JPH04503260A - Container labels and systems for attaching them - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Title of the invention: Indication of container label and system for attaching it This application is a part of pending application No. 07/267, filed in January 1988, No. 877. Attorney case numbers A-5635 and A-5636 filed on the same day as the present application, It is related to the application No. A-5637, and the disclosure content of these applications is used as a reference for this application. It is something.

Background of the invention The present invention relates to labeled containers, and in particular to decorative and/or informational labels on glass containers. Concerning the technique of attaching bells. More specifically, the present invention relates to Technology to manufacture label composites that only adhere label ink to containers. Labels to protect the process and ink and improve the physical properties and appearance of the container. A method of coating an entire container containing the present invention.

Currently, glass containers are labeled in three different ways.

The main method is to adhere a printed paper label to the container at the point of filling and sealing.

Such labels have few technical constraints, are commonly used on food, and can be used for returnable and non-returnable products. Used for both liquid-type beverage containers. This is the lowest cost technology, but Less resistant to label damage and return when exposed to moisture or water Relabeling is required because it cannot withstand the cleaning process required for disposable containers. I need.

A second recently developed container labeling technology is thin Styrofoam (trade name) labeling. The purpose is to attach a bell to cover the container from the shoulder to the heel. decoration and/or Informational material is printed on the dense outer layer of the Styrofoam label. This is the beverage industry Widely used in lightweight one-way bottles. If impact resistance and , with a large surface area for printing product information, instructions, and company signage. But paper label They cost more, are less durable, get dirty more easily, and the aluminum used in returnable beverage containers. It cannot withstand the potash cleaning and pasteurization required for beverage containers. Also, print table The surface is relatively rough, so high-definition printing is not possible.

The third labeling technology uses screen printing technology to apply ceramic ink to the container surface. The purpose is to print directly onto the surface. Label appearance is generally good, but usually due to cost The colors are limited to 2.3 colors. The latest technology is ceramic ink transfer pattern pre-printing. This transferred design is then transferred to the surface of the glass container. This allows for high definition printing. and offers great opportunities for diversity in color and technique.

The fired ceramic ink is extremely durable and provides the alkali needed for returnable containers. Withstands cleaning.

However, after that, direct printing ceramic ink and ceramic ink transfer pattern technology It is necessary to perform high-temperature firing to fuse the ink to the glass substrate. Furthermore, pre-printing Ceramic ink labels reduce technical problems, but both technologies requires careful attention, requires high maintenance, and requires off-line, low-speed operation. , which increases labor costs. Due to high cost, ceramic inks are generally Less commonly used in bell application techniques.

In the glass container industry, glass-on-glass issues occur in the case of newly manufactured glass products. It is common to treat the external surface of the container with a material that prevents significant friction. At the same time Glass containers are transported under heavy line pressure under glass-to-glass contact conditions. . If left untreated, there will be a significant amount of visible scratching that can lead to damage. Ras. Surface preparation is typically performed at two locations during the operation.

Immediately after forming and before annealing, the container is passed through steam.

This vapor leaves a thin oxide film that adheres to the surface. After annealing the container, water A dilute aqueous solution of the material is sprayed on, leaving a film that provides surface lubricity after evaporation. two Of these processes, thin oxide coatings are the most costly, both in terms of materials and system maintenance.

The lubricity of the second coating is necessary to prevent surface damage, but This causes problems with labeling.

Current problems in the container industry are to reduce weight by reducing wall thickness, but carbonated drinks A material with impact strength that can withstand damage caused by the internal pressure of the material and handling during filling operations. The goal is to maintain acceptable product strength for the market and consumers. weight reduction The advantages of glass melting are economical, with lower material costs and lower container-made The manufacturing speed is high (low cost), and the cost of transporting the product is low.

Summary of the invention The purpose of the present invention is to eliminate the drawbacks of conventional labeling techniques and address the above-mentioned problems in the container industry. The goal is to solve the problem.

In particular, the purpose of the invention is to create durable, high impact resistant and high definition labels. The goal is to make printing possible.

Another object of the present invention is to produce a container at a rate of, for example, 400 containers per minute in an in-line manner with the container manufacturing process. An objective of the present invention is to provide an effective labeling machine that applies improved labels at line speeds of Ru.

