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EP1712475B1
EP1712475B1 EP06005820A EP06005820A EP1712475B1 EP 1712475 B1 EP1712475 B1 EP 1712475B1 EP 06005820 A EP06005820 A EP 06005820A EP 06005820 A EP06005820 A EP 06005820A EP 1712475 B1 EP1712475 B1 EP 1712475B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B65C9/1869—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels adhering on a backing strip and being transferred directly from the backing strip onto the article
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
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    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to a labeling machine in linear or Rund incidentrbauweise, with a labeling station for processing label tape and for labeling of containers, such as bottles, cans, glasses, cartons or the like on each oblique container surface according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a labeling machine is made EP-A-0 624 522 known.
  • labeling machines for labeling containers, such as bottles, cans, jars, cartons or the like with printed, self-adhesive film sections, ie with so-called self-adhesive labels using a label tape having these labels on a carrier tape, inter alia on circumferential surfaces, ie on vertical surfaces a label dispensing edge moved past container ( EP 1 122 175 A1 . US 5,188,696 ).
  • the self-adhesive labels are positioned at the end of their manufacture on a carrier sheet designed as a long, narrow band.
  • the backing sheet provided with the self-adhesive labels is wound up and subsequently as a label roll containing a few thousand e.g. 16000 self-adhesive labels may be supplied to the processing of such labels suitable labeling and processed in this.
  • the label tape is unwound from a label tape roll and passed through the labeling machine in a suitable manner.
  • the label tape In the immediate vicinity of the container or carton to be labeled, the label tape is guided over a sharp edge - the so-called dispensing edge - and thereby strongly deflected.
  • the label located on the label tape can not follow the strong deflection of the label tape and thus dissolves from it, making it available for subsequent labeling.
  • the label tape 13 which has become the delivery of the labels to the so-called carrier tape 14, further passed through the labeling and wound by a take-up handling easy for disposal.
  • labeling machines for processing label tape or self-adhesive labels (EP-A-0 624 522 ) and especially for labeling containers on oblique, ie inclined to the vertical container surfaces.
  • the object and purpose of the present invention is to avoid the above-described disadvantages of known labeling machines when labeling inclined container surfaces which are inclined with respect to the vertical.
  • a labeling machine according to the patent claim 1 is formed.
  • labeling station is to be understood as the entire device for labeling the containers arranged at a treatment or labeling position of a labeling machine.
  • This labeling station essentially comprises the elements listed below, which in some embodiments may also be arranged several times or not: drive, label dispensing edge, label tape roll, carrier tape roll, deflection posts, label tape buffer e.g. a loop shaft, transport device 21 for the labeling station, etc.
  • tandem labeling stations are to be understood as meaning those labeling stations which consist of two alternately operating labeling stations. In this case, one of these stations is initially in use, so that at the second labeling station required adjustment, maintenance, set-up or refilling work can be performed. If, for example, the label stock of the first station is used up, the system switches to the prepared second station without interruption. At the first station Now the necessary work can be carried out. This procedure leads to an uninterrupted operation of the labeling machine is made possible.
  • the labeling of sloping container surfaces in known labeling stations means that the labeling process must be interrupted every time the label and / or carrier tape is changed, since the receiving positions of the tape rolls are not accessible to the operators.
  • the present invention provides to form a labeling station, which consists of at least two modules, which are at least one space axis against each other adjustable.
  • a first assembly 16 include at least the label dispensing edge 18, and the second assembly 17 includes at least the label tape roll 19.
  • FIG. 2 illustrated embodiment shows an embodiment in which the first assembly 16 is pivotable about an arranged on the second assembly 17 axis of rotation.
  • the label dispensing edge 18 can be aligned in a simple manner parallel to the surface to be labeled, wherein the second assembly 17 associated roles for label and carrier tape 19, 20 remain accessible to the operator.
  • the first assembly 16 next to the label dispensing edge 18 includes a drive and a label buffer, preferably a loop slot.
  • FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of the present invention.
  • the first assembly 16 pivotably about at least one spatial axis on a support element, for example a transport device 21.
  • a support element for example a transport device 21.
  • this - turn order At least one spatial axis pivotally - to attach to the first assembly 16, which allows the operator to position the second assembly 17 so that it is optimally accessible.
  • the arrangement of the provided for adjusting the modules rotation axes can be done under any angular positions in space. It has been found to be particularly advantageous to arrange the axis of rotation of the first assembly horizontally or almost horizontally.
  • tandem labeling stations For the formation of tandem labeling stations according to the invention, it is provided to design each individual one of these stations in such a way that they can be moved independently of one another.

