In-mold labeling apparatus and method
US4840366A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18992
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An in-mold labeling apparatus includes a label transfer assembly carrying a number of label carriages each with a number of label transfer heads. A continuously rotating drive arm raises and lowers the assembly in simple harmonic motion to move the label transfer heads between label magazines for pickup of labels and mold halves of a blow molding machine. Lost motion connections are provided at the top and bottom of the stroke to facilitate pickup of labels and placement of labels in the mold halves.
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