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US 2012/0267047 A1Published application
Quick release head for tape applicator
AssigneeFirst Solar, Inc.
InventorsBrian Maus, Thomas Truman
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Abstract
A double sided tape applicator can include a quick release head to facilitate, for example, cleaning and tape threading.
Claims20
A quick release head for a double sided tape applicator, the head comprising:
- a first portion;
- a second portion substantially parallel to the first portion;
- a plurality of rollers positioned between the first and second portions;
- and
- a first quick release device allowing attachment or removal of the head to or from a double sided tape applicator.
2 more elements
A double sided tape applicator comprising:
- a body;
- a first spindle attached to the body and configured to receive a supply roll;
- a second spindle attached to the body and configured to receive a rewind roll;
- and
- a quick release head attached to the body by a first quick release device.
2 more elements
A method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module, the method comprising:
- forming a first section of conductor adjacent to a partially completed photovoltaic module;
- applying double sided tape adjacent to the first section of conductor with a tape applicator comprising a first quick release head;
- and
- forming a second section of conductor adjacent to the double sided tape.
1 more element
A method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module, the method comprising:
- applying double sided tape adjacent to a partially completed photovoltaic module with a tape applicator comprising a first quick release head;
- and
- forming a conductor adjacent to the double sided tape.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.