Configurable modular labeling machine and methods of making same

US8434540B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Avery Dennison Corporation · US

Inventor

• Johannes Lenkl · Unterschleißheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 10, 2008
• Grant date: May 7, 2013
• Expiry date: Nov 19, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T156/1768
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a configurable modular labeling machine and a method of making same. The machine can be selectively assembled in a number of different configurations. The machine has a frame or housing that can mount selectively positionable applicator and rewind modules. The applicator module includes a plate that can carry direction-changing and feed rolls and can mount a dispensing mechanism. The rewind module can include a plate that can mount direction-changing rolls and a rewind.