РЕЖУЩИЕ ЛЕЗВИЯ И УСТАНОВКИ

Изобретение относится к режущим лезвиям, используемым для резки ленты в упаковочных процессах, и режущим устройствам или установкам для запечатывания пакетов, в которых используются эти лезвия. Лезвие содержит основание и множество прикрепленных к нему зубьев. По меньшей мере один зуб из их множества имеет острую вершину и по меньшей мере один зуб из их множества имеет плоскую вершину. Во втором варианте первый ряд прикрепленных к основанию лезвия зубьев имеет плоскую вершину. Второй ряд из по меньшей мере четырех прикрепленных к основанию лезвия зубьев имеет острую вершину. Третий ряд из по меньшей мере четырех прикрепленных к основанию лезвия зубьев имеет острую вершину. При этом первый ряд зубьев расположен между вторым и третьим рядами зубьев. В результате обеспечивается снижение деформации краев ленты при ее разрезании. 7 н. и 42 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил., 2 пр.

УСТРОЙСТВО ВЫДАЧИ

... 1. Устройство для выдачи квитанций, талонов или билетов из непрерывной ленты материала, содержащее корпус (2) с выходным отверстием (3); подающий канал (5), расположенный по меньшей мере частично в корпусе и предназначенный для подачи ленты (4) материала к выходному отверстию (3); средства (7) подачи, выполненные с возможностью продвижения ленты в канал (5); установленный в канале (5) неподвижный нож (6) для разрезания ленты, натянутой средством натяжения или пользователем, тянущим конец ленты (4) на себя; по меньшей мере один подвижный элемент (10), выполненный с возможностью перемещения под действием ленты (4) при ее натяжении для резки; датчик (12) для обнаружения перемещения подвижного элемента (10) при воздействии на него натянутой для резки ленты (4); средства управления, выполненные с возможностью управления средствами (7) подачи в ответ на сигналы от датчика (12), отличающееся тем, что средства управления включают в себя средство прерывания продвижения ленты (4) средствами (7) подачи ...

Halte- und Abreissvorrichtung fuer Schleifband

Bandrolle und Bandhalter

Eine Bandrolle umfasst einen Kern, und ein riemenförmiges Band, das um den Kern gewickelt ist. Der Kern ist länger als die Breite des riemenförmigen Bandes, und die Bandrolle weist einen vorstehenden Abschnitt auf, bei dem der Kern von mindestens einem Ende in Bezug auf die Breitenrichtung des riemenförmigen Bandes vorsteht.

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Verbinden von zwei jeweils von einer Bobine ablaufenden Materialbahnen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (10), ausgebildet und eingerichtet zum Verbinden von zwei jeweils von einer Bobine (11, 12) ablaufenden Materialbahnen (13, 14), umfassend eine erste Aufnahme (15) zum Aufnehmen einer ersten Bobine (11) mit einer ersten Materialbahn (13) endlicher Länge, eine zweite Aufnahme (16) zum Aufnehmen einer zweiten Bobine (12) mit einer Materialbahn (14) endlicher Länge, Transportmittel zum Transportieren der Materialbahnen (13, 14) in Förderrichtung T, sowie eine Verbindungsstation (17) mit einer Schneidvorrichtung (18) zum Schneiden eines freien, nachlaufenden Endes (19) der ersten Materialbahn (13) und eines freien, vorauslaufenden Endes (20) der zweiten Materialbahn (14), und mit einer Verbindungsvorrichtung (21) zum Verbinden der beiden geschnittenen, freien Enden (19, 20) der Materialbahnen (13, 14) endlicher Länge zu einer endlosen Materialbahn (22) unter Bildung eines Überlappungsbereiches (ÜB), die sich dadurch auszeichnet, dass die Verbindungsstation ...

KLEBEFILM ZUR AUSBILDUNG EINER SCHNEIDEKANTE IN KARTONSPENDERN

Einweg-Verpackung und Schneidvorrichtung

Einweg-Verpackung für ein Bandmaterial (2) mit einer Ausgabeöffnung (4) für das, aus der Einweg-Verpackung (1) herausziehbare Bandmaterial (2), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einweg-Verpackung (1) eine Einrichtung zum reversiblen Festlegen einer Schneidvorrichtung aufweist.

IMPROVED ROTATABLE TAPE CUTTING DEVICE FOR A REEL HOLDING A ROLL OF ADHESIVE TAPE

... 1,262,688. Cutting tapes. E. S. & A. ROBINSON (RHODESIA) (PRIVATE) Ltd. 14 April, 1969, No. 18882/69. Heading B4B [Also in Division A4] A reel of tape having flanges 4, 5, has grooves 6 on the inner periphery of the flanges to slidably accommodate the ends of a tape cutter 7 for rotation around the reel. The ends may be bent to engage grooves on the outer periphery or the ends may pass down the outside of the flanges and enter the hollow hub 3 whereby the cutter may rotate around the reel.

Printer apparatus

Price-computing weighing scales comprises a printer 20 for recording information relating to the weight of goods purchased by a customer on a carrier 23 in the form of a paper strip the printed end portion of which passes over a tear-off edge 24 so that it can be torn off and form a cash slip 19. The tear-off edge 24 is serrated and is resiliently displaced during the tear-off action 47 to provide a trigger signal from switch 50 to the printer 20 to commence printing the next cash slip 19. To prevent the carrier 23 adhering to the serrations of edge 24 a spring member 40 of comb-like construction is located with its teeth adjoining edge 24 and is resiliently biassed to separate the carrier 23 from the edge 24 after the tear-off action. The teeth extend in the approximately same direction as the carrier 23 and additionally act as a guide for the carrier 23 between the printer 20 and the edge 24. ...

DISPENSER FOR PRE-PERFORATED WEB MATERIAL

Tape dispenser

Improvements in tape dispensers

... 1,098,512. Tape dispenser. INTERCONTINENTAL TECHNICAL SERVICES Ltd. Feb. 4, 1965 [Feb. 27, 1964], No. 4944/65. Heading A4G. A tape cutter comprises a rectangular U-spring with inturned right-angled portions at the ends of the arms, one portion and the centre part retaining the spring on the inside of the tape roll and the other portion holding a cutter on the outside whereby the cutter may be moved along the tape and when the tape is cut it adheres to the cutting edge displaced a predetermined distance from the outer roll surface. In another embodiment the rightangled ends of a V-spring hold on to the inside of the roll, the apex of the V holding a plastics cutter on the outside.

BANDABGABEGERAET

LEAVING ELEMENT

TRESEN ABGABEVORRICHTUNG FOR PLASTIC BAGS.

Separation device for Materialbahnen

Cutting device for mounting on a roll of tape

Cutting tool

CUTTING BLADE FOR CUTTING SHEET MATERIAL

MACHINE FOR SERVERING A WEB

A machine for severing a web, comprising a movable surface positioned such that the web may exert gravitational force against the movable surface, the movable surface providing frictional force against the web such that movement of the surface causes movement of the web, and a severing mechanism to sever the web into selected lengths, the severing mechanism including a severing device that urges the web against the movable surface to effect the severance of the web.

PAPERBOARD DISPENSER CARTON WITH PLASTIC CUTTING BLADE

A paperboard carton for storing and dispensing a roll of web material, such as plastic film, foil, wax paper, etc. has a plastic (e:g. polystyrene) cutting blade that is adhered to an inside front lip of the paperboard carton lid. The polystyrene cutting blade preferably has a thickness of about 20/1000 of an inch, and preferably contains aggressive teeth at the ends of its serrated edge to help initiate tearing of the web material. The aggressive teeth are larger in size than the remaining teeth of the serrated edge. Use of the polystyrene cutting blade allows for increased production rates without compromising performance.

STORAGE AND DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR PLASTIC BAGS

A storage and dispensing apparatus for flexible plastic bags is disclosed, and which comprises a cylindrical tubular member which is adapted to be positioned in an upright position on the upper surface of a grocery store checkout counter. The tubular member is adapted to receive a package of wound flexible plastic bags which are joined along transverse severance lines, and the tubular member includes an elongate slot which includes a dispensing slot portion of zigzag configuration and a thread-up slot portion which communicates with the upper open end of the tubular member. Thus the free end of the leading bag of a package of bags which is disposed within the tubular member may be manually threaded along the thread-up slot portion and into the dispensing slot portion. The zigzag configuration of the dispensing slot portion permits the bags to be serially withdrawn therethrough, while resisting the movement, and the resistance facilitates the severance of the withdrawn bag from the immediately ...

BLADE GUARD

A guard for teeth on a cutting blade comprising a guard portion having a side part adapted to lay along one side of the teeth and a projecting part adapted to project past the points of the teeth, an anchor portion adapted to be fixed to the blade at a position spaced from the teeth, and a hinge portion of resiliently flexible polymeric material joining the guard and anchor portions. The hinge portion affords movement of the guard portion relative to the anchor portion from a normal protecting position along and projecting past the teeth, to a cut position spaced from the teeth so that the teeth can be used to cut material, while biasing the guard portion to its normal protecting position.

Vorrichtung zum Abtrennen von Stücken eines zu einer Rolle gewickelten Klebebandes

Band-Abschneider

Auf eine Selbstklebebandrolle aufzusetzende, mit Schneidorgan versehene Vorrichtung zum Halten des Bandendes.

Sicherungs- und Abreisselement für Selbstklebebänder.

An eine Baustahlmatte anschliessbarer Verbundanker für Mehrschichten-Betonplatten

Vorrichtung zum Ausgeben und Abtrennen von Klebstreifen

Dispenser housing for a tape roll

A dispenser housing (1) which can be used as a disposable packaging possesses a housing space (9) for a tape roll (18), which housing space (9) is formed by a housing part (2) fixed on a support (8). At the outlet slit (11) of a flat slit channel (10) branching off from the housing space (9) a knife-sharp tear-off edge (12) is disposed between an upper wall (6) of the housing part (2) and the support (8), the opposite wall (6) projecting over said tear-off edge (12), so that a user is protected against undesired contact with the tear-off edge (12). A recess exposing the tear-off edge (12) is provided, from the outer edge, in the support (8), so that the tape can be bent over the tear-off edge (12) and severed. In the wall (6) is disposed a recess (20) by means of which the tape located in the slit channel (10) can be advanced. ...

OUTPUT EQUIPMENT FOR BAGS.

The dispenser disclosed comprises a container (1) containing a supply of bags, and an orifice (10) in one of the walls (3) of the container. The bags can leave the container through this orifice (10). The orifice (10) has a linear slit defined by braking lips (16, 17). The braking lips (16, 17) are fitted with braking elements (20) which are substantially parallel to each other and disposed at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the slit. Bristles are used as the braking elements (20).

Roll holder for reception of band rolls, especially adhesive band rolls useful in domestic households and offices can be used for a wide range of roll diameters and widths and roll change is simplified

Roll holder for reception of at least one band roll, especially an adhesive band roll, comprising a roll holder stand (1) a roll holder carrier (2) fixed to it, and a blade holder (3) with a blade (4). The blade can be changed and the blade holder has surface for setting the blade and a blade guide for setting it in the required position in the blade holder. A clamping element or a setting element is included.

Volume PEND device for unreeling and cutting a tape section to length of a role.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Bandspendevorrichtung (10) zum Abrollen und Ablängen eines Bandabschnitts vorbestimmter Länge von einem als Rolle (11) vorliegenden Band, welche Bandspendevorrichtung (10) einen auf die Aussenseite der Rolle (11) aufsetzbaren Grundkörper (14), am Grundkörper (14) angeordnete Bandführungsmittel (18a, b) und Schneidmittel (19) sowie am Grundkörper (14) angeordnete Haltemittel (20), mittels derer der Grundkörper (14) auf der Aussenseite der Rolle (11) in Umfangsrichtung verschiebbar gehalten werden kann, aufweist. Eine stark vereinfachte Herstellung und Montage bei gleichzeitig kompaktem und robustem Aufbau wird dadurch erreicht, dass der Grundkörper (14) einstückig ausgebildet ist.

Volume PEND device for unreeling and cutting a tape section to length of a role.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Bandspendevorrichtung (10) zum Abrollen und Ablängen eines Bandabschnitts vorbestimmter Länge von einem als Rolle (11) vorliegenden Band, welche Bandspendevorrichtung (10) einen auf die Aussenseite der Rolle (11) aufsetzbaren Grundkörper (14), am Grundkörper (14) angeordnete Bandführungs- und Schneidmittel sowie am Grundkörper (14) angeordnete Haltemittel (20), mittels derer der Grundkörper (14) auf der Aussenseite der Rolle (11) in Umfangsrichtung verschiebbar gehalten werden kann, aufweist. Eine stark vereinfachte Herstellung und Montage bei gleichzeitig kompaktem und robustem Aufbau wird dadurch erreicht, dass der Grundkörper (14) einstückig ausgebildet ist.

