| 摘要 |
<p>A method of affixing backing (20) to plates (30) involves the use of apparatus (10) forming part of a continuous production line (40) for the manufacture of vehicle registration number plates (50). An elongate of web the backing (20) is advanced through the apparatus (10). The web of backing (20) is comprised of a series of web lengths marked out thereon by transverse lines (65) of perforations. The method includes halting advancement of the web of backing (20) when a perforated line (65) is adjacent an advanceable and retractable blade (135), such that a leading edge of the plate (30) is aligned with the line perforated (65) of the web of backing (20). The blade (135) is then retracted and the plate (30) and the web of backing (20) are advanced together so as to present a web length in face-to-face contact with, and so as to be bonded to, the plate (30). The plate (30), together with the web length bonded thereto, is then separated from the web of backing (20) by tearing the web of backing (20) along the perforated lines (65) thereof that coincide with the ends of the plate (30).</p> |
