EP2199219B1 - Tensioning device and use of same for labelling objects, method for labelling objects - Google Patents

Tensioning device and use of same for labelling objects, method for labelling objects Download PDF

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EP2199219B1
EP2199219B1 EP09176223.7A EP09176223A EP2199219B1 EP 2199219 B1 EP2199219 B1 EP 2199219B1 EP 09176223 A EP09176223 A EP 09176223A EP 2199219 B1 EP2199219 B1 EP 2199219B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the present invention relates to a clamping device for applying label sleeves to articles according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the inner diameter of the applied label sleeve is smaller than the diameter of the circumferential circle of the article on which the label sleeve is to be applied.
  • a clamping device which comprises two movable clamping jaws. When clamping the label sleeve, the clamping jaws on the inner circumferential surface of the label sleeve.
  • the invention relates to the use of a clamping device for labeling articles with label sleeves according to claim 9.
  • the invention relates to a method for labeling objects according to claim 10.
  • the international patent application WO 00/66437 A1 relates to a method and apparatus for applying a label sleeve to articles such as bottles or the like.
  • the label sleeve is detected by a Sp Schwarzbackentician with two spreader jaws at its leading edge and pulled in the axial direction over the object.
  • the article is held in a form-fitting and / or frictionally engaged manner before being coated on a region of its lateral surface.
  • the holder on the lateral surface is temporarily released.
  • the spreading jaw unit As soon as the spreading jaw unit at least partially surrounds the object on its lateral surface, and at the latest before reaching the desired adhesion height of the label sleeve on the object, it is grasped again on a region of its lateral surface which is now covered by the label.
  • the label is non-slip fixed while the Sp Schwarzbackentician is removed.
  • the European patent 0 584 516 discloses a device for applying sleeve-shaped labels on a variety of bottles or other containers.
  • the device comprises a turntable with arranged at regular intervals on a common pitch circle plates for freestanding picking up bottles. Over each of these plates is in each case a label tube roll, a device for separating label sleeves and a pair of raised and lowered spreader jaws for detecting the separated label sleeves arranged.
  • Each pair of raisable and lowerable expansion jaws each consist of an inner expanding jaw for receiving the label sleeve and an outer retaining element for fixing the label sleeve on the expanding jaw.
  • the retaining elements are first loosened, in order then to remove the inner expansion jaws from the label sleeve.
  • the American patent US 4,357,788 discloses an apparatus and method for applying sleeves to packaging containers.
  • the cuffs are received by suction cups, which are arranged on an arm.
  • a vacuum is applied to the suction cups.
  • the arm is located opposite a second arm so that the cuffs can be opened after being picked up. The opening is done by moving apart of the two arms. Subsequently, the opened cuff is pulled over the packaging container by means of the two arms and positioned.
  • the vacuum supply of the suction cups is turned off, so that the collar dissolves.
  • the American patent US 4,234,466 relates to a semi-automatic device for applying cuffs to packaging containers.
  • the sleeves are placed by hand, so by an employee, in a holding device.
  • the cuff is held by several thin metal fingers and widened with them.
  • the packaging container is fed to the device with a conveyor belt. If the packaging container is located under the sleeve in the holder, it is pushed by a lifting device from below into the sleeve. If the lifting device has reached a predetermined height, the holder of the cuff is released and thus applied to the container.
  • the German utility model DE 20 2005 018 176 U1 discloses an apparatus for bundling objects. To bundle the objects, a rubber band is stretched and passed over the object to be bundled. The delivery of the tensioned band on the object leads at least to a partial relaxation, so that the band is at least partially placed around the object. A first, second, third and fourth arcuate clamping jaw is not provided.
  • the U.S. Patent US 5,588,278 discloses a device for bundling broccoli. Again, a rubber band is stretched and placed around the brokkolistiele to be bundled. Again, no jaws are disclosed and thus not arcuate. Consequently, the clamping elements lead the US 5,588,278 to local overstresses of the rubber band. A uniform elongation is not given.
  • the Japanese patent application JP 09272503 also discloses a device for tensioning a rubber band to bundle objects therewith. In no way bow-shaped clamping jaws are disclosed, which lie flat against the inner surface of a label to be attached.
  • the European patent application EP 0 637 546 A1 discloses a straightener in the form of a deformable parallelogram having two parallel and equal length arms. Joint axes of this deformable parallelogram are perpendicular and form a guide column of the extensor pairs during their vertical movement. The horizontal and vertical movements of the Streckerbine be ensured by one and the same drive member.
  • the straightener pairs disclosed herein are not arcuately shaped clamping jaws that lie flat against the inner lateral surface of a label to be attached
  • the invention has for its object to provide a clamping device with which it is possible to apply a label sleeve error-free and reliable on an object.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a method by which a label sleeve can be applied error-free and reliable on an object.
  • the clamping device is provided for applying label sleeves on objects.
  • the inner diameter of the label sleeve is smaller than the diameter of the circumferential circle of the article on which the label sleeve is to be applied.
  • the tensioner includes a third jaw and a fourth jaw movably disposed between the first jaw and the second jaw.
  • the third jaw and the fourth jaw also engage the inner surface of the label sleeve.
  • the third jaw and the fourth jaw are arranged on a movable support.
  • the movable holder consists of a first and a second movable lever arm and the lever arms are rotatably connected to each other via a common axis.
  • the fourth jaw is provided. This fourth jaw also engages the inner surface of the label sleeve.
  • the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are designed such that they move radially towards and away from one another. Similarly, it is the third jaw and the fourth jaw also possible to move radially toward each other and away from each other. To engage the inner surface of the label sleeve, movement of the jaws away from each other is provided. In order to release the inner lateral surface of the label sleeve, the clamping jaws are moved towards each other.
  • a first direction of movement of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw is directed 180 ° opposite.
  • a second direction of movement of the third clamping jaw and the fourth clamping jaw is also directed in each case 180 ° opposite.
  • the paired jaws are away from each other or towards each other.
  • the first and the second direction of movement are perpendicular to each other.
  • the first jaw is attached to a first arm and the second jaw to a second arm of the tensioning device.
  • the third clamping jaw and the fourth clamping jaw are each arranged on a separate movable holder. Each of these brackets is hinged to the first arm and to the second arm of the tensioning device.
  • the third jaw and the fourth jaw are each attached to a carrier. This carrier is articulated on the common axis for the movable lever arms.
  • the movable mounts, on which the third and the fourth jaw are arranged, consist of a first and a second movable lever arm. These lever arms are rotatably connected to each other via a common axis. Furthermore, the lever arms are articulated with an opposite end of the common axis to the first arm and to the second arm of the tensioning device, each having a rotation axis.
  • each have a further slotted guide is formed, in which a pin engages. Due to the guided pin, the second direction of movement of the third clamping jaw or the fourth clamping jaw connected to the holder is limited.
  • the limitation of the direction of movement is important for the functioning of the clamping device. By limiting the movement prevents the third jaw and the fourth jaw from moving beyond a certain point. This point is commonly referred to as a dead center and describes the point at which the bracket breaks with the respective jaw. This breakage can either lead to malfunctions in the use of the tensioning device or overstretching of the label sleeve.