Cutting device and film dispenser with such cutting device.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schneidvorrichtung und einen Foliendispenser mit einer solchen Schneidvorrichtung. Der Foliendispenser umfasst eine Faltschachtel (51) mit einer äusseren Führungswand (55) und einer inneren Führungswand (65), die beide einen Führungsspalt (53, 63) umfassen und eine Schneidvorrichtung (1), die dazu ausgebildet ist, in beiden Führungsspalten (53, 63) an den beiden Führungswänden (55, 65) geführt in einer Schneidrichtung (S) verschoben zu werden.

Method and apparatus for laminating composites

By utilization of a gantry (57, 59), a tape laminating head (66, 78) is moved along the length of the substrate. The laminating head is mounted for movement along a beam (60, 76) on the gantry that extends across the width of the substrate. The direction of lamination may be altered by changing the angular orientation of the beam.

Dispositif pour le devidage et la coupe d'un ruban adhesif

Dispositif pour le devidage et la coupe d'un ruban adhesif enroule sur la face exterieure d'un moyeu creux, du type comportant deux joues laterales montees pivotantes a leurs extremites inferieures autour d'un axe parallele aux generatrices dudit moyeu et reunies a leurs extremites superieures par une barrette transversale portant une lame coupante, caracterise en ce que ledit axe de pivotement desdites joues laterales est distinct de l'axe du moyeu, de maniere telle qu'a mesure du devidage dudit ruban, ladite lame demeure constamment a la meme distance de la surface externe du rouleau de ruban, grace au pivotement desdites joues autour de leur axe.

Presentation device strips of paper and fabrics gummed

Improvements with packing for adhesive plasters and adhesive tapes

LABEL SHEET CUTTING DEVICE

The present invention relates to a label sheet cutting device. According to the present invention, the label sheet cutting device (14) includes first and second rotation shafts (23, 24), a driving device (31) that rotates the rotation shafts, and first to third cutter units (25-27). The first to third cutter units (25-27) include disk-shaped first and second rotation blades (41, 42) that have holes (44, 45) at the center, and a housing (43) that supports the first and second rotation blades (41, 42) to be rotated, and also keeps both ends of the rotation blades in contact with each other. The first and second rotation shafts (23, 24) are inserted and penetrated into the holes (44, 45) of the first and second rotation blades (41, 42), drive the rotation of the first and second rotation blades (41, 42), and support the movement of the first to third cutter units (25-27) in the direction of the shaft line of the first and second rotation shafts (23, 24). According to the cutting device (14 ...

누르는 테이프

... 기존 스카치 테이프의 절단 부분이 날카로워 테이프를 절단할 때 사용자들이 다소 아플 수 있다. 특히, 저연령 어린이 또는 손에 장애를 입은 장애인은 테이프 절단에 어려움을 겪을 수 있다. 이를 해소하기 위해 스카치 테이프를 변형하여 편하게 절단할 수 있는 임의로 만든 절단기를 테이프 상단부분에 고정시켜 사용자가 절단 버튼을 눌렀을 때 테이프가 기존보다 편하게 절단되도록 하였다.

DEVICE TO CUT THE ADHESIVE TAPE AND LEAVE ON A LONG ROLL READY TO BE TAKEN WITH TWO FINGERS AND DEVICE FOR CUTTING THE TEFLON TAPE AND LEAVE ON A LONG ROLL READY TO BE TAKEN WITH TWO FINGERS

Adhesive tape:the purpose of this device is to keep easy the tape cutting maintening a free edge after the cutting itself, in order to resume it in the next. We are trying to avoid the possibility to have a damage on the tape due to the nail of the finger when it is used after the first time. Teflon tape: this object wants to help in the cutting of teflon tape used by plumbers. The cut is doing while the tape is reeling.in the pipe; this object keeps fixed a piece of tape onto the roll, so that it could be seen and easily taken.

CUTTER BLADE FOR TEARING SHEET MATERIALS

A blade (40) comprises a blade body and a plurality of individual teeth (50) extending outwardly from the blade body. The teeth (50) each have a finite tooth radius (R) and at least one tooth parameter selected from the group of optimized tooth parameters consisting of a tooth radius less than about 0.005 inches, a tooth pitch of less than about 0.005 inches, and a tooth thickness of less than about 0.006 inches. Severing blades in accordance with the present invention may be affixed to and utilized in combination with a carton (10) or container of generally conventional design for containing and dispensing a sheet material (20) from a continuous web or utilized independently.

Elastic Filament and Cutting Method and Cutting Structure Thereof and Textile With The Elastic Filament

The invention provides a method and a structure for cutting out elastic filaments. The cutting structure has a conveying device and a cutting device; the cutting method cutting an elastic membrane material, the elastic membrane material being combined with at least one cushion layer, conveying the elastic membrane material to the cutting device to cut the elastic membrane material a plurality of times, cutting the elastic membrane material into elastic filaments with certainty, and even cutting out fine elastic filaments. The elastic filament can be woven into a textile, or used as a sewing thread or an embroidery thread for apparel.

Cutting blade for cutting sheet materials

A cutting blade for cutting sheet materials such as plastic film or metal foil is provided. The cutting blade incorporates a row of cutting teeth (50) projecting from a flat surface between the surface's folded edges. The depth of cut of the cutting blade is limited by the height that the cutting teeth project from the flat surface. In addition, by spacing the cutting teeth sufficiently closely together, the cutting teeth provide a bearing surface sufficient to support human skin so that the cutting blade cuts plastic film and metal foil but does not easily puncture human skin.

TWINE-CUTTER.

Shield of cutter of adhesive tape dispenser

A cutter shield of an adhesive tape dispenser comprises a carrying seat and a cover. The carrying seat is provided with two longitudinal holes for fastening the carrying seat over the cutter of the adhesive tape dispenser by bolts which are received in the longitudinal holes. The carrying seat is provided in one side with two upright plates which are provided with two locating holes. The cover is pivoted with the carrying seat and is provided in one side with an arcuate tongue and a curved guard extending therefrom at an angle. The cover is provided in other side with two recesses and a flat portion which is provided in two ends thereof with a projection. The projection is retained in the locating hole of the carrying seat.

Automatically-controlled paper cutter

Device for unrolling and cutting a strip

The problem addressed by the invention is that of ensuring simple handling in the case of a device for unrolling and cutting off a strip (2) on a strip roll (3), said device having a main body (4), wherein the main body (4) has: a top side (5), having a tear-off blade (9), a gap (12), a storage plate (13) for storing the strip (2), and a roller (22); two lateral guiding surfaces (6, 7); and an underside (8). This problem is solved in that the storage plate (13) can be lateral pivoted or the roller (22) arranged after the gap (12) as viewed against the unrolling direction (11) can be inserted and locked in order to store the strip (2), wherein the storage plate (13) or the roller (22) forms the gap (12) in the end position thereof together with a rear edge (14) of the top side (5).

A holder for paper rolls

УСТРОЙСТВО ВЫДАЧИ

Изобретение относится к устройству и способу выдачи напечатанных талонов или билетов, полученных из непрерывной ленты материала. Лента режется неподвижным ножом при ее натяжении пользователем, вытягивающим ее конец. Приводной тянущий ролик, периодически перемещающий ленту вперед, останавливается при обнаружении датчиком натяжения полосы для выполнения резки. Обеспечивается возможность обнаружить два отклонения, которые контролируются остановкой движения бумаги. 3 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

Adhesive tape cutting device has guard mechanism extending over blade outside of tape cutting device if cutting device is not in use so as to prevent injury to user

The adhesive tape cutting device has an operating mechanism (2) located on a control mechanism (1), and a dispensing mechanism (3) connected to the control mechanism and located above the operating mechanism. The control mechanism includes a guard mechanism (4) with a guard plate, and a cutting mechanism is located above the guard plate and has a plate (61) and cutting blade (62) fitted on it. The guard mechanism extends over the blade outside of the tape-cutting device if the cutting device is not in use so as to prevent injury to the user.

A cutting strip

Adhesive tape dispensing device mounted upon a roll

An adhesive tape dispensing device comprises a base defining an opening 8 and a cutter 4 adjacent to said opening, the base comprising a catch 1 on each side to allow attachment to an adhesive roll 3 by way of elastic thread 2. The base comprises protrusions 9 on opposing sides on the underside to prevent the adhesive tape dispenser from slipping off the roll to the left or right. The adhesive tape dispensing device may be provided with props 6 positioned at either end of the cutter allowing the adhesive roll to stand vertical and prevent the cutter from blunting. In use, the adhesive tape dispenser is particularly suited for dispensing adhesive tape for domestic use.

Adhesive tape cutting device

DONOR FOR ROLLED UP SHEET MATERIAL WITH PROTECTED SHEET GUMPTION MEANS

BREAKAWAY DEVICE WITH PROTECTION DEVICE

PAPER CRADLE.

OUTPUT EQUIPMENT FOR BAGS.

VOLUME DELIVERY EQUIPMENT

LEAVING ELEMENT

SEVERING BLADE FOR USE WITH A BOX CONTAINING SHEET WEB

DISPENSER FOR SHEET MATERIALS

A cutting device using as its cutting edge a coarse filelike face, a method for cutting a thin sheet or film by causing at least the cut-starting portion of the thin sheet or film to be pressed against the coarse file-like face of the cutting device, and a dispenser for a thin sheet or film provided with the aforementioned cutting device using said coarse file-like face as a cutting edge thereof are disclosed. A thin sheet or film is readily torn when a notch or cut is formed at the cut-starting portion of the sheet or film. The present invention makes use of this property of the thin sheet or film.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LAMINATING COMPOSITES

... ²²A method of laminating composite tape on a substrate, comprises: moving a tape ²laminating head ²over the substrate; feeding composite tape to a compaction roller on the tape ²laminating head; using a ²cutting blade to cut lengths of the composite tape as the tape laminating head ²moves over the substrate, ²including moving the cutting blade along with the composite tape as the ²cutting blade is cutting the ²composite tape, wherein moving the cutting blade along with the composite tape ²comprises moving the ²cutting blade and the composite tape along an arc, the cutting blade moving ²along the arc at substantially a ²same speed as the composite tape; and compacting the composite tape onto the ²substrate.² ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LAMINATING COMPOSITES

A method of laminating composite tape on a substrate, comprises: moving a tape laminating head over the substrate; feeding composite tape to a compaction roller on the tape laminating head; using a cutting blade to cut lengths of the composite tape as the tape laminating head moves over the substrate, including moving the cutting blade along with the composite tape as the cutting blade is cutting the composite tape, wherein moving the cutting blade along with the composite tape comprises moving the cutting blade and the composite tape along an arc, the cutting blade moving along the arc at substantially a same speed as the composite tape; and compacting the composite tape onto the substrate.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING SHEET MATERIAL

An apparatus and method for determining sheet material edges on a surface including a sensor (210) configured to detect an outer edge (56) and a usable edge (55) of the sheet material (10) and a controller (80) in communication with the sensor. The sensor (210) comprises a first color optical sensor (121) producing a first signal representing a first physical attribute of the sheet material and a second color optical sensor (122) producing a second signal representing a second physical attribute of the sheet material. The controller (80) comprises a processor, a memory, and a communications adapter, controls dispensing and spreading of the sheet material for detection by the sensor, and signals to a user a presence of the usable edge in the sheet material (10) upon detection by the sensor (210).

SLIDE CUTTER BOX

Container having a base portion defining a compartment and a lid portion moveable between an open position for access to the compartment and a closed position to cover the compartment. The base portion includes a bottom panel, a back panel extending from the bottom panel to a back panel upper edge, and back side tabs extending from the back panel and defining opposing sides of the base portion. The base portion further includes a front base panel extending upwardly from the bottom panel to a front angle panel, the front angle panel extending upwardly and inwardly from the front base panel to a free end. The lid portion is hingedly-coupled to the upper edge of the back panel. The container further includes a cutter disposed on the front angle panel. A blank and method for forming the container from a sheet of blank material is also provided.