The above object is achieved by the present invention, in which the removable backing layer is made of vinyl or acrylic material, for example. The ink is reverse printed with ink, then the ink is cured, and the printing ink is overprinted with adhesive. This is achieved by a labeling system such as The label is then glued The layer is attached to the container by contacting the container, and the backing layer is removed from the label, e.g. by applying heat. separation and at the same time the ink adheres to the container. The labeled container is then A suitable coating is applied, which is then cured. The printing process produces the desired high definition mark. The coating provides the desired degree of impact resistance and durability.

Another object of the invention is to eliminate the cost of oxide coatings. Film provides impact resistance It is necessary to form a thin oxide film before annealing the container as it provides strength and durability. No need, in fact, the lubricating film is applied after annealing. Preferably the coating is labeled Compatible with adhesive materials and coatings on ink. Alternatively, it may be applied prior to labeling. The film should be easily removed by oxidizing flame treatment. Do not heat this lubricating film. From the repair stage, through the inspection station and into the area of the labeling machine, there is no damage. shall be sufficient to be transported in a free condition.

Another object of the invention is to further reduce the weight of the container. Nominal 0.6 mil coating Containers coated throughout can withstand 30-40% more breakage impact than uncoated containers. It has been proven that

In container manufacturing plants, considerable glass surface damage occurs in bulk and case packaging. It is well known that this occurs during container handling operations, including Handling during container filling work There is quite a lot of surface damage.

Due to the great degree of surface protection of the coating, container breakage due to surface damage is significantly reduced. do. The deposited coating layer covers the container surface, including the label, without creating any voids or breaks. completely covers the entire surface, thus significantly reducing wall thickness without sacrificing container strength. can be set. These reductions increase production speeds and reduce fuel usage and material costs. This has the effect of reducing transport costs.

The present invention also provides an effective method for applying the label, which can be carried out in an online manner. provide the system. Efficiency is due in part to the movable shirt roller and alternating braking mechanism. It relies on a novel label web indexing mechanism that includes a feed end and a pick end. This machine The arrangement is particularly advantageous when applying labels to multiple containers at the same time.

Collecting used webs in featured reels makes web reuse possible. further reduce costs. It also changes the existing commercial container labeling system. heat required for ink release and adhesive activation to the container before entering the labeling machine. By heating to a temperature of 200° F. It can be done.

Brief description of the drawing The invention will now be described with reference to illustrated embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the materials and the order of their layer arrangement in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the system for applying the label of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a novel web indexing mechanism for use in the system of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is an illustration of a mechanism suitable for applying a coating layer with the system of FIG. 2;

FIGS. 5A to 5C are views showing various modifications of the label of the present invention.

Detailed description of the invention A preferred embodiment of the label and label application system of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 1 shows a glass container 1, a label, and a substrate before the label is attached to the container.

The production of the label begins with a backing layer 10 of a suitable material such as polyethylene film. Ru. The film is provided with an acrylic coating 12 to provide a high gloss surface. backing Layer 10, with or without an acrylic coating 12, is preferably the side that is subsequently printed with ink. The surface is coated with a thermally activated release material 14. Then add the desired label The coated backing layer 10 is coated with a suitable ink, preferably vinyl or acrylic ink. Printed in key 20. After applying the ink to the backing material 10, the ink 20 may be e.g. Cured by heat or electron beam or UV energy. After the ink hardens, A transparent adhesive layer 30 is preferably applied by printing only onto the ink pattern. be done.

This adhesive layer 30 is then covered with an adhesive layer 40 that is printed onto it. these All operations are performed in one pass through a multi-stage gravure printing machine. It will be done. The film-ink-adhesive laminate is then rolled up and applied to the container label. sent to the attached system.

The operation of attaching a label to a container will be explained with reference to FIG. For convenience, the theory is based on a glass bottle. However, the labeling technology of the present invention can be applied to all types of containers. Ru.

The bottles are removed from the molding machine and passed through an annealing lehr. Oxidize before slow cooling. There is no need to add any aliasing, and it serves no useful purpose in the novel system of the present invention. does not have The bottle is then sprayed with lubricant. According to the invention, the lubricant must be compatible with the printed adhesive or coating, or any subsequent lamination. It must be possible to completely remove the label for pasting. A suitable lubricant is 0.5 (1/2%) ammonium stearate in an aqueous solution.

The bottle is then subjected to a number of tests well known in the art.

