Labeling machine for labeling containers
AssigneeKrones AG
InventorsOliver Potempa, Andreas Kraus, Stefan Scherl
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Abstract
Examples are disclosed for a labeling machine for labeling containers, such as bottles in the beverage-processing industry. In one example, a labeling machine includes at least one machine unit which in operation can treat containers (e.g., label the containers), and a movable protective element which separates at least part of the machine unit from an associated environment. The protective element comprises a handle for moving the protective element, and the handle comprises a pushbutton for locking and/or unlocking. The pushbutton, when actuated, selectively releases and/or blocks the movement of the protective element.
Claims17
A labeling machine for labeling containers, the labeling machine comprising:
- at least one machine unit which is operable to treat containers;
- and
- a movable protective element which separates at least part of the at least one machine unit from an environment, the protective element comprising a handle for moving the protective element, wherein the handle comprises a pushbutton for locking and/or unlocking, the pushbutton being actuatable to selectively release and/or block movement of the protective element, wherein the pushbutton comprises a first button which, when actuated, blocks operation of the labeling machine, wherein the pushbutton further comprises a second button which, when actuated, releases operation of the labeling machine, wherein the pushbutton is configured such that the second button is only actuatable when the protective element is closed to release the operation of the labeling machine, and wherein the second button, when actuated as a release input, releases operation of the labeling machine upon receipt of a confirmation input.
A machine, comprising:
- a machine unit;
- a control unit controlling one or more closing mechanisms of the machine;
- and
- a movable protective element which separates at least part of the machine unit from an environment, the protective element comprising a handle for moving the protective element, the handle comprising a pushbutton connected to the control unit, wherein the pushbutton is actuatable to control the control unit to release movement of the protective element responsive to a first actuation and to block movement of the protective element responsive to a second actuation, wherein the pushbutton comprises a first button which, when actuated, blocks operation of the labeling machine, wherein the pushbutton further comprises a second button which, when actuated, releases operation of the labeling machine, wherein the pushbutton is configured such that the second button is only actuatable when the protective element is closed to release the operation of the labeling machine, and wherein the second button, when actuated as a release input, releases operation of the labeling machine upon receipt of a confirmation input.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.