Method and Device for Label Arrangement on a Crate, In Particular a Bottle Crate
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Abstract
In a method for applying of IML films on crates, in particular bottle crates, a single, the entire crate circumference enclosing IML label is used, which is transferred via an insertion gripper after completion of cutting to the appropriate length in a tool for injection molding of the crate made of plastic and is inserted.
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37 Claims
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18. A method of applying labels on crates with a label arrangement tool integrated into a tool for plastic injection molding of the crate that comprises a plurality of tool jaws that correspond with portions of the crate circumference, the plurality of tool jaws movable from an open position into a closed position configured to receive molten plastic, comprising:
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forming label into a tube; applying an outer surface of the tube onto the plurality of tool jaws by insertion of a gripper within the tube, the gripper having a hose that is adjusted to maintain the tube to correspond to a predetermined contour of the crate; and closing the tool and injecting plastic into the tool to manufacture the crate. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
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31. An apparatus for applying labels on crates, in particular bottle crates, comprising:
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a cutting station in which a label blank with a length corresponding to at least to the length of the outer periphery of the crate is prepared, the cutting status having a centering station for a formation of a label tube configured to fit the crate circumference; a label positioning station provided with an insertion gripper configured to form the label into a tube, for receiving the tube, and its transfer into the open or closed tool; a plurality of tool jaws that correspond with portions of the crate circumference, the plurality of tool jaws movable from an open position into a closed position configured to receive molten plastic; a gripper configured for insertion into a tube, the gripper having a hose that is adjusted to maintain the tube to correspond to a predetermined contour of the crate; and wherein the apparatus having a closed configuration configured to receive injected plastic to manufacture the crate. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A crate, comprising
four circumferential side walls and a bottom which is formed of plastic by injection molding, a single label positioned over the a crate circumference such that the label is formed as an encircling hose.
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