  • the jaws have at least one rounding, which comes into contact with the inner diameter of the label sleeve. Furthermore, it is possible that the clamping jaws are designed arcuate. The design of the clamping jaws is dependent on the outer shape of the object to be labeled. If the object has a round shape, it is advisable to design the jaws arcuate in order to achieve a uniform round elongation of the label sleeve. For items whose outline differs significantly from a round shape, it is advisable to design the jaws rod-shaped with a corresponding curve to match the shape of the stretched label sleeve as closely as possible to the outer shape of the object.
  • clamping device makes it possible to apply label sleeves for labeling objects on these trouble-free.
  • the articles can be bottles, cans or wide-mouth containers which can be provided with a lid.
  • cucumber glasses are to be understood as meaning a wide-mouth container which can be provided with a lid.
  • the method for labeling objects using such a tensioning device initially comprises the step of receiving a label sleeve with the tensioning device according to the invention.
  • the clamping device is provided for this purpose with four jaws.
  • the clamping jaws are applied to an inner lateral surface of the label sleeve.
  • the label sleeve is clamped, wherein the at least three clamping jaws are moved radially away from each other. By this movement of the jaws, the label sleeve is stretched to the required level.
  • the stretched label sleeve is pulled onto the object with the tensioning device.
  • the label sleeve is pulled over the object in an axial direction.
  • the label sleeve does not have to be forced over the article. It is also possible to push the article from below into the stretched label sleeve. Thus, coating does not constitute a final limitation of the invention.
  • the label sleeve is relaxed. To relax the at least three jaws are moved radially toward each other. After relaxing, the label sleeve is applied to the object to be labeled. In the final step, the jig is removed from the labeled article. This is done by pulling out the four clamping jaws between the inner lateral surface of the label sleeve and the object.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows the structure of a device for labeling objects.
  • FIG. 2 shows the schematic structure of a closed clamping device.
  • FIG. 3 shows the schematic structure of an open clamping device.
  • FIG. 4a is an enlarged view of the in FIG. 2 A section marked A.
  • FIG. 4b is an enlarged view of the in FIG. 3 with B designated section.
  • FIG. 5 schematically shows an axial view of the label sleeve.
  • FIG. 6 schematically shows the assignment of a label sleeve prior to application to an object.
  • FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the clamping device with associated label sleeve.
  • FIG. 1 1 schematically shows the structure of a device 18 for labeling articles 70.
  • the label sleeves (not shown) with the label tube tensioning device 20 are pulled along the longitudinal axis 72 of the article 70 in the axial direction 74 over the article 70.
  • FIG. 2 shows the schematic structure of a closed clamping device 20 for label sleeves 60 (see FIG. 6 ).
  • the first clamping jaw 22a is arranged on the first arm 26a and the second clamping jaw 22b is arranged on the second arm 26b.
  • the first arm 26a and the second arm 26b are rotatably supported in the respective rotation axes 27 of the arms 26a and 26b.
  • the first clamping jaw 22a and the second clamping jaw 22b are moved apart radially by 180 ° for clamping the label sleeve (not shown) through the first direction of movement 36a.
  • the movable supports 37 are forcibly moved.
  • the movable supports 37 each consist of a first movable lever arm 38a and a second movable lever arm 38b.
  • the movable lever arms 38 a and 38 b are interconnected by the common axis 50.
  • a carrier 23 connected.
  • the third jaw 22c and the fourth jaw 22d are mounted.
  • the movable supports 37 are articulated in the rotation axes 39 on the first arm 26a and on the second arm 26b.
  • the axes of rotation 39 for the movable lever arms 38a and 38b of the movable support 37, to which the fourth clamping jaw 22d is fastened, are each guided in slide guides 40.
  • the task of this slide guides 40 and their exact function are in the FIG. 4a and in the FIG. 4b described.
  • FIG. 3 shows the schematic structure of an open clamping device 20 for label sleeves 60 (see FIG. 6 ).
  • the jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d have been moved radially outward in the respective directions of movement 36a and 36b, so that a label sleeve (not shown) is at least partially tensioned.
  • the movable brackets 37 with the movable lever arms 38a and 38b have been completely unfolded.
  • the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d are provided with a rounding 24.
  • This embodiment is primarily for the labeling of round objects, such as bottles (see FIG. 1 ), suitable.
  • the movement of the third jaw 22c and the movement of the fourth jaw 22d is limited by more slotted guides. This link guides are the example of the fourth jaw 22d also in the FIG. 4a and in the FIG. 4b described in more detail.
  • FIG. 4a is an enlarged view of the in FIG. 2 A section marked A.
  • the detail A shows the fourth jaw 22d with the clamping device closed.
  • the axes of rotation 39 of the movable holder 37 of the fourth clamping jaw 22d are located on the outer stops 42a of the slotted guides 40.
  • the further slotted guide 30 for limiting the movement of the fourth clamping jaw 22d below the common axis 50 of the movable lever arms 38a and 38b is shown.
  • This further slotted guide 30 cooperates with a pin 28.
  • This slotted guide 30 has a first stop 32 and a second stop 34, between which the pin 28 can move. When the tensioner (not shown) is fully closed, the pin 28 is against the first stop 32.
  • the second stop 34 serves to stop the movement of the fourth clamping jaw 22d in the second direction of movement 36b. This prevents the fourth jaw 22d from being too far in the second direction of movement 36b moves and the label sleeve (not shown) may be overstretched. Furthermore, movement of the jaw 22d beyond a dead center (not shown) may result in technical problems in transferring the tensioning device 20 to the closed state.
  • FIG. 4b is an enlarged view of the in FIG. 3 with B designated section.
  • the detail B shows the fourth jaw 22d with the jig fully open (not shown).
  • the axes of rotation 39 of the movable holder 37 of the fourth clamping jaw 22d are located on the inner stops 42b of the slotted guide 40.
  • the pin 28 has reached the second stop 34 of the further slotted guide 30. In this position, the clamping device is locked, so that the fourth jaw 22d can not be moved.
  • FIG. 5 schematically shows an axial view of the label sleeve 60.
  • the label sleeve 60 has an outer diameter AD and an inner diameter ID. The difference in the diameters results from the material thickness 64 of the label sleeve 60.
  • the label sleeve 60 has an inner circumferential surface IM on which the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d of the clamping device 20 engage to open the label sleeve 60.
  • FIG. 6 schematically shows the assignment of a label sleeve 60 prior to application to an object 70.
  • the label sleeve 60 is clamped with the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d, which are arranged on the clamping device 20.
  • the first jaw 22a is shown.
  • the label sleeve 60 is stretched such that the inner diameter ID of the label sleeve 60 is greater than the diameter DU of the article 70. After stretching, the label sleeve 60 is pulled over the object 70 in the axial direction 74.
  • FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the tensioning device 20 with associated label sleeve 60.
  • the label sleeve 60 is arranged around the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d of the tensioning device 20.
  • the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d reach into the label sleeve 60 and thus lie flat against the inner lateral surface of the label sleeve IM.
  • the tensioning device 20 the label sleeve 60 can thus be clamped accordingly, that this pulled over the object to be labeled 70 can and the object 70 engages in the between the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d of the clamping device 20 formed opening 55.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Spannvorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Etikettenhülsen auf Gegenständen gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a clamping device for applying label sleeves to articles according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die amerikanische Patentanmeldung US 2001/002614 A1 offenbart eine Spannvorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Etikettenhülsen auf Gegenständen nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 der vorliegenden Erfindung.The American patent application US 2001/002614 A1 discloses a clamping device for applying label sleeves to articles according to the preamble of claim 1 of the present invention.

