Apparatus and method for connecting the ends of a cut length of ribbon
US4119448A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 1977 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/709
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to an improvement in an automatic apparatus and method for coupling a workpiece to a specified position along a continuous length of ribbon and then cutting a length of ribbon therefrom to a predetermined length, which improvement provides for grasping the cut length of ribbon and welding the ends together. A pair of clamping jaws grasps a piece of ribbon at a predetermined position just prior to cutting the ribbon from a continuous length of ribbon, then turns the ribbon to align the end over a sonic welding anvil, and welding the ends of the ribbon together and discharging the ribbon from the apparatus.
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