Tape sticking machine

Abstract

To provide a tape sticking machine capable efficiently sticking an adhesive tape to a floor surface so as to cover a long cable and achieving clean finishing.SOLUTION: This tape sticking machine comprises: a body member 18 having a feed-out port 18a that is formed vertically therethrough; an operation member 20 operated when a user M moves the body member 18 back and forth; a tape roll support member 24 that is installed on the upper surface side of the body member 18 and that supports a tape roll 22 having an adhesive tape 16 wound thereon so as to be horizontally rotatable; left and right pressing roller devices 30(1) and 30(2) attached left and right as a pair to the position behind the feed-out port 18a on the lower surface side of the body member 18; and wheels 38(1) and 38(2) that are attached left and right as a pair to the position before the left and right pressing roller devices 30(1) and 30(2) on the lower surface side of the body member 18 and that support the body member 18 so as to be movable back and forth.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a tape applicator used to apply adhesive tape to a floor surface, and more particularly to a tape applicator capable of applying adhesive tape to a floor surface so as to cover a long cable. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there has been a tape application tool for applying protective tape or the like to paved road surfaces, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. This tape application tool includes a main body that rotatably holds a wound tape, a front roller provided in front of the main body in the tape application direction, a rear roller provided in rear of the main body in the tape application direction and pressing downward the tape pulled out from the wound tape, and a handle for moving and operating the main body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-526677 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When electrical equipment is brought into an event hall or conference room and used, it is necessary to connect a temporary wiring cable to supply power, but since it is necessary to prevent long cables laid on the floor from obstructing the passage of event participants, it is common to cover the cables with adhesive tape on the floor. However, this process is very time-consuming and it is not easy to achieve a neat finish.

[0005] For example, the tape application tool in Patent Document 1 is a tool for applying the entire tape flatly to the floor surface, and does not take into consideration applying tape to cover three-dimensional cables, so it cannot solve this problem.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned background art, and aims to provide a tape applicator that can efficiently apply adhesive tape to a floor surface so as to cover a long cable, and can also produce a neat finish. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention is a tape applicator used to attach adhesive tape to a floor surface so as to cover a long cable in order to secure the cable to the floor surface, and comprises: a main body member having an outlet port that penetrates in the vertical direction; a driving member for moving the main body member in the forward and backward directions; a tape roll support member that is installed on the upper surface of the main body member and supports a tape roll wound with the adhesive tape so that it can rotate in the forward and backward directions; a left pressure roller device and a right pressure roller device that are attached in pair to the left and right on the underside of the main body member at a position rearward of the outlet port; and leg members that are attached in pair to the left and right on the underside of the main body member at a position forward of the left pressure roller device and the right pressure roller device and support the main body member so that it can move in the forward and backward directions.

[0008] The left pressure roller device has a left roller with a cylindrical outer shape and a left rotating shaft that supports the left roller sideways, and the left rotating shaft is fixed to the main body member at an angle such that the left end is positioned forward of the right end, and the left roller is mounted on the left rotating shaft so that it can rotate around the left rotating shaft and move in the axial direction of the left rotating shaft.

[0009] The right-side pressure roller device has a right-side roller with a cylindrical outer shape and a right-side rotating shaft that supports the right-side roller laterally, and the right-side rotating shaft is fixed to the main body member at an angle such that the right end is positioned forward of the left end, and the right-side roller is mounted on the right-side rotating shaft so that it can rotate around the right-side rotating shaft and move in the axial direction of the right-side rotating shaft.

[0010] When a user operates the operating member to move the main body member forward, the adhesive tape pulled out from the tape roll is fed sequentially through the feeding opening to the underside of the main body member and enters between the left and right rollers and the floor. When the cable placed on the floor enters the underside of the main body member, it is covered with the adhesive tape and enters the space between the left and right rollers, and its left and right sides are pressed between the left and right rollers, and it is guided to the center position in the width direction of the adhesive tape. The adhesive tape adheres to the floor surface as the left and right regions of the cable are pressed downward by the left and right rollers.

[0011] It is also preferable to provide a cable guide member attached to the underside of the main body member at a position forward of the outlet, for guiding the cable placed on the floor surface into the space between the left roller and the right roller.It is also preferable to provide a tape guide member on the underside of the main body member near the outlet, for guiding the adhesive tape fed through the outlet to the height of the lower ends of the left roller and the right roller.

