The invention relates to a labelling device, in particular a price-displaying device, for labelling individual packages (2), comprising: a feed assembly (3) for transporting particular packages (2); a label-dispensing assembly (9) for dispensing a label (8) that can be detached from a material strip (10) in a dispensing direction as far as a transfer position; and a label-application assembly (13) for applying the label (8) dispensed in the transfer position onto the surface of the package (2); wherein the label application assembly (13) comprises a label-suction assembly (15) which picks up a label (8) dispensed by the label-dispensing assembly (9) and holds it in the transfer position, from which position the label (8) is transferred to the surface of the package (2). According to the invention, the label-suction assembly (15) is designed to generate a first airflow and to conduct the airflow such that both a suction force and a compressive force are exerted on the label (8) in the transfer position.

The invention relates to a labelling device, in particular a price-displaying device, for labelling individual packages (2), comprising: a feed assembly (3) for transporting particular packages (2); a label-dispensing assembly (9) for dispensing a label (8) that can be detached from a material strip (10) in a dispensing direction as far as a transfer position; and a label-application assembly (13) for applying the label (8) dispensed in the transfer position onto the surface of the package (2); wherein the label application assembly (13) comprises a label-suction assembly (15) which picks up a label (8) dispensed by the label-dispensing assembly (9) and holds it in the transfer position, from which position the label (8) is transferred to the surface of the package (2). According to the invention, the label-suction assembly (15) is designed to generate a first airflow and to conduct the airflow such that both a suction force and a compressive force are exerted on the label (8) in the transfer position.

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 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 device for printing, severing and applying self-adhesive labels, wherein the device operates with a label material without a carrier strip. The label material has a printable layer, a carrier layer and a heat-sealable adhesive layer. The device has an applicator, by way of which the label is applied to an object to be labelled. The applicator can be moved up to the object to be labelled by way of a handling device, and the handling device is constructed in accordance with the principle of an open kinematic chain and has at least one translational kinematic axis and/or at least one rotational kinematic axis. The applicator can be heated by way of a heating device which operates in accordance with an electrical operating principle.

A device for printing, severing and applying self-adhesive labels, wherein the device operates with a label material without a carrier strip. The label material has a printable layer, a carrier layer and a heat-sealable adhesive layer. The device has an applicator, by way of which the label is applied to an object to be labelled. The applicator can be moved up to the object to be labelled by way of a handling device, and the handling device is constructed in accordance with the principle of an open kinematic chain and has at least one translational kinematic axis and/or at least one rotational kinematic axis. The applicator can be heated by way of a heating device which operates in accordance with an electrical operating principle.

The present invention relates to a punch foot (1) for a label punch (2) of a device (3) for labeling individual packs (4), having a punch foot housing (5) which in an extent direction (E) extends from a first housing end (5a) having a first housing opening (6a) to a second housing end (5b) having a second housing opening (6b); having a pressure duct (7) which in the punch foot housing (5) extends from the first housing opening (6a) in the extent direction (E); having a perforated plate (8) which closes the second housing opening (6b) and is connected to the punch foot housing (5), by way of which at least one primary nozzle (9) extends in an orientation direction (V); having a pressure chamber (10) which in the punch foot housing (5) extends from the perforated plate (8) counter to the extent direction (E) and which in a manner orthogonal to the extent direction (E) is on all sides delimited by a punch foot housing wall portion (11); having a connection portion (12) which in the punch foot housing (5) in the extent direction (E) extends between the pressure duct (7) and the pressure chamber (10) and which connects the pressure duct (7) to the pressure chamber (10); and having a control element (13) which is disposed in the pressure chamber (10) and which is movable between two terminal positions (I, II) that effect dissimilar flows through the pressure chamber (10); whereby the at least one primary nozzle (9) connects the pressure chamber (10) to the environment of the punch foot housing (5). In order for the handling to be simplified, the invention proposes that at least one secondary nozzle (14) which connects the pressure chamber (10) to the environment of the punch foot housing (5) extends through the punch foot housing wall portion (11) that delimits the pressure chamber (10) on all sides in a manner orthogonal to the extent direction (E). The invention furthermore relates to a device (3) and to a method for labeling individual packs (4).

The present invention relates to a punch foot (1) for a label punch (2) of a device (3) for labeling individual packs (4), having a punch foot housing (5) which in an extent direction (E) extends from a first housing end (5a) having a first housing opening (6a) to a second housing end (5b) having a second housing opening (6b); having a pressure duct (7) which in the punch foot housing (5) extends from the first housing opening (6a) in the extent direction (E); having a perforated plate (8) which closes the second housing opening (6b) and is connected to the punch foot housing (5), by way of which at least one primary nozzle (9) extends in an orientation direction (V); having a pressure chamber (10) which in the punch foot housing (5) extends from the perforated plate (8) counter to the extent direction (E) and which in a manner orthogonal to the extent direction (E) is on all sides delimited by a punch foot housing wall portion (11); having a connection portion (12) which in the punch foot housing (5) in the extent direction (E) extends between the pressure duct (7) and the pressure chamber (10) and which connects the pressure duct (7) to the pressure chamber (10); and having a control element (13) which is disposed in the pressure chamber (10) and which is movable between two terminal positions (I, II) that effect dissimilar flows through the pressure chamber (10); whereby the at least one primary nozzle (9) connects the pressure chamber (10) to the environment of the punch foot housing (5). In order for the handling to be simplified, the invention proposes that at least one secondary nozzle (14) which connects the pressure chamber (10) to the environment of the punch foot housing (5) extends through the punch foot housing wall portion (11) that delimits the pressure chamber (10) on all sides in a manner orthogonal to the extent direction (E). The invention furthermore relates to a device (3) and to a method for labeling individual packs (4).

Apparatuses and methods for applying a transfer material onto the surface of an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of transfer printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. In some cases, the apparatuses and methods involve providing a deposition device, such as a printing device; providing a transfer component; depositing a material onto a portion of the transfer component with the deposition device; modifying the portion of the transfer component with the transfer material thereon to conform the transfer component to at least a portion of the surface of the three-dimensional article; and transferring the transfer material onto the surface of the article.

Apparatuses and methods for applying a transfer material onto the surface of an article are disclosed, including apparatuses and methods of transfer printing on and/or decorating three-dimensional articles, as well as the articles printed and/or decorated thereby. In some cases, the apparatuses and methods involve providing a deposition device, such as a printing device; providing a transfer component; depositing a material onto a portion of the transfer component with the deposition device; modifying the portion of the transfer component with the transfer material thereon to conform the transfer component to at least a portion of the surface of the three-dimensional article; and transferring the transfer material onto the surface of the article.