EP2279955B1 - Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Etiketten auf Gegenstände - Google Patents

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EP2279955B1
EP2279955B1 EP20100169714 EP10169714A EP2279955B1 EP 2279955 B1 EP2279955 B1 EP 2279955B1 EP 20100169714 EP20100169714 EP 20100169714 EP 10169714 A EP10169714 A EP 10169714A EP 2279955 B1 EP2279955 B1 EP 2279955B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/20—Gluing the labels or articles
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  • the present invention relates to a method of applying labels to consumer products according to the preamble of claim 1, and to equipment according to the preamble of claim 2 capable of implementing such a method, intended particularly for use in machines such as cigarette packers and the like, and as known from EP 1 964 783 A2 .
  • the labels can be affixed entirely to the rear surface of the packet alone, or alternatively, wrapped around one corner edge in such a way that a portion of the label occupies one flank face of the packet, sealing a part of the joint line between the lid and the body of the packet.
  • the labels can also be provided advantageously with a tear line, positionable over the aforementioned joint line and serving thus to facilitate the operation of breaking open the packet.
  • the prior art embraces equipment for the purpose of affixing the printed stamps or labels in question to packets of cigarettes, such as will apply a suitable glue to each of the single packets in turn, at the point where the label will be positioned.
  • the single printed labels are either taken up from a stack of ready-cut labels, or cut from a roll of strip material, and thereupon affixed to each packet at the aforementioned point prepared previously by applying glue.
  • spray guns by which glue is applied to the packets in a series of single shots, for example producing four dabs spaced apart appropriately one from another.
  • the object of the present invention is to overcome the problems aforementioned, providing a method by which labels can be applied with optimum efficiency to consumer products, typically packets of cigarettes and the like, in machines utilized for packaging the products in question, and in particular, such as will allow the positioning of the labels to be changed quickly and easily.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide equipment for applying printed labels, capable of implementing the method disclosed, and designed in particular for use in conjunction with packaging machines capable of high operating speeds.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide equipment for applying printed labels, in which the components delivering the glue can be cleaned quickly and easily.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide equipment characterized by simple design, in terms of construction and operation, such as will be dependable, versatile, and relatively inexpensive to carry into effect.
  • the method of applying labels according to the present invention involves spraying glue onto a frontal surface of each product by means of a glue delivery system comprising a first set and a second set of spray components, occupying a predetermined position above the conveying line carrying the products.
  • the second set of spray components is movable from a first operating position alongside the first set of spray components, to a second operating position rotated angularly from the first operating position, in such a way that glue can be directed alternatively onto the lateral surface of the selfsame product.
  • the method of applying labels to consumer products according to the present invention is implemented by equipment utilizing a glue delivery system that comprises a first set of spray components occupying a predetermined position above the conveying line carrying the products, by which glue is deposited on a frontal surface of each product, and a second set of spray components movable between a first operating position alongside the first set of spray components, in which glue is deposited likewise on the frontal surface of the product, directed at an area alongside the area on which glue is deposited by the first set of spray components, and a second operating position rotated angularly from the first operating position, in which glue can be directed alternatively at a lateral surface of the selfsame product.
  • a glue delivery system that comprises a first set of spray components occupying a predetermined position above the conveying line carrying the products, by which glue is deposited on a frontal surface of each product, and a second set of spray components movable between a first operating position alongside the first set of spray components, in which glue is deposited likewise on the front
  • numeral 1 denotes equipment, in its entirety, for applying printed revenue stamps or labels 2 to consumer products; such equipment is intended, more specifically, for use in packaging machines turning out packets 3 of cigarettes or similar items.
  • the packets 3 are fed along a conveying line 4 on a substantially horizontal surface, driven at constant pace in the direction of the arrow denoted A.
  • the conveying line 4 consists for example in flexible means, such as a timing belt 5, furnished with suitably proportioned ridges 6 between which the single packets 3 are retained.
  • the printed labels 2 are supplied serially to a transfer device 7 and placed singly and in succession on the packets 3 by this same device, affixed to an area rendered tacky beforehand by applying glue.
  • the transfer device 7 consists essentially in a disc 8 rotatable about a horizontal axis disposed transversely to the conveying line 4, and driven in rotation at a peripheral speed matched to the linear speed of the conveying line 4.
  • the disc 8 presents a set of operating heads 9 around the periphery, designed to receive and retain single labels 2 for application to the packets 3.
  • the peripheral surface of each operating head 9 is in fluid communication with ducts 10 connectable to vacuum means in such a way that a degree of suction can be generated through the selfsame peripheral surfaces sufficient to retain the labels 2 for application to the packets 3.