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The labeling station has a label donation edge (18), a drive, a label magnetic tape, a label reel (19) and a carrier roll (20). The labeling station (15) has two building parts, where the first building part (16) covers the label donation edge and the second building part (17) covers the label reel. Both groups are adjustable with regard to a space axis against each other. The adjustment is horizontal in the area arranged with a space axis.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Etikettiermaschine in Linear oder Rundläuferbauweise, mit einer Etikettierstation zur Verarbeitung von Etikettenband und zur Etikettierung von Behältern, wie Flaschen, Dosen, Gläsern, Kartons oder dergleichen an jeweils einer schrägen Behälterfläche gemäß Oberbegriff Patentanspruch 1. Eine solche Etikettiermaschine ist aus EP-A-0 624 522 bekannt.The present invention relates to a labeling machine in linear or Rundläuferbauweise, with a labeling station for processing label tape and for labeling of containers, such as bottles, cans, glasses, cartons or the like on each oblique container surface according to the preamble of claim 1. Such a labeling machine is made EP-A-0 624 522 known.

In der Getränke- und Verpackungsindustrie ist das Etikettieren von Behältern wie z.B. Flaschen oder Dosen aber auch von Kartons oder dergleichen von besonderer Bedeutung, da eine vorteilhafte und ansprechende Ausstattung der Behälter wesentlich zum Verkaufserfolg eines Produktes beiträgt.In the beverage and packaging industry, labeling of containers such as e.g. Bottles or cans but also of cardboard boxes or the like of particular importance, since a beneficial and attractive features of the container significantly contributes to the sales success of a product.

Zur Etikettierung von Flaschen, Dosen, Gläsern, Kartons oder dgl. sind zahlreiche unterschiedliche Verfahren bekannt geworden. Bekannt sind auch Etikettiermaschinen zum Etikettieren von Behältern, wie Flaschen, Dosen, Gläser, Kartons oder dergleichen mit bedruckten, selbstklebenden Folienabschnitten, d.h. mit so genannten Selbstklebeetiketten unter Verwendung eines diese Etiketten auf einem Trägerband aufweisenden Etikettenband u.a. an Umfangsflächen, d.h. an vertikalen Flächen der an einer Etikettenspendekante vorbei bewegten Behälter ( EP 1 122 175 A1 , US 5 188 696 ).For labeling of bottles, cans, glasses, cartons or the like. Numerous different methods have become known. Also known are labeling machines for labeling containers, such as bottles, cans, jars, cartons or the like with printed, self-adhesive film sections, ie with so-called self-adhesive labels using a label tape having these labels on a carrier tape, inter alia on circumferential surfaces, ie on vertical surfaces a label dispensing edge moved past container ( EP 1 122 175 A1 . US 5,188,696 ).

