US3650876A
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Article positioning and control mechanism
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1969-04-18
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1989-04-18
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for registering articles releaseably adhered to a liner with a predetermined station for printing, punching, dispensing, etc. The apparatus includes a movable article guideand registering-member comprising spaced transversely extending blades engageable with the strip of articles and positioned a predetermined distance from said station such that upon movement of the articles toward said predetermined station and movement of said registering member a predetermined extent the desired position of the articles relative to the station may be readily maintained.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilfred E Stageberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/08; B65C9/18; B65C9/1865; B65C9/1869; B65C9/38; B65C9/40; B65C9/42; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/11; Y10T156/1168; Y10T156/19; Y10T156/1906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
An article feeding and registering device for use with a strip of labels or the like adhered releaseably to a web comprising means foR supplying a said strip from which to be fed, means defining a spaced predetermined process station to which said labels are to be moved, means defining a path for said strip between said supply and said station, and means contacting said strip for advancing said strip, the improvement comprising a movable guide and registering member, said registering member comprising blades each having an outer strip engaging edge with each said edge being substantially equally spaced from adjacent blade edges and extending transversely across the width of said path to contact the strip, said registering member being positioned in a predetermined spaced relationship along said path with said station on one side and said means for supplying a said strip on the other side and being positioned to afford continuous simultaneous engagement of at least two of said blade edges with said strip along said path, means for maintaining a greater tension on a said strip along said path on one side of said registering member than on the other, and means mounting said registering member to afford continuous movement of said blades in one direction in relationship to said path, and for controlling the movement of said blades along said path for determining the relative position of the labels or the like of said strip with said station as said strip is advanced along said path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
An article feeding and registering device for use with a strip of labels or the like adhered releaseably to a web comprising means foR supplying a said strip from which to be fed, means defining a spaced predetermined process station to which said labels are to be moved, means defining a path for said strip between said supply and said station, and means contacting said strip for advancing said strip, the improvement comprising a movable guide and registering member, said registering member comprising blades each having an outer strip engaging edge with each said edge being substantially equally spaced from adjacent blade edges and extending transversely across the width of said path to contact the strip, said registering member being positioned in a predetermined spaced relationship along said path with said station on one side and said means for supplying a said strip on the other side and being positioned to afford continuous simultaneous engagement of at least two of said blade edges with said strip along said path, means for maintaining a greater tension on a said strip along said path on one side of said registering member than on the other, and means mounting said registering member to afford continuous movement of said blades in one direction in relationship to said path, and for controlling the movement of said blades along said path for determining the relative position of the labels or the like of said strip with said station as said strip is advanced along said path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The article feeding and registering device of claim 1 wherein said strip guide and registering member comprises a hub mounted for rotation and said blades extend from said hub with at least the end portions thereof being disposed at an angle to the radius and with said edges being parallel to the axis of said hub.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
means engaging said liner for continuously applying an advancing force on said liner to move the same toward said station; 3. a Registering means operatively engageable with said liner for retarding the movement of said liner toward said station induced by said means engaging said liner, said registering means including a movable means having a plurality of blades secured about the periphery of said movable means, said blades terminating in edges for engaging said one side of said liner between said spaced labels, said edges being spaced so that the dimension between the label engaging edges of two adjacent blades is not equal to the distance between two identical points of two adjacent labels, means mounting said movable means to afford continuous movement in one direction, and said movable means being positioned relative to said liner and labels to afford continuous simultaneous engagement of at least two of said blades with said liner and labels; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
means engaging said liner for continuously applying an advancing force on said liner to move the same toward said station; 3. a Registering means operatively engageable with said liner for retarding the movement of said liner toward said station induced by said means engaging said liner, said registering means including a movable means having a plurality of blades secured about the periphery of said movable means, said blades terminating in edges for engaging said one side of said liner between said spaced labels, said edges being spaced so that the dimension between the label engaging edges of two adjacent blades is not equal to the distance between two identical points of two adjacent labels, means mounting said movable means to afford continuous movement in one direction, and said movable means being positioned relative to said liner and labels to afford continuous simultaneous engagement of at least two of said blades with said liner and labels; and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The article feeding and registering device of claim 1 wherein said strip guide and registering member comprises an endless member with said blades projecting therefrom, the edge of each of said blades having a sharp corner and a smooth surface such that the edge will contact an end of a said label or the like.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The article feeding and registering device of claim 1 wherein said means for controlling said blades comprises an incremental stepping clutch to transfer a driving force to said registering member affording stepped motion to said blades through a predetermined distance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
means defining a station for separating said labels from said liner for successively placing said labels on a product moving through said station.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
means defining a station for separating said labels from said liner for successively placing said labels on a product moving through said station.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The article feeding and registering device of claim 1 wherein said means for controlling said blades comprises a releaseable brake member for stopping movement of said blades after movement thereof a predetermined distance along said path.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The article feeding and registering device of claim 1 wherein said means affording control of said blades comprises a switch for producing a signal indicating the position of a said blade, said switch being mounted for actuation upon predetermined movement of said registering member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The article feeding and registering device of claim 2 wherein said means for controlling said blades comprises an incremental stepping clutch to transfer a driving force to said registering member affording stepped motion to said blades through a predetermined distance.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The article feeding and registering device of claim 2 wherein said means for controlling said blades comprises a releaseable brake member for stopping movement of said blades after movement thereof a predetermined distance along said path.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
The article feeding and registering device of claim 2 wherein said means for controlling said blades comprises a switch for producing a signal indicating the position of a said blade, said switch being mounted for actuation upon predetermined movement of said registering member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A label registering device for successively placing labels in a predetermined position at a station, said device comprising in combination:
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A label registering device for successively placing labels in a predetermined position at a station, said device comprising in combination:
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 10 wherein said movable means includes a hub and a plurality of blades secured about the periphery of said hub and said device includes means for controlling the rotational movement of said hub.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device according to claim 11 wherein said dimension is greater than said distance and said means for controlling the rotational movement comprises drive means for said hub.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 11 wherein said dimension is less than said distance and said means for controlling the rotational movement comprises means for retarding movement of said hub.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |