process for applying labels to tires, and apparatus for labeling tires.

摘要

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for labeling vehicle wheel tires. apparatus (18) comprises an application head (30) having a support surface (32) for a label (19) to be applied, at least one label feeder (23, 24) and movement devices (22) connected to the application head (30). movement devices (22) are configured to move the application head (30) between the label feeder (23, 24) to capture a label (19), and a label application area (26) (19) on a green tire (2). the apparatus further comprises a guide device (25) located in the application zone (26). the guide device (25) comprises a guide (41) extending along a predefined path and a movable support (42) along the guide (41). a connection device (44) of the bracket (42) is operably coupled to the application head (30) to removably couple the application head (30) to the support (42) and move it together with the support (42) along the preset route while applying the label (19) to the green tire (2).