Apparatus for labelling individual packagings

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for labelling individual packagings (2), comprising: a feed device (3) for transporting each packaging (2); a first dispensing device (4) for dispensing a label (5) in an associated first receiving position (I); at least a second dispensing device (8) for dispensing a label (5) in an associated second receiving position (II); and an application device (11) having a punch (12) for selectively receiving the label (5), for moving the label (5) to a discharge position (III) associated with the relevant receiving position (I, II) and for applying the label (5) to the relevant packaging (2), wherein the punch (12) has a punch foot (13), to which the received label (5) adheres during the movement from the relevant receiving position (I, II) to the discharge position (III), and a punch shaft (14). According to the invention, in order to move the punch foot (13) between the first receiving position (I) and the associated discharge position (III) and / or between the second receiving position (II) and the associated discharge position (III) and / or between the first receiving position (I) and the second receiving position (II), optionally via the common discharge position (III), the punch foot (13) and / or punch shaft (14) each follows a one- or two-dimensional movement path.

Description

[0001] Device for labeling individual packages

[0002] The present invention relates to a device for labeling individual packages according to the preamble of claim 1 and to a method for labeling individual packages according to the preamble of claim 13.

[0003] In labeling devices of the type in question here, individual packages, such as product packaging, are transported via a feed device and fed to an application device. The application device serves to pick up labels fed via a dispensing device, which are individually printed, in particular, by means of a printer, and then apply them to the surface of the package.

[0004] The known prior art (DE 10 2008 032 019 A1), from which the invention is based, relates to a device for labeling individual packages, comprising a feed device for transporting the respective package in a transport direction, two dispensing devices arranged side by side transversely to the transport direction for dispensing a label into a respective assigned receiving position, and an application device comprising a stamp having a stamp shaft pivotable parallel to the transport direction and a stamp base arranged thereon, likewise pivotable parallel to the transport direction. The stamp or stamp base selectively picks up the dispensed label from one or the other receiving position and moves it to an assigned dispensing position, from which it is then applied to the respective package.

[0005] It is regularly a challenge to optimize the throughput of packages to be labeled with such devices. In the known prior art, the travel path of the stamp foot is relatively complex. In order to move the stamp foot from the first pick-up position via the dispensing position to the second pick-up position, the stamp foot must be pivoted relative to the stamp shaft and also the stamp shaft itself must be pivoted against the transport direction, the stamp as a whole must be moved transversely to the transport direction and finally the stamp foot and also the stamp shaft must be pivoted back in the transport direction. The invention is based on the problem of designing and developing the known device in such a way that the throughput is increased.

[0006] The above problem is solved by the features of the characterising part of claim 1.

[0007] The key principle is that the application device is configured and / or the stamp is driven and / or controlled in such a way that the stamp base and / or stamp shaft and in particular the stamp as a whole (stamp base and stamp shaft) only needs to move in a single plane to travel between the respective pick-up position and the associated release position. Particularly preferably, the stamp base and / or stamp shaft and in particular the stamp as a whole only needs to move in a single plane for all movements to be carried out, i.e. in order to reach both pick-up positions from the release position. A change of direction out of the single plane and back into it is thus avoided in the interests of throughput optimization. This also significantly simplifies the structure of the device, since fewer changes of direction of the stamp base need to be carried out to move to the individual positions.This also allows the label to be applied more precisely.

[0008] It should also be emphasized that no separate transfer device, such as a label transfer belt or the like, is required to transfer the respective label from the respective dispensing device to the stamp base; instead, the label goes directly from the respective label outlet or dispensing edge to the stamp base. This means that with both dispensing devices, the position into which the label is dispensed and from which the label can be removed from the dispensing device is identical to the respective receiving position in which the stamp receives the label. This enables a particularly simple design of the application device. In particular, the drive of the stamp can be kept very simple, since when the stamp is moved to reach the first receiving position and second receiving position, no movements of the stamp or stamp base in more than two directions are required.In detail, it is proposed that the application device is designed such that for the displacement of the stamp foot between the first receiving position and the associated dispensing position and / or for the displacement of the stamp foot between the second receiving position and the associated dispensing position and / or for the displacement of the stamp foot between the first receiving position and the second receiving position, optionally via the common dispensing position, the stamp foot and / or stamp shaft each follow a one-dimensional or two-dimensional movement path.

