US 3,989,575 A · Split labeling apparatus

Abstract

A split labeling apparatus and method for cutting and transferring pairs of individual labels from a double label web in preparation for separate, simultaneous application to product surfaces. The double label web is provided in roll form, is advanced through divider means for splitting the web into like longitudinal strips, and on to a cut-off means where a pair of individual labels are simultaneously removed, one from each strip. The cut-off means includes a cutting blade which prevents the strips from twisting. Each pair of cut labels is transferred from the cutting location by a pair of label separators which spread the labels apart during transfer. A second, simultaneously operating, anti-twist cutting blade is included to remove any periodically occurring scrap section from the web.

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Dependent claims

Split labeling apparatus comprising means for advancing an elongated double label web;

divider means for slitting the advancing double label web longitudinally into a pair of like strips;
label cut-off means downstream of said divider means for simultaneously cutting off a pair of like individual labels from said strips, one label being cut from each strip;
and label transfer means for transferring said pair of individual cut labels from said cut-off means to a label application station whereby said individual labels are applied to articles to be labeled;
said label transfer means including a pair of label separators and spreading means for spreading apart and changing the spacing between said separators and thus of said pair of individual labels cut from said strips whereby said labels are separated for transfer to the label application station.

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In a labeling apparatus for a double label web having pairs of labels printed sequentially along its length and periodic scrap sections, said web being supplied from a roll, said apparatus including means for advancing said labels to a label application station where said labels are applied to product surfaces, the improvement comprising:

divider means for slitting the advancing double label web into a pair of like strips whereby said labels may thereafter be individually separated from said strips;
label cut-off means downstream of said divider means for simultaneously cutting off a pair of individual labels from said strips, one label being cut from each strip;
label transfer means for transferring said pair of individual cut labels from said cut-off means to the label application station, said label transfer means including a pair of label separators and spreading means for spreading apart and changing the spacing between said separators and thus of said pair of individual labels from said strips whereby said labels are separated for transfer to the label application station.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Split labeling apparatus

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