Tape path roller guide and method for making

Details Tape path roller guide and method for making Tape path roller guide and method for making

2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Material guide or guard

Rotatable

C242S346200

Reexamination Certificate

active

06938851

ABSTRACT:
A tape path roller guide has a cylindrical guiding surface between two flanges. A plurality of continuous venting valleys in the guiding surface are wholly parallel to a central axis of the cylinder forming axial paddle-like surfaces generating air flow away from the cylindrical guiding surface tending to draw air from the guiding surface. Thus, a tape is allowed to stay in contact with the guiding surface. Because of the continuous venting valleys, the roller cylinder is made by molding or extrusion.

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