EP2797814B1 - Label applicator for wrap labels - Google Patents

Label applicator for wrap labels Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP2797814B1
EP2797814B1 EP13703036.7A EP13703036A EP2797814B1 EP 2797814 B1 EP2797814 B1 EP 2797814B1 EP 13703036 A EP13703036 A EP 13703036A EP 2797814 B1 EP2797814 B1 EP 2797814B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
label
packaging
transport device
accordance
vertical
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP13703036.7A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2797814A1 (en
Inventor
Jürgen Bernhard
Holger Offermann
Sebastian Ruff
Armin Weckenmann
Marc Naschke
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Bizerba SE and Co KG
Original Assignee
Bizerba SE and Co KG
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Bizerba SE and Co KG filed Critical Bizerba SE and Co KG
Publication of EP2797814A1 publication Critical patent/EP2797814A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2797814B1 publication Critical patent/EP2797814B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/08—Label feeding
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C1/00—Labelling flat essentially-rigid surfaces
    • B65C1/02—Affixing labels to one flat surface of articles, e.g. of packages, of flat bands
    • B65C1/025—Affixing labels to one flat surface of articles, e.g. of packages, of flat bands the label being picked up by the article to be labelled, i.e. the labelling head remaining stationary
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C1/00—Labelling flat essentially-rigid surfaces
    • B65C1/04—Affixing labels, e.g. wrap-around labels, to two or more flat surfaces of a polyhedral article
    • B65C1/042—Affixing labels, e.g. wrap-around labels, to two or more flat surfaces of a polyhedral article using two or more applicators, e.g. cooperating rollers or brushes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/08—Label feeding
    • B65C9/18—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls
    • B65C9/1803—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels being cut from a strip
    • B65C9/1815—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels being cut from a strip and transferred by suction means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/26—Devices for applying labels
    • B65C9/30—Rollers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/26—Devices for applying labels
    • B65C9/36—Wipers; Pressers
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T156/00—Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture
    • Y10T156/10—Methods of surface bonding and/or assembly therefor
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T156/00—Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture
    • Y10T156/17—Surface bonding means and/or assemblymeans with work feeding or handling means
    • Y10T156/1702—For plural parts or plural areas of single part
    • Y10T156/1744—Means bringing discrete articles into assembled relationship
    • Y10T156/1768—Means simultaneously conveying plural articles from a single source and serially presenting them to an assembly station

