DISPENSER, LABELING MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR LABELING CONTAINERS

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a label dispensing device, a labeling machine and a method for labeling containers. State of the art

[0002] DE 3 015 281 A1 discloses a labeling station for applying self-adhesive labels to labeling objects, in which a carrier web with a plurality of labels adhering to it runs around an acute-angled deflection edge under a tensile stress that overcomes given frictional resistance and causes propulsion, wherein the label located in the region of the deflected carrier web section detaches from the carrier web to be applied to a labeling object. The carrier web is pulled around the acute-angled deflection edge by a pair of rollers arranged downstream of the deflection edge, wherein the carrier web is further advanced by a pair of rollers arranged upstream of the deflection edge such that the carrier web runs around the acute-angled deflection edge under the lowest possible, essentially constant tensile stress.

[0003] CH 691 231 A5 discloses a method and a device for regulating the tension in a label strip to which adhesive labels are affixed. These labels are removed by deflecting the label strip over a dispensing edge. A pair of rollers for advancing the labels is provided downstream of the dispensing edge, and another pair of rollers for influencing the tension in the label strip, each with its own drive motor, is provided upstream of the dispensing edge. A measuring device for measuring the tension in the label strip and a control unit with a setpoint generator for the tension are provided between the dispensing edge and the additional pair of rollers. The control unit forms a control value for the drive motor of the additional pair of rollers, which is designed as a control motor.

[0004] DE 20 2004 018 808 U1 discloses a device for dispensing labels adhered to a carrier tape onto objects, comprising a dispensing edge and a drive device for pulling the carrier tape carrying the labels from a tape supply and transferring it over the dispensing edge. Furthermore, the device comprises a device for influencing the position of the web edges transverse to the running direction of the carrier tape on the way to the dispensing edge. The device can have control rollers that can be engaged with the carrier tape and displaced in a plane approximately parallel to the running plane of the carrier tape.

[0005] DE 10 2006 019 265 A1 discloses a device for dispensing labels onto objects by pulling the labels off a web-like carrier material of a label material at a dispensing edge, with a first feed unit for the timed feed of the label material, which is fed from a supply via a loop former, to the dispensing edge. In addition, means are provided for generating a defined web tension of the label material along its web length between the loop former and the dispensing edge and / or for generating a defined web tension of the carrier material on at least a part of its web length adjoining the dispensing edge between the dispensing edge and a receptacle for the empty carrier material. The first and / or second and / or third feed unit can each have at least two rollers or cylinders which have a gap between them for passing the label or label material through.carrier material and of which at least one roller or cylinder can be driven in rotation by a drive.

[0006] DE 10 2017 205 372 A1 discloses a labeling method and a labeling machine for labeling containers with a labeling unit for applying labels to containers transported in a transport path, wherein the labeling unit comprises a dispensing roll for self-adhesive labels applied to a label strip, and wherein a dispensing edge is arranged downstream of the dispensing roll to separate the labels from the label strip. Downstream of the dispensing edge, a discharge device for discharging the label strip is arranged. A driven push roller is arranged between the dispensing edge and the dispensing roll to transport the label strip from the dispensing roll to the dispensing edge, and wherein a driven pull roller is arranged between the dispensing edge and the discharge device to transport the label strip from the dispensing edge to the discharge device.Separate, independently controllable drives are provided for the push roller and the pull roller. At least two push rollers and / or two pull rollers can be provided, which can either be driven jointly by the separate drive or a separate drive is provided for each of the push rollers and / or pull rollers.

[0007] JP 2015 058936 A discloses a dispensing device for labels with a push roller system, a dispensing edge, and a pull roller system, in which a roller of the push roller system can be moved away from the label strip when the device is at a standstill, and a device and method for applying round self-adhesive sheets to wafers, wherein the width of the sheets perpendicular to the transport direction is narrower than that of the carrier strip. To insert the carrier strip, two pressure rollers are separated from the drive roller. After a start signal, the distance between the pressure rollers is adjusted according to the width of the sheets, and the pressure rollers are brought into contact with the drive roller, thereby pinching the carrier strip.

[0008] JP 2017 022180 A discloses a sheet feeding device for self-adhesive sheets for feeding the sheets to a predetermined position, wherein the sheets are provided on a carrier belt and there is a free space between the individual sheets.

