EP4188814A1

EP4188814A1 - Device for labeling containers

Info

Publication number: EP4188814A1
Application number: EP21748858.4A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Michael Neubauer; Wolfgang Roidl; Hartmut Davidson; Stefan Scherl; Heinrich Bielmeier
Original assignee: Krones AG
Current assignee: Krones AG
Priority date: 2020-07-31
Filing date: 2021-07-22
Publication date: 2023-06-07
Also published as: WO2022023168A1; DE102020120288A1; CN116056980A; US20230271739A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10A-10E) for labeling containers (12). The device (10A-10E) has a container conveyor (14) for conveying containers (12) and at least one label dispenser (18) for providing labels. The device (10A-10E) has at least one planar drive system (16A-16E) which is configured so as to transport labels from the at least one label dispenser (18) to the container conveyor (14) in order to apply the label onto the containers (12). The device can improve flexibility during labeling processes.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Device for labeling containers

technical field

The invention relates to a device for labeling containers.

Technical background

Container treatment systems can use labeling machines for labeling containers, such as e.g. As bottles and cans have.

Labeling machines are known, for example, from DE 19741476 A1. In the labeling machine described there, a turntable is rotatably mounted on a tabletop arranged on a base frame. Labeling units are arranged on the periphery of the turntable, which serve to attach labels to the vessels transported on the turntable. Each labeling unit has its own motor with which it forms a spatially self-contained unit. This unit is placed on the turntable.

Thanks to the labeling units, it is possible to adapt the labeling machine to different equipment variants and/or container types, for example different bottles. For this purpose, the units with their associated motors can be removed from the table top and replaced by new units with their own motors that correspond to the modified vessels.

There are also linear runners that apply the label directly to the bottle (e.g. sleeve machines or tubular label machines).

The invention is based on the object of creating an alternative and/or improved device for labeling containers, preferably for increasing flexibility and for reducing the changeover time for different equipment variants or container types.

The invention is based on the object of creating an alternative and/or improved device for labeling containers, preferably for increasing flexibility and for reducing the changeover time for different label variants or container types. Summary of the Invention

The object is solved by the features of independent claim 1. Advantageous developments are specified in the dependent claims and the description.

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an apparatus for labeling containers. The device has a (e.g. single-track) container conveyor for conveying containers. The device has at least one label dispenser for providing labels. The apparatus includes a planar drive system configured (e.g., via a controller) to transport labels from the at least one label dispenser to the container conveyor for application to the containers.

The device offers great flexibility with regard to the labeling of containers. Different labels are possible, right down to labeling for individual containers ("labeling on demand"). The device can be adapted to different container shapes, container sizes, container inlet distances, etc. without retooling The planar drive system has no contacting parts, so it is essentially wear-free. In contrast to a container carousel for labeling containers, there is no large rotating mass that needs to be driven. In addition, movement devices can perform specific movements during the actual labeling process, that improve labeling For example, in labelling, the movement devices can be tilted, rotated, raised or lowered with respect to the base element g also the possibility of being connected to different basic machines or conveyors. This flexibility concerns, for example, the connection to different basic machine pitch circuits, different basic machine divisions, connection to rotary machines and linear machines, etc.

Preferably, the planar drive system can be a magnetic planar drive system.

In one exemplary embodiment, the planar drive system has a (eg flat) base element and at least one movement device. The at least one movement device can preferably be movable by means of magnetic interaction with the base element to the at least one label dispenser for accepting a label and to the container conveyor for applying the accepted label to a container. The at least one movement device can preferably be moved back to the at least one label dispenser by means of magnetic interaction with the base element after the applied label has been applied.

The at least one movement device can preferably be carried by the base element in a contact-free manner by means of magnetic interactions, preferably on an upper side or an underside of the base element.

It is also possible that labels that have dried on are ejected from the at least one movement device during or after a production interruption.

In a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one movement device has a label holder for holding a label (and preferably for taking over a label from the at least one label dispenser and/or for applying it to a container).

In a further development, the label holder has a label gripper, a label clamp holder, a label suction device, a label support device and/or a label pallet.

In one embodiment variant, the planar drive system is configured (e.g. by means of a control unit) such that the at least one movement device moves with a container on the container conveyor, preferably at the same speed, and thereby applies the label to the container. The application of the label can advantageously be improved in this way, especially at very high speeds.

