Patent · US Expired

Carrier tape

US4708245A · kind A · utility

21Cited by
5References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 1987
Grant dateNov 24, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/80
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carrier tape is provided comprising a longitudinally extending base strip, a generally coextensive cover strip, and at least one elongated profile strip bonded to one of the other strips. Each of the strips is extruded of a plastic material and at least one of the base or cover strips is formed with an integral longitudinal profile which engages the profile of the profile strip in a continuous mechanical interlock. The base strip is provided with longitudinally spaced cavities for receiving products to be carried. Either the base strip or profile strip is provided with spaced sprocket holes for driving the tape.

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