EP0952086B1 - Apparatus for labelling and weighing packages - Google Patents

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EP0952086B1
EP0952086B1 EP99105705A EP99105705A EP0952086B1 EP 0952086 B1 EP0952086 B1 EP 0952086B1 EP 99105705 A EP99105705 A EP 99105705A EP 99105705 A EP99105705 A EP 99105705A EP 0952086 B1 EP0952086 B1 EP 0952086B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/46—Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
    • B65C9/00—Details of labelling machines or apparatus
    • B65C9/08—Label feeding
    • B65C9/18—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls
    • B65C9/1865—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels adhering on a backing strip
    • B65C9/1876—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels adhering on a backing strip and being transferred by suction means
    • B65C9/188—Label feeding from strips, e.g. from rolls the labels adhering on a backing strip and being transferred by suction means the suction means being a vacuum drum
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T156/00—Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture
    • Y10T156/17—Surface bonding means and/or assemblymeans with work feeding or handling means
    • Y10T156/1702—For plural parts or plural areas of single part
    • Y10T156/1705—Lamina transferred to base from adhered flexible web or sheet type carrier
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T156/1702—For plural parts or plural areas of single part
    • Y10T156/1705—Lamina transferred to base from adhered flexible web or sheet type carrier
    • Y10T156/1707—Discrete spaced laminae on adhered carrier
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T156/1705—Lamina transferred to base from adhered flexible web or sheet type carrier
    • Y10T156/1707—Discrete spaced laminae on adhered carrier
    • Y10T156/171—Means serially presenting discrete base articles or separate portions of a single article
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T156/1702—For plural parts or plural areas of single part
    • Y10T156/1744—Means bringing discrete articles into assembled relationship
    • Y10T156/1768—Means simultaneously conveying plural articles from a single source and serially presenting them to an assembly station