Der Innendurchmesser der aufzubringenden Etikettenhülse ist geringer als der Durchmesser des Umfangkreises des Gegenstandes, auf den die Etikettenhülse aufzubringen ist. Zum Dehnen der Etikettenhülse wird eine Spannvorrichtung verwendet, die zwei bewegliche Spannbacken umfasst. Beim Spannen der Etikettenhülse greifen die Spannbacken an der Innenmantelfläche der Etikettenhülse an.The inner diameter of the applied label sleeve is smaller than the diameter of the circumferential circle of the article on which the label sleeve is to be applied. To stretch the label sleeve, a clamping device is used which comprises two movable clamping jaws. When clamping the label sleeve, the clamping jaws on the inner circumferential surface of the label sleeve.

Desweiteren betrifft die Erfindung die Verwendung einer Spannvorrichtung zum Etikettieren von Gegenständen mit Etikettenhülsen gemäß dem Anspruch 9.Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of a clamping device for labeling articles with label sleeves according to claim 9.

Desweiteren betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Etikettieren von Gegenständen gemäß dem Anspruch 10.Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for labeling objects according to claim 10.

Die internationale Patentanmeldung WO 00/66437 A1 betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen einer Etikettenhülse auf Gegenstände wie Flaschen oder dergleichen. Die Etikettenhülse wird von einer Spreizbackeneinheit mit zwei Spreizbacken an ihrem vorlaufenden Rand erfasst und in axialer Richtung über den Gegenstand gezogen. Der Gegenstand wird vor dem Überziehen an einem Bereich seiner Mantelfläche form- und/oder reibschlüssig gehalten. Wenn der Überziehvorgang eingeleitet wird, wird die Halterung an der Mantelfläche vorübergehend aufgehoben. Sobald die Spreizbackeneinheit den Gegenstand an seiner Mantelfläche zumindest teilweise umgibt, und spätestens vor Erreichen der gewünschten Hafthöhe der Etikettenhülse auf dem Gegenstand, wird dieser erneut an einem nun vom Etikett bedeckten Bereich seiner Mantelfläche erfasst. Dabei wird das Etikett rutschsicher fixiert während die Spreizbackeneinheit abgezogen wird.The international patent application WO 00/66437 A1 relates to a method and apparatus for applying a label sleeve to articles such as bottles or the like. The label sleeve is detected by a Spreizbackeneinheit with two spreader jaws at its leading edge and pulled in the axial direction over the object. The article is held in a form-fitting and / or frictionally engaged manner before being coated on a region of its lateral surface. When the coating process is initiated, the holder on the lateral surface is temporarily released. As soon as the spreading jaw unit at least partially surrounds the object on its lateral surface, and at the latest before reaching the desired adhesion height of the label sleeve on the object, it is grasped again on a region of its lateral surface which is now covered by the label. The label is non-slip fixed while the Spreizbackeneinheit is removed.

Die europäische Patentschrift 0 584 516 offenbart eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von hülsenförmigen Etiketten auf einer Vielzahl von Flaschen oder sonstigen Behältern. Die Vorrichtung umfasst einen Drehtisch mit in regelmäßigen Abständen auf einem gemeinsamen Teilkreis angeordneten Tellern zum freistehenden Aufnehmen von Flaschen. Über jedem dieser Teller ist jeweils eine Etikettenschlauchrolle, eine Vorrichtung zum Abtrennen von Etikettenhülsen und ein Paar heb- und senkbarer Spreizbacken zum Erfassen der abgetrennten Etikettenhülsen angeordnet. Jedes Paar der heb- und senkbaren Spreizbacken besteht jeweils aus einer inneren Spreizbacke zum Aufnehmen der Etikettenhülse und aus einem äußeren Halteelement zum Fixieren der Etikettenhülse an der Spreizbacke. Zum Überziehen der Etikettenhülsen auf eine Flasche wird diese von den inneren Spreizbacken erfasst und von dem äußeren Halteelement fixiert. Nach dem Überziehen der Etikettenhülse über die Flasche werden erst die Halteelemente gelöst, um dann die inneren Spreizbacken aus der Etikettenhülse zu entfernen.The European patent 0 584 516 discloses a device for applying sleeve-shaped labels on a variety of bottles or other containers. The device comprises a turntable with arranged at regular intervals on a common pitch circle plates for freestanding picking up bottles. Over each of these plates is in each case a label tube roll, a device for separating label sleeves and a pair of raised and lowered spreader jaws for detecting the separated label sleeves arranged. Each pair of raisable and lowerable expansion jaws each consist of an inner expanding jaw for receiving the label sleeve and an outer retaining element for fixing the label sleeve on the expanding jaw. To coat the label sleeves on a bottle, this is detected by the inner expansion jaws and fixed by the outer support member. After coating the label sleeve over the bottle, the retaining elements are first loosened, in order then to remove the inner expansion jaws from the label sleeve.

Die amerikanische Patentschrift US 4,357,788 offenbart eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Aufbringen von Manschetten auf Verpackungsbehälter. Die Manschetten werden von Saugnäpfen aufgenommen, welche an einem Arm angeordnet sind. Zum Aufnehmen der Manschette wird an die Saugnäpfe ein Vakuum angelegt. Der Arm ist einem zweiten Arm gegenüber angeordnet, so dass die Manschetten nach dem Aufnehmen geöffnet werden können. Das Öffnen erfolgt durch ein Auseinanderfahren der beiden Arme. Anschließend wird die geöffnete Manschette mittels der beiden Arme über den Verpackungsbehälter gezogen und positioniert. Um die Manschette an den Verpackungsbehälter zu übergeben, wird die Vakuumversorgung der Saugnäpfe abgeschaltet, so dass sich die Manschette löst.The American patent US 4,357,788 discloses an apparatus and method for applying sleeves to packaging containers. The cuffs are received by suction cups, which are arranged on an arm. To accommodate the cuff, a vacuum is applied to the suction cups. The arm is located opposite a second arm so that the cuffs can be opened after being picked up. The opening is done by moving apart of the two arms. Subsequently, the opened cuff is pulled over the packaging container by means of the two arms and positioned. To pass the sleeve to the packaging container, the vacuum supply of the suction cups is turned off, so that the collar dissolves.

Die amerikanische Patentschrift US 4,234,466 betrifft eine halbautomatische Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Manschetten auf Verpackungsbehälter. Die Manschetten werden von Hand, also von einem Mitarbeiter, in eine Haltevorrichtung gegeben. In der Halterung wird die Manschette von mehreren dünnen Metallfingern gehalten und mit diesen aufgeweitet. Der Verpackungsbehälter wird der Vorrichtung mit einem Förderband zugeführt. Befindet sich der Verpackungsbehälter unter der Manschette in der Halterung, wird er von einer Hubeinrichtung von unten in die Manschette eingeschoben. Hat die Hubeinrichtung eine vorgegebene Höhe erreicht, wird die Halterung der Manschette gelöst und diese somit auf den Behälter aufgebracht.The American patent US 4,234,466 relates to a semi-automatic device for applying cuffs to packaging containers. The sleeves are placed by hand, so by an employee, in a holding device. In the holder, the cuff is held by several thin metal fingers and widened with them. The packaging container is fed to the device with a conveyor belt. If the packaging container is located under the sleeve in the holder, it is pushed by a lifting device from below into the sleeve. If the lifting device has reached a predetermined height, the holder of the cuff is released and thus applied to the container.

Das deutsche Gebrauchsmuster DE 20 2005 018 176 U1 offenbart eine Vorrichtung zum Bündeln von Gegenständen. Um die Gegenstände zu bündeln wird ein Gummiband gedehnt und über den zu bündelnden Gegenstand geführt. Die Abgabe des aufgespannten Bandes auf den Gegenstand führt zumindest zu einem teilweisen Entspannen, so dass das Band zumindest teilweise um den Gegenstand gelegt ist. Eine erste, zweite, dritte und vierte bogenförmige Spannbacke ist nicht vorgesehen.The German utility model DE 20 2005 018 176 U1 discloses an apparatus for bundling objects. To bundle the objects, a rubber band is stretched and passed over the object to be bundled. The delivery of the tensioned band on the object leads at least to a partial relaxation, so that the band is at least partially placed around the object. A first, second, third and fourth arcuate clamping jaw is not provided.