In either case, bottles are received along conveyor 100 from the inspection area. representative The target system dispenses at a rate of 400 bottles per minute. The system according to the invention For example, it is preferably divided into two streams at a rate of 200 streams per minute. For convenience, one container Although the flow in the other container is shown, the flow in the other container is treated in the same manner. It is shown in Figure 2. Within each stream the bottles are moved one at a time to the loading station by the star wheel controller 102. The bottle is then moved downward in Figure 2 to the appropriate location. It is placed on the indexing table 106 by a mounting device. Indexing table 106 has a container holder, such as a suction holder or the like.

The retainers are arranged in three groups. Each group is arranged in a straight line. It will be done. A support at the neck of each container absorbs pressure during container transport. three lengths After loading the material onto the indexing table, the indexing table From the loading station, the container orientation is rotated counterclockwise to station 108. Ru. Containers may be rotated in a particular direction if required for the particular type of container or label used. This is unnecessary in many container labeling systems. container The rotation of the suction cups on the individual container holders on the indexing table 106 is preferably performed. This is done by rotating the tap. This rotation can be achieved, for example, by suitable opto-electrical means. This continues until the correct position is detected. When the position is detected, the retainer (If locked, the retainer is in the labeling stage.) It must not be unlocked before the floor. At the label attachment stage, the bottle is This is because it requires rotation of . ) If you wish to burn off any residual lubricant, In addition to properly orienting the bottle, this burnout is preferably done with an oxidizing flame or may alternatively be performed at station 108 by other means such as corona treatment. I can do it.

After processing at station 108, indexing table 106 labels the bottles. It is further rotated for transfer to the station.

At this station, the web 112 formed in the manner described with reference to FIG. Place the respective labels adjacent to each bottle in juxtaposition with the book bottles. Next Then, the vinyl or acrylic ink label is sent to the bottle by the method described below, and then Rotate the indexing table to coating station II4 to apply the appropriate protective coating. let Suitable coating materials are UV-curable or heat-curable acrylics. One example is a UV-curable acrylic designated R79280. This is PPG Industries Leeds film-forming elements, resins, reactive diluents, additives, and butyl alcohol. Contains acetate solvent and is suitable for plant manufacturing systems It can be obtained from Coholated. However, with transparent acrylic coating, Many other protective coating materials can be used without departing from the scope of the invention. Ru.

Indexing table 106 then unloads the labeled and coated bottles. Then rotate it and take it to the station.

At this unloading station, each container is unloaded onto a container conveyor. remove the bottle There are many ways to get rid of it. All bottles are stored in a single container from the index table 106. Transfer to the conveyor 120, being careful not to disturb the acrylic coating. Ru. Air knives should be used with reasonable care. However, the bottle neck It is also necessary to clamp the bottles and transport the bottles onto the conveyor 120 by known means. .

Further, the bottles are held on the indexing table 106 in groups of three each. Ru. To increase speed, indexing table 106 can be used to index three bottles in a group. three individual conveyors 120 each receiving one of the conveyors 120; You can also do it.

On conveyor 120, the acrylic coating on the bottles is coated in a suitable manner, e.g. by heat or UV. Hardened by energy. To increase speed in case of UV curing, It is desirable to arrange UV lamps on both sides. If desired, separate each volume during the curing process. Rotate the container 90” so that the entire container is illuminated by the facing lamps. Can also be done. After the curing process, conveyor 120 transfers the bottles to another container inspection area (if desired). and then to a packaging or filling station.

The following details the handling of labels while applying them to containers in the system shown in Figure 2. Explain in detail. As mentioned above, the label consists of a rolled-up film, ink, and adhesive. Made in the form of a laminate.

The web preferably provides an attachment device when the front and rear pieces of successive laminates are connected. It has a front area and a rear area for continuous feeding.

The stack is held on a supply reel 116. The adhesive is no longer sticky hardened until Therefore, the label cannot be rolled up and then rewound. can. The adhesive must be activated before attaching the label to the container.

This activation occurs at a location in front of the warm platen 130, such as at 132. This is done by applying heat to the web 112. Heat is applied by a bank of infrared lamps and the adhesive is For example, it should be sufficient to melt at about 180°F. The preferred adhesive is It is disclosed in the related application No. A-5637. Speed of about 220 bottles per minute In this case, heating the bottles before going to the labeling station will cause the adhesive to come into contact with the bottles. and no preheating of the adhesive is required.

