Apparatus and method for converting and applying labels
US6187128A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C2009/1846
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A labeling apparatus for converting base label stock to releasably-lined labels. The apparatus includes a vacuum anvil roller and an idler roller which cooperate to separate the base stock into its face web and backing liner components. A cutting roller cooperates with the vacuum anvil roller to butt cut the unlined face web to form butt cut labels. A traction nip roller cooperates with the vacuum anvil roller to press the butt cut labels to the backing liner to form the releasably-lined labels. The releasably-lined labels may be imprinted and the backing liner removed as the label is affixed to an article using conventional labeling equipment. A rewind nip roller cooperates with the traction nip roller to pull the backing liner, which is then rolled on a rewind mandril. The apparatus does not weaken or cut the backing liner during conversion to releasably-lined labels, because the butt cut is made after the face web is separated from the backing liner.
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