Das US-Patent US 5,588,278 offenbart eine Vorrichtung zum Bündeln von Brokkoli. Auch hier wird ein Gummiband gedehnt und um die zu bündelnden Brokkolistiele gelegt. Auch hier sind keine Spannbacken offenbart und somit nicht bogenförmig ausgebildet. Folglich führen die Spannelemente der US 5,588,278 zu lokalen Überdehnungen des Gummibandes. Eine gleichmäßige Dehnung ist nicht gegeben.The U.S. Patent US 5,588,278 discloses a device for bundling broccoli. Again, a rubber band is stretched and placed around the brokkolistiele to be bundled. Again, no jaws are disclosed and thus not arcuate. Consequently, the clamping elements lead the US 5,588,278 to local overstresses of the rubber band. A uniform elongation is not given.

Die japanische Patentanmeldung JP 09272503 offenbart ebenfalls eine Vorrichtung zum Spannen eines Gummibandes, um damit Gegenstände zu bündeln. In keinster Weise werden bogenförmig ausgebildete Spannbacken offenbart, die an der Innenmantelfläche eines anzubringenden Etiketts flächig anliegen.The Japanese patent application JP 09272503 also discloses a device for tensioning a rubber band to bundle objects therewith. In no way bow-shaped clamping jaws are disclosed, which lie flat against the inner surface of a label to be attached.

Die europäische Patentanmeldung EP 0 637 546 A1 offenbart einen Strecker in Form eines verformbaren Parallelogramms, das zwei parallele und gleich lange Arme aufweist. Gelenkachsen dieses verformbaren Parallelogramms verlaufen senkrecht und bilden eine Führungssäule der Streckerpaare während ihrer vertikalen Bewegung. Die horizontalen und vertikalen Bewegungen der Streckerpaare werden durch ein und dasselbe Antriebsorgan sichergestellt. Die hier offenbarten Streckerpaare sind keine bogenförmig ausgebildeten Spannbacken, die an der Innenmantelfläche eines anzubringenden Etiketts flächig anliegensThe European patent application EP 0 637 546 A1 discloses a straightener in the form of a deformable parallelogram having two parallel and equal length arms. Joint axes of this deformable parallelogram are perpendicular and form a guide column of the extensor pairs during their vertical movement. The horizontal and vertical movements of the Streckerpaare be ensured by one and the same drive member. The straightener pairs disclosed herein are not arcuately shaped clamping jaws that lie flat against the inner lateral surface of a label to be attached

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Spannvorrichtung zu schaffen, mit der es möglich ist, eine Etikettenhülse fehlerfrei und betriebssicher auf einen Gegenstand aufzubringen.The invention has for its object to provide a clamping device with which it is possible to apply a label sleeve error-free and reliable on an object.

Die obige Aufgabe wird durch eine Spannvorrichtung gelöst, die die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 umfasst.The above object is achieved by a clamping device comprising the features of claim 1.

Weiterhin liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren zu schaffen, mit dem eine Etikettenhülse fehlerfrei und betriebssicher auf einen Gegenstand aufgebracht werden kann.Furthermore, the invention has for its object to provide a method by which a label sleeve can be applied error-free and reliable on an object.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Verfahren gelöst, das die Merkmale des Anspruchs 10 umfasst.This object is achieved by a method comprising the features of claim 10.

Die erfindungsgemäße Spannvorrichtung ist zum Aufbringen von Etikettenhülsen auf Gegenstände vorgesehen. Der Innendurchmesser der Etikettenhülse ist geringer als der Durchmesser des Umfangkreises des Gegenstandes, auf den die Etikettenhülse aufzubringen ist. Die Spannvorrichtung umfasst eine dritte Spannbacke und eine vierte Spannbacke, die zwischen der ersten Spannbacke und der zweiten Spannbacke beweglich angeordnet ist. Die dritte Spannbacke und die vierte Spannbacke greifen ebenfalls an der Innenmantelfläche der Etikettenhülse an. Die dritte Spannbacke und die vierte Spannbacke sind an einer beweglichen Halterung angeordnet. Die bewegliche Halterung besteht aus einem ersten und einem zweiten beweglichen Hebelarm und die Hebelarme sind über eine gemeinsame Achse drehbeweglich miteinander verbunden.The clamping device according to the invention is provided for applying label sleeves on objects. The inner diameter of the label sleeve is smaller than the diameter of the circumferential circle of the article on which the label sleeve is to be applied. The tensioner includes a third jaw and a fourth jaw movably disposed between the first jaw and the second jaw. The third jaw and the fourth jaw also engage the inner surface of the label sleeve. The third jaw and the fourth jaw are arranged on a movable support. The movable holder consists of a first and a second movable lever arm and the lever arms are rotatably connected to each other via a common axis.

Um ein gleichmäßiges Aufspreizen der Etikettenhülse mit der Spannvorrichtung zu erzielen, ist die vierte Spannbacke vorgesehen. Diese vierte Spannbacke greift ebenfalls an der Innenmantelfläche der Etikettenhülse an.In order to achieve a uniform spreading of the label sleeve with the clamping device, the fourth jaw is provided. This fourth jaw also engages the inner surface of the label sleeve.

Die erste Spannbacke und die zweite Spannbacke sind derart beweglich ausgebildet, dass sie sich radial aufeinander zu und voneinander weg bewegen. Analog dazu ist es der dritten Spannbacke und der vierten Spannbacke ebenfalls möglich, sich radial aufeinander zu- und voneinander weg zubewegen. Um an der Innenmantelfläche der Etikettenhülse anzugreifen, ist die Bewegung der Spannbacken voneinander weg vorgesehen. Um die Innenmantelfläche der Etikettenhülse frei zu geben, werden die Spannbacken aufeinander zubewegt.The first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are designed such that they move radially towards and away from one another. Similarly, it is the third jaw and the fourth jaw also possible to move radially toward each other and away from each other. To engage the inner surface of the label sleeve, movement of the jaws away from each other is provided. In order to release the inner lateral surface of the label sleeve, the clamping jaws are moved towards each other.

Eine erste Bewegungsrichtung der ersten Spannbacke und der zweiten Spannbacke ist jeweils 180° entgegengesetzt gerichtet. Eine zweite Bewegungsrichtung der dritten Spannbacke und der vierten Spannbacke ist ebenfalls jeweils 180° entgegengesetzt gerichtet. Durch diese erste und zweite Bewegungsrichtung sind die paarweise angeordneten Spannbacken voneinander weg oder aufeinander zu beweglich. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform stehen die erste und die zweite Bewegungsrichtung senkrecht zueinander.A first direction of movement of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw is directed 180 ° opposite. A second direction of movement of the third clamping jaw and the fourth clamping jaw is also directed in each case 180 ° opposite. By this first and second direction of movement, the paired jaws are away from each other or towards each other. In a preferred embodiment, the first and the second direction of movement are perpendicular to each other.