Die Selbstklebeetikettensind am Ende ihrer Herstellung auf einer, als langes, schmales Band ausgebildeten Trägerfolie positioniert. Die mit den Selbstklebeetiketten versehene Trägerfolie wird aufgewickelt und anschließend als Etikettenrolle, welche einige Tausend z.B. 16000 Selbstklebeetiketten enthalten kann, der für die Verarbeitung solcher Etiketten geeigneten Etikettiermaschine zugeführt und in dieser verarbeitet. In der Praxis hat es sich eingebürgert, die mit Selbstklebeetiketten versehene Trägerfolie als Etikettenband zu bezeichnen.The self-adhesive labels are positioned at the end of their manufacture on a carrier sheet designed as a long, narrow band. The backing sheet provided with the self-adhesive labels is wound up and subsequently as a label roll containing a few thousand e.g. 16000 self-adhesive labels may be supplied to the processing of such labels suitable labeling and processed in this. In practice, it has become common practice to refer to self-adhesive labels provided with the carrier film as a label tape.

Während der Verarbeitung der Selbstklebeetiketten wird das Etikettenband von einer Etikettenbandrolle abgewickelt und auf geeignete Weise durch die Etikettiermaschine geführt. In unmittelbarer Nähe zu dem zu etikettierenden Getränkebehälter oder Karton wird das Etikettenband über eine scharfe Kante - die so genannte Spendekante - geführt und dabei stark umgelenkt. Dabei kann das auf dem Etikettenband befindliche Etikett der starken Umlenkung des Etikettenbandes nicht folgen und löst sich somit von diesem ab, wodurch es für die nachfolgende Etikettierung zur Verfügung steht. Anschließend wird das Etikettenband 13, welches durch die Abgabe der Etiketten zum so genannten Trägerband 14 geworden ist, weiter durch die Etikettiermaschine geführt und durch eine Aufwickelvorrichtung handhabungsfreundlich zur Entsorgung aufgewickelt.During processing of the self-adhesive labels, the label tape is unwound from a label tape roll and passed through the labeling machine in a suitable manner. In the immediate vicinity of the container or carton to be labeled, the label tape is guided over a sharp edge - the so-called dispensing edge - and thereby strongly deflected. The label located on the label tape can not follow the strong deflection of the label tape and thus dissolves from it, making it available for subsequent labeling. Subsequently, the label tape 13, which has become the delivery of the labels to the so-called carrier tape 14, further passed through the labeling and wound by a take-up handling easy for disposal.

Bekannt sind auch Etikettiermaschinen zur Verarbeitung von Etikettenband bzw. Selbklebeetiketten ( EP-A-0 624 522 ) und dabei speziell zum Etikettieren von Behältern an schrägen, d.h. gegenüber der Vertikalen geneigten Behälterflächen. Hierbei ist es notwendig, die Etiketten auf die zu etikettieren Flächen in einer solchen Ausrichtung aufzubringen, in der die Etikettenspendekante und die zu etikettierende Behälterflächen parallel oder im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander verlaufen. Für dieses Ausrichten der Etikettenspendekante ist es bei den bekannten Etikettiermaschinen notwendig, die gesamte Etikettierstation um eine waagrecht im Raum angeordnete Achse zu schwenken, um so die parallele Ausrichtung der Etikettenspendekante zu der etikettierenden Fläche zu erreichen.Also known are labeling machines for processing label tape or self-adhesive labels ( EP-A-0 624 522 ) and especially for labeling containers on oblique, ie inclined to the vertical container surfaces. In this case, it is necessary to apply the labels to the surfaces to be labeled in an orientation in which the label dispensing edge and the container surfaces to be labeled run parallel or substantially parallel to one another. For this alignment of the label dispensing edge, it is necessary in the known labeling machines to pivot the entire labeling station about an axis arranged horizontally in the space so as to achieve the parallel alignment of the label dispensing edge to the labeling area.

Diese Vorgehensweise hat jedoch zur Folge, dass die üblicher Weise an hinteren Ende der Etikettierstation angeordneten Etikettenband- und Trägerbandrollen der Schwenkbewegung folgen, sich somit weiter vom Fuß- oder Hallenboden entfernen und eine Höhe erreichen, in welcher sie nicht oder nur sehr schwer zugänglich sind.This approach, however, has the consequence that the usual manner arranged at the rear end of the labeling station Etikettenband- and carrier tape rollers follow the pivoting movement, thus further away from the floor or hall floor and reach a height in which they are not or only very difficult to access.