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  • Automatic labeling machines serve the purpose of especially food packages, labels on which, among other things, that of the food pack assigned price is printed. They are from practice Labeling machines known that the label in conventionally from above on the Apply food packaging. But there are also such automatic labeling machines from practice known, where the label on the bottom of the pack is applied.
  • Such known automatic labeling systems for Applying product labels to the bottom of the pack provide an opening in the area along which the Packaging is transported horizontally. Through this Opening the label is fed from below. The size the opening thus defines the maximum size of the label to be applied.
  • the Means of transport for the pack must be left out. This can interrupt the Pack transport or for a lateral shift come.
  • the pack must be on the bottom be level so that it doesn't get caught on the opening or falls into it.
  • DE 32 23 477 A1 pointed out which a device for labeling individual objects with a feed unit for Transport of the object, an application unit to the Application of the printed, detached from the carrier strip Labels on the item, the application unit one during the application process of the label has a roller driven synchronously with the object.
  • EP-A-0218925 is a labeling device known, where the label of part of the Outer circumference of the roller carried on the pack top or -bottom can be fed, and wherein the Labeling point is at the vertex of the roller.
  • the present invention is based on the object a device of the type mentioned in that regard develop that security against faulty Labeling is improved.
  • the roller forms part of the transport system for the Pack, with the roller moving during labeling rotates in sync with the pack.
  • the Pack not regarding the shape of its bottom limited, it can also have curved or curved undersides be provided with the label.
  • the Labeling position on the bottom of the packaging is free selectable because the spatial assignment between the Label printer and the location of the pack along the Roll width is adjustable.
  • the solution according to the invention therefore provides as a central idea that the label is no longer completely conveyed through an opening, but from its front to its back with the pack in motion on the underside is rolled on.
  • the printer especially thermal printer, is located at the bottom of the system, so that label detached from the carrier roll from below onto the Packaging is promoted.
  • Another advantage is that with this arrangement Combination of the printing of the invention Goods underside with another from above working printer for a label on the Goods top is possible.
  • a first label which for important information to customers, such as the Price includes, on the visible side of the pack, and the second, the price in coded, machine-readable Form-containing label on the underside of the goods for the Barcode reader of the scanner cash register is arranged detectable.
  • the roller serving as the application unit is preferred as Drum formed, which has a corresponding dimensioned fan is supplied with negative pressure. Due to the negative pressure, the label on the Roller surface during the feeding process on the Bottom of the packaging is held, but adheres to Non-sticky roller surface. This is in one further embodiment, the roller surface with a anti-adhesion silicone coating.
  • the drum surface contains more or less many Holes in an appropriately dense arrangement.
  • Another embodiment provides that on the Roll surface is formed a recess with interacts with a label catcher. This will accidentally on the roller surface Labels that are not taken from a pack have been removed from the label catcher, which prevents that the label circulates again. This The label catcher sits behind the in the running direction Etikettierddling.
  • Another preferred embodiment provides that a support roller between the transport device and Labeling roller is provided.
  • the packaging overflows this role. It prevents the pack from sticking to the Transition from the transport device to the labeling roller moves or rotates.
  • This role is preferred designed with a material with a soft surface, as well as in a further preferred embodiment the labeling roller.
  • a behind the labeling roller another role.
  • This is preferably with a Driven speed, which causes the Peripheral speed of the further role is greater than the feed rate of the pack.
  • This one more Roll serves the purpose of making the label after the actual one Labeling process also on the bottom of the pack uncomfortablebürsten. This may not be complete Adhesion, however, worked after the labeling process become. If e.g. a corner sticks out a little, it can The label remains stuck as a result of further transport. The further role prevents this danger.
  • the invention is based on a Exemplary embodiment drawing closer explained.
  • Fig. 1 shows an apparatus for labeling Packs, in particular food packs.
  • the Packs P (not shown in FIG. 1) (see FIG. 3) run from right to left in Fig. 1 on the Surface of a horizontal transport path.
  • the horizontal path consists of three sections 1,2,3, where section 1 is a feed line, section 2 is a weighing section and section 3 is a section in with a printed label on the package becomes. This is used on the top of the First printing device 6 located on the transport path, by means of a label on the top of the goods is applicable, and a second to which Printing device 5 acting on the underside of the packaging, by means of the to be described in the A label is applied to the underside of the packaging.
  • the pack goes through a removal path 7.
  • the printing device 6 operates in a conventional manner, i.e. that by means of a movable cylinder printed label on the top of the pack is applied.
  • the pack P is in the area of section 3 by one Conveyor belt conveyed in the direction of the arrow.
  • the roller 4 is designed as a hollow roller and carries on one End face a fan, not shown Generating a vacuum inside the roller.
  • a Printing unit 5 On the underside of the labeling roller 4 is a Printing unit 5 arranged, that of one not closer shown receipt roll releasably on a carrier arranged label E is supplied. That as Thermal printer 5 designed works with a Scraper together, which the label from Carrier strip detaches and with its coating side outwards onto the outer surface of the labeling roller 4 emotional. From there it runs along the perimeter of the Shell surface of the labeling roller 4 in the direction of the arrow the bottom of the pack P is further conveyed.
  • a support roller 8 is provided on the top of the Pack is guided along and in their Labeling roller 4 formed the space between the label E. is transported.
  • the outlet side is between Labeling roller 4 and conveyor 7 another Roll 9 provided. While the support roller 8 prevents that the pack at the transition from Transport device 3 moves to the labeling roller or rotates, the further role 9 serves the purpose that additional label already applied is brushed on. This prevents that Label, if it is not fully adherent, further Package transport gets stuck.
  • the labeling roller 4 rotates by means of a Actuator driven synchronously with the pack feed, see above that the printed label from its front to Back at apex S starting on the Underside of the package P is rolled and thereby the weight of the pack is pressed.
  • the version described is for small and large Packs suitable to cover them on their underside label.
  • the type of topology is the Bottom of the package less important, so that even curved or curved undersides can be labeled.
  • the labeling slot can be used across the entire width of the transport system are extended so that by a Moving the printer across the label position Direction of travel is arbitrarily adjustable.

