its construction to the prior art and is therefore not described in detail.
- the special feature in the context of the present invention is that the orientation of the label on the crown cap 12 is detected before the inlet star 20 or at least within the inlet star 20 of the CCD camera 18, and that each plate 24 is equipped with a stepper motor 32 (FIG. 3), the the bottle 10 rotates so that the label is applied in alignment with the label on the crown cap 12.
- the stepping motors 32 are controlled by a control device 34, which processes the signals supplied by the CCD camera 18.
- the turntable 22 and the plates 24 therefore need not have means (cam alignment of electro-optic seam switches for sector alignment, etc.) for aligning the bottles.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Anbringen von Etiketten an Behältern, die eine Längsachse haben und die einen Verschluss aufweisen, der eine zur Längsachse normal gerichtete Fläche mit einer Beschriftung aufweist, wobei die Vorrichtung eine elektrooptische Einrichtung zum Erfassen der Ausrichtung der Behälter aufweist, welche Einrichtung die Orientierung der Behälter wiedergebende Signale erzeugt, sowie eine Einrichtung zum Drehen der Behälter um ihre Längsachse in eine Soll-Ausrichtung, in der die Etiketten in einer vorgegebenen Position an den Behältern angebracht werden, und eine Einrichtung zum Anbringen der Etiketten, wobei die Signale der elektrooptischen Einrichtung durch eine Steuereinrichtung in Bezug zu der Soll-Ausrichtung der Behälter gesetzt werden und die Einrichtung zum Drehen der Behälter von der Steuereinrichtung so gesteuert wird, dass sich die Behälter in der Soll-Ausrichtung befinden, bevor die Etiketten aufgebracht werden.The invention relates to a device for attaching labels to containers having a longitudinal axis and having a closure having a longitudinally normal to the surface with a label, the device having an electro-optical device for detecting the orientation of the container, which means the means for rotating the containers about their longitudinal axis to a desired orientation in which the labels are mounted in a predetermined position on the containers, and means for applying the labels, wherein the signals of the electro-optic means are set by a control means in relation to the target orientation of the containers and the means for rotating the containers is controlled by the control means so that the containers are in the desired orientation before the labels are applied.
Eine solche Vorrichtung ist aus FR-2 436 725 bekannt, wobei mittels der elektrooptischen Einrichtungen der Griff oder die Etiketten erkannt werden und aufgrund dessen die Ausrichtung der Behälter ermittelt wird. Die Flaschen werden dann gegebenenfalls um 180° gedreht.Such a device is known from FR-2 436 725, wherein by means of the electro-optical devices, the handle or the labels are detected and on the basis of which the orientation of the containers is determined. The bottles are then optionally rotated by 180 °.
In EP-A-1 205 388 (Stand der Technik gemäß Artikel 54(3) EPÜ) wird eine Vorrichtung zur Steuerung der Drehbewegung von Gefäßen und deren Ausrichtung in einer zur Förderrichtung definierten Lage mit mehreren motorisch angetriebenen Drehtellern vorgeschlagen. Mittels Abtasteinrichtungen wird die Lage der Gefäße bestimmt. Die Position der Gefäße in einer zur Fördervorrichtung definierten Lage wird dabei erfasst und in einer Steuereinrichtung zur kürzesten Drehung des angetriebenen Drehtellers mit dem Gefäß in dessen gewünschte Behandlungsposition verwertet und dem Stellmotor als Steuersignal übermittelt.EP-A-1 205 388 (prior art according to Article 54 (3) EPC) proposes a device for controlling the rotational movement of vessels and their orientation in a position defined with respect to the conveying direction with a plurality of motor-driven turntables. By means of scanning the position of the vessels is determined. The position of the vessels in a position defined for the conveyor device is detected and in a control device for the shortest rotation of the driven turntable with the vessel in its desired treatment position recycled and transmitted to the servomotor as a control signal.
Aus DE-A-41 20 887 und EP-A-0 443 617 sind Etikettiermaschinen für Behälter, insbesondere Flaschen bekannt, bei denen die Behälter ausgerichtet werden. Die Behälter weisen dazu im unteren Bereich ihrer senkrechten Wand oder am Boden Marken in Form einer Kerbe oder Vertiefung auf. Eine Sperrklinke oder ein federbelastetes Ausrichteelement rastet in die Kerbe bzw. Vertiefung ein, wodurch die Ausrichtung des Behälters fixiert wird.DE-A-41 20 887 and EP-A-0 443 617 disclose labeling machines for containers, in particular bottles, in which the containers are aligned. For this purpose, the containers have marks in the form of a notch or depression in the lower area of their vertical wall or on the floor. A pawl or spring loaded alignment member snaps into the notch, thereby fixing the orientation of the container.
