US900816A - Labeling-machine. - Google Patents

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F. 0. WOODLAND.

LABELING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED $113.18, 1907.

Patented Oct. 13, 1908.

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Patented Oct. 13,1908.

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Patented Oct. 13, 1908.

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FRANK O. WOODLAND, OF WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS.

LABELI G-Muffins.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 13, 1908.

-' Application filed February 18, 1907. .Serial No. 357,804. I

To all whom it may concern."

Be it known that I, FRANK O. WOODLAND, a citizen of the United States, residing at Worcester, in the county of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, have invented new and useful Improvements in Labeling-Machines, of which the following is a specification, reference being madetherein to the accompanying drawings.

My present invention pertains to bottle labeling machines adapted forsimultane ouslyaffixing a plurality of-labels," as the body labels and neck labels, and moreparticularly relates to improvements in means for the temporarylgrippingor clamping of the respective labels to retain themcentrally and longitudinally against the face of the-bot- 7 the as they arebrought to the bottleby the pair, or pairs, of plates or lue-a ore, from the label-supp iy 'ho livered at their appropriate positions to be wiped-on by means of suitable wipers or smoothing appliances; I

In the practice of double'or plural labeliiig (plying pickr of bottles, which includes the simultaneous a'liixment of a label or labels upon thebody of the bottle, anda separate label upon the neck of the bottle, the Wide range ofvaria-' tions in the styles and proportions among bottles is suchthat a single-acting grip or clamping device, covering'a plurality of labels, or clam devices having a sin le carrier with two yie dable presser-pads, will not suc- -cessfully operate beyond a limited range of variations in the bottle 'shapes; some bottles being made With large bodies and small necks; others with small bodies and-large necks; others with long neck and long shoulder; or short neck and abrupt shoulder; or

and variable operation of its grip-devices for and hereinafter more fu ly er, and de represented this improved label the invention, an

' use thereof as within the scope of myclaims.

'1 lg said grip-devices with hires;

Another objc sta to provide nalabelingg, machine designed for dual or plurallabeling, :1 compiouml plural or dual label-gripping mechanism adapted for individual efficient enerally com'r-iselzak-su ort' or rest- O *on" g 7 PP e B is'placed; a label-supply lty accommodating bottles of differently proortioned shapes. Also, to provide a dual abel-gripping means having independently operating simultaneously actuated gripmembers, and facilities for regulating the relative. action ofthe same, as may be required under thevaried conditions, or different relative proportions in the work.

Another object is to provide a grip-device for the purpose named, with facilities for ready exchange of the gri -finger; whereby fingers of different form or ength can be conveniently'substituted in place of each other when desired, Without disturbing the fingeractuating connections.

These objects I attain by mechanism, thenature and mode of operation of which is illustrated in the accom anyin drawings expiained; the articular subject matter claimed as of my invention being definitely expressed in the summary. i

In the drawings, Figure 1' represents a side viewbfsuch parts of a bottle labeling machine as will show the nature 'ofthe inven-. tion. Fig. 2 isaside elevation View of a label grip mechanism embodying my nven.

tion, the action bein indicated by dotted lines. Fig. 3 is a pfan'v'ie w of the same showing the relation therewith of picker plates and wipers; and Fig. 4 is a transverse sectional detail view ofineans for joining two grip-o crating connection rods with an actu ating ever. v

In the accompanying drawings I have ripping means as adapted for use in a labe ing machine of the kind substantially suchas that described in an application for Letters; Patent, Serial No.=197,485 heretofore filed by me; but the invention herein set forth can be applied to use in other styles of labeling machines without de artiire from the s irit of d I desire to inclu e,such

, On the drawings, the reference letter A denotes portions of the machine frame, which maybe a suitable construction for supporting the various operating mechanisms; which which the bott holder H adaptedfor containin a plura of packs of labels, as I' and L, an for delivering separate labels from each pack a pair, or airs, of reciprocatingly, movable glueapp ying pickers or plates P that take the 1 ing suitab central longitudinal relation to the cylinlabels from the supply holder and present them at the osition for affixment in proper relation to the bottle lying upon the rest; suitable means (not shown) for spreading glue upon the picker-faces; and oppositely arranged reciprocating wipers D D or means for smoothing down the ends of the label for permanently affixing the same at its position to the bottle or article labeled.

The parts above named, and the means for imparting motion thereto, can be made, in construction and operation, similar to the mechanisms described in m T previous application for Letters Patent, Serial N 0. 197,485, or of other suitable construction capable of feeding, gluing, placing and Wiping on a plurality of labels, dually or simultaneously, at each complete cycle of the machine.

The general actuating parts of the labeling machine that are not herein shown, while they are necessary in practice, are not essentials of my present improvement, which relates especially to peculiarities in label-gripping means and the combinationsthereof with l the co-acting elements for the purposes herein specified.