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The arrangement has a horizontal package conveyor with a weighing unit along the transport path, a printer for printing onto removable labels on a carrier strip and a label application unit (3). The application unit has a roller (4) driven synchronously with the package during label application, whereby the printed label (E) is released from the carrier strip and delivered to the underside of the package (P) carried by part of the roller surface. The labeling point is at the highest point (S) of the roller, which is arranged with the highest point on the horizontal extension of the transport direction.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Etikettieren von einzelnen Packungen, insbesondere Lebensmittelpackungen, mit

  • einer Vorschubeinheit zum horizontalen Transport der Packung,
  • einer im Transportweg angeordneten Wägeeinheit. zum Wiegen der Packung,
  • einer Druckeinrichtung zum Bedrucken eines auf einem Trägerstreifen lösbar angebrachten Etikettes,
  • einer Aufbringeinheit zum Aufbringen des bedruckten Etikettes auf die Unterseite der Packung.
The invention relates to a device for labeling individual packs, in particular food packs, with
  • a feed unit for the horizontal transport of the pack,
  • a weighing unit arranged in the transport path. for weighing the pack,
  • a printing device for printing a label releasably attached to a carrier strip,
  • an application unit for applying the printed label to the underside of the package.

Etikettierautomaten dienen dem Zweck, auf Packungen, insbesondere Lebensmittelpackungen, Etiketten aufzubringen, auf denen u.a. der der Lebensmittelpackung zugeordnete Preis aufgedruckt ist. Es sind aus der Praxis Etikettiermaschinen bekannt, die das Etikett in herkömmlicher Weise von oben auf die Lebensmittelverpackung aufbringen. Es sind aber auch solche automatische Etikettiermaschinen aus der Praxis bekannt, bei denen das Etikett auf die Packungsunterseite aufgebracht wird. Automatic labeling machines serve the purpose of especially food packages, labels on which, among other things, that of the food pack assigned price is printed. They are from practice Labeling machines known that the label in conventionally from above on the Apply food packaging. But there are also such automatic labeling machines from practice known, where the label on the bottom of the pack is applied.

Aus der DE 40 31 891 A1 ist es bekannt, Ober- und Unterseite von auf einer Vorschubeinheit transportierten Packungen wahlweise mit Selbstklebeetiketten zu etikettieren.From DE 40 31 891 A1 it is known to top and Bottom of transported on a feed unit Packs optionally with self-adhesive labels label.

Die Durchführung der Etikettierung von unten gewinnt an Bedeutung, da Scannerkassen den Preis aus einem aufgedruckten Barcode lesen. Da insbesondere bei Fleischverpackungen dieser Barcode auf der Unterseite der Verpackungen angebracht werden sollte, damit die Packung an der Kasse nicht gedreht zu werden braucht, muß das Etikett auf der Packungsunterseite angebracht sein. Auch das Abspeichern weiterer Produktinformationen, wie z.B. Haltbarkeitsdauer oder Artikelnummer auf der Unterseite der Packung ist wünschenswert.The implementation of the labeling from below is increasing Meaning, because scanner registers the price from one Read the printed barcode. Because especially at Meat packaging this barcode on the bottom of the Packaging should be attached to the pack it does not have to be turned at the cash register Label on the bottom of the pack. Also the storage of further product information, e.g. Shelf life or article number on the bottom the pack is desirable.

Solche bekannten automatischen Etikettieranlagen zum Aufbringen von Warenetiketten auf die Packungsunterseite sehen eine Öffnung in der Fläche vor, entlang der die Verpackung horizontal transportiert wird. Durch diese Öffnung wird das Etikett von unten zugefördert. Die Größe der Öffnung legt damit die Maximalgröße des aufzubringenden Etikettes fest. Bei solchen Ausführungsformen von Etikettieranlagen besteht das Problem, daß einerseits die Größe des aufzubringenden Etikettes begrenzt ist und daß andererseits an der Stelle, an der sich die Öffnung befindet, die Transportmittel für die Packung ausgespart werden müssen. Hierdurch kann es zur Unterbrechung des Packungstransports oder zu einem seitlichen Verschieben kommen. Darüber hinaus muß die Packung an der Unterseite eben sein, damit sie nicht an der Öffnung hängen bleibt oder in diese hineinfällt. Such known automatic labeling systems for Applying product labels to the bottom of the pack provide an opening in the area along which the Packaging is transported horizontally. Through this Opening the label is fed from below. The size the opening thus defines the maximum size of the label to be applied. In such Embodiments of labeling systems exist Problem that on the one hand the size of the applied Etiquette is limited and that on the other hand at the Where the opening is, the Means of transport for the pack must be left out. This can interrupt the Pack transport or for a lateral shift come. In addition, the pack must be on the bottom be level so that it doesn't get caught on the opening or falls into it.