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an applicator device for applying wrap-around labels to packaging.
  • packaging is provided with different labels on several sides.
  • the labels may include price and weight information or other product information.
  • the so-called C-wrap labeling uses a label, a so-called wrap-around label, which can carry all the product information and is applied to the packaging in such a way that it encloses the packaging on three sides.
  • the labels can also be used simultaneously to securely close the packaging.
  • the labels are donated by a label printer vertically down to an application position.
  • the labels hang through an opening in a conveyor on which the packages are transported.
  • the respective label can then be picked up by a respective moving package.
  • the label is first applied to the front side of the package and then pressed by means of appropriate brushes or the like to the top and bottom of the package.
  • Such an applicator device according to the preamble of claim 1, is from the US 6,155,322 known.
  • the labels can also be donated from the bottom up, as it is from the US 2009/0056872 A1 is known.
  • the publication GB 2 040 869 A describes an applicator device for applying wrapping labels to packaging, comprising a turntable, which is adapted to a donated from a label dispenser in the vertical direction initially in an intermediate position label from the intermediate position by a rotary movement into an Applizierposition in which the label of a moving packaging is receivable to transport.
  • the publication GB 2 336 580 A describes labeling devices that deliver labels vertically down directly into the application position, and labeling devices that are constructed so that the labels are moved in a circular path to be applied to a package.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an applicator of the type mentioned, which can ensure a high throughput.
  • an applicator device with the features of claim 1, and in particular by an applicator device with a transverse transport device, which is adapted to one of a label dispenser, in particular label printer, in the vertical direction initially donated in an intermediate position label from the intermediate position transverse to the vertical, in particular horizontally, and / or transversely to the dispensing direction in an Applizierposition in which the label is receivable by a moving packaging to transport.
  • the dispensing, in particular printing, of labels on the one hand and the feeding of labels into the application position or the retention of the labels in the application position on the other hand can be decoupled from one another. Therefore, the dispensing or printing of the next label can at least already be started or even completed while the preceding label is still between the intermediate position and the application position or in the Applizierposition or the application of the previous label is not finally completed on a package.
  • the applicator device is designed to perform a dispensing, in particular printing, and a transfer process by the cross-transfer device simultaneously and / or temporally overlapping. As a result, the throughput of the applicator device can be increased compared to applicator devices known from the prior art. In particular, there is a linear transport into the intermediate position and / or application position.
  • a transit packaging is to be understood as a packaging which moves relative to the applicator device.
  • Under a label donated in the vertical direction is also understood to mean a label donated at least substantially in the vertical direction.
  • the label can be dispensed with an inclination of up to 30 °, in particular up to 15 °, against the vertical.
  • the applicator device may be a pricing device.
  • the packages are transported on a conveyor belt or conveyor belt.
  • the applicator device may be combined with label dispensers otherwise made, especially label printers, conveyor belts for packaging and / or dynamic balances, or these may also be part of the claimed applicator device.
  • the applicator device can be a label dispenser, in particular label printer, which is adapted to donate the label in the vertical position in the intermediate position, and / or a transport device, which is designed and arranged such, the packaging along a transport path, through the Applizierposition pass, transport, embrace.
  • the transverse transport device is designed as a cross conveyor belt, in particular as a horizontal conveyor belt, which may comprise at least two mutually parallel individual bands, wherein preferably the distance between the two outer individual bands is adjustable to each other. In particular, the height of the top single band is adjustable. This allows the cross conveyor to be adapted to the size of the respective labels.
  • a vertical transport device in particular a vertical conveyor belt, arranged laterally of the transverse transport device, which is designed to transport a label donated by the label dispenser to the intermediate position or at least to support this transport, as may be the case the label is still partially inserted in the label dispenser and at least also moved forward by the label dispenser.
  • the vertical transport device may also comprise at least two mutually parallel individual bands.
  • the intermediate position preferably comprises a predefinable, adjustable vertical position. This allows the label overhang to be set at the top and bottom of the packages, i. the length of the sections of the wrap-around label that are located at the top and bottom of the packages after application.
  • the transverse transport device and / or the aforementioned vertical transport device preferably comprises means for holding the label to the transverse transport device and / or to the vertical transport device, in particular during transport by means of negative pressure or suction air.
  • the transverse transport device For receiving the label by the transverse transport device may be provided in particular a at least partially movable pressure device, in particular a pressure roller, with which the label is pressed against the transverse transport device.
  • the pressure device can, for example, approach the label linearly or be pivoted to the label.
  • a lift-off mechanism may be provided.
  • the lift-off mechanism may comprise means for holding the label by negative pressure or suction air at transversely movable, in particular perpendicular to the conveying plane of the transverse transport means Abhebbeimplantationn.
  • lifting the label from the transverse transport device is not absolutely necessary.
  • two vertical transport means are provided, which are arranged on two opposite sides of the Applizierposition.
  • the label dispensers are part of the applicator device
  • two label printers are preferably also provided, which are then likewise arranged on the two opposite sides of the applicator position.
  • the transverse transport device is designed as a conveyor belt which is operable in both directions of rotation.
  • the labels may be smoothed to a certain extent in passing.
  • guide means may be provided which counteract a delay in the movement of the package when receiving the label.
  • the package may be clamped by means of side conveyor belts to prevent slippage in picking up the label, which provides some resistance to movement of the package.
  • the invention further relates to a method for applying wrapping labels to packaging according to claim 14, wherein a from a label dispenser, in particular label printer, initially donated in an intermediate position label from a transverse conveyor from the intermediate position transverse to the vertical in an Applizierposition, in the label is received by a moving packaging, is transported.
  • Preferred embodiments of the method according to the invention result analogously from the developments of the applicator device according to the invention.
  • the in the Fig. 1 to 3 Applicator device according to the invention shown comprises a first label printer 11, which is adapted to donate elongated labels 13 at least approximately vertically, in particular downwards.
  • the respective label 13 is ultimately used to be applied on three sides of a package 15 (see. Fig. 3 ).
  • the applicator device is therefore a C-wrap applicator, and the label 13 may be referred to as a wrap-around label.
  • the donated labels 13 are transported further downwards into an intermediate position by a first vertical conveyor belt 17, which in the illustrated example comprises two mutually parallel individual belts.
  • the vertical position of the labels 13 in the intermediate position is predetermined and adjustable, ie it is adjustable how far the labels 13 are transported by the vertical conveyor belt 17 down. As a result, the label overhang at the top and bottom of the packages 15 can ultimately be adjusted.
  • the labels 13 are transported horizontally by means of a transverse conveyor belt 19 into an application position (cf. Fig. 1 and 2 ) located in the transport path of the packages 15, so that the labels 13 can be picked up by the passing packages 15.
  • the labels 13 are located between two with a sufficient distance one behind the other arranged conveyor belt sections 21, 21 'of a conveyor belt on which the packages 15 are transported.
  • the labels 13 are held on the vertical conveyor belt 17 and the cross conveyor belt 19 respectively through suction holes, which are subjected to negative pressure.
  • pressure rollers 27 are provided, which can be pressed against the back of the labels 13 via an otherwise not shown pressing device, so that the labels 13 are pressed against the transverse conveyor belt 19 again with their front side become.
  • the first label printer 11 and the first vertical conveyor belt 17 are each arranged on one of the two sides of the application position.
  • a corresponding second label printer 11 'and a corresponding second vertical conveyor belt 17' is provided, which are connected in an analogous manner as the first label printer 11 and the first vertical conveyor belt 17 to the cross conveyor belt 19, which is for this purpose over the entire distance between the two vertical conveyor belts 17, 17 'extends.
  • the cross conveyor belt 19 can be operated in both directions of rotation. As a result, the throughput of the applicator device can be further increased.
  • the cross conveyor belt 19 comprises a total of three mutually parallel, in particular horizontal individual belts 23, 23 ', 23 ", wherein the upper of the individual belts 23" in its height is adjustable, for example mechanically via a hand crank.
  • the height of the transverse conveyor belt can be adapted to the length of the labels 13, ie a longer distance between the two outer single bands 23, 23 "is selected for longer labels 13.
  • the lower single band 23 is arranged below the transport plane of the packages 15, the middle one and the upper single band 23 ', 23 "are each arranged above this transport plane.
  • the central single band 23 ' is disposed over the packages 15 passing through the application position.
  • the mean single band 23 ' is also adjustable in height to process packaging 15 different heights can.
  • the labels 13 can be lifted by a lifting mechanism of the cross conveyor belt 19. There is then no cross-transport of the labels 13 even when the cross conveyor belt 19 continues.
  • the lift-off mechanism comprises for this purpose against the conveying direction of the packaging 15 liftable or adjustable Abdschreibmannatn 25, 25 ', 25 "(see, in particular Fig. 4 ) which are provided to each of the single belts 23, 23 ', 23 ", and the discharge bars 25, 25', 25” are also provided with suction holes (not shown) which are subjected to negative pressure around the lifted labels 13 on the discharge bars 25, 25 ', 25 "until they are picked up by packages 15 passing through the application position Fig.

Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Applikatorvorrichtung zum Applizieren von Wickeletiketten auf Verpackungen.The present invention relates to an applicator device for applying wrap-around labels to packaging.

In der Regel werden Verpackungen an mehreren Seiten mit unterschiedlichen Etiketten versehen. Die Etiketten können mit Preis- und Gewichtsinformationen oder sonstigen Produktinformationen versehen sein. Bei der sogenannten C-Wrap-Etikettierung wird ein Etikett verwendet, ein sogenanntes Wickeletikett, das sämtliche Produktinformationen tragen kann und derart auf die Verpackung aufgebracht wird, dass es die Verpackung von drei Seiten umschließt. Damit kann nicht nur die Anzahl der auf eine Verpackung aufzubringenden Etiketten und damit die Anzahl erforderlicher Etikettenrollenwechsel verringert werden, sondern die Etiketten können gleichzeitig auch dazu verwendet werden, die Verpackungen sicher zu verschließen.As a rule, packaging is provided with different labels on several sides. The labels may include price and weight information or other product information. The so-called C-wrap labeling uses a label, a so-called wrap-around label, which can carry all the product information and is applied to the packaging in such a way that it encloses the packaging on three sides. Thus, not only the number of applied to a package labels and thus the number of required label roll changes can be reduced, but the labels can also be used simultaneously to securely close the packaging.

