SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINING HOOK FASTENER STRUCTURES

摘要

Systems and methods for joining two or more pieces of hook fastener tape. In some embodiments, the two or more pieces of tape are spliced together using ultrasonic welding. At least one of the splicing components used to splice the tapes together may be configured so that the component influences the profile of a connecting portion along which the two tapes are welded together. In some cases, at least one of the splicing components may be configured to minimize deformation of the tapes as they are welded together.

主权项

1. A method of joining two hook fastener tapes comprising:
providing a first splicing component; providing a second splicing component comprising a tape receiving channel with an extended portion, the extended portion comprising a center section between two side sections, wherein the center section projects beyond the two side sections; positioning the two hook fastener tapes relative to the first and second splicing components such that an overlay section of the two hook fastener tapes aligns with the extended portion; and splicing the two hook fastener tapes at the overlay section using ultrasonic welding to form a welded tape with a welded connection segment that corresponds to the overlay section.