Label Removal Device with Segmented Adhesive Reception Face
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current labeling technologies require additional steps and are costly when trying to add information to labels, such as producer features or anti-counterfeiting measures, which can slow down labeling machine output and increase costs.
Innovation Solution
A removal device with a reception face featuring distinct regions for glue application and information, allowing for efficient glue application and additional information like watermarks or markings without slowing down the labeling process, using different adhesive properties for glue distribution and information regions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If additional print or print template change is used to accommodate producer information on labels, then information can be added to labels, but additional method steps are required which increase costs and reduce labeling machine output
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies glue with different adhesive properties to different regions of the label in advance, before the labeling process. The first glue with higher adhesive strength is applied to the first region, and the second glue with lower adhesive strength is applied to the second region. This preliminary differentiation allows the label to be applied to the container body and simultaneously provide information through the second region without requiring additional printing steps during the labeling process, thus maintaining high productivity while adding information capability.
2Reliability
If special material or elaborate print methods are used for fraud-resistant labels, then anti-counterfeiting protection is improved, but the process becomes very elaborate and cost-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies different glues with different adhesive strengths to different regions of the label. The first region receives glue with higher adhesive strength while the second region receives glue with lower adhesive strength. This creates local quality differences in the label's adhesive properties, enabling fraud-resistant functionality through a simple, cost-effective means without requiring elaborate print methods or special materials, thus improving reliability while maintaining low device complexity.
3Reliability
If entire label face is used for glue application, then sufficient glue application is ensured, but additional face region cannot be used for information purposes
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the label face into at least two distinct regions: a first region for ensuring sufficient glue application with higher adhesive strength, and a second region for information purposes with lower adhesive strength. This segmentation allows the label to simultaneously achieve reliable adhesive bonding through the first region while utilizing the second region for information display, thus resolving the contradiction between glue application sufficiency and information capacity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables cost-effective addition of information to labels without reducing labeling machine speed, enhancing anti-counterfeiting measures through easy and inexpensive means, and allowing for flexible information placement on labels.
Implementation Method 1
the first and second portion are configured so that glue can adhere to the first portion considerably easier than to the second portion
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AI summary
A removal device for removal of labels, a label and a method for applying glue to a label are provided. The removal device comprises a reception face for receiving glue. The reception face comprises a first region in which at least a first portion is arranged at at least a second portion for ensuring a sufficient glue application for a face of a label, to which face glue is applied. The first and second portions are configured so that glue can adhere to the first portion considerably easier than to the second portion, and at least a second region in which a third portion is arranged at a fourth portion for information purposes as regards the face of the label, to which face glue is applied. The third and fourth portions are configured so that glue can adhere to the third portion considerably easier than to the fourth portion.