System for the angular orientation and detection of containers in labelling machines
AssigneeSidel Holdings & Technology SA
InventorsAntonio Secchi, Giuseppe Femia
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Abstract
A system for the angular orientation and detection of containers being processed in labelling machines. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system for the detection and angular orientation of containers in labelling machines with a rotating turntable for handling the containers. The turntable is provided with a plurality of motor-driven pans which support and handle the containers. Four image cameras are controlled so as to acquire a set of four images which replicate the container image throughout the side surface or perimeter of the container.
Claims17
A system for the detection and angular orientation of containers in labelling machines comprising a rotating turntable for the handling of said containers, said turntable being provided with a plurality of motor-driven pans which support and handle said containers, and four image acquisition optical means, said four optical means being controlled so as to acquire a set of four images which replicate the container image along all the perimeter thereof,
- wherein said four image acquisition optical means are oriented so as to be facing in pairs along visual axes, so that each container during the travel thereof along the turntable perimeter, passes at an intersection of the visual axes joining in pairs.
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