Patent ID: 6758254
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B65C,B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for removing an adhesive backed component from a carrier and applying the component onto a substrate comprising:means for retaining a supply of a carrier containing adhesive backed components; first means for capturing said carrier; first tensioning means for maintaining a continuous minimum tension on the carrier located between the means for retaining a supply of the carrier and the first means for capturing said carrier; second means for capturing said carrier; a retracting blade assembly located between said first and second capturing means having a top surface of a retracting blade for retaining a portion of said carrier; a first roller located on a bottom surface of said retracting blade which is affixed to, and moves with, said retracting blade, and which rotates while said retracting blade is in motion; and a second roller located beneath said retracting blade which is permanently affixed in place between said first roller and said second capturing means and which rotates when said carrier is moved through said apparatus.