Zum Stand der Technik wird ferner auf die DE 32 23 477 A1 hingewiesen, welche eine Vorrichtung zum Etikettieren von einzelnen Gegenständen mit einer Vorschubeinheit zum Transport des Gegenstands, einer Aufbringeinheit zum Aufbringen des bedruckten, vom Trägerstreifen gelösten Etiketts auf den Gegenstand, wobei die Aufbringeinheit eine während des Aufbringungsvorgangs des Etiketts synchron mit dem Gegenstand angetriebene Walze aufweist.The prior art is further referred to DE 32 23 477 A1 pointed out which a device for labeling individual objects with a feed unit for Transport of the object, an application unit to the Application of the printed, detached from the carrier strip Labels on the item, the application unit one during the application process of the label has a roller driven synchronously with the object.

Aus der EP-A-0218925 ist eine Etikettiervorrichtung bekannt, bei der das Etikett von einem Teil des Außenumfangs der Walze getragen auf die Packungsober- oder -unterseite zuführbar ist, und wobei der Etikettierpunkt im Scheitelpunkt der Walze liegt.From EP-A-0218925 is a labeling device known, where the label of part of the Outer circumference of the roller carried on the pack top or -bottom can be fed, and wherein the Labeling point is at the vertex of the roller.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend weiterzuentwickeln, daß die Sicherheit gegen fehlerhaftes Etikettieren verbessert wird.The present invention is based on the object a device of the type mentioned in that regard develop that security against faulty Labeling is improved.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch eine Vorrichtung zum Etikettieren von einzelnen Packungen, insbesondere Lebensmittelpackungen, mit

  • einer Vorschubeinheit (1) zum horizontalen Transport der Packung,
  • einer im Transportweg angeordneten Wägeeinheit (2) zum Wiegen der Packung,
  • einer Druckeinrichtung zum Bedrucken eines auf einem Trägerstreifen lösbar angebrachten Etikettes (E),
  • einer Aufbringeinheit zum Aufbringen des bedruckten Etikettes (E) auf die Unterseite der Packung,
   wobei die Aufbringeinheit (3) eine während des Aufbringungsvorgangs des Etiketts (E) synchron mit der Packung angetriebene Walze (4) aufweist,
   wobei das bedruckte Etikett vom Trägerstreifen gelöst und von einem Teil des Außenumfangs der Walze getragen auf die Packungsunterseite zuführbar ist,
   wobei der Etikettierpunkt im Scheitelpunkt (S) der Walze (4) liegt und die Walze mit dem Scheitelpunkt (S) ihres Außenumfangs in horizontaler Verlängerung der Transportrichtung der Packung (P) angeordnet ist
   und wobei die Druckeinrichtung (5) unterhalb der Walze (4) angeordnet ist, so daß das vom Trägerstreifen abgelöste Etikett von unten auf die Packung zuförderbar ist.This object is achieved according to the invention by a device for labeling individual packs, in particular food packs, with
  • a feed unit (1) for the horizontal transport of the pack,
  • a weighing unit (2) arranged in the transport path for weighing the package,
  • a printing device for printing a label (E) detachably attached to a carrier strip,
  • an application unit for applying the printed label (E) to the underside of the package,
the application unit (3) having a roller (4) driven in synchronism with the package during the application process of the label (E),
the printed label being detachable from the carrier strip and being carried by a part of the outer circumference of the roller to the underside of the pack,
wherein the labeling point lies in the vertex (S) of the roller (4) and the roller is arranged with the vertex (S) of its outer circumference in a horizontal extension of the transport direction of the package (P)
and wherein the printing device (5) is arranged below the roller (4), so that the label detached from the carrier strip can be fed onto the package from below.

