ES1065695U - Label applicator device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (1) label applicator; which picks up the label (4) dispensed from a dispensing element (2) that removes the waxed paper (3), and which comprises a mobile head (6) provided with longitudinal label guides (7) and a roller path ( 8) non-stick defining a longitudinal channel (10) to which outlet a straightening element (11) intended to press against the object (12) to be tagged that runs in this area to apply the label; characterized in that it comprises a fixed support (14) to which the head (6) is pivotally coupled by means of a previous articulation and a tilting drive means of its rear part, in order to cause its tilting during the application of the label; while blowing means (17) of the labels are provided against the label guides (7) in order to force the support of the non-adhesive face of the labels against them and to minimize the contacts of its adhesive face against the roller path (8). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Label applicator device.

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to a fast-functioning label applicator device and that Minimizes the number of minor incidents due to traffic jams.

Background of the invention

Devices are currently known label applicators, which collect the supplied labels by a dispensing element that also removes the paraffin paper that protects the adhesive, and that they stick them on the object to label, which runs in motion at the exit of the device.

In this sense the utility model is known 9700222 referring to a label applicator device perfected, which has a downward head configured by some top label guides and a path of non-stick bottom rollers that define a horizontal channel curvocóncavo where the label runs, and whose output is it also has a smoothing element that presses against the object to label in motion, producing its bonding and smoothing.

These types of devices first have a limitation of operating speed due to speed limitations of downward movement and upward head.

It also has a high number of jamming incidents, when the labels are stuck on the rollers of the roller path, and also by the curved path  which adopts the channel configured in the spindle.

Description of the invention

The device of the invention serves as a optimal way to apply labels, correcting the inconveniences described.

According to the invention, the device is of the type detailed in the background chapter, with a head mobile that collects the labels from a dispensing element that also removes the paraffin paper, and endowed with a smoothing element that presses against the object to be labeled in movement in order to produce the bonding and smoothing of the label. In addition the head of a circulation channel consisting of the label defined between some upper label guides and a nonstick bottom roller path.

The device, according to the invention, presents the particularity that incorporates a fixed and adjustable support where The head is swiveled. This allows for greater operating speed than a complete moving head. The tilt fixing of the head to the support is materialized by an anterior articulation and tilting drive means from the back or exit of the labels. In addition, the support adjustment possibilities allow you to fine tune the operation of the device and adapt it to objects to be labeled different sizes as well as the height of the element outlet dispenser.

Blowing means are also provided. of the labels against the label guides that force the contact of your face devoid of adhesive against them, and on the contrary they minimize the contact of your adhesive face against The roller path. This minimizes the possibility that labels get caught by the rollers and occur traffic jams

Finally, and to favor the circulation of the label along the head channel, has been given to it longitudinal curved section.

Brief description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to an example preferred practical implementation of it, is accompanied as integral part of said description a set of drawings where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, what has been represented next:

Figure 1 shows a view of the device the invention.

Figures 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 show a operating sequence of the device of the invention, where it can be seen how the label initially advances through the channel when pushed by the dispensing element, and then by the traction that occurs when sticking on the object to label.

Figure 7 shows another general view of the device of the invention together with a package to be labeled.

Description of a practical embodiment of the invention

The device (1) label applicator of the invention is installed at the outlet of a dispensing element (2) of labels, such as a label printer with separation from the paraffin paper (3), entering the label (4) on the device the invention with its adhesive face (5) already discovered.

The device in question comprises mainly a fixed support (14) that mounts a head (6) swingarm configured by label guides (7) upper longitudinals and a lower roller path (8) whose rollers (9) are provided with a non-stick coating,  configuring between them a longitudinal channel (10) curved convex

At the exit of said channel (10) a  smoothing element (11) intended to exert a certain pressure against the object to be labeled (12), which runs in motion in this area by a conveyor belt, not represented. This smoothing element (11) usually consists of a brush or sponge that in addition to gluing the label produces its perfect smoothing

The head is swiveled on the support (14) at its front end, fixed, by means of a joint (15) while at its tilting rear end or label output is related to said support (14) by means of tilting drive means (16) consistent in this non-limiting example of the invention by a piston tire. To stick the label this tilting end descends until the smoothing element (11) makes contact with the object a label.

The support (14) is adjustable, allowing regulate both the height of the channel inlet to suit the dispensing element (2), as well as the height and travel of the rear end to fit the height of the object to label.

The movement of the labels along the channel (10) is produced in the first instance by the drive of the printer and then by the traction generated by sticking in the object (12).

To avoid traffic jams are planned under the head blowing means (17) that force the labels to lean on its face devoid of adhesive against the guides of labels (7), minimizing the contacts of your face (5) adhesive With the rollers. In addition, extensions are planned previous (18) of the label guides (7) that embocan or collect the labels to the channel as they leave the element dispenser (2).

Claims (3)

1. Device (1) applicator labels; which collects the label (4) dispensed from a dispensing element (2) that removes the paraffin paper (3), and which comprises a moving head (6) provided with longitudinal label guides (7) and a roller path ( 8) non-stick that define a longitudinal channel (10) at whose outlet a smoothing element (11) is arranged to press against the object (12) to be labeled that runs in this area to apply the label; characterized in that it comprises a fixed support (14) to which the head (6) is pivotally coupled by means of an anterior articulation and tilting actuation means of its rear part, in order to produce its tilting during the application of the label; while blowing means (17) of the labels are provided against the label guides (7) in order to force the support of the non-adhesive face of the labels against them and minimize the contacts of their adhesive face against the roller path (8). 2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the channel (10) defined by the label guides (7) and the roller path (8) adopts curved convex longitudinal section. 3. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the label guides (7) extend towards the exit of the label dispenser element (2) in order to collect the labels without interference by blowing.