Flexing label applicator
US11697520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C9/46
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A label applying system includes a conveyance path for moving an item in a conveyance direction, and a label applicator With an elongated label applying arm pivotably moveable between a label load position spaced away from the item and a label apply position in which a free end of the elongated label applying arm is moved into contact with the item. The elongated label applying arm is configured to be sufficiently flexible such that at least a label carrying portion of the elongated label applying arm bends, as it moves into contact with the item, for pressing a label against the item.
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