Label Tape Adhesive Transfer Mechanism for Clean Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing apparatuses for connecting label tapes often result in contamination and protruding material ends due to the separation of adhesive tape from the roll, leading to quality issues and operational problems in labeling processes.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus with a feed-through region and an adhesive application device that uses a supply element and drive elements to apply adhesive material to one label end, allowing for precise transfer and detachment of adhesive material from a transfer tape, ensuring reliable connection and minimizing residual adhesive.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesive tape is used to connect label tapes by separating from the roll, then connection is achieved, but contamination and protruding material ends occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the adhesive material from the adhesive tape carrier (transfer tape) and applies it directly to the label tape end. The transfer tape serves only as a temporary carrier that is completely removed after adhesive transfer, eliminating the problems of protruding tape ends and contamination while maintaining reliable connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The transfer tape acts as an intermediary carrier that temporarily holds the adhesive material during application. It mediates between the adhesive source and the label tape, enabling precise adhesive placement without the adhesive tape itself remaining on the label tape after connection.
2Manufacturing precision
If adhesive material is applied to label tape end, then connection quality improves, but residual adhesive may remain
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive material is completely extracted from the transfer tape after application, with no residue left on the label tape. The transfer tape is fully separated, taking any excess adhesive with it, thus eliminating residual adhesive problems while maintaining precise adhesive placement for high connection quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The transfer tape with any remaining adhesive is discarded after use, ensuring that no residual adhesive remains on the label tape. This single-use carrier approach guarantees clean application without the need to clean or reuse the adhesive carrier.
3Measurement precision
If transfer tape is used for adhesive application, then adhesive transfer precision improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transfer tape mechanism is designed to be self-contained and self-actuating. The adhesive is automatically transferred from the transfer tape to the label tape through controlled movement and separation, without requiring complex external positioning or application mechanisms. The system serves itself through the inherent properties of the transfer tape and adhesive.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution ensures a clean and reliable connection of label tapes, reducing material waste and improving the quality of the labeling process by preventing residual adhesive and ensuring efficient transport.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive application device for applying adhesive material to an adhesive region of a first label end of a first label tape
Implementation Method 2
a first drive element for moving the application element along an application direction and a second drive element for driving the application element and/or the supply element for feeding and discharging the transfer tape
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for connecting label tapes, the apparatus comprising a feed-through region through which the label tapes can be guided along a transport direction, an adhesive application device for applying adhesive material to an adhesive region of a first label end of a first label tape, wherein the adhesive application device comprises an application element for applying the adhesive material in the adhesive region and a supply element for feeding a transfer tape with adhesive material to the application element and for discharging the transfer tape from the application element, wherein the apparatus comprises a first drive element for moving the application element along an application direction and a second drive element for driving the supply element for feeding and discharging the transfer tape.