Non-twist tail for joining tape ends
OwnerGilles Cyr, Elvin Daleboutinventors
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Abstract
A non-twist tape transfer system for interconnecting the trailing edge of tape from a first roll of tape to the leading edge of tape from a second roll of tape includes a first element which is attachable to the trailing edge of the tape on the first roll and a second element which is attachable to the leading edge of the tape on the second roll. A spindle which is attached to the holder the first roll is mounted on rotates with the roll and has a slot which releasably receives the first element in a manner such that the first element rotates with it. The second element attachable to the first element in a manner such that it does not rotate with the first element. When the tape starts to feed from the second roll the first element pulls out of the slot and proceeds with the tape.
Claims8
A non-twist tape transfer system for interconnecting the trailing edge of tape from a first roll which is rotating about a central axis as tape is being dispensed from it, to the trailing edge of tape from a second roll of tape which is stationary, said system comprising:
- (a) a first element which is attachable to a trailing edge of the tape on said first roll;
- (b) a second element which is attachable to a leading edge of the tape on a second roll;
- (c) a spindle that rotates coaxially with said first roll, said first element being attached to said spindle so as to rotate therewith;
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- (d) said first and second elements being joined such that rotation of said first element does not cause rotation of said second element.
The system of claim wherein said first and second elements are made from a plastic material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.