[0009] A drive roller and a pressure roller of a pinching device can pinch the carrier tape into a gap and are movable synchronously with it. Once a sheet has been detached from the carrier tape by a predetermined length, the pressure roller is released, the sheet is applied to a wafer, and the pinching device is moved upwards to pinch the carrier tape into a new gap.

[0010] US 4,366,023 A discloses a dispensing device for self-adhesive labels, wherein the carrier tape is unwound from a supply roll by means of a continuously rotating roller and a roller intermittently contacting the latter. The intermittently contacting roller is brought out of contact with the continuously rotating roller when the loop exceeds a maximum length and is brought back into contact with the continuously rotating roller when the loop falls below a minimum length.

[0011] EP 0 006 179 A1 discloses a feed device for a label carrier web, which is drawn from a supply roll, pulled step by step through a label delivery station by an intermittent drive, and wound onto a take-up shaft. When a first storage loop reaches a maximum length, a pressure roller is pivoted away from a capstan and a brake is applied. When the first storage loop reaches a minimum length, a pressure roller is pivoted toward the capstan and the brake is released.

[0012] The arrangement known from the prior art, in which a push roller is provided in front of the dispensing edge and a pull roller is provided after the dispensing edge, limits the thickness of the labels that can be processed with it. Task

[0013] Based on the known state of the art, the technical problem to be solved is to specify a dispensing device, a labelling machine and a method for labelling containers with which different labels can be processed. Solution

[0014] This object is achieved according to the invention by the dispensing device according to claim 1, the labeling machine according to claim 12, and the method according to claim 13. Further embodiments and developments are covered in the subclaims.

[0015] The dispensing device according to the invention for use in a labeling machine for dispensing labels that can be fed via a carrier tape carrying a plurality of self-adhesive labels onto containers, such as bottles, in the beverage processing industry by peeling labels from a carrier tape comprises a feed device for a carrier tape carrying a plurality of self-adhesive labels, a dispensing edge arranged downstream of the feed device for separating the labels from the carrier tape and a discharge device arranged downstream of the dispensing edge for discharging a carrier tape.In addition, the dispensing device comprises a push roller system, comprising a push roller and a first pressure roller assigned to the push roller, wherein the push roller system is arranged between the feed device and the dispensing edge, and a pull roller system, comprising a drivable pull roller and a second pressure roller assigned to the pull roller, wherein the pull roller system is arranged between the dispensing edge and the discharge device, wherein the pull roller and the second pressure roller are designed such that they cooperate to transport the carrier tape from the dispensing edge to the discharge device.Depending on the type of labels, the push roller system can be arranged in a set-away position and a feed position, wherein in the set-away position and in the feed position a carrier tape can be transported from the dispensing edge to the discharge device by the interaction of the pull roller and the second pressure roller, wherein in the feed position the push roller and the associated first pressure roller interact in such a way that a carrier tape with labels can be clamped between the push roller and the first pressure roller and can thus be additionally fed forward, and wherein in the set-away position a feed of a carrier tape with labels is prevented by the push roller system.

[0016] The carrier tape with or without labels is not part of the dispensing device. In connection with the dispensing device, a carrier tape with or without labels is mentioned to indicate the functional properties of the dispensing device's elements.

[0017] The feed position refers to the push roller system acting on the carrier tape with the labels, causing it to advance. The push roller system therefore acts in addition to the pull roller system, which pulls on an (empty) carrier tape.

[0018] The "off" position means that the push roller system is not acting on the label carrier tape and therefore cannot provide any feed. Only the pull roller system pulls the (empty) carrier tape.

[0019] Because the push roller system is designed in such a way that it can be arranged in a storage position and a delivery position, containers can be labeled with or without the push roller system activated without the need to modify components of the dispensing device.

[0020] The activation of the push roller system, i.e. the arrangement of the push roller system in the feed position, can be done manually or automatically by means of a control in which the push roller is fed to the first pressure roller or the first pressure roller is fed to the push roller.

[0021] This makes it possible to respond to different label materials with a suitable dispensing device variant – with the push roller system in the feed position or in the removal position. This eliminates the need for different dispensing devices, and no modifications are required due to different label materials.

[0022] For standard labels, such as flat paper labels, the dispensing device can be used with the push roller system in the feed position, allowing the labels to be applied to the containers with high positioning accuracy. By using the push roller system and the pull roller system, influences such as tape stretching and slippage of the carrier tape in the dispensing device can be largely eliminated. Furthermore, the tape tension required for correct separation of the label from the carrier tape at the dispensing edge can be adjusted.