A speed of the at least one movement device can preferably be variably adapted to different speeds of the containers on the container conveyor.

In a further embodiment variant, the planar drive system (e.g. by means of a control unit) is configured such that the at least one movement device on the at least one label dispenser stops, slows down, accelerates and/or executes a predetermined movement pattern to accept the label. Thus, the transfer of the label can be improved.

In a further embodiment variant, the at least one label dispenser has a tubular label dispenser for providing (e.g. stretchable) tubular labels. Preferably, the planar drive system (e.g., its base) may be oriented in a vertical plane. In a further development, the planar drive system is configured (e.g. by means of a control unit) so that the at least one movement device moves with a container on the container conveyor, preferably at the same speed, and the transported tubular label is applied to the container by slipping it over it , preferably by lowering the at least one movement device.

In one embodiment, the at least one label dispenser has a plurality of label dispensers that dispense different labels (e.g., different shape, color, size, imprint, decoration, self-adhesive or not, etc.).

In a further development, the planar drive system is configured (e.g. by means of a control unit) to transport the different labels from the multiple label dispensers to different containers for application to the containers, preferably for container-specific on-demand labelling. Alternatively, the planar drive system can be configured (e.g., by means of a control unit) to transport the different labels from the multiple label dispensers to the same containers for application to the containers, preferably for mixed labeling of the containers. It is also possible for the same planar drive system to be switched between these two configurations.

In a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one label dispenser has a number of label dispensers that dispense the same labels.

In a further development, the planar drive system is configured (e.g. by means of a control unit) to transport the same labels from a number of label dispensers to different containers for application to the containers. A throughput can be increased, for example, by parallel label pick-up and, if necessary, label application.

In one embodiment, the containers conveyed by the container conveyor have different sizes (e.g. diameter) and/or shapes (e.g. detectable by means of a sensor system of the device). Preferably, the planar drive system can be configured (e.g. by means of a control unit) to move the at least one movement device essentially always equally close to the containers with the different sizes and/or shapes for applying the labels. The planar drive system can thus be used flexibly for different types of containers. In a further embodiment, the planar drive system is configured (e.g. by means of a control unit) to incline the at least one movement device with respect to the base element when the label is applied, preferably for application to an inclined section of the containers (e.g. neck area). . Alternatively or additionally, the planar drive system (e.g. by means of a control unit) can be configured, for example, to rotate the at least one movement device with respect to the base element when the label is applied, preferably around its own central axis. The attachment of the label can advantageously be improved in this way.

In one embodiment variant, the planar drive system is configured (e.g. by means of a control unit) to move the at least one movement device at different distances (e.g. detected by means of sensors) along the container conveyor in order to adapt to different distances between the containers.

In a further embodiment variant, the planar drive system is configured (e.g. by means of a control unit) not to move any movement device with a label to a container gap (e.g. detected by means of sensors) between the otherwise equally spaced containers.

In one exemplary embodiment, the device can also have a gluing device for gluing labels. The planar drive system can preferably be configured (e.g. by means of a control unit) to transport the labels from the at least one label dispenser to the gluing device for gluing and to transport the glued labels to the container conveyor for application to the containers.

In a further development, the at least one movement device can be moved by magnetic interaction with the base element to the gluing device for gluing the received label and/or from the gluing device to the container conveyor.

Preferably, the base element can be essentially frame-shaped, rectangular, circular or ring-shaped. In principle, the basic element can thus be adapted to different system layouts and installation space conditions. The planar drive system with the circular basic element can, for example, be particularly suitable for replacing rotary labeling machines in existing container treatment systems, with the system layout not having to be changed.

The gluing device and/or the label dispenser can preferably be arranged on the outside or inside of the base element. Preferably, the device as disclosed herein can be used in a container treatment plant (e.g. for the manufacture, cleaning, testing, filling, sealing, labeling, printing and/or packaging of containers for liquid media, preferably beverages or liquid foodstuffs).

It is possible for the planar drive system to be arranged alongside the container conveyor, preferably adjacent to the container conveyor.

It is also possible that the planar drive system (e.g. its basic element) is aligned in a horizontal plane.

