Apparatus and method for connecting the ends of a cut length of ribbon

摘要

This invention relates to an improvement in an automatic apparatus and method for coupling a workpiece to a specified position along a continuous length of ribbon and then cutting a length of ribbon therefrom to a predetermined length, which improvement provides for grasping the cut length of ribbon and welding the ends together. A pair of clamping jaws grasps a piece of ribbon at a predetermined position just prior to cutting the ribbon from a continuous length of ribbon, then turns the ribbon to align the end over a sonic welding anvil, and welding the ends of the ribbon together and discharging the ribbon from the apparatus.