Aufgrund des großen Gewichtes von Etikettenband- und Trägerbandrollen und des großen Abstandes der Aufnahmepositionen für diese Rollen vom Hallenboden ist es bei bekannten Ausgestaltungen nicht möglich, einen Wechsel z.B. der Etikettenbandrolle vorzunehmen, wenn sich die Etikettierstation in der Arbeitsposition befindet.Due to the large weight of label tape and carrier tape rolls and the large distance of the receiving positions for these roles from the hall floor it is not possible in known embodiments, a change of e.g. make the label tape roll when the labeling station is in the working position.

Dieses hat zur Folge, dass eine in Arbeitsposition befindliche Etikettierstation bei jedem Wechsel von Etiketten- oder Trägerband(rolle) aus dieser Position herausgeschwenkt werden muss, damit die Aufnahmepositionen für das Bedienungspersonal erreichbar werden. Diese Vorgehensweise bedingt nicht nur eine Neuausrichtung der Etikettierstation, sondern ebenfalls eine Produktionsunterbrechung, was in der Praxis unerwünscht ist. Zusätzlich sind die bekannten Vorrichtungen mechanisch aufwändig und somit teuer.This has the consequence that a befindlicher in working position labeling station with each change of label or carrier tape (roll) must be swung out of this position, so that the receiving positions are accessible to the operator. This approach requires not only a reorientation of the labeling, but also a production interruption, which is undesirable in practice. In addition, the known devices are mechanically complex and therefore expensive.

Bekannt sind weiterhin Etikettiereinrichtungen zum Etikettieren von Gegenständen mit selbstklebenden Etiketten unter Verwendung eines diese Etiketten auf einem Trägerband aufweisenden Etikettenbandes ( EP 1418 127 A1 , US 5 078 816 ,Also known are labeling devices for labeling objects with self-adhesive labels using a label strip having these labels on a carrier tape (US Pat. EP 1418 127 A1 . US 5 078 816 .

US 4 267 004 , DE 34 16 658 A1 ). Diese bekannten Einrichtungen, die zum Teil auch ein gleichzeitiges Etikettieren von mehreren Gegenständen ermöglichen, bestehen jeweils aus wenigstens einem Etikettieraggregat, welches an einem Aggregatrahmen die Etikettenbandrolle und die Trägerbandrolle sowie sämtliche Antriebe aufweist und an einem die zu etikettierenden Produkte abtastenden Tastfinger mit einer Etikettenspendekante ausgebildet ist. Der jeweilige Tastfinger stützt sich bei Etikettieren auf den unter dem Etikettieraggregat vorbei bewegten Produkten ab und ist hierfür um eine horizontale Achse parallel zur Etikettenspendekante schwenkbar am Aggregatrahmen gelagert. Für ein Etikettieren von Behältern, wie Flaschen, Dosen usw. sind diese bekannten Vorrichtungen weder bestimmt, noch geeignet, insbesondere auch nicht zum Etikettieren von Behältern an gegenüber der Vertikalen geneigten bzw. schrägen Behälterflächen. US 4,267,004 . DE 34 16 658 A1 ). These known devices, which also partly allow simultaneous labeling of several objects, each consist of at least one labeling unit, which has on an aggregate frame the label tape roll and the carrier tape roll and all drives and is formed on a scanning the products to be labeled scanning finger with a label dispensing edge , The respective sensing finger is based on labeling on the under the labeling over moving products from and is mounted for this purpose about a horizontal axis parallel to the label dispensing edge pivotally mounted on the unit frame. For labeling of containers, such as bottles, cans, etc., these known devices are neither intended nor suitable, in particular not for labeling containers on inclined or oblique container surfaces with respect to the vertical.

