Abstract: The disclosure relates to a conveying apparatus for transporting individual products, having a feed device comprising a transport means for transporting the respective product in a direction of transport which runs at an angle to the direction of gravity, wherein the transport means has a resting surface for the respective product, having a control device comprising at least one electronic component, and having a frame bearing a holder which is movable between an operating position and a maintenance position and which bears at least one electronic component, wherein the at least one electronic component, in the operating position of the holder, is ready for operation. The disclosure proposes that the control device is ready for operation also in the maintenance position. The disclosure also relates to a labeling apparatus having such a conveying apparatus and having an applicator for applying a label to the respective product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging machine which seals a cover-film at a tray, which has been previously filled with a packaging item, whereas the packaging machine comprises an upper tool and a lower tool which are pressed together during the sealing of the cover-film to the tray, and which comprises a sensor to detect misalignment of the packaging item in the tray, a misaligned tray in the lower tool between the upper and the lower tool prior to and/or during the sealing of the cover film to the tray.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a joint between a first composite structure and a second composite structure. A number of tab sections may be formed at an end of the first composite structure. The first composite structure may comprise a first skin, a second skin, and a core located between the first skin and the second skin. A tab section in the number of tab sections may comprise a first skin section of the first skin, a second skin section of the second skin, and a core section of the core. A portion of the core section may be removed from each tab section to form a number of tabs at the end of the first composite structure. The first composite structure may be attached to the second composite structure using the number of tabs to form the joint between the first composite structure and the second composite structure.

Abstract: A labeling machine, comprising a conveyor of containers, each to be labeled with a label taken by cutting from a continuous ribbon wound in a reel, and further comprising feeder elements which are adapted to convey with the appropriate timing the ribbon to a device for the intermittent cutting of each individual label, and elements for locking the label during cutting which are inserted between the cutting device and a drum for transferring the cut label to a container provided on the conveyor.

Abstract: Labeling machine, particularly for labeling containers, comprising a rotating carousel for supporting pans, at least one pair of identical labeling assemblies being provided which are arranged consecutively at the peripheral region of the rotating carousel, each one of the labeling assemblies being associated with a slider slidable on guides between a forward active position, for applying the labels to the containers supported by the rotating carousel, and a retracted position, designed to load a reel of tape provided with the labels, the protective structure, which surrounds the rotating carousel, having, at each labeling assembly, a door movable by the action of elements that connect the door to the slider which supports the labeling assembly between an open position, assumed when the labeling assembly is in the forward position, and a closed position, assumed when the labeling assembly is in the retracted position.

Abstract: There is described a labelling machine for applying labels onto articles, comprising a protective wall; one first labelling group which may move between an operative position in which it applies a plurality of labels onto corresponding articles, and a rest position; wall comprises at least one first opening which is at least partially engaged, in use, by first labelling group when it is set in operative position; first labelling group is arranged completely on a first side of wall as it is arranged in rest position, and is arranged at least partially on a second side, opposite to first side, of wall when it is arranged in operative position; wall comprises at least one first panel which may be moved between a closed position in which it covers opening, and an open position in which it leaves free opening; labelling machine comprises connecting means for connecting first panel to first labelling group at least when first labelling group moves, in use, between rest position and an intermediate position, which i

Abstract: A wind turbine blade automated production system, characterized in that the system comprising a fixed side mould, a turning side mould, at least a fixed side mould gantry spanning over the fixed side mould and at least a turning side mould gantry (9) spanning over the turning side mould, wherein each gantry is supported on an outer track and an inner track, so that each gantry is slidable along the longitudinal direction of the moulds, wherein the turning side mould is provided with a plurality of turnover hinge devices (12), wherein the inner track is provided with a plurality of gaps (10), the number and the position of which correspond to the number and the position of the turnover hinge devices (12), and the inner track is arranged at such a height that the turnover hinge devices (12) may rotate the turning side mould without any collision of the mould and the inner track.

Abstract: A bonding device for bonding a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) to a printhead assembly includes an enclosed work area; a first heater assembly provided within the enclosed work area and movable along a first path; a bending mechanism provided within the enclosed work area and adapted to bend the bonded PCB; a second heater assembly provided within the enclosed work area and movable along a second path; a nest structure for receiving the printhead assembly, the nest structure movable along a third path; and a control system to control operation of the heater assemblies, bending mechanism, and nest structure. The first path and the second path are constrained to an area within the enclosed work area, and the third path crosses a boundary of the enclosed work area.

Abstract: A device and a method, in particular for labeling containers, in particular bottles, having a corresponding conveyor device, several equipment units, in particular labeling units, and a controller as well as a control console for controlling certain unit functions. To ensure reliable operation of the device, the control console is arranged to be variable in position and at least one position detector is provided, whereby the controller enables or blocks certain functions in a safety-oriented manner as a function of the position of the control console.

Abstract: A label application assembly for labeling machines in general, comprising, downstream of a label feeder, a plate for picking up the labels, which is connected to means for transfer onto the product to be labeled, safety means being provided which are interposed between the pick-up plate and the transfer means and are adapted to intervene when the pick-up plate interacts with obstacles interposed in the region where the pick-up plate moves.

