Device for Dispensing Plastic Fasteners

A device for dispensing an individual plastic fastener from a supply of fastener stock includes a motor-driven head assembly adapted to receive the supply of fastener stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply and in turn eject the severed fastener. The head assembly includes a pair of needle block assemblies that retain corresponding hollow needles, each needle block assembly being shaped to define a feed channel that transitions a side rail for the fastener stock into axial alignment behind its corresponding needle. In addition, at least one needle block assembly includes a rearward shelf and a forward bowing plate. In use, the lowermost cross-links of the fastener stock fittingly align between the shelf and the bowing plate. In this manner, the lowermost cross-links are limited to distort uniformly upward within the single plane defined by the pair of feed channels, thereby optimizing feed reliability of the device.

TAG TOOL PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

A method for replacing a tag tool needle includes securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; and removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container. A tag tool needle container includes a first tubular aperture adapted to receive at least a portion of a first tag tool needle therein, where the first tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to securely enclose the portion of the first tag tool needle when urged over the first tag tool needle; and a second tubular aperture coupled to the first tubular aperture and adapted to receive at least a portion of a second tag tool needle therein, where the second tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to adapted to securely enclose the portion of the second tag tool needle when urged over the second tag tool needle. 1. A method for replacing a tag tool needle , the method comprising:securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; andremoving the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container comprises securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle comprises securing a sharpened end of the tag tool needle in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container comprises removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.5. The method of further comprising applying a force to a portion of the tag tool needle extending ...

Tag feeder

Disclosed is a method and a tag feeder for feeding tags in a feeding direction to a dispensing position within a clipping machine. The tag feeder is provided with a feeding mechanism with at least one pusher means for transporting a chain of tags. The pusher means is reversible movable parallel to the feeding direction between a first and second position wherein, in the first position, the pusher means is in a minimum displacement to the dispensing position, and wherein, in the second position, the pusher means are in a maximum displacement to the dispensing position. The feeding mechanism comprises at least one cutting tool for cutting-off the foremost tag of the chain of tags, viewed in the feeding direction, in the first position and at least one clamping device for clamping the chain of tags when the foremost tag is arranged in the first position.

Unitary Lanyard and Base for Electronic Surveillance Tag

A mounting disk, lanyard and distal tip are formed as a unitary member and may be utilized with a plurality of differing EAS tags to provide effective theft protection devices. 1. An integrally formed mounting disk and lanyard for selectively attaching same to an (EAS) tag , said integral disk and lanyard comprises:a disk of plastic material forming a base smaller in height than in a generally symmetrical length and width, said disk including an aperture vertically centrally therethrough,an elongate bodied lanyard mounted on said disk at one end thereof and securing attached to a pin on the opposing end thereof, said lanyard being bendable with said pin end being insertable in and through said aperture in said disk, anda length of said pin being sufficient to extend beyond the height of said disk aperture for being selectably retainable in an EAS tag.2. The disk and lanyard as defined in wherein:said disk includes a base member on which said one end of said lanyard is mounted and a cover member extending over said base and securing enclosing said lanyard mounting, andsaid base member, said cover member and said lanyard being joined to form a unitary member.3. The disk and lanyard as defined in wherein said lanyard is preferably made of metal cable and further includes:a metal tip shaped for being selectably retainable in an EAS tag.4. The disk and lanyard as defined in wherein said disk is circular in outline and said cover includes a frustoconical portion.5. The disk as defined in wherein said cover is mounted on a ledge on said base member above a bottom of said base.6. The disk and lanyard as defined in wherein said coverfurther includes a generally rectangular lanyard mounting cover portion integrally formed at one side of said frustoconical portion.7. The disk and lanyard as defined in wherein said base member includes a female type lanyard mounting portion thereon.8. This disk and lanyard as defined in wherein said base member and said cover member each ...

Plastic Fastener Dispensing Hand Tool Having a Novel Anvil Design

An improved hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners having a novel anvil design. The hand tool has a gun shaped casing with a barrel portion and a handle portion. The casing has a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion and a trigger slot at the front of the handle portion. The hand tool further has a hollow needle disposed on one end of a needle assembly, and a trigger that is pivotally mounted within the casing that extends out from the trigger slot. The trigger is capable of moving the needle assembly between the retracted and extended positions. The hand tool further has an anvil. The anvil has a needle guard, a main portion, and a fabric slot. The fabric slot separates the needle guard from the main portion. 1. A method for using a hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners to attach a hangtag to an article comprising the steps of:providing a hand tool having a gun shaped casing having a barrel portion, and a handle portion, said casing having a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion, a hollow needle, a needle assembly, a trigger and an anvil, said anvil having a needle guard, a main portion, and a fabric slot, said fabric slot separating said needle guard from said main portion;inserting a portion of an article of clothing into said fabric slot;depressing said trigger to advance said needle assembly forward until said hollow needle pierces said article inserted into said fabric slot;continuing to further depress said trigger to dispense a plastic fastener through said hollow needle to maintain said article in a folded condition; andreleasing said trigger to retract said needle assembly.2. A method for replacing a needle of a hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners comprising the steps of:providing a hand tool having a gun shaped casing having a barrel portion, and a handle portion, said casing having a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion, a hollow needle, said needle having a tip, a stem and a ...

LABELLER AND METHOD FOR AGRICULTURAL BALE PRESS

A device and a method for attaching a label for identifying a bale to an elongate flexible object, wherein the device comprises storage means for the label and attachment means for attaching the label to the elongate flexible object, and wherein the label, on its edge, has an opening which is adapted to attach the label to the elongate flexible object. 114.-. (canceled)15. A device for attaching a label for identifying a bale to an elongate flexible object ,wherein the label has an edge and is provided with a first opening and a second opening on the edge of the label, such that an edge of the first opening and the second opening coincides with a part of the edge of the label, andwherein the first opening and the second opening are adapted to attach the label to the elongate flexible object, the device comprising:storage means for storing labels;attachment means for attaching the label to the elongate flexible object in such a way that the first opening and the second opening come into contact with the elongate flexible object, by bending the label and by pushing the label over the elongate flexible object or pushing the elongate flexible object into the label;wherein the label is bendable and adapted to clamp the elongate flexible object in the first opening and the second opening under bending stress of the label, and wherein the attachment means comprise bending means for bending the label.16. The device according to which furthermore comprises transport means for transporting the label from the storage means to the attachment means.17. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the transport means comprise entrainment means for carrying the label along.18. The device according to claim 15 , wherein the device furthermore comprises separating means for presenting exactly one label to the attachment means.19. The device according to claim 15 , wherein the label forms part of a bundle of labels claim 15 , stored in the storage means claim 15 , and wherein the ...

Method of manufacturing and fixing metal label

A method of manufacturing and fixing a metal label allowing for the logos or trademarks of products or companies to be displayed as characters or figures on the surfaces of various products includes: forming a metal label to have fixing legs and a connection member thinner than the metal label through etching; forming holes in a product and a backplate in positions corresponding to those of the fixing legs; cutting the connection member connecting the fixing legs; and fixing the metal label to the product and the backplate. By forming the fixing legs thinner than the metal label, sharpness in the edges of the metal label is obtained when the fixing legs are bent. A recess is formed in the backplate, thereby preventing the metal label or the fixing legs from protruding from the surface of the product or the backplate, whereby further improved quality of the product is obtained. 1. A method of manufacturing and fixing a metal label , the method comprising:performing a label production process including a masking process performed on a metal plate by taping a portion of both surfaces of the metal plate corresponding to a metal label to be formed and taping a portion of one surface of the metal plate corresponding to fixing legs connected to the metal label, an etching process for etching the masked metal plate to retain the metal label and the fixing legs while allowing the fixing legs which have been further etched to be thinner than the metal label, and a bending process for bending the fixing legs from the metal label;performing a backplate production process in which insertion holes are formed in a backplate in positions corresponding to those of the fixing legs of the metal label;performing an object punching process in which through holes are formed in an object in positions corresponding to those of the fixing legs of the metal label;performing a label insertion process by inserting the fixing legs of the metal label into the through holes of the object; ...

FASTENER ASSEMBLY

A fastener assembly for coupling together two or more articles includes a plastic fastener and an anchoring member. The plastic fastener includes a pair of parallel cross-bars that are interconnected by a transverse filament. The anchoring member is constructed as a unitary, solid, plastic disc with opposing flattened surfaces. In use, the anchoring member is disposed against an outer surface of the articles to be coupled together. During the fastener dispensing process, the ejected cross-bar penetrates through the articles as well as the anchoring member. Upon completion, the ejected cross-bar lies directly upon the exposed surface of the anchoring member. As such, the stiffened anchoring member provides structural integrity to articles that are deformable in construction. In this manner, the anchoring member prevents intact removal of a dispensed fastener by either intentional or unintentional widening of the hole in the articles through which the fastener extends. 1. A fastener assembly adapted to be coupled to at least one article , the at least one article having a first surface , the fastener assembly comprising:(a) a plastic fastener, the plastic fastener comprising a first cross-bar; and(b) a unitary, solid, anchoring member that is separate from the plastic fastener, the anchoring member being adapted to be disposed between the first cross-bar of the plastic fastener and the first surface of the at least one article.2. The fastener assembly as claimed in wherein the anchoring member is in the form of a tab that includes a flat top surface and a fiat bottom surface.3. The fastener assembly as claimed in wherein the anchoring member is constructed of plastic.4. The fastener assembly as claimed in wherein the anchoring member is square claim 3 , rectangular claim 3 , or round.5. The fastener assembly as claimed in wherein the first cross-bar has a length of approximately 0.375 inches.6. The fastener assembly as claimed in wherein the anchoring member has a ...

FLEXIBLE LOOP APPLICATOR AND METHOD

A tag applicator, and a method, for applying a tag, having an elastic loop, to a product. The tag applicator includes a linear actuator, and a pair of tag arms, one end of each being pivotably connected to the linear actuator. The two arms are biased toward each other, such as by a spring. A separator is positioned between the tag arms, so as to force the tag arms to separate as the linear actuator extends. A finger or tag hook is connected at the end of each tag arm, configured and positioned to connect to or insert into the elastic loop, and to extend the elastic loop as the tag arms are separated. With the tag loop held open, the product moves into the loop, and the tag is thereby applied to the product. 1. A method of applying a tag , from a bandolier of tags , to a product , each tag having an elastic loop , the method comprising:inserting a pair of tag hooks, each positioned at the end of a respective arm, into the elastic loop by extending a linear actuator connected to both arms;separating the tag hooks from one another by further extending the linear actuator such that the arms are separated by a separator, thereby holding the loop in an open position;separating the tag from the bandolier of tags;permitting the product to move into an open portion of the loop; andwith the product at least partially in the loop, releasing the tag and permitting the tag to stay on the product.2. A method of applying a tag , from a bandolier of tags , onto a moving product , each tag having an elastic loop , the method comprising:inserting a pair of tag hooks, each positioned at the end of a respective arm, into the elastic loop by extending a linear actuator connected to both arms;separating the tag hooks from one another by further extending the linear actuator such that the arms are separated by a separator, thereby holding the loop in an open position;separating the tag from the bandolier of tags;permitting the product to move into an open portion of the loop; andwith the ...