  • a scoring unit 11 Operating in conjunction with the disc 8 of the transfer device 7 is a scoring unit 11 such as will cut an oblique tear line in each successive label 2, designed ultimately to coincide with a lateral line along which the packet opens, as will be explained more fully in due course.
  • the scoring unit 11 presents a scoring roller 12 driven in rotation about an axis parallel to the axis of the disc 8 of the transfer device 7, turning at the same peripheral speed and in the opposite direction.
  • the scoring roller 12 will be equipped with at least one peripheral blade serving to score the aforementioned tear line in the label 2.
  • the scoring unit 11 is mounted with freedom of movement between a position of disengagement, distanced from the disc 8, and an operating position in which the scoring roller 12 revolves substantially tangential and counter to the selfsame disc 8. In the operating position, the peripheral speeds of the scoring roller 12 and of the disc 8 are identical.
  • the equipment comprises a glue delivery system, denoted 20 in its entirety, located directly above the conveying line 4 and upstream of the transfer device 7, relative to the feed direction followed by the packets 3.
  • the glue delivery system essentially comprises a first set of spray components 21 occupying a predetermined position above the conveying line 4, by which glue is deposited on a frontal surface of each packet 3, and a second set of spray components 22 movable between a first operating position alongside the first set of spray components 21, and a second operating position rotated angularly from the first operating position.
  • the spray components 22 of the second set are able to deposit glue on the aforementioned frontal surface of the packet 3, directed at an area adjacent to that on which glue is deposited by the first set of spray components 21, or alternatively, to direct the glue at a lateral surface of the selfsame packet 3.
  • the spray components consist advantageously of spray guns widely utilized in the particular sector of interest.
  • the two sets of spray components 21 and 22 comprise respective pairs of spray guns 23 and 24 occupying staggered positions along the longitudinal axis of the conveying line 4, which can be activated in sequence so as to direct single shots of glue at the packets 3 advancing along the selfsame conveying line 4.
  • a different number of spray guns might be utilized to equally good effect.
  • the second set of spray components 22 is carried by a frame 25 associated rigidly with a shaft 26, pivotable in relation to the fixed structure of the equipment, occupying a plane transverse to the conveying line 4 and inclined at an angle substantially of 45° relative to the horizontal.
  • the shaft 26 is rotatable selectively in such a way as to bring about the movement of the second set of spray components 22 from the first operating position, alongside the first set of spray components 21, to the second operating position rotated angularly away from the first position.
  • the spray guns 24 of the second set of spray components 22 are positioned with their axes substantially vertical, parallel thus to the spray guns 23 of the first set of spray components 21 ( figure 2 ); following a rotation of the frame 25 substantially through 180°, the spray guns 24 of the second set of spray components 22 assume a position in which their axes are substantially horizontal, disposed transversely to the conveying line 4 ( figure 4 ).
  • the aforementioned angular rotation of the second set of spray components 22 has the effect of positioning the relative spray guns 24 at a level below the plane in which the packets 3 advance along the conveying line 4 ( figure 3 ). Accordingly, the frame 25 is associated with the fixed structure of the equipment by way of a rocker mechanism 27 such as will elevate the spray guns 24 to the requisite height when the second operating position is assumed.
  • the glue delivery system 20 is also translatable laterally in relation to the conveying line 4, in such a way that it can be positioned at a suitably safe distance and prevented thus from encroaching on the conveying line 4 during the steps of moving the second set of spray components 22 between the two operating positions. With the delivery system 20 distanced from the conveying line 4, an operator can also expediently purge the spray guns 23 and 24 and carry out any maintenance operations that may be required.
  • the printed labels 2 which can be cut from a strip material, for example, are taken up and retained singly by the heads 9 on the disc 8 of the transfer device 7.
  • the labels 2 are then applied in ordered sequence to the packets 3, each positioned on the previously glued area of the relative packet.
  • the spray guns 23 and 24 of the first and second sets of spray components 21 and 22 will direct respective shots of glue onto the packets 3, for example producing four dabs, in the example illustrated.
  • the spray guns 23 and 24 of the first and second sets of spray components 21 and 22 are positioned above the conveying line 4 carrying the packets 3, directed downward on vertical parallel planes aligned longitudinally with the conveying line 4 ( figures 2 and 5 ). It will be observed that the pairs of spray guns 23 and 24 are staggered relative to one another along the direction followed by the packets 3, as discernible in figure 5 , so that when activated in sequence, each gun will release a respective shot of glue onto the single packet 3, thereby forming a series of dabs aligned along an axis transverse to the conveying line.