For example, the container conveyor can be a linear (e.g. single track) conveyor (e.g. belt conveyor) or a rotary conveyor.

Preferably, the term "control unit" can refer to electronics (e.g. with microprocessor(s) and data memory) which, depending on the training, can take on control tasks and/or regulation tasks and/or processing tasks. Even if the term "controls" is used here "is used, it can also appropriately include or mean "rules" or "control with feedback" and "processing".

The preferred embodiments and features of the invention described above can be combined with one another as desired.

Brief description of the figures

Further details and advantages of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

FIG. 1 shows a schematic plan view of a device for labeling containers according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic plan view of a device for labeling containers according to a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 shows a schematic plan view of a device for labeling containers according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 shows a schematic plan view of an apparatus for labeling containers according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; and FIG. 5 shows a schematic side view of a device for labeling containers according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

The embodiments shown in the figures correspond at least in part, so that similar or identical parts are provided with the same reference symbols and, for their explanation, reference is also made to the description of the other embodiments or figures in order to avoid repetition.

Detailed description of exemplary embodiments

Figure 1 shows an apparatus 10A for labeling containers 12, e.g. B. Bottles (Glasfla rule, PET bottles, etc.), cans, etc. The device 10A has a container conveyor 14, a planar drive system 16A, a label dispenser 18 and a gluing device 20 on.

The container conveyor 14 preferably conveys the containers 12 in a single-track stream of containers. The container conveyor 14 can extend linearly, e.g. B. is shown in Figure 1. The container conveyor 14 can be implemented in any manner, for example as a belt conveyor. The container conveyor 14 is positioned adjacent to the planar drive system 16A. Preferably, the container conveyor 14 and the planar drive system 16A are directly adjacent to each other. The container conveyor 14 conveys the containers 12 along the planar drive system 16A.

The planar drive system 16A is configured to transport labels from the label dispenser 18 to the container conveyor 14 for application to the containers 12.

The planar drive system 16A includes a base 22 and a plurality of moving devices (movers) 24 . The movement devices 24 can be moved freely and independently of one another over the base element 22 by means of magnetic interaction with the base element 22 . The movers 24 may also be rotated (e.g., yaw) with respect to the base member 22 via magnetic interaction with the base member 22 . The movers 24 may also be tilted (e.g., pitch and/or roll) with respect to the base 22 via magnetic interaction with the base 22 . The movers 24 may also float up or down with respect to the base 22 by magnetic interaction with the base 22 . A number of movement devices 24 can be freely selected depending on the application, with at least one movement device 24 being provided. The base member 22 forms a stator of the planar drive system 16A. The moving devices 24 form runners of the planar drive system 16A. The movement devices 24 are carried by the base element 22 without contact. The base element 22 can, for example, have a plurality of distributed electromagnets, e.g. B. electrical coils have. The movement devices 24 may have permanent magnets. The electromagnets are preferably arranged in a matrix which extends in a plane of the base element 22 (here: horizontal plane). A controller (not shown) of the planar drive system 16A can control power to the electromagnets of the base member 22 to establish electromagnetic fields at a desired position of the base member 22 with a desired field strength. A propulsion, a rotation, an inclination and/or a stroke of the movement devices 24 can be brought about by corresponding electromagnetic fields of the electromagnets of the base element 22 .

In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1, the basic element 22 is aligned in a horizontal plane. The basic element 22 also has a rectangular shape. Depending on the requirement, other shapes for the base element 22 are possible, e.g. B. circular shape, frame shape, ring shape, etc. In addition to the base element 22, the label dispenser 18 and the gluing device 20 are arranged, preferably on the outside. If the basic element 22 is in the form of a frame or a ring, it is also possible to arrange the label dispenser 18 and/or the gluing device 20 on the inside. It is possible for the label dispenser 18 and/or the gluing device 20 to protrude over the base element 22 for better accessibility. The movement devices 24 can be arranged above the base element 22 and can be rectangular, for example. The movements of the movers 24 may be controlled by the controller of the planar drive system 16A.

The movement devices 24 each have a label holder 26 . The label holder tion 26 is designed to hold a label. The label holder 26 can, for example, be designed as a label gripper, a label clamping holder, a label suction device, a label support device, a labeling pallet or otherwise (with or without actuators).