Device for Dispensing Plastic Fasteners

A device for dispensing an individual plastic fastener from a supply of fastener stock includes a motor-driven head assembly adapted to receive the supply of fastener stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply and in turn eject the severed fastener. The head assembly includes a pair of needle block assemblies that retain corresponding hollow needles, each needle block assembly being shaped to define a feed channel that transitions a side rail for the fastener stock into axial alignment behind its corresponding needle. In addition, at least one needle block assembly includes a rearward shelf and a forward bowing plate. In use, the lowermost cross-links of the fastener stock fittingly align between the shelf and the bowing plate. In this manner, the lowermost cross-links are limited to distort uniformly upward within the single plane defined by the pair of feed channels, thereby optimizing feed reliability of the device.

REACTOR PLATE ASSEMBLY AND BRUSH ANVIL FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH

A reactor plate assembly for a fastener dispensing device includes a metal reactor plate mounted onto the distal end of a fixed support arm for the device, the reactor plate including a flattened top surface shaped to define a pair of elliptical, needle-receiving holes. The reactor plate assembly additionally includes a brush anvil removably secured to the underside of the support arm. The brush anvil includes four separate bristle clusters that are retained within associated bores in a block, with a first pair of bristle clusters projecting into one needle-receiving hole and a second pair of bristle clusters projecting into the other needle-receiving hole. Each bristle cluster includes a group of individual nylon bristles, the free ends of the bristles lying flush with the top surface of the reactor plate to provide a planar support surface which can be penetrated by the needles of the device during the dispensing process. 1. A reactor plate assembly for a plastic fastener dispensing device , the reactor plate assembly comprising:(a) a reactor plate, the reactor plate being shaped to define first and second needle receiving holes; and (i) a base; and', '(ii) a plurality of bristle clusters coupled to the base, wherein at least one of the plurality of bristle clusters at least partially projects into he first needle receiving hole in the reactor plate and at least another one of the plurality of bristle clusters at least partially projects into the second needle receiving hole in the reactor plate., '(b) a brush anvil coupled to the reactor plate., the brush anvil comprising2. The reactor plate assembly of wherein the brush anvil in des first claim 1 , second claim 1 , third and fourth bristle clusters.3. The reactor plate assembly of wherein the first and second bristle clusters project into the first needle receiving hole in the reactor plate and the third and fourth bristle clusters project in o the second needle receiving hole in the reactor plate.4. The reactor ...

MARKED WHEEL RIM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A marked wheel rim is provided, including: a rim body and a mark. The rim body includes an outer surface. The mark is embedded on the outer surface and includes an outer peripheral edge adjacent to the rim body. The outer peripheral edge is non-protrusive beyond the outer surface. A method for manufacturing the marked wheel rim is further provided. 1. A marked wheel rim , including:a rim body, including an outer surface;a mark, embedded on the outer surface and including an outer peripheral edge abutting against the rim body, and the outer peripheral edge being non-protrusive beyond the outer surface.2. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein the rim body includes a plurality of fibers and a binding material which binds the plurality of fibers and forms the outer surface.3. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein the outer peripheral edge and the outer surface are flush with each other.4. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the mark is entirely flush with the outer surface of the rim body.5. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein the mark is exposed on the outer surface.6. The marked wheel rim of claim 1 , wherein there is color difference between the outer surface and the mark.7. A method of manufacturing the marked wheel rim of claim 1 , including following steps of:preparing a mold, the mold including an inner surface;placing the rim body and the mark in the mold, wherein the mark is disposed between the outer surface of the rim body and the inner surface of the mold;combining the mark and the rim body.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the mark is disposed on the rim body or the inner surface before combined with the rim body.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the outer peripheral edge of the mark continuously annularly contacts the inner surface before the mark is combined with the rim body.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the mark is combined with the rim body by heating. The present invention relates to a marked wheel rim ...

Robotic Manipulation Using Reusable, Independent Tags

A system for robotic manipulation of objects having various shapes and sizes. The system includes a robot having an end effector, and an independent tag. The independent tag may have an object attachment interface to grasp an object, and an end effector attachment interface to mechanically interface with the end effector. Upon actuation of the robot, the end effector may move the object via the independent tag. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein. 1. A system , comprising:a robot having an end effector; andan independent tag having an object attachment interface to grasp an object and an end effector attachment interface to mechanically interface with the end effector, wherein the end effector moves the object upon actuation of the robot.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the object attachment interface removably couples the independent tag to the object.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robot comprises one of a robotic arm claim 1 , a gantry robot claim 1 , a SCARA robot claim 1 , and a delta robot.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the object is one of a dish and a piece of luggage.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of independent tags are coupled to the object to mechanically interface with at least one actuator.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of independent tags comprises a unique object attachment interface.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robot comprises a multi-stage machine to move the object from stage to stage.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one light-duty robot to attach the object attachment interface of the independent tag to the object.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the at least one light-duty robot further analyzes the object to select claim 8 , from a plurality of independent tags claim 8 , the independent tag claim 8 , wherein the independent tag comprises an optimal object attachment interface for grasping the object.10. The system of claim 1 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL FOR THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF E-VAPOR DEVICES

A system for use in manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a rotatable drum that is configured to hold a plurality of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a tagging drum that is configured to tag a respective label to a housing of each of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a pressing roller that is configured to press a leading edge of the label against the housing after the tagging. The system may further include a rolling drum that is configured to roll the label around the housing after the pressing. 1. A system for applying a label to a vaping article , comprising:a rotatable drum configured to hold a vaping article including a housing and a label tagged to the housing;a pressing roller configured to press a leading edge of the label against the housing while the vaping article is in a seat of the rotatable drum; anda rolling drum arranged downstream from the pressing roller, the rolling drum configured to roll the label around the housing.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable drum includes a drum body claim 1 , a plurality of grooves in an outer face of the drum body claim 1 , and a seat in each of the plurality of grooves claim 1 , the seat including a seat groove that is configured to receive and hold the housing.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the vaping article is an electronic vapor device claim 2 , the seat is composed of a plastic claim 2 , and the housing is composed of a metal or metal alloy.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the seat is moveable relative to the drum body along a radial direction of the drum body claim 2 , the rotatable drum further including a resilient element configured to bias the seat outward along the radial direction.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the pressing roller is configured to push the seat along the radial direction of the drum body when the leading edge of the label is pressed against the housing.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein label is ...

NOTCHED FASTENER STOCK

An improved fastener stock comprised of a pair of longitudinal and continuous side members which are coupled to a plurality of equidistantly spaced cross-pieces. The pair of longitudinal and continuous side members are extended in a parallel spaced relationship, and the series of cross-pieces are arranged at spaced intervals between the side members so as to connect the side members. Along at least one of the side members, a series of engagement notches are present at spaced intervals between each of the cross-pieces members, and the engagement notches are rectangular or square in shape. A method of applying a fastener to an article is provided. The method includes initially feeding substantially continuous fastener stock from a supply, engaging at least one engagement notch, urging the fastener stock forward, feeding the fastener stock to a needle assembly, cutting a fastener from the fastener stock, and inserting the fastener into an article. 1. A method of applying a fastener to an article , comprising:feeding a substantially continuous fastener stock from a supply, said fastener stock including a pair of longitudinal side members linked by cross-pieces extended therebetween and arranged at spaced intervals along the side members;engaging at least one engagement notch formed along at least one of said side members with a feed mechanism;urging said fastener stock forwardly with said feed mechanism;feeding said fastener stock to a needle assembly of a fastener dispensing system;cutting a fastener from said fastener stock at a cut location; andinserting said fastener into said article.2. The method of wherein during feeding of the fastener stock claim 1 , said engagement notches of said at least one side member are engaged by at least a linearly moving finger so that said fastener stock can be incremented forwardly along a substantially linear path of travel for separation of individual fasteners therefrom.3. The method of wherein the step of urging the fastener ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL FOR THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF E-VAPOR DEVICES

A system for use in manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a rotatable drum that is configured to hold a plurality of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a tagging drum that is configured to tag a respective label to a housing of each of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a pressing roller that is configured to press a leading edge of the label against the housing after the tagging. The system may further include a rolling drum that is configured to roll the label around the housing after the pressing.

PRINTED TAGS FOR HEATED FOOD ITEMS

Systems and methods are provided for creating printed tags for use in connection with a heated food item placed into a hot holding unit. System components may include a user interface, a printer, and a controller. The controller is programmed to instruct the user interface to display a prompt for an operator to input information identifying one or more characteristics of a food item positioned within or to be placed into a hot holding unit. The controller receives the information from the user interface and instructs the printer to generate a tag identifying the food item and the time at which the food item is to be removed from the hot holding unit and discarded. The tag may include a display area to display the printed information and a support area with a slit that allows the tag to be supported by a rack of the hot holding unit. 1. A system for tagging a food item in a hot holding unit , comprising:a user interface;a printer; anda controller associated with the user interface and the printer, wherein the controller is programmed to:instruct the user interface to display a prompt for an operator to input information identifying one or more characteristics of a food item positioned within or to be placed into a hot holding unit,receive said information from the user interface, andinstruct the printer to generate a tag identifying the food item and the time at which the food item is to be removed from the hot holding unit and discarded.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tag identifies the time at which the food item was or will be placed into the hot holding unit.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is programmed to instruct the user interface to display a prompt for the operator to input information identifying the operator.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the tag includes the identity of the operator.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is programmed to assign a batch number to the food item and/or generate a transaction number.6. ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FASTENING AN ELEMENT TO A SUPPORT STRUCTURE

An apparatus can comprise a first hollow needle and a first ejector pin with a first portion of an outer peripheral surface comprising a stepped recess from the second portion of the outer peripheral surface. In some embodiments, the apparatus may further comprise a second hollow needle. In some embodiments, a first end portion of the cap can be configured for mounting to a nose of the apparatus. The cap can comprise the aperture that may be sized for insertion of the tip of the first hollow needle through the aperture when the cap is removed from the nose. In some embodiments, a nose of the apparatus can comprise a first support surface facing an outer direction and a second support surface facing the outer direction and protruding from the first support surface in the outer direction. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first hollow needle comprising a first open end tapering in an outer direction to a tip, a second open end opposite the first open end, and a slot extending along an axis of first hollow needle at least partially between the first open end and the second open end; anda first ejector pin aligned with the axis of the first hollow needle, the first ejector pin comprising an outer peripheral surface, a first end portion comprising a first portion of the outer peripheral surface, and a central portion comprising a second portion of the outer peripheral surface, wherein the first portion of the outer peripheral surface comprises a stepped recess from the second portion of the outer peripheral surface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stepped recess comprises a flat surface extending in a direction of the axis of the first hollow needle.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stepped recess comprises a concave surface extending in a direction of the axis of the first hollow needle.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a cap comprising a first end portion claim 1 , a second end portion opposite the first end portion claim 1 , and an aperture ...