[0009] Claim 2 specifies individual preferred one- or two-dimensional movement paths. Particularly preferably, the stamp base and / or stamp shaft only needs to move in a single plane to reach the respective associated, in particular common, dispensing position from the respective receiving position or to apply the respective label to the package there. This also contributes to a particularly simple design of the application device. In particular, this also contributes to a simple design of the drive, since when moving the stamp, no movements of the stamp or stamp base in more than two directions are required to reach the respective receiving position and dispensing position.

[0010] Claims 3 to 5 relate to a proposed device for labeling individual packages, which is configured in such a way, or in which the individual functional units (feed device, first dispensing device, second dispensing device, and / or application device) are aligned with one another in such a way that the stamp base and / or stamp shaft, and in particular the stamp as a whole, move in the same plane in which the package is transported. This allows for a particularly simple and compact design of the proposed device.

[0011] Claims 6 and 7 relate to a horizontal gap for the stamp in the area between the first and second dispensing devices and a correspondingly advantageous alignment of the label outlets or label dispensing edges relative to one another, thereby enabling a particularly compact design of the proposed device and particularly short travel distances of the stamp. Furthermore, claims 8 to 10 relate to particularly preferred variants of the stamp's design and movement kinematics.

[0012] According to claims 11 and 12, particularly preferred variants of the construction of the device as such are further defined.

[0013] According to a further teaching according to claim 13, which has independent significance, a method for labelling individual packages is claimed, in which the respective package is transported by a feed device in a transport direction, in which a label is selectively dispensed by a first dispensing device via a first label outlet or a first label dispensing edge into an associated first receiving position or a label is dispensed by at least one second dispensing device via a second label outlet or a second label dispensing edge into an associated second receiving position, and in which the respectively dispensed label is then picked up in the respective receiving position by a stamp of an application device, the picked up label is transferred to a respective receiving position, in particular a common,Dispensing position is moved and the picked-up label is applied from the dispensing position to the respective package, wherein the stamp has a stamp base to which the picked-up label adheres during the movement from the respective pick-up position to the dispensing position, and a stamp shaft which extends along a geometric shaft axis to the stamp base.

[0014] It is essential that, while the stamp foot is displaced between the first receiving position and the associated delivery position and / or while the stamp foot is displaced between the second receiving position and the associated delivery position and / or while the stamp foot is displaced between the first receiving position and the second receiving position, if necessary via the common delivery position, the stamp foot and / or stamp shaft each follow a one- or two-dimensional movement path.

[0015] Reference is made to all statements regarding the proposed device. The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to a drawing which merely represents an exemplary embodiment. The drawing shows:

[0016] Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of the proposed device for labelling individual packages and

[0017] Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of a labeling process with the device according to Fig. 1, in which a label is applied to a package a) from a first receiving position and b) from a second receiving position.

[0018] The embodiment shown in the figures and preferred in this respect relates to a device 1 for labelling individual packages 2. This is an example of product packaging, for example for food.

[0019] For this purpose, the device 1 has a feed device 3 for transporting the respective package 2 in a transport direction X, which here extends along a straight line. For example, the feed device 3 is formed by one or more conveyor belts and / or one or more transport rollers. Gripping arms holding and transporting the respective package 2 are also conceivable as a feed device 3 or part thereof. In the present exemplary embodiment, the respective package 2 is preferably transported continuously, i.e., it is not stopped during the labeling process. In principle, however, a temporary stop is also conceivable according to another exemplary embodiment not shown here.

[0020] In the present exemplary embodiment, the device 1 has a first dispensing device 4 for dispensing a label 5 via a first label outlet 6 or a first label dispensing edge 7 into an associated first receiving position I, and at least one second dispensing device 8 for dispensing a label 5 via a second label outlet 9 or a second label dispensing edge 10 into an associated second receiving position II. The dispensing devices 4, 8 can be controlled or activated independently of one another and as required, and can dispense identical or different labels 5. An application device 11 of the device 1 has a stamp 12 which serves to selectively pick up the label 5 dispensed by the first dispensing device 4 in the first receiving position I or the label 5 dispensed by the second dispensing device 8 in the second receiving position II.The stamp 12 also serves to move the received label 5 to a, in particular common, dispensing position III and to apply the received label 5 from the dispensing position III to the respective package 2. As will be explained below, the stamp 12 can be a pendulum stamp, as here, or else a linear stamp according to another embodiment not shown here.