[0023] Special labels, such as high and / or rigid labels, label booklets, RFID labels, easily deformable labels, can also be processed with the dispensing device in which the push roller system is arranged in the storage position.

[0024] The first pressure roller may be provided such that, in the feed position, it acts on the side of a carrier tape on which labels are arranged, and the push roller may be provided such that, in the feed position (and in the removal position), it acts on the side of a carrier tape on which no labels are arranged.

[0025] The first and / or second pressure roller may comprise an elastic material.

[0026] The first pressure roller can be provided such that the first pressure roller can be advanced to position the push roller system in the advance position of the push roller, and such that the first pressure roller can be moved away from the push roller to position the push roller system in the retraction position, for example, by providing the first pressure roller on a pivotable arm. The push roller can be provided to maintain a fixed position and remain in contact with the carrier tape.

[0027] The push roller can be provided such that the push roller can be advanced to position the push roller system in the advance position of the first pressure roller, and such that the push roller can be moved away from the first pressure roller to position the push roller system in the removal position, for example, by providing the push roller on a pivotable arm. It can be provided that the first pressure roller maintains a fixed position and remains in contact with the carrier tape.

[0028] Alternatively, it can be provided that both the push roller and the first pressure roller are moved in order to be brought into the delivery position and that both the push roller and the first pressure roller are moved in order to be brought into the removal position.

[0029] Arranging the push roller system in the set-back position and in the feed position can be independent of the operation of the pull roller system. Thus, the pull roller system can be operated regardless of the position of the push roller system, i.e., the push roller and / or the first pressure roller.

[0030] The first pressure roller and / or the second pressure roller can be designed to be drivable. They can each be designed to be driven independently of one another and, for example, also independently of the push roller and the pull roller.

[0031] The push roller can be driven in the away position or stand still and the push roller can be driven in the feed position.

[0032] A drive of the push roller system and the pull roller system can be synchronized by a mechanical coupling, for example the mechanical coupling can comprise gears and / or belts.

[0033] The push roller system and the pull roller system can each comprise a drive motor, whereby, for example, synchronization can be carried out electrically via a driving system.

[0034] The dispensing device may further comprise sheets, brushes and / or rollers which may be arranged between the feed device and the dispensing edge and which, in an active position, interact with the carrier tape in such a way that a tension of the carrier tape may be controllable.

[0035] The active position means that the plates, brushes, and / or rollers can act on a carrier tape with labels arranged on it. The active position therefore has the same meaning as the feed position of the push roller system; the different designation was chosen merely to distinguish whether the push roller system is being referred to or components such as the plates, brushes, and / or rollers, for example, in a roller-brush system.

[0036] The sheets, brushes and / or rollers can be arranged in the active position and in an inactive position, wherein the sheets, brushes and / or rollers can be arranged in the active position when the push roller system is arranged in the set-away position.

[0037] The inactive position means that the sheets, brushes, and / or rollers cannot act on a carrier tape with labels arranged on it. The inactive position therefore has the same meaning as the retracted position of the push roller system; the different designation was chosen merely to distinguish whether the push roller system is being referred to or components such as the sheets, brushes, and / or rollers, for example, in a roller-brush system.

[0038] The dispensing device may further comprise a control unit. The control unit may be configured to control the drive motors of the push roller system and the pull roller system. Additionally or alternatively, the control unit may be configured to control movement of the push roller system into the feed position and the removal position.

[0039] A labeling machine for labeling containers comprises a dispensing device as described above or below.

[0040] A method for labeling containers using a labeling machine as described above or below comprises the following steps: Arranging a push roller system, comprising a push roller and a first pressure roller assigned to the push roller, which is arranged between a feed device and a dispensing edge, in a set-away position or in a feed position, wherein the arrangement in the set-away position or in the feed position is provided depending on the type of labels; feeding self-adhesive labels from the feed device with a carrier tape carrying several self-adhesive labels; when the push roller system is arranged in the feed position, clamping the carrier tape with the labels between the push roller and the first pressure roller and thereby advancing the carrier tape with the labels in the direction of the dispensing edge; separating the labels from the carrier tape by means of the dispensing edge arranged downstream of the feed device; applying these labels to the containers;Transporting the carrier tape from the dispensing edge to a discharge device by means of a pull roller system comprising a pull roller and a second pressure roller associated with the pull roller, which is arranged between the dispensing edge and the discharge device; Discharging the carrier tape by means of a discharge device arranged downstream of the dispensing edge. Character description

