WO2001027012A1 - Appareil de distribution de bandes - Google Patents

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WO2001027012A1
WO2001027012A1 PCT/GB2000/003840 GB0003840W WO0127012A1 WO 2001027012 A1 WO2001027012 A1 WO 2001027012A1 GB 0003840 W GB0003840 W GB 0003840W WO 0127012 A1 WO0127012 A1 WO 0127012A1
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frame
reel
tape
resilient member
peeled
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Alfred Edward Cackett
Irene Martha Martin
Dennis William Cackett
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Alfred Edward Cackett
Irene Martha Martin
Dennis William Cackett
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H35/00—Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machines; Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
    • B65H35/0006—Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices
    • B65H35/0073—Details
    • B65H35/008—Arrangements or adaptations of cutting devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2301/00—Handling processes for sheets or webs
    • B65H2301/50—Auxiliary process performed during handling process
    • B65H2301/51—Modifying a characteristic of handled material
    • B65H2301/515—Cutting handled material
    • B65H2301/5153—Details of cutting means
    • B65H2301/51532—Blade cutter, e.g. single blade cutter
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2301/00—Handling processes for sheets or webs
    • B65H2301/50—Auxiliary process performed during handling process
    • B65H2301/51—Modifying a characteristic of handled material
    • B65H2301/515—Cutting handled material
    • B65H2301/5154—Cutting handled material from hand-held or table dispenser
    • B65H2301/51541—Cutting handled material from hand-held or table dispenser with means mounted on roll of material