[0021] "Selective" here means that the stamp 12 is capable of reaching both the first receiving position I and the second receiving position II and picking up the dispensed label 5 there. The stamp 12 is moved either to the first receiving position I or to the second receiving position II, depending on which of the two receiving positions I, II a label 5 is to be picked up by the stamp 12.

[0022] The term “common dispensing position” means that when the label 5 is picked up in both the first picking position I and the second picking position II, it is applied to the pack 2 from one and the same dispensing position III.

[0023] The stamp 12 has a stamp base 13 to which the picked-up label 5 adheres during the movement from the respective pick-up position I, II to the dispensing position III and a stamp shaft 14 which extends along a geometric shaft axis A to the stamp base 13.

[0024] As shown in the figures, the first label outlet 6 and the second label outlet 9 are different from each other and in particular spatially spaced from each other.

[0025] In the present case, the term "label outlet" refers to an opening, in particular a slot, through which the label 5 is transported out of the respective dispensing device 4, 8 in order to reach the receiving position I, II assigned to the respective dispensing device 4, 8. Accordingly, as shown in the figures, the first receiving position I and the second receiving position II are also different from one another and, in particular, spatially spaced from one another.

[0026] In principle, one or more further dispensing devices can also be provided, each having a label outlet and / or a label dispensing edge as well as an associated receiving position from which a label 5 can be picked up by the stamp 12 or stamp foot 13 and moved to the associated, in particular common, dispensing position III for the purpose of application to the respective package 2.

[0027] It is now essential that the application device is designed in such a way, in particular the stamp foot 13 and / or stamp shaft 14 is mounted and controlled in such a way that in order to displace the stamp foot 13 between the first receiving position I and the associated delivery position III and / or to displace the stamp foot 13 between the second receiving position II and the associated delivery position III and / or to displace the stamp foot 13 between the first receiving position I and the second receiving position II, if necessary via the common delivery position III, the stamp foot 13 and / or stamp shaft 14 each follow a one- or two-dimensional movement path.

[0028] "If necessary, via the common dispensing position" means that the stamp foot 13, following the movement path, can be moved from the first receiving position I first to the dispensing position III and then from there to the second receiving position II, or vice versa, or that the stamp foot 13, following the movement path, can be moved from the first receiving position I directly to the second receiving position II. Here and preferably, both movement sequences can be carried out by the application device 11.

[0029] A "one-dimensional trajectory" in this context means a trajectory that runs along a straight line. A "two-dimensional trajectory" in this context means a trajectory that runs in a plane and does not deviate from it at any point. The trajectory is particularly preferably along a single curve, preferably with a constant or varying radius.

[0030] Individual movement paths, here of the stamp foot, are shown schematically in Figures 2a) and b) and are each designated by a circled number. Here, and preferably, as shown in Fig. 2a) with a solid line, the stamp foot 13 and / or stamp shaft 14 follows a first movement path, designated here by the circled number “1”, to move the stamp foot 13 between the first receiving position I and the associated delivery position III. The first movement path here runs along a two-dimensional curve, but can also run along a straight line between the first receiving position I and the associated delivery position III, i.e. be one-dimensional. The first movement path here runs in a vertical plane, but according to another exemplary embodiment not shown here, can in principle also run in a horizontal plane or an inclined plane.

[0031] “Vertical” always means an extension in the direction of gravity, “horizontal” means an extension orthogonal to the direction of gravity, and “oblique” means an extension at a different angle.

[0032] As shown in Fig. 2b) with a solid line, here and preferably the stamp foot 13 and / or stamp shaft 14 follows a second movement path for displacing the stamp foot 13 between the second receiving position II and the associated dispensing position III, which second movement path is different from the first movement path, designated here by the circled number “2”. The second movement path here also runs along a two-dimensional curve, but can also run along a straight line between the second receiving position II and the associated dispensing position III, and can therefore also be one-dimensional. The second movement path here runs in a vertical plane, but according to another exemplary embodiment not shown here can in principle also run in a horizontal plane or an inclined plane. Here and preferably the second movement path lies in a common plane with the first movement path.Here and preferably it is further the case that, as shown in dashed lines in Fig. 2b), the stamp base 13 and / or stamp shaft 14 follows a third movement path, designated here by the circled number “3”, for displacing the stamp base 13 between the first receiving position I and the second receiving position II. The third movement path is composed here, for example, of the first and second movement paths, but can also be different from the first and second movement paths and, in particular, run along a straight line between the first receiving position I and the second receiving position II, i.e., be one-dimensional. The third movement path runs in a vertical plane here, but according to another exemplary embodiment not shown here, can in principle also run in a horizontal plane or an inclined plane.Here and preferably, the third movement path lies in a common plane with the first movement path and / or the second movement path.

