Tape winder
US5911383A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H23/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tape winder including a supply spindle for supplying tape, a take-up spindle for taking up tape from the supply spindle, and opposing sidewalls with slots therein wherein the spindles are rotatably received. A drive mechanism located on the sidewalls engage the spindles when the spindles are fully inserted within the slots. The slots preferably include a narrow throat region near their openings so that the spindles may be snap-fit within the slots. The supply spindle is preferably driven with lesser torque than the take-up spindle so that the difference in relative torque between the spindles maintains tension in the tape and causes it to wind tightly.
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