Label transfer device for an IML method
AssigneeBeck Automation AG
InventorNicolas Beck
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Abstract
A transfer device (10) for an IML process for transporting and inserting a label (8) into an annular gap-shaped mold cavity (9) of a multi-part injection molding tool (1), in particular for manufacturing of tubes or other containers of circular, oval, square or other shaped cross-section. This device (10) comprises at least one transfer tube (13) with a suitably shaped annular gap (21) for receiving and transferring a label (8), wherein the annular gap (21) is formed by an inner core tube (22) and an outer tubular shell (23). Ejection means are provided within the annular gap (21) to enable inserting of a label, which is lying therein, into the mold cavity (9). This ejection means may comprise an air pressure wave or at least a displaceably arranged ejector member (24).
Claims10
Label transfer device (10) for an IML process for transporting and inserting a label (8) into an annular gap-shaped mold cavity (9) of a multi-part injection mold (1) for manufacturing of parallel-walled objects, in particular containers comprising a shell region, having a substantially constant, i.e. with a uniform and circular, oval, square or other shaped cross-section,
- characterized in that said device is provided with at least one transfer tube (13) with an annular gap (21) for receiving and transferring a label (8), which annular gap (21) is arranged between an inner core tube (22) and an outer tubular shell (23), in which annular gap (21) ejection means are provided.
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