CUTTING BLADES AND ASSEMBLIES

The invention comprises cutting blades useful for cutting tape in packaging processes and cutting assemblies or bag sealing assemblies using the blades. Generally, the blades comprise a support and a plurality of teeth attached to the support wherein a first set of a plurality of the teeth defining a flat tip are positioned on the support between a second set of a plurality of the teeth defining a sharp tip and a third set of a plurality of the teeth defining a sharp tip.

TAPE DISPENSER WITH IMPROVED CUTTER ASSEMBLY

A cutter assembly suitable for cutting BOPP adhesive tape and a tape dispenser incorporating the same. The cutter assembly has a row of plastic teeth where each tooth includes left and right front and rear faces, each face being disposed on a different plane, and where the planes intersect each other at the tip of the tooth. A front edge extends between the left and right front faces; a rear edge extends between the left and right rear faces; a left side edge extends between the right front and rear faces; and a right side edge extends between the left front face and the right rear face. The various edges are set at particular angles relative to each other. A protrusion for supporting the tape is provided rearwardly of the teeth and a braking mechanism is also provided on the dispenser.

The double-sided adhesive separation device

Utensil for cutting the strips shown as rollers

SUPPORT ET DEVIDOIR POUR ROULEAU DE PAPIER

APPAREIL POUR TRANSPORTER ET DEVIDER DES ROULEAUX DE PAPIER OU AUTRE MATIERE EN FEUILLE. IL COMPORTE UNE OU PLUSIEURS ROUES 12, DEUX ENSEMBLES S'EMBOITANT TELESCOPIQUEMENT. CHAQUE ENSEMBLE COMPORTE UNE PIECE 3, 4, CES DEUX PIECES 3, 4 S'ENFILENT DANS LE TROU CENTRAL DUDIT ROULEAU, RESPECTIVEMENT PAR UN COTE ET PAR L'AUTRE.

Apparatus distributor of plastic sheets

Improvements in the paper distributors with continuous unfolding

Device allowing to output sections of a self-adhesive band appearing itself as a roller

Dispenser of bags packaged as a continuous strip

Ribbon unwinding equipment for shop counter - has parting-off blade working in retracting sheath

TAPE CUTTER FOLDING TAPE TIP

According to the present invention, with a tape cutter, in a process of cutting, attaching, and removing a tape, inefficiency with respect to time and hard work to remove the tape which has been attached can be prevented. According to the present invention, so as to the inconvenience, as a rotating rod (13) and plates (11, 12) connected to a tape cutter body (10) through fixing rods (16, 17) is rotated, protrusions (14, 15) are rotated together to hang and rotate the tape. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

SHEET PROVIDED WITH SAW TEETH MADE OF VULCANIZED FIBERS, CARTON TO WHICH SAID SHEET IS BONDED, AND METHOD OF BONDING

A sheet provided with saw teeth to be fixed to a carton case containing a rolled cooking sheet made of synthetic resin film, paper, or metallic foil and to be used for cutting said film, which is characterized particularly in that: said saw teeth are made of vulcanized fiber and, while utilizing stiffness and resilience of said vulcanized fiber as advantages thereof, sheets of moisture-proof film made of synthetic resin are formed on both sides of an original sheet of vulcanized fiber in order to improve wet-absorbing tendency as a drawback of said sheet; and further includes a carton case to which said sheet is bonded as well as a method of bonding said sheet to the carton by making use of said film and ultrasonic fusion-bonding.

Method for manufacturing laminated iron core

In a method for manufacturing a laminated iron core from a thin sheet, the method includes coining the thin sheet from above to form a thinned bridge portion on an outer peripheral portion of an iron core piece, blanking the iron core piece downwardly from the thin sheet using a set of an outer-shape blanking punch and a die after forming the bridge portion, wherein the outer-shape blanking punch includes a projection portion fitted into the bridge portion when blanking, and laminating the iron core piece on another iron core piece to manufacture the laminated iron core.

Portable roll-riding tape cutter

A portable roll-riding tape cutter comprises two cooperative collapsibly interengageable members, one of which engages with the outer perimeter of the tape roll and the other of which engages with the inner diameter of the ring-shaped core of the roll. Telescopically engageable legs on the members straddle the sides of the roll and are equipped with complementary separably interdigitating retaining ribs. One or both of the members may be provided with curved bearing surfaces substantially matching the roll surface curvature to facilitate maximum severed tape strip utilization from the roll by use of the assembly. Clearance recesses in the legs facilitate digital manipulation and improve the resiliency of the leg. Channels on the legs of one of the members and complementary base bars on the other of the members carry the interdigitating retaining ribs and also maintain the members against displacement relative to one another circumferentially of the roll.

Machine for severing a web

A machine (10) for severing a web (12), comprising a movable surface (16) positioned such that the web (12) may exert gravitational force against the movable surface (16), the movable surface (16) providing frictional force against the web (12) such that movement of the surface (16) causes movement of the web (12), and a severing mechanism (18) to sever the web (12) into selected lengths, the severing mechanism (18) including a severing device (20) that urges the web (12) against the movable surface (16) to effect the severance of the web (12).

РЕЖУЩЕЕ ЛЕЗВИЕ ДЛЯ УПАКОВОЧНОГО КОНТЕЙНЕРА И УПАКОВОЧНЫЙ КОНТЕЙНЕР

Изобретение относится к неметаллическому V-образному режущему лезвию, которое прикрепляется к упаковочному контейнеру, для отрезания упаковочного материала, размещенного в виде рулона внутри контейнера. Режущее лезвие содержит центральный участок, включающий вершину, пару концевых участков и пару средних участков, каждый из которых расположен между одним из концевых участков и центральным участком. При этом центральный участок включает множество первых и вторых центральных зубьев. Причем высота вторых зубьев меньше высоты первых зубьев и первые зубья расположены так, что расстояние между смежными первыми зубьями является постоянным и один из первых зубьев, находящийся в центре, расположен в вершине V-образной конфигурации. Вторые зубья расположены между двумя смежными первыми зубьями. Причем первая линия вершин зубьев, соединяющая вершины первых зубьев, вторая линия вершин зубьев, соединяющая вершины вторых зубьев, и линия оснований зубьев, соединяющая основания первых и вторых зубьев, ...

Vorrichtung zum Abrollen und Trennen eines Bandes

Um bei einer Vorrichtung zum Abrollen und Abtrennen eines Bandes (2) auf einer Bandrolle (3) mit einem Grundkörper (4), wobei der Grundkörper (4) eine Oberseite (5) mit einer Abrissschneide (9) und einem Spalt (12), zwei seitliche Führungsflächen (6, 7) und eine Unterseite (8) aufweist, eine einfache Handhabung zu gewährleisten, weist der Grundkörper (4) an seiner Oberseite (5) eine seitlich verschwenkbare Ablageplatte (13) oder eine einsteckbare und verrastbare Walze (22) zur Ablage des Bandes (2) derart aufweist, dass die Ablageplatte (13) oder die Walze (22) in ihrer Endstellung mit einer Hinterkante (14) der Oberseite (5) den Spalt (12) ausbildet.

Bürstenwalze

Eine Bürstenwalze zum Abstützen einer Materialbahn (1), insbesondere einer Wellpappebahn, umfasst einen Walzenkern (12) und bogenförmige Schalen (27), die jeweils auf dem Walzenkern (12) angeordnet sind und außenseitig angeordnete Borsten (32) umfassen. Die Bürstenwalze weist ferner Festlegeanordnungen (44) zum Festlegen der bogenförmigen Schalen (27) an dem Walzenkern (12) auf. Jede der Festlegeanordnungen (44) weist einen Festlegekörper (45) auf, der an dem Walzenkern (12) örtlich festgelegt ist, mindestens eine der bogenförmigen Schalen (27) an dem Walzenkern (12) örtlich festlegt, ein mit dem Walzenkern (12) in Verbindung stehendes Fußteil (48) mit einem Boden (50) und ein mit dem Fußteil (48) in Verbindung stehendes Kopfteil (49) mit einer dem Walzenkern (12) zugewandten Unterseite (51) aufweist, die mindestens eine untere Keilfläche (52) zum Angreifen an mindestens einer der bogenförmigen Schalen (27) ausbildet.

A disposable package and cutting apparatus

A disposable package (1) for a band, strip or tape material (2) comprises an output opening (4) for the band, strip or tape material (2) which can be pulled out of the disposable package (1), and comprises a receiver (7) for interchangeably fixing a cutting apparatus. The cutting apparatus (11) comprises at least one movable cutting unit (15), a stationary support edge (14) for a material to be cut, and a fixing device (13) for interchangeably fixing the cutting apparatus (11) to a package. The cutting unit is preferably attached to the support surface by a swivel bearing.

Cutter for adhesive and other tapes

DISPENSER FOR PREPERFORATED WEB MATERIAL

Tape dispenser

A tape dispenser 100 mounted to a roll of tape 401 comprising: a cross member 102; first and second side members 110,111 attached to opposing side edges of the cross member 102; a shaft 114 coupled to the first and second side members 110,111 configured to pass through the roll of tape 401; a cutting portion 103 attached to a free edge of the cross member 102, having a cutting edge 104 curved in the cutting direction; and a spline 109 extending from a first surface of the cutting portion 103 and at least partially along a first surface of the cross member 102. The cutting edge 104 may comprise serrations 105, there may further be at least one serration 106 that protrudes from the cutting edge 104. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a tape dispenser coupled to a roll of tape.

PLASTICS BAG DISPENSER

Strip easy

Apparatus including a tape applicator head

An apparatus 1 comprising a flatbed 2 for positioning a workpiece W, a tape applicator head 8 including a roller 10 for applying a strip of tape to workpiece W. A head unit 4 to which the head 8 is mounted, the head unit movable in a plane above the flatbed. At least the applicator head 8 is rotatable about an axis that is normal to the plane. The tape applicator head 8 may comprise a cutter head 16 are mounted to the head unit 4. The cutter head 16 includes a knife or blade 18 for cutting the workpiece W. A creaser head 20 that includes a creaser wheel 22 for creasing the workpiece W can also be mounted to the head unit 4. A feed mechanism may comprise a conveyor to feed a workpiece W.

ABREISSELEMENT

SEPARATING EQUIPMENT FOR FOIL COURSES

Drywall taping tool

A taping tool is provided, the taping tool includes a housing, a spool disposed at one end of the housing, and a blade disposed at another end of the housing. The blade has a first end defining a first cutting tool and a second end defining a second cutting tool. The blade is 5 retained by the housing in either a first configuration in which the first cutting tool projects from the housing or in a second configuration in which the second cutting tool projects from the housing. 11939375_1 (GHMatters) P112647.AU 26 30 FIG. 1 - --- 40 5 52 . °42 48 |24 6 ...

Device for unrolling and cutting a strip

The problem addressed by the invention is that of ensuring simple handling in the case of a device for unrolling and cutting off a strip (2) on a strip roll (3), said device having a main body (4), wherein the main body (4) has: a top side (5), having a tear-off blade (9), a gap (12), a storage plate (13) for storing the strip (2), and a roller (22); two lateral guiding surfaces (6, 7); and an underside (8). This problem is solved in that the storage plate (13) can be lateral pivoted or the roller (22) arranged after the gap (12) as viewed against the unrolling direction (11) can be inserted and locked in order to store the strip (2), wherein the storage plate (13) or the roller (22) forms the gap (12) in the end position thereof together with a rear edge (14) of the top side (5).

Gummed tape dispenser

A gummed tape dispenser is disclosed. The dispenser includes a chassis adapted to hold a roll of gummed tape, a moistening device and a cutting device. The cutting device and the moistening device may be linearly aligned with the roll of gummed tape. The moistening device may include a fluid reservoir, a pump, a return channel, and a sponge. The cutting device may include a spring-loaded blade and an indentation adapted to ergonomically receive a finger pad when the cutting device is engaged by a user.

DISPENSER

A dispenser for a roll of film material, comprising a cutting arrangement for cutting polyethylene having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being configured to move in relation to the lower portion between an open position and a cutting position. One of the upper portion and the lower portion comprises a blade, and the other of the lower portion and the upper portion comprises a cutting channel defined by a first pair of legs. The legs include at least one surface configured to reduce slip of film material across that surface. 1. A dispenser for a roll of film material , comprising a cutting arrangement for cutting polyethylene having an upper portion and a lower portion , the upper portion being configured to move in relation to the lower portion between an open position and a cutting position;wherein one of the upper portion and the lower portion comprises a blade, andthe other of the lower portion and the upper portion comprises a cutting channel defined by a first pair of legs; andwherein the legs include at least one surface configured to reduce slip of film material across that surface.2. A dispenser according to wherein the upper portion comprises the blade and the lower portion comprises the cutting channel.3. A dispenser according to wherein the at least one surface comprises a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) coating.4. A dispenser according to wherein each leg comprises a top claim 1 , a front claim 1 , outer side and a rear claim 1 , inner side claim 1 , and wherein the top and front side of each leg and the rear side of one of the legs is coated with a TPE coating.5. A dispenser according to wherein the coating extends down approximately 50% of the front claim 3 , outer side of each leg and a portion of the rear claim 3 , inner side of one of the legs.6. A dispenser according to wherein when the upper portion is in the cutting position claim 1 , the blade will cut the portion of film material by the time it has been stretched by a ...

CUTTING DEVICE

A device for simultaneous three-sided trimming of products in a plurality of cutting stations includes a common upper knife carrier operable in a vertical motion, blades to be attached to the upper knife carrier for at least front edge trimming and top and bottom trimming of the products and a first drive for driving the upper knife carrier. A conveyor system has top-related and bottom-related pairs of conveyor belts for conveying the products through the cutting stations of the device and a second drive driving the conveyor system. The first and second drives are self-contained, mutually independent drives connected to one another by control units. The top-related and bottom-related pairs of conveyor belts of the conveyor system are each driven by self-contained, mutually independent, position-controlled drives. 1. A device for simultaneous three-sided trimming of products , the device comprising:a plurality of cutting stations;an upper knife carrier associated in common with said plurality of cutting stations and configured to operate in a vertical motion;blades configured to be attached to said upper knife carrier and configured for at least front edge trimming and top and bottom trimming of the products;a first self-contained, independent drive driving said upper knife carrier;a conveyor system having top-related and bottom-related pairs of conveyor belts for conveying the products through said cutting stations;second self-contained, mutually independent, position-controlled drives each driving a respective one of said top-related and bottom-related pairs of conveyor belts of said conveyor system; andcontrol units interconnecting said first and second drives.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said control units govern said second drives of said top-related and bottom-related pairs of conveyor belts using motion profiles.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein said motion profiles for said second drives of said top-related and bottom-related ...

Blade clearance groove for cutting plotter

Disclosed is a cutting plotter with a feed roller that draws a sheet of media in a Y-direction while shifting the sheet back and forth along the Y-direction in response to a cutting order. The cutting plotter includes a cutting device that reciprocates in an X-direction and cooperates with the feed roller to cut the sheet in a desired shape in response to the cutting order. A base plate is disposed below the cutting device in the X-direction. The base plate has a channel formed in it. The channel is sized and configured to receive a portion of a blade of the cutting device when the blade engages the sheet and the blade traverses laterally along the channel.

Elastic break brake apparatus and method for minimizing broken elastic rethreading

A series of elastic break brakes are provided throughout a travel path of elastics in a machine operation. Elastic strands thread through each individual brake mechanism, and if an elastic strand breaks downstream, a natural snap back of the elastic, which ordinarily travels through the system under tension, drives an immediately upstream cam mechanism back, and holds the elastic thread in place at the elastic break brake immediately upstream of the break as to minimize rethreading required downstream of the elastic break brake.

Adhesive tape cutting apparatus

The disclosure discloses an adhesive tape cutting apparatus. The apparatus includes a feeding roller configured to feed an adhesive tape, a guide plate configured to contact and guide a surface of the other side end of the adhesive tape, a movable blade configured to advance from the adhesive layer and cut the adhesive tape, disposed below the guide plate so that a blade edge of the movable plate vertically faces the guide plate, a travel mechanism for causing the movable blade to travel along the tape width direction along the guide plate, and a movable blade support device configured to support the movable blade with respect to the travel mechanism in the manner that the movable blade slopes so that the blade edge presses the adhesive tape to the guide plate in the travel direction along the tape width.

Tape dispenser with improved cutter assembly

A cutter assembly suitable for cutting BOPP adhesive tape and a tape dispenser incorporating the same. The cutter assembly has a row of plastic teeth where each tooth includes left and right front and rear faces, each face being disposed on a different plane, and where the planes intersect each other at the tip of the tooth. A front edge extends between the left and right front faces; a rear edge extends between the left and right rear faces; a left side edge extends between the right front and rear faces; and a right side edge extends between the left front face and the right rear face. The various edges are set at particular angles relative to each other. A protrusion for supporting the tape is provided rearwardly of the teeth and a braking mechanism is also provided on the dispenser.

WRAP CASE

A wrap case includes: a case; a support rod which is separably provided inside the case and is formed to be able to support a wrap film roll; and a cutter unit which is provided to the case so as to cut a wrap film which is pulled out to the outside of the case. The cutter unit comprises: a cutter rail which is provided at the outside of the case and elongates in a longitudinal direction of the case; a moving cutter which is connected to the cutter rail to be slidable along the cutter rail; and a mounting/dismounting unit for mounting or dismounting the moving cutter to or from the cutter rail. 1. A wrap case comprising:a case;a support rod which is separably provided inside the case and is formed to be able to support a wrap film roll; anda cutter unit which is provided to the case so as to cut a wrap film which is pulled out to the outside of the case,wherein the cutter unit comprises:a cutter rail which is provided at the outside of the case and elongates in a longitudinal direction of the case;a moving cutter which is connected to the cutter rail to be slidable along the cutter rail; anda mounting/dismounting unit for mounting or dismounting the moving cutter to or from the cutter rail.2. The wrap case of claim 1 , wherein the moving cutter comprises:a support member having an insert portion which is inserted into the cutter rail and a grip which is disposed above the cutter rail; anda circular blade which is rotatably connected to the support body and is provided with a knife blade on an outer periphery thereof.3. The wrap case of claim 1 , wherein the moving cutter comprises a support member which is provided with an insert portion which is inserted into the cutter rail claim 1 ,and wherein the mounting/dismounting unit comprise:a cutter passing hole which is formed to the cutter rail and is formed to be wider than a length or a width of the insert portion of the support body; anda cap which blocks the cutter passing hole.4. The wrap case of claim 3 , wherein ...

Media Processing Device, Printing Device, and Control Method of a Media Processing Device

A printer has a processing unit that processes media; an automatic paper cutter that cuts the media; a conveyance mechanism that conveys media in the direction moving to an exit; a media orientation detection means that detects displacement of the media after conveyance by the conveyance mechanism stops; a limiting unit that restricts movement of the media toward the exit after conveyance by the conveyance mechanism stops; and a media processing device control unit that controls cutting the media by the automatic paper cutter when the media orientation detection means detects displacement of the media. 1. A media processing device comprising:a processing unit configured to process media;a cutting unit configured to cut the media;an exit from which the media is discharged;a conveyance unit configured to convey the media in the direction moving to the exit;a detection unit configured to detect displacement of the media after conveyance by the conveyance unit stops;a limiting unit configured to limit movement of the media in the direction moving toward the exit after conveyance by the conveyance unit stops; anda control unit configured to control cutting the media by the cutting unit when the detection unit detects displacement of the media.2. The media processing device described in claim 1 , whereinthe detection unit detects displacement in a different direction than the direction in which the media moves to the exit.3. The media processing device described in claim 1 , whereinthe conveyance unit has a conveyance roller that rotates and moves the media toward the exit; andthe limiting unit is a limit member that restricts rotation of the conveyance roller.4. The media processing device described in claim 1 , whereinthe conveyance unit has a stepper motor that produces drive power; andthe limiting unit is a drive control unit that holds the stepper motor.5. The media processing device described in claim 1 , whereinthe media has an IC tag to which data is written; ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING PRINTED PRODUCTS IN OPERATIVE CONNECTION WITH A DELIVERY SYSTEM

A system, preferably a saddle stitcher, includes: a transport chain, which is roof-shaped in an upper region, along which one or more printed products is astride transportable, collected, and are optionally stapled in an intermediate stapling station; and a stop adjustable according to a format of a printed product of the printed products, the stop being arranged in a transport direction of the printed product, behind the stapling station, and along a further course of the transport chain. The stop is in operative connection with a delivery system and an ejector that operate interdependently with each other to perform a format-stabilized discharge of the printed product in accordance with a cycle; and that the format-stabilized printed product is fed to a cutting apparatus. 1. A system , the system comprising:a transport chain, which is roof-shaped in an upper region, along which one or more printed products are astride transportable, collected, and are optionally stapled in an intermediate stapling station; anda stop adjustable according to a format of a printed product of the printed products, the stop being arranged in a transport direction of the printed product, behind the stapling station, and along a further course of the transport chain,wherein the stop is in operative connection with a delivery system and an ejector that operate interdependently with each other to perform a format-stabilized discharge of the printed product in accordance with a cycle; and that the format-stabilized printed product is fed to a cutting apparatus.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the delivery system is configured to discharge the printed product claim 1 , which comprises one or more folded sheets claim 1 , in accordance with the cycle.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the ejector is configured to discharge the printed product claim 1 , which comprises one or more folded sheets claim 1 , in accordance with the cycle.4. The system according to claim 1 , ...

A HAND-HELD HANDLE DISPENSER

A hand-held handle dispenser comprising: a main frame having a handle, an adhesive tape roll provided at a rear side of the main frame for delivering an adhesive tape, an application element provided at the front side of the main frame for applying the adhesive tape on a parcel and a cutting blade for cutting the adhesive tape, a cartridge for storing an insert strip roll and transport and affixing elements for conveying the insert strip from the cartridge to the application element and affixing it against the adhesive tape to form a handle. 1. A hand-held handle dispenser comprising: a main frame having a handle , an adhesive tape roll provided at a rear side of the main frame for delivering an adhesive tape , an application element provided at the front side of the main frame for applying the adhesive tape on a parcel and a cutting blade for cutting the adhesive tape , a cartridge for storing an insert strip roll and transport and affixing elements for conveying the insert strip from said cartridge to said application element and affixing it against the adhesive tape to form a handle , wherein said transport and affixing elements comprise a pulling roller continuously in contact with the insert strip for pulling the insert strip towards the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape when the pulling roller enters in contact with the tape roll , which then drives the rotation of the pulling roller.2. The hand-held handle dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein the insert strip roll cartridge is mobile in rotation around an axis and in that the pulling roller enters in contact with the tape roll when the insert strip roll cartridge is pushed upward by the user.3. A The hand-held handle dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein said pulling roller is made of material with a high friction coefficient.445. The hand-held handle dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein said insert strip roll is formed by a thin strip of paper approximately mm wide with a non-printed side ...

Printed Unit Block Aligning Device and Printed Unit Block Aligning Method

A printed unit block aligning device includes a supporting element and an alignment transfer rail. The supporting element is opened and closed between a supporting position and a releasing position. The alignment transfer rail receives the group of the printed unit blocks dropped in response to move of the supporting element to the releasing position, aligns the printed unit blocks in each line unit block in a vertical direction, and feeds the printed unit blocks vertically at a constant speed using alignment transferring element. An electrical controlling element is provided that electrically controls timing of dropping the printed unit blocks from the supporting element onto the alignment transfer rail. While a speed of transfer of the horizontal feeding and transferring element are uniform for any imposition structure, the electrical controlling element controls timing of dropping the printed unit blocks in a manner that depends on the numbers of layers in each vertical line in different imposition structures. 1. A printed unit block aligning method of cutting a large sheet with multiple prints having an imposition structure in vertical lines and horizontal lines into printed unit blocks , aligning the printed unit blocks , and transferring the printed unit blocks at a speed constant for any imposition structure to a subsequent step , the method comprising:a primary cutting step of cutting a large sheet block including a stack of the large sheets into line unit blocks arranged side by side;a secondary cutting step of cutting the line unit block into printed unit blocks;a vertically feeding step of feeding a group of the printed unit blocks vertically and charging the printed unit blocks in each line unit block on an upper rail;a horizontally feeding step of releasing the printed unit blocks from the upper rail, dropping the printed unit blocks onto a lower rail group perpendicular to the upper rail, receiving each of the printed unit blocks in a group in each ...

Cutter for self-adhesive linerless endless tape labels

The invention relates to a cutter for self-adhesive linerless endless tape labels, said cutter comprising a transport roller, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and a blade unit that comprises a blade carriage, which is linearly travelable in parallel with the axis of rotation of the transport roller, and a cutting blade that is rotationally fixedly held at the blade carriage and that is directed in the direction toward the transport roller, wherein the endless tape labels can be led between the transport roller and the blade unit. The blade unit comprises a blade holder that forms an assembly with the cutting blade, in which assembly the cutting blade projects with a fixed overhang over the blade holder, with the assembly being displaceably fastened to the blade carriage and a spring device, in particular a compression spring, being provided that preloads the assembly into an extended position.

