摘要 |
A tape applicator 10 includes a frame 12, 13, a handle 14, mounting means 15 for mounting a reel of tape 20 and first, second and third parallel exposed rollers 11a, 11b, 11c. A first tangent plane P1 is defined between the first and second rollers 11a, 11b and a second tangent plane P2 is defined between the second and third rollers 11b, 11c, the angle defined between the tangent planes P1, P2 is obtuse and the handle 14 is located within this angle. The radial distance between the first and second rollers 11a, 11b may be less than the radial distance between the second and third rollers 11b, 11c. The rollers 11a, 11b, 11c may be arranged in an arc shape around the handle 14. The mounting means 15 may comprise an outer sleeve 15a arranged to rotate relative to an inner core 15b. There may be a guide roller 16 for guiding the tape from the reel 20 to the first roller 11a. The radii of the rollers 11a, 11b, 11c may be equal. There may be a cutting blade 17 located in the first tangent plane P1 which may be biased in a disengaged configuration and a finger operated trigger may cause it to move to an engaged configuration. |