Robotic tape applicator and method
USRE40885E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
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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