Item applicator and method

Details Item applicator and method Item applicator and method

1991-11-05

1994-04-19

Simmons, David A.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

156361, 156362, 156542, 221 73, B32B 3100

Patent

active

053042646

ABSTRACT:
An item applicator machine having an item support which reciprocates in reference to an applicator arm. The item support is reciprocated within an item supply strip loop. The supply strip is advanced as the item support moves under the applicator arm. The supply strip is locked as the item support moves away from the applicator arm causing an item support dispensing edge to peel an item from the supply strip. A vacuum head on the applicator arm engages the item just prior to the item support's movement away from the applicator arm and picks up the dispensed item and applies it to an object. Curved faces are provided on alternative vacuum heads which are easily interchangeable with the flat faced vacuum head.

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