Vorrichtung zum Ausrichten rotationssymmetrischer Körper, insbesondere Flaschen, in Etikettiermaschinen sind außerdem bekannt aus DE-A-29 03 470, DE-U-75 12 621, DE-A-199 27 668, EP-A-0 572 758, DE-U-1 949 135 und DE-B-1 200 197, wobei die Flaschen mittels der Einrichtung zum Drehen der Behälter gedreht werden und die Drehung gestoppt wird, wenn ein optischer Sensor eine Markierung an der Flasche erfasst.Apparatus for aligning rotationally symmetrical bodies, in particular bottles, in labeling machines are also known from DE-A-29 03 470, DE-U-75 12 621, DE-A-199 27 668, EP-A-0 572 758, DE-U -1 949 135 and DE-B-1 200 197, wherein the bottles are rotated by the means for rotating the containers and the rotation is stopped when an optical sensor detects a mark on the bottle.
Ähnliche Vorrichtungen sind aus DE-A-21 26 757 und DE-U-66 09 937 bekannt, wobei hier ein mechanischer Taster oder Schalter durch die Markierung an der Flasche betätigt wird.Similar devices are known from DE-A-21 26 757 and DE-U-66 09 937, in which case a mechanical button or switch is actuated by the marking on the bottle.
Aus DE-C-40 16 150 und DE-U-295 13 600 sind Vorrichtungen zur Kontrolle der Plazierung eines Etiketts auf Flaschen bekannt.From DE-C-40 16 150 and DE-U-295 13 600 devices for controlling the placement of a label on bottles are known.
Aus US-A-5,478,422 ist eine Etikettiermaschine zum Anbringen von zwei Etiketten an jeder Flasche bekannt, wobei ein Sensor die Position des ersten Etiketts an der Welle des Drehtellers abgreift und die Drehrichtung und Drehgeschwindigkeit so berechnet wird, dass das zweite Etikett an einer vorgegebenen Position derselben Flasche angebracht wird.From US-A-5,478,422 a labeling machine for mounting two labels on each bottle is known, wherein a sensor picks up the position of the first label on the shaft of the turntable and the direction of rotation and rotational speed is calculated so that the second label at a predetermined position the same bottle is attached.
Bekannt ist ferner die sog. Sektausrichtung. Eine Sektflasche wird hierbei von einer Einteilschnecke an einen Ausrichtstern übergeben und von einem umlaufenden Riemen (Friktionsriemen) in Drehung versetzt. Für jede Flaschenposition weist der Ausrichtstern eine Flaschendreheinrichtung in Form des Friktionsriemens und einen Nahtaster auf. Zwischen der Riemenantriebsrolle und deren Antrieb sind eine elektormagnetische Kupplung und eine Bremse eingebaut. Die Kupplung und die Bremse werden elektronisch gesteuert. Während der Drehung tastet ein optoelektronischer Nahtaster den Umfang der Flasche ab. Eine Markierung an der Sektkapsel wird vom Nahtaster erkannt, der daraufhin die Kupplung löst und die Bremse aktiviert. Die Sektflasche wird dadurch in der gewünschten Stellung fixiert und positionsgerecht (Soll-Ausrichtung) an den Flaschentisch übergeben, auf dem die Sektflaschen stehen, während die Etiketten angebracht werden. Es ist auch bekannt, die Flaschen auf dem Drehtisch der Etikettiervorrichtung auszurichten, wozu die in dem Drehtisch vorgesehenen Teller mittels Stell-Motoren gedreht werden.Also known is the so-called. Sektausrichtung. A champagne bottle is here by a Einteilschnecke to an alignment star passed and rotated by a rotating belt (friction belt). For each bottle position, the alignment star has a bottle rotating device in the form of the friction belt and a suture button. Between the belt drive pulley and its drive, an electoral magnetic clutch and a brake are installed. The clutch and the brake are controlled electronically. During rotation, an opto-electronic suture probe scans the circumference of the bottle. A mark on the champagne capsule is detected by the seam switch, which then releases the clutch and activates the brake. The champagne bottle is thereby fixed in the desired position and handed over to the correct position (target orientation) to the bottle table, on which the champagne bottles stand while the labels are attached. It is also known to align the bottles on the turntable of the labeling, including the provided in the turntable plate are rotated by means of servo motors.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, die Produktionsleistung, d.h. die Arbeitsgeschwindigkeit, zu erhöhen und gleichzeitig den Platzbedarf zu verringern.The invention is based on the object, the production capacity, i. to increase the working speed while reducing the space requirement.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass die Orientierung der Behälter anhand der Beschriftung der Verschlüsse erfasst wird.According to the invention this object is achieved in that the orientation of the container is detected by the label of the closures.
