摘要 |
An apparatus for applying seam sealing tape (24) to an item of waterproof footwear when mounted on a last comprises a movable table means (40, 42) for supporting the footwear mounted on a last (50), mounting means (52) for mounting the ankle portion of the last on the table, and clamping means (92, 94) for clamping the footwear and last in the correct position for the application of seam sealing tape. The table means comprises a lower table (40) movable longitudinally and an upper table (42) supported thereon so as to be movable transversely. A tape applicator (34) comprises a pressure roller (36) having means enabling movement in an upward direction to follow upward variations in the contour of the footwear, and pressure control means to maintain a predetermined pressure thereon. The table means may also rotate about an upright axis to facilitate application of tape to heel and toe portions of the footwear. <IMAGE> |