At high speeds, for example 500 lines per minute, additional preheating of the adhesive is required.

Alternatively, the adhesive used may be of a type that does not require activation. in this case The adhesive sticks to layer 10 as the label is wound onto supply reel 116. The surface opposite the ink-bearing surface should be coated with a suitable coating material to prevent It is only necessary to coat the substrate IO with the same material. This coating is well known to those skilled in the art. Therefore, detailed explanation will be omitted.

Other changes include completely omitting adhesive in the label production method, location 1 initially applying adhesive to the web 112 at 32 of the labeling station; Skip attaching it to the container itself at the last minute.

Regardless of the type of adhesive used or the method of activation, the labeling web will It passes across a warm platen 130 in front of the transfer station. warm plastic The temperature of the release agent 14 is to ink the backing layer 10. The temperature should be such that it can be easily separated from the label. This typically requires approximately 200°F. It requires a release temperature of 1,000,000,000 but can have a tolerance range on both sides. heating The label is fed onto each container using roll 134 and the backing layer 10 is then rolled up. is removed by the reel 50.

The method of handling the labeling web is described below with reference to FIG.

As mentioned above, indexing table 106 holds bottles in groups of three.

The labeling web is handled so that labels are applied to three bottles substantially simultaneously. is desirable. In addition, as mentioned above, each indexing table has a speed of approximately 200 lines per minute. , a method in which bottles are handled in groups of three, and the table is operated once every second. indexed at a slightly lower speed. If you explain the table progress time, This travel time can be approximately 0.5 seconds for each label transfer. The inventor is a new devised a formal and effective mechanism. In this mechanism, during this 0.5 seconds, the The labeling web 112 is used to prepare the next three bottles for labeling. is advanced past the bottle a distance corresponding to two consecutive labels.

Label supply reel 116 and/or first capstan 142 are equipped with a braking mechanism. I can do it. Starting with the three unlabeled bottles in the label transfer station, the The bottles are preferably held in place and the center of the bottle is aligned with the successive labels. They are separated from each other by a distance equal to the linear distance between the leading edges. Then the label web is The starting edges of each of the three different labels are advanced to a position where they touch the perimeter of their respective containers. It will be done. This web is then pulled past the bottle, with the bottle attached to the web. It sticks and rotates. In the preferred embodiment of FIG. 2, each of the three containers in a group It includes separate heating rolls 134. Furthermore, the roll preferably has a fine surface. It is constructed in the shape of a bag that adapts to the unevenness of the surface.

During the web's movement past the bottle between label application locations, the web and bottle are on the other hand, they must not be in contact during label application. It is clear that there must be To this end, the web is created using an indexing table. the bottle can move radially relative to the indexing table. However, the latter is preferable.

Referring to FIG. 3, the movement of the web through the bottle is slow. In Figure 2 The brakes acting on supply reel 116 and capstan 142 are released. roller 14 to the right in FIG. 3, the capstan 146 and take-up reel 15 A brake acting on zero is engaged. The roller 144 can rotate freely during this rightward movement. Wear. As can be seen, the movement of the web 112 through the distance L/2 This is done by moving the controller 144.

Roller 144 is therefore moved a distance equal to half the length of the label to remove the label. completely attached. The roller 144 then moves until the leading edge of the next unused label is Roll the used wafer until it is in a suitable position to attach to the container closest to roller 144. Continue moving the plate a sufficient distance to transport it past the labeling station and the Must be υ). Once this movement of roller 144 is complete, supply reel 116 or a brake acting on capstan 142 is applied while capstan 14 6 or the brake acting on the take-up reel 150 is released. The roller 144 is While the take-up reel 150 is quickly returned to the left position in Figure 3, the slack is removed. Ru.

The movement of the roller 144 that sends out the used label web and the movement back to the left in FIG. Subsequent movement of roller 144 is preferably performed during rotation of the indexing table. .

