Tape applicator and method of using

EP4330169A4Pending Publication Date: 2025-04-023M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2022795089
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-04-30
Filing Date
2022-03-30
Publication Date
2025-04-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional adhesive tape applicators fail to effectively apply tape along curved or arc-shaped surfaces, particularly in automotive paint masking, due to their inability to temporarily stretch the tape for curvilinear lines, leading to crinkling and requiring skilled manual application.

Method used

Incorporating an intermittent adhesive tape braking assembly between the unwind and the applicator head, allowing for temporary stretching of the tape when negotiating curves and releasing tension for straight-line application, enabling precise control of tape elongation for smooth, crinkle-free application.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient, crinkle-free application of adhesive tape along complex curves and straight lines, enhancing manufacturing speed and accuracy in automotive paint jobs by modulating brake pressure to accommodate various curve radii.

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Abstract

A tape applicator for applying a masking tape along a curvilinear line. The tape applicator having an adhesive tape spool unwind and an adhesive tape path from the adhesive tape spool unwind to a tape applicator head. An intermittent brake assembly located between the adhesive tape spool unwind and the tape applicator head for selectively applying a braking force to an adhesive tape traversing the adhesive tape path and a tape span between the intermittent brake assembly and the applicator head for adhesive tape elongation.
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