EP3129297A1 - Procédé et dispositif pour garnir des moyens d'emballage avec des étiquettes - Google Patents

Procédé et dispositif pour garnir des moyens d'emballage avec des étiquettes

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EP3129297A1
EP3129297A1 EP15710741.8A EP15710741A EP3129297A1 EP 3129297 A1 EP3129297 A1 EP 3129297A1 EP 15710741 A EP15710741 A EP 15710741A EP 3129297 A1 EP3129297 A1 EP 3129297A1
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label
base
additional
labels
labeling
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Michael Zwilling
Gunnar Clausen
Klaus Krämer
Nikolaus Alexander HABERS
Andreas Ullrich
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KHS GmbH
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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
    • B65C9/26—Devices for applying labels
    • 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
    • B65C9/12—Removing separate labels from stacks
    • 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
    • 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
    • B65C9/46—Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
    • 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
    • B65C9/0015—Preparing the labels or articles, e.g. smoothing, removing air bubbles
    • B65C2009/0018—Preparing the labels

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  • the invention relates to a method according to the preamble of claim 1 or 2, to a labeling system, for example in the form of a labeling unit according to the preamble of claim 8 or 9 and to a device or labeling machine according to the preamble of claim 12.
  • Label element to be applied in the form of another label This is the case, for example, when internationally active beverage bottlers use the same basic or basic label in all the countries in which they are active, but this must be provided with additional, country-specific information in individual countries or for individual countries.
  • composition of the product in the respective national language is e.g. different rules that apply to labeling in different countries and / or different ones
  • the addition of the additional label simplifies supply chain logistics because the base label can be kept unchanged and only the exportable packaging using the additional labels can be provided with the additional and / or alternative information required using the additional label.
  • the base labels are applied and then the additional labels are applied, each with separate labeling units, in such a way that the base labels and then with another labeling unit are applied to the already unmarked packaging with a first labeling unit to the
  • Equipment features do not reach, so in many cases the required optical quality of the overall equipment (base label, plus additional label) can not be met, including due to tolerances in the centering of the packaging during labeling and / or by tolerances of the packaging diameter.
  • JP 2003-237 748 A1 Also known is a method and a labeling system with the features of the preamble of claim 1 and claim 8 (JP 2003-237 748 A1), cut in the basis of a web-shaped label material base labels forming part lengths and then held on a transfer drum to a donor edge over be led to the application of a
  • Base labels done Also known are a method and a labeling system for processing single-sheet labels (DE 31 10 187 C2) with peripheral label pallets provided on a pallet carrier. For simultaneous application of a
  • Strip labels, a breast label and a hull label on the respective packaging formed by a bottle are removed with each glued label pallet first the strip label and then the label label and the label corresponding to the hull label.
  • control technology means an additional effort.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a method which allows an exact position and / or position-correct arrangement of the additional label elements on the base labels.
  • a method according to claim 1 or 2 is formed.
  • a labeling system, such as labeling is the subject of claim 8 or 9.
  • a device for equipping packaging is the subject of
  • the invention is based on the finding that within the labeling system or the labeling unit, the respective position of the base labels and the additional label elements to be applied thereto are exactly defined and / or adjustable, so that they can only be used within the labeling system or the labeling system
  • the additional label element is, for example, a flat one
  • Element in the form of an additional label may also be a preferably flat, but three-dimensionally shaped element, for example in the form of a three-dimensionally designed sticker or trailer.
  • the labeling system according to the invention comprises at least two labeling units or stations, which are combined to form a work station of a device for equipping or labeling packaging materials and of which at least one labeling unit or station for mounting or attaching the additional
  • Label elements provide base labels on the packaging.
  • the labeling system is a labeling unit in the form of a labeling unit or station for applying the additional ones
  • Label elements providing base labels on the packaging, wherein in this labeling the at least one labeling unit or station for mounting or attaching the additional label elements is integrated on or to the base labels.
  • "packaging means” are packagings or containers, in particular also packagings or containers which are customarily used in the foodstuffs sector and especially in the beverage sector, preferably containers, such as bottles, cans, and also soft packagings, for example those made of cardboard and / or plastic film and / or metal foil, transport containers, eg crates etc.
  • roll-fed labels are labels that are withdrawn from and separated from a web or strip-shaped label material provided as a supply roll These labels are then preferred in each case after the handing over of their thereby leading label end to a packaging material (in particular container ) applied by rolling on the packaging, for which the packaging means about its packaging axis, usually about its vertical axis
  • Packaging center axis is rotated at high speed.
  • the respective roll-fed label is provided with a glue application at least at its leading label end and at its label end lagging in the transfer, but may also be designed to be self-adhesive.
