Automated tape splicing system
US6189587A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/4621
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-roll automatic tape splicing device includes a platen which is rotatably mounted on a support frame via a shaft. Two or more tape mandrels are rotatably disposed on the platen at a substantially equal distance from the shaft, and substantially equally spaced from each other, each mandrel being capable of receiving a respective roll of tape. An index drive is operatively coupled to the platen, for selectively rotating the platen so as to successively move each mandrel into a predetermined operating position at which a web of tape can be drawn from a respective roll of tape disposed on the mandrel, and for moving a mandrel out of the operating position when the respective roll of tape is depleted. A first sensor is operatively mounted on the support frame and capable of detecting a depleted condition of a roll of tape mounted on a respective mandrel in the operating position. A second sensor is operatively mounted on the support frame and capable of detecting rotation of a mandrel in the operating position. A cutting unit is disposed on the frame and capable of severing a web of tape being drawn from a depleted roll of tape. A control unit is responsive to the first and secon…
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