<p>A vacuum-assisted tape applicator (10) includes means for transporting the tape toward the object; means for applying the tape (14) onto adjacent first and second sides of the object (9); and means for cutting the tape (14) to form a tag. The means (40) for applying includes means for contacting the tape to the first side of the object (9) with the longitudinal centerline of the tape substantially perpendicular to the common edge; means for contacting the tape to the second side of the object with the longitudinal centerline of the tape substantially parallel to the direction of object travel; and means for wiping the tape from the longitudinal centerline toward the transverse edges to minimize bubbles under the tape and wrinkles in the tape. The apparatus can include means for holding the tape during application. The length of the leading leg of the tag can be adjusted and the applying force can also be adjusted to reduce crushing the corners of the object.</p>
申请公布号
WO0174667(A1)
申请公布日期
2001.10.11
申请号
WO2000US20904
申请日期
2000.08.01
申请人
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
发明人
JENSEN, VAN, E., JR.;MITCHELL, MICHAEL, R.;VASILAKES, LLOYD, S.;BERNARD, DAVID, C.