[0041] The attached figures illustrate aspects and embodiments of the invention by way of example for better understanding and illustration. It shows: Figure 1 a schematic view of a dispensing device with a push roller system in a delivery position, Figure 2 a schematic view of the dispensing device with the push roller system in a storage position and Figure 3 a flowchart of a method for labeling containers using a labeling machine with the dispensing device. Detailed description

[0042] The Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a dispensing device 1 with a push roller system 8 in a delivery position. The dispensing device 1 comprises a feed device 2 with a carrier tape 4 carrying a plurality of self-adhesive labels 3, which is designed here as a dispensing roll. The carrier tape 4 is fed to a dispensing edge 14 by an optional roller-brush system 5, which here comprises, for example, a roller 6 (the roller 6 can be rotatable or stationary in a first direction 13) and a brush 7, and by a push roller system 8, which comprises a first pressure roller 9 arranged on a pivotable arm 10 and a push roller 11 rotating in a second direction 12. The carrier tape 4 with the labels 3 located thereon runs around the dispensing edge 14 such that the labels 3 can be detached from the carrier tape 4 and each transferred to a container 15.

[0043] The carrier tape 4 then continues to run without labels and is fed to a discharge device 21 by a pull roller system 16, which comprises a pull roller 17 rotating in a third direction 18 and a second pressure roller 19 arranged on an arm 20, with which the carrier tape 4 can be discharged.

[0044] By rotating the push roller 11 in the second direction 12 and by rotating the pull roller 17 in the third direction 18, the carrier tape 4 together with the labels 3 arranged thereon is first moved in a fourth direction 22 and after passing the dispensing edge 14, the (empty) carrier tape is moved in a fifth direction 23.

[0045] The discharge device 21 can be a winding device, as shown, for example, onto which the (empty) carrier tape 4 can be wound. Other designs are also possible. For example, it can also be an endless conveyor that transports the carrier tape 4 further. Alternatively, the carrier tape 4 can also be fed directly to a disposal facility or waste container in a non-organized manner (not intentionally rolled up, wound up, or folded).

[0046] If the removal device 21 is designed as a winding device, it can, for example, comprise a rotatable mandrel onto which the (empty) carrier tape 4 can be wound. The mandrel can, for example, be removable from the rest of the winding device, so that the mandrel with the carrier tape 4 wound thereon can be transported away from the dispensing device when, for example, the entire carrier tape 4 of a label roll has been wound onto the mandrel.

[0047] By means of the push roller system 8 arranged between the feed device 2 and the dispensing edge 14, the carrier tape 4 can be placed under tension before it reaches the dispensing edge 14. By means of the pull roller system 16 arranged between the dispensing edge 14 and the discharge device 21, the carrier tape 4 can be placed under a certain tension.

[0048] Through the interaction of the push roller system 8 and the pull roller system 16, the carrier tape 4 - particularly in the area in which the labels 3 are to be detached from the carrier tape 4 at the dispensing edge 14 - can be placed under a suitable tape tension, so that the detachment of the label 3 from the carrier tape 4 can take place reliably and precisely.

[0049] A first drive motor 24 is assigned to the push roller 11 and a second drive motor 25 is assigned to the pull roller 17, wherein in the Figure 1 The drive motors 24 and 25 are different from one another. It can be provided that the first 24 and the second drive motor 25 can also be controlled independently of one another. For example, a substantially independent control of the movement parameters of the two drive motors 24, 25 can be provided, for example, by means of a control unit.

[0050] For example, their relative position to each other (rotational positions, for example when using electric motors or servo motors), their rotational speed and the torque they generate can be controlled.

[0051] For this purpose, a control unit 26 is provided, which is designed to control the two drive motors 24, 25 independently of each other. Servo motors can be used as drive motors, as they allow for rapid adaptation to different parameters.

[0052] In principle, it can be provided that the movement parameters of the first 24 and the second drive motor 25 (i.e., for example, their relative position or rotational position to one another, their speed and torque) are controlled by the control unit 26 as a function of the carrier tape 4 and / or the labels 3. For example, a storage device (e.g., a hard disk or similar) can be assigned to the control unit 26. Information on several types of labels and / or carrier tapes can be stored in this storage device. Each of these types or combinations of labels and / or carrier tapes can be assigned the necessary tape tensions or ranges for the tape tension, so that when one of the types of labels and / or carrier tapes is selected, the tape tension to be set at the dispensing edge 14 by the push roller system 8 and the pull roller system 16 can be determined.This can then be adjusted by the control unit 26 by controlling the two drive motors 24, 25 (also independently of each other). Alternatively or additionally, it can also be provided that the respective movement parameters of the drive motors are stored in the storage device together with the label types or carrier tape types.