FIG. 4 is a simplified illustration of the technique for applying the protective coating at station 114 of FIG. This is a diagram. A drum 160 with an opening on the outer periphery is made of acrylic on a sponge belt 162. (e.g. urethane) supplying the coating solution. Then support roller 164 or as desired Depending on the container, the front roller and the rear roller are labeled with a sponge belt 162. 166 is pressed. The thickness of the applied coating depends on the bottle shape and the area covered. controlled by controlling the speed supplied by drum 160 accordingly. . Additional belting equipment is required and the flexible belt 162 follows the curvature of the container shoulder. respond. Additionally, by designing the length of the drum or adjusting the various axes of the drum. In the width direction of the belt 162, by controlling the opening and closing of the openings located in the directions, It is possible to limit the deposition of the coating solution to a specific range. In this way, the container will be formed. The protective coating can be applied to certain areas or the thickness of the coating can be adjusted to the length of the container. for example, 1 mil thickness over most of the container. or as little as 0.5 mil on the label.

Depending on the shape of the bottle and the area to be covered, additional belt devices are required.

The adhesion between belt 162 and bottle 166 is sufficient to rotate the bottle during the coating process. For example, if the bottle is held by a bottle holder on an indexing table, It is desirable to rotate actively.

The advantage of coating materials is that they add strength to the container, thus making it possible to make thinner bottles. The objective is to make it possible to meet industrial standards for strength and durability. Ru. Durability is further enhanced by the coating materials available from Botters Industries. It can be strengthened by adding cross-spheres.

An additional benefit of the coating layer is that it tends to fill in scratches and other similar surface imperfections on the container. The purpose is to substantially improve the appearance of the bottle.

Before the process shown in FIG. It is provided with a clear or colored protective coating as described in No. 36.

It is applied at station 114 to quickly deposit a protective layer that increases the strength of the container. The transparent protective layer can be thin. This is because the only purpose of the protective layer is to This is because it is under Bell's protection.

If the colored coating was not applied prior to labeling, the station in Figure 2 It is desirable to add color to the coating deposited at step 114. This means that other It allows for coloring, but it also allows for the imitation of bottles of different colors. this enables container manufacturers to offer a range of colored containers depending on demand. However, the expensive downtime required to change from one color to another in the melting equipment Batch processing eliminates downtime and exceeds the basic cost of raw materials and clear glass. Costs can be eliminated.

Another advantage is that when recycling bottles, there is no need for color separation. . All glass is clear flint glass, and the coating is applied to the melting of returned bottles. Burned off prior to or during melting.

In other embodiments, it inhibits or prevents changes in the taste or appearance of the container contents, such as beer. Provide a protective coating layer of light blocking agent. The light blocking agent is a light beam with a suitable wavelength, for example, approximately 400 nm. Transparent coating that blocks nanometer UV rays and is virtually transparent It shall not have a significant effect on the color of the paint and be completely compatible with the colored coating. do. In addition, the UV blocking agent added to the coating material may be It is of course necessary not to interfere with the curing method used for coating, even if it is a curing method. It is.

Although the above description refers to the use of vinyl or acrylic ink for label printing, other inks may also be used. Colorants can also be used as long as they do not bleed into the coating material.

Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described above, many modifications and variations thereof are possible. Some of them will be explained below.

The first modification (Figure 5A) is a single film label, which is then heat decomposed. Gravure printing is performed on polypropylene or a suitable paper web 200 for release.

If desired, as in the preferred embodiment above, a protective coating may be applied to the container after labeling. and this coating is optionally cured by UV or other energy. Ru. In FIG. 5A, this is shown as layer 202, which is first applied to web 200. It is attached to the outside of the package after labeling. Suitable for film material 202 The material used is acrylic, and the label ink 204 is vinyl or acrylic.

Adhesive 206 (e.g., consisting of both layers 30 and 40 in FIG. 1) allows air and moisture to escape. It is attached in a sushi-like manner to provide a passageway. Adhesive (1) Attach a film to the container. Adheres to the film during printing of a single film on a web that is cured or activated before or (2) applied to the printing web just prior to applying the film to the container. ( Of course, it can alternatively be attached to the container. ) The second modification example (Figure 5B) is A two-layer label, in which the first layer consists of components 200 and 204, and optionally a second layer. As in the first variation of FIG. 5A, it includes an abrasion-resistant protective layer 202. The second layer is an organic material The cushion layer 208 is as follows. The cushion layer consists of (1) adhesion of the first film to the container; or (2) the container. Just before attaching the film to the container itself. The layer of ri/notion is preferably It is an organic material and is exposed to heat, U - Releases COz microbubbles when energized with V or E-B energy Designed. Alternatively, the cushion layer can be made of glass or plastic microspheres. Including fairs.

