Label applicator apparatus
US6398069B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C9/1869
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Label applicator apparatus for applying a self-adhesive label to a surface which is movable relative to the apparatus. The label is carried on an elongate backing web having a plurality of labels adhered to one side thereof in longitudinally spaced relationship. The apparatus includes an edge over which the web is drawn whereby, when a force is applied along the web which exceeds a peeling threshold, the web is peeled away from the label and the label is dispensed at the edge. The apparatus includes pressing means located a set distance from the edge for pressing the label against the surface as it is dispensed, thereby adhering the label to the surface, and means for applying a peeling force which is greater than the peeling threshold during dispensing of at least an initial portion of the label which spans the set distance to initiate dispensing of the label. The peeling force is operative during dispensing of the initial portion of he label and is inoperative during dispensing of the initial portion of the label and is inoperative during dispensing of a final portion of the label, wherein when the peeling force is inoperative, dispensing is continued due to an additional force b…
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