Bei bekannten Applikatorvorrichtungen werden hierzu die Etiketten von einem Etikettendrucker vertikal nach unten in eine Applizierposition gespendet. In der Applizierposition hängen die Etiketten durch eine Öffnung in einem Förderband, auf dem die Verpackungen transportiert werden. In der Applizierposition kann das jeweilige Etikett dann von einer jeweiligen durchfahrenden Verpackung aufgenommen werden. Das Etikett wird dabei zunächst auf die Stirnseite der Verpackung appliziert und anschließend mittels entsprechender Bürsten oder dergleichen auch an die Oberseite und Unterseite der Verpackung angedrückt. Eine derartige Applikatorvorrichtung, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, ist aus der US 6,155,322 bekannt. Die Etiketten können aber auch von unten nach oben gespendet werden, wie es aus der US 2009/0056872 A1 bekannt ist.In known applicator devices for this purpose, the labels are donated by a label printer vertically down to an application position. In the application position, the labels hang through an opening in a conveyor on which the packages are transported. In the application position, the respective label can then be picked up by a respective moving package. The label is first applied to the front side of the package and then pressed by means of appropriate brushes or the like to the top and bottom of the package. Such an applicator device, according to the preamble of claim 1, is from the US 6,155,322 known. The labels can also be donated from the bottom up, as it is from the US 2009/0056872 A1 is known.

Derartige Applikatorvorrichtungen besitzen jedoch den Nachteil, dass lediglich ein relativ geringer Durchsatz erzielt werden kann. Dies liegt in erster Linie daran, dass der Druckvorgang bei Wickeletiketten aufgrund ihrer im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Etiketten in der Regel größeren Länge vergleichsweise lange dauert.However, such applicator devices have the disadvantage that only a relatively low throughput can be achieved. This is primarily due to the fact that the printing process in winding labels takes comparatively long due to their compared to conventional labels usually longer length.

Die Druckschrift GB 2 040 869 A beschreibt eine Applikatorvorrichtung zum Applizieren von Wickeletiketten auf Verpackungen, mit einem Drehtisch, der dazu ausgebildet ist, ein von einem Etikettenspender in vertikaler Richtung zunächst in eine Zwischenposition gespendetes Etikett aus der Zwischenposition durch eine Drehbewegung in eine Applizierposition, in der das Etikett von einer durchfahrenden Verpackung aufnehmbar ist, zu transportieren. Die Druckschrift GB 2 336 580 A beschreibt Etikettiervorrichtungen, die Etiketten vertikal nach unten direkt in die Applizierposition spenden, und Etikettiervorrichtungen, die derart konstruiert sind, dass die Etiketten auf einer Kreisbahn bewegt werden, um auf einer Verpackung aufgebracht zu werden.The publication GB 2 040 869 A describes an applicator device for applying wrapping labels to packaging, comprising a turntable, which is adapted to a donated from a label dispenser in the vertical direction initially in an intermediate position label from the intermediate position by a rotary movement into an Applizierposition in which the label of a moving packaging is receivable to transport. The publication GB 2 336 580 A describes labeling devices that deliver labels vertically down directly into the application position, and labeling devices that are constructed so that the labels are moved in a circular path to be applied to a package.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Applikatorvorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art anzugeben, die einen hohen Durchsatz gewährleisten kann.The invention has for its object to provide an applicator of the type mentioned, which can ensure a high throughput.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Applikatorvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst, und insbesondere durch eine Applikatorvorrichtung mit einer Quertransporteinrichtung, die dazu ausgebildet ist, ein von einem Etikettenspender, insbesondere Etikettendrucker, in vertikaler Richtung zunächst in eine Zwischenposition gespendetes Etikett aus der Zwischenposition quer zur Vertikalen, insbesondere horizontal, und/oder quer zur Spenderichtung in eine Applizierposition, in der das Etikett von einer durchfahrenden Verpackung aufnehmbar ist, zu transportieren.This object is achieved by an applicator device with the features of claim 1, and in particular by an applicator device with a transverse transport device, which is adapted to one of a label dispenser, in particular label printer, in the vertical direction initially donated in an intermediate position label from the intermediate position transverse to the vertical, in particular horizontally, and / or transversely to the dispensing direction in an Applizierposition in which the label is receivable by a moving packaging to transport.

Durch das Vorsehen der Quertransporteinrichtung kann das Spenden, insbesondere Drucken, von Etiketten einerseits und das Zuführen von Etiketten in die Applizierposition bzw. das Verweilen der Etiketten in der Applizierposition andererseits voneinander entkoppelt werden. Daher kann das Spenden bzw. Drucken des nächsten Etiketts zumindest bereits begonnen oder sogar abgeschlossen werden, während sich das vorhergehende Etikett noch zwischen der Zwischenposition und der Applizierposition oder in der Applizierposition befindet bzw. das Aufbringen des vorhergehenden Etiketts auf ein Verpackung noch nicht endgültig abgeschlossen ist. Insbesondere ist die Applikatorvorrichtung dazu ausgebildet, ein Spenden, insbesondere Drucken, und einen Transfervorgang durch die Quertransfereinrichtung gleichzeitig und/oder einander zeitlich überschneidend auszuführen. Hierdurch kann der Durchsatz der Applikatorvorrichtung gegenüber aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Applikatorvorrichtungen gesteigert werden. Insbesondere erfolgt ein linearer Transport in die Zwischenposition und/oder Applizierposition.By providing the transverse transport device, the dispensing, in particular printing, of labels on the one hand and the feeding of labels into the application position or the retention of the labels in the application position on the other hand can be decoupled from one another. Therefore, the dispensing or printing of the next label can at least already be started or even completed while the preceding label is still between the intermediate position and the application position or in the Applizierposition or the application of the previous label is not finally completed on a package. In particular, the applicator device is designed to perform a dispensing, in particular printing, and a transfer process by the cross-transfer device simultaneously and / or temporally overlapping. As a result, the throughput of the applicator device can be increased compared to applicator devices known from the prior art. In particular, there is a linear transport into the intermediate position and / or application position.

Unter einer durchfahrenden Verpackung ist eine relativ zu der Applikatorvorrichtung bewegte Verpackung zu verstehen. Unter einem in vertikaler Richtung gespendeten Etikett ist auch ein zumindest im Wesentlichen in vertikaler Richtung gespendetes Etikett zu verstehen. Beispielsweise kann das Etikett mit einer Neigung von bis zu 30°, insbesondere bis zu 15°, gegen die Vertikale gespendet werden. Bei der Applikatorvorrichtung kann es sich beispielsweise um einen Preisauszeichner handeln.A transit packaging is to be understood as a packaging which moves relative to the applicator device. Under a label donated in the vertical direction is also understood to mean a label donated at least substantially in the vertical direction. For example, the label can be dispensed with an inclination of up to 30 °, in particular up to 15 °, against the vertical. For example, the applicator device may be a pricing device.

