Apparatus for applying tape to a frame for glazing

摘要

A tape applicator for application of a double-sided adhesive tape to a member which can be cut and assembled to form a frame for glazing for a skylight, a window or a door. The tape applicator includes a spindle for accepting a plurality of rolls of tape and apparatus for guiding the frame member past the roll of tape to permit accurate and dependable application of the tape to the frame member. A spring mounted block urges the tape into tight, adhesively bonded relation with the frame member at the desired location. The guiding apparatus is removable to allow selection and installation of an appropriate guiding apparatus configured to accept the cross-sectional size and shape of the particular frame member to which it is desired to apply tape. A wall acts as a stop to align the tape with the frame member. When the tape from a particular roll has been exhausted, the remaining core can be pushed past the wall into a recess to allow advancement of the next available roll into position.