Labelling apparatus and labelling process for the labelling of containers as well as plant for the treatment of containers

US9598199B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

• Juergen Koller · Erlangen, DE
• Thomas Zech · Donaustauf, DE
• Dieter Leykamm · Neutraubling, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 20, 2013
• Grant date: Mar 21, 2017
• Expiry date: Dec 24, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65C9/40
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A labelling apparatus for the labelling of containers includes at least one first labelling device, a storage device and a control device. The at least one first labelling device applies a label from a first strip of labels to a container. The control device controls the labelling of the containers based on a detection result of a first detection device which detects a pattern of containers and container-absence points in a supply flow of the containers to the first labelling device, and/or on the basis of a detection result of a second detection device which detects a filling state of the labels in the storage device. The control interrupts the labelling of the container if the first detection device detects a pre-determined pattern of containers and container-absence points and/or if the second detection device detects a pre-determined filling state of the labels in the storage device.