Patent ID: 6331222
Filing Date: 2001-12-18
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A splicer, for joining together the ends of two sheets by means of a tape, which comprises:(a) a clamp assembly comprised ofa base, having a length, a front end, and a rear end; a first layer of resilient material running along the length of the top surface of the base, the layer having a first width; and,a top, comprised of two spaced apart bars defining a lengthwise slot therebetween, the slot having a width less than said first width; two second layers of resilient material, one each running along the length of the bottom; the top movably positionable with respect to the base for engagement and disengagement;wherein, when the top is moved to engagement with the base, so the bottom surface of the top and the top surface of the base are in proximity, the slot is centered over the base, so said first layer is aligned with and opposingly mated with the pair of second layers, wherein when the ends of two sheets are butted together and laid on the surface of the base, the ends of the two sheets will be frictionally captured between the mating first and second layers, to define a butt line; and,(b) a dispenser, for applying a layer of tape to form a joint between the ends of sheets which are butted together and held within said clamp assembly, the dispenser fitting within said slot and movable along the length thereof; wherein, when the dispenser is moved on a travel path running lengthwise along the length of the slot, the dispenser lays a layer of tape along said butt line between sheets captured between the mated top and base, to thereby form a taped joint between the sheets; wherein, the dispenser presses on the tape as the tape is progressively laid down.