摘要 |
A device for joining a leading end of a new second strip-like material to a trailing end of a supplied first strip-like material is disclosed. This device includes a joining preparation path. A stamper base is arranged midway along the joining preparation path. The first and second strip-like materials are fed to the joining preparation path by first and second feed mechanisms, respectively. The first strip-like material passes through the stamper base, and is supplied to the next process by a convey mechanism. The leading end of the second strip-like material is aligned with a predetermined position of the stamper base, and is held in position. The device includes a stamper for holding a joining tape piece by suction. When the trailing end of the first strip-like material reaches the predetermined position of the stamper base, the stamper is driven toward the stamper base, and the trailing end of the first strip-like material is joined to the leading end of the second strip-like material by the joining tape piece.
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