Die optoelektronische Erfassungseinrichtung ist ortsfest angeordnet und es genügt eine einzige derartige Einrichtung, um die Orientierung jedes der Behälter zu erfassen, die aufeinanderfolgend mittels eines Transporteurs an der Erfassungseinrichtung vorbei transportiert werden.The opto-electronic detection device is arranged stationary and it is sufficient for a single such device to detect the orientation of each of the containers, which are successively transported by means of a conveyor past the detection device.
Eine Verkürzung der für die Ausrichtung der Behälter erforderlichen Zeit ergibt sich dadurch, dass die Orientierung der Behälter erfasst wird, so dass mittels der Steuereinrichtung der erforderliche Drehwinkel zur Erreichung der Soll-Ausrichtung bereits zu Beginn der Drehung ermittelt werden kann. Dadurch kann die Steuereinrichtung auch ermitteln, ob die Soll-Ausrichtung schneller durch Links- oder durch Rechtsdrehen des Behälters erreicht werden kann. Maximal ist dadurch eine Drehung um 180° erforderlich. Bei den eingangs erwähnten Vorrichtungen nach dem Stand der Technik kann dagegen im Einzelfall eine Drehung von nahezu 360° erforderlich sein, da die Behälter hierbei immer nur in einer Richtung gedreht werden und erst wenn die Klinke in die Kerbe einrastet, bzw. die optische Markierung vor dem Nahtaster liegt, die weitere Drehung gestoppt wird.A shortening of the time required for the alignment of the container results from the fact that the orientation of the container is detected, so that by means of the control device, the required rotation angle to achieve the target orientation can already be determined at the beginning of the rotation. Thereby The control device can also determine whether the desired orientation can be achieved faster by left or by turning the container to the right. Maximum rotation of 180 ° is required. In the case of the devices of the prior art mentioned above, however, a rotation of almost 360 ° may be required in individual cases, since the containers are always rotated in one direction and only when the pawl snaps into the notch, or the optical marking before the suture button is stopped, the further rotation is stopped.
Durch die Halbierung des maximal erforderlichen Drehwinkels ergibt sich bei einer vorgegebenen Transportgeschwindigkeit eine entsprechende Verkürzung der zum Drehen der Behälter erforderlichen Strecke, so dass der Einlaufstern entsprechend kleiner ausgebildet werden kann.By halving the maximum required rotation angle results in a given transport speed a corresponding shortening of the required for rotating the container track, so that the inlet star can be made correspondingly smaller.
Das Erfassen der Orientierung der Behälter kann mittels an den Behältern vorhandenen optischen Markierung erfolgen, bspw. mittels einer im UV-Licht sichtbaren Marke. In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung für Behälter vorgesehen, die einen Verschluss aufweisen, der eine zur Längsachse normal gerichtete Fläche aufweist. Die Orientierung der Behälter wird dabei anhand eines Aufdrucks an dem Verschluss erfasst. Dieser Aufdruck, der z.B. den Produktnamen oder den Herstellernamen enthalten kann, wird mittels bekannter Bildverarbeitungsverfahren ausgewertet. Bei Getränkeflaschen, die durch Kronkorken oder Schraubverschlüsse verschlossen sind, oder bei zylindrischen Dosen mit einer Prägung oder Beschriftung des Deckels, kann das Etikett dann entsprechend der Beschriftung des Deckels ausgerichtet werden, wodurch sich ein gefälligeres Aussehen des Produkts ergibt. Mehrere Behälter oder Flaschen können dann außerdem auf einfache Weise in einer Verkaufsverpackung (Bierkasten) in gleicher Ausrichtung sowohl der Verschlüsse als auch der Etiketten angeordnet werden, wodurch sich ebenfalls ein geordnetes und damit gefälligeres Aussehen der Verkaufsverpackung ergibt.The detection of the orientation of the containers can take place by means of optical markings present on the containers, for example by means of a mark visible in UV light. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the device according to the invention is provided for containers which have a closure which has a surface which is normally directed to the longitudinal axis having. The orientation of the container is detected by an imprint on the closure. This imprint, which may contain, for example, the product name or the manufacturer's name, is evaluated by means of known image processing methods. In the case of beverage bottles closed by caps or screw caps, or in the case of cylindrical cans with an embossed or inscribed lid, the label may then be aligned with the label of the lid, resulting in a more pleasing appearance of the product. In addition, several containers or bottles can then easily be placed in a sales package (beer crate) in the same orientation of both the caps and the labels, thus also resulting in an orderly and thus more pleasing appearance of the sales package.
