B65C9/46

METHOD FOR OPERATING A LABELLING SYSTEM
20230002100 · 2023-01-05 ·

The invention relates to a method for operating a labelling system which comprises a labelling device (1) having a feed assembly (2), a dispensing assembly (4) and an application assembly (6); wherein at least one of these functional units comprises a sensor assembly (8, 9, 10); wherein, in a labelling routine, a control assembly (11) activates the functional units in order to carry out the labelling process; wherein, in a monitoring routine, a monitoring assembly (12) captures the sensor data detected by the sensor assemblies (8, 9, 10), which data correspond to a sensor capture density specified for the corresponding functional unit; wherein the labelling system comprises a user interface (13). According to the invention, in a user-query routine, a user is prompted by the user interface (13) to input a state relating to a functional aspect of the labelling system, and the input state is transmitted to the monitoring assembly (12), which compares the input state with a specified state and, in the event of deviation, executes an internal response routine in which a sensor capture density, which is changed with respect to the previous sensor capture density, of at least one functional unit is specified; and, following the user query routine, the labelling routine and the monitoring routine are executed using the changed sensor capture density specified from the user query routine.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A LABELLING SYSTEM
20230002100 · 2023-01-05 ·

The invention relates to a method for operating a labelling system which comprises a labelling device (1) having a feed assembly (2), a dispensing assembly (4) and an application assembly (6); wherein at least one of these functional units comprises a sensor assembly (8, 9, 10); wherein, in a labelling routine, a control assembly (11) activates the functional units in order to carry out the labelling process; wherein, in a monitoring routine, a monitoring assembly (12) captures the sensor data detected by the sensor assemblies (8, 9, 10), which data correspond to a sensor capture density specified for the corresponding functional unit; wherein the labelling system comprises a user interface (13). According to the invention, in a user-query routine, a user is prompted by the user interface (13) to input a state relating to a functional aspect of the labelling system, and the input state is transmitted to the monitoring assembly (12), which compares the input state with a specified state and, in the event of deviation, executes an internal response routine in which a sensor capture density, which is changed with respect to the previous sensor capture density, of at least one functional unit is specified; and, following the user query routine, the labelling routine and the monitoring routine are executed using the changed sensor capture density specified from the user query routine.

PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DRIVING OF PRINTING APPARATUS
20230226826 · 2023-07-20 ·

Included are a first roller disposed upstream of a peeling unit, a second roller disposed downstream of the peeling unit, a first motor configured to drive the first roller, a second motor configured to drive the second roller, and a control unit. The control unit includes a first-motor control unit configured to adjust a first voltage applied to the first motor on the basis of information about a transport velocity and a transport acceleration of the label sheet, such that a load torque of the first motor is a target torque, and also includes a second-motor control unit configured to perform feedback control of a second voltage applied to the second motor on the basis of information about a transport velocity of a base sheet, such that the transport velocity of the base sheet is a target transport velocity.

PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DRIVING OF PRINTING APPARATUS
20230226826 · 2023-07-20 ·

Included are a first roller disposed upstream of a peeling unit, a second roller disposed downstream of the peeling unit, a first motor configured to drive the first roller, a second motor configured to drive the second roller, and a control unit. The control unit includes a first-motor control unit configured to adjust a first voltage applied to the first motor on the basis of information about a transport velocity and a transport acceleration of the label sheet, such that a load torque of the first motor is a target torque, and also includes a second-motor control unit configured to perform feedback control of a second voltage applied to the second motor on the basis of information about a transport velocity of a base sheet, such that the transport velocity of the base sheet is a target transport velocity.

CODE-SHIELD LABEL
20230222946 · 2023-07-13 · ·

A label including a first strip including a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first strip includes an opaque material. The first strip further includes a first area proximate the first end. The first area includes a first length along a longitudinal axis common to the first strip. The label also includes a second strip including a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end, wherein the second strip includes a transparent material. The second strip is laminated over the first strip such that the third end is disposed outside the first area. The fourth end extends beyond the second end a distance at least equal to the first length.

MACHINE FOR PRINTING INFORMATION ON A CONTAINER
20230008551 · 2023-01-12 ·

The present invention relates to the field of packaging liquids or semi-liquids in containers, and in particular, to a machine provided with a system for printing information directly on a container or label applied to said container.

In particular, the invention relates to a machine (1) for printing information on a container or blank label applied to said container, comprising: at least one rotary information printing station (2, 2′); a system (3) for feeding containers to said at least one rotary information printing station (2, 2′); a system (4) for picking the printed containers from said at least one rotary information printing station (2, 2′).

MACHINE FOR PRINTING INFORMATION ON A CONTAINER
20230008551 · 2023-01-12 ·

The present invention relates to the field of packaging liquids or semi-liquids in containers, and in particular, to a machine provided with a system for printing information directly on a container or label applied to said container.

In particular, the invention relates to a machine (1) for printing information on a container or blank label applied to said container, comprising: at least one rotary information printing station (2, 2′); a system (3) for feeding containers to said at least one rotary information printing station (2, 2′); a system (4) for picking the printed containers from said at least one rotary information printing station (2, 2′).

Flexing label applicator

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.

Flexing label applicator

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.

VERIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A PHARMACY PACKAGING SYSTEM
20230211912 · 2023-07-06 ·

An automatic packager configured to dispense pharmaceuticals into a pharmaceutical pouch and including a verification system. The verification system includes a camera system configured to capture images in a visible spectrum and an infrared spectrum, a heat source configured to heat the pharmaceutical pouch, a visible light source, and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the camera system, the heat source, and the visible light source. The electronic processor is configured to activate the heat source to heat the pharmaceutical pouch and capture a first image of the pharmaceutical pouch when the pharmaceutical pouch is heated by the heat source. The electronic processor is also configured to activate the visible light source and capture a second image of the pharmaceutical pouch while illuminated by the visible light source. The electronic processor is further configured to generate a third image based on the first image and the second image.