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In-line continuous feed sleeve labeling machine and method

  • US 6,543,514 B2
  • Filed: 01/22/2001
  • Issued: 04/08/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A sleeve application machine for labeling containers such as bottles, comprising:

  • a sleeve carrier, said sleeve carrier defining a bottle-receiving aperture circumscribed by a controllable label holder;

    a sleeve carrier transport system, comprising a first endless track pivotably coupled to said sleeve carrier on a first side of said sleeve carrier at a first position on said sleeve carrier; and

    a second endless track pivotably coupled to said sleeve carrier on a second side of said sleeve carrier opposite said first side at a second position on said sleeve carrier, said second endless track parallel to said first endless track and offset from said first endless track by a distance equal to an offset present in said sleeve carrier between said first position and said second position;

    whereby said sleeve carrier transport system transports said sleeve carrier and keeps said sleeve carrier in a horizontal position throughout a complete cycle of said sleeve carrier transport system;

    whereby said sleeve carrier transport system transports said sleeve carrier and causes said sleeve carrier to circumscribe a bottle so that said bottle may be labeled by said sleeve carrier, said bottle passing through said aperture during a sleeving operation; and

    a pedestal, moveable horizontally and vertically, said pedestal receives and supports said bottle for labeling by said sleeve carrier, said pedestal maintaining an elevation of said bottle at a constant level when engaged with said bottle;

    whereby said bottle may pass into and out of the sleeve application machine in a straight-line fashion, said bottle maintaining a substantially constant elevation during the sleeving operation.

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