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Apparatus and methods for dispensing adhesive to labels

US8992716B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Nordson Corporation · US

Inventors

Eric Lingier · Straelen, DE
Reinhard Rettig · Gevelsberg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 18, 2012
Grant date	Mar 31, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 14, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T156/1798
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, a vacuum drum assembly for use with a labeling apparatus includes apertures for supporting labels on an outer surface using vacuum pressure. The vacuum drum assembly may include air distributors for providing vacuum pressure to selected apertures to accommodate various lengths or widths of labels. The vacuum drum assembly may also be adjustable to vary the spacing between apertures to accommodate various lengths of labels.

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