Bevorzugt werden die Verpackungen auf einem Förderband bzw. Transportband transportiert. Die Applikatorvorrichtung kann mit anderweitig hergestellten Etikettenspendern, insbesondere Etikettendruckern, Förderbändern für Verpackungen und/oder dynamischen Waagen kombiniert werden, oder diese können auch Teil der beanspruchten Applikatorvorrichtung sein. Demgemäß kann die Applikatorvorrichtung einen Etikettenspender, insbesondere Etikettendrucker, der dazu ausgebildet ist, das Etikett in vertikaler Richtung in die Zwischenposition zu spenden, und/oder eine Transporteinrichtung, die dazu ausgebildet und derart angeordnet ist, die Verpackung entlang einer Transportstrecke, die durch die Applizierposition hindurchführt, zu transportieren, umfassen.Preferably, the packages are transported on a conveyor belt or conveyor belt. The applicator device may be combined with label dispensers otherwise made, especially label printers, conveyor belts for packaging and / or dynamic balances, or these may also be part of the claimed applicator device. Accordingly, the applicator device can be a label dispenser, in particular label printer, which is adapted to donate the label in the vertical position in the intermediate position, and / or a transport device, which is designed and arranged such, the packaging along a transport path, through the Applizierposition pass, transport, embrace.

Die Quertransporteinrichtung ist als Querförderband, insbesondere als Horizontalförderband, ausgebildet, das wenigstens zwei parallel zueinander verlaufende Einzelbänder umfasst kann, wobei bevorzugt der Abstand der beiden äußeren Einzelbänder zueinander einstellbar ist. Insbesondere ist die Höhe des obersten Einzelbands einstellbar. Hierdurch kann das Querförderband an die Größe der jeweiligen Etiketten angepasst werden.The transverse transport device is designed as a cross conveyor belt, in particular as a horizontal conveyor belt, which may comprise at least two mutually parallel individual bands, wherein preferably the distance between the two outer individual bands is adjustable to each other. In particular, the height of the top single band is adjustable. This allows the cross conveyor to be adapted to the size of the respective labels.

Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist eine seitlich der Quertransporteinrichtung angeordnete Vertikaltransporteinrichtung, insbesondere ein Vertikalförderband, vorgesehen, die dazu ausgebildet ist, ein von dem Etikettenspender gespendetes Etikett in die Zwischenposition zu transportieren oder diesen Transport zumindest zu unterstützen, wie es der Fall sein kann, wenn das Etikett teilweise noch im Etikettenspender steckt und zumindest auch durch den Etikettenspender vorwärts bewegt wird. Die Vertikaltransporteinrichtung kann ebenfalls wenigstens zwei parallel zueinander verlaufende Einzelbänder umfassen.According to one embodiment of the invention, a vertical transport device, in particular a vertical conveyor belt, arranged laterally of the transverse transport device is provided, which is designed to transport a label donated by the label dispenser to the intermediate position or at least to support this transport, as may be the case the label is still partially inserted in the label dispenser and at least also moved forward by the label dispenser. The vertical transport device may also comprise at least two mutually parallel individual bands.

Bevorzugt umfasst die Zwischenposition eine vorgebbare, einstellbare vertikale Position. Hierdurch kann der Etikettenüberstand an der Oberseite und Unterseite der Verpackungen eingestellt werden, d.h. die Länge der Abschnitte des Wickeletiketts, die sich nach Applikation an der Oberseite und Unterseite der Verpackungen befinden.The intermediate position preferably comprises a predefinable, adjustable vertical position. This allows the label overhang to be set at the top and bottom of the packages, i. the length of the sections of the wrap-around label that are located at the top and bottom of the packages after application.

Bevorzugt umfasst die Quertransporteinrichtung und/oder die vorgenannte Vertikaltransporteinrichtung Mittel, um das Etikett insbesondere beim Transport durch Unterdruck bzw. Saugluft an der Quertransporteinrichtung und/oder an der Vertikaltransporteinrichtung zu halten.The transverse transport device and / or the aforementioned vertical transport device preferably comprises means for holding the label to the transverse transport device and / or to the vertical transport device, in particular during transport by means of negative pressure or suction air.

Zum Aufnehmen des Etiketts durch die Quertransporteinrichtung kann eine insbesondere zumindest teilweise bewegbare Andruckeinrichtung, insbesondere eine Andruckrolle, vorgesehen sein, mit der das Etikett an die Quertransporteinrichtung andrückbar ist. Die Andruckeinrichtung kann beispielsweise linear an das Etikett herangefahren oder an das Etikett eingeschwenkt werden.For receiving the label by the transverse transport device may be provided in particular a at least partially movable pressure device, in particular a pressure roller, with which the label is pressed against the transverse transport device. The pressure device can, for example, approach the label linearly or be pivoted to the label.

Um das Etikett von der Quertransporteinrichtung zu lösen, insbesondere wenn das Etikett die Applizierposition erreicht hat, kann ein Abhebemechanismus vorgesehen sein. Der Abhebemechanismus kann Mittel umfassen, um das Etikett durch Unterdruck bzw. Saugluft an quer, insbesondere senkrecht zur Förderebene der Quertransporteinrichtung bewegbaren Abhebeelementen zu halten. Ein Abheben des Etiketts von der Quertransporteinrichtung ist jedoch nicht zwingend erforderlich. Grundsätzlich ist es auch möglich, dass eine Verpackung das Etikett beim Durchfahren des Etiketts automatisch von der Quertransporteinrichtung ablöst.In order to release the label from the cross conveyor, in particular when the label has reached the Applizierposition, a lift-off mechanism may be provided. The lift-off mechanism may comprise means for holding the label by negative pressure or suction air at transversely movable, in particular perpendicular to the conveying plane of the transverse transport means Abhebbeelementen. However, lifting the label from the transverse transport device is not absolutely necessary. In principle, it is also possible for a packaging to automatically detach the label from the transverse transport device when passing the label.

Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind zwei Vertikaltransporteinrichtungen vorgesehen, die auf zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Applizierposition angeordnet sind. Sind die Etikettenspender Teil der Applikatorvorrichtung, sind bevorzugt auch zwei Etikettendrucker vorgesehen, die dann ebenfalls auf den beiden gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Applizierposition angeordnet sind. Durch die Verwendung von zwei Etikettenspendern zu beiden Seiten der Applizierposition kann der Durchsatz der Applikatorvorrichtung weiter erhöht werden. Zusätzlich können hierdurch auch unterschiedliche Etiketten appliziert und ein unterbrechungsfreier Betrieb bei einem Etikettenrollenwechsel gewährleistet werden.According to a further embodiment of the invention, two vertical transport means are provided, which are arranged on two opposite sides of the Applizierposition. If the label dispensers are part of the applicator device, two label printers are preferably also provided, which are then likewise arranged on the two opposite sides of the applicator position. By using two label dispensers on either side of the application position, the throughput of the applicator device can be further increased. In addition, this also different labels can be applied and an uninterrupted operation can be ensured in a label roll change.

In diesem Zusammenhang ist es von Vorteil, wenn die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, der Applizierposition die Etiketten alternierend von den beiden gegenüberliegenden Seiten zuzuführen. Hierzu ist es bevorzugt, wenn die Quertransporteinrichtung als Förderband ausgebildet ist, das in beiden Drehrichtungen betreibbar ist.In this context, it is advantageous, when the device is designed, the application position of the labels alternately from the feed to both opposite sides. For this purpose, it is preferred if the transverse transport device is designed as a conveyor belt which is operable in both directions of rotation.

Es kann eine Aufstreifeinrichtung, beispielsweise Bürsten oder dergleichen, vorgesehen sein, durch die das von der Verpackung aufgenommene Etikett auf die Verpackung aufstreifbar bzw. an die Verpackung andrückbar ist. Hierdurch können die Etiketten gewissermaßen im Vorbeilaufen glattgestrichen werden. Zusätzlich oder alternativ können Führungsmittel vorgesehen sein, die einer Verzögerung der Bewegung der Verpackung beim Aufnehmen des Etiketts entgegenwirken. Die Verpackung kann beispielsweise mittels seitlicher Transportbänder geklemmt werden, um einen Schlupf beim Aufnehmen des Etiketts, das der Bewegung des Verpackung einen gewissen Widerstand entgegensetzt, zu verhindern.It may be a Aufrreifeinrichtung, such as brushes or the like, be provided by the label received from the packaging aufstreifbar on the packaging or can be pressed against the packaging. As a result, the labels can be smoothed to a certain extent in passing. Additionally or alternatively, guide means may be provided which counteract a delay in the movement of the package when receiving the label. For example, the package may be clamped by means of side conveyor belts to prevent slippage in picking up the label, which provides some resistance to movement of the package.

Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin auch ein Verfahren zum Applizieren von Wickeletiketten auf Verpackungen gemäß Anspruch 14 , bei dem ein von einem Etikettenspender, insbesondere Etikettendrucker, in vertikaler Richtung zunächst in eine Zwischenposition gespendetes Etikett von einer Quertransporteinrichtung aus der Zwischenposition quer zur Vertikalen in eine Applizierposition, in der das Etikett von einer durchfahrenden Verpackung aufnehmbar ist, transportiert wird.The invention further relates to a method for applying wrapping labels to packaging according to claim 14, wherein a from a label dispenser, in particular label printer, initially donated in an intermediate position label from a transverse conveyor from the intermediate position transverse to the vertical in an Applizierposition, in the label is received by a moving packaging, is transported.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ergeben sich in analoger Weise aus den Weiterbildungen der erfindungsgemäßen Applikatorvorrichtung.Preferred embodiments of the method according to the invention result analogously from the developments of the applicator device according to the invention.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen, der Beschreibung und der Zeichnung beschrieben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in the subclaims, the description and the drawing.

Ein nicht beschränkendes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird nachfolgend beschrieben. Es zeigen, jeweils in schematischer Darstellung,

Fig. 1
eine erfindungsgemäße Applikatorvorrichtung mit einem Querförderband in einer perspektivischen Frontalansicht,
Fig. 2
die Applikatorvorrichtung aus Fig. 1 in einer vergrößerten Darstellung,
Fig. 3
die Applikatorvorrichtung aus Fig. 1 in einer perspektivischen Rückansicht,
Fig. 4a
eine Seitenansicht eines Abhebemechanismus in eingerücktem Zustand, und
Fig. 4b
eine Seitenansicht des Abhebemechanismus aus Fig. 4 in ausgerücktem Zustand.
A non-limiting embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and will be described below. They show, in each case in a schematic representation,
Fig. 1
an applicator device according to the invention with a cross conveyor belt in a perspective frontal view,
Fig. 2
the applicator device Fig. 1 in an enlarged view,
Fig. 3
the applicator device Fig. 1 in a perspective rear view,
Fig. 4a
a side view of a lift-off mechanism in the engaged state, and
Fig. 4b
a side view of the lift-off mechanism Fig. 4 in disengaged state.

Die in den Fig. 1 bis 3 gezeigte erfindungsgemäße Applikatorvorrichtung umfasst einen ersten Etikettendrucker 11, der dazu ausgelegt ist, längliche Etiketten 13 zumindest annähernd vertikal insbesondere nach unten zu spenden. Das jeweilige Etikett 13 wird letztlich dazu verwendet, auf drei Seiten einer Verpackung 15 aufgebracht zu werden (vgl. Fig. 3). Bei der Applikatorvorrichtung handelt es sich daher um einen C-Wrap-Applikator, und das Etikett 13 kann als Wickeletikett bezeichnet werden.The in the Fig. 1 to 3 Applicator device according to the invention shown comprises a first label printer 11, which is adapted to donate elongated labels 13 at least approximately vertically, in particular downwards. The respective label 13 is ultimately used to be applied on three sides of a package 15 (see. Fig. 3 ). The applicator device is therefore a C-wrap applicator, and the label 13 may be referred to as a wrap-around label.

Die gespendeten Etiketten 13 werden von einem ersten Vertikalförderband 17, das im dargestellten Beispiel zwei parallel zueinander verlaufende Einzelbänder umfasst, weiter nach unten in eine Zwischenposition transportiert. Die vertikale Position der Etiketten 13 in der Zwischenposition ist vorgegeben und einstellbar, d.h. es ist einstellbar, wie weit die Etiketten 13 von dem Vertikalförderband 17 nach unten transportiert werden. Hierdurch kann letztlich der Etikettenüberstand an der Oberseite und Unterseite der Verpackungen 15 eingestellt werden.The donated labels 13 are transported further downwards into an intermediate position by a first vertical conveyor belt 17, which in the illustrated example comprises two mutually parallel individual belts. The vertical position of the labels 13 in the intermediate position is predetermined and adjustable, ie it is adjustable how far the labels 13 are transported by the vertical conveyor belt 17 down. As a result, the label overhang at the top and bottom of the packages 15 can ultimately be adjusted.

