Aligning means for tape splicer
US4475970A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 1983 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1783
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrally formed ratchet (90) and star wheel (95) is disclosed which rotates in unison with a tape applicator wheel (85). Eccentrically formed fingers (96a-d) cooperate with a downwardly facing wall to align and position applicator wheel (85) into correct position after each reciprocation of the splicer (30). Correct alignment is essential because a cutter blade 127 cuts the tape on the applicator wheel into pre-determined lengths by passing through a notch (104) in applicator wheel (85). Misalignment of the applicator wheel (85) may cause blade (127) to impact the applicator wheel (85) itself, damaging or destroying it.
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