Labelling machine
AssigneeNOBAC Limited
InventorMichael Arthur Cumberland
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Abstract
A labelling machine applying labels (16) from a continuous web (10) to packages moving on a conveyor (70) past a label application station. The labels (16) are printed on the web (10) with their long edges at right angles to the length of the web, i.e. the long edges of the labels lead as the web is fed from the web towards the label application station (34). At the point where the leading label is separated from the web, the direction of movement of the label is changed so that the narrow edge of the label leads as the label moves from the separation point to the application station.
Claims17
A machine for applying labels, the machine comprising means for supporting a reel of web-based labels, first transport means for transporting the labels as part of the web in a first transport direction to a separating station where the leading label is separated from the web, and second transport means for transporting the separated label in a second transport direction at right angles to the first transport direction to a label application station.
A method of applying labels to articles comprising supporting a reel of web-based labels, transporting the web of labels in a first direction by first transport means to a separating station, separating a leading label from the web, and transporting the separated label by second transport means in a second transport direction to a label application station, wherein the second transport direction is at a right angle to the first transport direction.
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