In accordance with my invention the gripdevice for the neck-label and the grip-device for the body-label are made as separately controllable, individual, or independently operatin members, while arranged to act in a genera manner in conjunction with each other, and for simultaneous or varied efl'ect; whereby the gripping means is rendered efficient and practically applicable to a wide variety of bottle shapes.

As indicated in the drawings, I provide a primary or central lever or finger 12 carrying the body-label grip-pad 2 and a second lever or bifurcated finger 13 for carrying the necklabel grip pad 3, both levers arranged to swing from and to the bottle, bringing their respective grip-pads in contact therewith in and the respective grip-devices. In the )resent instance, as shown in Fig. 1, the mechanism comprises a swinging lever 17 fulcrumed at 18 and moved by a suitable revolving cam 19 on an operating shaft 20. Upon opposite sides of said lever are adjustable members or slide- blocks 21 and 22 fitted thereon with intermatching grooves and flanges, and retained at adjustments by set-screws s or equivalent fastenings. The rearward arms of the grip- finger heads 5 and 6 are respectively connected with the blocks 21 and 22 by the rods 15 and 16. The rods are provided with telescoping coupling members 25 and 26 pivoted to the blocks at 2.3 and 21. Springs 27 and 28 are provided to press upward against collars 29 and 30, adj ustably the rod for normally keeping the rod at full extension, with the stop pins t against the guide sleeve of the coupling piece, and to also afford a yieldable pressure for the gripmembers when they strike the bottle. By adjustment of the collars 29 and 30 a higher or lower working position of the gripping member is attained; and by adjustment or" the blocks 21 or 22 011 lever 17, the throw of the individual grip-devices can be varied as desired; independent operation and regulation of the grip, upon the respective labels, ailords ready accommodation of the means to the different conditions of work that occur in practice.

In Fig. 2 there is illustrated a-means of hinging the connection rods 15 and 16 to the heads of the grip-fingers in a manner which affords facilities for regulating the working length of the connection-rods, thereby giving higher or lower positions to the respective gripping members independently. in this a hinging member provided with a sleeve 32 is pivoted to the arm of the grip-iinger head, and the connection-rod is fitted with a threaded end that extends through the sleeve 32 and is retained therein by nuts 35 and 36, above and below, that abut against the ends of the sleeve, and can be turned up or down to adjust the rod therein.

In the operation of the mechanism as shown, plates or pickers P, which are attached to suitable carriers K, have motion to and from the label holder H. Their faces are coated with glue from the glue supply G by a moving roller (not shown) in the manner heretofore racticed, so that the pickers will take a labelfrom each pack I and L and bring them, as indicated by dotted lilies, to the bottle, placing them in properpositions, as at i and Z,'fo'r atlixment to the same. The grip-devices are then respectively brought drical surface thereof.

A numeral 4 indicates a fulcrum pin or axis pivotally connecting the grip - finger heads 5 and 6 with an ear 8 formed upon or attached to the frame A. Separate links or connections are provided for operating the I several gri -members; said connections be- 5 y combined with the respective finger-heads. The fingers 12 and 13 are best made separable from their pivoting heads 5 and 6, and are detachably secured thereto respectively by a projectingseat and screwbolt,' a'sat 7 i and 9, so that the fingers can be readily exchanged i'orothers' of different form when desired; thus permitting the use of a variety of shapes to suit difl'erent lengghs into position between the plates P for indioi work.- vidually gripping the labels 'b and I rent rallv As a preferred means for independently j and longitudinallyof the botlIesurf'arelnildoperating the grip-devices, 1 provide variable 4 ing the same in their places \\'illl( (he pickers connections with means for regulating the retreat and ihe wipers I) and l) npproarh relative adjustment and action of said parts 1 and wipe on. the ends of l he respective labels.

iixed on' as will be readily understood by persons skilled in this art, When they have performed their work the grip-devices swing out of the path ofrlabel feed, as indicated by dotted lines '12 and '13 on Fig. 2.

I am aware that a'grip-device capable of simultaneously clamping two labels to a bottle has heretofore been made, and in which the two contact pads are attached to'a single carrier member and both operated by the same movement, and without individually controlled car "er action; but such prior mechanism does not elieet results such as attained by my invention, and I do not claim, broadly, the mere employment of' two contact pads. g By independently operating the grip-devices I am enabled to successfully accommodate bottles of various proportions and sizes, in plural or dual labeling, without other change than adjustment of the throw of one of the devices in respect to the 'd the bottle-rest; also, to give the pressure, or action, to

other, an

desired amount-of while they work in 00* the feed.

each or either gri in practicingmy invenactive re ation wit I am aware that tion and applying'it tolabeling machines of varied constructions, changes indetails may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the nature and scope of the invention as expressed in the claims; therefore I do not wish-to be limited to the particular forms and proportions hercin'shown.