[0033] If, according to another exemplary embodiment not shown here, one or more further dispensing devices are also provided, these are preferably designed such that the stamp foot 13 and / or stamp shaft 14 follows a movement path that lies in the same plane as the first and / or second and / or third movement path for displacing the stamp foot 13 between the dispensing position III and the respective further receiving position.

[0034] Furthermore, it is preferably provided here that the respective pack 2 is guided by the feed device 3 during a labeling process first past the first dispensing device 4 and / or the first receiving position I and then past the second dispensing device 8 and / or the second receiving position II.

[0035] Such a transport process is shown in Fig. 1. It can be seen that the packages 2, here coming from the right, are first guided past the first receiving position I and then further past the second receiving position II.

[0036] In this case, as indicated by dashed lines in Fig. 2a) and b), the respective pack 2 is transported through a spatial section 15 vertically below the first label outlet 6 and / or the first label dispensing edge 7 and / or the first receiving position I. Furthermore, it is additionally or alternatively the case here that the respective pack 2 is transported through a spatial section 15 vertically below the second label outlet 9 and / or the second label dispensing edge 10 and / or the second receiving position II. The spatial section 15 or the position of the respective pack 2 at the time of application of the label 5 from the dispensing position III is identical here for a labeling process in which a label 5 is picked up by the stamp 12 in the first receiving position I and for a labeling process in which a label 5 is picked up by the stamp 12 in the second receiving position II.

[0037] As shown in the figures and in this respect preferred, the said transport takes place along the transport direction X in the direction of gravity below the respective dispensing device 4, 8, or receiving position I, II, so that the respective package 2 passes through a vertical space section below the respective dispensing device 4, 8, or receiving position I, II.

[0038] Furthermore, it is preferably provided here that the transport direction X of the respective package 2 runs in the plane in which the first and / or second and / or third movement path lies. As shown in the figures and preferably in this respect, the transport direction X runs in particular parallel to the plane of the respective movement path.

[0039] Furthermore, it is preferably provided here that the plunger 12 is arranged in a horizontal gap 16 between the first label outlet 6 and the second label outlet 9 or between the first label dispensing edge 7 and the second label dispensing edge 10. The two dispensing devices 4, 8 are arranged horizontally spaced from each other accordingly.

[0040] Additionally or alternatively, it is preferably provided here that the stamp 12 can be moved in a horizontal intermediate space 16 between the first label outlet 6 and the second label outlet 9 or between the first label dispensing edge 7 and the second label dispensing edge 10 for a movement of the stamp foot 13 from the first receiving position I to the second receiving position II. Additionally or alternatively, it is preferably provided here that the first, second and / or third movement path runs in a horizontal intermediate space 16 between the first label outlet 6 and the second label outlet 9 or between the first label dispensing edge 7 and the second label dispensing edge 10.

[0041] The horizontal gap 16 between the first label outlet 6 and the second label outlet 9, or between the first label dispensing edge 7 and the second label dispensing edge 10, is a spatial section that is bounded toward the respective dispensing device 4, 8 by a vertical plane in which the label outlet 6, 9 or the label dispensing edge 7, 10 is located. Said gap extends between the two vertical planes. In this gap 16, the described movement paths run in such a way that at least a portion of the movement is orthogonal to the direction of gravity.

[0042] Furthermore, it is preferably provided here that the first label outlet 6 and the second label outlet 9 or the first label dispensing edge 7 and the second label dispensing edge 10 are directed towards each other and / or into the horizontal space 16.

[0043] In this context, "directed towards each other" means that the labels 5 are conveyed (dispensed) from the first and second label outlets 6, 9 or from the first and second label dispensing edges 7, 10 in the direction of the other, opposite label outlet 6, 9 or in the direction of the other, opposite label dispensing edges 7, 10.

[0044] As previously mentioned, the punch 12 can be a pendulum punch or a linear punch. Here, and preferably, a pendulum punch is provided.

