Tape splicing device
US5676792A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/377
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A splicing device includes a bracket for mounting on a sealing machine frame, a shaft rotatably mounted on the bracket, the bracket carrying a spindle on each end thereof for a roll of tape, a first handle and brake on one end of the shaft for releasably locking the arm in one position, and a second handle on the other end of the shaft for rotating the shaft and arm, a wiper roller and a separation roller mounted on the frame. A first roll of tape is dispensed from one spindle to a taping head, and a second, fresh roll of tape is on the other spindle. When the first roll of tape is almost completely dispensed, the brake is released and the arm rotated to contact the second roll of tape with the adhesive surface of the first roll. Continued rotation of the arm causes the first roll to wrap partially around the second roll, whereby a paper tab on the leading end of the second roll attaches to the first roll of tape to start dispensing the second roll of tape in overlapping relationship with the trailing end of the first roll. The arm rotates until the used roll passes between the wiper and separation rollers, whereby the trailing end of the used roll engages the separation roll and t…
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