Aus der Zwischenposition werden die Etiketten 13 mittels eines Querförderbands 19 horizontal in eine Applizierposition transportiert (vgl. die Fig. 1 und 2), die sich in der Transportstrecke der Verpackungen 15 befindet, so dass die Etiketten 13 von den durchfahrenden Verpackungen 15 aufgenommen werden können. Die Etiketten 13 befinden sich dabei zwischen zwei mit ausreichendem Abstand hintereinander angeordneten Förderbandabschnitten 21, 21' eines Förderbands, auf dem die Verpackungen 15 transportiert werden.From the intermediate position, the labels 13 are transported horizontally by means of a transverse conveyor belt 19 into an application position (cf. Fig. 1 and 2 ) located in the transport path of the packages 15, so that the labels 13 can be picked up by the passing packages 15. The labels 13 are located between two with a sufficient distance one behind the other arranged conveyor belt sections 21, 21 'of a conveyor belt on which the packages 15 are transported.

Die Etiketten 13 werden an dem Vertikalförderband 17 und dem Querförderband 19 jeweils durch Sauglöcher, die mit Unterdruck beaufschlagt werden, gehalten. Um die Etiketten 13 von dem Vertikalförderband 17 an das Querförderband 19 zu übergeben, sind Andruckrollen 27 vorgesehen, die über eine ansonsten nicht dargestellte Andruckeinrichtung an die Rückseite der Etiketten 13 andrückbar sind, so dass die Etiketten 13 mit ihrer Vorderseite wiederum an das Querförderband 19 angedrückt werden.The labels 13 are held on the vertical conveyor belt 17 and the cross conveyor belt 19 respectively through suction holes, which are subjected to negative pressure. In order to transfer the labels 13 from the vertical conveyor belt 17 to the cross conveyor belt 19, pressure rollers 27 are provided, which can be pressed against the back of the labels 13 via an otherwise not shown pressing device, so that the labels 13 are pressed against the transverse conveyor belt 19 again with their front side become.

Das Bereitstellen einer der Applizierposition vorgeschalteten Zwischenposition ermöglicht, bereits ein neues Etikett 13 zu drucken, während das vorhergehende Etikett 13 sich noch in der Applizierposition befindet bzw. zumindest noch nicht abschließend von einer Verpackung 15 aufgenommen wurde. Hierdurch kann der Durchsatz gegenüber Applikatorvorrichtungen, bei denen die Etiketten direkt in die Applizierposition gespendet werden, und die erst dann mit dem zeitaufwändigen Drucken eines neuen Etiketts beginnen, wenn das vorhergehende Etikett die Positionierposition wieder verlassen hat, erhöht werden.The provision of an intermediate position upstream of the application position makes it possible to already print a new label 13, while the preceding label 13 is still in the application position or at least not yet finally received by a package 15. This allows throughput over applicator devices where the labels are dispensed directly into the application position and only begin to print with the time-consuming printing of a new label when the previous label has left the positioning position.

Der erste Etikettendrucker 11 und das erste Vertikalförderband 17 sind jeweils auf der einen der beiden Seiten der Applizierposition angeordnet. Darüber hinaus sind auf der anderen der beiden Seiten der Applizierposition ein entsprechender zweiter Etikettendrucker 11' und ein entsprechendes zweites Vertikalförderband 17' vorgesehen, die in analoger Weise wie der erste Etikettendrucker 11 und das erste Vertikalförderband 17 an das Querförderband 19 angebunden sind, das sich hierzu über die gesamte Strecke zwischen den beiden Vertikalförderbändern 17, 17' erstreckt. Dies ermöglicht, der Applizierposition wechselweise Etiketten 13 von links und von rechts zuzuführen. Hierzu ist es bei dem dargestellten Aufbau erforderlich, dass das Querförderband 19 in beiden Drehrichtungen betrieben werden kann. Hierdurch kann der Durchsatz der Applikatorvorrichtung weiter erhöht werden.The first label printer 11 and the first vertical conveyor belt 17 are each arranged on one of the two sides of the application position. In addition, on the other of the two sides of the Applizierposition a corresponding second label printer 11 'and a corresponding second vertical conveyor belt 17' is provided, which are connected in an analogous manner as the first label printer 11 and the first vertical conveyor belt 17 to the cross conveyor belt 19, which is for this purpose over the entire distance between the two vertical conveyor belts 17, 17 'extends. This makes it possible to supply the application position alternately labels 13 from the left and from the right. For this purpose, it is necessary in the illustrated construction that the cross conveyor belt 19 can be operated in both directions of rotation. As a result, the throughput of the applicator device can be further increased.

Das Querförderband 19 umfasst insgesamt drei parallel zueinander verlaufende, insbesondere horizontale Einzelbänder 23, 23', 23", wobei das obere der Einzelbänder 23" in seiner Höhe verstellbar ist, beispielsweise mechanisch über eine Handkurbel. Hierdurch kann die Höhe des Querförderbands an die Länge der Etiketten 13 angepasst werden, d.h. bei längeren Etiketten 13 wird ein größerer Abstand zwischen den beiden äußeren Einzelbändern 23, 23" gewählt. Das untere Einzelband 23 ist unterhalb der Transportebene der Verpackungen 15 angeordnet, das mittlere und das obere Einzelband 23', 23" sind jeweils über dieser Transportebene angeordnet. Das mittlere Einzelband 23' ist über den Verpackungen 15, die sich durch die Applizierposition hindurchbewegen, angeordnet. Das mittlere Einzelband 23' ist ebenfalls in seiner Höhe verstellbar, um Verpackungen 15 unterschiedlicher Höhe verarbeiten zu können.The cross conveyor belt 19 comprises a total of three mutually parallel, in particular horizontal individual belts 23, 23 ', 23 ", wherein the upper of the individual belts 23" in its height is adjustable, for example mechanically via a hand crank. In this way, the height of the transverse conveyor belt can be adapted to the length of the labels 13, ie a longer distance between the two outer single bands 23, 23 "is selected for longer labels 13. The lower single band 23 is arranged below the transport plane of the packages 15, the middle one and the upper single band 23 ', 23 "are each arranged above this transport plane. The central single band 23 'is disposed over the packages 15 passing through the application position. The mean single band 23 'is also adjustable in height to process packaging 15 different heights can.

