Robotic tape applicator and method
US7093641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1798
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of fastening a first curved part to a second curved part comprises placing the second part into a specified orientation in relation to a robotically controlled tape applicator, applying two-sided adhesive tape along a non-linear path over the surface of the second part, and placing the first part into registry with the second part to adhere to the adhesive tape. A robotic tape applicator comprises a computer adapted to control a robotic arm, guide means, tensioning means and cutting means.
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