GB2291856A - Machine for mass-labelling of packages of different sizes and shapes - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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Description
22918.5t) LONG-DISTANCE LABELLING MACHINE FOR ALABELLING OF PACKAGES OF
DIFFERENT SIZES AND SHAPES 2 The object of the present invention is a labelling machine, integrated into a products labelling line, provided with a long-distance label thrower by air jets and a fine regulation, that throws the label and guides it from the head of the thrower to the package on the conveyor belt.
This pneumatic throw and guidance takes up great differences in the dimension of the packages, not only in consecutive blocks of packages of different sizes but also in alternate blocks of packages with diverse sizes and irregular shapes.
For this purpose the blow-out system, incorporated to the label uncoiling system in the head of the labelling machine, is provided with a pneumatic conduction connected to a nozzle-holder, as well as several nozzles prepared for the pass of the air jets, joined to a plate situated in front of the label tape, producing short blows on certain points of the label, in a programmed and timed way.
The device also has an extractor that equilibrates the pressure of the system, and when the label tape passes in front of the plate, it absorbs it and holds it there so that they can be thrown by the air jets from the nozzles, sticking them to the packages.
There are lots of labelling machines, from the simplest hand- 3D operated ones to the automatic ones integrated at the end of a production and labelling line.
In the group of the automatic labelling machines there are also different systems: from the gluing machines to the more modern ones which incorporate a feed reel for a label tape and different means to stick 3 them on the packages.
With reference to the automatic machines, we mention the patents that include a label tape and with a system based on a rotating arm to stick the label on the package, generally visually and manually assisted to save the differences in height of the consecutive packages.
We mention, for example, patent no. D89402860 denominated 'Improved Labelling Machine'.
The other patent we mention is no. P8802837, denominated: 'Portable Automatic Labelling machine' that incorporates a sensing arm that detects the position of the individual package to be labelled in order to regulate the labelling rate.
In spite of the improvements described, there is not any machine in the market that programmes, times and sticks the labels at a long distance, without any assistance, by no mechanical means and for packages of any shape and size, as for example the labels of weights and 20 prices for the great variation of products sold in great commercial centres.
The solution proposed consists of a labelling machine for different packages in continuous line, provided with mechanical means to drive and 25 uncoil the label tape.
This tape is driven into a box with an extraction ventilator that creates a vacuum next to the tape, acting as an aspirator of one of the labels on the tape.
As a result of this vacuum generated by the blowing out of the ventilator, the label adheres on its non adherent side to a plate with a series of holes with a diameter and arrangement appropriate for the object of the present invention, covering the surface of these holes according to the size 35 of the usual labels of the user.
4 In front of these holes and on the other side of the plate where the label is adhered, there are several nozzles for the air blown out by an external impulsion device, programmed and timed according to the labelling rate and the characteristics of the packages.
Given the functional characteristics of both air systems, one continuous and the other one intermittent, there is a double circulation of air through the holes of the plate: the aspiration, that occupies alternatively the whole hole or the peripheric zone, and the impulsion, intermittent and that occupies the central zone of the hole, both circulations at very different pressures.
Thus the venturi effect created inside the box because of the suction of the interior air originated by the proximity of the nozzle to the internal side of the plate is compensated by the pressure of the extractor impulsion air, regulating the internal pressure of the box and preventing negative secondary effects in the impulsion of air, which must be perfectly controlled, so that the label can be guided in its way from the blowing device 2D to the package.
This impulsion, because of the arrangement and distribution of the nozzles, as well as the diameters of the nozzles, variable according to the surface of the label to be thrown by the regulated air jets, is realized so that the label is not parallel to the plate, but curve-convex with respect to this plate, so that the central part of the label is the first to touch the package and the label sticks progressively on the surface of the package.
