Band label applying and container positioning apparatus
Abstract
Abstract A label applying and container positioning apparatus is shown wherein blow- molded containers or bottles may be readily guided into a slightly stretched band label made of a relatively thin film strip. After the label is positioned on the container, the label is released so as to grip the sidewall of the container after which the labeled container is slid from the positioning apparatus with the label snugly in its desired mounted condition on the container. Three embodiments of the invention are shown. In a first embodiment, round or elliptical bottles are labeled with the apparatus usually in a vertical condition. In a second embodiment, square or rectangular bottles are labeled also with the apparatus usually in a vertical condition. In a third embodiment, the container positioning apparatus is disposed at an angle such as thirty degrees from the vertical and a springbiased label stretching guide or tongue directs and assists in the entry of the bottle into the label applying apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 P Mare
- 👤 A Ross
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