The third modification (Figure 5C) is the same as the second modification, but the cushion layer is labeled A transparent layer 210 is deposited between a single bus or multiple busses during printing. This is next It is then cured during the printing operation with UV, E-B or other energy.

A sixth modification (not shown) is to apply a transparent cushion coating after applying the label of Figure 5A. It is to attach.

In each of FIGS. 5A-50, labels are used to facilitate separation of web 200. While still hot, remove the polyplast on the side of the bottle, e.g. between the web 200 and the remainder of the laminate. A separating agent can also be applied to the surface of the lopylene web 200. In this case, Preferably, no release agent is used that would strip the web after the bell has cooled.

Another feature of the invention is that, for example, the web 10 of FIG. 1 can be reused after separation from the label. It is possible to use it. Remove the used web from the take-up reel and label it. The layers used for pasting are laminated again, regardless of their external shape. this is a big costume This results in a reduction in costs. Print multiple labels simultaneously on webs with multiple label widths. , and then the current practice of vertically splitting this wide web into single label width webs. Unlike existing label printing machines, which operate several webs side by side, Need to change. However, this can be justified by the cost reduction.

It will be clear from the above description that the advantages of the present invention are significant. The present invention has various A low-cost labeling system that can be easily modified to meet the requirements of Provides a method for applying labels in-line with the manufacturing department. This system Works at speeds of more than 400 containers per minute and can be manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes with simple module changes. Can handle containers of any size. The system also has a container inspection station and It also has the advantage of being designed for use during final packaging.

Marks on the web allow precise alignment of the label during printing and application, and Reuse results in significant cost savings.

Printing labels on a continuous web on reels facilitates transportation and loading onto machines . Web can be joined end-to-end for continuous labeling without interruption It can be carried out.

The labeling system of the present invention is compatible with the normal heating times of UV or E-B curing systems. can work according to demand.

In addition to the various process advantages described above, the final product is also improved.

Labels are highly visible and durable, and coated containers have high impact resistance. child This means that if microbubbles, microspheres, etc. This is especially true if used to the extent that it forms a lugie absorbent network. deer The high degree of impact resistance means that the outer layer is transparent and the label underneath is visible. Even at high altitudes, the gains are remarkable. Labels with coatings are water Can withstand washing and pasteurization of non-returnable containers. Change the chemical composition of the coating For example, returnable containers can withstand the necessary alkaline cleaning before refilling. label or the coating may be adversely affected by water, alcohol or organic materials used in the filling operation. I don't accept it.

Labels on adjacent containers indicate filling and No mutual abrasion occurs during packaging operations. The label is also chemically and physically stable There is.

The coating material can be applied by U-■, E-B within seconds in an extremely energy-efficient manner. Cured in-line.

In addition to the improved label system of the present invention, the present invention provides an advanced Labels to increase impact and abrasion resistance while retaining gloss and visibility A method of coating a pasted glass container is provided. The invention also makes scars less visible. Filling surface scratches or microcracks with coating materials improves the surface both in terms of structure and appearance. A method of coating a labeled glass container is provided. Scars like the ones above are brought about by the lath mold itself.

Finally, the invention simultaneously eliminates costly labeling methods at container filling plants. Dual-inking film, paper, and Provides a method for reverse printing other printing webs. Furthermore, coating material on the container surface The use of binders to promote the adhesion of materials is subject to certain container treatment and use requirements, In particular, its use is necessary to meet the pasteurization requirements of the typical beer industry. The use is not limited to that. A suitable binder is ion carbide copolymer. A-1120', available from Poporation.

Application of the coating is carried out by belt or roller coating or by spraying the material. material When spraying, the material must not come into contact with the finish of the container. . This includes the aperture, top sealing surface, threads or closure cover area and the ridge immediately below it. This is an area that includes This can be done by e.g. if the area is closed, e.g. The split housing is dovetailed to form a barrier for the sprayed material. This is done using a container gripping device designed to completely cover the container.

Gripping devices are equipped with grips for optimal coating, drying and U-'V curing of various materials. It is installed in a conveyor network with a structure that allows the spacing between lath containers to be variable. Ru. Its construction allows for spraying and UV curing to ensure even coverage and treatment. The gripping device and container can be rotated at the same time.