[0045] The term "pendulum stamp" refers to a stamp 12 that, as in the present embodiment, is at least pivotally movable, with the stamp shaft 14 pivoting about at least or exactly one pivot axis, here and preferably a pivot axis extending transversely, in particular orthogonally, to the transport direction X, in particular horizontally. A pendulum movement of the stamp 12 runs in particular parallel to the transport direction X of the package 2 to be labeled, i.e., in a vertical plane extending parallel to the transport direction X. Here and preferably, the stamp 12 is also also linearly movable overall, here along the shaft axis A of the stamp shaft 14. Linear movement of the stamp 12 in a direction transverse to the shaft axis A is not possible in the present embodiment. Additionally or alternatively, the stamp base 13 can be axially movable relative to the stamp shaft 14.In principle, however, an axially fixed arrangement of the stamp base 13 relative to the stamp shaft 14 is also conceivable. Furthermore, the stamp base 13 is here and preferably pivotally fixed relative to the stamp shaft 14. In principle, however, a pivotable arrangement of the stamp base 13 relative to the stamp shaft 14 is also conceivable. The stamp base 13 can be rotatable or rotationally fixed relative to the stamp shaft 14.

[0046] In this context, the term "axially movable" means that the punch base 13 is linearly displaceable relative to the punch shaft 14 along the geometric shaft axis A. The term "axially fixed" means in this context that the punch base 13 is not displaceable relative to the punch shaft 14 along the geometric shaft axis A.

[0047] The term “pivoting” in this context means that the stamp base

[0048] 13 is pivotable relative to the stamp shaft 14 about a pivot axis running transversely to the geometric shaft axis A. The term “pivot-proof” in this context means that the stamp base 13 cannot be pivoted relative to the stamp shaft

[0049] 14 can be pivoted about a pivot axis running transversely to the geometric shaft axis A.

[0050] The term "rotatable" in this context means that the stamp base 13 is rotatable relative to the stamp shaft 14 about the geometric shaft axis A. The term "rotationally fixed" in this context means that the stamp base 13 is not rotatable relative to the stamp shaft 14 about the geometric shaft axis A.

[0051] The term "linear punch" refers to a punch 12 that, as a whole, is movable exclusively linearly, i.e., without being pivotable as a whole, in one, two, or three spatial directions, with the punch shaft 14 being oriented vertically. In principle, the punch base 13 can also be axially movable or axially fixed relative to the punch shaft 14 and / or rotatable or rotationally fixed and / or pivotable or pivotable.

[0052] The stamp 12 is here and preferably a suction and / or blowing stamp.

[0053] In this context, a "suction stamp" means that the stamp 12 has a stamp base 13 that exerts a suction force on a label 5, so that by means of a corresponding negative pressure on the stamp base 13, at least on the underside of the stamp base 13, the respective label 5 can be sucked onto the stamp base 13 in the first or second receiving position I, II and adheres to the stamp base 13 by means of the suction force when the stamp 12 is moved between the respective receiving position I, II and the dispensing position III.

[0054] The term "blow stamp" refers to a stamp 12 with which, alternatively or in addition to exerting a suction force on the label 5, a compressed air blast can be directed from the stamp base 13 onto the package 2, so that in the dispensing position III, the label 5 adhering to the stamp base 13 can be blown off from the underside of the stamp base 13 onto the package 2. The application of the label 5 to the package 2 is particularly contactless, i.e., in the dispensing position III, the stamp base 13 does not come into contact with the package 2. Alternatively, a contact stamp can also be provided, which applies the respective label 5 to the package 2 by means of mechanical pressure.

[0055] In the embodiment shown here and preferred in this respect, the first dispensing device 4 and / or the second dispensing device 8 further comprises a label printer 17, by means of which the label 5 can be printed, in particular before it reaches the associated receiving position I, II via the respective label outlet 6, 9 or the respective label dispensing edge 7, 10.

[0056] As shown in the figures and therefore preferred, equipping the first dispensing device 4 and / or second dispensing device 8 with a label printer 17 offers the possibility of individually printing labels 5 before they are dispensed, in order to provide specific information on the labels 5, in particular with regard to the package 2 to be applied therewith. This information can be, for example, weight, date, time, or content information. Furthermore, the device 1 here and preferably has a control device 18. This is configured to selectively control the first dispensing device 4 and second dispensing device 8, in particular the respective label printer 17, and / or to selectively move the stamp 12 into the respective receiving position I, II and in particular from there into the dispensing position III.

[0057] The control device 18 is therefore designed to selectively control the individual functional units (feed device, first dispensing device, second dispensing device and / or application device) - that is to say optionally as required, in particular automatically or by manual user action - in order to achieve the throughput optimization mentioned above.