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

A sheet processing apparatus includes a conveyor, a processing tool, a processing-tool contact-and-separation device, a processing-tool moving device, and a processing-tool facing device. The conveyor conveys a sheet. The processing tool processes the sheet. The processing-tool contact-and-separation device brings the processing tool into contact with the sheet and separates the processing tool from the sheet. The processing-tool moving device moves the processing tool in an intersecting direction intersecting a conveyance direction of the sheet. The processing-tool facing device faces the processing tool with the sheet interposed between the processing-tool facing device and the processing tool. The processing-tool contact-and-separation device includes a regulating member configured to regulate movement of the sheet in a different direction from both the conveyance direction and the intersecting direction. 1. A sheet processing apparatus , comprising:a conveyor configured to convey a sheet;a processing tool configured to process the sheet;a processing-tool contact-and-separation device configured to bring the processing tool into contact with the sheet and separate the processing tool from the sheet;a processing-tool moving device configured to move the processing tool in an intersecting direction intersecting a conveyance direction of the sheet; anda processing-tool facing device configured to face the processing tool with the sheet interposed between the processing-tool facing device and the processing tool,the processing-tool contact-and-separation device including a regulating member configured to regulate movement of the sheet in a different direction from both the conveyance direction and the intersecting direction.2. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the processing tool is configured to protrude toward the regulating member when the processing tool comes into contact with the sheet.3. The sheet processing apparatus according to ...

IN SITU CHOPPING CUT AND CONVEYOR MACHINE AND METHOD OF USING SAME

A chopping cut mechanism comprising a first driving device and a chopping cut device, the chopping cut device comprises an upper blade and the first driving device drives the upper blade to carry out reciprocating motion. The upper blade having a compaction component and the compaction component comprises a compaction part which is not lower than the upper blade edge line. A first conveying mechanism, wherein the first conveying mechanism comprises: a second driving device and a first conveying device, the second driving device drives the first conveying device for directional transport, the first conveying device is located below the upper blade. 1. An in situ chopping cut and conveyor machine , comprising ,a chopping cut mechanism, wherein the chopping cut mechanism comprises a first driving device and a chopping cut device, the chopping cut device comprises an upper blade, and the first driving device drives the upper blade to carry out reciprocating motion,the upper blade having a compaction component and the compaction component comprises a compaction part which is not lower than the upper blade edge line;a first conveying mechanism, wherein the first conveying mechanism comprises:a second driving device and a first conveying device, the second driving device drives the first conveying device for directional transport, the first conveying device is located below the upper blade.2. The in situ chopping cut and conveyor machine of claim 1 , further comprising a material outlet installed on the chopping cut mechanism claim 1 , a lower edge of the material outlet is parallel to an inner section of the upper blade the upper blade is fit with the lower edge during the chopping cut process.3. The in situ chopping cut and conveyor machine of claim 1 , whereinthe chopping cut mechanism comprises a feed device,the feed device includes an upper feed roller and lower feed roller, the lower feed roller is driven by a fourth driving device, the upper feed roller is installed ...

Wrap Foil Dispenser

A wrap foil dispenser, comprising a base plate, provided with a channel, through which a blade glides. As part of a cutter assembly which glides along a guide, the blade slides and cuts the foil without touching the plate. The cutter assembly includes an arm which ensures that the blade engages the foil. In case the plate is laterally tilted or the cutter is slid by hand, the cutter assembly moves along a channel to which cutting edges of the blade are placed inside. When the blade is moved, the foil, placed on the upper side of the channel, is cut. The blade's vertical position is uniform as a result of the cutting assembly pressing through the arm's own weight which is limited by a buffer element. The dispenser may include a rotating support, provided with two conical elements that ensure mounting of foil rolls having various dimensions. 1. Wrap foil dispenser for foil rolls preferably wounded on a cylindrical core , comprising:{'b': 2', '17', '18', '17', '18', '21', '22', '12', '19', '20', '4', '5', '6', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '3', '2', '10, 'a base plate having two lateral walls and , wherein, on the lateral walls and there are supporting elements and , for supporting a rotating support , and also supporting elements and to fix a sliding guide , on which is glided a cutter assembly , provided with a blade in the inferior side, the base plate being provided with a channel , parallel with the guide , upon which the cutter assembly is gliding, the peak point “c” of the blade is positioned inside the channel , with the cutting edges “a” and “b” at a level established at the level of the plan of the plate, the foil roll being positioned upon the base plate , the level of the cutting edges of the blade being determined by a buffer element .'}2109552632. Dispenser according to wherein the buffer element has a shape of a disk that it is turning up upon a shaft of the cutter assembly claim 1 , the disk's radius defines the distance between the cutter assembly to the ...

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

A sheet processing apparatus includes a puncher, a first sensor positioned upstream of the puncher in the conveyance direction, a second sensor positioned upstream of the first detection position in the conveyance direction, a drive source configured to drive the puncher, a controller configured to control the drive source. The controller executes a control mode including a first process of controlling a rotation speed of the puncher on a basis of a detection result of the second sensor and a second process of controlling the rotation speed of the puncher on a basis of a detection result of the first sensor. In the control mode, the controller does not stop rotation of the puncher in a period between the punching process on the preceding sheet and a punching process on the succeeding sheet. 1. A sheet processing apparatus:a conveyance portion configured to convey a sheet in a conveyance direction;a puncher rotatably supported and configured to, while rotating, punch a hole at a predetermined position in a sheet being conveyed by the conveyance portion;a first sensor configured to change an output value thereof in accordance with presence/absence of a sheet at a first detection position positioned upstream of the puncher in the conveyance direction;a second sensor configured to change an output value thereof in accordance with presence/absence of a sheet at a second detection position positioned upstream of the first detection position in the conveyance direction;a drive source configured to drive the puncher; anda controller configured to control the drive source,wherein, in a case where a leading end of a succeeding sheet is positioned between the first detection position and the second detection position in the conveyance direction when a punching process on a preceding sheet by the puncher is finished, the controller executes a control mode including a first process of controlling a rotation speed of the puncher on a basis of a detection result of the second ...

Tape dispenser and take-up reel for tape backing

This invention generally relates to a tape dispenser with automatic backing removal more particularly including a spindle rotatably mounted for receiving said supply of tape; a pinch roller set in tension having an adjustment to set the drag for the tape supply passing through the pinch rollers that convert a pull of the tape to a rotary motion; a take-up spindle for spooling the protective backing layer when separated from the tape; a set of drag washers to maintain an pre-set tension as the protective backing is spooled onto the take up spindle; a first gear responsive to the rotary motion of the pinch roller set and a second gear responsive to the motion of the first gear and axially attached to the take-up spindle for spooling the protective backing.

TAPE DISPENSER PACKAGE

A tape dispenser package includes a carton configured to store at least one roll of tape. The carton includes a storage box, a lid, and tube mounts. The storage box is formed to define an internal-storage cavity sized to receive a tube and a roll of tape arranged around the tube. The lid is coupled with the storage box and configured to close the internal-storage cavity. The tube mounts are configured to support the tube. 1. A tape dispenser package comprising:an integrally formed carton that includes a storage box, a lid, and tube mounts, the storage box formed to define an internal-storage cavity, the lid being coupled with the storage box along a living hinge and being movable selectively about the living hinge to allow and block access to the internal-storage cavity, and the tube mounts being coupled to the storage box about living hinges,a tube located in the internal-storage cavity of the storage box and the tube having a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end, anda plurality of rolls of tape mounted on the tube,wherein the tube mounts include a first support and a second support, the first end of the tube extends into the first support and is supported by the first support for rotation relative to the first support, and the second end of the tube extends into the second support and is supported by the second support for rotation relative to the second support.2. The tape dispenser package of claim 1 , wherein the second support includes an outer-support wall claim 1 , an inner-support wall claim 1 , and a bridge that extends between and interconnects the outer-support wall and the inner support wall claim 1 , the outer-support wall is formed to include an aperture claim 1 , the inner-support wall is formed to include an aperture claim 1 , and the second end of the tube is located in the apertures of the outer-support wall and the inner-support wall.3. The tape dispenser package of claim 2 , wherein the outer-support wall is generally ...

Center-fed dunnage system feed and cutter

A dunnage system may include a converting station including a converter configured for pulling in a stream of sheet material and converting the material into dunnage, and an inlet guide having an inlet surface that is coiled such that first and second ends of the inlet surface are discontinuous with each other to define a gap therebetween, the inlet surface configured to channel the sheet material into the converter. A cutter for a dunnage system may include a blade with first and second phases of serrations that are coextensive over at least a portion of the blade, the first phase providing cutting serrations for cutting the dunnage, and the second phase comprising ledges for focusing the cutting and preventing or reducing bunching of the dunnage towards a side of the blade. A method of converting dunnage may also be provided.

SHEET BODY CUTTING METHOD AND SHEET BODY CUTTING DEVICE

A sheet body is gripped (bound) by grip conveyance units, and conveyed as the grip conveyance units are displaced in this state. At the same time as this conveyance, the sheet body is held by delivering units, and delivered by a predetermined amount by the delivering units. After that, the sheet body is cut in predetermined size and shape by cutting molds. 1. A sheet body cutting method for cutting a sheet body with cutting molds of a sheet body cutting device , the sheet body cutting method comprising:a synchronous delivering step of positioning the sheet body at the cutting molds in a manner that holding units of a holding member are provided on an upstream side of the cutting molds and are separated from each other relatively so as to release the sheet body, grip conveyance units grip and convey the sheet body from the upstream side of the cutting molds toward the cutting molds, delivering units of a delivering member are provided on a downstream side of the cutting molds and are brought close to each other relatively so as to hold the sheet body, and deliver a part of the sheet body to a downstream side; anda cutting step of cutting the sheet body in a manner that the holding units are brought close to each other relatively so as to hold the sheet body, the delivering units keep holding the sheet body, the grip conveyance units are separated from each other relatively so as to release the sheet body from gripping, and the cutting molds cut the sheet body that has been positioned at the cutting molds.2. The sheet body cutting method according to claim 1 , wherein in the synchronous delivering step claim 1 , the delivering units are separated from each other relatively so that the sheet body is temporarily released from holding by the delivering units.3. The sheet body cutting method according to claim 1 , wherein when the grip conveyance units return to original positions on the upstream side claim 1 , the holding units are configured to hold the sheet body claim ...

Digital pre-print paper, sheet, and box manufacturing systems

Systems for providing efficient manufacturing of paper, sheet, and/or box products of varying size and structure, often with pre-applied print (“pre-print”), are provided herein. One or more controllers can be used to aggregate orders and information to prepare one or more control plans (e.g., reel maps, reel plans, etc.) for processing a roll of web product through the manufacturing process. The control plan may include a set of instructions for operating one or more systems within the manufacturing process to form the desired finished paper-based product. In such a regard, efficient manufacturing of various paper-based products, including corrugated boxes, folded carton, labels, flexible paper, industrial bags, plates, cups, décor, and many others, can be achieved. Further, efficient customer ordering/tracking, job aggregation, print imposition, corrugator planning, and tracking and adjustments throughout the manufacturing process are contemplated.

PUNCHING DEVICE, SHEET PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

In a first punching mode, a control portion displaces a support member from a first-path-side end side to a second-path-side end side, and causes a first punching portion on the first-path-side end side to operate in a state where the support member has reached a first target position. In a second punching mode, the control portion displaces the support member from the second-path-side end side to the first-path-side end side, and causes a second punching portion on the second-path-side end side to operate in a state where the support member has reached a second target position. The first and second target positions are based on positions of the support member at points of time when edges on the first-path-side end side and the second-path-side end side are detected by the first sheet sensor and the second sheet sensor, respectively. 1. A punching device comprising:a support member facing a conveyance path of a sheet member conveyed in a first direction, and formed to extend from a position close to one of a first-path-side end and a second-path-side end to a position close to the other, the first-path-side end being a first side end of the conveyance path in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the second-path-side end being a second side end of the conveyance path in the second direction;a displacement mechanism configured to cause the support member to be displaced reciprocally along the second direction;a first sheet sensor supported on the support member at a position close to the first-path-side end and configured to, when the support member is displaced, detect a first edge of the sheet member that is located on the first-path-side end side;a second sheet sensor supported on the support member at a position close to the second-path-side end and configured to detect, when the support member is displaced, a second edge of the sheet member that is located on the second-path-side end side;a first punching portion supported on the support ...