Die erste Spannbacke ist an einem ersten Arm und die zweite Spannbacke an einem zweiten Arm der Spannvorrichtung befestigt. Die dritte Spannbacke und die vierte Spannbacke sind jeweils an einer separaten beweglichen Halterung angeordnet. Jede dieser Halterungen ist an dem ersten Arm und an dem zweiten Arm der Spannvorrichtung angelenkt. Die dritte Spannbacke und die vierte Spannbacke sind jeweils an einem Träger befestigt. Dieser Träger ist an der gemeinsamen Achse für die beweglichen Hebelarme angelenkt.The first jaw is attached to a first arm and the second jaw to a second arm of the tensioning device. The third clamping jaw and the fourth clamping jaw are each arranged on a separate movable holder. Each of these brackets is hinged to the first arm and to the second arm of the tensioning device. The third jaw and the fourth jaw are each attached to a carrier. This carrier is articulated on the common axis for the movable lever arms.

Die beweglichen Halterungen, an denen die dritte und die vierte Spannbacke angeordnet sind, bestehen aus einem ersten und einem zweiten beweglichen Hebelarm. Diese Hebelarme sind über eine gemeinsame Achse drehbeweglich miteinander verbunden. Weiterhin sind die Hebelarme mit einem der gemeinsamen Achse gegenüberliegenden Ende an dem ersten Arm und an dem zweiten Arm der Spannvorrichtung mit jeweils einer Drehachse angelenkt.The movable mounts, on which the third and the fourth jaw are arranged, consist of a first and a second movable lever arm. These lever arms are rotatably connected to each other via a common axis. Furthermore, the lever arms are articulated with an opposite end of the common axis to the first arm and to the second arm of the tensioning device, each having a rotation axis.

In dem ersten Arm und in dem zweiten Arm der Spannvorrichtung ist jeweils eine Kulissenführung ausgebildet. In diesen Kulissenführungen sind die der gemeinsamen Achse der gegenüberliegenden Enden der beweglichen Hebelarme geführt. Diese Führung der Drehpunkte der Halterung ist notwendig, um den ersten Arm und den zweiten Arm in der ersten Bewegungsrichtung bewegen zu können. Wären die Drehachsen starr gelagert, wäre es nicht möglich die Arme vollständig zu öffnen.In the first arm and in the second arm of the clamping device a slotted guide is formed in each case. In these slotted guides which are guided the common axis of the opposite ends of the movable lever arms. This guide of the pivot points of the holder is necessary in order to move the first arm and the second arm in the first direction of movement can. If the axes of rotation were rigidly mounted, it would not be possible to open the arms completely.

In einem der beweglichen Hebelarme der Halterungen ist jeweils eine weitere Kulissenführung ausgebildet, in die ein Stift eingreift. Durch den geführten Stift ist die zweite Bewegungsrichtung der mit der Halterung verbundenen dritten Spannbacke bzw. der vierten Spannbacke begrenzt. Die Begrenzung der Bewegungsrichtung ist für die Funktionsfähigkeit der Spannvorrichtung wichtig. Durch die Begrenzung der Bewegung wird verhindert, dass sich die dritte Spannbacke und die vierte Spannbacke über einen bestimmten Punkt hin nach außen bewegen können. Dieser Punkt wird allgemein als Totpunkt bezeichnet und beschreibt den Punkt, an dem die Halterung mit der jeweiligen Spannbacke ausbricht. Durch dieses Ausbrechen kann es entweder zu Funktionsstörungen bei der Verwendung der Spannvorrichtung oder zu einer Überdehnung der Etikettenhülse kommen.In one of the movable lever arms of the brackets each have a further slotted guide is formed, in which a pin engages. Due to the guided pin, the second direction of movement of the third clamping jaw or the fourth clamping jaw connected to the holder is limited. The limitation of the direction of movement is important for the functioning of the clamping device. By limiting the movement prevents the third jaw and the fourth jaw from moving beyond a certain point. This point is commonly referred to as a dead center and describes the point at which the bracket breaks with the respective jaw. This breakage can either lead to malfunctions in the use of the tensioning device or overstretching of the label sleeve.

Die Spannbacken weisen mindestens eine Rundung auf, die mit dem Innendurchmesser der Etikettenhülse in Kontakt tritt. Weiterhin ist es möglich dass die Spannbacken bogenförmig ausgestaltet sind. Die Ausgestaltung der Spannbacken ist von der äußeren Form des zu etikettierenden Gegenstandes abhängig. Falls der Gegenstand eine runde Form aufweist empfiehlt es sich, die Spannbacken bogenförmig auszugestalten, um ein gleichmäßige runde Dehnung der Etikettenhülse zu erreichen. Bei Gegenständen, deren Umriss deutlich von einer runden Form abweicht, empfiehlt es sich, die Spannbacken stabförmig mit einer entsprechenden Rundung auszugestalten, um die Form der gedehnten Etikettenhülse möglichst genau an die äußere Form des Gegenstandes anzupassen.The jaws have at least one rounding, which comes into contact with the inner diameter of the label sleeve. Furthermore, it is possible that the clamping jaws are designed arcuate. The design of the clamping jaws is dependent on the outer shape of the object to be labeled. If the object has a round shape, it is advisable to design the jaws arcuate in order to achieve a uniform round elongation of the label sleeve. For items whose outline differs significantly from a round shape, it is advisable to design the jaws rod-shaped with a corresponding curve to match the shape of the stretched label sleeve as closely as possible to the outer shape of the object.

Die Verwendung der erfindungsgemäßen Spannvorrichtung ermöglicht es, Etikettenhülsen zum Etikettieren von Gegenständen auf diese störungsfrei aufzubringen.The use of the clamping device according to the invention makes it possible to apply label sleeves for labeling objects on these trouble-free.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Spannvorrichtung werden Gegenstände mit Etikettenhülsen versehen. Für den Fachmann ist klar, dass die Gegenstände nicht ausschließlich mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllt werden können. Es können ebenso Feststoffe eingefüllt werden. Weiterhin ist es denkbar, dass die Gegenstände nicht ausschließlich für Lebensmittel verwendet werden müssen. Es können ebenso andere Produkte wie zum Beispiel Öl oder Fette eingefüllt werden. Auch im Non-Food-Bereich ist es möglich, die Gegenstände mit Flüssigkeiten und/oder festen Substanzen zu füllen. Die Gegenstände können Flaschen, Dosen oder mit einem Deckel versehbare Weithalsbehälter sein. Unter einem mit einem Deckel versehbaren Weithalsbehälter sind zum Beispiel Gurkengläser zu verstehen.With the clamping device according to the invention objects are provided with label sleeves. It will be clear to those skilled in the art that the articles can not be filled exclusively with liquids. It can also be filled solids. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the objects need not be used exclusively for food. It can also be filled with other products such as oil or fats. Even in the non-food sector, it is possible to fill the objects with liquids and / or solid substances. The articles can be bottles, cans or wide-mouth containers which can be provided with a lid. For example, cucumber glasses are to be understood as meaning a wide-mouth container which can be provided with a lid.