Abstract: A device and a method, in particular for labeling containers, in particular bottles, having a corresponding conveyor device, several equipment units, in particular labeling units, and a controller as well as a control console for controlling certain unit functions. To ensure reliable operation of the device, the control console is arranged to be variable in position and at least one position detector is provided, whereby the controller enables or blocks certain functions in a safety-oriented manner as a function of the position of the control console.

Abstract: A label application assembly for labeling machines in general, comprising, downstream of a label feeder, a plate for picking up the labels, which is connected to means for transfer onto the product to be labeled, safety means being provided which are interposed between the pick-up plate and the transfer means and are adapted to intervene when the pick-up plate interacts with obstacles interposed in the region where the pick-up plate moves.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus of wood pressing usable in manufacturing glued laminated wood such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL) using a number of wood veneer sheets are disclosed. A hot press used for wood pressing includes a pair of heating plates which are disposed one above the other and have pressing surfaces facing each other. The paired heating plates are both movable toward and away from each other. In operation, firstly one of the heating plates is moved toward the other heating plate to a position where the pressing surface of the one heating plate is spaced from a surface to which a veneer sheet is to be glued by a distance corresponding to the thickness of the veneer sheet. Then, the other heating plate is moved toward the one heating plate until a desired pressure is produced pressing.

Abstract: A heat shield for use in a laminator having a laminating roller includes a movable shield member. The heat shield has a retracted position in which a laminating side of the laminating roller is exposed. Additionally, the heat shield has a shielding position in which the shield member covers the laminating side of the laminating roller.

Abstract: A buckle pivotally arranged in a movable clamp 12 of a first tube holder 1 is attached with play to a buckle 120 pivotally arranged in a movable clamp 82 of a second tube holder 2. When tubes are held in the first and second tube holders 1 and 2, release of the tubes from the holders 1 and 2 is prevented by a movement of a plunger 203 in correspondence of excitation and demagnetization of a solenoid 202 for a predetermined period of operation of the apparatus after holding the tubes (i.e., for a period required from the locking of the buckle 120 until the completion of moving-down of a wafer holder).

Abstract: A buckle pivotally arranged in a movable clamp 12 of a first tube holder 1 is attached with play to a buckle 120 pivotally arranged in a movable clamp 82 of a second tube holder 2. When tubes are held in the first and second tube holders 1 and 2, release of the tubes from the holders 1 and 2 is prevented by a movement of a plunger 203 in correspondence of excitation and demagnetization of a solenoid 202 for a predetermined period of operation of the apparatus after holding the tubes (i.e., for a period required from the locking of the buckle 120 until the completion of moving-down of a wafer holder).

Abstract: A machine for packaging products using a plastic film comprises: at least a fixed frame (TF) and at least a mobile counter-frame (CM), said counter-frame (CM) can be moved between a lifted rest position and a lowered working position wherein the film is clamped against said frame (TF), the movement of the mobile counter-frame (CM) is controlled by at least a fluid-dynamic actuator (25) which works between the machine frame (11) and said mobile counter-frame. According to the invention, a link (26) is positioned between said actuator (25) and said frame (11), said link is pivoted to the actuator (21) in (27) and is pivoted to the frame (11) in (28), said link (26) is further provided with a control device (30) connected to a sensor (32), in order to automatically stop the machine from working.

Abstract: A fiber placement head movable with respect to a surface, for placing fiber tows thereon, including a feed assembly for feeding the tows to a front end of the feed assembly where the feed assembly includes first and second sets of feed tow guides, an applicator assembly at the front end to receive the tows and apply such to the surface where the applicator assembly includes first and second sets of applicator tow guides, and a device for rotating the applicator assembly relative to the feed assembly between first and second positions. In the first position, the first set of applicator guides is aligned with the first set of feed guides, and in the second position, the first set of applicator guides is aligned with the second set of feed guides.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for impermeably sealing microencapsulated or other scent slurry during the printing process. The method comprises the application of an impermeable overlay sheet over the scent slurry on a continuous web of material, using double-sided tape or other adhesive means along the periphery of the overlay sheet. Preferably an impermeable metallic foil is used for the overlay, but other impermeable sheet material (e.g., plastic sheet) may be used. The apparatus continually feeds and applies the impermeable overlay sheet also disclosed. A second, similar apparatus may be provided to mirror the first apparatus, in order to apply a second impermeable overlay sheet to the opposite surface of the scent slurry coated web, thereby preventing bleed through of the scent and/or other chemicals.

