| 摘要 |
<p>BF/AN 6709 PACKAGE LABELING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL TO A PACKAGE A package labeling system for applying an adhesively backed label, which is received from a label transport, preferably to the bottom of a package through a label application opening in the package support, includes an applicator body and a suction tube extending through the applicator body and defining a suction opening above the body. A label supporting plate is positioned above the applicator body and pivotally mounted thereon. The plate defines a suction tube aperture and is pivotable from a horizontal position in which the suction opening is positioned within the aperture to inclined positions in which the aperture is raised above the suction opening. A spring urges the plate into its horizontal position and a partial vacuum is applied to the suction tube. A means for moving the applicator between a first position, adjacent the label transport, and a second position, is provided. In the first position, a label ejected from the label transport is received onto the label supporting plate and held thereon by suction applied through the suction opening. In the second position, the applicator is positioned in the label application opening with the label supporting plate raised substantially above the package support. The plate in the second position contacts a package to which the label is to be applied and is pivoted by the weight of the package such that the effect of the suction applied to the label through the suction opening is reduced substantially. The label is therefore released from the applicator and applied to the bottom of the package.</p> |