In der Applizierposition können die Etiketten 13 durch einen Abhebemechanismus von dem Querförderband 19 abgehoben werden. Es erfolgt dann auch bei weiterlaufendem Querförderband 19 kein Quertransport der Etiketten 13 mehr. Der Abhebemechanismus umfasst hierzu entgegen der Förderrichtung der Verpackungen 15 abhebbare bzw. verstellbare Abdrückleisten 25, 25', 25" (vgl. insbesondere Fig. 4), die zu jedem der Einzelbänder 23, 23', 23" vorgesehen sind. Die Abdrückleisten 25, 25', 25" sind ebenfalls mit (nicht dargestellten) Sauglöchern versehen, die mit Unterdruck beaufschlagt werden, um die abgehobenen Etiketten 13 an den Abdrückleisten 25, 25', 25" zu halten, bis sie von durch die Applizierposition hindurchfahrenden Verpackungen 15 aufgenommen werden. In Fig. 4a sind die Abdrückleisten 25, 25', 25" im eingerückten Zustand dargestellt, d.h. das Etikett 13 ist noch nicht von dem Querförderband 19 abgehoben. In Fig. 4b hingegen sind die Abdrückleisten 25, 25', 25" ausgerückt und das Etikett 13 ist von dem Querförderband 19 gelöst.In the Applizierposition the labels 13 can be lifted by a lifting mechanism of the cross conveyor belt 19. There is then no cross-transport of the labels 13 even when the cross conveyor belt 19 continues. The lift-off mechanism comprises for this purpose against the conveying direction of the packaging 15 liftable or adjustable Abdrückleisten 25, 25 ', 25 "(see, in particular Fig. 4 ) which are provided to each of the single belts 23, 23 ', 23 ", and the discharge bars 25, 25', 25" are also provided with suction holes (not shown) which are subjected to negative pressure around the lifted labels 13 on the discharge bars 25, 25 ', 25 "until they are picked up by packages 15 passing through the application position Fig. 4a the Abdrückleisten 25, 25 ', 25 "shown in the engaged state, ie the label 13 is not yet lifted from the cross conveyor belt 19. In Fig. 4b In contrast, the Abdrückleisten 25, 25 ', 25 "disengaged and the label 13 is released from the cross conveyor belt 19.

Schließlich ist aus den Fig. 4a und 4b noch eine Aufstreifeinrichtung erkennbar, die zwei lediglich schematisch dargestellte Bürsten 29, 29' umfasst, die an den beiden Abdrückleisten 25, 25' angebracht sind und die von oben und unten in die Transportstrecke der Verpackungen 15 hineinragen, um die Etiketten 13 fest an die Oberseite und die Unterseite der Verpackungen 15 anzudrücken.Finally, out of the Fig. 4a and 4b still a Aufrreifeinrichtung recognizable, comprising two only schematically illustrated brushes 29, 29 ', which are attached to the two Abdrückleisten 25, 25' and which protrude from above and below in the transport path of the packaging 15 to the labels 13 fixed to the top and to press the bottom of the packages 15.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1111
Etikettendruckerlabel printers
1313
Etikettlabel
1515
Verpackungpackaging
1717
VertikalförderbandVertical conveyor
1919
HorizontalförderbandHorizontal conveyor belt
2121
FörderbandabschnittConveyor belt section
2323
EinzelbandSingle band
2525
AbdrückleisteAbdrückleiste
2727
Andruckrollepinch
2929
Bürstebrush

Claims (14)

  1. An applicator apparatus for applying wrapping labels (13) onto packaging (15), wherein the label (13) is applied to the packaging (15) such that it surrounds the packaging (15) from three sides, characterized in that
    the applicator apparatus has a transverse conveyor belt (19) and a vertical transport device (17) so that a label (13) dispensed from a label dispenser, in particular a label printer (11), is first transported in a vertical direction into an intermediate position by means of the vertical transport device (17); and is transported from the intermediate position by means of the transverse conveyor belt (19) transversely to the vertical into an application position in which the label (13) can be received by a packaging (15) moving through.
  2. An applicator apparatus in accordance with claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the transverse conveyor belt (19) comprises at least two individual belts (23) extending in parallel with one another.
  3. An applicator apparatus in accordance with claim 2,
    characterized in that the spacing of the two outer individual belts (23) can be set with
    respect to one another.
  4. An applicator apparatus in accordance with any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the vertical transport device (17) is arranged at a side of the transverse transport device (19), in particular comprises a vertical conveyor belt and is configured to transport a label (13) dispensed from the label dispenser (11) into the intermediate position.
  5. An applicator apparatus in accordance with any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the intermediate position comprises a predefinable, adjustable vertical position.
  6. An applicator apparatus in accordance with any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the transverse transport device (19) and/or a vertical transport device (17) comprise/ comprises means to hold the label (13) at the transverse transport device (19) and/or at the vertical transport device (17) by vacuum.
  7. An applicator apparatus in accordance with any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a pressing device, in particular a pressing roller (27), is provided for receiving the label (13) by the transverse transport device (19), with which pressing device the label (13) can be pressed onto the transverse transport device (19).
  8. An applicator apparatus in accordance with any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a lifting mechanism (25) is provided for releasing the label (13) from the transverse transport device (19).
  9. An applicator apparatus in accordance with any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    two vertical transport devices (17) are provided which are arranged on two oppositely disposed sides of the application position.
  10. An applicator apparatus in accordance with claim 9, characterized in that
    the apparatus is configured to supply the labels (13) to the application position alternately from the two oppositely disposed sides.
  11. An applicator apparatus in accordance with claim 10, characterized in that
    the transverse transport device (19) is configured as a conveyor belt which can be operated in both directions of rotation for the alternating supply.
  12. An applicator apparatus in accordance with any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a brushing-on device (29) is provided by which the label (13) received by the packaging (15) can be brushed onto the packaging (15); and/or in that guide means are provided which counteract a delay in the movement of the packaging (15) on the reception of the label (13).
  13. An applicator apparatus in accordance with any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    a label dispenser, in particular a label printer (11), is provided which is configured to dispense the label (13) in the vertical direction into the intermediate position; and/or in that a transport device (21) is provided which is configured and arranged in such a manner to transport the packaging (15) along a transport path which leads through the application position.
  14. A method of applying wrapping labels onto packaging, wherein a label dispensed from a label dispenser, in particular a label printer, is first transported in the vertical direction into an intermediate position and is transported from the intermediate position by a transverse conveyor belt (19) transversely to the vertical into an application position in which the label can be received by a packaging passing through, wherein the label (13) is applied to the packaging (15) such that it surrounds the packaging (15) from three sides.
EP13703036.7A 2012-02-06 2013-02-05 Label applicator for wrap labels Active EP2797814B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102012002250A DE102012002250A1 (en) 2012-02-06 2012-02-06 applicator
PCT/EP2013/052253 WO2013117554A1 (en) 2012-02-06 2013-02-05 Applicator device for wrapping labels