Die Walze bildet einen Teil des Transportsystems für die Packung, wobei sich die Walze während des Etikettierens synchron mit der Packung dreht. Hierdurch eignet sich diese Lösung für die Aufbringung von Etiketten beliebiger Größe auf die Unterseite der Packung. Dabei ist die Packung hinsichtlich der Form ihrer Unterseite nicht begrenzt, es können auch gebogene oder krumme Unterseiten mit dem Etikett versehen werden. Darüber hinaus ist die Etikettierposition auf der Verpackungsunterseite frei wählbar, da die räumliche Zuordnung zwischen dem Etikettendrucker und der Lage der Packung entlang der Walzenbreite einstellbar ist. Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung sieht somit als zentralen Gedanken vor, daß das Etikett nicht mehr komplett durch eine Öffnung befördert wird, sondern von seiner Vorderseite zu seiner Hinterseite hin bei in Bewegung befindlicher Packung auf deren Unterseite aufgewalzt wird. Der Drucker, insbesondere Thermodrucker, ist an der Unterseite des Systems angeordnet, so daß das von der Trägerrolle abgelöste Etikett von unten auf die Verpackung zugefördert wird.The roller forms part of the transport system for the Pack, with the roller moving during labeling rotates in sync with the pack. This makes it suitable this solution for applying labels any Size on the bottom of the pack. Here is the Pack not regarding the shape of its bottom limited, it can also have curved or curved undersides be provided with the label. In addition, the Labeling position on the bottom of the packaging is free selectable because the spatial assignment between the Label printer and the location of the pack along the Roll width is adjustable. The solution according to the invention therefore provides as a central idea that the label is no longer completely conveyed through an opening, but from its front to its back with the pack in motion on the underside is rolled on. The printer, especially thermal printer, is located at the bottom of the system, so that label detached from the carrier roll from below onto the Packaging is promoted.

Ein weiterer Vorteil ist, daß durch diese Anordnung eine Kombination des erfindungsgemäßen Bedruckens von der Warenunterseite her mit einem weiteren von oben arbeitenden Drucker für ein Etikett auf der Warenoberseite möglich ist. Hierdurch ergibt sich der besondere Vorteil, daß ein erstes Etikett, welches für den Kunden wichtige Informationen, beispielsweise den Warenpreis enthält, auf der Sichtseite der Packung, und das zweite, den Preis in codierter, maschinenlesbarer Form enthaltende Etikett auf der Warenunterseite für den Barcodeleser der Scannerkasse erfaßbar angeordnet ist.Another advantage is that with this arrangement Combination of the printing of the invention Goods underside with another from above working printer for a label on the Goods top is possible. This results in the special advantage that a first label, which for important information to customers, such as the Price includes, on the visible side of the pack, and the second, the price in coded, machine-readable Form-containing label on the underside of the goods for the Barcode reader of the scanner cash register is arranged detectable.

Bevorzugt ist die als Aufbringeinheit dienende Walze als Trommel ausgebildet, welche über einen entsprechend dimensionierten Ventilator mit Unterdruck versorgt wird. Durch den Unterdruck wird das Etikett auf der Walzenoberfläche während des Zuführvorgangs auf die Verpackungsunterseite festgehalten, haftet jedoch an der Walzenoberfläche nicht klebend an. Hierzu ist in einer weiteren Ausgestaltung die Walzenoberfläche mit einer haftungsverhindernden Silikonbeschichtung versehen.The roller serving as the application unit is preferred as Drum formed, which has a corresponding dimensioned fan is supplied with negative pressure. Due to the negative pressure, the label on the Roller surface during the feeding process on the Bottom of the packaging is held, but adheres to Non-sticky roller surface. This is in one further embodiment, the roller surface with a anti-adhesion silicone coating.

Entsprechend der Größe der aufzubringenden Etiketten beinhaltet die Trommeloberfläche mehr oder weniger viele Löcher in einer entsprechend dichten Anordnung. According to the size of the labels to be applied the drum surface contains more or less many Holes in an appropriately dense arrangement.

Eine weitere Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß auf der Walzenoberfläche eine Vertiefung ausgebildet ist, die mit einem Etikettenfänger zusammenwirkt. Hierdurch werden versehentlich auf der Walzenoberfläche befindliche Etiketten, die nicht von einer Packung mitgenommen wurden, vom Etikettenfänger abgenommen, der verhindert, daß das Etikett ein weiteres Mal umläuft. Dieser Etikettenfänger sitzt in Laufrichtung hinter dem Etikettierpunkt.Another embodiment provides that on the Roll surface is formed a recess with interacts with a label catcher. This will accidentally on the roller surface Labels that are not taken from a pack have been removed from the label catcher, which prevents that the label circulates again. This The label catcher sits behind the in the running direction Etikettierpunkt.