  • the method disclosed comprises a further step of directing the labels 2 applied to the packets 3 under a pressure belt 28, positioned above the conveying line 4, which is driven at the same pace as the timing belt 5 of the conveying line 4 ( figures 11 and 12 ).
  • the second set of spray components 22 will be moved from the first operating position alongside the first set of spray components 21, to the second operating position rotated angularly from the first operating position, in such a way that glue can be sprayed onto a lateral surface of the packet 3.
  • the glue delivery system 20 is first translated laterally toward a position distanced suitably from the conveying line 4, so as to remain completely clear of the line 4 during the steps of repositioning the second set of spray components 22 ( figure 6 ). In this situation, it will also be possible to purge the spray guns 23 and 24 of residual glue and carry out such maintenance operations as may be necessary.
  • rocker mechanism 27 is operated in such a way as to elevate the spray guns 24 to the correct height for the second operating position ( figure 9 ), and the glue delivery system 20 then translated laterally once more to bring the spray guns 24 close to the conveying line 4 ( figure 10 ).
  • the scoring unit 11 is also caused to move from the position of disengagement, distanced from the disc 8, to the operating position in which the scoring roller rotates substantially tangential and counter to the selfsame disc 8.
  • the roller will score an oblique tear line on each successive label 2, designed to coincide ultimately with a line along which the lid of the packet meets the body.
  • the method will include the step of activating special folding means 30 located downstream of the glue delivery system, along the feed direction A of the conveying line 4 ( figures 11 and 12 ).
  • folding means 30 consist substantially in a belt 31 equipped with projecting folder elements 32, aligned on a vertical plane to one side of the conveying line 4 and inclined suitably in relation to the timing belt 5 of the conveying line 4.
  • the belt 31 of the folding means 30 is driven at constant pace convergently with the feed direction of the conveying line 4, and timed suitably with the passage of the packets 3.
  • the pitch and angle of the belt 31 are calculated in such a way that the folder elements 32 advance along the horizontal direction of the conveying line 4 at a rate identical to that of the advancing packets 3, and the relative motion between the folder elements 32 and the packets 3 is purely vertical.
  • the effect of this vertical relative motion is to flatten the projecting portion of the label 2 progressively against the previously glued flank face of the packet 3.
  • the pressure belt 28 also serves as a reaction element for the folding means, ensuring that the label 2 is folded neatly and prevented from moving.
  • the folding means 30 will be immobilized and positioned so as not to impede the progress of the packets 3.
  • the method and equipment disclosed are thus instrumental in achieving the objects stated at the outset, namely, applying labels with optimum efficiency to consumer products such as packets of cigarettes and the like, typically in cigarette packers and similar machines, and allowing a change in position of the label on the packet to be accomplished quickly and easily.
  • the outcome is achieved essentially through the inventive step of causing certain of the spray guns to rotate automatically between a first operating position in which glue is directed at a frontal surface of the product, and a second operating position, rotated angularly from the first operating position, in which glue can be directed alternatively at a lateral surface of the selfsame product.
  • the step of changing the position of the label on the single product can be accomplished in rapid time, with clear benefits where productivity of the packaging machine is concerned.
  • the step of purging residual glue from the spray guns can be performed during the step of moving the second set of spray components from the first operating position to the second operating position.
  • the operation of purging the spray guns is carried out in a position where the selfsame guns are distanced from the conveying line carrying the products, so that the risk of fouling the conveying line is duly avoided.
  • the method and the equipment according to the present invention can be employed with optimum effectiveness in packaging machines capable of high operating speeds.

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  1. Verfahren zum Aufbringen von Etiketten auf Konsumprodukte in Verpackungsmaschinen, einschließend die folgenden Schritte:
    - Vorschieben einzelner Produkte (3) entlang einer Förderlinie (4);
    - Auftragen von Leim auf einen Bereich eines jeden entlang der Förderlinie (4) vorgeschobenen Produktes (3) ;
    - Aufbringen von Etiketten (2) auf einzelne Art und Weise und in geordneter Aufeinanderfolge auf die Bereiche der vorlaufenden Produkte (3) mit aufgetragenem Leim;
    - Aufsprühen von Leim auf eine Stirnfläche eines jeden Produkts (3) mithilfe eines Leimzuführsystems (20), das einen ersten Satz und einen zweiten Satz Sprühkomponenten (21, 22) umfasst, die eine festgelegte Position über der Förderlinie (4) einnehmen;
    dadurch gekennzeichnet,
    dass es die folgenden Schritte einschließt:
    - Bewegen des zweiten Satzes Sprühkomponenten (22) von einer ersten Betriebsposition neben dem ersten Satz Sprühkomponenten (21) in eine zweite Betriebsposition, die von der ersten Betriebsposition abgewinkelt weggedreht ist, in der Leim alternativ auf eine Seitenfläche dieses Produkts (3) gesprüht werden kann.
