The present disclosure relates to the field of hub packaging technology, and specifically to an automatic hub labeling device and a production line. A conveying mechanism conveys a hub to a camera identification module to determine a hub model, a printer can print multiple models of bar code or two-dimensional code labels and can automatically print a bar code or two-dimensional code label according to the wheel model, and the bar code or two-dimensional code label can be automatically pasted to a specified position according to the wheel model, so that automatic identification of the wheel model, automatic printing of the label and automatic pasting of the label are achieved, personnel participation is reduced, the production efficiency is improved, and customer complaints are reduced.

A labeling device (1) for applying a label to a product (2) located on a conveyor (3), includes an application cell (4), at least two label dispensers (5a,b) arranged outside the application cell (4) and an applicator (6), mounted inside the application cell (4), the applicator (6) being adapted to label the product (2) at variable positions on the conveyor (3) individually detected by a measuring system (9) at variable conveyor speeds, such that the labels are applied by a method for applying a label by the labeling device (1).

A label applying system includes a conveyance path for moving an item in a conveyance direction, and a label applicator With an elongated label applying arm pivotably moveable between a label load position spaced away from the item and a label apply position in which a free end of the elongated label applying arm is moved into contact with the item. The elongated label applying arm is configured to be sufficiently flexible such that at least a label carrying portion of the elongated label applying arm bends, as it moves into contact with the item, for pressing a label against the item.

A method and apparatus for applying stamps to a group of packages wherein the stamps are arranged in a predetermined pattern and the packages in the group are arranged in a different pattern, such that the stamps are applied to the packages uniformly and without waste using an apparatus having one or more carriages moveable in the x- and/or y-directions.

Automated (e.g., robotic) mail tagging, traying, sleeving, and palletizing devices are disclosed. A monitoring system is also disclosed. In embodiments, the monitoring system is configured to operate with (e.g., monitor and/or control) one or more of the automated devices disclosed herein to facilitate actual physical mail matches the digital files provided to the USPS for postage discounts received on same mail. By comparing the digital information regarding the mail item identifier, the tray identifier, and the pallet identifier with the stored physical information received from the one or more scanners; and identifying whether or not any discrepancies exist between the digital information regarding the mail item identifier, the tray identifier, and the pallet identifier and the stored physical information received from the one or more scanners users can ensure actual physical mail matches the digital files submitted to USPS for postage discounts of same mail.

An apparatus for an efficient label application comprising a conveyor belt; a barcode reader that is disposed above a conveyor belt and attached to a first cross beam; a 3D profiler that is disposed above said conveyor belt and attached to a second cross beam, and records size, shape, and orientation of a shipping package; a first plexiglass shield that comprises a light curtain; wherein said first plexiglass shield and light curtain protect a robotic arm's operating space on one side of said conveyor belt; a second plexiglass shield that protects said robotic arm's foot; a printer that is disposed next to said robotic arm; two upward facing fans that are disposed between said printer and said robotic arm, and, together, create an air cushion; a third plexiglass shield that protects said robotic arm, air cushion, and printer on second side of said conveyor belt; said first plexiglass shield, third plexiglass shied, and said conveyor belt define and protect a critical zone of said robotic arm's operating space; a printer control panel that is mounted on said third plexiglass shield; an operator control panel that allows said apparatus to be started, stopped, and calibrated, and is mounted on said third plexiglass shield.

An apparatus for an efficient label application comprising a conveyor belt; a barcode reader that is disposed above a conveyor belt and attached to a first cross beam; a 3D profiler that is disposed above said conveyor belt and attached to a second cross beam, and records size, shape, and orientation of a shipping package; a first plexiglass shield that comprises a light curtain; wherein said first plexiglass shield and light curtain protect a robotic arm's operating space on one side of said conveyor belt; a second plexiglass shield that protects said robotic arm's foot; a printer that is disposed next to said robotic arm; two upward facing fans that are disposed between said printer and said robotic arm, and, together, create an air cushion; a third plexiglass shield that protects said robotic arm, air cushion, and printer on second side of said conveyor belt; said first plexiglass shield, third plexiglass shied, and said conveyor belt define and protect a critical zone of said robotic arm's operating space; a printer control panel that is mounted on said third plexiglass shield; an operator control panel that allows said apparatus to be started, stopped, and calibrated, and is mounted on said third plexiglass shield.

A labeling system includes a frame component pivotal between a label load position, a first label apply position and a second label apply position. A vacuum applicator is carried on the frame component for movement with the frame component. A first actuator is configured for pivoting the frame component between the label load position and the first label apply position. A second actuator is configured for pivoting the frame component from the label load position to the second label apply position. The second label apply position is located between the label load position and the first label apply position. The labeling system can be used to apply one label to the leading side of an item moving along a conveyance path, and to apply another label to the lateral side of the same item.

A method for labelling reels, wherein a movable expansion shaft of a robot engages a first portion of a cylindrical inner surface of a reel and an application roller with a printed label retained thereon engages a second portion of the cylindrical inner surface and attaches the printed label on the second portion of the cylindrical inner surface.

A robotic labeling system includes a package locating system, a package identification system having a scanning device configured to scan an identification tag on the package to identify an orientation of the package in the labeling station, and a label application system including a label printer and a label applicator. The label printer prints at least one label for the package. The label applicator includes a multi-axis robot having an arm movable in three-dimensional space. The label applicator has a portrait end effector coupled to the arm configured to transport the label from the label printer to the package in a portrait orientation. The label applicator has a landscape end effector coupled to the arm configured to transport the label from the label printer to the package in a landscape orientation. The label applicator is operated based on the orientation of the package in the labeling station as determined by the scanning device.