LABELLING MACHINE

摘要

A labelling machine comprising a supply spool support (12) adapted to receive a supply spool (28), a takeup spool support (14) adapted to form a takeup spool (32) of web (30) from which at least some labels (74) have been removed, a motor (40) arranged to turn the takeup spool, and a controller to control operation of the motor. A web path (16) is defined between the supply spool and the take-up spool, and the controller is arranged to control the motor to turn the take-up spool so as to cause controlled predetermined linear movement of a web along the web path and onto the take-up spool, furthermore comprising a sensor (50) operable to sense linear displacement of the web and/or displacement of the web in a direction other than the direction of the web, a printer (34) movable between a first position and a second position, and a separator surface (24) comprising a first portion inclined relative to the web path.

主权项

1. A take up spool for receiving a spool of material, the take up spool comprising:
a spool support having a wall having an outer surface defining an opening for receipt of material to be wound onto the spool support, the opening extending along at least part of the length of the wall; and an attachment member at least a portion of which is located radially inwards of the outer surface of the cylindrical wall and being moveable between a first position in which a portion of the material is secured to the support and a second position in which the portion of the material can be removed from the take up spool support.