Das Verfahren zum Etikettieren von Gegenständen unter Verwendung einer solchen Spannvorrichtung umfasst zunächst den Schritt, dass eine Etikettenhülse mit der erfindungsgemäße Spannvorrichtung aufgenommen wird. Die Spannvorrichtung ist hierzu mit vier Spannbacken versehen. Zum Aufspannen der Etikettenhülse werden an einer Innenmantelfläche der Etikettenhülse die Spannbacken angelegt. In einem weiteren Schritt wird die Etikettenhülse aufgespannt, wobei die mindestens drei Spannbacken radial voneinander weg bewegt werden. Durch diese Bewegung der Spannbacken wird die Etikettenhülse auf das benötigte Maß gedehnt. Nach dem Spannen wird die gedehnte Etikettenhülse mit der Spannvorrichtung auf den Gegenstand aufgezogen. Bei dem Aufziehen wird die Etikettenhülse in einer axialen Richtung über den Gegenstand gezogen. Für den Fachmann ist klar, dass die Etikettenhülse nicht zwangsweise über den Gegenstand gezogen werden muss. Es ist ebenso möglich, denn Gegenstand von unten in die gedehnte Etikettenhülse hinein zu schieben. Somit stellt das Überziehen keine abschließende Beschränkung der Erfindung dar. Nachdem die Etikettenhülse über den Gegenstand gezogen wurde, wird die Etikettenhülse entspannt. Zum Entspannen werden die mindestens drei Spannbacken radial aufeinander zu bewegt. Nach dem Entspannen liegt die Etikettenhülse am zu etikettierenden Gegenstand an. Im letzten Schritt wird die Spannvorrichtung von dem etikettierten Gegenstand entfernt. Dies geschieht dadurch, dass die vier Spannbacken zwischen der Innenmantelfläche der Etikettenhülse und dem Gegenstand herausgezogen werden.The method for labeling objects using such a tensioning device initially comprises the step of receiving a label sleeve with the tensioning device according to the invention. The clamping device is provided for this purpose with four jaws. For clamping the label sleeve The clamping jaws are applied to an inner lateral surface of the label sleeve. In a further step, the label sleeve is clamped, wherein the at least three clamping jaws are moved radially away from each other. By this movement of the jaws, the label sleeve is stretched to the required level. After clamping, the stretched label sleeve is pulled onto the object with the tensioning device. When mounting, the label sleeve is pulled over the object in an axial direction. It will be clear to those skilled in the art that the label sleeve does not have to be forced over the article. It is also possible to push the article from below into the stretched label sleeve. Thus, coating does not constitute a final limitation of the invention. After the label sleeve has been pulled over the article, the label sleeve is relaxed. To relax the at least three jaws are moved radially toward each other. After relaxing, the label sleeve is applied to the object to be labeled. In the final step, the jig is removed from the labeled article. This is done by pulling out the four clamping jaws between the inner lateral surface of the label sleeve and the object.

Im Folgenden sollen Ausführungsbeispiele die Erfindung und ihre Vorteile anhand der beigefügten Figuren näher erläutern. Die Größenverhältnisse der einzelnen Elemente zueinander in den Figuren entsprechen nicht immer den realen Größenverhältnissen, da einige Formen vereinfacht und andere Formen zur besseren Veranschaulichung vergrößert im Verhältnis zu anderen Elementen dargestellt sind.In the following, embodiments of the invention and their advantages with reference to the accompanying figures will be explained in more detail. The proportions of the individual elements to one another in the figures do not always correspond to the actual size ratios, since some shapes are simplified and other shapes are shown enlarged in relation to other elements for better illustration.

Figur 1 zeigt schematisch den Aufbau einer Vorrichtung zum Etikettieren von Gegenständen. FIG. 1 schematically shows the structure of a device for labeling objects.

Figur 2 zeigt den schematischen Aufbau einer geschlossenen Spannvorrichtung. FIG. 2 shows the schematic structure of a closed clamping device.

Figur 3 zeigt den schematischen Aufbau einer geöffneten Spannvorrichtung. FIG. 3 shows the schematic structure of an open clamping device.

Figur 4a ist eine vergrößerte Darstellung des in Figur 2 mit A bezeichneten Ausschnitts. FIG. 4a is an enlarged view of the in FIG. 2 A section marked A.

Figur 4b ist eine vergrößerte Darstellung des in Figur 3 mit B bezeichneten Ausschnitts. FIG. 4b is an enlarged view of the in FIG. 3 with B designated section.

Figur 5 zeigt schematisch eine axiale Ansicht der Etikettenhülse. FIG. 5 schematically shows an axial view of the label sleeve.

Figur 6 zeigt schematisch die Zuordnung einer Etikettenhülse vor dem Aufbringen auf einen Gegenstand. FIG. 6 schematically shows the assignment of a label sleeve prior to application to an object.

Figur 7 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht der Spannvorrichtung mit zugeordneter Etikettenhülse. FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the clamping device with associated label sleeve.

Für gleiche oder gleich wirkende Elemente der Erfindung werden identische Bezugszeichen verwendet. Ferner werden der Übersicht halber nur Bezugszeichen in den einzelnen Figuren dargestellt, die für die Beschreibung der jeweiligen Figur erforderlich sind. Die dargestellten Ausführungsformen stellen lediglich Beispiele dar, wie die erfindungsgemäße Spannvorrichtung ausgestaltet sein kann und stellen keine abschließende Begrenzung dar.For identical or equivalent elements of the invention, identical reference numerals are used. Furthermore, for the sake of clarity, only reference symbols are shown in the individual figures, which are required for the description of the respective figure. The illustrated embodiments are only examples of how the tensioning device according to the invention can be configured and do not represent a final limitation.

Figur 1 zeigt schematisch den Aufbau einer Vorrichtung 18 zum Etikettieren von Gegenständen 70. Mit der Vorrichtung 18 zum Etikettieren werden die Etikettenhülsen (nicht dargestellt) mit der Spannvorrichtung 20 für Etikettenhülsen entlang der Längsachse 72 des Gegenstandes 70 in axialer Richtung 74 über den Gegenstand 70 gezogen. FIG. 1 1 schematically shows the structure of a device 18 for labeling articles 70. With the device 18 for labeling, the label sleeves (not shown) with the label tube tensioning device 20 are pulled along the longitudinal axis 72 of the article 70 in the axial direction 74 over the article 70.

Figur 2 zeigt den schematischen Aufbau einer geschlossenen Spannvorrichtung 20 für Etikettenhülsen 60 (siehe Figur 6). An dem ersten Arm 26a ist die erste Spannbacke 22a und an dem zweiten Arm 26b die zweite Spannbacke 22b angeordnet. Der erste Arm 26a und der zweite Arm 26b sind in den jeweiligen Drehachsen 27 der Arme 26a und 26b drehbar gelagert. Die erste Spannbacke 22a und die zweite Spannbacke 22b werden zum Spannen der Etikettenhülse (nicht dargestellt) durch die erste Bewegungsrichtung 36a um 180° entgegengesetzt radial auseinander bewegt. Bei der Bewegung in die erste Bewegungsrichtung 36a werden die beweglichen Halterungen 37 zwangsweise mit bewegt. Durch diese Zwangsbewegung der beweglichen Halterungen 37, die beim Öffnen des ersten Armes 26a und des zweiten Armes 26b entsteht, bewegen sich die dritte Spannbacke 22c und die vierte Spannbacke 22d in der zweiten Bewegungsrichtung 36b um 180° entgegengesetzt radial auseinander. Die beweglichen Halterungen 37 bestehen jeweils aus einem ersten beweglichen Hebelarm 38a und einem zweiten beweglichen Hebelarm 38b. Die beweglichen Hebelarme 38a und 38b sind durch die gemeinsame Achse 50 miteinander verbunden. Weiterhin ist mit jeder gemeinsamen Achse 50 ein Träger 23 verbunden. An diesen Trägern 23 sind die dritte Spannbacke 22c und die vierte Spannbacke 22d angebracht. Die beweglichen Halterungen 37 sind in den Drehachsen 39 an dem ersten Arm 26a und an dem zweiten Arm 26b angelenkt. Die Drehachsen 39 für die beweglichen Hebelarme 38a und 38b der beweglichen Halterung 37, an der die vierte Spannbacke 22d befestigt ist, sind jeweils in Kulissenführungen 40 geführt. Die Aufgabe dieser Kulissenführungen 40 und deren genaue Funktion sind in der Figur 4a und in der Figur 4b beschrieben. FIG. 2 shows the schematic structure of a closed clamping device 20 for label sleeves 60 (see FIG. 6 ). The first clamping jaw 22a is arranged on the first arm 26a and the second clamping jaw 22b is arranged on the second arm 26b. The first arm 26a and the second arm 26b are rotatably supported in the respective rotation axes 27 of the arms 26a and 26b. The first clamping jaw 22a and the second clamping jaw 22b are moved apart radially by 180 ° for clamping the label sleeve (not shown) through the first direction of movement 36a. When moving in the first direction of movement 36a, the movable supports 37 are forcibly moved. As a result of this forced movement of the movable holders 37, which arises when the first arm 26a and the second arm 26b are opened, the third clamping jaw 22c and the fourth clamping jaw 22d move radially apart in the second movement direction 36b by 180 °. The movable supports 37 each consist of a first movable lever arm 38a and a second movable lever arm 38b. The movable lever arms 38 a and 38 b are interconnected by the common axis 50. Furthermore, with each common axis 50 a carrier 23 connected. On these carriers 23, the third jaw 22c and the fourth jaw 22d are mounted. The movable supports 37 are articulated in the rotation axes 39 on the first arm 26a and on the second arm 26b. The axes of rotation 39 for the movable lever arms 38a and 38b of the movable support 37, to which the fourth clamping jaw 22d is fastened, are each guided in slide guides 40. The task of this slide guides 40 and their exact function are in the FIG. 4a and in the FIG. 4b described.

