Transfer controller microprocessor
US4852014A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C9/42
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transfer microprocessor is programmed to monitor and control four label dispensers paired two each on either side of a flow of containers, with each side having an upstream and a downstream dispenser. Operation of a transfer function on either side between an on line and a standby mode is timed differently depending upon whether an upstream or a downstream dispenser is on line. A low web sensor is employed to generate signal to the transfer controller to initiate the transfer function. Upon command one of the on line dispensers is deactivated and its standby dispenser is activated to produce a continuous supply of labels to that side of the containers as they move past the label dispensers.
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