Abstract: A film pasting apparatus for pasting a color separation film on a base film used for a photomechanical process, comprises a lower table for placing a base film and having optical sensors, an upper table disposed above the lower table and having suction means and pasting means, a film tray for storing a color separation film on which a first registration mark having two line segments defining a predetermined angle and a second registration mark having two line segments parallel to the two line segments of the first registration mark are formed at positions corresponding to the sensors, film picking means for inserting the film tray into the apparatus main body below the upper table to draw the color separation film to the upper table by the suction means, film registering means for withdrawing the film tray from the apparatus to detect the registration marks of the color separation film drawn to the upper table by using the sensors, for registering the color separation film based on a result of detection of th

Abstract: Business forms may be manually inserted into cooperation with a conveyor between a folder and a sealer by providing an outer movable cover for the conveyor, and an inner normally stationary cover underneath the outer cover. An interlock, formed by a magnet and a reed switch, is provided between the inner cover and the conveyor. A slot is formed in the inner cover, with first and second guide elements extending upwardly and downwardly, respectively, from the slot. Each of the guide elements has a plate, the first guide element having one upstanding guide edge, and the second guide element having adjustably spaced first and second S-shaped guide edges. A planar transition portion of the first guide element overlaps and is connected to the second guide element, and a planar transition portion of the second guide element is connected to the bottom of the inner cover. The second guide element plate makes an angle of between about 30.degree.-60.degree.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for facilitating manual feeding of business forms into business forms handling equipment to bypass the automatic feeder, primarily in the production of mailers from forms having pressure sensitive adhesive strips. Mounted at the interface between the conveyor and folder of the handling equipment is a transparent plastic plate having a slot with forms guides, and a forms centering scale adjacent the slot. A finger opening in, and an upstanding finger tab on, the quadrate plate may be provided to allow it to be lifted out of place covering the interface area between the conveyor and folder. An interlock engaging projection is provided on the plate for stopping operation of the equipment when it is removed. One may bypass the automatic feeding of the conveyor by manually inserting forms into the slot guided by the forms guides.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for attaching replacement frictional lining material to a face of a lock-up piston for a torque converter of an automatic transmission. A housing encloses a pair of pressure plates which are electrically heated to automatically-controlled temperatures. A cylinder-and-piston assembly carries one of the pressure plates between an open position permitting a lock-up piston and a replacement friction lining material to be placed atop the other pressure plate. Closure of the door of the housing initiates an automatic cycle of application of pressure for a predetermined amount of time during which the heated pressure plates activate an adhesive material. An automatic timing device is adjustable to control the duration of application of pressure through operation of an electrically-controlled air valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for color highlighting an image portion of a photocopy including a housing provided with a storage compartment for storing a roll of transfer material and an opening for extraction of the leading end of the transfer material. A pressure member is disposed in the housing in the proximity of the opening and adapted to exert pressure or heat and pressure on the transfer material being extracted and permit transfer of part of the transfer material onto a surface of a photocopy for receiving the transfer material. A pair of guiding members prevent the transfer material from contacting the pressure member when the apparatus is not in the state of operation. In operation, the action of extraction of the transfer material and the action of exertion of pressure are accomplished by the movement of the housing.

Abstract: Apparatus for welding sheets (3a,3b) of thermoplastic material together along proximate edges including a supporting frame (25), a pair of joining rollers (11,13) mounted on the frame and forming a nip (12) with an axis parallel to the axes of the rollers, a motor (23) to drive at least one of the rollers, a horn (15) having a tip (17), and an ultrasonic transducer (39) to reciprocate the horn (15) and tip (17) in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the horn (15), the horn being so positioned in the nip (12) that the tip reciprocates in a direction transverse to the axis of the nip (12), so that proximate edges of the sheets (3a,3b) may move through the nip (12) with one edge on each side of the tip (17), be uniformly melted on their surfaces by frictional energy created by the reciprocal motion of the tip (17), and then be pressed and welded together in the nip (12). Fault detection circuitry stops the operation if the sheet material is not properly overlapping or if it runs out.

Abstract: A hand-held labeler, particularly a labeler employing a thermographic print head, utilizes improved control circuitry for accurately sensing the position of the web and controlling the operation of the print head in order accurately to control the position of the imprints on the web. When a motor is used to advance the web, the control system is operative to control the operation and speed of the web advancing motor.

Abstract: An improved L-sealing apparatus providing an L-shaped sealing bed assembly mounted at its ends and corner on three piston-and-cylinder assemblies operable upon closing of the sealing arm into adjacency with the sealing bed assembly to translatorily move the sealing bed assembly into uniform and continuous surface contact and pressure with the heating wire arrangement of the sealing arm. In another embodiment, the sealing bed assembly is fixed to the machine frame and a pair of pneumatic-electromagnetic latching assemblies are provided to magnetically engage the sealing arm at its opposite ends in its sealing disposition adjacent the sealing bed assembly to torsionally distort the sealing arm if and as necessary to bring its wire heating assemblies into parallel continuous and uniform surface contact and pressure with the sealing bed assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for making a series of coil springs pocketed within individual pockets in an elongate fabric strip comprised of two overlying plies capable of being thermally welded together. The fabric strip is fed along a guide path during which compressed coil springs are inserted between the piles with the axes of the springs substantially normal to the planes of the plies, whereafter the fabric plies are thermally welded together longitudinally and transversly to form a series of connected pocketed springs. After thermal welding, the pocketed springs are passed through a turner assembly during which the coil springs are reoriented within the fabric pockets to positions wherein the axes of the springs are transverse to the fabric strip.