METHOD OF PENETRATING MATERIAL WITH A FASTENER DISPENSING NEEDLE

A method for penetrating a material with a fastener dispensing needle includes the steps of partially penetrating the material using a first penetration stroke, partially withdrawing the needle from the material using a first withdrawal stroke and, in turn, fully penetrating the material using a second penetration stroke. Once fully penetrated, a plastic fastener is dispensed from the fastener dispensing needle. Thereafter, the fastener dispensing needle is fully withdrawn from the material. Additional partial penetration and withdrawal strokes could be incorporated into the needle penetration cycle in a repeating pattern, as needed, with each penetration stroke preferably having a stroke length which is twice the length of each withdrawal stroke. The use of an oscillating, back-and-forth, linear needle penetration cycle serves to minimize the risk of lateral needle deflection which can result in bending or breakage of the needle as well as damage to the penetrated material. 1. A method for penetrating a material with a fastener dispensing needle , the material having a first surface and an opposing second surface , the fastener dispensing needle having a leading end with a sharpened tip , the method comprising the steps of:(a) partially penetrating the material with the fastener dispensing needle using a first penetration stroke;(b) after the partial penetration step, partially withdrawing the fastener dispensing needle from the material using a first withdrawal stroke; and(c) after the partial withdrawal step, fully penetrating the material with the fastener dispensing needle using a second penetration stroke.2. The method as claimed in wherein the first penetration stroke extends from the first surface of the material to a first location in the material between the first surface and the second surface.3. The method as claimed in wherein the first withdrawal stroke extends from the first location in the material to a second location in the material between the ...

TAG TOOL PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

A method for replacing a tag tool needle includes securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; and removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container. A tag tool needle container includes a first tubular aperture adapted to receive at least a portion of a first tag tool needle therein, where the first tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to securely enclose the portion of the first tag tool needle when urged over the first tag tool needle; and a second tubular aperture coupled to the first tubular aperture and adapted to receive at least a portion of a second tag tool needle therein, where the second tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to adapted to securely enclose the portion of the second tag tool needle when urged over the second tag tool needle. 139-. (canceled)40. A protective assembly for a tag tool , the protective assembly comprising:a shoe configured to attach to the tag tool, the tag tool comprising a tag tool needle that extends from the tag tool, wherein the shoe includes a shoe bore that extends through the shoe such that at least a portion of the shoe bore is aligned with a longitudinal dimension of the tag tool needle.41. The protective assembly of claim 40 , wherein the shoe further includes a shoe portion that extends from the shoe to define an area to receive product material between the shoe portion and the tag tool.42. The protective assembly of claim 41 , wherein the shoe bore extends through the shoe portion.43. The protective assembly of claim 41 , wherein the shoe is configured such that operation of the tag tool moves the tag tool needle at least partly into the area between the shoe portion and the tag tool.44. The protective assembly of claim 41 , wherein:the shoe includes a second shoe portion that extends downward from the tag tool; andthe shoe portion extends upward from the second shoe portion to define the area to receive product material ...

TAG TOOL PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

A method for replacing a tag tool needle includes securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; and removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container. A tag tool needle container includes a first tubular aperture adapted to receive at least a portion of a first tag tool needle therein, where the first tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to securely enclose the portion of the first tag tool needle when urged over the first tag tool needle; and a second tubular aperture coupled to the first tubular aperture and adapted to receive at least a portion of a second tag tool needle therein, where the second tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to adapted to securely enclose the portion of the second tag tool needle when urged over the second tag tool needle. 1. A method for replacing a tag tool needle , the method comprising:securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; andremoving the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container comprises securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle comprises securing a sharpened end of the tag tool needle in a needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container comprises removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container without human contact of the tag tool needle.5. The method of further comprising applying a force to a portion of the tag tool needle extending ...

SYSTEM FOR SEMI-AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING FLEXIBLE CONTAINERS

A system for semi-automatically closing flexible containers includes a continuous deformable web and a semi-automatic device for closing containers with the web. The device includes a frame having a slot for receiving an open end of one container at a time, feeding means for feeding the web, web cutting means and deforming and closing means. The web has labels integrally joined thereto at a substantially constant distance from each other, to thereby form a labeled web having a predetermined cross section. The cutting means are configured to cut the web into sections whose length is equal to the distance and to form labeled clips with the labels located halfway of the sections, The deforming and closing means are coordinated with the cutting means to deform and close each labeled clip around the open end of one container at a time while keeping the labels centered on each container. 112256789. A system () for semi-automatically closing flexible containers (C) , comprising a continuous deformable web (N) and a semi-automatic device () for closing containers (C) with said web (N) , wherein said device () comprises a frame () having a slot () for receiving an open end (A) of one container (C) at a time , feeding means () for feeding said web (N) , cutting means () for cutting said web (N) and deforming and closing means () ,{'b': 8', '4', '4', '3', '4', '4', '9', '8', '3', '5', '12', '13', '7', '10', '13, 'wherein labels (E) are integrally joined to said web (N) and are arranged at a substantially constant distance (d) from each other, to form a labeled web having a predetermined cross-section, said cutting means () being configured to cut said web (N) into sections (′, ″) whose length (I) is equal to said distance (d) and to form individual labeled clips () while keeping said labels (E) halfway of said sections (′, ″), said deforming and closing means () being coordinated with said cutting means () to deform and close each labeled clip () around the open end (A) of one ...

INSERTION BODY, ASSEMBLY OF INSERTION BODIES AND METHOD FOR INSERTING AN INSERTION BODY

The invention relates to an assembly () of a plurality of identical insertion bodies (), wherein each insertion body () has an RFID tag () as an electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device. The insertion bodies () are connected to one another, one next to the other or one behind the other by means of one or more connecting elements (), wherein the connecting elements () are designed to be torn off () mechanically by an external force effect (F) on a single insertion body (). In this way, the connecting elements () can form, when combined as a type of magazine (), a linear arrangement for a pneumatic or electrical nail gun device or bolt gun device () as an insertion device, in order, for example, to be inserted into pallets () for the purpose of marking them. 1. An insertion body for insertion into a transportation receptacle device , the insertion body having an elongate extending along a longitudinal central axis and being tapered along at least one tip; and wherein the insertion body has an electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device , the electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device comprising an RFID tag or NFC tag.2. The insertion body as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tip of the insertion body has at least two longitudinal grooves which run in planes along the longitudinal central axis of the insertion body.3. The insertion body as claimed in claim 1 , wherein magnetizable or ferritic material is arranged in the insertion body claim 1 , adjacent to the electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device and/or an antenna of the transmitter and/or receiver device.4. An assembly of a plurality of insertion bodies claim 1 , wherein each insertion body has an electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device claim 1 , wherein the electronic or electromechanical transmitter and/or receiver device comprises an RFID tag or NFC tag claim 1 ,wherein the insertion ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL FOR THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF E-VAPOR DEVICES

A system for use in manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a rotatable drum that is configured to hold a plurality of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a tagging drum that is configured to tag a respective label to a housing of each of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a pressing roller that is configured to press a leading edge of the label against the housing after the tagging. The system may further include a rolling drum that is configured to roll the label around the housing after the pressing. 1. A system for applying a label to a vapor-generating article , comprising:a rotatable drum configured to hold a vapor-generating article;a tagging drum configured to tag a label to a housing of the vapor-generating article;a pressing roller arranged downstream from the tagging drum, the pressing roller configured to press a leading edge of the label against the housing; anda rolling drum arranged downstream from the pressing roller, the rolling drum configured to roll the label around the housing.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable drum includes a drum body claim 1 , a plurality of grooves in an outer face of the drum body claim 1 , and a seat in each of the plurality of grooves claim 1 , the seat including a seat groove that is configured to receive and hold the housing.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the vapor-generating article is an electronic vapor device claim 2 , the seat is composed of a plastic claim 2 , and the housing is composed of a metal or metal alloy.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the seat is moveable relative to the drum body along a radial direction of the drum body claim 2 , the rotatable drum further including a resilient element configured to bias the seat outward along the radial direction.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the pressing roller is configured to push the seat along the radial direction of the drum body when the leading edge of the label is pressed ...

THREAD MATERIAL CUTTING DEVICE

A thread material cutting device is provided which is used in an extraction bag sheet manufacturing apparatus, the thread material cutting device having a compact apparatus configuration without the use of a cutter. An extraction bag manufacturing apparatus with the thread material cutting device incorporated therein includes welding means (first sealing device) in which tags retained on a carrying face of a carrier at prescribed intervals and a thread material arranged so as to be placed over the tags are press-heated and thereby welded on the carrier. The thread material cutting device has tension application means such as a pressing plate configured to engage with the thread material placed between adjacent tags so as to apply tension to the thread material. While the welding means is press-heating the thread material onto the tags, the tension application means applies tension to the thread material so as to cut the thread material. 1. A thread material cutting device for use in an extraction bag sheet manufacturing apparatus including welding means in which tags retained on a carrying face of a carrier at prescribed intervals and a thread material arranged so as to be placed over the tags are welded on the carrier ,the thread material cutting device comprising tension application means configured to engage with the thread material placed between adjacent tags so as to apply tension to the thread material, whereinwhile the welding means is welding the thread material to the tags, the tension application means applies tension to the thread material so as to cut the thread material.2. The thread material cutting device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the welding means simultaneously welds the thread material at the adjacent tags claim 1 , the tension application means applies tension to the thread material being simultaneously welded at the adjacent tags so as to cut the thread material between the adjacent tags.3. The thread material cutting device ...