Aufgabe und Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, die oben dargestellten Nachteile bekannter Etikettiermaschinen beim Etikettieren von schrägen, gegenüber der Vertikale geneigten Behälterflächen zu vermeiden. Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist eine Etikettiermaschine entsprechend dem Patentanspruch 1 ausgebildet. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.The object and purpose of the present invention is to avoid the above-described disadvantages of known labeling machines when labeling inclined container surfaces which are inclined with respect to the vertical. To solve this problem, a labeling machine according to the patent claim 1 is formed. Advantageous developments are specified in the subclaims.

Im Nachfolgenden wird die vorliegende Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert.In the following, the present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments.

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eine zum Stand der Technik gehörende Etikettierstation, und die
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in einer vereinfachten Darstellung eine mögliche Ausgestaltung einer erfindungsgemäßen Etikettierstation wobei diese auf einer Transportvorrichtung 21 angeordnet ist, und die
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a prior art labeling station, and the
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in a simplified representation of a possible embodiment of a labeling station according to the invention which is arranged on a transport device 21, and the
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likewise in a simplified representation of a further possible embodiment, wherein this is shown without transport device 21.

Weiterbildungen, Vorteile und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen und aus der Zeichnung. Gleichzeitig wird der Inhalt der Ansprüche zu einem Bestandteil der Beschreibung gemacht.Further developments, advantages and applications of the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments and from the drawing. At the same time, the content of the claims is made part of the description.

Im Rahmen der vorliegenden Anmeldung ist unter dem Begriff "Etikettierstation" die gesamte, an einer Behandlungs- oder Etikettierposition einer Etikettiermaschine angeordnete Vorrichtung zur Etikettierung der Behälter zu verstehen.In the context of the present application, the term "labeling station" is to be understood as the entire device for labeling the containers arranged at a treatment or labeling position of a labeling machine.

Diese Etikettierstation umfasst im Wesentlichen die nachfolgend aufgeführten Elemente, wobei diese bei bestimmten Ausgestaltungen auch mehrfach oder nicht angeordnet sein können: Antrieb, Etikettenspendekante, Etikettenbandrolle, Trägerbandrolle, Umlenkpfosten, Etikettenbandpuffer z.B. einen Schlaufenschacht, Transportvorrichtung 21 für die Etikettierstation usw.This labeling station essentially comprises the elements listed below, which in some embodiments may also be arranged several times or not: drive, label dispensing edge, label tape roll, carrier tape roll, deflection posts, label tape buffer e.g. a loop shaft, transport device 21 for the labeling station, etc.

Unter dem Begriff "Tandem-Etikettierstationen" sind solche Etikettierstationen zu verstehen, welche aus zwei im Wechsel arbeitenden Etikettierstationen bestehen. Dabei ist zunächst eine dieser Stationen im Einsatz, so dass an der zweiten Etikettierstation erforderliche Einstell-, Wartung-, Rüst- oder Nachlegearbeiten ausgeführt werden können. Ist nun z.B. der Etikettenvorrat der ersten Station verbraucht, so wird unterbrechungsfrei auf die vorbereitete zweite Station umgeschaltet. An der ersten Station können nun die erforderlichen Arbeiten ausgeführt werden. Diese Vorgehensweise führt dazu, dass ein unterbrechungsfreier Betrieb der Etikettiermaschine ermöglicht wird.The term "tandem labeling stations" is to be understood as meaning those labeling stations which consist of two alternately operating labeling stations. In this case, one of these stations is initially in use, so that at the second labeling station required adjustment, maintenance, set-up or refilling work can be performed. If, for example, the label stock of the first station is used up, the system switches to the prepared second station without interruption. At the first station Now the necessary work can be carried out. This procedure leads to an uninterrupted operation of the labeling machine is made possible.

