US 2022/0055784 A1 · Elongated Object Labeling Device

Abstract

An elongated object label applicator has a driver operably connected to a wrapping mechanism. The wrapping mechanism has a plurality of guide rollers spaced about a central portion. A belt is tensioned around the guide rollers and across an opening in the central portion through which an object to labeled is received. The belt is deflectable against an elastic force such that the belt can be recessed with the central portion by a force provided by the object to be labeled. The wrapping mechanism is driven by the driver to rotate the guide rollers about an axis of rotation of the wrapping mechanism passing through the central portion. The wrapping mechanism orbits the object to be labeled located within the central portion.

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Dependent claims

A label applicator comprising:

a wrapping mechanism including a recessed central portion configured to receive an elongated object therein, the wrapping mechanism configured to rotate about an axis of rotation passing through the central portion and orbit the elongated object when the elongated object is positioned within the central portion;
an incoming conveyor configured to be driven by a conveyor driver to deliver a label to the wrapping mechanism, wherein the incoming conveyor is in operable alignment with the wrapping mechanism such that a label traveling on the incoming conveyor is deliverable to the wrapping mechanism;
and
a conveyor assist lever configured to be actuated by the conveyor driver to operably engage the incoming conveyor and form a nip therewith through which the label travels to the wrapping mechanism.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Elongated Object Labeling Device

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Abstract

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