Falls sich das Etikett beim Bedrucken nicht komplett vom Trägerpapier löst, wirkt eine nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung vorgesehene Etikettentrennhilfe dahingehend, daß sie mit einem Luftstrom auf die Abstreifkante des Druckers bläst und damit bewirkt, daß das Etikett vom Trägerpapier getrennt und in Richtung auf die Etikettierwalze geblasen wird.If the label does not completely change when printing Carrier paper detaches, one after another works Design provided label separation aid in that it is blown onto the Wiping edge of the printer blows, causing the label is separated from the backing paper and towards the labeling roller is blown.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß eine Stützrolle zwischen Transporteinrichtung und Etikettierwalze vorgesehen ist. Die Verpackung läuft über diese Rolle. Sie verhindert, daß sich die Packung beim Übergang von der Transportvorrichtung zur Etikettierwalze verschiebt oder dreht. Bevorzugt ist diese Rolle aus einem Material mit einer weichen Oberfläche gestaltet, ebenso wie in einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform die Etikettierwalze.Another preferred embodiment provides that a support roller between the transport device and Labeling roller is provided. The packaging overflows this role. It prevents the pack from sticking to the Transition from the transport device to the labeling roller moves or rotates. This role is preferred designed with a material with a soft surface, as well as in a further preferred embodiment the labeling roller.

In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß sich hinter der Etikettierwalze eine weitere Rolle befindet. Diese ist vorzugsweise mit einer Drehzahl angetrieben, die bewirkt, daß die Umfangsgeschwindigkeit der weiteren Rolle größer ist als die Vorschubgeschwindigkeit der Packung. Diese weitere Rolle dient dem Zweck, das Etikett nach dem eigentlichen Etikettiervorgang zusätzlich auf die Packungsunterseite aufzubürsten. Hierdurch kann einem nicht vollständigen Anhaften nach dem Etikettiervorgang hingegengewirkt werden. Wenn z.B. eine Ecke etwas absteht, kann das Etikett im Folge des weiteren Transportes haften bleiben. Dieser Gefahr beugt die weitere Rolle vor.In a further embodiment of the invention provided that a behind the labeling roller another role. This is preferably with a Driven speed, which causes the Peripheral speed of the further role is greater than the feed rate of the pack. This one more Roll serves the purpose of making the label after the actual one Labeling process also on the bottom of the pack aufzubürsten. This may not be complete Adhesion, however, worked after the labeling process become. If e.g. a corner sticks out a little, it can The label remains stuck as a result of further transport. The further role prevents this danger.

Die Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand einer ein Ausführungsbeispiel darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert.The invention is based on a Exemplary embodiment drawing closer explained.

Dabei zeigen:

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eine Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Etikettierungsvorrichtung gemäß Ausführungsbeispiel, in seitlicher Gesamtansicht
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die Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1 in Draufsicht
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einen Ausschnitt der Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1 im Bereich der Etikettierwalze.
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an embodiment of a labeling device according to the invention according to the embodiment, in a side view
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the device of FIG. 1 in plan view
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a section of the device of FIG. 1 in the area of the labeling roller.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine Vorrichtung zum Etikettieren von Packungen, insbesondere von Lebensmittelpackungen. Die (in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellten) Packungen P (siehe Fig. 3) laufen von rechts nach links in Fig. 1 auf der Oberfläche einer horizontalen Transportbahn ein. Die horizontale Bahn besteht aus drei Abschnitten 1,2,3, wobei Abschnitt 1 eine Zuförderstrecke ist, Abschnitt 2 ein Wägeabschnitt und Abschnitt 3 ein Abschnitt ist, in dem ein bedrucktes Etikett auf die Packung aufgebracht wird. Hierzu dient eine auf der Oberseite der Transportbahn befindliche erste Druckeinrichtung 6, mittels der auf die Warenoberseite ein Etikett aufbringbar ist, und eine zweite, auf die Verpackungsunterseite wirkende Druckeinrichtung 5, mittels der in noch zu beschreibender Weise auf die Verpackungsunterseite ein Etikett aufgebracht wird.Fig. 1 shows an apparatus for labeling Packs, in particular food packs. The Packs P (not shown in FIG. 1) (see FIG. 3) run from right to left in Fig. 1 on the Surface of a horizontal transport path. The horizontal path consists of three sections 1,2,3, where section 1 is a feed line, section 2 is a weighing section and section 3 is a section in with a printed label on the package becomes. This is used on the top of the First printing device 6 located on the transport path, by means of a label on the top of the goods is applicable, and a second to which Printing device 5 acting on the underside of the packaging, by means of the to be described in the A label is applied to the underside of the packaging.

