Patent ID: 6892780

Claim:
A container labeling system, comprising: a source of printed labels; a vial drive assembly associated with said source of printed labels; an actuator for moving a vial into engagement with said source of printed labels; a bracket connected to said actuator; a mounting plate carried by said bracket; and a chuck assembly connected to said mounting plate and comprising: a housing defining a longitudinal axis and having a first end; a plurality of pins extending substantially parallel each other and with said axis from said first end, said plurality of pins located at a first radius relative to said axis, at least one of said pins being operable to move from said first radius to a second radius relative to said axis without creating a cavity relative to said housing and said pins, said plurality of pins remaining substantially parallel with each other and with said axis throughout the entire range of motion; and means for moving said at least one pin between said first radius and said second radius; and a prime mover connected to said means for moving.