Line and method for labelling articles

The labelling line achieves precise label cutting and seamless reel changes by integrating a splicing device and control unit with sensors and cameras, ensuring continuous operation and improved productivity.

WO2026126031A1 Publication Date: 2026-06-18ACMI LABELLING SRL
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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 lack efficient methods for seamless reel switching without interruptions.

⚗Method used

A labelling line with an applicator unit, cutting device, and feed unit that includes a splicing device and control unit to manage label cutting and reel switching dynamically, using sensors and cameras for precise synchronization and continuous operation.

🎯Benefits of technology

Enables precise and reliable label cutting without stopping the line, facilitating easy and economical reel changes, enhancing productivity and synchronization accuracy.

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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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