| 摘要 |
An apparatus (10) for gapping a stringer chain (C) at predetermined intervals is disclosed, which comprises an anvil (22) and a cutter (27) cooperating therewith in cutting a length of coupling elements (E) on a pair of support tapes (T, T). The cutter (27) includes a vertically movable punch (34) which is provided with a plurality of positioning prongs (36) adapted to engage in between adjascent elements (E) and hold the stringer chain (C) firmly in place during gapping thereof. <IMAGE> |