Figur 3 zeigt den schematischen Aufbau einer geöffneten Spannvorrichtung 20 für Etikettenhülsen 60 (siehe Figur 6). Die Spannbacken 22a, 22b, 22c und 22d wurden radial in der jeweiligen Bewegungsrichtung 36a und 36b nach außen bewegt, so dass eine Etikettenhülse (nicht dargestellt) zumindest teilweise gespannt ist. Die beweglichen Halterungen 37 mit den beweglichen Hebelarmen 38a und 38b, wurden vollständig aufgeklappt. In dieser Ausführungsform sind die Spannbacken 22a, 22b, 22c und 22d mit einer Rundung 24 versehen. Diese Ausführungsform ist vor allem für die Etikettierung von runden Gegenständen, wie zum Beispiel Flaschen (siehe Figur 1), geeignet. Desweiteren wird die Bewegung der dritten Spannbacke 22c und die Bewegung der vierten Spannbacke 22d durch weitere Kulissenführungen begrenzt. Diese Kulissenführungen werden am Beispiel der vierten Spannbacke 22d ebenfalls in der Figur 4a und in der Figur 4b näher beschrieben. FIG. 3 shows the schematic structure of an open clamping device 20 for label sleeves 60 (see FIG. 6 ). The jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d have been moved radially outward in the respective directions of movement 36a and 36b, so that a label sleeve (not shown) is at least partially tensioned. The movable brackets 37 with the movable lever arms 38a and 38b have been completely unfolded. In this embodiment, the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d are provided with a rounding 24. This embodiment is primarily for the labeling of round objects, such as bottles (see FIG. 1 ), suitable. Furthermore, the movement of the third jaw 22c and the movement of the fourth jaw 22d is limited by more slotted guides. This link guides are the example of the fourth jaw 22d also in the FIG. 4a and in the FIG. 4b described in more detail.

Figur 4a ist eine vergrößerte Darstellung des in Figur 2 mit A bezeichneten Ausschnitts. Der Ausschnitt A zeigt die vierte Spannbacke 22d bei geschlossener Spannvorrichtung. Die Drehachsen 39 der beweglichen Halterung 37 der vierten Spannbacke 22d befinden sich an den äußeren Anschlägen 42a der Kulissenführungen 40. Weiterhin ist die weitere Kulissenführung 30 zur Begrenzung der Bewegung der vierten Spannbacke 22d unterhalb der gemeinsamen Achse 50 der beweglichen Hebelarme 38a und 38b dargestellt. Diese weitere Kulissenführung 30 wirkt mit einem Stift 28 zusammen. Diese Kulissenführung 30 weist einen ersten Anschlag 32 und einen zweiten Anschlag 34 auf, zwischen denen sich der Stift 28 bewegen kann. Ist die Spannvorrichtung (nicht dargestellt) vollständig geschlossen, befindet sich der Stift 28 an dem ersten Anschlag 32. Wird die Spannvorrichtung geöffnet, bewegt sich der Stift 28 zu dem zweiten Anschlag 34 hin. Der zweite Anschlag 34 dient zum Stoppen der Bewegung der vierten Spannbacke 22d in die zweite Bewegungsrichtung 36b. Dadurch wird verhindert, dass sich die vierte Spannbacke 22d zu weit in die zweite Bewegungsrichtung 36b bewegt und die Etikettenhülse (nicht dargestellt) möglicherweise überdehnet wird. Weiterhin kann eine Bewegung der Spannbacke 22d über einen Todpunkt (nicht dargestellt) hinaus zu technischen Problemen beim Überführen der Spannvorrichtung 20 in den geschlossenen Zustand führen. FIG. 4a is an enlarged view of the in FIG. 2 A section marked A. The detail A shows the fourth jaw 22d with the clamping device closed. The axes of rotation 39 of the movable holder 37 of the fourth clamping jaw 22d are located on the outer stops 42a of the slotted guides 40. Furthermore, the further slotted guide 30 for limiting the movement of the fourth clamping jaw 22d below the common axis 50 of the movable lever arms 38a and 38b is shown. This further slotted guide 30 cooperates with a pin 28. This slotted guide 30 has a first stop 32 and a second stop 34, between which the pin 28 can move. When the tensioner (not shown) is fully closed, the pin 28 is against the first stop 32. When the tensioner is opened, the pin 28 moves toward the second stop 34. The second stop 34 serves to stop the movement of the fourth clamping jaw 22d in the second direction of movement 36b. This prevents the fourth jaw 22d from being too far in the second direction of movement 36b moves and the label sleeve (not shown) may be overstretched. Furthermore, movement of the jaw 22d beyond a dead center (not shown) may result in technical problems in transferring the tensioning device 20 to the closed state.

Figur 4b ist eine vergrößerte Darstellung des in Figur 3 mit B bezeichneten Ausschnitts. Der Ausschnitt B zeigt die vierte Spannbacke 22d bei vollständig geöffneter Spannvorrichtung (nicht dargestellt). Die Drehachsen 39 der beweglichen Halterung 37 der vierten Spannbacke 22d befinden sich an den inneren Anschlägen 42b der Kulissenführung 40. Der Stift 28 ist an dem zweiten Anschlag 34 der weiteren Kulissenführung 30 angelangt. In dieser Stellung ist die Spannvorrichtung arretiert, so dass die vierte Spannbacke 22d nicht weiter bewegt werden kann. FIG. 4b is an enlarged view of the in FIG. 3 with B designated section. The detail B shows the fourth jaw 22d with the jig fully open (not shown). The axes of rotation 39 of the movable holder 37 of the fourth clamping jaw 22d are located on the inner stops 42b of the slotted guide 40. The pin 28 has reached the second stop 34 of the further slotted guide 30. In this position, the clamping device is locked, so that the fourth jaw 22d can not be moved.