The moving devices 24 can be moved to the label dispenser 18 one after the other. A label is accepted at the label dispenser 18 . The label can be taken over by the label holder 26 and/or handed over by the label dispenser 18 . Here, the movement devices 24 can each stop, slow down, accelerate, execute predetermined movement patterns, etc., depending on the requirements of the respective label dispenser 18. The label is held by the label holder 26. The label can be moved to the gluing device 20 by means of the respective moving device 24 . The gluing device 20 can glue the label (eg with cold glue or hot glue). For example, the gluing device 20 can also be designed as a glue printer.

The label is moved to one of the containers 12 conveyed by the container conveyor 14 by means of the respective moving device 24 . The movement device 24 moves with the container 12, preferably at the same speed, and thereby applies the label to the container 12. The application can, for example, take place or be supported by means of an infeed movement of the movement device 24 and/or the label holder 26. For application, the movement device 24 can, for example, also be rotated (e.g. around its own central axis) and/or inclined with respect to the base area 22.

It is possible that the containers 12 have different sizes, e.g. B. have diameter. In such a case, the application of the label can be adapted to the respective size of the container 12. For example, the moving device 24 can always be moved essentially equally close to the respective container 12 . The diameters of the containers 12 can, for example, be detected beforehand by means of sensors or be stored in the control unit as selectable values. The same principle can also be used with different container shapes.

After application, the respective moving devices 24 can be moved back to the label dispenser 18 to receive the next label. All movement devices 24 can preferably be moved independently of one another, preferably on a substantially ring-shaped or frame-shaped path with respect to the base element 22.

It is possible that no separate gluing device 20 is included. Instead, the label dispenser 18 can, for example, have an integrated gluing device, dispense labels that have already been glued, or dispense self-adhesive labels.

It is also possible for the labels applied to the containers 12 to be fixed and/or smoothed by an optional label fixing device 28 . For example, the label fixing device 28 can have a label brushing device for brushing labels. The label fixing device 28 can also have a label roll-on sponge for rolling on labels. Alternatively or additionally, the label can already be completely attached, fixed and smoothed out by the label holder 26 on the respective container 12 . The containers 12 can be promoted at different distances or in an unequal division of the container 14 terförderer. The movement of the movement devices 24 can be adapted to it, so that the movement devices 24 can also move along the container conveyor 14 at different distances when the label is applied, namely adapted to the different distances between the containers 12. The different distances between the containers 12 can for example by means of a non-contact (e.g. optical) or tactile sensor system of the device.

The containers 12 can be conveyed by the container conveyor 14 at equal intervals, but where container gaps can occur in the container stream. The movement of the movers 24 can be adjusted so that none of the movers 24 transport a label to a container gap. A gap in the container can be detected, for example, by means of a non-contact (eg optical) or tactile sensor system of the device 10A.

Figure 2 shows another device 10B for labeling containers 12.

In contrast to the device 10A of FIG. 1, the device 10B has a non-linear container conveyor 14'. Instead, the containers 12 are conveyed by the container conveyor 14' on a curved path, at least in the region of the planar drive system 16B, which is designed like the planar drive system 16A. The container conveyor 14' can be designed, for example, as a round runner or a conveyor carousel.

FIG. 3 shows another device IOC for labeling containers 12. A special feature of the device IOC is that the device IOC has a plurality of label dispensers 18.

The device IOC can thus, for example, allow container-specific labeling, in which the containers 12 can each be equipped with different labels, e.g. B. container-specific (“labeling on demand”). In detail, a first movement device 24 can fetch a first label from a first label dispenser 18 and apply it to a first container 12, possibly with an intermediate gluing on the gluing device 20 so far away for the application A second moving device 24 can fetch a second label from a second label dispenser 18 and apply it to a second container 12, if necessary with an intermediate gluing at the gluing device 20, if necessary for applying the label, etc. The first The label and the second label differ, for example, in terms of shape, size, imprint, etc. The IOC device can also be used for mixed labelling. Various labels can be applied to the same container 12 here. Specifically, a first movement device 24 can fetch a first label from a first label dispenser 18 and apply it to a first container 12, optionally with an intermediate gluing device 20 at the gluing device 20, if necessary for applying the label. A second moving device 24 can fetch a second label from a second label dispenser 18 and apply it to the first container 12, possibly with an intermediate gluing on the gluing device 20, if necessary for applying the label, etc. The first label and the second label differ, for example, in shape, size, imprint, etc.