[0012] Furthermore, it is preferable that the leg members are wheels that can rotate in the front-rear direction. When the cable guide member is provided, the leg members may be wheels that are attached to the cable guide member and can rotate in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, the driving member is, for example, an operating member that the user operates when moving the main body member manually. Alternatively, the driving member may be an automatic traveling device that moves the main body member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] The tape applicator of the present invention can apply adhesive tape to a floor surface so as to cover long cables very efficiently and with a neat finish. Furthermore, since it is equipped with two pressure roller devices with a unique structure, it is very easy to use, as there is no need to readjust or replace specific components even if the number or thickness of cables changes. Furthermore, because the structure is simple, it can be manufactured inexpensively.

[0014] Furthermore, the tape application machine of the present invention is a device that can be used to apply adhesive tape to a floor surface so as to cover a cable, but it is also very convenient because it can apply the entire adhesive tape flatly to the floor surface, like the tape application tool of Patent Document 1. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1(a) is a view from the left side showing the tape application work being performed using the first embodiment of the tape application machine of the present invention, and FIG. 1(b) is an AA cross-sectional view showing the finished state in which adhesive tape has been applied to the floor surface and the cable has been fixed. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is an enlarged view of the first embodiment of the taping machine from the left side, showing a state in which no tape roll is set on the tape roll support member (a), and a state in which a tape roll is set and the tape application operation is being performed (b). [Figure 3] 1A is an enlarged view of the taping machine of the first embodiment seen from above, showing a state in which a tape roll is not set on the tape roll support member, and FIG. 1B is a view showing a state in which a tape roll is set and the tape application operation is being performed. [Figure 4] 1A is an enlarged view of the taping machine of the first embodiment as seen from the floor side, showing a state in which no tape roll is set on the tape roll support member, and FIG. 1B is a view showing a state in which a tape roll is set and the tape application operation is being performed. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the tape application work being performed using the tape application machine of the first embodiment, viewed from behind, in which (a) shows the operation of the left and right rollers when there are two cables, and (b) shows the operation of the left and right rollers when there are four cables. [Figure 6] 1A is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the tape applicator of the present invention, in which (a) is a diagram from the left side showing the state in which the end of the adhesive tape has been processed after the tape application work has been performed, and (b) is a diagram from the left side showing the state in which the tape is stored in a storage location. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the taping machine of the second embodiment as seen from the floor side, showing a state in which no tape roll is set on the tape roll support member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] A first embodiment of the taping machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 5. The taping machine 10 of this embodiment is a device used when applying an adhesive tape 16 to a floor surface 14 so as to cover a long cable 12 in order to fix the cable 12 to the floor surface 14. Figure 1(a) shows a state in which a user M is performing a tape application operation using the taping machine 10. Hereinafter, the application direction of the adhesive tape 16 (the left side of the paper) will be referred to as the front side, and the opposite side will be referred to as the rear side, and the left side as viewed from the user M (the front side of the paper) will be referred to as the left side, and the opposite side will be referred to as the right side.

[0017] 1(b) shows the finished state in which adhesive tape 16 is attached to floor surface 14 and two cables 12 are fixed thereto. Adhesive tape 16 has a thin, soft base material 16a with a layer of adhesive 16b provided on the backside thereof, and is characterized in that the adhesive 16b layer is not provided in the central portion of base material 16a in the width direction (the portion that comes into contact with cables 12). Use of this adhesive tape 16 can prevent adhesive 16b from adhering to cables 12, and also makes it possible to fine-tune the position of cables 12 in the longitudinal direction after the finished state is achieved.

[0018] Next, the configuration of the taping machine 10 will be described with reference to Figures 2 to 4. The taping machine 10 has a main body member 18 made of a substantially square plate material, and a feed opening 18a that penetrates in the vertical direction is provided in the approximate center of the main body member 18. The feed opening 18 is an elongated hole that is long in the left-right direction and is large enough to allow the adhesive tape 16 to pass through with ease.

[0019] An operating member 20 (driving member) that is operated by the user M when manually moving the main body member 18 in the forward and backward directions is attached to the rear end of the main body member 18. The operating member 20 is a rod-shaped member of a predetermined length, with its tip end axially attached to the rear end of the main body member 18 and its rear end forming a grip portion that is held by the user M.