[0053] Likewise, alternatively or additionally, a plurality of sensors can be provided to monitor the tape tension in the carrier tape 4 before and after the dispensing edge 14 and, for example, also at the dispensing edge 14. If it is determined that the tape tension is too high or too low, this can lead to a control in the control unit 26 that returns the tape tension to the required value or within the required value range by adjusting the operating parameters of the two drive motors 24, 25 (also independently of each other).

[0054] The Figure 2shows a schematic view of the dispensing device 1 with a push roller system 8 in a set-away position, in which the first pressure roller 9 is set away from the push roller 11 and therefore does not act on the self-adhesive labels 28 applied to the carrier tape 27. The labels 28 of the Figure 2 shown thicker than the labels 3 of the Figure 1 The push roller 11 is in contact with the side of the carrier tape 27 on which no labels 28 are applied. The push roller 11 can rotate in the direction 12 or remain stationary.

[0055] Since the push roller system 8 does not act to push the carrier tape 27 with the labels 28, the pull roller system 16 exerts a pull on the (empty) carrier tape 27 by rotating the pull roller 17 in the third direction 18, so that in front of the dispensing edge 14 the carrier tape 27 together with the labels 28 arranged thereon is first moved, ie pulled, in a fourth direction 22, and after passing the dispensing edge 14 the (empty) carrier tape is moved, ie pulled, in a fifth direction 23.

[0056] The Figure 3 shows a flowchart of a method for labeling containers 15 using a labeling machine with the dispensing device 1.

[0057] In step 100, a push roller system 8 of the dispensing device, comprising a push roller 11 and a first pressure roller 9 associated with the push roller 11, is arranged between a feed device 2 and a dispensing edge 14, in a set-away position or in a feed position. The arrangement in the set-away position or in the feed position is determined depending on the type of label.

[0058] In step 101, self-adhesive labels 3, 28 are fed from the feed device 2 with a carrier tape 4, 27 carrying a plurality of self-adhesive labels 3, 28. For this purpose, the carrier tape with the labels can be introduced into the dispensing device, ie guided from the feed device through the rollers and pressure rollers and around the dispensing edge to the discharge device, so that transport, for example feeding and pulling or only pulling, of the carrier tape 4, 27 in the dispensing device 1 is possible.

[0059] When the push roller system 8 has been arranged in the feed position, in step 102 the carrier tape 4 with the labels 3 is clamped between the push roller 11 and the first pressure roller 9 and thereby the carrier tape 4 with the labels 3 is advanced in the direction of a dispensing edge 11.

[0060] In step 103, the labels 3, 28 are separated from the carrier tape 4, 27 by means of the dispensing edge 14 arranged downstream of the feed device 2.

[0061] In step 104, these labels 3, 28 are applied to containers 15; in step 105, the carrier tape 4, 27 is transported from the dispensing edge 14 to a discharge device 21 by means of a pull roller system 16 comprising a pull roller 17 and a second pressure roller 19 associated with the pull roller 17, which is arranged between the dispensing edge 14 and a discharge device 21 of the dispensing device 1.

[0062] In step 106, the carrier tape 4, 27 is removed by means of a removal device 21 arranged downstream of the dispensing edge 14.

