LABELING MACHINE Russian patent published in 2008 - IPC B65C3/16 

FIELD: devices for label or tag connection to articles.

SUBSTANCE: labeling machine comprises label carrying tape roll holder provided with spring-loaded self-braking lever and tape-feeding mechanism including driving shaft kinematically connected with tape winding roll. Said components are installed on common panel. Pressing roller and dispenser are adjacent to driving shaft. The dispenser has printer, tape tightening mechanism and label presence sensor. Separating dispenser plate is located opposite to article sensor, which detect presence of articles to be supplied by conveyer, under endless rolling means strap. Driving shaft has additional pressing roller installed upstream of dispenser. Tape loop accumulation means is arranged between pressing roller and dispenser. The tape loop is formed in race by means of shaped groove.

EFFECT: increased output due to elimination of intermittent unwound tape stopping.

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