Wie bereits dargestellt, führt die Etikettierung von schrägen Behälterflächen bei bekannten Etikettierstationen dazu, dass der Etikettierprozess bei jedem Wechsel von Etiketten- und/oder Trägerband unterbrochen werden muss, da die Aufnahmepositionen der Bandrollen für die Bedienpersonen nicht erreichbar sind.As already mentioned, the labeling of sloping container surfaces in known labeling stations means that the labeling process must be interrupted every time the label and / or carrier tape is changed, since the receiving positions of the tape rolls are not accessible to the operators.

Zur Lösung dieses Problems sieht die vorliegende Erfindung vor, eine Etikettierstation auszubilden, welche aus mindestens zwei Baugruppen besteht, wobei diese mindestens um eine Raumachse gegeneinander verstellbar sind.To solve this problem, the present invention provides to form a labeling station, which consists of at least two modules, which are at least one space axis against each other adjustable.

Dabei ist weiterhin vorgesehen, dass eine erste Baugruppe 16 zumindest die Etikettenspendekante 18 beinhalten, und die zweite Baugruppe 17 zumindest die Etikettenbandrolle 19 beinhaltet.It is further provided that a first assembly 16 include at least the label dispensing edge 18, and the second assembly 17 includes at least the label tape roll 19.

Durch diese Vorgehensweise wird es ermöglicht, die Etikettenbandrolle 19 derart anzuordnen, dass diese auch während der Etikettierung von schrägen Behälterflächen für das Bedienungspersonal zugänglich bleibt.By doing so, it is possible to arrange the label tape roll 19 such that it remains accessible to the operating personnel even during the labeling of inclined container surfaces.

Dadurch wird, insbesondere bei der Anwendung von sogenannten Tandem-Etikettierstationen, ein unterbrechungsfreier Betrieb von Etikettiermaschinen auch bei der Etikettierung von schrägen Behälterflächen ermöglicht.As a result, in particular when using so-called tandem labeling stations, an uninterrupted operation of labeling machines is also made possible in the labeling of oblique container surfaces.

Das in der Figur 2 dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt eine Ausgestaltung, bei welcher die erste Baugruppe 16 um eine an der zweiten Baugruppe 17 angeordnete Drehachse schwenkbar ist. Dadurch kann die Etikettenspendekante 18 auf einfache Weise parallel zu der zu etikettierenden Fläche ausgerichtet werden, wobei die der zweiten Baugruppe 17 zugeordneten Rollen für Etiketten- und Trägerband 19, 20 für das Bedienpersonal zugänglich bleiben.That in the FIG. 2 illustrated embodiment shows an embodiment in which the first assembly 16 is pivotable about an arranged on the second assembly 17 axis of rotation. As a result, the label dispensing edge 18 can be aligned in a simple manner parallel to the surface to be labeled, wherein the second assembly 17 associated roles for label and carrier tape 19, 20 remain accessible to the operator.

Ebenfalls ist vorgesehen, dass die erste Baugruppe 16 neben der Etikettenspendekante 18 einen Antrieb und einen Etikettenpuffer, vorzugsweise einen Schlaufenschacht, beinhaltet.It is also provided that the first assembly 16 next to the label dispensing edge 18 includes a drive and a label buffer, preferably a loop slot.

Die Figur 3 zeigt eine weitere Ausgestaltung der vorliegenden Erfindung. Bei dieser ist vorgesehen, die erste Baugruppe 16 um mindestens eine Raumachse schwenkbar an einem Tragelement, beispielsweise einer Transportvorrichtung 21 anzuordnen. Betreffend der zweiten Baugruppe 17 ist vorgesehen, diese - wiederum um mindestens eine Raumachse schwenkbar - an der ersten Baugruppe 16 zu befestigen, wodurch es dem Bedienpersonal ermöglicht wird, die zweite Baugruppe 17 so zu positionieren, dass diese optimal zugänglich ist.The FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of the present invention. In this case, it is provided to arrange the first assembly 16 pivotably about at least one spatial axis on a support element, for example a transport device 21. Regarding the second assembly 17 is provided, this - turn order At least one spatial axis pivotally - to attach to the first assembly 16, which allows the operator to position the second assembly 17 so that it is optimally accessible.