Method for coupling together a plurality of items and plastic fastener for use therewith

A plastic fastener is rendered tacky so as to adhere to the items which it couples, thereby enhancing securement. The plastic fastener is constructed as an H-shaped staple that includes a pair of parallel cross-bars interconnected by a flexible filament. In one embodiment, the plastic fastener includes an inner plastic core constructed using at least one flexible plastic material and an adhesive-based outer coating constructed using at least one of a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a heat-activatable adhesive. In another embodiment, the plastic fastener is constructed using a mixture of at least one flexible plastic material and at least one adhesive material. In lieu of incorporating an adhesive material into the plastic fastener, a novel item coupling process achieves fastener tackiness by applying heat onto the plastic fastener either prior to, during, or after being dispensed into the desired items.

Article Selection and Placement Assembly and Method

An apparatus is disclosed for applying tags with attached elastic anchor bands onto the tops of objects such as bottles in a high speed packaging application. The apparatus includes an infeed assembly for feeding a web, a conveyor assembly that receives a web and conveys it along a path in an upstream direction, a rotating selector wheel, a placement assembly, a pair of rotating jaw assembles, a vacuum cup of the selector wheel, and stretched elastic bands over the tops of respective bottles being conveyed along a path below the placing assembly. The elastic bands then snap onto the tops of their respective bottles to secure the tags to the bottles. 1. A method of placing elastic bands onto objects moving along a path , the method comprising the steps of:(a) conveying a web comprising a multitude of detachable elastic bands in an upstream direction;(b) sequentially capturing each elastic band as it moves in the upstream direction;(c) detaching captured elastic bands from the web;(d) stretching the elastic bands to a size sufficient to extend around at least a portion of objects moving along the path;(e) sequentially moving the stretched elastic bands around respective objects; and(f) releasing the elastic bands so that they snap onto the respective objects.2. The method of wherein step (b) comprises inserting a set of pins through the elastic band.3. The method of wherein step (d) comprises spreading the set of pins apart.4. The method of wherein step (e) comprises moving the spread apart set of pins around respective objects.5. The method of wherein step (f) comprises retracting the set of pins from the elastic band.6. The method of wherein the elastic bands are attached to tags that are defined in and detachable from the web claim 1 , and wherein step (c) comprises engaging and pressing on the tags to detach them and the attached elastic bands from the web.7. An infeed assembly for feeding a web to a continuously operating machine comprising a first reel carrying ...

Article Selection and Placement Assembly and Method

An apparatus is disclosed for applying tags with attached elastic anchor bands onto the tops of objects such as bottles in a high speed packaging application. The apparatus includes an infeed assembly for feeding a web, a conveyor assembly that receives a web and conveys it along a path in an upstream direction, a rotating selector wheel, a placement assembly, a pair of rotating jaw assembles, a vacuum cup of the selector wheel, and stretched elastic bands over the tops of respective bottles being conveyed along a path below the placing assembly. The elastic bands then snap onto the tops of their respective bottles to secure the tags to the bottles. 1. An article selection and placement assembly comprising:an infeed assembly for continuously feeding a supply of articles to be placed on objects;a conveyor assembly receiving the supply of articles from the infeed assembly and moving the articles in an upstream direction;a selector assembly at an upstream end of the conveyor assembly configured to select individual articles from the supply of articles moving on the conveyor assembly; anda placing assembly configured to receive selected articles, to prepare the selected articles for placement onto objects, and to place the prepared articles on the objects.2. The article selection and placement assembly as claimed in wherein the infeed assembly is configured to carry at least two supplies of articles.3. The article selection and placement assembly as claimed in wherein the conveyor assembly comprises an endless belt.4. The article selection and placement assembly as claimed in further comprising an array of spaced bars on the endless belt configured to receive and carry the supply of articles.5. The article selection and placement assembly as claimed in wherein the spaced bars extend transversely from an edge of the endless belt to free end portions and wherein the free end portions are configured to receive and carry the supply of articles.6. The article selection and ...

Article Selection And Placement Assembly And Method

An apparatus is disclosed for applying tags with attached elastic anchor bands onto the tops of objects such as bottles in a high speed packaging application. The apparatus includes an infeed assembly for feeding a web, a conveyor assembly that receives a web and conveys it along a path in an upstream direction, a rotating selector wheel, a placement assembly, a pair of rotating jaw assembles, a vacuum cup of the selector wheel, and stretched elastic bands over the tops of respective bottles being conveyed along a path below the placing assembly. The elastic bands then snap onto the tops of their respective bottles to secure the tags to the bottles. 1. An infeed assembly for feeding a web to a conveyor assembly of an article selection and placement assembly , the infeed assembly comprising:a first reel carrying a first web and a second reel carrying a second web;a first guide assembly associated with the first reel and a second guide assembly associated with the second reel, the first guide assembly comprising a first guide plate for supporting the first web as it is fed to the conveyor assembly and the second guide assembly comprising a second guide plate for supporting the second web as it is fed to the conveyor assembly;a first roller assembly associated with the first reel and a second roller assembly associate with the second reel;each of the first roller assembly and the second roller assembly are configured to queue and end portion of a respective first web or respective second web in position to be fed to the conveyor assembly while the other of the first web and the second web is in operation and being fed to the conveyor assembly.2. The infeed assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the first roller assembly and the second roller assembly is moveable between an operative position wherein the roller assembly transitions a respective one of the first web and the second web to the conveyor assembly and an idle position wherein the roller assembly is spaced ...

Plastic Fastener Dispensing Hand Tool Having a Novel Anvil Design to Reduce Needle Sticks

An improved hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners having a novel anvil design that reduces inadvertent user needle sticks during operation of the hand tool and a needle having a novel casing that further reduces inadvertent user needle sticks during the replacement of the hand tool needle. The hand tool has a gun shaped casing with a barrel portion and a handle portion. The casing has a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion and a trigger slot at the front of the handle portion. The hand tool further has a hollow needle disposed on one end of a needle assembly. The needle assembly is slidably movable back and forth between a retracted position disposed substantially within casing and an extend position disposed substantially out of the casing through the needle assembly opening. The hand tool further has a trigger that is pivotally mounted within the casing that extends out from the trigger slot. The trigger is capable of moving the needle assembly between the retracted and extended positions. The hand tool further has an anvil. The anvil has a finger guide portion, a main portion, and a tag slot. The tag slot separates the finger guide portion from the main portion. 1. A method of transitioning a dual operating mode hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners for dispensing plastic fasteners between a first operating mode and a second operating mode comprising the steps of:providing a hand tool having a casing with a barrel portion, ahandle portion, and a channel a portion, said casing having a needle assembly opening at a front end of the barrel portion, a hollow needle, a needle assembly, a trigger, a locking switch, and an anvil, said anvil having a front portion and a rear portion;rotating said front portion of said anvil from a first operating mode position near the front of said barrel portion to a second operating mode position near said channel portion;depressing said safety button;moving said safety switch to an unlocked position; ...

PLASTIC FASTENER DISPENSING HAND TOOL HAVING A NOVEL ANVIL DESIGN TO REDUCE NEEDLE STICKS

An improved hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners having a novel anvil design that reduces inadvertent user needle sticks during operation of the hand tool and a needle having a novel casing that further reduces inadvertent user needle sticks during the replacement of the hand tool needle. The hand tool has a gun shaped casing with a barrel portion and a handle portion. The casing has a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion and a trigger slot at the front of the handle portion. The hand tool further has a hollow needle disposed on one end of a needle assembly. The needle assembly is slidably movable back and forth between a retracted position disposed substantially within casing and an extend position disposed substantially out of the casing through the needle assembly opening. The hand tool further has a trigger that is pivotally mounted within the casing that extends out from the trigger slot. The trigger is capable of moving the needle assembly between the retracted and extended positions. The hand tool further has an anvil. The anvil has a finger guide portion, a main portion, and a tag slot. The tag slot separates the finger guide portion from the main portion. 1. A method of transitioning a dual operating mode hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners between a first operating mode and a second operating mode comprising the steps of:providing a hand tool having a casing with a barrel portion, ahandle portion, and a channel a portion, said casing having a needle assembly opening at a front end of the barrel portion, a hollow needle, a needle assembly, a trigger, a locking switch, and an anvil, said anvil having a front portion and a rear portion;rotating said front portion of said anvil from a first operating mode position near the front of said barrel portion to a second operating mode position near said channel portion;depressing said safety button;moving said safety switch to an unlocked position;actuating said trigger to advance ...

TAG TOOL PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method for replacing a tag tool needle includes securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; and removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container. A tag tool needle container includes a first tubular aperture adapted to receive at least a portion of a first tag tool needle therein, where the first tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to securely enclose the portion of the first tag tool needle when urged over the first tag tool needle; and a second tubular aperture coupled to the first tubular aperture and adapted to receive at least a portion of a second tag tool needle therein, where the second tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to adapted to securely enclose the portion of the second tag tool needle when urged over the second tag tool needle. 1. A protective assembly for a tag tool , the protective assembly comprising:a shoe configured to be readily attached and detached from the tag tool, the tag tool comprising a tag tool needle that extends from a tag tool body, and wherein the shoe includes a shoe bore that extends through the shoe such that at least a portion of the shoe bore is aligned with a longitudinal dimension of the tag tool needle and the shoe bore is maintained at a fixed distance from the tag tool body;a fixed distance between between the fully retracted state and the shoe.a first member and a second member directly adjacent the first member, the first and second members configured for the temporary securing of a fabric material therebetween.2. The protective assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shoe further includes a shoe portion that extends from the shoe to define an area to receive product material between the shoe portion and the tag tool.3. The protective assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shoe bore extends through the shoe portion.4. The protective assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shoe is configured such that operation of the tag tool moves the tag ...

AUTOMATION FOR PLASTIC DISC

An apparatus for reinforcing stapling connections created by an elastic stapling apparatus with a plurality of individual reinforcing elements. The apparatus constructs and deploys the plurality of individual reinforcing elements simultaneously with the elastic stapling apparatus generating a plurality of plastic fasteners. The apparatus manufactures the plurality of individual reinforcing elements from a pair of oppositely disposed rolls of reinforcing stock material. The individual reinforcing elements provide additional structural integrity to articles that are deformable in construction. 1. An apparatus for manufacturing a plurality of individual reinforcing elements from a supply of reinforcing stock , comprising:a base plate adapted to support the supply of reinforcing stock;a pair of modules mounted to the base plate adapted to receive the supply of reinforcing stock, sever the individual reinforcing elements, and deploy the individual reinforcing elements.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base plate comprises a centrally disposed opening.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the pair of modules are adjustable in position along the centrally disposed opening.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein each module comprises a pneumatic element claim 2 , a linkage drive block engaged by the pneumatic element claim 2 , a cutting block claim 2 , and a cam element movably connecting the linkage drive block and the cutting block.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein each module further comprises a strip feed block attached to the linkage drive block.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the strip feed block comprises a stock positioning element for engaging and advancing the supply of reinforcing stock through the module.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein each module further comprises a top cover block abutting the strip feed block to substantially encapsulate a portion of the supply of reinforcing stock engaged by the module.8. The apparatus of claim 4 , ...

