Method and apparatus for splicing drip irrigation tape
US6632306B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2023/22
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of splicing together the ends of two lengths of drip irrigation tape is disclosed in which a tubular insert having an inner layer of high melting point material and an outer layer of bonding material is placed into the end of a first length of drip irrigation tape so that a portion of the insert projects outwardly from the end of the tape. The end of a second length of drip irrigation tape is then placed over the projecting end of the tubular insert so that the two tape ends are butted up against one another or close to one another. Both lengths of tape are then sealed to the outer bonding layer of the insert.
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