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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2008
Gianni Minganti, Imola, IT;
Gianni Minganti, Imola, IT;
Sacmi Cooperativa Meccanici Imola Societa' Cooperativa, Imola (Bologna), IT;
Abstract
A machine for labelling containers (), comprising first transport means () for positioning at least a container () at a time in a labelling position, second transport means () for positioning an annular heat-shrinkable label () below the at least a container () in a labelling position, raising means () for raising the label () for inserting the label from below onto a container () in a labelling position, and dispensing means () for investing the label () with a hot fluid; the dispensing means () being unconstrained to the second transport means () such as to be stationary with respect to the labels () which advance, activated by the second transport means (), and are configured such as to perform heat-shrinkage of at least a portion of the label () inserted on the at least a container () in a labelling position thereon, in which the portion extends over an entire axial development of the label ().