TAG MOUNTER

A tag mounter () is provided for mounting a tag to an object by passing and tying a thread () through the object. A pipe unit () is configured to insert the thread () through it. A movement mechanism () is configured to move the pipe unit () toward a front direction and a rear direction. A gripper unit () is configured to grip the thread () inserted through the pipe unit () and exposed from a tip of the pipe unit (). A driver unit () is configured to move the gripper unit () along a predetermined course. A thread tying mechanism () is configured to tie the thread () gripped by the gripper unit (). 1. A tag mounter for mounting a tag to an object by passing and tying a thread through the object , the tag mounter comprising:a pipe unit, configured to insert the thread through it;a movement mechanism, configured to move the pipe unit toward a front direction and a rear direction;a gripper unit, configured to grip the thread inserted through the pipe unit and exposed from a tip of the pipe unit;a driver mechanism, configured to move the gripper unit along a predetermined course; anda thread tying mechanism, configured to tie the thread gripped by the gripper unit.2. The tag mounter of claim 1 , whereinthe gripper unit is configured to grip the tip of the pipe unit when the movement mechanism moves the pipe unit toward the front direction, andthe movement mechanism is configured to move the pipe unit toward the rear direction with the gripper unit gripping the tip of the pipe unit, so that the pipe unit escapes from the gripper unit and the gripper unit grips the thread exposed from the tip of the pipe unit.3. The tag mounter of claim 1 , whereinthe gripper unit has a pair of gripper pieces with capability of opening and closing, biased toward a closing direction, andthe thread is gripped between the pair of gripper pieces.4. The tag mounter of claim 2 , whereinthe gripper unit has a pair of gripper pieces with capability of opening and closing, biased toward a closing ...

Systems and methods for providing the application of labels to high temperature materials

A label applicator is disclosed for use in attaching a high temperature resistant label to substrates at temperatures of at least 350° C. The label applicator includes an extension member attached to a label containment area, the label containment area including at least one edge restraint for retaining the label and a backing area that includes a surface with a low specific energy that inhibits adhesion of a printed side of the label to the backing area of the containment area.

Label and Bundling Assembly for Use With Goods

A label and bundling assembly is disclosed that includes a label having a first end and a second end, an attachment component having a first point, a second point, a top side and an underside comprising a waterproof adhesive, wherein the adhesive is fully coated on the underside, and a bunching component, wherein the first point of the attachment component is coupled with the second end of the label, wherein the bunching component is secured to the adhesive of the attachment component, and wherein the second point of the attachment component is brought around a portion of the bunching component and the underside of the second point of the attachment component is brought into contact with the underside of the first point, such that the first point, the second point, and the bunching component form a waterproof seal. Methods of using contemplated embodiments are also disclosed.

Automatic winding device

本发明提供了一种自动收卷装置，包括:机架，设于所述机架上的输送机构、多轴联动收卷机构，自动上管状物料输送设备，其中，所述自动上管状物料输送设备包括放料推杆机构，所述放料推杆机构能够活动以释放管状物料至多轴联动收卷机构的预设位置，所述输送机构用于将管状物料输送至多轴联动收卷机构。本案的被卷物料在自动收卷装置上实现自主裁切，自动送料，自动上纸管，通过多轴联动收卷机构的结构设计，使得被卷物料能够实现较好的自动收卷，自动放包装纸或包装膜，并根据产品规格实现自动裁切包装纸或包装膜；无需人工预卷，提升生产效率，减少制造成本；经过结构设计，性能稳定，精度高。

Stack of adhesive labels and method for applying same to substrates

本发明提供了一种粘合剂标签的无衬片层叠件，其包括多个标签，每个标签包括具有正面和背面的片材和仅处于所述背面的一部分上的压敏粘合剂层，每个标签具有可分离的突舌部分和签条部分。本发明还提供了一种对制品进行贴标签的方法，包括：提供标签的无衬片层叠件；提供制品；将最上面的标签通过提拉或牵拉其突舌部分从所述层叠件移出，以便导致最上面的标签的粘合剂与下面的标签的正面分离；然后所述移出的标签设置在制品的所需位置；使所述标签以所述粘合剂粘附至所述制品上；并且使所述标签的所述突舌部分与所述标签的所述签条部分分离。

A device used to detect unauthorized removal of items for sale from a store or other business establishment

A bundling device and method for bundling objects

Vorrichtung zum Bündeln von im Wesentlichen stangenförmigen Gegenständen, wie zum Beispiel Spargelstangen (40), die die Bündel (41) mit mindestens einem Ringgummi (1) versieht, das das Bündel (41) umschließt und zusammenhält, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Vielzahl von Ringgummis (1) jeweils mit einem Etikett (2) zu einer Ringgummietiketteneinheit (3) verbunden ist, wobei die Ringgummietiketteneinheiten (3) zu einem Einheitenband (13) verbunden sind, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Abreißvorrichtung (14) zum Abtrennen einzelner Ringgummietiketteneinheiten (3) vom Einheitenband (13) aufweist, wobei die Abreißvorrichtung (14) eine Positionsparallelzange (15) zum Festhalten der Etiketten (2) der Ringgummietiketteneinheiten (3) im Einheitenband (13) und eine Abreißparallelzange (18) zum Abreißen einer Ringgummietiketteneinheit (3) vom Einheitenband (13) sowie zur Bestückung einer Spreizvorrichtung (36) mit den abgetrennten Ringgummietiketteneinheiten (3) aufweist. An apparatus for bundling substantially rod-shaped objects, such as asparagus spears (40), which provides the bundles (41) with at least one ring rubber (1) which encloses and holds together the bundle (41), characterized in that a plurality of ring gums (1) is in each case connected to a label (2) to a ring rubber label unit (3), wherein the ring rubber label units (3) are connected to a unit belt (13), wherein the device comprises a tear-off device (14) for separating individual ring rubber label units (3) from Unit belt (13), wherein the tear-off device (14) comprises a position parallel pliers (15) for holding the labels (2) of the ring rubber label units (3) in the unit belt (13) and a tearing parallel pliers (18) for tearing off a ring rubber label unit (3) from the unit belt (13) 13) and for equipping a spreading device (36) with the separated ring rubber label units (3).

Driving device of gear for supplying fastener used in tagging

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Device for attaching fasteners

파스너를 부착하는 장치는 그립을 가지는 케이스와, 상부 주위에서 케이스에 의해 회전가능하게 지지되고 전방을 향한 레버와, 레버의 회전에 의해 동작하는 링크암과, 링크암의 상단부에 의해 전후 이동가능하게 맞물리는 피스톤과, 피스톤으로 전후 이동 가능한 구동로드와, 그리고 슬릿과, 구동로드의 선행 단부에 배치되고 플라스틱 파스너의 어셈블리를 고정하기 위해 중공 니들 뒤에 형성된 가이드를 가지는 중공 니들을 가진다. 가이드 부착물은 어셈블리내의 연결바아를 안내하는 어셈블리 고정 가이드 아래에서 연결바아의 배출 방향으로 착탈되어 또 다른 것으로 바뀔 수 있다. The device for attaching the fastener includes a case having a grip, a lever rotatably supported by the case around the top and directed forward, a link arm actuated by the rotation of the lever, and a front end of the link arm to be movable back and forth A hollow needle having an interlocking piston, a drive rod movable back and forth with the piston, and a slit, and a guide disposed at the leading end of the drive rod and formed behind the hollow needle to secure the assembly of the plastic fasteners. The guide attachment can be detached and replaced with another in the discharge direction of the connecting bar under the assembly fixing guide that guides the connecting bar in the assembly. 파스너, 케이스, 레버, 링크암. 구동로드, 슬릿, 중공 니들, 어셀블리, 연결바아 Fasteners, cases, levers and link arms. Drive rod, slit, hollow needle, assembly, connecting bar

AUTOMATIC MACHINE PERFECTED FOR THE PACKING OF CABLE OR FLEXIBLE HOSE IN ROLLS OR HANDS

Automatic apparatus for individually enshrouding fruit and vegetable containers in a net provided with a reinforcing strip and a label

Disclosed herein is an apparatus that comprises a station for infeeding containers that subsequently pass inside a net carrying pipe and are supplied to a station where each container is enshrouded in a net and at which there is a station for fixing the reinforcing strips to the containers as well as a station for labelling the said containers, all the said stations operating automatically and on a time relationship basis, one with the other.

Apparatus for enclosing material in a net

An apparatus and method of enclosing material in a net and supplying a handle for ease of carrying the netted material, comprising clippers, irises, and a handle maker. A conveyor carries the material to a pair of irises. The irises gather the netting around the material, the first clipper cuts and closes the netting, and the handle maker forms a loop out of the severed netting. The second clipper attaches the loop back to the netting to form a handle. A scale can be used to weigh the material and a printer can create a label, with the weight or whatever other information is desired, for attachment to the netting.

POWER PACKING MACHINE

Device for affixing tags

The device consists of a tag supplier for feeding tags(11) loaded in a tube(12) to a position using vacuum absorbtion, a position changing device for lifting the tag and changing the position of the tag by 90= , and a tag affixing device for affixing the tag to the rotor case(26) which is fed sequentially by another feeding device.

Method for coupling together a plurality of items and plastic fastener for use therewith

A plastic fastener (18; 111; 211) is rendered tacky so as to adhere to the items which it couples, thereby enhancing securement. The plastic fastener is constructed as an H-shaped staple that includes a pair of parallel cross-bars (19, 21; 113-1, 113-2; 213-1, 213-2) interconnected by a flexible filament (23; 115; 215). In one embodiment, the plastic fastener (111) includes an inner plastic core (117) constructed using at least one flexible plastic material and an adhesive-based outer coating (119) constructed using at least one of a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a heat-activatable adhesive. In another embodiment, the plastic fastener (211) is constructed using a mixture of at least one flexible plastic material and at least one adhesive material. In lieu of incorporating an adhesive material into the plastic fastener, an item coupling process achieves fastener tackiness by applying heat onto the plastic fastener (18) either prior to, during, or after being dispensed into the desired items.