Cutting Apparatus and Printer

The disclosure discloses a cutting apparatus including a movable blade and a guide device. The movable blade is configured to move along a sliding direction to a cutting position. The guide device includes an upper guide part including a contact part and a lower guide part including at least one guide surface. The contact part is disposed at a position separated from a first blade edge of the fixed blade by a first distance in the transport direction and by a second distance in an upper direction. The at least one guide surface that inclines in an inclination direction in which the at least one guide surface inclines downward at a predetermined angle toward a downstream in the transport direction and is disposed to have an interval of a third distance against the contact part in a direction orthogonal to the inclination direction. 1. A cutting apparatus comprising:a feeder configured to feed a print-receiving medium including an adhesive layer along a predetermined transport direction;a fixed blade that has a shape like a flat plate and includes a first blade edge at a lower end;a movable blade that has a shape like a flat plate, includes a second blade edge having a substantially V-like shape in a view from said transport direction at an upper end, is disposed downstream from fixed blade in said transport direction, and is configured to slide in a sliding direction crossing said transport direction against said fixed blade and to move along the sliding direction from a standby position on a lower side to a cutting position on an upper side; anda guide device that includes an upper guide part and a lower guide part that respectively is disposed downstream from said fixed blade in said transport direction and is configured to guide said print-receiving medium being cut further downstream,the upper guide part including a contact part that is disposed at a position separated from said first blade edge of said fixed blade by a first distance in said transport direction ...

CUTTING DEVICE AND PRINTER

A cutting device includes a fixed blade and a movable blade that slides with respect to the fixed blade during cutting, the movable blade having a first end that engages with the fixed blade at cutting start and a second end that engages with the fixed blade at cutting end, an urging member connected to the movable blade to urge the movable blade towards the fixed blade and a rotation of the movable blade in a first rotational direction, and a support for the movable blade having a shaft that rotates as the movable blade moves, the shaft having a center portion and first and second ends rotatably connected to the movable blade, wherein points of connection of the first and second ends are at locations that urge a rotation of the movable blade in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction. 1. A cutting device comprising:a fixed blade and a movable blade that slides with respect to the fixed blade during cutting, wherein the movable blade has a first end that engages with the fixed blade at a start of the cutting and a second end that engages with the fixed blade at an end of the cutting;an urging member connected to the movable blade at a location that is closer to the first end than the second end to urge the movable blade towards the fixed blade and to urge a rotation of the movable blade in a first rotational direction around a rotational axis extending in a moving direction of the movable blade; anda support for the movable blade having a shaft that extends in a direction intersecting the moving direction of the movable blade and rotates as the movable blade moves, the shaft having a center portion and first and second ends that are rotatably connected to the movable blade, wherein points of connection of the first and second ends to the movable blade are at locations that urge a rotation of the movable blade around the rotational axis in a second rotational direction that is opposite to the first rotational direction.2. The cutting ...

CUTTING DEVICE AND LABEL PRINTER

A cutting device includes a fixed blade and a movable blade that slides past the fixed blade during cutting, and a cleaning tool with an adhesive removing element that comes into contact with a surface of the movable blade that faces the fixed blade during the cutting. 1. A cutting device comprising:a fixed blade and a movable blade that slides past the fixed blade during cutting; anda cleaning tool with an adhesive removing element that comes into contact with a surface of the movable blade that faces the fixed blade during the cutting.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a frame to which the cleaning tool is mounted,wherein the cleaning tool is mounted to the frame so as to prevent rotation of the cleaning tool during the cutting.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the frame has an opening and a longitudinal end of the cleaning tool is inserted into and engaged with the opening so that the cleaning tool does not rotate while engaged with the opening.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the opening is square-shaped and the longitudinal end of the cleaning tool has a square shape.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the cleaning tool includes a square-shaped rod with four longitudinal surfaces and the adhesive removing element is installed on at least a first one of the four longitudinal surfaces.6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the adhesive removing element includes a plurality of brushes that extend outwardly from the first one of the longitudinal surfaces.7. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the brushes are arranged along a straight horizontal line.8. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the brushes are arranged along a straight line that is inclined with respect to a horizontal line and parallel to at least one cutting edge of the movable blade.9. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the brushes are arranged along two straight lines that are inclined with respect to a horizontal line.10. ...

A TAPE DISPENSER, A TAPE DISPENSER KIT, A ROLL OF MASKING TAPE AND A TAPE DISPENSER OPERATING METHOD

This invention relates to a tape dispenser (TD) for applying masking tape for painting to an object (OB), comprising: a housing (H) for accommodating a roll (TR) of masking tape, said roll (TR) of masking tape having a width (W) and carrying a certain length of masking tape; and a pressure surface (PS) for applying pressure to the object (OB) while a masking tape portion is present in between the pressure surface (PS) and the object (OB), said pressure surface (PS) having a length and a width (W), and said pressure RE surface (PS) having an entry side (ENS) and an exit side (EXS), wherein the housing (H) and pressure surface (PS) are configured to CM guide masking tape from the roll (TR) of masking tape via the entry side (ENS) of the pressure surface (PS) along the pressure surface (PS) towards the exit side (EXS) of the pressure surface (PS) in a longitudinal direction of the pressure surface (PS), and wherein the tape dispenser (TD) further comprises: a first cutter (C) for cutting masking tape between the roll of masking tape and the entry side of the pressure surface seen in longitudinal direction; and a second cutter (C) for cutting masking tape downstream of the exit side of the pressure surface. 1. A tape dispenser for applying masking tape for painting to an object , comprising:a housing for accommodating a roll of masking tape, said roll of masking tape having a width and carrying a certain length of masking tape; anda pressure surface for applying pressure to the object while a masking tape portion is present in between the pressure surface and the object, said pressure surface having a length and a width, and said pressure surface having an entry side and an exit side,wherein the housing and pressure surface are configured to guide masking tape from the roll of masking tape via the entry side of the pressure surface along the pressure surface towards the exit side of the pressure surface in a longitudinal direction of the pressure surface,and wherein the ...

MANUAL ADHESIVE TAPE DISPENSER.

This invention relates to a manual device for dispensing tape, with or without adhesive, that can be used in tape reels made of organic, inorganic or synthetic materials, it also relates to a novel shear-type tape-cutting mechanism, which performs the tape cutting and dispatching operation due to the concentration of efforts at two points of the tape. 1. Manual adhesive tape dispenser comprising and characterized by:{'b': 1', '22', '24', '22', '1', '3', '3', '2', '24', '22', '21', '10', '7, "A Handle (), which is a semi-cylindrical element, which in its upper part has a body (), said body has a cavity (), which said upper body () serves to manually hold the Handle () by using preferably the central fingers, while the thumb of the operator's hand presses the Bridge () of the Arm (), which inside the cavity () of this body upper () houses a retractable mechanism (), consisting of a support shaft () and a spring ();"}{'b': 2', '26', '31', '15', '31', '23', '22', '1', '15', '7', '21', '22', '1', '23', '27', '31', '3', '3', '8', '14', '13', '28', '25', '19', '20', '25', '19', '5', '6', '32', '5', '25', '2', '16', '29', '6', '19', '2', '11', '30', '12', '11', '3', '30', '5', '16, 'An Arm (), which is an irregularly shaped element, which is made up by three segments; That the first segment () is formed by an axis () and a lever (), that said axis () is placed axially in the supports () of the upper body () of the Handle () and that serves as an axis of rotation, that said lever () is permanently pressed by the spring () of the mechanism () of the upper body () of the Handle (), thereby obtaining a retractable rotational movement with respect to said supports (); That the second segment () is curved, in the form of an arc, connecting its ends orthogonally both to the axis () on one side, and to the Bridge () on the other, that due to the retractable characteristic, said Bridge () permanently presses, through the spring (), the outer face () of the tape reel (); That the ...

Rolled product dispenser with multiple cutting blades and cutter assembly for a rolled product dispenser

A rolled product dispenser for dispensing a web of rolled product. The rolled product dispenser comprises a housing, a dispensing assembly operationally connected to the housing and interacting with the web of the rolled product and a cutting assembly cooperating with the dispensing assembly to sever the web of rolled product. The cutting assembly comprises at least two cutting blades, each one of the cutting blades having a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally mounted and the second end is operationally connected to a guiding assembly for guiding the blade between a cutting position and a non-cutting position.

CUTTER DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED COMPOSITE MATERIAL PLACEMENT EQUIPMENT

This invention relates to a cutter device for automated composite material placement equipment, including cutter component, drive mechanism that drives the cutter component to slide, and guide mechanism that provides slide room for the cutter component, the said guide mechanism comprises: cutter stop, base, cover plate arranged on the base, and cutting board arranged between the base and the cover plate; guide groove for accommodating cutter component slide is provided at the said base's contact side with the cutting board; the said cutter stop is arranged at the outer side of the guide groove to limit the cutter component from sliding out; the said cutting board has a protruding part relative to the base and the cover plate, a first tow guide hole is provided on the said protruding part; a second tow guide hole coaxial with the first guide hole is provided at the said cutter stop, a cutter avoidance groove is further provided at the said cutter stop's side close to the cutting board, and the second tow guide hole goes through the said cutter avoidance groove. The cutter device comes in robust and compact construction to guide the cutter to realize accurate movement. 1. A cutter device for automated composite material placement equipment , comprising cutter component , drive mechanism that drives the cutter component to slide , and guide mechanism that provides slide room for the cutter component , wherein the guide mechanism comprises: cutter stop , base , cover plate arranged on the base , and cutting board arranged between the base and the cover plate;a guide groove for accommodating cutter component slide is provided a side of the base in contact with the cutting board; the cutter stop is arranged at the outer side of the guide groove to limit the cutter component from sliding out; the cutting board has a protruding part relative to the base and the cover plate, and a first tow guide hole is provided on the protruding part; a second tow guide hole coaxial with ...

CUTTER UNIT INCLUDING FIXED BLADE AND MOVABLE BLADE TO CUT ITEM IN COOPERATION WITH EACH OTHER

A cutter unit includes a first frame, a fixed blade, a movable blade, a movable blade drive mechanism and a pressure mechanism. The fixed blade has a first cutting edge portion. One end portion of the movable blade has one end configured to cut a cut item in cooperation with the first cutting edge portion. The second cutting edge portion and the first cutting edge portion contacting with each other at a first point and a second point. Another end portion of the movable blade has a contacting portion in contact with the first frame at a third point. The first point, the second point and the third point define an imaginary triangle. The pressure member presses the movable blade at a pressure contact position so that the movable blade presses against the fixed blade. The pressure contact position is positioned substantially within the imaginary triangle. 1. A cutter unit comprising:a first frame;a fixed blade fixed to the first frame and having a flat plate shape, the fixed blade having a first cutting edge portion extending linearly; the one end portion having one end in the moving direction formed with a second cutting edge portion having V-shape and configured to cut a cut item in cooperation with the first cutting edge portion, the second cutting edge portion and the first cutting edge portion contacting with each other at a first point and a second point; and', 'the another end portion having a contacting portion in contact with the first frame at a third point, the first point, the second point and the third point defining an imaginary triangle such that each of the first point, the second point and the third point is an apex of the imaginary triangle;, 'a movable blade movable in a moving direction, and having a flat plate shape, the movable blade having one end portion and another end portion in the moving direction;'}a movable blade drive mechanism configured to move the movable blade in the moving direction; anda pressure member pressing the movable blade at ...

TAPE DISPENSER WITH CUTTER ASSEMBLY AND PROTRUSION

A cutter assembly suitable for cutting BOPP adhesive tape and a tape dispenser incorporating the same. The cutter assembly has a row of plastic teeth where each tooth includes left and right front and rear faces, each face being disposed on a different plane, and where the planes intersect each other at the tip of the tooth. A front edge extends between the left and right front faces; a rear edge extends between the left and right rear faces; a left side edge extends between the right front and rear faces; and a right side edge extends between the left front face and the right rear face. The various edges are set at particular angles relative to each other. A protrusion for supporting the tape is provided rearwardly of the teeth and a braking mechanism is also provided on the dispenser. 1. A cutter assembly for a household tape dispenser suitable for cutting BOPP adhesive tape , said cutter assembly comprising:a base having a front region with a first end and a second end, said base being adapted to be disposed at a front end of a tape dispenser and between a first and a second side member thereof;a row of plastic teeth extending upwardly and outwardly from the first end of the base; and wherein each tooth has a left front face disposed in a first plane; a right front face disposed in a second plane; a left rear face disposed in a third plane; and a right rear face disposed in a fourth plane; and wherein the first, second, third and fourth planes intersect each other at an uppermost tip of the tooth; anda protrusion formed on the base a spaced distance rearwardly of the row of teeth.2. The cutter assembly as defined in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion is a generally inverted V-shape.3. The cutter assembly as defined in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion has an apex region disposed substantially on a same plane as the tips of the teeth.4. The cutter assembly as defined in claim 3 , wherein the protrusion further includes a front surface angling downwardly from the apex ...