Figur 5 zeigt schematisch eine axiale Ansicht der Etikettenhülse 60. Die Etikettenhülse 60 weist einen Außendurchmesser AD und einen Innendurchmesser ID auf. Der Unterschied in den Durchmessern ergibt sich durch die Materialstärke 64 der Etikettenhülse 60. Desweiteren weist die Etikettenhülse 60 eine Innenmantelfläche IM auf, an der die Spannbacken 22a, 22b, 22c und 22d der Spannvorrichtung 20 angreifen um die Etikettenhülse 60 aufzuspannen. FIG. 5 schematically shows an axial view of the label sleeve 60. The label sleeve 60 has an outer diameter AD and an inner diameter ID. The difference in the diameters results from the material thickness 64 of the label sleeve 60. Furthermore, the label sleeve 60 has an inner circumferential surface IM on which the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d of the clamping device 20 engage to open the label sleeve 60.

Figur 6 zeigt schematisch die Zuordnung einer Etikettenhülse 60 vor dem Aufbringen auf einen Gegenstand 70. Die Etikettenhülse 60 wird mit den Spannbacken 22a, 22b, 22c bzw. 22d, die an der Spannvorrichtung 20 angeordnet sind, aufgespannt. Bei der in der Figur 6 gezeigten Ansicht ist lediglich die erste Spannbacke 22a gezeigt. Die Etikettenhülse 60 wird derart gedehnt, dass der Innendurchmesser ID der Etikettenhülse 60 größer ist als der Durchmesser DU des Gegenstandes 70. Nach dem Dehnen wird die Etikettenhülse 60 in axialer Richtung 74 über den Gegenstand 70 gezogen. FIG. 6 schematically shows the assignment of a label sleeve 60 prior to application to an object 70. The label sleeve 60 is clamped with the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d, which are arranged on the clamping device 20. When in the FIG. 6 As shown, only the first jaw 22a is shown. The label sleeve 60 is stretched such that the inner diameter ID of the label sleeve 60 is greater than the diameter DU of the article 70. After stretching, the label sleeve 60 is pulled over the object 70 in the axial direction 74.

Figur 7 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht der Spannvorrichtung 20 mit zugeordneter Etikettenhülse 60. Die Etikettenhülse 60 ist um die Spannbacken 22a, 22b, 22c und 22d der Spannvorrichtung 20 herum angeordnet. In dieser perspektivischen Ansicht ist deutlich zu sehen, wie die Spannbacken 22a, 22b, 22c und 22d in die Etikettenhülse 60 hineingreifen und somit an der Innenmantelfläche der Etikettenhülse IM flächig anliegen. Durch die Spannvorrichtung 20 kann die Etikettenhülse 60 somit entsprechend aufgespannt werden, dass diese über den zu etikettierenden Gegenstand 70 gezogen werden kann und der Gegenstand 70 in die zwischen den einzelnen Spannbacken 22a, 22b, 22c und 22d der Spannvorrichtung 20 ausgebildeten Öffnung 55 eingreift. FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the tensioning device 20 with associated label sleeve 60. The label sleeve 60 is arranged around the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d of the tensioning device 20. In this perspective view, it can clearly be seen how the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d reach into the label sleeve 60 and thus lie flat against the inner lateral surface of the label sleeve IM. By the tensioning device 20, the label sleeve 60 can thus be clamped accordingly, that this pulled over the object to be labeled 70 can and the object 70 engages in the between the clamping jaws 22a, 22b, 22c and 22d of the clamping device 20 formed opening 55.

Die Erfindung wurde unter Bezugnahme auf eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform beschrieben. Es ist jedoch für einen Fachmann vorstellbar, dass Abwandlungen oder Änderungen der Erfindung gemacht werden können, ohne dabei den Schutzbereich der nachstehenden Ansprüche zu verlassen.The invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications or changes may be made to the invention without departing from the scope of the following claims.

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  1. Tensioning device (20) for applying label sleeves (60) to objects (70), wherein an inner diameter (ID) of the label sleeve (60) is smaller than a diameter (DU) of a perimeter (62) of the object (70) on which the label sleeve (60) is to be applied and wherein the tensioning device (20) comprises two movable tensioning jaws (22a, 22b), wherein the tensioning jaws (22a, 22b) engage an inner surface (IM) of the label sleeve (60), wherein the first tensioning jaw (22a) is attached to a first arm (26a) and the second tensioning jaw (22b) is attached to a second arm (26b), a third tensioning jaw (22c) and a forth tensioning jaw (22d) are movably arranged between the first tensioning jaw (22a) and the second tensioning jaw (22b) in such a way that the third tensioning jaw (22c) and the fourth tensioning jaw (22d) also engage the inner surface (IM) of the label sleeve (60), wherein the third tensioning jaw (22c) and the fourth tensioning jaw (22d) are each arranged on a movable support (37), wherein the movable supports (37) consist of a first and a second movable lever (38a, 38b); and the levers (38a, 38b) are pivotably connected with each other via a common pivot (50),
    characterized in that
    the levers (38a, 38b) are each hinged to a pivot (39) with an end opposite of the common pivot (50) on the first arm (26a) and on the second arm (26b), respectively.
  2. Tensioning device (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first tensioning jaw (22a) and the second tensioning jaw (22b) are formed to be movably in such a way that they move radially towards and away from each other and that the third tensioning jaw (22c) and the forth tensioning jaw (22d) move radially towards and away from each other, to engage the inner surface (IM) of the label sleeve (60) or to release the inner surface (IM) of the label sleeve (60).
  3. Tensioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that a first direction of motion (36a) of the first tensioning jaw (22a) and of the second tensioning jaw (22b), respectively, are 180° opposed and that a second direction of motion (36b) of the third tensioning jaw (22c) and of the forth tensioning jaw (22d), respectively, are 180° opposed.
  4. Tensioning device (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that the third tensioning jaw (22c) and the forth tensioning jaw (22d), respectively, are attached to the respective common pivot (50) for the levers (38a, 38b) by a support (23).
  5. Tensioning device (20) according to claim 4, characterized in that a sliding block guide (40) is formed in the first arm (26a) and in the second arm (26b), wherein the end of the movable levers (38a, 38b), opposite of the common pivot (50), is guided.
  6. Tensioning device (20) according to any one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that in one of the movable levers (38a, 38b) of the support (37) a further sliding block guide (30) is formed, into which a pin (28) engages and therefore limiting the second direction of motion (36b) and the third tensioning jaw (22c), which is connected to the support (37), and the fourth tensioning jaw (22d).
  7. Tensioning device (20) according to any one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the tensioning jaws (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d) exhibit at least one curved surface (24).
  8. Tensioning device (20) according to claim 7, characterized in that the tensioning jaws (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d) are curved.
  9. Use of a tensioning device (20) according to any one of the claims 1 to 8 for labelling objects (70) with elastically stretchable label sleeves (60).
  10. Method for labelling objects (70) using a tensioning device according to any one of the claims 1 to 8 for applying label sleeves to objects (70), characterized by the following steps:
    • taking-up of an elastically stretchable label sleeve (60) with the tensioning device (20), which is equipped with four tensioning jaws (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d), which lie flat against an inner surface (IM) of the label sleeve (60);
    • stretching of the label sleeve (60), wherein the four tensioning jaws (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d) are radially moved away from each other in order to stretch the label sleeve (60);
    • mounting of the stretched label sleeve (60) onto an object (70) with the tensioning device (20), wherein the label sleeve (60) is pulled over the object (70) in an axial direction (74);
    • relaxing of the label sleeve (60), wherein the four tensioning jaws (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d) are radially moved towards each other and that the label sleeve (60) lies flat against the object (70) to be labelled; and
    • removing of the tensioning device (20) from the labelled object (70),
    wherein the at least four tensioning jaws (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d) are pulled out from between the inner surface (IM) of the label sleeve (60) and the object (70).
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