Method for coupling together a plurality of items and plastic fastener for use therewith

A plastic fastener is rendered tacky so as to adhere to the items which it couples, thereby enhancing securement. The plastic fastener is constructed as an H-shaped staple that includes a pair of parallel cross-bars interconnected by a flexible filament. In one embodiment, the plastic fastener includes an inner plastic core constructed using at least one flexible plastic material and an adhesive-based outer coating constructed using at least one of a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a heat-activatable adhesive. In another embodiment, the plastic fastener is constructed using a mixture of at least one flexible plastic material and at least one adhesive material. In lieu of incorporating an adhesive material into the plastic fastener, a novel item coupling process achieves fastener tackiness by applying heat onto the plastic fastener either prior to, during, or after being dispensed into the desired items.

Aligning gear

本发明关于一种校正机构，用于装配在贴标机上以校正标签的位置，所述校正机构包括气缸组件和装配在该气缸组件上的卡持组件，该气缸组件包括气缸和吸附件，该吸附件装配在该气缸上以吸附标签，该卡持组件包括二弹性件，该吸附件抵持所述二弹性件从而带动所述二弹性件靠近该吸附件并校正该吸附件上的标签。本发明的校正机构结构简单，实现了吸附标签过程中标签的自动校正。

Method and device for automatically winding ribbon on packaging bag

The packing bag is delivered continuously to the furrowed plates (40,41) of the furrowing device(26) by a bag delivering unit(14). The ribbon is delivered by a ribbon delivering unit(20) to the furrowed plates and cut by a cutter(186). A string is delivered to the buttom of the recess of the forming plate(62). The parallel arms(49,50) furrows the opened portion of the bag and makes a furrowed neck. The forming plate(62) ascends and cut the string and this string is bended around the neck. A twist hook twists the string with the ribbon around the neck of the packing bag. The furrowed plate ascends and the parallel arms saperates and the bag extrudes.

Tag pin attacher

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Method and apparatus for labeling of support structures

An apparatus for labeling support structures includes: a chassis having a locomotive assembly; an effector assembly having a first end coupled to the chassis and a second end movable relative to the chassis; a label modification unit at the second end of the effector assembly, the label modification unit including an image sensor; and a controller coupled to the locomotive assembly, the effector assembly and the label modification unit, the controller configured to: obtain label modification data defining a location of a low powered display relative to a reference feature on a support structure for modifying content displayed by the display; control the locomotive assembly to travel to the support structure; detect the reference feature via image data captured at the image sensor; control the effector assembly to place the label modification unit at the location; and control the effector assembly and the label modification unit to modify the content.

Device for dispensing plastic fasteners

A device for dispensing an individual plastic fastener from a supply of fastener stock to couple together two or more objects. The supply of fastener stock includes a plurality of equidistantly spaced cross links which are coupled at one end to a continuous side rail. The fastener dispensing device includes a hollowed sharpened needle shaped to define a longitudinal bore and a feed mechanism for advancing the continuous side rail of the fastener stock into direct axial alignment behind the longitudinal bore of the hollowed needle. The feed mechanism includes a rotatably mounted feed shaft, a pair of feed wheels fixedly mounted on the feed shaft, each feed wheel comprising a plurality of sprockets which are sized and shaped to engage the supply of fastener stock, and first and second clutch wheels which are releasably matingly engageable with one another, the first clutch wheel being fixedly mounted on the feed shaft and the second clutch wheel being rotatably mounted on the feed shaft, each of the first and second clutch wheels including a plurality of ratchets. As a feature of the invention, the number of ratchets on each clutch wheel is at most equal to the number of sprockets on each feed wheel.

Apparatus and method of attaching identification tag for box

The present invention relates to an apparatus for attaching an identification tag (L1) to the outer surface of a box by a tag bundle (L) with a plurality of identification tags (L1) continuously attached, including a base frame (1); a bundle drum (10) provided at one side of the base frame (1), with the tag bundle (L) being wound around the tag drum; an attaching plate (50) installed so that a protruding end faces the outer surface of the box, while the tag bundle (L) stored in the bundle drum (10) is transferred along the outer surface of the attaching plate; and a rewinder (100) installed on the base frame (1) to rewind the tag bundle (L) transferred along the bottom surface of the attaching plate (50). The tag bundle (L) is continuously transferred, and the identification tag (L1) provided to the tag bundle (L) is guided by the attaching plate (50) and is attached to the outer surface of the box. The tag bundle (L′) separated from the identification tag (L1) is wound around the rewinder (100). In the process of manufacturing the packing box, the electronic identification tag (L1) is automatically attached to the inside of the box, and thus identification of the packing box and the input/output of the information are performed, thereby improving the accuracy of the product production and inputting various information to the outer surface of the box.

Hand-held type RFID smart labeler

본 발명에 의한 핸드헬드형 RFID 스마트 라벨러가 개시된다. 본 발명은 RFID 스마트 라벨이 권취된 RFID 스마트 라벨 롤러; 상기 RFID 스마트 라벨 롤러로부터의 RFID 스마트 라벨이 이송되는 이송선로의 상부 또는 하부에 이격되어 위치되며 상기 이송선로를 따라 이송되는 RFID 스마트 라벨의 RFID 칩에 최종 제품 정보를 송신하여 인코딩하는 RFID 인코딩부; 상기 이송선로가 통과된 관통부가 형성되되 상기 이송선로와 수직으로 상기 RFID 스마트 라벨 롤러와 RFID 인코딩부 사이에 위치하며, 상기 이송선로 상에서 상기 관통부를 통과하기 이전에 위치한 RFID 스마트 라벨로 상기 RFID 인코딩부의 인코딩 신호가 전송되는 것을 차단하는 신호차폐부; 상기 이송선로의 상부에 위치되어 상기 RFID 인코딩부에 의해 인코딩되어 상기 이송선로를 따라 이송되는 RFID 스마트 라벨에 최종 제품 정보를 인쇄하는 프린터부; 상기 RFID 스마트 라벨 롤러, RFID 인코딩부, 신호차단부 및 프린터부가 그 내부에 위치되며, 상기 이송선로의 끝단과 연결되어 RFID 스마트 라벨이 배출되는 배출구가 형성된 케이스; 및 상기 케이스의 하부에 형성된 손잡이부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 핸드헬드형 RFID 스마트 라벨러로서, 이와 같은 본 발명에 의하면 시간과 장소의 제약없이 언제 어디서나 RFID 스마트 라벨을 발행할 수 있는 핸드 헬드형 RFID 스마트 라벨러를 제공할 수 있다.

Fastener supplier for affixing tags

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The surface treatment method for magnesium

본 발명은 마그네슘합금의 친환경적 습/건식 혼합형 표면처리방법에 관한 것으로, 마그네슘합금 표면에 피막을 형성하기 위해 화학조성물을 통해 생성된 시약을 표면에 도포한 후, 일정조건하에서 열처리를 통해 산화피막을 형성하도록 하여, 표면처리 공정의 간소화는 물론 폐수발생을 원천적으로 배제하여 친환경적 표면처리와 대량 생산에 따른 생산성 향상을 그 목적으로 한다. The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly wet / dry mixed surface treatment method of magnesium alloy, and after applying the reagent generated through the chemical composition to the surface to form a film on the magnesium alloy surface, the oxide film by heat treatment under a certain condition It is intended to simplify the surface treatment process, as well as to eliminate waste water, and to improve the productivity of environmentally friendly surface treatment and mass production. 상기 마그네슘합금의 표면처리방법에 있어서; 다이캐스팅된 마그네슘합금 사출물을 트리밍 및 기계가공 등을 통해 형성하고, 수작업을 통한 세부적인 주조결함을 제거하는 사상공정등의 전처리공정; 상기 전처리된 사출물에 잔존하는 각종 이물질을 제거하기 위한 세척공정; 상기 세척된 사출물을 피막형성을 위해 조제된 시약에 사출물을 침지시켜 코팅하는 코팅공정; 상기 코팅공정을 통해 표면으로 화학조성물을 코팅한 사출물을 열처리을 통해 코팅된 화학조성물에 잔존하는 가스를 배출하는 어닐링(annealing)공정; 상기 열처리된 사출물을 다시 개가열하여 버닝(burning)을 통해 최종적으로 표면으로 산화피막을 형성하는 버닝공정 및 후처리공정으로 진행되는 것을 특징으로 한다. In the surface treatment method of the magnesium alloy; A pretreatment process such as a finishing process of forming a die-cast magnesium alloy injection molding through trimming and machining, and removing detailed casting defects through manual labor; A washing step for removing various foreign matters remaining in the pretreated injection molded product; A coating process of coating the washed injection molding by dipping the injection molding in a reagent prepared for forming a film; An annealing process of discharging the gas remaining in the coated chemical composition through heat treatment of the injection-coated chemical composition to the surface through the coating process; The heat-treated injection molding is re-opened and burned, and finally, the burning process and the post-treatment process of forming an oxide film on the surface are carried out. 마그네슘합금, 표면처리, 습식표면처리, 건식표면처리, 증착 ...

Locking pin material mounting device

Automated netter

An apparatus and method of enclosing material in a net and supplying a handle for ease of carrying the netted material, comprising clippers, irises, and a handle maker. The irises gather the netting around the material, the first clipper cuts and closes the netting, and the handle maker forms a loop out of the severed netting. The second clipper attaches the loop back to the netting to form a handle. A scale can be used to weigh the material and a printer can create a label, with the weight or whatever other information is desired, for attachment to the netting.

Tying apparatus

Quick-release tag applicator.

An identification tag applicator is provided, which is especially suited to applying identification tags to animals. The applicator comprises a body (12) which has a driving rod housing (20) in which a driving rod (24) is slidably engaged. The driving rod (24) has a driving surface (28) adapted to receive a tag (60) which is to be applied. The applicator also has a trigger member (14) which is pivotably attached to the body (12). The trigger member (14) includes a connecting pin (46) which is adapted to selectively engage the trigger member (14) with the driving rod (24). A release mechanism automatically returns the driving rod (24) to a retracted position when the driving surface (28) of the rod (24) reaches a predetermined distance from the housing (20). The release mechanism ensures that the driving rod (24) is immediately retracted out of the way as soon as the tag is applied.

Procedure and device for application of a label to an article

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE APPLICATION OF A LABEL TO AN ARTICLE ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION Procedure and device for application of a label to an article by means of an elastic fastening element. A label is separated from a magazine and conveyed via a guide towards a tube-shaped slit needle. The label is passed along the tip of the needle until the latter penetrates a pre-punched hole in the label. Thereafter, the label is withdrawn, threaded on the needle, and partly back into the magazine where it is retained. The tip of the needle is pressed through an article whereupon a retaining element is separated from a stem and its head is passed through the needle and thus also through the label and the article, When the needle is removed from the article the label remains hanging, anchored in the retaining element.