It is also possible that at least some of the label dispensers 18 dispense the same label. Thus, for example, several moving devices 24 can be supplied in parallel with the same label for application to different containers 12 . In detail, a first movement device 24 can fetch a first label from a first label dispenser 18 and apply it to a first container 12, possibly with an intermediate gluing device 20 on the gluing device 20, if necessary for applying the label. A second moving device 24 can fetch a second label from a second label dispenser 18 and apply it to a second container 12, if necessary with an intermediate gluing at the gluing device 20, if necessary for applying the label, etc. The first label and the second label are trained the same.

Figure 4 shows another device 10D for labeling containers 12, similar to the device 10A of Figure 1.

A special feature of the device 10D is that the label dispenser 18 and the gluing device 20 are not arranged on the outside of the planar drive system 16D. Instead, the label dispenser 18 and the gluing device 20 are arranged directly within the circumference or area of the planar drive system 16D. For example, the base element 22 can have a recess for the label dispenser 18 and the gluing device 20 . Alternatively, the label dispenser 18 and the gluing device 20 could be arranged hanging above the planar drive system 16D. Such a configuration can, for example, be particularly economical in terms of installation space.

A further special feature of the device 10D is that the label holder 26' (e.g. designed as a labeling pallet) itself performs a feed movement to the respective container 12 for applying the label. For example, the label holder 26 for application of the label and retract again after the label has been applied, as shown in FIG. It is also possible that the label holder 26 or the movement device 24 is additionally rotated and/or tilted with respect to the base element 22 during application.

Figure 5 shows another device 10E for labeling containers 12.

The device 10E has a label dispenser 18', which dispenses tubular labels, so-called sleeves. The label dispenser 18' can be arranged above the base element 22', for example. The base 22' is oriented in a vertical plane.

The moving devices 24 move to the label dispenser 18'. On the label dispenser 18 ′, the label holder 26 of the respective moving device 24 receives a single hose label 30 . Here, the moving device 24 can stop, for example. The hose label 30 is held by the label holder 26 in such a way that it is at least partially stretched. The label dispenser 18' can transfer the tubular labels 30, for example, by means of a mandrel that stretches the tubular labels 30 open.

The moving devices 24 move with the held tubular labels 30 to the container conveyor 14. The moving devices 24 each move with one of the containers 12, ie in a conveying direction of the container conveyor 14 or the container 12 and at a speed of the container conveyor 14 or of the container 12. During the movement, the movement device 24 puts the tubular label 30 over the respective container 12. In this case, the movement device 24 can also move further and further towards the container conveyor 14 or be lowered further and further during the concomitant movement. In the area where the tubular label 30 is transferred, the movement path of the movement devices 24 can correspond to a downward gradient, preferably with a constant downward gradient, as shown in FIG.

During or after being put on, the tubular label 30 is detached from the label holder 26, or the tubular label 30 detaches itself from the label holder 26. The detachment can be supported, for example, by a rotary movement of the movement device 24 with respect to the base element, by a tilting movement of the movement device 24 with respect of the base element 22 and/or by a fluid movement of the moving device 24 with respect to the base element 22 to approach the base element 22.

Finally, the moving device 24 can be moved back to the label dispenser 18 ′ in order to pick up a new tubular label 30 . It is possible for containers 12 with different diameters to be conveyed by the container conveyor 14 . An adjustment to the different diameters can be carried out by means of a lifting movement of the movement device 24 with respect to the basic element 22, so that the movement devices 24 can always be moved substantially equally close to the containers 12, even with different container diameters.

The invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments described above. Rather, a large number of variants and modifications are possible, which also make use of the idea of the invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection. In particular, the invention also claims protection for the subject matter and the features of the subclaims independently of the claims referred to. In particular, the individual features of independent claim 1 are each disclosed independently of one another. In addition, the features of the subclaims are also disclosed independently of all features of independent claim 1 and, for example, independently of the features relating to the presence and/or configuration of the container conveyor, the at least one label dispenser and/or the planar drive system of independent claim 1.

