Method and apparatus for tensioning cover tape
US6820401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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25Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K13/021
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for packaging parts in compartments of a carrier tape and affixing a cover tape over the carrier tape to trap the parts in the compartments. The method and apparatus provide for deflecting a flange of the carrier tape and sealing the cover tape to the deflected flange. The cover tape is tightened across the carrier tape when the carrier tape flange returns to its undeflected condition.
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