Patent · US Expired

Apparatus for sticking labels to containers

US4362594A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 1981
Grant dateDec 7, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1798
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A turntable is rotatably provided on the main body of a label sticking apparatus, and a plurality of container support tables are provided along the periphery of the turntable. Containers such as bottles and cans are transported along a predetermined path as riding on the container support tables. A label application device for applying labels to these containers is formed as a unit block which may be detachably mounted on the main body. When mounted, the label application device receives driving force from the driving source for rotating the turntable. The label application device is provided with a lock mechanism, which enables to carry out mounting and dismounting operations with ease and security.

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