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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2008
Applicants:
Antonio Secchi, Pully, CH;
Giuseppe Femia, Pully, CH;
Inventors:
Antonio Secchi, Pully, CH;
Giuseppe Femia, Pully, CH;
Assignee:
Sidel Holdings & Technology S.A., Pully, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65C 9/06 (2006.01); B65B 3/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A system for the angular orientation and detection of containers being processed in labelling machines. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system for the detection and angular orientation of containers in labelling machines with a rotating turntable for handling the containers. The turntable is provided with a plurality of motor-driven pans which support and handle the containers. Four image cameras are controlled so as to acquire a set of four images which replicate the container image throughout the side surface or perimeter of the container.