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  • This invention relates to dispensing apparatus for dispensing tape from annular reels of tape by peeling discrete tape lengths from the reel surface. More especially, but not exclusively, the tape has one side covered by adhesive.
  • a common problem when using tape reels is that the leading end of the tape quickly becomes re-attached to the reel outer circumference. This means that when an additional length is to be peeled, it is difficult to find the tape leading end and once found it is difficult to release the end from the reel.
  • Adhesive tape dispensers are, of course, well known.
  • One such dispenser comprises a relatively heavy base having a cylindrical core on which an annular tape reel is positioned.
  • These dispensers also generally include a surface to which the leading end of the tape is adhered and a transverse cutter positioned close to this surface.
  • the reel rotates, lengths of tape being cut by moving the tape downwardly into contact with the cutter.
  • Such dispensers suffer from the disadvantages of being heavy and cumbersome. They are also unsuitable for use with different sizes and widths of tape reel.
  • Dispensers of this type are disclosed in, for example, GB-A-2265354 and GB-A- 2306372.
  • the former discusses a dispenser which makes contact with the reel surface along one transverse line only and is therefore relatively unstable.
  • the dispenser of GB-A- 2306372 does not suffer from this disadvantage, the frame floor being generally arcuate.
  • the frame is retained in its operative position by one or more springs.
  • GB-A-2265354 two short linear springs are provides which pass between axles of rollers which define the single line of contact between the frame and the reel.
  • a shaped flexing spring member is provided to bear on the inner circumference of the reel. In each case, the effectiveness of the respective springs will become impaired as the reel thickness reduces thereby reducing the performance of the dispenser.
  • the position of the spring member is likely to impair movement of the dispenser relative to the reel.
  • this is achieved by providing a resilient member which passes between sides of the frame and the inner circumference of the tape reel.
  • it is an object of the present invention is provide a tape dispenser of compact dimensions which does not suffer from or at least alleviates many of the disadvantages to be found with existing dispensers and, more especially, which ensures the required firm seating of the frame on the reel surface notwithstanding the variations in reel diameter which occur as tape is peeled from the reel.
  • tape dispensing apparatus which comprises a frame which in use is mounted on an annular tape reel with its undersurface in contact with the outer circumference of the reel at two or more spaced locations, one positioned at or towards one end of the frame and the other at or towards the other frame end, the frame including at said one end a bar under which tape peeled from the reel surface can pass followed by an opening through which the peeled tape can travel to the upper surface of the frame, an upstanding bridge over which peeled tape leaving the opening can pass and, spaced from the bridge, an upstanding support which carries a blade by which peeled tape is cut, and a resilient member attached to each side of the frame at positions raised from the surface of the reel and of a length which enables it to pass from one attachment point downwardly along one side of the reel, through the reel annulus and upwardly along the other side of the reel to the attachment point on the other side of the frame thereby to retain the frame firmly in position, the points of connection of the resilient member to the frame
  • the frame may be releasably mounted on the tape reel.
  • the resilient member may comprise a coil spring of circular, elongate or rectangular cross-section.
  • the resilient member comprises an elasticated band of, for example, elastomeric material.
  • the length of the resilient member is typically between 3 and 4cm.
  • the frame may be produced from metal or a plastics material. Other suitable materials may, however, be used.
  • the blade may have a serrated cutting edge and the blade support is preferably spaced from the bridge by a distance of between 0.75 and 1.50cm.
  • the height of the support and bridge above the reel outer circumference is typically between 1.5 and 3.0cm.
  • a table-like surface may be positioned adjacent the blade to which the leading end of peeled tape may be adhered.
  • the floor of the frame may be inclined to define an angle, contact between the frame and the upper circumference of the reel being made at locations at or towards the two ends of the frame.
  • the connections between the ends of the resilient member and the frame may be positioned at or close to the apex of the angled floor.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of a first embodiment of tape dispensing apparatus in accordance with the invention positioned on a tape reel;
  • Figure 2 is a plan view (not to scale) from above of the apparatus illustrated in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a side view of a second embodiment of tape dispensing apparatus in accordance with the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a plan view (not to scale) from above of the apparatus illustrated in Figure 3.
  • the tape dispenser illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 comprises a frame 1 dimensioned to fit snugly onto the outer circumference of a tape reel 2 (only part of which is shown) and including a floor 3 formed with a width-wise extending opening 4 (see Figure 2).
  • the floor includes a bar 5 under which adhesive tape 6 to be peeled from the surface of the reel passes before travelling through the opening and over a bridge 7 upstanding from the surface of the floor. Tape peeled from the surface is shown in broken line in Figure 1. Spaced from the bridge 7 is an upstanding support 8 which carries a serrated blade 9. A table-like surface 11 is positioned adjacent and just in front of the blade 9.
  • the spacing between bridge 7 and the support 8 and their respective heights above the reel surface ensure that a user can readily grasp the tape spanning the space between the bridge and the support when seeking to peel a length of the tape from the reel.
  • the spring between the bridge 7 and the support (measured at their upper surfaces) is between 1.5 and 3.0cm.
  • the height of the bridge and/or support above the reel surface is typically between 0.75 and 1.50cm.
  • the floor 3 of the frame 1 is angled whereby it is raised above the reel surface over a major part of its length.
  • the frame makes firm contact with the reel circumference at its ends 12, 14. These spaced contacts ensure that the frame locates securely onto the reel circumference and that no rocking motion of the frame occurs when tape is peeled from the reel surface.
  • the upstanding bridge 7 is positioned at or close to the apex 15 of the angled floor and the upstanding blade support 8 is positioned at or close to the frame end 14.
  • the sides of the frame are turned downwardly to define surfaces 16 which overlap and engage the sides of the reel.
  • sideways protruding extension pieces 17 Protruding from the frame side at or close to the apex 15 are sideways protruding extension pieces 17 (see Figure 2). These are dimensioned to receive and retain the ends of a resilient member 18. These ends may be releasably or permanently attached to the ⁇ extension pieces 17.
  • the tension of the member 18 is such that the force imposed by the member on the frame is sufficient to retain the frame firmly in contact with the reel throughout the useful life of the reel. Thus, the force is sufficient to retain the frame firmly in position even when the diameter of the reel reaches a minimum.
  • the length of the member is between 3cm and 4cm.
  • the resilient member may comprise a compression spring of round, elongate or rectangular cross-section. Alternatively, it may comprise an elasticated band of elastomeric, rubber or like material. Any suitably resilient material may be employed.
  • the frame may be produced from metal, plastics or any other suitable material. If metal then the frame can be produced by stamping or cutting from a suitably dimensioned strip of, for example, stainless steel followed by bending to achieve the shaping illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. If produced from plastics then a known extrusion or moulding process may be employed.
  • the blade 9 preferably has a serrated cutting edge as shown; however, other shapes of cutting edge may be employed.
  • the dispensing apparatus illustrated in Figures 3 and 4 is similar to that of Figures 1 and 2, the main difference being the shaping applied to the floor.
  • the floor has a lesser angulation and/or is marginally arcuate to provide the required multiple contact points between its undersurface and the upper surface of the reel.
  • the sides of the frame extend downwardly along almost the entire frame length to define surfaces 16 which provide greater support for the frame.
  • tape Before peeling a length of tape from the reel 2, tape is positioned as shown in broken line in Figures 1 and 3. Thus, the tape is passed below the bar 5, through the opening 4, over the bridge 7 and is adhered on the table-like surface 11.
  • the tape spanning the distance between the bridge 7 and blade support 8 is grasped between two fingers and lifted. Tape is peeled simply by pulling the tape rearwardly against the edge of the bar to cause the frame to move around the external periphery of the reel.
  • the tape is laid over the bridge and brought downwardly into contact with the blade 9. The distance between the bridge 7 and the blade support 8 is sufficient to enable the tape to be readily grasped.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil de distribution de bandes comprenant un châssis (1) monté sur une bobine (2) de bande de manière à être détaché dont la surface inférieure est en contact avec la circonférence externe de la bobine à deux ou plusieurs emplacements espacés. Un des contacts se fait au niveau de ou vers l'extrémité (12) du châssis (1) et l'autre contact se fait au niveau de ou vers l'autre extrémité (14). Le châssis (1) se compose d'une barre (5) sous laquelle peut passer une bande (6) embobinée depuis la surface de la bobine, d'une ouverture (4) à travers laquelle la bande embobinée est acheminée vers la surface supérieure du châssis, d'un pont vertical (7) sur lequel peut passer la bande quittant l'ouverture (4) et d'un support vertical (8), espacé du pont, porteur d'une lame (9) qui coupe la bande. Un élément élastique (18) est fixé sur chaque côté du châssis (1) à des emplacements (17) partant de la surface de la bobine. La longueur de l'élément élastique (18) est telle qu'il peut passer d'un point de connexion (17) et longer un côté de la bobine (2) vers le bas, traversant l'anneau de la bobine (2) et longer l'autre côté de la bobine vers le haut en direction du point de connexion (17) sur l'autre côté du châssis (1) et ce, afin de maintenir le châssis en position immobile. Les points de connexion (17) de l'élément élastique (18) au châssis (1) sont disposés entre les emplacements susmentionnés des contacts venant entre la surface supérieure de la bobine et la surface inférieure du châssis.
PCT/GB2000/003840 1999-10-08 2000-10-05 Appareil de distribution de bandes WO2001027012A1 (fr)