In order to complete this description and to facilitate the comprehension of the characteristics of the invention, there is a set of drawings attached to this document that show with an illustrative and not limitative character:
Figure 1 shows a schematic section and elevation of the blowing system, where we can see the box with an extractor and the connection of the impulsion of air to the nozzle-holder, a series of nozzles, a plate to hold the labels and the support of the box to the head of the labelling machine, that encloses this blowing system.
Figure 2 shows, in front section and elevation, the head of the labelling machine that encloses the driving and rotating means for the label tape, and at the bottom on the left hand side, and next to the tape, the blowing system.
Figure 3 is a schematic representation of the steps to be followed by the label from the tape to the package.
We can see in these drawings that the present invention consists of a mass-labelling machine, provided with driving and uncoiling means for 2D the label tape, that incorporates a blowing and extracting system, consisting first of an extractor (1) that generates a vacuum inside the extraction box (2), next to the label tape (3), extracting one of the labels (4), a plate (5) with a series of holes (6) that holds the label, and on the other side of these holes a series of blowing nozzles (7) for air jets of short duration but great intensity, fed by the delivery conduit (8), programmed and timed according to the labelling rate and the characteristics of the packages.
The impulsion is done so that the label (4) describes a curve-convex figure with respect to the plate (5), for an initial contact of the central part (9) with the package (10), adhering then progressively towards the periphery until it sticks completely to the package.
It is not considered necessary to make any further explanation for any expert in the matter to understand the significance and advantages of the invention.
The materials, shape, size and arrangement of the elements can be varied, provided that the essence of the invention is not altered.
6 The terms used in this description must be taken in a wide and not limitative sense.
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Claims (6)
1. Long distance labelling machine, for mass-labelling of packages of different sizes and shapes, provided with mechanical means to drive and uncoil the label tape, characterized because it incorporates an extracting and blowing system, consisting first of an extractor (1) that generates a vacuum inside the extraction box (2), that encloses the second system of impulsion of air, consisting of a nozzle holder (11) with blowing nozzles (7), fed by the delivery conduit (8), programmed and timed according to the labelling rate and the characteristics of the packages.
2. Long distance labelling machine for mass labelling of packages of different sizes and shapes, according to the previous claim, characterized because the extractor (1) generates the vacuum through a series of holes (6) of a plate (5) next to the label tape (3), extracting one of the labels (4) and holding it on the plate (5).
3. Long distance labelling machine for mass labelling of packages of different sizes and shapes, according to previous claims, characterized because on the other side of these holes (6) of the plate (5) there are some blowing nozzles (7) that blow air jets of short duration and great intensity.
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4. Long distance labelling machine for mass labelling of packages of different sizes and shapes, according to previous claims, characterizec.
because the impulsion is done so that the label (4) describes a curveconvex figure with respect to this plate (5), for an initial contact of the central part (9) with the package (10), adhering then progressively towards the periphery until it sticks completely to the package.
5. Long distance labelling machine for mass labelling of packages of different sizes and shapes, according to previous claims, characterized because it can be portable or integrated into a labelling line of diverse products.
6. A labelling machine substantially as described with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
6. A labelling machine substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
-CS- 0 .Q Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1. A labelling machine for the mass labelling of packages of different shapes and sizes from a distance, the machine incorporating an extraction system comprising an extractor (1) within an extraction box (2) in which a vacuum is generated, wherein a duct (8) extends into the extraction box (2), the duct being independent of the extraction system and being connected to an impulsion air system, and wherein a bcdv (12) is associated with the duct (8) and has an internal chamber (13) which is frusto-conical, a nozzle holder (11) being connected to the body and having nozzles (7) through which air is blown to the labels.
2. A labelling machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plate (5) is connected to the extractor box ( 2) and is provided with a plurality of c;-!4ndr-ical holes (6) 1-hrough which air is sucked to hold a label on the plate, the nozzles (7) having a smaIller di-ameter than the holes (6) and extending inzo one end of the holes -remoze f=om the side of the plate which holds labels.