TAPE DISPENSER WITH CUTTER ASSEMBLY AND BRAKING MECHANISM

A cutter assembly suitable for cutting BOPP adhesive tape and a tape dispenser incorporating the same. The cutter assembly has a row of plastic teeth where each tooth includes left and right front and rear faces, each face being disposed on a different plane, and where the planes intersect each other at the tip of the tooth. A front edge extends between the left and right front faces; a rear edge extends between the left and right rear faces; a left side edge extends between the right front and rear faces; and a right side edge extends between the left front face and the right rear face. The various edges are set at particular angles relative to each other. A protrusion for supporting the tape is provided rearwardly of the teeth and a braking mechanism is also provided on the dispenser. 1. In combination ,a rotational element including an extended length of BOPP tape;a tape dispenser for retaining the rotational element therein and for selectively dispensing desired lengths of tape therefrom, wherein said tape dispenser includes:a first side member having an interior surface;a second side member having an interior surface, wherein the rotational element is retained between the interior surfaces and is rotatable about an axis oriented at right angles to the interior surfaces;a cutter assembly provided on a front end of the dispenser and extending between the interior surfaces of the first and second side members; said cutter assembly including a row of teeth configured to perforate the tape and sever the desired lengths of the tape from the rotational element; anda braking mechanism provided on the tape dispenser, wherein the braking mechanism selectively engages the rotational element to slow or stop rotational motion thereof.2. The combination as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first side member is flexible and is selectively depressible inwardly to engage the rotational element and to thereby act as the braking mechanism.3. The combination as defined in claim 2 , ...

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS

A sheet processing apparatus includes a conveyance unit that conveys a sheet, a processing unit that performs processing on the sheet conveyed by the conveyance unit, and a controller that controls the conveyance unit and the processing unit. The processing unit includes a cutting unit capable of cutting the sheet along a cutting line, a holding unit that is configured to be movable between a holding position and a release position and that is disposed such that a holding line, which is formed on the sheet when the sheet is held, is substantially parallel to the cutting line, and an angle adjuster capable of adjusting an angle of the cutting unit and the holding unit with respect to a conveying direction.

STRIP CUTTING APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSTIC REAGENT KIT

Disclosed herein is a strip cutting apparatus for a diagnostic reagent kit that includes first and second shafts, each of which has knives and spacers arranged in such a way that two knives having blades facing each other and one spacer are arranged alternatively, and a guide member mounted to go between the first and second shafts to guide a diagnostic reagent, thereby accurately cutting the diagnostic reagent into strips of an approximately rectangular shape in a diagnostic reagent passing section and removing defect by preventing the strips from being twisted or bent. Since the guide member continuously guides the diagnostic reagent till the strips get out of the shafts, it is prevented that the cut strips are fit between the knives are twisted or deformed, thereby removing defect. Furthermore, adjusting screws are mounted at both ends of the first shaft supported to adjust an interval between the first and second shafts in a longitudinal direction, thereby more accurately adjusting the interval between the first and second shafts to enhance cutting effect of the strips.

Device and method for dispensing active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying strips

A device for dispensing active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying strips, including a housing in which a coil chamber for receiving an active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying band is arranged, in which a gear transmission with a driven roller for conveying the band is mounted, and in which a separating device for separating the strips from the band is arranged. A method for dispensing active ingredient-containing or active ingredient carrying strips using such a device is also disclosed. An active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying band is arranged between the driven roller and the pressure roller. A shift clutch transmission having a manually actuatable trigger element is arranged upstream of the gear transmission. The driven roller can be driven in incremental strips by the shift clutch transmission. A device and method is disclosed for dispensing active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying strips with a largely equal dosage are developed.

CUTTING APPARATUS FOR ROLL ZEBRA BLIND

Disclosed is a cutting apparatus for a roll zebra. The cutting apparatus includes: a main body portion; a mounting portion provided at one side of the main body portion to wind or unwind a fabric; a cutting portion provided at one side of the main body portion to cut the fabric with a required length; and a discharge portion provided at one side of the main body portion to convey the fabric cut by the cutting portion to the outside. The cutting portion includes a longitudinal cutting portion cutting the fabric in a longitudinal direction, and a transverse cutting portion cutting the fabric in a transverse direction. 1. A cutting apparatus for a roll zebra blind comprising:a main body portion;a mounting portion provided at one side of the main body portion to wind or unwind a fabric;a cutting portion provided at one side of the main body portion to cut the fabric with a required length; anda discharge portion provided at one side of the main body portion to convey the fabric cut by the cutting portion to the outside, first and second loading rollers mated with each other, which wind the fabric supplied from the mounting portion on the first loading roller provided with a bonding material having a bonding force for attaching an end of the fabric on the first loading roller, and which unwind the fabric cut by the cutting portion from the first loading roller toward the discharge portion;', 'a longitudinal cutting portion cutting the fabric, supplied from the mounting portion to the first and second loading rollers, in a longitudinal direction; and', 'a transverse cutting portion cutting the fabric, supplied from the mounting portion to the first and second loading rollers, in a transverse direction, and, 'wherein the cutting portion includes two rolling portions rotating independently and positioned under the first and second loading rollers, wherein the two rolling portions rotate in the same direction to receive and wind the fabric falling down from the first loading ...

CUTTING MACHINE HEAD AND CUTTING MACHINE THEREOF

A cutting machine head and a cutting machine are provided in the present invention. The cutting machine head includes a fixing plate, a cutter holder, a cutting component, a machine head lifting mechanism and a machine head rotating mechanism. The cutter holder is mounted on the fixing plate. The machine head lifting mechanism is connected to the cutter holder, and is used to drive the cutter holder to move up and down on the fixing plate. The cutting component includes at least two cutter head assemblies mounted on the cutter holder. The machine head rotating mechanism is connected to the cutter head assemblies for driving the cutter head assemblies to rotate. The rotating angle of each cutter head assembly of the cutting machine head can be controlled. The machine head rotating mechanism controls the cutter head assembly to rotate when the machine head is cutting, and the resulting cutting line has no flaws, which can ensure the integrity of the cutting pattern. 1. A cutting machine head , comprising:a fixing plate;a cutter holder;a cutting component;a machine head lifting mechanism; anda machine head rotating mechanism;wherein the cutter holder is mounted on the fixing plate; the machine head lifting mechanism is connected to the cutter holder, and is used to drive the cutter holder to move up and down on the fixing plate; the cutting component comprises at least two cutter head assemblies mounted on the cutter holder; the machine head rotating mechanism is connected to the cutter head assemblies for driving the cutter head assemblies to rotate.2. The cutting machine head according to claim 1 , wherein the machine head rotating mechanism comprises a rotating motor claim 1 , a synchronizing belt claim 1 , and a plurality of synchronizing gears; the cutter head assemblies comprise a plurality of rotating sleeves; each of the plurality of synchronizing gears are connected to each of the plurality of rotating sleeves; a motor shaft of the rotating motor is connected ...

PAPER-FEEDING CUTTING MACHINE

A paper-feeding cutting machine is provided. The paper-feeding cutting machine includes a frame and a machine head. The frame is provided with a paper-loading platform, a cutting table, a receiving hopper and a crossbeam, wherein a linear guide rail is disposed on both sides of the frame, and the cross beam is connected to the linear guide rail. The machine head is disposed on the crossbeam. The machine head includes a fixing plate, a cutter holder, a cutting component, a machine head lifting mechanism and a machine head rotating mechanism. A cutter holder guide rode is disposed on the fixing plate; the cutter holder is connected to the cutter holder guide rode; the machine head lifting mechanism is connected to the cutter holder; the cutting component comprises at least two cutter head assemblies mounted on the cutter holder; the machine head rotating mechanism is connected to the cutter head assemblies. 1. A paper-feeding cutting machine , comprising:a frame, the frame being provided with a paper-loading platform, a cutting table, a receiving hopper and a crossbeam, wherein a linear guide rail is disposed on both sides of the frame, and the cross beam is connected to the linear guide rail; a fixing plate;', 'a cutter holder;', 'a cutting component;', 'a machine head lifting mechanism; and', 'a machine head rotating mechanism;', 'wherein a cutter holder guide rode is disposed on the fixing plate; the cutter holder is connected to the cutter holder guide rode; the machine head lifting mechanism is connected to the cutter holder, and is used to drive the cutter holder to move up and down; the cutting component comprises at least two cutter head assemblies mounted on the cutter holder; the machine head rotating mechanism is connected to the cutter head assemblies for driving the cutter head assemblies to rotate., 'a machine head, disposed on the crossbeam, the machine head comprising2. The paper-feeding cutting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the machine head ...

CUTTING APPARATUS

A cutting apparatus cuts a fabric using a rotary blade and a fixed blade that are built into a cutter head. The fixed blade is linked, to the other-end side of a swing arm of which one end is pivotally fitted on a blade frame by a swing shaft. The fixed blade is urged by a coil spring connected to the one-end side of the swing arm. When a prescribed resistance force is applied to the fixed blade, a position sensor detects movement of the swing arm, a fixed blade drive cylinder drives the swing arm in response to the detection, and the fixed blade is moved to an accommodation position that is above the position during cutting and that is on an opposite side in the advancing direction of the cutter head. 1. A cutting apparatus comprising:a support surface supporting a sheet material;a cutter head having a first cutting blade coming into contact with the sheet material on the support surface from a side farther from the support surface and a second cutting blade coming into contact with the sheet material from a side nearer to the support surface; anda cutter head drive mechanism driving the cutter head within a plane parallel to the support surface,with the cutter head having a second cutting blade drive portion driving the second cutting blade at the time of notching the sheet material to an accommodation position above the position at the time of cutting the sheet material,wherein when, at the time of cutting the sheet material, a predetermined resistance force is exerted on the second cutting blade from the sheet material, the second cutting blade drive portion drives the second cutting blade to the accommodation position.2. The cutting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first cutting blade is a rotary blade; andthe second cutting blade is a fixed blade arranged such that at the time of cutting the sheet material, a distal end thereof is directed in the driving direction of the cutter head, and that a side edge portion thereof is in contact with a ...

Tape Dispensers

The various embodiments disclosed here relate to tape dispensers with components that can apply tape, including applying tape over an object such as, for example, a cord, thereby securing it on a flat surface, while simultaneously centering the object underneath the tape. 1. A tape dispensing device comprising:(a) at least one spindle capable of supporting at least one tape roll;(b) a tape diverter, capable of diverting tape from said tape roll;(c) at least one handle fixedly connected to the spindle;(d) a first adhesion element, configured to adhere tape to a surface;(e) a cord guide configured to center a cord with respect to the tape;(f) a first roller configured to facilitate movement across the surface;(g) a second roller configured to facilitate movement across the surface(h) a cutter, for cutting the tape; and(i) a tape retention mechanism configured to retain a strip of unrolled tape.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the handle is configured to allow a user to push or pull the device.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a cord tensioner.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second adhesion element.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said first adhesion element is a bristle assembly.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein said bristle assembly is configured in a substantially triangular orientation.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein said first adhesion element is a roller.8. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a cart.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the cart allows the user to push or pull the tape dispensing device in an upright position.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the spindle is configured to support multiple tape rolls. This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application 61/790,247, filed Mar. 15, 2013, and U.S. Provisional Application 61/621,024, filed Apr. 6, 2012, each of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to tape dispensers with ...

