Labeling apparatus using vacuum based label transport

摘要

An apparatus and method for automatically modulating vacuum applied to a vacuum cup are described herein. More particularly an automated labeling apparatus and method for applying labels onto containers using a vacuum based transport mechanism is described herein.

主权项

1. A vacuum-based transport device comprising:
a pallet comprising:
an opening configured to receive an item; anda vacuum modulation device configured to automatically modulate a vacuum applied to the opening, the vacuum modulation device including a plunger moveable between an open position in which the vacuum is applied to the opening when the plunger is physically depressed by the item and a closed position in which the plunger restricts air flow to the opening such that the vacuum is absent in the absence of the item.