Labeling apparatus
US4412876A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1768
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for applying tubular labels to containers comprised of structure defining a labeling station, a container directing unit for directing a succession of containers to the labeling station, a label feeding unit for positioning individual labels at a predetermined position with respect to the labeling station, label applying mechanism including a label engaging device cyclically movable along a path of travel for removing a label from the feeding unit and assembling the label about a container at the labeling station, and a drive unit for imparting harmonic motion to the label engaging device.
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