In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der vorliegenden Erfindung ist vorgesehen, zumindest die erste Baugruppe 16 höhenverstellbar auszubilden bzw. anzuordnen, wobei die Höhenverstellung relativ zur Transportvorrichtung 21 und/oder zur zweiten Baugruppe 17 erfolgen kann. Durch diese überaus vorteilhafte Vorgehensweise wird es ermöglicht, die Etikettenspendekante auf einfache Weise optimal auf die zu etikettierende Fläche auszurichten, ohne dass die Position der zweiten Baugruppe 17 verändert wird.In a further embodiment of the present invention, it is provided to design or arrange at least the first subassembly 16 in a height-adjustable manner, wherein the height adjustment can take place relative to the transport device 21 and / or to the second subassembly 17. This highly advantageous procedure makes it possible to align the label dispensing edge in a simple manner optimally on the surface to be labeled, without the position of the second assembly 17 being changed.

Die Anordnung der zur Verstellung der Baugruppen vorgesehenen Drehachsen kann unter beliebigen Winkellagen im Raum erfolgen. Dabei hat es sich als besonders vorteilhaft herausgestellt, die Drehachse der ersten Baugruppe waagerecht oder nahezu waagerecht anzuordnen.The arrangement of the provided for adjusting the modules rotation axes can be done under any angular positions in space. It has been found to be particularly advantageous to arrange the axis of rotation of the first assembly horizontally or almost horizontally.

Für die Ausbildung von erfindungsgemäßen Tandem-Etikettierstationen ist vorgesehen, jede einzelne dieser Stationen derart zu gestalten, dass diese unabhängig voneinander bewegbar sind.For the formation of tandem labeling stations according to the invention, it is provided to design each individual one of these stations in such a way that they can be moved independently of one another.

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  1. Labelling machine of the linear or rotary type, said labelling machine including a labelling station for processing label strip and for labelling containers, such as bottles, cans, glasses, boxes or the like in each case on an inclined container surface, wherein the labelling station has at least one label dispensing edge (18), by means of which a backing strip of the label strip is guided, a driving means, a label strip buffer, a label strip roll (19) and a backing strip roll (20) and, for aligning the label dispensing edge (18), is realized parallel or substantially parallel to the inclined container surface, characterized in that the labelling station (15) comprises at least two assemblies, in that the first assembly (16) comprises at least the label dispensing edge (18) and the second assembly (17) comprises at least the label strip roll (19), in that for aligning the label dispensing edge (18), the first assembly (16) is adjustable relative to the second assembly (17) at least with reference to one axis in space.
  2. Labelling machine according to Claim 1, characterized in that the first assembly (16) includes at least the label dispensing edge (18), a driving means and a label strip buffer.
  3. Labelling machine according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first assembly (16) is located so as to be pivotable about at least one axis in space on a support element (21) that includes the second assembly.
  4. Labelling machine according to Claim 3, characterized in that where the second assembly (17) is realized so as to be stationary, the first assembly (16) is vertically adjustable with respect to the second assembly (17).
  5. Labelling machine according to Claim 3, characterized in that the first assembly (16) is pivotable about a stationary axis in space, and in that the second assembly (17) is pivotably connected to the first assembly and is moveable with said first assembly.
  6. Labelling machine according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the at least one axis in space is arranged substantially horizontally in space.
  7. Labelling machine according to one of preceding Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the second assembly (17) includes at least the label strip roll (19) and the backing strip roll (20).
  8. Labelling machine according to one of preceding Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the labelling station is a tandem labelling station.
  9. Labelling machine according to Claim 8, characterized in that the individual stations of the tandem labelling station are adjustable independently of each other.
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