| 摘要 |
The present invention provides a non-round container labeling machine and corresponding method. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a labeling machine for applying a label to a non-round container or article where the non-round article has a series of corners located about its surface. The labeling machine according to the present invention includes a rotatable vacuum drum, the drum including engaging means for rotatably engaging the corners of the non-round articles. The labeling machine includes a label associated with the engaging means and a resilient roll on pad means. The labeling machine further includes means for rotating the non-round article between the drum and roll on pad means wherein the engaging means engages a first corner to rotate the article between the drum and the pad means such that the drum generates a torque which rotates the article as the drum rotates and which compresses the roll on pad means such that the pad means stores compressed torque energy. As the article rotates to a position where the first corner is disengaged from the engaging means and a non-corner flat or face portion of the article is against the drum, the roll on pad means imparts or releases the stored energy near or on a second corner of the article which further rotates the article until the engaging mean engages the second corner of the article to continue rotation of the article between the drum and pad means and wherein the label is applied to the surface of the non-round article.
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