[0058] In the present exemplary embodiment, the control device 18 is designed, in particular programmed or programmable, in such a way that it controls the stamp foot 13 and / or stamp shaft 14 as described above, that is to say in particular in such a way that in order to displace the stamp foot 13 between the first receiving position I and the associated delivery position III and / or to displace the stamp foot 13 between the second receiving position II and the associated delivery position III and / or to displace the stamp foot 13 between the first receiving position I and the second receiving position II, if appropriate via the common delivery position III, the stamp foot 13 and / or stamp shaft 14 each follow a one- or two-dimensional movement path.

[0059] By way of example only, it should be mentioned in this context that here and preferably when the labels 5 in the first dispensing device 4 are used up, a "flying change" to the second dispensing device 8 with the same labels 5 can be made, without any refilling process of labels 5 interrupting the current batch of packages 2 to be labeled.

[0060] Also, as long as the first dispensing device 4 is operating, in preparation for a subsequent batch of packages 2 to be labeled, which requires different labels 5, in particular a different label size, than in the first dispensing device 4, the second dispensing device 8 can be equipped accordingly, in order to then be able to start with the second batch just as seamlessly, i.e., without any time interruption. Finally, a method for labeling individual packages 2 is also proposed, in which the respective package 2 is transported by a feed device 3 in a transport direction X.in which a label 5 is selectively dispensed by a first dispensing device 4 via a first label outlet 6 or a first label dispensing edge 7 into an associated first receiving position I or a label 5 is dispensed by at least one second dispensing device 8 via a second label outlet 9 or a second label dispensing edge 10 into an associated second receiving position II, and in which the respectively dispensed label 5 is then picked up in the respective receiving position I, II by a stamp 12 of an application device 11, the picked up label 5 is moved to a dispensing position III associated with the respective receiving position I, II, in particular a common dispensing position III, and the picked up label 5 is applied from the dispensing position III to the respective package 2, wherein the stamp 12 has a stamp foot 13 to which the picked up label 5 adheres during the movement from the respective receiving position I, II to the dispensing position III,and a punch shaft 14 extending along a geometric shaft axis A to the punch base 13.

[0061] In the proposed method, it is provided that while the stamp foot 13 is displaced between the first receiving position I and the associated delivery position III and / or while the stamp foot 13 is displaced between the second receiving position II and the associated delivery position III and / or while the stamp foot 13 is displaced between the first receiving position I and the second receiving position II, optionally via the common delivery position III, the stamp foot 13 and / or stamp shaft 14 each follow a one- or two-dimensional movement path.

[0062] Reference may be made to all statements relating to the proposed device 1.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Device for labelling individual packages (2), wherein the device (1) - a feed device (3) for transporting the respective package (2) in a transport direction (X), - a first dispensing device (4) for dispensing a label (5) via a first label outlet (6) or a first label dispensing edge (7) into an associated first receiving position (I) and at least one second dispensing device (8) for dispensing a label (5) via a second label outlet (9) or a second label dispensing edge (10) into an associated second receiving position (II) and - an application device (11) with a stamp (12) for selectively receiving the label (5) dispensed by the first dispensing device (4) in the first receiving position (I) or the label (5) dispensed by the second dispensing device (8) in the second receiving position (II), for moving the received label (5) to a dispensing position (III) associated with the respective receiving position (I, II), in particular a common dispensing position (III), and for applying the received label (5) from the dispensing position (III) to the respective package (2), wherein the stamp (12) has a stamp base (13) to which the received label (5) adheres during the movement from the respective receiving position (I, II) to the dispensing position (III), and a stamp shaft (14) which extends along a geometric shaft axis (A) to the stamp base (13), characterized in that the application device (11) is designed in such a way is designed so that - for moving the stamp foot (13) between the first receiving position (I) and the associated delivery position (III) and / or - for moving the stamp foot (13) between the second receiving position (II) and the associated delivery position (III) and / or - for displacing the stamp foot (13) between the first receiving position (I) and the second receiving position (II), optionally via the common delivery position (III), the stamp foot (13) and / or stamp shaft (14) each follow a one- or two-dimensional movement path.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the stamp base (13) and / or stamp shaft (14) - for moving the stamp foot (13) between the first receiving position (I) and the associated delivery position (III) a first one- or two-dimensional movement path is followed and - for displacing the stamp foot (13) between the second receiving position (II) and the associated dispensing position (III), a second one- or two-dimensional movement path is followed, which is different from the first movement path, preferably that the stamp foot (13) and / or stamp shaft (14) - for displacing the stamp foot (13) between the first receiving position (I) and the second receiving position (II), a third one- or two-dimensional movement path is followed, which is different from the first and second movement paths or which is composed of the first and second movement paths, further preferably that the first movement path lies in a common plane with the second and / or third movement path.