PINNING MACHINE

Le plongeur 36 de cette machine comprend deux parties que l'on peut visser l'une sur l'autre pour modifier la longueur du plongeur afin de pouvoir épingler des étiquettes dans des marchandises possédant des épaisseurs différentes. The plunger 36 of this machine comprises two parts which can be screwed together to modify the length of the plunger in order to be able to pin labels in goods having different thicknesses.

Labelling machine with label magazine - has distributor tray which is lowered on to each object being labelled as it passes magazine

The labelling machine has a stack of labels (E) which are dispensed by the distributor (3) below the vertical magazine (2). The distributor is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder. The distributor consists of fingers which fit in the interspaces of the fixed fingers (1). The label is picked up by the powered roller (8) by its edges. The roller is driven by the motor (9) through the belt (10). The bottles (0) are conveyed under the labeller and the labelling head is lowered onto each bottle as it passes the station.

Patent FR2372088A1

Le plongeur 36 de cette machine comprend deux parties que l'on peut visser l'une sur l'autre pour modifier la longueur du plongeur afin de pouvoir épingler des étiquettes dans des marchandises possédant des epaisseurs différentes. La cisaille de cette machine comprend deux lames fixes séparées par une fente et une lame mobile 62 guidée par des moyens de guidage dans cette fente. La lame mobile est montée flottante ou libre, de sorte que les moyens de guidage constituent les seuls moyens qui guident la lame mobile par rapport aux lames fixes. The plunger 36 of this machine comprises two parts which can be screwed together to modify the length of the plunger in order to be able to pin labels in goods having different thicknesses. The shears of this machine comprises two fixed blades separated by a slot and a movable blade 62 guided by guide means in this slot. The movable blade is mounted floating or free, so that the guide means constitute the only means which guide the movable blade relative to the fixed blades.

APPARATUS FOR CLOSING FASTENERS

Patent FR2535682B1

PINS DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR LABELS

LABEL FOR GAS BOTTLE AND MACHINE FOR ITS APPLICATION

APPARATUS FOR CLOSING ATTACHES

APPAREIL POUR LA FERMETURE ET LA DISTRIBUTION D'ATTACHES AUTO-VERROUILLABLES QUI COMPREND UN PORTE-EMBOITEMENT ET UN PORTE-EMBOUTS MALES, ASSEMBLES A LA FACON D'UNE PINCE. LE PORTE-EMBOITEMENTS 1 COMPORTE UNE GORGE 11, POUR LE MAINTIEN DES EMBOITEMENTS D'UNE PLURALITE D'ATTACHES EN SERIE, ET UN POUSSOIR 13, POUR APPLIQUER LA PLURALITE DE CES EMBOITEMENTS VERS UNE OUVERTURE 20 SITUEE A L'EXTREMITE AVANT DU PORTE-EMBOITEMENTS. LE PORTE-EMBOUTS MALES 2 COMPORTE DE MEME UNE GORGE 23, 24, POUR LE MAINTIEN DES EMBOUTS MALES DE LA MEME PLURALITE D'ATTACHES DANS LA MEME DISPOSITION EN SERIE, ET UN POUSSOIR 26, POUR APPLIQUER LA PLURALITE DES EMBOUTS MALES VERS UNE OUVERTURE SITUEE A L'EXTREMITE AVANT DU PORTE-EMBOUTS MALES. DES MOYENS DE PRESSION 40, 41 PRESSENT L'EMBOUT MALE D'UNE ATTACHE DANS L'EMBOITEMENT DE LA MEME ATTACHE, AUX EXTREMITES AVANT CORRESPONDANTES DU PORTE-EMBOITEMENTS ET DU PORTE-EMBOUTS MALES. L'INVENTION PERMET D'EFFECTUER DE FACON MECANIQUE ET CONTINUE LA FERMETURE D'ATTACHES, NOTAMMENT DU TYPE A FILAMENT. APPARATUS FOR THE CLOSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS WHICH INCLUDES A SNAP-HOLDER AND A MALE BIT-HOLDER, ASSEMBLED LIKE A PLIERS. THE SOCKET HOLDER 1 INCLUDES A THROAT 11, FOR MAINTAINING THE SLEEVES OF A PLURALITY OF ATTACHMENTS IN SERIES, AND A TAPPET 13, TO APPLY THE PLURALITY OF THESE SOCKETS TOWARDS AN OPENING 20 LOCATED AT THE FRONT END OF THE DOOR. HOUSING. THE MALES BIT HOLDER 2 ALSO HAS A THROAT 23, 24, FOR MAINTAINING THE MALES BOLTS OF THE SAME PLURALITY OF ATTACHMENTS IN THE SAME ARRANGEMENT IN SERIES, AND A PUSHBUT 26, TO APPLY THE PLURALITY OF THE MALES BOLTS TOWARDS AN OPENING LOCATED AT THE FRONT END OF THE MALES BIT HOLDER. PRESSURE MEANS 40, 41 PRESS THE MALE END OF A FASTENER IN THE RECESSING OF THE SAME FASTENER, AT THE CORRESPONDING FRONT ENDS OF THE FITTING-CARRIER AND OF THE MALMUG-HOLDER. THE INVENTION ALLOWS TO PERFORM MECHANICALLY AND CONTINUES THE CLOSING OF ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COUPLING THE ENDS OF A FILAMENTARY TIE

APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING LABELS

Patent FR2447859B1

Patent FR2379440B1

CONTINUOUS MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF CONNECTED DETACHABLE STAPLES AND ITS PROCESS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

L'invention concerne une matière continue formée d'agrafes détachables. Elle se rapporte à une bande de matiere continue 59 comprenant une série d'agrafes comportant un maillon 60C relié à deux barres d'extrémité 60A et 60B, ces barres d'extrémité étant reliées aux barres d'extrémité analogues d'agrafes voisines par un petit filament qui est coupé au moment de l'utiliation dans une machine. Application à la fixation continue d'organes par des agrafes souples de matière plastique. A continuous material formed from releasable staples is disclosed. It relates to a strip of continuous material 59 comprising a series of clips comprising a link 60C connected to two end bars 60A and 60B, these end bars being connected to the similar end bars of neighboring staples by a small filament which is cut when used in a machine. Application to the continuous fixing of organs by flexible plastic clips.

Device for mounting connecting piece

Pinning method and apparatus

Patent FR2372088B1

Gas cylinder label and machine for attaching same

A gas cylinder label, esp for an LPG cylinder with a tap (3), consists of a plate (1) of a semi-rigid plastic material, having an aperture slightly greater than the threaded section (32) of the tap and connected to the edge of the label by a slot of slightly smaller width. The label is supplied from a magazine in the form of a tube (4) with a inner guide (42, 43) having more or less the same section as the aperture and slot. The guide is open at the top for loading the magazine with labels and at the bottom for dispensing them one at a time for delivery to the cylinder by a slider (53, 54) operated by a motor (55).

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FASTENING ATTACHES

PROCEDE ET APPAREIL DE FIXATION D'UNE ATTACHE 1 RELIANT DEUX OBJETS 26, 27, CHAQUE ATTACHE COMPRENANT UN FILAMENT 1C TERMINE PAR UNE TETE 1A A UNE EXTREMITE ET UNE BARRE 1B A L'AUTRE, LES ATTACHES ETANT SEPAREES SUCCESSIVEMENT UNE PAR UNE D'UNE BANDE 3 CONTINUE DANS LAQUELLE ELLES SONT MAINTENUES COTE A COTE PAR UNE TIGE DE LIAISON COMMUNE 2 ET DES JONCTIONS RESPECTIVES 1D, LES ATTACHES SEPAREES ETANT ENSUITE FIXEES AUX OBJETS. L'ATTACHE A SEPARER EST AMENEE EN POSITION CORRECTE DE SEPARATION MEME LORSQUE L'ECARTEMENT DES ATTACHES DANS LA BANDE EST IRREGULIER, CETTE ATTACHE ETANT POUSSEE CONTINUELLEMENT DANS LA DIRECTION D'AVANCE DE LA BANCE, JUSQU'A CE QU'ELLE VIENNE EN BUTEE CONTRE UNE PIECE D'ARRET 17 DEFINISSANT LA POSITION DE SEPARATION. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE PARTICULIEREMENT A LA FIXATION D'ETIQUETTES SUR DES VETEMENTS. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FIXING A TIE 1 CONNECTING TWO OBJECTS 26, 27, EACH TIE INCLUDING A FILAMENT 1C ENDED BY A HEAD 1A AT ONE END AND A BAR 1B AT THE OTHER, THE TIES BEING SEPARATED SUCCESSIVELY ONE BY ONE OF ' A CONTINUOUS BAND 3 IN WHICH THEY ARE HELD SIDE BY SIDE BY A COMMON LINK ROD 2 AND RESPECTIVE JUNCTIONS 1D, THE SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS BEING FIXED TO THE OBJECTS. THE TIE TO BE SEPARATED IS TAKEN INTO THE CORRECT POSITION OF SEPARATION EVEN WHEN THE SPACING OF THE TIES IN THE TAPE IS IRREGULAR, THIS TIE BEING CONTINUOUSLY PUSHED IN THE DIRECTION OF FEEDING OF THE BANCE, UNTIL IT COMES INTO STOP AGAINST A STOP PART 17 DEFINING THE SEPARATION POSITION. THE INVENTION APPLIES PARTICULARLY TO THE FIXING OF LABELS ON CLOTHING.