Ein besonderer Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung besteht darin, dass die Behälter und der Verschluss völlig rotationssymmetrisch sein können, da die Beschriftung auf den Deckeln ausreicht, um die Orientierung der Behälter zu erfassen und die Etiketten entsprechend der Beschriftung dem Verschluss auszurichten.A particular advantage of the device according to the invention is that the container and the closure can be completely rotationally symmetrical, since the labeling on the lids is sufficient to detect the orientation of the container and align the labels according to the label the closure.
Die Einrichtung zum Drehen der Behälter kann ein Ausrichtstern mit einem Paar von Friktionsriemen in jeder Aufnahmebucht sein, wobei die Flasche jeweils an gegenüberliegenden Stellen von dem Friktionsriemenpaar erfasst wird. Die Friktionsriemen können durch einen Schrittmotor angetrieben werden, der von der Steuereinrichtung seine Steuersignale erhält, so dass die Flaschen oder sonstigen Behälter jeweils den zur Erreichung der Soll-Ausrichtung erforderlichen Winkel gedreht werden. Wie erwähnt, kann ein solcher Ausrichtstern für die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung besonders klein gebaut werden, da keine Klinken, federbelasteten Ausrichtelemente oder elektrooptischen Nahtaster für jede Aufnahmebucht vorhanden sind.The means for rotating the containers may be an alignment star with a pair of friction belts in each receiving bay, the bottle being respectively grasped at opposite locations by the pair of friction belts. The friction belts can be driven by a stepping motor, which receives its control signals from the control device, so that the bottles or other containers in each case to achieve the the target orientation required angle to be rotated. As mentioned, such an alignment star can be made particularly small for the device according to the invention, since there are no latches, spring-loaded alignment elements or electro-optical seam buttons for each receiving bay.
Die Einrichtung zum Drehen der Behälter kann auch in die Etikettiereinrichtung integriert werden. Die Etikettiereinrichtung weist einen Drehtisch mit einer Mehrzahl auf dem Umfang angeordneter Teller auf, auf denen jeweils ein Behälter steht, sowie eine von oben auf den Behälter aufgesetzte Zentrierglocke. Zum Drehen des Behälters während des Aufbringens des Etiketts wird der Behälter zwischen dem Teller und der Zentrierglocke drehbar eingespannt. Üblicherweise wird der Teller mittels eines Schlepphebels angetrieben, der in einer Kurvenbahn läuft. Die Teller erhalten dadurch eine vorgegebene feste Drehung.The device for rotating the container can also be integrated into the labeling device. The labeling device has a turntable with a plurality of arranged on the circumference of the plate, on each of which a container is, and a patch from above the container centering. To rotate the container during the application of the label, the container between the plate and the centering bell is rotatably clamped. Usually, the plate is driven by means of a drag lever, which runs in a curved path. The plates are thereby given a predetermined fixed rotation.
In einer Ausführungsvariante der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung werden die Teller durch Schrittmotore angetrieben, wobei die Steuereinrichtung jeden Teller so ansteuern kann, dass die gewünschte Soll-Ausrichtung für die Etikettierung erreicht wird.In one embodiment of the device according to the invention, the plates are driven by stepper motors, wherein the control device can control each plate so that the desired target orientation for the labeling is achieved.
Die Einrichtung zum Drehen der Behälter kann auch durch Reibriemen und Bremseinrichtung am Rand des Drehtisches realisiert werden, die von der Steuereinrichtung gesteuert werden.The device for rotating the container can also be realized by friction belt and braking device on the edge of the turntable, which are controlled by the control device.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:
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- eine Vorrichtung zum Anbringen von Etiketten einschließlich der Einrichtungen zum Ausrichten von Getränkeflaschen;
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- die Anordnung einer CCD-Kamera über der Getränkeflasche und
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- einen durch Schrittmotor angetriebenen Teller der Etikettiereinrichtung.
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- a device for applying labels including the means for aligning beverage bottles;
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- the arrangement of a CCD camera over the beverage bottle and
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- a driven by stepping motor plate of the labeling.
