Patent ID: 6817397
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: B65C,Y10T

Abstract:
A swivel mount for a tamp pad for a label applicator of the type for receiving a label at a first retracted position and applying the label to an object at a second, extended position, the mount comprising:a mounting block for fastening to the tamp pad, the mounting block defining a bore therein having an inner, open cross-sectional region, the mounting block defining a retaining region therein; a knuckle fitting received within the bore and engageable with the retaining region, the knuckle fitting having a largest cross-sectional area greater than an open cross-sectional area of the retaining region such that a first portion of the knuckle fitting extends beyond the retaining region and a second portion of the knuckle fitting is maintained within the bore; and a spring positioned to provide a force against the knuckle fitting at an end of the second portion; wherein the mount permits movement of the tamp pad from an orientation perpendicular to a direction of movement between the retracted and extended positions to an orientation inclined relative to the direction of movement.