Tool for attaching tags - has lever operated slider to operate pawl actuated feed device

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COUPLING THE END OF A FILAMENT ATTACHMENT

Procédé et dispositif d'accouplement des extrémités d'une attache comprenant un filament de longueur prédéterminée, une partie d'emboîtement tubulaire raccordée à une extrémité du filament et une partie mâle raccordée à l'autre extrémité du filament. Le dispositif comprend un corps principal 1, un premier bras 2 à l'extrémité avant du corps principal, un deuxième bras 3 qui peut se rapprocher et s'éloigner du premier bras, un levier 5 supporté en rotation par le corps principal, une poulie 16 reliée fonctionnellement au levier, une pièce flexible 18 enroulée par la poulie et qui peut se déplacer alternativement dans une première gorge de guidage 31 du premier bras et une deuxième gorge de guidage 32 du deuxième bras, et un organe de serrage 20 prévu à l'extrémité de la pièce flexible. La partie mâle est insérée dans l'emboîtement de l'attache, pour accoupler les deux extrémités de celle-ci, par le mouvement relatif de rapprochement et d'éloignement des bras l'un de l'autre. (CF DESSIN DANS BOPI)

Set of embedded elements and method of introducing an embedded element

FIELD: methods and devices for marking.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to kit (6) comprising a plurality of identical intrusion elements (1), wherein each embedded element (1) comprises RFID tag (2) as an electronic or electromechanical transmitting and/or receiving device. Injected elements (1) are connected to each other in the arrangement next to each other or by one or more connecting elements (28), wherein connecting elements (28) are made with possibility of mechanical rupture (4) under external force action (F) on separate intrusion element (1). Thus, the latter can form in a joint a kind of magazine (6) for pneumatic or electric nailing device or fastening gun (20), used as an introduction device, for example, for introduction into trays (25) for the purpose of their marking.EFFECT: set of embedded elements and a method for introducing an embedded element are disclosed.15 cl, 11 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 732 094 C2 (51) МПК B65D 19/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B65D 19/00 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017144868, 20.05.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ВЕВЕВЕ ГМБХ (DE) Дата регистрации: 11.09.2020 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 25.05.2015 DE 10 2015 006 506.8; 25.05.2015 DE 20 2015 003 677.5; 26.10.2015 DE 10 2015 013 722.0; 26.10.2015 DE 20 2015 007 358.1 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 25.06.2019 Бюл. № 18 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 25.12.2017 C 2 C 2 (45) Опубликовано: 11.09.2020 Бюл. № 26 (86) Заявка PCT: 2 7 3 2 0 9 4 EP 2016/061472 (20.05.2016) R U 2 7 3 2 0 9 4 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: DE 10 2006 015899 A1, 18.10.2007. FR 2 902 222 A1, 14.12.2007. RU 151062 U1, 20.03.2015. RU 2448026 C2, 20.04.2012. SU 1036519 A1, 23.08.1983. WO 2014018144 A2, 30.01.2014. RU 2455683 C2, 10.07.2012. R U 20.05.2016 (72) Автор(ы): БУРГБАХЕР Аксель С. (DE) ( ...

Patent FR2224664A1

Patent FR2465566B1

APPARATUS FOR HANGING MOBILE LABELS

Machine for placing labels retained in a tying strap

Between the two spaced parts 9, 10 of a tying tunnel there is placed a holding part 2 provided with levers 4A, 4B - 5A, 5B retaining a curved label 16 whose slots 17 are then located on the passage of a strap between the parts 9, 10 of the tunnel, a label magazine 7 being displaceable up to in front of the holding part 2 for the transfer of a label and a guide 6 being displaceable in order to be inside this curved label 16 and to reestablish the path of the strap between the slots 17.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING LABELS, AND LABEL SUPPLY MECHANISM

MANUAL FIXING APPARATUS FOR LABELS

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN APPAREIL MANUEL DE FIXATION D'ETIQUETTES. ELLE SE RAPPORTE A UN APPAREIL QUI COMPREND UN BOITIER 31 AYANT UNE POIGNEE 32 DANS LAQUELLE PEUVENT SE DEPLACER DEUX ORGANES DE MANOEUVRE 43, 50. LE PREMIER ORGANE DE MANOEUVRE 43 COMMANDE L'AVANCE D'UNE ETIQUETTE D'EXTREMITE TE, L'AVANCE ET LA DECOUPE D'UNE BARRETTE B D'UN ORGANE DE FIXATION F DANS UNE AIGUILLE 85, ET L'AVANCE DE L'AIGUILLE 85 A TRAVERS L'ETIQUETTE T, ET LE SECOND ORGANE DE MANOEUVRE 50 COMMANDE LA FIN DE L'AVANCE DE L'AIGUILLE 85 DE MANIERE QUE LA BARRETTE B DE L'ORGANE DE FIXATION F TRAVERSE UNE MARCHANDISE. APPLICATION AUX APPAREILS DE FIXATION D'ETIQUETTES SUR LES VETEMENTS. THE INVENTION RELATES TO A MANUAL LABEL FIXING APPARATUS. IT RELATES TO AN APPARATUS WHICH INCLUDES A BOX 31 HAVING A HANDLE 32 IN WHICH TWO OPERATING ORGANS 43, 50 CAN MOVE. AND THE CUT OF A BAR B OF A FIXING BODY F IN A NEEDLE 85, AND THE ADVANCE OF THE NEEDLE 85 THROUGH LABEL T, AND THE SECOND OPERATING BODY 50 CONTROLS THE END OF THE FEED OF THE NEEDLE 85 SO THAT THE BAR B OF THE FIXING BODY F CROSSES A GOODS. APPLICATION TO APPARATUS FOR FIXING LABELS ON CLOTHING.

Hollow needle for detaining piece mounting machine

Tag mounter

A tag mounter (21) is provided for mounting a tag to an object by passing and tying a thread (23) through the object. A pipe unit (25) is configured to insert the thread (23) through it. A movement mechanism (29) is configured to move the pipe unit (25) toward a front direction and a rear direction. A gripper unit (27) is configured to grip the thread (23) inserted through the pipe unit (25) and exposed from a tip of the pipe unit (25). A driver unit (6) is configured to move the gripper unit (27) along a predetermined course. A thread tying mechanism (16) is configured to tie the thread (23) gripped by the gripper unit (27).

Robotic manipulation using reusable, independent tags

A system for robotic manipulation of objects having various shapes and sizes. The system includes a robot having an end effector, and an independent tag. The independent tag may have an object attachment interface to grasp an object, and an end effector attachment interface to mechanically interface with the end effector. Upon actuation of the robot, the end effector may move the object via the independent tag. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein.

Dispensers for Fasteners

Apparatus for dispensing fasteners from one assemblage of connected fasteners comprising a side member comprising a row of connected paddle members, a second side member comprising a row of connected end-bars, and filamentary cross-links. The dispensing apparatus or gun (100) has a slotted hollow needle (116), a notched wheel (112) for advancing a fastener to the needle and a cam for aligning the end-bar of the fastener with the bore of the needle. A plunger (130) is moved forwards by means of a trigger (146) to push the end-bar along the bore of the needle and through the material to be tagged. As shown in Figure 20, at the end of its travel around wheel (112) the end-bar (56) is transverse to the bore of the needle (116) and is then aligned with it by co-operation between reciprocating cam (126) and shaped projection (128). <IMAGE>

Applicator for magnetic marker and method

A method and device (10) for delivering a remotely detectable tag (94) for tagging an article; the method comprises the steps of: (a) advancing a continuous pressure sensitive tape (26) from a first source (44) such that said tape (26) travels along a first path, the tape (20) having an adhesive side (25) and an opposed non-adhesive side (27), (b) advancing a continuous sensor element substrate (30) of a remotely detectable material from a second source (30) and into adhering engagement with the adhesive side (25) of said tape (26) so as to form a composite tagging tape (39) downstream of the first and second sources (24, 28), (c) advancing the tagging tape (39) along the first path so as to provide a free protruding forward end portion of tagging tape, and (d) severing the forward end portion as a tag (94) of the pressure sensitive tape (96) bearing a sensor element (98) of the substrate (30) on the adhesive side (100) of the tape (96). The method and device particulars provide for stiffening the tagging tape (39) to facilitate advancing the tape (39) with the free forward end portion; a replacement cartridge (12) and an applicator (14) which are components of the device (10) from separate aspects of the invention.

Fastener clip and fastener dispensing tool

A tool (24) for dispensing plastic fasteners (13) from a fastener clip (11), each plastic fastener (13) in the fastener clip (11) having a cross bar (17) coupled to a common runner bar (20) by a stub (21). The tool (24) comprises a gun shaped casing (25). A guide groove (39) extends down from the top for receiving the fastener clip. A hollow slotted needle (40) is mounted in the front of the gun shaped casing (25). An ejector slide (55) and feed slide (59) are disposed within the gun shaped casing (25) and movable back and forth therein. A feed cam (63) is disposed inside the casing is rotably mounted at one place onto the casing and pivotally mounted at another place onto the feed slide (59). The feed cam (63) includes a front surface having a pair of outwardly extending spaced apart pins. A feed pawl (65) is disposed on the feed cam (63) between the pair of pins, the feed pawl (65) having a tooth for engaging the stub of a plastic fastener so that the cross bar is advanced into alignment with the inlet opening of the hollow needle (40).

Hollow needle-shaped article and production for the same

(57)【要約】 【目的】 安全かつ強度の高い中空針状物品を提供す る。 【構成】 中空状針状物品の本体を塑性加工で形成する とともにその先端部を砲弾状に形成したものである。ま た必要に応じて砲弾状先端部内面に金属又はプラスチッ ク等を溶融成形により充填して連結紐の案内面を形成し た中空針状物品及び中空針状物品の製造方法である。

Method of providing information relating to an article

A method of providing information relating to an article of commerce includes the steps of providing a unitary plastic fastener with the information relating to the article being formed therein and tagging the fastener to the article, such as using a conventional tagger gun. The unitary plastic fastener includes a filament, a paddle at one end of the filament, and a cross-bar at the other end of the filament. The paddle of the fastener is either embossed, cut-out and/or shaped to display the information relating to the article to which the fastener is to be attached. Types of information which may be formed into the paddle of the fastener include, among other things, a brand name associated with the article, a company name associated with the article, a logo associated with the article, size information relating to the article, instructional information relating to use of the article, identification information relating to the article, and certification information relating to the article.

Apparatus for attaching tag pins

Abstract of the Disclosure A tag attaching apparatus in which the push rod is advanced by the trigger lever operation into the hollow needle provided to the front portion of the body so as to cut off one by one the tag pins from the tag pin assembly. The feeding means for the tag pin assembly consists of a support plate moved by operation of the trigger lever and a feed lever oscillatably mounted to the support plate. A backtracking prevention means provided adjacent to the feeding means uses a spring to urge the stopper claw at the front end thereof to project into the guide groove.

Applicator for magnetic marker and method

A method and device (10) for delivering a remotely detectable tag (94) for tagging an article; the method comprises the steps of: (a) advancing a continuous pressure sensitive tape (26) from a first source (44) such that said tape (26) travels along a first path, the tape (20) having an adhesive side (25) and an opposed non-adhesive side (27), (b) advancing a continuous sensor element substrate (30) of a remotely detectable material from a second source (30) and into adhering engagement with the adhesive side (25) of said tape (26) so as to form a composite tagging tape (39) downstream of the first and second sources (24, 28), (c) advancing the tagging tape (39) along the first path so as to provide a free protruding forward end portion of tagging tape, and (d) severing the forward end portion as a tag (94) of the pressure sensitive tape (96) bearing a sensor element (98) of the substrate (30) on the adhesive side (100) of the tape (96). The method and device particulars provide for stiffening the tagging tape (39) to facilitate advancing the tape (39) with the free forward end portion; a replacement cartridge (12) and an applicator (14) which are components of the device (10) from separate aspects of the invention.