Tape machine
AssigneeEPIC Solutions, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey Arnold Wilkens, Timothy John Marthe, Reise Jordoon Stenberg
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Abstract
An improved automated tape applicator that applies pavement marking tape to a pavement surface. The automated tape applicator may include dual knives for cutting two or more patterns simultaneously, a hinged frame that permits an adhesion roller to be lifted off the ground when not in active use, an electronic clutch for selectively engaging a tape feed mechanism, a swiveling front tire, an automated controller for simultaneous application of multiple markings and accurate dimensioning, and/or replaceable knife inserts.
Claims13
An automated tape applicator for installing pavement marking tape on a pavement surface, comprising:
- a supply spindle onto which one or more rolls of pavement marking tape may be installed;
- an adhesion roller for applying pressure to a non-adhesive side of said pavement marking tape to adhere an adhesive side of said pavement marking tape to said pavement surface;
- an upper guide roller for directing pavement marking tape from said one or more rolls toward said adhesion roller;
- an upper feed mechanism comprising at least one roller for applying pressure to said adhesive side of said pavement marking tape to aid in engagement of said pavement marking tape by said upper guide roller, wherein said upper feed mechanism is retractable from said upper guide roller when not in use and extendable to said upper guide roller when in use;
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- a cutting mechanism disposed between said upper guide roller and said adhesion roller for cutting said pavement marking tape.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.