3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the respective package (2) is guided in the course of a labeling process by the feed device (3) first past the first dispensing device (4) and / or the first receiving position (I) and then past the second dispensing device (8) and / or the second receiving position (II).

4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the respective package (2) is transported during a labeling process by the feed device (3) through a space section (15) vertically below the first label outlet (6) and / or the first label dispensing edge (7) and / or the first receiving position (I) and / or through a space section (15) vertically below the second label outlet (9) and / or the second label dispensing edge (10) and / or the second receiving position (II), and / or that the space section (15) and / or the position of the respective package (2) in the space section (15) at the time of applying the label (5) from the dispensing position (III) during a labeling process in which a label (5) is picked up by the stamp (12) in the first receiving position (I), and during a labeling process in which a label (5) is picked up by the stamp (12) in the second receiving position (II) is recorded is identical.

5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transport direction (X) of the respective package (2) runs in the plane in which the first and / or second and / or third movement path lies.

6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stamp (12) is arranged in a horizontal intermediate space (16) between the first label outlet (6) and the second label outlet (9) or between the first label dispensing edge (7) and the second label dispensing edge (10), and / or that the stamp (12) is movable in a horizontal intermediate space (16) between the first label outlet (6) and the second label outlet (9) or between the first label dispensing edge (7) and the second label dispensing edge (10) for a movement of the stamp foot (13) from the first receiving position (I) to the second receiving position (II), and / or that the first, second and / or third movement path runs in a horizontal intermediate space (16) between the first label outlet (6) and the second label outlet (9) or between the first label dispensing edge (7) and the second label dispensing edge (10).

7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first label outlet (6) and the second label outlet (9) or the first label dispensing edge (7) and the second label dispensing edge (10) are directed towards each other and / or into the horizontal space (16).

8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the punch (12) is a pendulum punch or a linear punch.

9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stamp base (13) is axially fixed and / or rotationally fixed and / or pivotally fixed to the stamp shaft (14).

10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stamp (12) is a suction and / or blowing stamp. 11 . Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first dispensing device (4) and / or the second Dispensing device (8) has a label printer (17) by means of which the label (5) can be printed, in particular before it reaches the associated receiving position (I, II) via the respective label outlet (6, 9) or the respective label dispensing edge (7, 10).

12. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (1) has a control device (18) which is configured to selectively control the first dispensing device (4) and second dispensing device (8), in particular the respective label printer (17), and / or to selectively move the stamp (12) into the respective receiving position (I, II), and in particular from there into the dispensing position (III).

13. Method for labelling individual packages (2), in which the respective package (2) is transported by a feed device (3) in a transport direction (X), in which a label (5) is selectively dispensed by a first dispensing device (4) via a first label outlet (6) or a first label dispensing edge (7) into an associated first receiving position (I) or a label (5) is dispensed by at least one second dispensing device (8) via a second label outlet (9) or a second label dispensing edge (10) into an associated second receiving position (II), and in which the respectively dispensed label (5) is then picked up in the respective receiving position (I, II) by a stamp (12) of an application device (11), the picked up label (5) is transferred to a respective receiving position (I, II) assigned to, in particular, a common,Dispensing position (III) is moved and the picked-up label (5) is applied from the dispensing position (III) to the respective package (2), wherein the stamp (12) has a stamp base (13) to which the picked-up label (5) adheres during the movement from the respective receiving position (I, II) to the dispensing position (III), and a stamp shaft (14) which extends along a geometric shaft axis (A) to the stamp base (13), characterized in that, - while the stamp foot (13) is moved between the first receiving position (I) and the associated delivery position (III) and / or - while the stamp foot (13) is displaced between the second receiving position (II) and the associated delivery position (III) and / or - while the stamp foot (13) is displaced between the first receiving position (I) and the second receiving position (II), optionally via the common delivery position (III), the stamp foot (13) and / or stamp shaft (14) each follow a one- or two-dimensional movement path.

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