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2797814A1 EP2797814A1 (en) 2014-11-05
EP2797814B1 true EP2797814B1 (en) 2016-12-21

Family

ID=47678804

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP13703036.7A Active EP2797814B1 (en) 2012-02-06 2013-02-05 Label applicator for wrap labels

Country Status (5)

Country Link
US (1) US9701432B2 (en)
EP (1) EP2797814B1 (en)
DE (1) DE102012002250A1 (en)
DK (1) DK2797814T3 (en)
WO (1) WO2013117554A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102012002250A1 (en) * 2012-02-06 2013-08-08 Bizerba Gmbh & Co Kg applicator
ES2535901B1 (en) 2013-11-15 2016-02-24 Albéniz Etiquetaje Industrial, S.L. Labeling machine
DE102014001741A1 (en) 2014-02-11 2015-08-13 Espera-Werke Gmbh Labeling device, labeling system and method for loading a product with a label
DE102014109853A1 (en) 2014-07-14 2016-01-14 Bizerba Gmbh & Co. Kg applicator
US11053044B2 (en) * 2016-06-29 2021-07-06 Marel Ltd Labelling apparatus
US11724846B2 (en) * 2020-08-13 2023-08-15 Id Technology Llc Overhead label print and apply system

Family Cites Families (14)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE542606C (en) * 1929-11-09 1932-01-27 Dentler & Maass G M B H Device for banding boxes on their narrow sides
DE616370C (en) * 1931-02-07 1935-09-05 Georg Dudenhoeffer Device for banding packages
DE2901825A1 (en) * 1979-01-18 1980-07-31 Hauni Werke Koerber & Co Kg DEVICE FOR APPLYING A LABEL TO PACKAGES OF THE TOBACCO PROCESSING INDUSTRY
US4473429A (en) * 1982-09-28 1984-09-25 Label-Aire Inc. High speed wrap around label applicator and method
US5635017A (en) * 1995-10-30 1997-06-03 Morrow; Thomas A. Apparatus for applying closure tabs
GB2328427A (en) * 1997-08-12 1999-02-24 Moorhouse & Son Ltd P Labelling with labels cut from non-backed strip
US6173551B1 (en) * 1998-04-07 2001-01-16 Philip Morris Incorporated Ink jet coder system and method
GB2336580B (en) * 1998-04-25 2002-09-11 Sovereign Labelling Sys Ltd Article labelling machine and method
US6155322A (en) 1998-08-17 2000-12-05 Inline Plastics Corp. Label applying apparatus and method therefor
CA2639244C (en) 2007-08-30 2014-10-07 Ossid Llc Labeling apparatus for applying wrap labels and method
GB2456511A (en) * 2008-01-15 2009-07-22 Nobac Ltd Label roll and plant
DE102008007890B4 (en) * 2008-02-07 2022-10-13 Multivac Marking & Inspection Gmbh & Co. Kg Cross web labeling process and labeller
ITBO20090050A1 (en) * 2009-02-04 2010-08-05 Gd Spa METHOD AND UNIT OF WRITING TO APPLY A CLOSING CLAMP TO A SOFT CIGARETTE PACKAGE
DE102012002250A1 (en) * 2012-02-06 2013-08-08 Bizerba Gmbh & Co Kg applicator

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
US20150007936A1 (en) 2015-01-08
DE102012002250A1 (en) 2013-08-08
DK2797814T3 (en) 2017-03-13
EP2797814A1 (en) 2014-11-05
WO2013117554A1 (en) 2013-08-15
US9701432B2 (en) 2017-07-11

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2797814B1 (en) Label applicator for wrap labels
DE2552131C2 (en) Temporary storage, in particular for packaging systems
EP1992579B1 (en) Device for aligning containers with a conveyor track
EP2110348B1 (en) Palletising device and method for transferring packets from an intake station to a packet grabber
DE2643709A1 (en) SORTING DEVICE FOR UNORDERLY DISTRIBUTED PARTS
EP2258559B1 (en) Book production line for the production of books composed of a book cover and a connected book block
EP3237290B1 (en) Apparatus and method for labelling of single packages
DE2615560A1 (en) MACHINE FOR LINGING DIFFERENT COMPONENTS
DE3315495C2 (en) Device for storing paper sheets or the like.
EP2174873B1 (en) Labelling device
EP2910482A1 (en) Form, fill and seal machine with labelling device
DE102014114298A1 (en) Container treatment device
EP2186735B1 (en) Labelling device
CH694556A5 (en) Packaging line for stacked printed products, such as magazines or magazines.
EP2617667B1 (en) Method and device for forming packages or partial packages from loose stacked printed products
EP2112069B1 (en) Method and device for packaging portioned products in a wrapper
EP1712471B1 (en) Device and method for packaging articles
EP2636604A1 (en) Method for producing a sticker around a packed good and sticker machine for same
DE102006023299B3 (en) Plastic foil thermoforming machine has transport grip lifting leading edge of waste material for transfer to shredder station
WO2017025218A1 (en) Method and device for joining label sleeves
EP3156250A1 (en) Method for applying at least one enclosing element to a flat product composition, and enclosing element applying device for carrying out the method
DE102015217665A1 (en) Device for conveying at least one charge carrier and method for operating such a device
EP3449079B1 (en) Method and device for sealing insulated glass blanks
EP1809557B1 (en) Method and device for inserting flat articles into printed products
EP3174798B1 (en) Device and method for producing bundles from containers

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20140728

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20160524

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: BIZERBA SE & CO. KG

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 855235

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20170115

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502013005821

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 5

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DK

Ref legal event code: T3

Effective date: 20170310

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: FP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170322

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170321

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20170228

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170421

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170421

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170321

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 502013005821

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20170228

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20170228

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20170922

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20170205

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20170228

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 6

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20170205

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MM01

Ref document number: 855235

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20180205

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180205

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20130205

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20161221

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Payment date: 20230220

Year of fee payment: 11

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20230217

Year of fee payment: 11

Ref country code: DK

Payment date: 20230220

Year of fee payment: 11

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20230221

Year of fee payment: 11

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20230216

Year of fee payment: 11