APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING LABELS TO A CONTAINER

摘要

A chuck assembly (10) comprises a housing (12) defining a longitudinal axis and having a first end (13). A plurality of pins (34) extend substantially parallel with the axis from the first end (13). The plurality of pins (34) is located at a first radius (38) relative to the axis. At least one of the pins is operable to move from the first radius to a second radius (39), relative to the axis. The chuck assembly also includes a means (16, 26) for moving at least one pin between the first radius and the second radius. A prime mover provides the necessary drive to the means for moving. The chuck assembly (10) may be used in combination with various other components to form combinations or systems. A method of labeling a container is also disclosed.