Label applicator belt system
US9221573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/17
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A label applicator system is described comprising one or more, and preferably two, assemblies of rollers and belts. The assemblies are arranged relative to one another such that at least a portion of the belts of each assembly are aligned with one another to define an article receiving lane. The assemblies are arranged and configured such that the lane extends in a zig-zag path, a relatively straight path, and/or an arcuate path. Selection of the lane geometry along with appropriate control of belt velocities enable high rates of applying labels to articles and particularly containers having compound curves.
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