Nach dem Aufbringen der Etiketten durchläuft die Packung eine Wegförderstrecke 7. Diese enthält eine als Bürste ausgebildete weitere Rolle 9. Sie ist mit einer Drehzahl angetrieben die so bemessen ist, daß die Umfangsgeschwindigkeit der weiteren Rolle 9 größer ist als die Vorschubgeschwindigkeit der Packung beim Auslauf aus der Etikettiereinheit.After the labels have been applied, the pack goes through a removal path 7. This contains one as a brush trained further role 9. It is at a speed driven which is dimensioned so that the The peripheral speed of the further roller 9 is greater than the feed speed of the pack at the outlet from the labeling unit.

Die Druckvorrichtung 6 arbeitet in herkömmlicher Weise, d.h. daß mittels eines beweglichen Zylinders das bedruckte Etikett auf die Oberseite der Packung aufgebracht wird.The printing device 6 operates in a conventional manner, i.e. that by means of a movable cylinder printed label on the top of the pack is applied.

Die Funktionsweise der Druckvorrichtung für das Etikett für die Packungsunterseite ist im Zusammenhang mit Fig. 3 näher dargestellt und wird im folgenden beschrieben:How the label printing device works for the bottom of the pack is in connection with FIG. 3 shown in more detail and is described below:

Die Packung P wird im Bereich des Abschnittes 3 von einem Förderband in Pfeilrichtung gefördert. Am Ende der Förderstrecke 3 ist eine als Aufbringungseinheit für bedruckte Etiketten wirkende Etikettierwalze 4 angeordnet, die sich in Pfeilrichtung dreht. Die Walze 4 ist als Hohlwalze ausgebildet und trägt an einer Stirnseite einen nicht dargestellten Ventilator zur Erzeugung eines Unterdrucks im Inneren der Walze. Auf der Unterseite der Etikettierwalze 4 ist ein Druckwerk 5 angeordnet, dem von einer nicht näher dargestellten Bonrolle ein auf einem Träger lösbar angeordnetes Etikett E zugeführt wird. Das als Thermodrucker ausgeführte Druckwerk 5 arbeitet mit einer Abstreifeinrichtung zusammen, die das Etikett vom Trägerstreifen löst und mit seiner Beschichtungsseite nach außen auf die Mantelfläche der Etikettierwalze 4 bewegt. Von dort aus wird es entlang des Umfangs der Mantelfläche der Etikettierwalze 4 in Pfeilrichtung auf die Unterseite der Packung P weitergefördert.The pack P is in the area of section 3 by one Conveyor belt conveyed in the direction of the arrow. At the end of Conveyor section 3 is an application unit for Labeling roller with printed labels 4 arranged, which rotates in the direction of the arrow. The roller 4 is designed as a hollow roller and carries on one End face a fan, not shown Generating a vacuum inside the roller. On the underside of the labeling roller 4 is a Printing unit 5 arranged, that of one not closer shown receipt roll releasably on a carrier arranged label E is supplied. That as Thermal printer 5 designed works with a Scraper together, which the label from Carrier strip detaches and with its coating side outwards onto the outer surface of the labeling roller 4 emotional. From there it runs along the perimeter of the Shell surface of the labeling roller 4 in the direction of the arrow the bottom of the pack P is further conveyed.

