Line and method for labelling articles
The labelling line achieves precise and reliable label cutting with minimal downtime by using a control unit and sensors to synchronize and manage reel changes, improving productivity and reducing errors.
WO2026126030A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-18ACMI LABELLING SRL
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ACMI LABELLING SRL
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
⚠Technical Problem
Existing labelling lines face challenges in precise and reliable cutting of labels, especially during reel changes, which often require stopping the line for synchronization adjustments and are prone to errors due to imprecise detection systems.
⚗Method used
A labelling line with a control unit that uses mark and splice sensors to synchronize and control the cutting and splicing of labels without stopping the line, utilizing a buffer and splicing device to manage web transitions between reels, and employing a camera for precise alignment and detection.
🎯Benefits of technology
Enables precise and reliable cutting of labels with minimal downtime, enhancing productivity by allowing seamless reel changes and maintaining synchronization during web transitions.
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Abstract
A labelling line (1) for labelling articles (2) comprises: an applicator unit (3); a feed unit (10) configured to feed the web (7) to the applicator unit (3) and including a first reel (B1), around which a first coil of the web (7) is wound, and a second reel (B2), around which a second coil of the web (7) is wound, and a splicing device (15) configured to make a splice between an unwound portion of web downstream of the first reel (B1) and of the second reel (B2) and, alternatively, the second coil or the first coil of the web (7) so as to connect the unwound portion of web (7) to the first coil or to the second coil; a mark sensor (17) configured to detect detection data representing at least one cyclic reference (T) present on the web (7); a control unit (16) programmed to process the detection data and to generate a splicing signal to instruct the splicing device (15) to make the splice without interrupting the feeding of the web (7) to the applicator unit (3).
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