Bei der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Vorrichtung werden Behälter in Form von 0,5-Liter-Bierflaschen 10, die mit einem Kronkorken 12 verschlossen sind, auf einem Transporteur 14 zu einer Einteilschnecke 16 transportiert, die die Flaschen 10 in den durch die Steigung der Einteilschnecke 16 vorgegebenen Abstand anordnet. Die Flaschen 10 werden dann mittels eines Einlaufsterns 20, der Buchten zur Aufnahme jeweils einer Flasche 10 hat, in üblicher Weise auf einen Drehtisch 22 aufgeschoben.In the apparatus shown in the drawing containers in the form of 0.5
Die Kronkorken enthalten auf ihrer Oberseite eine Beschriftung (Brauerei H - Fig. 2). Mittels einer CCD-Kamera 18, die ortsfest über dem Einlaufstern 20 angeordnet ist, wird die Orientierung der Flaschen 10, d.h. genau genommen die der Beschriftung auf den Kronkorken 12, erfasst. Dies geschieht durch Verarbeitung des von der CCD-Kamera 18 aufgenommenen Bildes des Kronkorkens 12 mittels üblicher Bildverarbeitungsverfahren.The crown caps contain on their top a label (brewery H - Fig. 2). By means of a
Am Rand des Drehtisches 22 sind in an sich bekannter Weise drehbar gelagerte Teller 24 angeordnet. Die Steigung der Einteilschnecke, der Abstand der Buchten des Einlaufsterns 20 und der Abstand der Teller 24 sind so aufeinander abgestimmt, dass die Flaschen 10 nacheinander auf den Tellern 24 des sich drehenden Drehtisches 22 zum Stehen kommen. Die Flaschen 10 werden auf den Tellern 24 an einer neben dem Drehtisch angeordneten Etikettiereinrichtung 26 vorbei bewegt, wobei Etiketten angebracht werden, und diese dann innerhalb des Bereichs 28 angebürstet. Über einen Auslaufstern 30 werden die Flaschen 10 wieder auf den Transporteur 14 geschoben, der sie dann zu einer Verpackungseinrichtung fördert.At the edge of the
Die Etikettiereinrichtung 26 entspricht in ihrem Aufbau dem Stand der Technik und wird daher insoweit nicht näher beschrieben. Die Besonderheit im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, dass die Ausrichtung der Beschriftung auf den Kronkorken 12 bereits vor dem Einlaufstern 20 oder spätestens innerhalb des Einlaufsterns 20 von der CCD-Kamera 18 erfasst wird, und dass jeder Teller 24 mit einem Schrittmotor 32 ausgestattet ist (Fig. 3), der die Flasche 10 so dreht, dass das Etikett in Ausrichtung zu der Beschriftung auf dem Kronkorken 12 aufgebracht wird. Die Schrittmotore 32 werden dabei durch eine Steuereinrichtung 34 gesteuert, die die von der CCD-Kamera 18 gelieferten Signale verarbeitet. Der Drehtisch 22 und die Teller 24 brauchen daher keine Mittel (Nockenausrichtung elektrooptischer Nahtaster für Sektausrichtung usw.) zum Ausrichten der Flaschen aufzuweisen.The
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Claims (4)
- Apparatus for applying labels to containers (10) which have a longitudinal axis and which have a closure (12) which has a surface with an inscription directed normally relative to the longitudinal axis, the apparatus having an electrooptical device (18) for recording the orientation of the containers, which device produces signals which reproduce the orientation of the containers (10), and a device (24, 32) for rotating the containers about their longitudinal axis into a target orientation in which the labels are applied to the containers (10) in a preset position, and a device (26) for applying the labels, the signals of the electrooptical device (18) being related by a control device (34) to the target orientation of the containers (10) and the device (24, 30) for rotating the containers (10) being controlled by the control device (34) such that the containers (10) are in the target orientation before the labels are applied, characterized in that the orientation of the containers (10) is recorded by means of the electrooptical device (18) using the inscription of the closures (12).
- Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the device for rotating the containers (10) is integrated into an inlet star (20) which is arranged in front of the device (22, 26) for applying the labels.
- Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the device (18) for recording the orientation of the containers (10) is arranged in front of the inlet star (20) or at the latest inside the inlet star (20).
- Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the device for rotating the containers (10) is formed by a number of turntables (24) which are arranged on the periphery of a revolving platform (22) which moves the containers (10) past a labelling device (26), each turntable (24) being provided with a rotation-drive device (32) which is controlled by the control device (34).
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