Claims

1. Dispensing device (1) for use in a labelling machine for dispensing labels (3, 28) that can be fed via a carrier tape (4, 27) carrying a plurality of self-adhesive labels (3, 28) onto containers (15), such as bottles, in the beverage processing industry by peeling the labels (3, 28) from the carrier tape (4, 27), comprising: a feeding device (2) for a carrier tape (4, 27) carrying a plurality of self-adhesive labels (3, 28), a dispensing edge (14) arranged downstream of the feeding device (2) to separate labels (3, 28) from the carrier tape (4, 27), a discharge device (21) arranged downstream of the dispensing edge (14) for discharging a carrier tape (4, 27), a push roller system (8) comprising a push roller (11) and a first pressure roller (9) associated with the push roller (11), wherein the push roller system (8) is arranged between the feeding device (2) and the dispensing edge (14), a pull roller system (16) comprising a drivable pull roller (17) and a second pressure roller (19) associated with the pull roller (17), wherein the pull roller system (16) is arranged between the dispensing edge (14) and the discharge device (21), wherein the pull roller (17) and the second pressure roller (19) are designed such that, in interaction, they transport a carrier tape (4, 27) from the dispensing edge (14) to the discharge device (21), wherein the push roller system (8) according to a type of the labels can be arranged in a set-away position and in a feed position, wherein the dispensing device is designed such that containers can be labelled with or without activated push roller system, wherein in the set-away position and in the feedposition a carrier tape (4, 27) can be transported from the dispensing edge (14) to the discharge device (21) by the interaction of the pull roller (17) and the second pressure roller (19), wherein in the feedposition the push roller (11) and the associated first pressure roller (9) interact in such a way that a carrier tape (4) with labels (3) can be clamped between the push roller (11) and the first pressure roller (9) and can thereby be additionally pushed forward, and wherein in the set-away position a pushing forward of a carrier tape (27) with labels (28) is prevented by the pushing roller system (8).

2. The dispensing device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first pressure roller (9) is provided such that the first pressure roller (9) can be advanced to arrange the push roller system (8) in the feedposition of the push roller (11), and that the first pressure roller (9) can be moved away from the push roller (11) to arrange the push roller system (8) in the set-away position, for example by providing the first pressure roller (9) on a pivotable arm (10).

3. The dispensing device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the push roller (11) is provided such that the push roller (11) can be advanced to arrange the push roller system (8) in the feedposition of the first pressure roller (9), and that the push roller (11) can be moved away from the first pressure roller (9) to arrange the push roller system (8) in the set-away position, for example by providing the push roller (11) on a pivotable arm.

4. The dispensing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an arrangement of the push roller system (8) in the set-away position and in the feedposition is independent of an actuation of the pull roller system (16).

5. The dispensing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first pressure roller (9) and / or the second pressure roller (19) are designed to be drivable.

6. The dispensing device according to (1) one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the push roller (11) is driven or stationary in the set-away position and wherein the push roller (11) is driven in the feedposition.

7. The dispensing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a drive of the push roller system (8) and the pull roller system (16) can be synchronized by a mechanical coupling, for example the mechanical coupling comprises gears and / or belts.

8. The dispensing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the push roller system (8) and the pull roller system (16) each comprise a drive motor (24, 25), wherein, for example, synchronization takes place electrically via a driving system.

9. The dispensing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising sheets, brushes (7) and / or rollers (6) which are arranged between the feeding device (2) and the dispensing edge (14) and which, in an active position, interact with a carrier belt (4, 27) in such a way that a tension of the carrier belt (4, 27) is controllable.

10. The dispensing device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the sheets, brushes (7) and / or rollers (6) can be arranged in the active position and in an inactive position, wherein the sheets, brushes (7) and / or rollers (6) are arranged in the active position when the push roller system (8) is arranged in the set-away position.

11. The dispensing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a control unit (26).

12. Labeling machine for labeling containers (15) comprising a dispensing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11.

13. A method for labeling containers (15) using a labeling machine according to claim 12, the method comprising the following steps: arranging (100) a push roller system (8), comprising a push roller (11) and a first pressure roller (9) assigned to the push roller (11), which is arranged between a feeding device (2) and a dispensing edge (14), in a set-away position or in a feedposition, wherein the arranging in the set-away position or in the feedposition is provided according to a type of the labels; feeding (101) self-adhesive labels (3, 28) from the feeding device (2) with a carrier tape (4, 27) carrying a plurality of self-adhesive labels (3, 28); when (102) the push roller system (8) is arranged in the feedposition, clamping the carrier tape (4) with the labels (3) between the push roller (11) and the first pressure roller (9) and thereby pushing forward the carrier tape (4) with the labels (3) in the direction of the dispensing edge; separating (103) the labels (3, 28) from the carrier tape (4, 27) by the dispensing edge (14) arranged downstream of the feeding device (2); applying (104) these labels (3, 28) to containers (15); transporting (105) the carrier tape (4, 27) from the dispensing edge (14) to a discharge device (21) by a pull roller system (16) comprising a pull roller (17) and a second pressure roller (19) associated with the pull roller (17), which is arranged between the dispensing edge (14) and the discharge device (21); discharging (106) of the carrier tape (4, 27) by a discharge device (21) arranged downstream of the dispensing edge (14).