  • the expression “substantially” or “approximately” or “approximately” in the sense of the invention means deviations from the exact value by +/- 10%, preferably by + 1-5% and / or deviations in the form of Function insignificant
  • a labeling unit or station incorporated in a labeling system for example a labeling unit, for applying the base labels, e.g. in a labeling or in a labeling unit for processing a web or tape-shaped label material or in a labeling or in a
  • Labeling unit is integrated for processing single-sheet labels.
  • the method is designed, for example, such that single-label label elements or label elements separated or detached from a web or strip-shaped material are used as additional label elements,
  • self-adhesive label elements for example self-adhesive label elements on both sides, are used as additional label elements or
  • the glue application preferably takes place immediately before this connection
  • Label carrier e.g. on a label pallet of the labeling system or the
  • attachment or attachment of the at least one additional label element is controlled by a sensor which determines the position and / or position of the
  • the bonding of the label elements to the base labels takes place by welding, for example by laser or ultrasonic welding,
  • the labeling system or the labeling unit are designed, for example,
  • a sensor system for detecting the respective current position and / or position of the respective base label and for controlling a positional and / or positionally accurate attachment of the at least one additional label element to the base label,
  • the at least one further labeling unit or station is designed for processing single-sheet label elements or for processing label elements provided with a ribbon or web-shaped label material, or
  • means for applying an adhesive for connecting the respective additional label element to the base element are provided, these means being formed for example by at least one glue nozzle, for example by a glue nozzle for hot glue, by a glue roller or a glue stamp,
  • Figure 1 is a side view of a packaging material in the form of a bottle, provided with a base label and with an arranged on this base label additional label element in the form of an additional label.
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic illustration and a plan view of a labeling machine of a rotating design for equipping packaging materials, each with a base label and an additional label, according to the prior art
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic representation in plan view of a labeling machine according to the invention for equipping packaging with a base label and with an additional label element in the form of an additional label;
  • FIG. 4 shows a schematic illustration and a plan view of a labeling system in the form of a labeling unit of the labeling machine of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a simplified sectional view of a partial length of a band or
  • FIG. 6 shows a base label provided with an additional label element in the form of an adhesive strip
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic representation of a packaging material, for example in the form of a bottle, on a circular-cylindrical packaging material region in the form of a banderole-like completely enclosing label of FIG. 6;
  • Fig. 8 in a simplified schematic representation and in plan view
  • Labeling system in the form of a labeling unit for applying single-sheet labels provided with an additional label element in the form of an additional label to packaging material; 9 and 10 a provided with the additional label element single sheet label in side view (Fig. 9) and in a simplified sectional view (Fig. 10).
  • 1 is a packaging material in the form of a container or a bottle, for example a PET bottle.
  • the packaging means 1 is provided with a base label 2 and with an additional label element 3, which is applied in a predetermined orientation and position on the side facing away from the packaging and thus visible front of the base label 2, in a predetermined orientation and position with respect to at least an equipment feature of the base label 2.
  • the equipment feature is indicated schematically in the figure 1 with the broken line 4 and is formed for example by a graphic and / or visual component or by an edge or edge, etc. of the base label 2.
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation and a top view of a
  • Labeling machine 5 revolving design, as previously used to equip
  • Label element 3 is used.
  • This known labeling machine 5 comprises a rotatable about the vertical axis of the machine rotor 6, at its periphery a plurality of treatment positions 6.1 for receiving a respective packaging
  • the to be labeled packaging 1 are formed.
  • the to be labeled packaging 1 are the
  • Treatment items 6.1 each individually via a package inlet 7 supplied.
  • the packaging means 1 provided with the base label 2 and the additional label element 3 are taken from the treatment positions 6.1 on a package outlet 8.
  • the packaging means 1, which are oriented in the vertical direction with their package center axis PA, are first provided with the rotor 6 to a labeling unit 9 for applying the respective base label 2 and subsequently to a further labeling unit 10 for applying the respective additional label element 3 to the respective packaging material 1 already present Base label 2 moves past.
  • the disadvantage is that it is not possible with this procedure, always the exact location and / or position of the additional label element 3 on the base element
  • Figures 3 - 5 show a schematic representation and a plan view of a
  • Labeling machine 5a according to the invention with a labeling unit 1 1 and a web or strip-shaped label material 12 for use in a
  • the labeling machine 5a in turn comprises the rotating around the vertical axis of the machine rotor 6, which forms at its circumference distributed at equal angular intervals around the machine axis packaging treatment positions 6.1 to which the to be labeled packaging 1 fed individually via the package inlet 7 and those with the base label. 2 and the additional label element 3 provided packaging 1 are removed at the packaging outlet 8.
  • the label unit 1 1 is a in the illustrated embodiment
  • Labeling station 1 1 .2 in the form of a station for applying, for example, self-adhesive labels that form the respective additional label element 3.
