Patent · US Expired

Portable labeling machine

US4444611A · kind A · utility

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3References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 1982
Grant dateApr 24, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 25, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/18
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present machine is intended for the printing of selected characters on labels borne by a continuous tape (13) passing over a print table (11) and driven by a chassis (22) imparted a reciprocating movement by the operating of a trigger. In order to prevent the strip of labels from being pulled towards the outside at the time of the pulling off of the label said machine has a hand brake (28, 30) located in front of the print table. This brake comprises a pivoting brake shoe (28) which is placed out of operation during the transport stroke of the continuous strip (13) by an interceptor (32) which is fastened to the transport chassis (22). This arrangement is established in order to permit a precise and effective braking action without requiring recourse to tolerances which are incompatible with mass production.

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