Zwischen Transportvorrichtung 3 und Etikettierwalze 4 ist eine Stützrolle 8 vorgesehen, an der oberseitig die Packung entlang geführt wird und in deren zur Etikettierwalze 4 gebildeten Zwischenraum das Etikett E transportiert wird. Auslaufseitig ist zwischen Etikettierwalze 4 und Wegförderstrecke 7 eine weitere Rolle 9 vorgesehen. Während die Stützrolle 8 verhindert, daß sich die Packung beim Übergang von der Transportvorrichtung 3 zur Etikettierwalze verschiebt oder dreht, dient die weitere Rolle 9 dem Zweck, daß das bereits aufgebrachte Etikett noch einmal zusätzlich aufgebürstet wird. Hierdurch wird verhindert, daß das Etikett, wenn es nicht vollständig haftet, im weiteren Verlauf des Packungstransportes hängen bleibt.Is between transport device 3 and labeling roller 4 a support roller 8 is provided on the top of the Pack is guided along and in their Labeling roller 4 formed the space between the label E. is transported. The outlet side is between Labeling roller 4 and conveyor 7 another Roll 9 provided. While the support roller 8 prevents that the pack at the transition from Transport device 3 moves to the labeling roller or rotates, the further role 9 serves the purpose that additional label already applied is brushed on. This prevents that Label, if it is not fully adherent, further Package transport gets stuck.

Die Etikettierwalze 4 dreht sich mittels eines Stellmotors angetrieben synchron zum Packungsvorschub, so daß das bedruckte Etikett von seiner Vorderseite zur Hinterseite hin im Scheitelpunkt S beginnend auf die Unterseite der Packung P aufgewalzt wird und dabei durch die Gewichtskraft der Packung angepreßt wird.The labeling roller 4 rotates by means of a Actuator driven synchronously with the pack feed, see above that the printed label from its front to Back at apex S starting on the Underside of the package P is rolled and thereby the weight of the pack is pressed.

Die beschriebene Ausführung ist für kleine und große Packungen geeignet, um diese auf ihrer Unterseite zu etikettieren. Dabei ist die Art der Topologie der Packungsunterseite weniger wichtig, so daß auch gebogene oder krumme Unterseiten etikettierbar sind. Darüber hinaus kann der Etikettierschlitz über die gesamte Breite des Transportsystems ausgedehnt werden, so daß durch eine Verschiebung des Druckers die Etikettenposition quer zur Laufrichtung beliebig einstellbar ist.The version described is for small and large Packs suitable to cover them on their underside label. The type of topology is the Bottom of the package less important, so that even curved or curved undersides can be labeled. About that In addition, the labeling slot can be used across the entire width of the transport system are extended so that by a Moving the printer across the label position Direction of travel is arbitrarily adjustable.

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  1. A device for labeling individual packages, in particular, food packages, with
    a feed unit (1) for horizontally transporting the package,
    a weighing unit (2) that is arranged in the transport path and serves for weighing the package,
    a printing device for printing a label (E) that is removably arranged on a carrier tape, and
    an application unit for applying the printed label (E) onto the underside of the package,
    wherein the application unit (3) contains a roller (4) that is driven synchronously with the package during the application of the label (E),
    wherein the printed label is removed from the carrier tape and transported to the underside of the package while being carried by part of the outer circumference of the roller,
    wherein the labeling point lies at the summit (S) of the roller (4) and the roller is arranged such that the summit (S) of its outer circumference lies in a horizontal extension of the transport direction of the package (P),
    and wherein the printing device (5) is arranged underneath the roller (4) such that the label is upwardly transported to the package after it was removed from the carrier tape.
  2. The device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the printing device (5) consists of a thermal printer.
  3. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the roller (4) can be subjected to a negative pressure
  4. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer circumference of the roller (4) contains holes or hole patterns that are adapted to the size of the labels to be applied.
  5. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the roller (4) contains at least one depression that extends along its outer circumference.
  6. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a coating for reducing the adhesion, in particular, a silicone coating, is applied onto at least part of the surface of the roller (4).
  7. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a roller (8) for assisting in the transport of the package is provided between the feed unit (1) and the roller (4).
  8. The device according to Claim 7, characterized in that the roller (8) is provided with a soft surface coating.
  9. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the printing device is provided with a separating device for removing the label from the carrier tape.
  10. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an auxiliary roller (9) is arranged downstream of the roller (4) on the outlet side.
  11. The device according to Claim 10, characterized in that the auxiliary roller (9) is driven, in particular, with such a rotational speed that the circumferential speed of the auxiliary roller (9) is faster than the transport speed of the package.
  12. The device according to Claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the auxiliary roller (9) is realized in the form of a brush.
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