Device and method for labeling individual packages

An apparatus for labeling a package, the apparatus comprising:

• an advancing device for transporting the package in a transport direction, and
• an application device for applying a dispensed label to the package,
• wherein the application device has an oscillating punch having a punch stem and a punch foot connected to the punch stem, wherein the oscillating punch is configured to move the dispensed label from a pickup position, in which the dispensed label is picked up by the punch foot, to a deposit position, in which the dispensed label is applied by the punch foot to the package,
• wherein the application device further comprises a guide element on which the punch stem is mounted axially movably and which guides the punch stem during axial movements of the punch stem,
• wherein the application device further comprises a holder consisting of a unit formed of a plurality of components, and wherein the holder holds the punch stem in a direction of gravitational force in each position of the punch stem relative to the guide element,
• wherein one of the plurality of components of the holder is a first drive motor having a motor shaft that is at least configured to cause the axial movements of the punch stem,
• wherein the punch stem is mounted pivotably about a horizontal pivot axis running orthogonally with respect to the direction of gravitational force,
• wherein the guide element carries at least one of the plurality of components of the holder and is pivotable on a carrier to which the guide element is mounted about the horizontal pivot axis, and
• wherein the first drive motor is immovable relative to the carrier and/or relative to the advancing device.