[0020] A tape roll support member 24 is installed on the upper surface of the main body member 18. The tape roll support member 24 supports a tape roll 22 around which the adhesive tape 16 is wound so that the tape roll 22 can rotate in the front-rear direction. The tape roll support member 24 is composed of a drum 26 having a pair of flange portions 26b provided slightly inward at both ends of a shaft 26a, and a pair of support plates 28 that support the left and right ends of the shaft 26a of the drum 26. The length of the shaft 26a of the drum 26 is slightly longer than the length of the tape roll 22. The outer diameter of the two flange portions 26b is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the tape roll 22 and is positioned so as to fit exactly within the space inside the tape roll 22. The base end of the support plate 28 is fixed to the main body member 18 and stands upward, and the upper end has a bearing portion 28a that pivotally supports the end of the shaft 26a. When setting the tape roll 22 on the tape roll support member 24, the tape roll 22 is attached to the outside of the drum 26, and both ends of the shaft 26a of the drum 26 are supported by the bearing portions 28a of the support plate 28, resulting in the state shown in Figures 2(b) and 3(b).

[0021] A pair of left and right pressure roller devices 30(1) and 30(2) are attached to the lower surface of the main body member 18 at positions rearward of the delivery opening 18a.

[0022] As shown in Figure 4(a), the left pressure roller device 30(1) has a cylindrical left roller 32(1) and a left rotation shaft 34(1) that supports the left roller 32(1) in a horizontal orientation. The left and right ends of the left rotation shaft 34(1) are supported by a pair of stopper plates 36(1), and the left rotation shaft 34(1) is fixed to the main body member 18 at an angle such that the left end is positioned forward of the right end. The left roller 32(1) is mounted on the left rotation shaft 34(1) so as to be rotatable around the left rotation shaft 34(1) and movable in the axial direction of the left rotation shaft 34(1) between the pair of stopper plates 36(1).

[0023] As shown in FIG. 4(a), the right pressure roller device 30(2) has a cylindrical right roller 32(2) and a right rotation shaft 34(2) that supports the right roller 32(2) laterally. The right and left ends of the right rotation shaft 34(2) are supported by a pair of stopper plates 36(2), and the right rotation shaft 34(2) is fixed to the main body member 18 at an angle such that the right end is positioned forward of the left end. The right roller 32(2) is mounted on the right rotation shaft 34(2) so that it can rotate around the right rotation shaft 34(2) and move axially between the pair of stopper plates 36(2) of the right rotation shaft 34(2). It is preferable that the left rotation shaft 34(1) and the right rotation shaft 34(2) be inclined at the same angle.

[0024] A pair of left and right leg members that support the main body member 18 so that it can move in the front-to-rear direction are attached to the underside of the main body member 18 at a position forward of the two pressure roller devices 30(1), 30(2). In the tape applicator 10, the pair of leg members are wheels 38(1), 38(2) that can rotate in the front-to-rear direction. It is preferable that the leg members be wheels, but if conditions are suitable, they may be changed to protrusions that can smoothly slide in contact with the floor surface 14.

[0025] A cable guide member 40 is attached to the underside of the main body member 18 at a position forward of the feed-out opening 28a, for guiding the cable 12 placed on the floor surface 14 into the space between the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2). In the tape application machine 10, the cable guide member 40 is a pair of left and right rod members 40a(1), 40a(2) that stand downward and have their upper ends fixed to the underside of the main body member 18. The lengths of the rod members 40a(1), 40a(2) are sufficiently long so that their lower ends do not come into contact with the floor surface 14, and the distance between the rod members 40a(1) and 40a(2) is preferably set to approximately several to ten times the diameter of the cable 12.

[0026] A tape guide member 42 is attached near the feed opening 18a on the underside of the main body member 18 to guide the adhesive tape 16 fed through the feed opening 18a to the height of the lower ends of the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2). In the taping machine 10, the tape guide member 42 is a horizontal bar 42a that is positioned slightly higher than the lower ends of the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2), and both ends of the horizontal bar 42a are supported and fixed by a pair of left and right standing plates 42b that are fixed to the underside of the main body member 18 and stand upright downward.