  2. Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Etiketten auf Konsumprodukte in Verpackungsmaschinen, umfassend eine Förderlinie (4), entlang der einzelne Produkte (3) vorgeschoben werden; eine Übertragungseinrichtung (7), durch die einzelne Etiketten (2) aufgenommen und in geordneter Aufeinanderfolge auf Bereiche der vorlaufenden Produkte (3) aufgebracht werden, auf die zuvor Leim aufgetragen wurde; ein Leimzuführsystem (20), das der Übertragungseinrichtung (7) relativ zur Vorschubrichtung (A) der Produkte (3) vorgelagert betrieben wird, und umfassend einen ersten Satz Sprühkomponenten (21), der eine festgelegte Position über der Förderlinie (4) einnimmt, durch den Leim auf eine Stirnfläche eines jeden Produkts (3) gerichtet wird;
    dadurch gekennzeichnet,
    dass das Leimzuführsystem (20) einen zweiten Satz Sprühkomponenten (22) umfasst, der zwischen einer ersten Betriebsposition neben dem ersten Satz Sprühkomponenten (21), in der Leim auf einen Bereich der Stirnfläche eines jeden Produktes (3) gerichtet wird, der neben dem Bereich liegt, auf den durch den ersten Satz Sprühkomponenten (21) Leim aufgetragen wurde, und einer zweiten Betriebsposition, die von der ersten Betriebsposition abgewinkelt weggedreht ist, in der Leim alternativ auf eine Seitenfläche dieses Produkts (3) gesprüht werden kann, bewegbar ist.
  3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, wobei der zweite Satz Sprühkomponenten (22) durch einen Rahmen (25) getragen wird, der starr mit einer Welle (26) verbunden ist, die bezogen auf eine fixierte Struktur der Vorrichtung schwenkbar ist und abgewinkelt drehbar ist, sodass sich der zweite Satz Sprühkomponenten (22) von der ersten Betriebsposition neben dem ersten Satz Sprühkomponenten (21) in die zweite Betriebsposition, die von der ersten Betriebsposition abgewinkelt weggedreht ist, bewegt.
  4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, wobei die Welle (26) eine Ebene einnimmt, die sich transversal zur Förderlinie (4) erstreckt und bei einem Winkel von im Wesentlichen 45° relativ zur Horizontalen geneigt ist.
  5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, wobei die Sprüheinrichtungen (24) des zweiten Satzes Sprühkomponenten (22) in der ersten Betriebsposition mit im Wesentlichen vertikalen Achsen und parallel zu den Sprüheinrichtungen (23) des ersten Satzes Sprühkomponenten (21) angeordnet sind, während eine abgewinkelte Drehung des Rahmens (25) um im Wesentlichen 180° weg von der ersten Betriebsposition bewirkt, dass die Sprüheinrichtungen (24) des zweiten Satzes Sprühkomponenten (22) eine Position einnehmen, in der diese Achsen im Wesentlichen horizontal umgedreht sind und transversal zur Förderlinie (4) angeordnet sind.
  6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, wobei das Leimzuführsystem (20) bezogen auf die Förderlinie (4) translatorisch lateral bewegbar ist und somit bei einem solchen Abstand positionierbar ist, dass es während der Schritte des Bewegens des zweiten Satzes Sprühkomponenten (22) zwischen den zwei Betriebspositionen nicht die Förderlinie (4) beeinträchtigt.
  7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, wobei die Sprühkomponenten des zweiten Satzes an einen Rahmen (25) montiert sind, der permanent mit einem Kipphebelmechanismus (27) verbunden ist, der diese Sprühkomponenten in der zweiten Betriebsposition in die erforderliche Betriebshöhe anhebt.
  8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, wobei der erste Satz Sprühkomponenten (21) und der zweite Satz Sprühkomponenten (22) jeweilige Paare Sprühpistolen (23, 24) umfassen, die entlang der Längsachse der Förderlinie (4) versetzte Positionen einnehmen, die nacheinander so aktiviert werden können, dass auf die entlang dieser Förderlinie (4) vorlaufenden Produkte (3) selektiv einzelne Ladungen Leim gerichtet werden.
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