Another feature of the invention is a protective gripping device and an electrostatic capacitor to complement the work associated therewith. is the use of the device.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned aspects, but various changes may be made within the scope of the present invention. can be done. For example, the heat release material 12 in FIG. 1 could be omitted and instead Ink is printed directly onto the acrylic layer 12 as described with respect to Figures 1-50. label When cooled, the adhesion between the container and the ink is greater than the adhesion between the ink and the acrylic layer 12. Become stronger. The base and acrylic layer can be easily peeled off. If the thermal solution in Figure 1 If a radiation layer 14 is used or used in addition to the labels of Figures 5A-50, the above solution An emissive layer is a material that does not transfer ink to the container, or if it does, it does not allow subsequent exposure. A material compatible with the cover, such as an acrylic material, is used. The layer may also be a printable material shall be.

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Claims (21)

[Claims] 1. a first layer of base material and said first layer having a desired label design attached to the container; the first layer includes an upper patterned layer, and the first layer has the patterned layer attached to the container; A label characterized in that it is made of a material that can be easily separated from the draft layer. 2. The label according to claim 1, comprising an adhesive layer overlapping only the patterned layer. 3. The first layer is made of polypropylene, acrylic on the polypropylene, and the acryl. 3. The label of claim 2, comprising a release agent on the crele and in contact with the patterned layer. Bell. 4. 5. The first layer is a film coated with a heat-activated release material. Label as described in 1. 5. 2. The label of claim 1, wherein the patterned layer comprises vinyl ink. 6. The label of claim 1, wherein the patterned layer comprises acrylic ink. 7. Send the container to the labeling station and attach the label to the labeling station. a first layer of backing material and a label laminate, the laminate corresponding to a first layer of backing material and the label; a patterned layer on the first layer; and an adhesive layer overlapping the patterned layer; The adhesive layer is brought into contact with the container and the laminate is pressed against the container, and the first separating the layer from the patterned layer, leaving the patterned layer on a portion of the container; coating the portion of the container with a protective coating layer and curing the coating material; A method of applying a label to a container, the method comprising: 8. 4. The curing step comprises irradiating the coating material with UV radiation. The method described in 7. 9. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the coating material comprises a UV-curable acrylic coating. . 10. 7. The container is substantially transparent and the coating material is colored. The method described in. 11. 5. The container is substantially transparent and the coating material is substantially transparent. The method described in 7. 12. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the coating includes a UV-blocking agent. 13. Containers are sent one at a time to said labeling station, where n is greater than 1. a threshold integer, and the feeding and pressing steps bring the laminate into contact with each of the containers at once. The laminate is moved forward through the container, and the laminate is moved forward through the container. 8. The method of claim 7, including the step of pressing onto each of the containers. 14. In the spraying step, the laminate is supplied from a supply means having a first brake; a first brake, when engaged, prevents the supply of laminate to the labeling station; and further comprising: removing said first layer by a picking means having a second brake. the second brake, when engaged, prevents pick-up of the first layer; Further, during the supplying step, one of the first and second brakes is engaged. At the same time, the other brake is disengaged, and during the picking up process, the first and second brakes are 7. The other of the brakes is engaged and the one brake is disengaged. The method described in. 15. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the one brake includes the second brake. 16. The feeding and taking up steps are performed by a feeding means, and the feeding means is a first roller downstream of the labeling station in the direction of movement of the brake; , the first roller carries the first layer, and further goes to the labeling station. means for moving the first roller in a direction in which the engaging the second brake and moving the first roller from the labeling station. advance the laminate through the container by moving it away from the container; engaging a first brake and directing the first roller toward the labeling station; moving in this direction and picking up the first layer with the picking means. The method according to claim 14. 17. The protective coating layer fills in surface flaws of the container to make the surface flaws less noticeable. 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the method comprises: 18. Forming a container of glass material, covering the glass container with an acrylic coating and bombarding it. A method for manufacturing a container, comprising a step of increasing impact resistance. 19. Forming a container of glass material and coating said glass container with an acrylic coating to make it resistant. A method for manufacturing a container, comprising a step of increasing abrasion resistance. 20. Molding a glass container to obtain a glass container with at least one surface irregularity molding, coating the container with a coating material and filling the surface defects with the coating material to eliminate the defects. A method for manufacturing a glass container, comprising the step of reducing visibility. 21. Covering the container with a coating material and filling any surface flaws or microcracks with the coating material. The structure and appearance of the glass container are modified to reduce the visibility of the scratches. How to do good.