[0027] To explain how the adhesive tape 16 is handled after the tape roll 22 is set on the tape roll support member 24, the adhesive tape 16 is pulled out from the tape roll 22 and passed through the feed opening 18a. The adhesive tape 16 fed out from the feed opening 18a is then guided so that it slides against the front and lower peripheral surfaces of the horizontal bar 42a and is positioned below the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2), resulting in the state shown in Figures 2(b), 3(b), and 4(b). The two cables 12 placed on the floor surface 14 are positioned between the adhesive tape 16 and the floor surface 14.

[0028] Next, the usage and operation of the taping machine 10 will be described, with the states shown in Figures 2(b), 3(b), and 4(b) being the initial state. When the user M operates the operating member 20 to push the main body member 18 forward, the adhesive tape 16 pulled out from the tape roll 22 is fed out sequentially to the underside of the main body member 18 through the feeding opening 18a, and is guided by the horizontal bar 42a of the tape guide member 42 to enter between the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2) and the floor surface 14.

[0029] The two cables 12 placed on the floor surface 14 have their portions that were in front of the main body member 18 enter the underside of the main body member 18 in order, pass between the rod members 40a(1) and 40a(2) of the cable guide member 40, and, covered with adhesive tape 16, enter the space between the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2).

[0030] At this time, the left roller 32(1) rotates around the left rotation shaft 34(1) and, because the left rotation shaft 34(1) is slightly tilted, attempts to move rightward along the left rotation shaft 34(1). Similarly, the right roller 32(2) rotates around the right rotation shaft 34(2) and, because the right rotation shaft 34(2) is slightly tilted, attempts to move left and right along the right rotation shaft 34(2). As a result, as shown in FIG. 5( a), the left and right sides of the two cables 12 are pressed between the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2) and guided (gathered) to the center position in the width direction of the adhesive tape 16. Then, the areas of the adhesive tape 16 located on the left and right sides of the two cables 12 are pressed downward by the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2), respectively, and adhered to the floor surface 14.

[0031] Furthermore, when the user M continues to push the main body member 18 forward, the above-mentioned operation is repeated, and the adhesive tape 16 can be attached to the floor surface 14 so as to cover the entire long cable 12.

[0032] Up to this point, the description has been given assuming that there are two cables 12. However, even if the number or thickness of the cables 12 is changed, the method of use and operation of the tape applicator 10 remain the same. Figure 5(b) is a diagram corresponding to Figure 5(a) described above, and shows the operation of the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2) when the number of cables 12 increases to four. When there are four cables 12, the distance between the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2) automatically increases accordingly. However, the four cables 12 are still pressed by the left roller 32(1) and the right roller 32(2), and the four cables 12 are guided (gathered) to the center position in the width direction of the adhesive tape 16, so the applicator can be smoothly applied in the same way as when there are two cables 12.

[0033] As described above, the tape applicator 10 can very efficiently apply adhesive tape 16 to the floor surface 14 so as to cover the long cables 12, and can also produce a neat finish. Furthermore, since it is equipped with two pressure roller devices 30(1), 30(2) with a unique structure, it is not necessary to readjust or replace the positional relationship of specific components even if the number or thickness of the cables 12 changes, making it very easy to use. Furthermore, because the structure is simple, it can be manufactured inexpensively.

[0034] Furthermore, the tape applicator 10 is a device that can be used to apply adhesive tape 16 to a floor surface 14 so as to cover a cable 12, but it is also very convenient because it can apply the entire adhesive tape 12 flatly to the floor surface 14, like the tape applicator tool of Patent Document 1.

[0035] Next, a second embodiment of the taping machine of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 6 and 7. The taping machine 44 of this embodiment is similar in configuration to the above-mentioned taping machine 10, and the basic method of use and operation are also almost the same, so here, the same components as those in the taping machine 10 are given the same reference numerals and their explanations are omitted, and only the differences in configuration will be described in order.

[0036] The above-described taping machine 10 has a feed opening 18a consisting of an elongated hole provided in the approximate center of the main body member 18, whereas the taping machine 44 has a feed opening 18b consisting of a notch with one end of the elongated hole opened. The use of a feed opening 18b consisting of a notch makes it even easier to set the tape roll 22 on the tape roll support member 24 and to position the end of the adhesive tape 16 on the underside of the main body member 18 through the feed opening 18b.