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AU78024/00A AU7802400A (en) 1999-10-08 2000-10-05 Tape dispensing apparatus

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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2011070587A1 (fr) * 2009-12-11 2011-06-16 Sanandan Sudhir Distributeur portatif et détachable
WO2011101675A1 (fr) * 2010-02-17 2011-08-25 Geoffrey Ormerod Distributeur de bande amélioré

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1143594A (fr) * 1900-01-01
US2655214A (en) * 1949-12-29 1953-10-13 Paul Van Cleef Tape cutting device
US2999313A (en) * 1957-07-22 1961-09-12 Fedco Corp Tape dispenser
DE3423738A1 (de) * 1984-06-28 1986-02-06 Bruno 8039 Puchheim Gruber Handabrollvorrichtung
GB2265354A (en) * 1992-03-25 1993-09-29 Nigel Roy Seal Device for dispensing tape

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1143594A (fr) * 1900-01-01
US2655214A (en) * 1949-12-29 1953-10-13 Paul Van Cleef Tape cutting device
US2999313A (en) * 1957-07-22 1961-09-12 Fedco Corp Tape dispenser
DE3423738A1 (de) * 1984-06-28 1986-02-06 Bruno 8039 Puchheim Gruber Handabrollvorrichtung
GB2265354A (en) * 1992-03-25 1993-09-29 Nigel Roy Seal Device for dispensing tape

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2011070587A1 (fr) * 2009-12-11 2011-06-16 Sanandan Sudhir Distributeur portatif et détachable
GB2489166A (en) * 2009-12-11 2012-09-19 Sanandan Sudhir Portable and detachable dispenser
GB2489166B (en) * 2009-12-11 2014-09-10 Sanandan Sudhir Portable and detachable dispenser
WO2011101675A1 (fr) * 2010-02-17 2011-08-25 Geoffrey Ormerod Distributeur de bande amélioré

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