3. A labelling machine as clalmed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the frusto-conical chamber is arranged so that when a label is blown from the plate by the nozzles there is a greater force of air in the middle of the label than at the edges whereby the label is caused to be convex so that when it contacts a package the middle Dart first makes contact with the package and the remainder of the label then adheres to the package progressively towards the edges of the label unt-4- 1 the label is completely adhered to the package.
4. A labelling machine as claimed in any one ofF clai-ms 1 to 3, wherein it is arranged to be portable.
..9 9- 5. A labelling machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein it is integrated into a labelling line.
Priority Applications (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9415267A GB2291856B (en) | 1994-07-28 | 1994-07-28 | Long-distance labelling machine for mass-labelling of packages of different sizes and shapes |
ES95500113T ES2110304T3 (en) | 1994-07-28 | 1995-07-27 | REMOTE LABELING MACHINE FOR CONTINUOUS LABELING OF PACKAGES OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS. |
DE1995601103 DE69501103T2 (en) | 1994-07-28 | 1995-07-27 | Labeling machine for large quantities of packaging of different shapes and sizes |
EP19950500113 EP0699587B1 (en) | 1994-07-28 | 1995-07-27 | Labelling machine for mass-labelling of packages of different sizes and shapes |
PL30981095A PL178969B1 (en) | 1994-07-28 | 1995-07-27 | Remotely controlled industrial marking device for labelling packages of various sizes and shapes |
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GB9415267A GB2291856B (en) | 1994-07-28 | 1994-07-28 | Long-distance labelling machine for mass-labelling of packages of different sizes and shapes |
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GB9415267D0 GB9415267D0 (en) | 1994-09-21 |
GB2291856A true GB2291856A (en) | 1996-02-07 |
GB2291856B GB2291856B (en) | 1998-09-30 |
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EP (1) | EP0699587B1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE69501103T2 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2110304T3 (en) |
GB (1) | GB2291856B (en) |
PL (1) | PL178969B1 (en) |
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EP0908390A1 (en) * | 1997-10-08 | 1999-04-14 | Markem Technologies Limited | Label applying apparatus |
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JP2012136283A (en) * | 2010-12-28 | 2012-07-19 | Sato Knowledge & Intellectual Property Institute | Portable labeling machine |
CN104340405A (en) * | 2013-07-26 | 2015-02-11 | 大量科技股份有限公司 | Blowing laminator |
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GB1578059A (en) * | 1976-06-24 | 1980-10-29 | Label Aire Inc | Apparatus and method for transferring elements to articles |
US4680082A (en) * | 1985-10-04 | 1987-07-14 | Markem Corporation | Label applicator |
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EP0908390A1 (en) * | 1997-10-08 | 1999-04-14 | Markem Technologies Limited | Label applying apparatus |
US6368446B1 (en) | 1997-10-08 | 2002-04-09 | Markem Technologies Limited | Label applying apparatus |
US7122092B2 (en) * | 2003-02-12 | 2006-10-17 | Backward Integration, Inc. | Label application apparatus and method of operation thereof |
JP2012136283A (en) * | 2010-12-28 | 2012-07-19 | Sato Knowledge & Intellectual Property Institute | Portable labeling machine |
CN104340405A (en) * | 2013-07-26 | 2015-02-11 | 大量科技股份有限公司 | Blowing laminator |
CN106494664A (en) * | 2016-10-21 | 2017-03-15 | 七海测量技术(深圳)有限公司 | Digital product 3D method for adhering film |
CN106494664B (en) * | 2016-10-21 | 2019-09-17 | 七海测量技术(深圳)有限公司 | Digital product 3D method for adhering film |
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DE69501103D1 (en) | 1998-01-08 |
PL178969B1 (en) | 2000-07-31 |
EP0699587B1 (en) | 1997-11-26 |
ES2110304T3 (en) | 1998-02-01 |
GB2291856B (en) | 1998-09-30 |
DE69501103T2 (en) | 1998-07-02 |
EP0699587A1 (en) | 1996-03-06 |
GB9415267D0 (en) | 1994-09-21 |
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