SEMI-AUTOMATIC DISPENSER FOR LINERLESS LABELS

摘要

A semi-automatic linerless label dispenser (19) dispenses labels (15) from a support for a supply of continuous form linerless labels, each label having a pressure sensitive adhesive face (12) and an adhesive-release material face (1). First and second grooved drive rolls (20, 21) engage the labels and first and second sets of stripper and guiding fingers (22, 23) disposed in the drive rolls guide the labels. An automatic cutter (29) includes pivotally movable (31) and stationary blades (30), and a silicone-impregnated felt wiper (33). A housing (35, 36) contains the components and includes an exit opening (38) with spring fingers (41) for biasing a label adhesive face into contact with the adhesive-release material coated wall (40) as a label is being cut by the cutter mechanism, and holding the label after cutting until positively removed from the housing. Semi-automatic operation is provided by utilizing various electric drives and sensors including label position, cutter movement, and label take away sensors.