Patent ID: 6164356
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B65C,Y10T

Abstract:
A low pressure actuated labeling apparatus for printing, cutting, and applying labels to articles, the apparatus including a printing unit printing information on a label, the label being on a roll of continuous label stock with each label having a print side on which the information is printed and an adhesive side by which the printed label is applied to an article, and a cutting unit for cutting the printed label from an end of the roll of stock, the improvement comprising, first and second guides for guiding said label between said printing unit and said cutting unit, said printed side of said label contacting said first guide, and said adhesive side of said label contacting said second guide, said second guide including a plate spaced apart from the label and a plurality of guide arms for guiding said label, said guide arms having ends each of which are contacted by said label as said label is guided between said printing unit and said cutting unit, said guide arms being of a material to which the adhesive on said adhesive side of said label does not stick thereby for said label to move between said printing unit and said cutting unit without sticking to said second guide and jamming the apparatus, and said plate including a plurality of spaced slots for mounting said guide arms to said plate.