  • the base label 2 forming label material is withdrawn as a web from a supply or a label roll 2.1 and before applying the respective base label 2 to a packaging 1 within the labeling unit 1 1 at the
  • Labeling station 1 1 .2 passed where the additional label elements 3, for. are applied as self-adhesive elements on the base labels 2 forming web or tape-shaped label material, so that after passing through the labeling station 1 1 .2 in the Figure 5 generally denoted by 12
  • Label material is obtained in which each base label 2 at its front with an additional label element 3 in the form of an additional label
  • the labeling 1 1 is designed for processing roll-fed labels in the form of non-adhesive base labels 2, which are generated by peeling and separating from a web or tape-shaped label material.
  • the respective base label 2 is provided with at least one glue application on its leading in the transfer to a packaging 1 label end, by
  • Label elements 3 are controlled by suitable means or by a suitable sensor 14, for example by a camera and image processing system and / or sensors, e.g. taking into account and / or recording distinctive features of the base label 2 or the tape or web-shaped label material 12 forming these labels, for example by detecting print marks on the base labels 2 or on the base label
  • Label material 12 are provided. With the sensor 14 are the
  • FIG. 6 shows a web-shaped label material 12a forming the base labels 2 (roll-fed labels). Prior to the transfer of each separated from the label material 12a base label 2 this is the back of his vorseilenden in the transfer label end with an additional label element 3a in the form of a double-sided self-adhesive tape Mistake.
  • the application of the additional label elements 3a again takes place within the labeling unit 1 1 with the labeling station 1 1 .2, namely controlled by the sensor 14.
  • the additional label elements 3 a which are provided on the non-visible after labeling back of the respective base label 2 , carried out in the label transfer to the packaging 1, the fixing of the respective base label 2 on the packaging 1 and after the complete
  • each base label 2 at the trailing at the handover label end of each base label 2 also an additional
  • Label element 3a provide.
  • the use of the label elements 3a also has the advantage that it is possible to dispense with the provision of glue for the fixing of the leading and trailing label ends, thereby avoiding the contamination inevitably resulting from the use of glue.
  • the cleaning and maintenance effort is thereby reduced, as well as hazards are avoided by hot glue and hot surfaces.
  • FIG. 8 shows, in a schematic representation, a labeling unit 15 suitable for this purpose, which is used in the labeling machine 5 a instead of the labeling unit 1 1.
  • the labeling unit 15 comprises a labeling station 15.1 for processing individual sheet labels and a labeling station 15.2 integrated into the labeling unit 15 for applying the additional label elements 3 to the base labels 2 before they are transferred to the respective packaging means 1 moved past the labeling unit 15 with the rotor 6, as shown schematically in Figures 9 and 10.
  • Central element of the labeling station 15.1 is an order an axis parallel to the machine axis encircling (arrow B) drivable pallet carrier 16 with a plurality of controlled hinged label pallets 17, with the pallet carrier 16, inter alia at a Beleimungsstation 18 for applying a cold or label glue, then to a label magazine 19 for removing each of the first, there as base sheet label ready base label 2, then to the labeling station 15.2 for applying the additional
  • Transfer cylinder 19 for transferring the respective with the additional
  • Label element 3 provided base label 2 to the past the labeling unit 15 over packaging 1.
  • the additional label elements 3 are
  • Label elements 3 on the base labels 2 takes place.
  • the base labels 2 held with their backs on the label pallets 17 are freely accessible on their label front side, so that the application of the label elements 3 is possible without problems. Furthermore, the base labels 2 by the cold or label glue
  • the label elements 3 is achieved in that they are self-adhesive.
  • At least one glue nozzle preferably with at least one glue nozzle for hot glue, with a glue roller or a glue stamp are provided.
  • a glue roller or a glue stamp is provided.
  • Base labels 2 wherein the label elements 3 are provided, for example, as a cut sheet label elements or by a web or strip-shaped material by cutting ready.
  • the glue application for attaching the respective label element 3 to the base label 2 is preferably carried out only immediately before connecting the label elements 3 with the base elements 2. Furthermore, this connection can also be effected by welding, for example by laser and / or ultrasonic welding, in particular then , if the
  • a weldable material for example, consist of a thermoplastic material and / or the label elements 3 are provided on its back with a melting adhesive under heat adhesive.
  • the label elements 3 embodied as additional labels are also, for example, information carriers in the invention, e.g. by their imprint
  • label elements 3 are, for example, additional labels that
  • Label element 3 is formed to adapt to special events and / or events. Furthermore, the label elements 3 can also be designed as a collection image, collection or discount points, luminous stars, decals, etc., in which case the adhesive bond between the label elements 3 and the base elements 2 is designed so that a detachment of the label elements 3 is easily possible.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un procédé pour garnir des moyens d'emballage (1), en particulier des récipients, de telle façon que chaque moyen d'emballage soit muni d'au moins une étiquette de base (2) et d'au moins un élément d'étiquette (3) supplémentaire, prévue pour l'étiquette de base.
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