Adhesive applicator systems and methods
US7985316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H37/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and method are provided for affixing attachments, such as double-sided adhesive slips, to credit cards and other presentation instruments. Exemplary systems include a conveyor configured to transport the article along an article processing path, and an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly may include an advance motor configured to advance an attachment web along a web path, a peeler disposed along the web path and configured to separate an anchor portion of the attachment away from the attachment web, and a positioner disposed along the web path and configured to adjust the position of the web path relative to the article processing path, such that the anchor portion of the attachment is contacted with the article when the positioner moves the web path within sufficient proximity of the article processing path.
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