What I claim and ters Patent is ,1 1. In a bottle labeling machine, in combination with means for gluing and placing a body labeland a neck label in position for affixment to a bottle, a grip-device for the body label, a separate grip-device for the neck label, and an operating means connected therewith for imparting an independent movement to the respective grip-devices to and from the bottle.

2. In a bottle-labeling machine adapted for simultaneously placing a plurality of labels and affixing the same, .a plurality of separately acting, individually controlled grip-devices for respectively retaining the several labels against the bottle preparatory to their permanent aliixment to a bottle.

3. In a bottle-labelinglmachine, a set of label-carrying plates or pickers that bring the labels into position against the neck SLIM body of the bottle for being aflixed, and a plurality of label-holding grip-devices that act between said plates for synchronously clamping therespective labels individually to the bottle, and means for independently imparting movement to the respective gripdevices. I, a

4. In a bottle-labeling machine, in combi nation with a stationary bottle supporting rest, a label-supply holder deliveringlabels relation or desire to secure by Let-' p dividual gripdevices, and independently connected devices for separately moving said grip-devices.

5. In a bottle-labeling machine, the com-- bination with a stationary bottle-supporting rest, a label-supply holder delivering labels from a plurality of packs, and glue-applying pickers adapted for placin' 'a plurality of labels for attachment toa ottle laid upon said rest; of label-gripping means comprising a plurality of individual grip-fingers, independent connections for moving the separate grip-fingers, and means for varying the working relation or motion of said grip-fingers in respect to each other and to the bottle supporting rest. p

6. In combination with a plurality of oppositely disposed plates that gum and bring a plurality of labels into positions adjacent to the neck and body of the ofgrip-members that enter between said plates for clamping the respective labels centrally and longitudinally of the bottle, a

separate carrier or finger for each grip member, an independent actuator connection for each carrier and its grip-member, and means for separately adjusting or regulating the relative movements of the respective grip= actuator connections. Y A

7. In a bottle-labeling machine, in combination with, a stationary bottle-rest, means for gluing, simultaneously delivering, and wiping-on a plurality of labels to a bottle or the like; a pair of independently acting levers each carrying a device for retaininga label central and lon itudinally adjacent to the face of the bott e while being wiped on or affixed, connections inde endently controlglue-ap lying lin said levers and labe -r'etaining devices,

an meansfor eliecting and regulating a degree of difierential movement ofsaid levers in relation to each other.

8. In a labeling machine, in combination, a pluralityof grip-device fingers or levers pivotally supported to swing to and from the labels placed on the body and neck of the bottle, separate connecting-iods independently connected with said grip-device levers, adjusting means coinbinediwith said connection -rods for working relation of the grip-devices with respect to the shape of the bottle, and means for imparting motion to the connection-rods.

l) in rmnbination, a plural-iced bottomdelivery label-holder, means for transferring a plurality of labels l'roln said label-holder into positions against the bottle for allixinent thereto, means for severally and independently clamping lengthwise of the bottle, and means for individually contrrrlling the operative moveindividually regulating the v the labels centrally nections for severally operatin fingers, means for ment and pressure of said label-clamping head, a fulcrum pivot therefor, a grip-finger devices. attached to said pivoting-head, a connecting- 10. In a bottlelaheling machine, a plural joint-member having a sleeve hinged to said label-gripping means comprising an inner grip-finger, an outer bifurcated grip-finger, pivoting means for said fingers, separate consaid gripi 2 extending through said sleeve and having varying the a justment of nuts threaded thereon above and below the sleeve, for the purpose set forth.

14. In a bottle-labeling machine, a lahelgripping means comprising finger-pivoting-heads, fulcrum pivoting means therefor, a plurality of grip-devices respectively detachably secured to said pivoting-heads, connections for severally operthe connections, and means for actuating the said connectio 11. In a bottle-labeling machine, a labelgripping means consisting of a lever comprising a pivoting member, and a fin er portion detachably secured thereto, an a pad carried upon said detachable finger portion for contact with the label.

12. In a bottle-labeling machine, a label gripping means comprising a finger-pivoting head, afulcrum pivot therefor, a gri -finger detachably secured to said pivotin ead, a contact-pad carried upon said gripnger, an

slidable coupling member and a yicldahhi extension spring, an operating lover, a separate pivoting means for each of said connections adjustably secured to said operating lever, and means for actuating said lever, for the purpose set forth.

Witness my hand this 15th da of Februoperating connection jointed to said pivotary, 1907. ing-head, and means. for afi'ording a yielding FHA NK 0. WOODLAN I). action for said connection. Witnesses:

13. In a bOttIe IabeIing machine, a label- On'as. H. BURLEIGII, gripping means'comprising a finger-pivoting- M. F, MoMaHoN.

pivoting-head, an actuating conncction rod a plurality of ating said grip-devices, each provided with a

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