FLEXIBLE LOOP APPLICATOR AND METHOD

摘要

A tag applicator, and a method, for applying a tag, having an elastic loop, to a product. The tag applicator includes a linear actuator, and a pair of tag arms, one end of each being pivotably connected to the linear actuator. The two arms are biased toward each other, such as by a spring. A separator is positioned between the tag arms, so as to force the tag arms to separate as the linear actuator extends. A finger or tag hook is connected at the end of each tag arm, configured and positioned to connect to or insert into the elastic loop, and to extend the elastic loop as the tag arms are separated. With the tag loop held open, the product moves into the loop, and the tag is thereby applied to the product.

主权项

1. A tag applicator for applying a tag, having an elastic loop, to a product, the tag applicator comprising:
a linear actuator; a pair of tag arms, one end of each being pivotably connected to the linear actuator, and the two arms biased toward each other; a separator, positioned between the tag arms, so as to force the tag arms to separate as the linear actuator extends; and a finger connected to each tag arm, configured and positioned to connect to the elastic loop, and to extend the elastic loop as the tag arms are separated.