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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 05, 2009
Applicants:
Fabrizio Germini, Parma, IT;
Antonio Secchi, Parma, IT;
Inventors:
Fabrizio Germini, Parma, IT;
Antonio Secchi, Parma, IT;
Assignee:
Sidel S.p.A., Parma, IT;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01B 11/26 (2006.01); B65C 9/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65C 9/067 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems and methods for the angular orientation and detection of containers being processed in labeling machines are provided. An apparatus is provided comprising a rotating turntable, a plurality of motor-driven pans each having a controller, an optical sensor and an illuminating device. Also discussed are methods for the detection and angular orientation of containers in labeling machines with such an apparatus.