Reference List

10A-10E Labeling device

12 containers

14 bin conveyors

16A-16E Planar Drive System

18 label dispensers

20 gluing device

22 primitive

24 moving device

26 label holder

28 label fixing device

30 tube label

Claims

EXPECTATIONS

An apparatus (10A-10E) for labeling containers (12), comprising: a container conveyor (14) for conveying containers (12); at least one label dispenser (18) for providing labels; and a planar drive system (16A-16E) configured to transport labels from the at least one label dispenser (18) to the container conveyor (14) for application to the containers (12).

The apparatus (10A-10E) of claim 1, wherein: the planar drive system (16A-16E) includes a base (22) and at least one mover (24); and the at least one movement device (24) can be moved by means of magnetic interaction with the base element (22) to the at least one label dispenser (18) for taking over a label and to the container conveyor (14) for applying the taken label to a container (12). is.

The apparatus (10A-10E) of claim 2, wherein: the at least one moving device (24) includes a label holder (26) for holding a label.

4. Device (10A-10E) according to claim 3, wherein: the label holder (26) comprises a label gripper, a label clamping fixture, a label suction device, a label support device and/or a labeling pallet.

The apparatus (10A-10E) of any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: the planar drive system (16A-16E) is configured for the at least one moving device (24) to mate with a container (12) on the container conveyor (14) moves along, preferably at the same speed, while applying the label to the loading container (12).

6. Device (10A-10E) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: the planar drive system (16A-16E) is configured such that the at least one moving device (24) on the at least one label dispenser (18) for taking over the label stops, slows down, accelerates and/or executes a predetermined movement pattern.

7. Device (10E) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the at least one label dispenser (18) comprises a tubular label dispenser (18') for providing tubular labels (30); and the planar drive system (16E) is oriented in a vertical plane.

8. Device (10E) according to claim 7, wherein: the planar drive system (16E) is configured such that the at least one moving device (24) moves with a container (12) on the container conveyor (14), preferably at the same speed, and the transported tubular label (30) is applied to the container (12) by slipping it over, preferably by lowering the at least one movement device (24).

9. Device (10C) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: the at least one label dispenser (18) has a plurality of label dispensers which donate different labels; and the planar drive system (16C) is configured to transport the different labels from the plurality of label dispensers (18) to different containers (12) for application to the containers (12), preferably for container-specific on-demand labeling; or the planar drive system (16C) is configured to transport the different labels from the multiple label dispensers (18) to the same containers (12) for application to the containers (12), preferably for mixed labeling of the containers (12).

10. Device (10C) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the at least one label dispenser (18) comprises a plurality of label dispensers which dispense the same labels; and the planar drive system (16C) is configured to transport the same labels from the plurality of label dispensers (18) to different containers (12) for application to the containers (12).

The apparatus (10A-10E) according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein: the containers (12) conveyed by the container conveyor (14) have different sizes and/or shapes; and the planar drive system (16A-16E) is configured to move the at least one moving device (24) substantially equally close to the containers (12) having the different sizes and/or shapes for applying the labels.

12. Device (10A-10E) according to any one of claims 2 to 11, wherein: the planar drive system (16A-16E) is configured to incline the at least one moving device (24) when applying the label with respect to the base element (22), preferably for application to an inclined portion of the containers (12); and/or the planar drive system (16A-16E) is configured to rotate the at least one moving device (24) in relation to the base element (22) when the label is applied, preferably about its own central axis.

The apparatus (10A-10E) of any of the preceding claims 2-12, wherein: the planar drive system (16A-16E) is configured to adjust the at least one moving device (24) at different distances along the container conveyor (14) for adjustment different distances between the containers (12) to bewe conditions; or the planar drive system (16A-16E) is configured not to move a mover (24) having a label to a bin gap between the otherwise equally spaced bins (12).

14. The device (10A-10D) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a gluing device (20) for gluing labels, wherein: the planar drive system (16A-16D) is configured to receive the labels from the at least one label dispenser (18) for gluing to the gluing device (20) and to transport the glued labels to the container conveyor (14) for applying to the containers (12).

15. The device (10A-10D) according to claim 14, wherein: the at least one movement device (24) by means of magnetic interaction with the base element (22) to the gluing device (20) for gluing the received label and/or from the gluing device (20 ) to the container conveyor (14) is movable.