Label transfer mechanism for blow molding machinery

US5169653A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Hoover Universal, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Dennis J. Tate · Marquette, US
• John Francis · Burlington, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 22, 1991
• Grant date: Dec 8, 1992
• Expiry date: Jul 22, 2011

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B29C2049/2454
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A label transfer assembly providing for in-mold labeling of blow molded articles in blow molding machinery. A label carrier is utilized which includes means for individually receiving labels from a label storage magazine. Once loaded with labels, the label carrier is moved to a position adjacent a placement assembly. The labels are removed from the carrier by the placement assembly which includes arms that transfer the labels to positions in mold cavities in the machinery. During molding, the labels will become fused to the surfaces of the blow molded articles.