[0037] The tape applicator 44 has a new configuration that is not included in the above-described tape applicator 10, namely, a generally L-shaped tape applicator plate 46 that protrudes rearward from the rear end of the main body member 18. The tape applicator plate 46 is a plate that adheres and holds the end of the adhesive tape 16 after the tape has been applied to the floor surface 14, and is extremely convenient to have.

[0038] In the above-described taping machine 10, the tape roll support member 24 is installed approximately in the center of the main body member 18 in the front-to-rear direction. In contrast, in the taping machine 44, the tape roll support member 24 is installed closer to the front end of the main body member 18. Furthermore, the front ends of the pair of support plates 28 each extend straight downward to form a long edge 28b. FIG. 6(b) shows the taping machine 44 stored in a predetermined storage location. The taping machine 44 can be placed stably in the storage location by raising the edge 28b so that it abuts the floor surface 14. In this case, the slit-shaped bearing portion 28a provided in the support plate 28 is preferably provided at an oblique angle to prevent the shaft 26a of the drum 26 from falling off. Furthermore, the bearing portion 28a is preferably located away from the edge 28a to prevent the tape roll 22 from contacting the floor surface 14.

[0039] In the above-described taping machine 10, the wheels 38(1), 38(2) are attached to the underside of the main body member 18, whereas in the taping machine 44, they are attached to the cable guide member 40 (rod members 40(1), 40(2)). The wheels 38(1), 38(2) are members for supporting the main body member 18 so that it can move in the front-to-rear direction, and even when attached as in the taping machine 44, the same operation can be performed.

[0040] Additionally, whereas in the above-described taping machine 10, the tip of the operating member 20 is axially attached to the rear end of the main body member 18, in the taping machine 44, the tip of the operating member 20 is axially attached to approximately the center of the main body member 18, at a position slightly forward of the rotation axes 34(1), 34(2) of the two rollers 32(1), 32(2). In the case of the taping machine 10, if the user M operates the operating member 20 incorrectly, there is a possibility that the wheels 38(1), 38(2) on the front side may become loose, but in the case of the taping machine 44, the wheels 38(1), 38(2) are less likely to become loose.

[0041] In this way, the taping machine 44 can provide the same effects as the taping machine 10 described above, and can be used more conveniently and comfortably.

[0042] The tape applicator of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the structure of each of the above-described components can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the intended operation of the present invention. For example, the operating member, which is the driving member, may be a short, handheld type. By using a handheld operating member, it is possible to easily apply adhesive tape when fixing a short cable to a floor surface or when fixing only one cable. Furthermore, by making the operating member handy, it is possible to reduce the weight and to use a structure in which the weight of the main body can be adjusted using a removable weight. The short handle of the handheld type is preferably fixed rather than hinged at the base so that the pressing force is easily transmitted to the floor surface. In addition, it is preferable to use a material with a resilient surface, such as urethane rubber, for the roller 32 to improve its ability to apply tape to uneven surfaces.

[0043] One end of the operating member 20 is attached to the rear end of the main body member 18 so that the user M operates to push the main body member 18 forward, but it may also be modified to have one end attached to the front end of the main body member 18 so that the user M operates to pull the main body member 18 forward. The driving member may also be modified to an automatic traveling device such as a traveling robot equipped with a driving device such as an electric motor.

[0044] Furthermore, the left pressure roller device has its left rotation shaft fixed to the main body member at an angle that positions the left end further forward than the right end, but the angle of the tilt can be set appropriately according to the thickness and weight of the cable to be fixed so that the force pressing against the side of the cable is appropriate. The same applies to the right pressure roller device. For example, if the cable is a typical AC cable (a relatively thin and lightweight cable) used in computers, projectors, etc., the tilt angle is preferably about 3 to 7 degrees, and more preferably about 5 to 6 degrees.

[0045] The above-described tape roll support member 24 shows one example of a preferred structure of a tape roll support member, and can be changed to a different structure taking into consideration the size of the tape roll (inner diameter, axial length, etc.) and ease of attaching and detaching the tape roll, etc.

