Patent ID: 9296507
Filing Date: 2016-03-29
CPC Classification: B65C

Claim Text:
1. A vacuum transfer element for transferring a tubular label having a first axis (A) from a first to a second position, comprising: a first surface which may reciprocate along a second axis (E) parallel to said first axis (A), comprises a plurality of ports and is adapted to cooperate with an outer side, opposite to said first axis (A), of said tubular label; said first ports being selectively connectable to a vacuum source to establish a vacuum suction onto said outer side, at least when said first surface moves from said first to said second position, wherein said first surface is angularly fixed relative to said second axis (E); an actuating element movable along said second axis (E); said actuating element comprising: a first end adapted to receive an action directed along said second axis (E), and a second end; at least one guide element movable along said second axis (E); and a body which defines a first surface and a second surface, said body comprising a first and a second plate opposite to each other, wherein said first and second surfaces are opposite to each other and axially interposed between said first and second plate; wherein said actuating element passes through said body, wherein said second is being fixed to said second plate, wherein said first is arranged on the opposite side of said first plate relative to said second plate; and wherein said guide element is fixed to said first plate.