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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 29, 1999
Wolfgang Fiwek, Wohltorf, DE;
Heineken Technical Services B.V., Zoeterwoude, NL;
Abstract
A method and an apparatus is disclosed for decorating cylindrical and non-cylindrical containers by a continuous process. The containers ( ) are decollated and rotated on a transport path ( ) as well as stopped and secured using a marking ( ) on the container ( ). The containers ( ) are set in rotation at the transfer location ( ) and brought into contact with a pressure head ( ′). A contact line is formed between the carrier conveyor ( ) for the decors and the rotating container ( ) which moves with the container ( ) over a predetermined path. The apparatus provides a novel positioning device ( ) for the containers ( ) and to two embodiments of a pressure head ( ′).