[0046] The cable guide member is a member for smoothly guiding multiple cables placed on the floor into the space between the left and right rollers, and by providing the cable guide member, work can be carried out smoothly even when the cables are placed somewhat messily. However, the cable guide member may be omitted if not necessary.

[0047] The tape guide members are members for guiding the adhesive tape fed through the feeding port to the height of the lower ends of the left roller and the right roller, and by providing the tape guide members, the adhesive tape can always be guided to the appropriate position even when the outer diameter of the tape roll changes significantly as the adhesive tape is pulled out from the tape roll. However, the cable guide members may be omitted if not necessary.

[0048] Furthermore, there are no particular limitations on the type, size, etc. of the adhesive tape used in the tape applicator of the present invention. For example, the above-mentioned adhesive tape 16 is unique in that it does not have a layer of adhesive 16b in the center of the width direction of the base material 16a, but a general product in which a layer of adhesive 16b is provided over the entire back surface of the base material 16a can also be used in the same way. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 10,44 Tape applicator 12 Cable 14 Floor 16 adhesive tape 18 Main body member 18a, 18b Outlet 20 Operating member (driving member) 22 tape rolls 24 Tape roll support member 30(1) Left side pressure roller device 30(2) Right side pressure roller device 32(1) Left roller 32(2) Right roller 34(1) Left rotating shaft 34(2) Right rotation axis 38(1),38(2) Wheels [leg members] 40 Cable guide member 42 Tape guide member

Claims

1. A tape applicator used to attach adhesive tape to a floor surface so as to cover a long cable in order to fix the cable to the floor surface, comprising: a main body member having a feed-out opening penetrating in the vertical direction; a driving member for moving the main body member in the front-rear direction; a tape roll support member installed on the upper surface of the main body member and supporting a tape roll around which the adhesive tape is wound so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction; a left pressure roller device and a right pressure roller device attached as a pair on the left and right sides to a position on the underside of the main body member rearward of the feed-out opening; and leg members attached as a pair on the left and right sides to a position on the underside of the main body member forward of the left pressure roller device and the right pressure roller device, supporting the main body member so as to be movable in the front-rear direction, the left pressure roller device has a left roller having a cylindrical outer shape and a left rotation shaft that supports the left roller laterally, the left rotation shaft is fixed to the main body member at an angle such that the left end is disposed forward of the right end, and the left roller is mounted on the left rotation shaft so as to be rotatable around the left rotation shaft and movable in the axial direction of the left rotation shaft, the right pressure roller device has a right roller having a cylindrical outer shape and a right rotation shaft that supports the right roller laterally, the right rotation shaft is fixed to the main body member at an angle such that the right end is disposed forward of the left end, and the right roller is attached to the right rotation shaft so as to be rotatable around the right rotation shaft and movable in the axial direction of the right rotation shaft, When a user operates the operating member to move the main body member forward, the adhesive tape pulled out from the tape roll is fed out sequentially to the underside of the main body member through the feeding port and enters between the left roller and the right roller and the floor surface, When the cable placed on the floor enters the underside of the main body member, it is covered with the adhesive tape and enters the space between the left roller and the right roller, and the left and right sides of the cable are pressed between the left roller and the right roller so as to be sandwiched between the left roller and the right roller, and the cable is guided to a position at the center in the width direction of the adhesive tape, The adhesive tape is adhered to the floor surface by the left and right rollers pressing the adhesive tape downward in the areas located on the left and right sides of the cable.

2. 2. The tape applicator according to claim 1, further comprising a cable guide member attached to the underside of the main body member at a position forward of the outlet, for guiding the cable placed on the floor surface into the space between the left roller and the right roller.

3. 3. A tape applicator as described in claim 1 or 2, further comprising a tape guide member located near the outlet on the underside of the main body member, for guiding the adhesive tape fed through the outlet to the height of the lower ends of the left roller and the right roller.

4. 3. The tape applicator according to claim 1, wherein the leg members are wheels that are rotatable in the forward and backward directions.

5. 3. The tape applicator according to claim 2, wherein said leg members are wheels attached to said cable guide member and rotatable in the forward and backward directions.

6. 3. A tape applicator according to claim 1, wherein said driving member is an operating member that is operated by said user when said user moves said main body member by hand.

7. 3. The tape applicator according to claim 1, wherein the driving member is an automatic traveling device that moves the main body member.

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