Device to apply decorative trim to textile surfaces

Abstract

A device to apply a trim to textile surfaces is provided that can cut, fold, and adhere end pieces of the trim. The device includes a material holder assembly configured to hold and dispense a roll of trim material and a roll of adhesive material; a control and heating assembly including control inputs, status indicators, control electronics, a heating element and a heating chamber configured to receive the trim material and the adhesive material from the material holder assembly; and a cutting and forming compartment including drive rollers, a cutting device, a folding mechanism configured to fold cut ends of the trim material and the adhesive material, and pressing mechanisms to press the folded cut ends of the trim and adhesive material so that the folded ends are adhered to the remainder of respective trim material lengths.

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