CUTTING APPARATUS

An exemplary aspect comprises a tape dispensing member comprising a roller and a tape cutting blade; and a paper cutting blade affixed to the tape dispensing member, the paper cutting blade connecting the body to a protective cover, wherein the protective cover is sufficiently near the body to prevent a user's finger from contacting the paper cutting blade, and wherein the protective cover is sufficiently distant from the body to allow a sheet of paper to pass between the cover and the body and be cut by the paper cutting blade. Another aspect comprises a member having an inside diameter sufficient to encircle a roll of wrapping paper, and having two ends, the member having a gap between the two ends and an elongated opening in one of the two ends; a first cutting blade crossing the gap; and a second cutting blade disposed within the elongated opening. 1. A paper cutting apparatus comprising:a member having an inside diameter sufficient to encircle a roll of wrapping paper, and having two ends, said member having a gap between said two ends and an elongated opening in one of said two ends;a first cutting blade disposed within and crossing said gap; anda second cutting blade disposed within said elongated opening.2. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein said first cutting blade cuts in a direction parallel to an axis passing through a roll of wrapping paper encircled by said apparatus.3. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein said first cutting blade and said second cutting blade cut in orthogonal directions.4. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein said second cutting blade is sufficiently enclosed within said apparatus to prevent contact with a user's finger.5. A paper cutting apparatus comprising:a tape dispensing member having a body operable to enclose a roll of tape, and comprising a roller and a tape cutting blade; anda paper cutting blade affixed to said tape dispensing member, said paper cutting blade connecting said body to a protective cover,wherein said ...

Plastic Wrap Container

A plastic wrap container is provided with a cutter assembly attached to the body of the container. The cutter assembly can be attached in a recessed area or within the body and can be moved to a second deployed position for use. 1. A plastic wrap container , comprising:a body including a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall forming an enclosure;a roll of plastic wrap disposed within the enclosure;a connection between the front wall and the top wall defining a first corner having a recessed area including a first vertical surface recessed from the front wall and extending from the top wall and a second horizontal surface extending from the front wall, the first vertical surface and the second horizontal surface joined together at a right angle;a perforated section on the first vertical surface configured to be separated from the body, and not extending into the front wall, to form an opening to withdraw wrap from the roll of plastic wrap from the body, the opening extending through the first vertical surface and into the recessed area on the first vertical surface and not extending into the front wall;a cutter assembly attached to the second horizontal surface of the recessed area and spaced away from the first vertical surface, the cutter assembly including a track and a slidable cutter slidably traveling on the track; andthe perforated section sized to be greater than the width of the roll of plastic wrap on the first vertical surface such that the plastic wrap can be withdrawn from the enclosure through the opening, and extended to contact the track, whereby the slidable cutter travels along the track to cut the plastic wrap.2. The plastic wrap container of claim 1 , wherein the plastic wrap contacts the track on both sides of the cutter.3. The plastic wrap container of claim 2 , wherein a connection between the first vertical surface of the recessed area and the top wall forms a substantially right angle claim 2 , the first vertical surface ...

Tape dispenser and method for disposing the tape on the tape dispenser

A tape dispenser for disposing a tape volume is provided. The tape dispenser has a body, a blade portion and a movable wheel. The body has a tape disposed portion and a cut end, the blade portion is disposed on the cut end, and the movable wheel is disposed on the cut end and under the blade portion. A fixed side of the movable wheel is movable fixed via a positioning pin and a spring sheet, and an active side of the movable wheel is separable disposed on a fixed slot of the cut end.

SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSER WITH SPRING ASSEMBLY

A dispenser for dispensing sheet product is provided. The dispenser includes a housing with an outlet through which sheet product is dispensed. A knife drum is rotatable with respect to the housing. A knife is movable between a retracted position within the knife drum and an extended position where the knife protrudes outside of the knife drum to cut the sheet product. A cam follower surface is fixed with respect to the housing. A cam follower is attached to the knife and operable to engage the cam follower surface and travel therealong to transition the knife between the retracted position and the extended position. A spring assembly biases the knife drum during rotation toward a predetermined position. The spring assembly comprises a first spring and a second spring. The spring assembly is attached at a single mount position that is fixed with respect to the housing. 1. A dispenser for dispensing sheet product , the dispenser comprising:a housing that defines an interior configured to accommodate at least one source of sheet product, wherein the housing further defines an outlet through which sheet product is dispensed;a knife drum that is rotatable with respect to the housing;a knife that is movable between a retracted position within the knife drum and an extended position, wherein, when in the extended position, at least a portion of the knife protrudes outside of the knife drum, wherein the knife is operable to cut the sheet product;a cam follower surface that is fixed with respect to the housing;a cam follower attached to the knife and operable to engage the cam follower surface and travel along the cam follower surface to transition the knife between the retracted position and the extended position; anda spring assembly configured to bias the knife drum during rotation of the knife drum toward a predetermined position, wherein the spring assembly comprises a first spring and a second spring, wherein the spring assembly is attached at a single mount position ...

Separating system for detaching containers from a plastic web

A separating system for detaching containers from a thermoformed plastic web including a first row of containers. The system includes a stamp plate and a cutting plate. The stamp plate includes a first row of stamps associated with a first set of containers from the first row of containers and a second row of stamps associated with a second set of containers from the first row of containers. The cutting plate includes a first row of cutting openings associated with the first set of containers and a second row of cutting openings associated with the second set of containers.

LABEL SHEET CUTTING APPARATUS

A label sheet cutting apparatus includes a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft arranged parallel to each other, a driving device configured to rotate the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and a cutter unit including a first disc-like rotary blade and a second disc-like rotary blade each having a hole in a center, and a holding member configured to rotatably support the first rotary blade and the second rotary blade, and hold one surface of the first rotary blade and one surface of the second rotary blade such that the two surfaces are partially in contact with each other, the cutter unit configured to cut a sheet-like medium to be cut which is fed to pass between the first rotary blade and the second rotary blade. The first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are inserted into the holes of the first rotary blade and the second rotary blade and rotate the first rotary blade and the second rotary blade, respectively, and support the cutter unit such that the cutter unit is movable in an axial direction of the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft. 1. A label sheet cutting apparatus comprising:a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft arranged parallel to each other;a driving device configured to rotate the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft; anda cutter unit including a first disc-like rotary blade and a second disc-like rotary blade each having a hole in a center, and a holding member configured to rotatably support the first rotary blade and the second rotary blade, and hold one surface of the first rotary blade and one surface of the second rotary blade such that the two surfaces are partially in contact with each other, the cutter unit configured to cut a sheet-like medium to be cut which is fed to pass between the first rotary blade and the second rotary blade,wherein the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are inserted into the holes of the first rotary blade and the ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CORELESS PAPER ROLL

A coreless paper roll manufacturing method includes: unrolling a wide tissue web from a parent roll; spraying adhesive on the wide tissue web; winding the wide tissue web on a winding mandrel to form a log roll; and cutting the log roll to form a plurality of paper rolls. The spraying includes depositing a first adhesive, having a bonding strength capable of solidifying the wide tissue web wound on the winding mandrel and separating a sheet of tissue from the solidified wide tissue web, on parts of the wide tissue web from which the wide tissue web starts to be wound, the parts including both ends of the wide tissue web in the width direction and positions at which the log roll is cut, and depositing a second adhesive having a lower bonding strength than the first adhesive on parts between the parts where the first adhesive is deposited. 1. A method for manufacturing a coreless paper roll , the method comprising:a first step in which a wide tissue web is unrolled from a parent roll;a second step in which adhesive is sprayed on the wide tissue web;a third step in which the wide tissue web is wound on a winding mandrel to form a log roll; anda fourth step in which the log roll is cut into round slices to form a plurality of paper rolls,wherein the second step includes a fifth step in which a first adhesive, which has a bonding strength capable of solidifying the wide tissue web wound on the winding mandrel and capable of separating a sheet of tissue from the solidified wide tissue web, is deposited on a portion of the wide tissue web from which the wide tissue web starts to be wound on the winding mandrel, the portion including both ends in the width direction of the wide tissue web and positions at which the log roll is cut in the fourth step, and a sixth step in which a second adhesive having a lower bonding strength than the first adhesive is deposited on portions between the positions where the first adhesive is deposited.2. The method for manufacturing a coreless ...

DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE DISPENSER

A tape dispenser, joining and dispensing a double-sided tape from two rolls of single-sided tape, includes a base having upper and lower sides, first and second spaced apart guide elements mounted to the upper side at first and second positions. First and second tape dispensing wheels, having rolls of single-sided tape mounted thereto, are mounted to the rearward portion of the upper side of the base. A handle extends from the lower side. A tape application roller is mounted to the forward portion of the base and extends above the upper side. A tape cutoff blade, or first and second cutoff blades, can be mounted to the base and extend above the upper side. An extension handle extending transversely to the handle, which can be at least 2 feet long or at least 4 feet long, can be removably mountable to the base plate. 1. A tape dispenser for joining and dispensing a double-sided tape from two rolls of single-sided tape comprising:a base having upper and lower sides, a forward portion, a rearward portion and a centerline extending between the forward and rearward portions;a first guide element mounted to the upper side at a first position;a second guide element mounted to the upper side at a second position;the first and second guide elements spaced apart by a gap;a first tape dispensing wheel mounted to the upper side at a third position for rotation about a third axis;a second tape dispensing wheel mounted to the upper side at a fourth position for rotation about a fourth axis, the third and fourth positions being towards the rearward portion of the base;the first and second tape dispensing wheels each configured for receipt of a roll of single-sided tape;a handle mounted to the lower side at a fifth position; anda tape application roller mounted to the forward portion of the base at a sixth position to extend above the upper side.2. The tape dispenser according to claim 1 , further comprising a tape cutoff blade mounted to the base and extending above the upper side ...

SYSTEM FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF FABRICS

Described is a system for managing and controlling fabrics comprising: a first station for moving a fabric, a second station for moving said fabric operatively connected to said first station, a light source positioned in an intermediate position between said first station and said second station configured for illuminating from the bottom upwards a predetermined portion of said fabric, an optical device for acquiring an image or a video of said predetermined portion of said fabric, a data processing and storage unit connected to said optical device and configured to associate with said image or video of said predetermined portion of said fabric identification information of said fabric. 1. A system for management and control of fabrics comprising:a first station for moving a fabric,a second station for moving said fabric operatively connected to said first station,a light source positioned in an intermediate position between said first station and said second station configured to illuminate from the bottom upwards a predetermined portion of said fabric,an optical device for acquiring an image or a video of said predetermined portion of said fabric,a unit for processing and storing data connected to said optical device and designed to associate with said image or video of said predetermined portion of said fabric identification information of said fabric, wherein said information relative to said fabric comprises information relative to the chromatic predominance of the fabric or to the predominance of geometrical patterns and said information is processed by said processing and storing unit in corresponding packets.2. The system according to claim 1 , also comprising a second light source positioned in an intermediate position between said first station and said second station configured for illuminating from the top downwards said predetermined portion of said fabric.3. The system according to claim 1 , also comprising an optical pointing device connected to said ...

PAPER STORAGE, PRINTER AND METHOD FOR USING MULTIPLE TYPES OF MEDIUMS

Disclosed are a paper storage and a printer. The paper storage comprises: a warehouse body () for accommodating a medium, a medium outlet (A), and a roller () arranged on the storage body (), wherein the medium outlet (A) is configured to discharge the medium accommodated in the storage body () after the medium passes by the roller (), and an opening () opposite to the roller () is also arranged on a wall of the storage body (), to allow an external medium processing device to match with the roller () through the opening () to process the medium. To replace the paper storage in a printer adopting such paper storage, the need for respective detachment of various parts of the paper storage, and the need for opening of the upper cover of the printer to load the paper roll are eliminated, thereby avoiding the problems of complex operations of replacing the paper roll and inconvenience in use. 1205202052245205224. A paper storage comprising: a storage body () for accommodating a medium , a medium outlet (A) , and a roller () arranged on the storage body () , wherein the medium outlet (A) is configured to discharge the medium accommodated in the storage body () after the medium passes by the roller () , and an opening () opposite to the roller () is provided on a wall of the storage body () , to allow an external medium processing device to match with the roller () through the opening () to process the medium.22022212221. The paper storage of claim 1 , wherein the paper storage () comprises a chassis () and an upper cover () claim 1 , and the chassis () and the upper cover () are combined to form the medium outlet (A).352122422. The paper storage of claim 2 , wherein the roller () is arranged on the upper cover () and the opening () is arranged on the chassis ().42322. The paper storage of claim 2 , further comprising a paper tearing bar () located at the medium outlet (A) and arranged on the chassis ().52520. The paper storage of claim 1 , wherein a guide member () ...

TAPE MACHINE

An improved automated tape applicator that applies pavement marking tape to a pavement surface. The automated tape applicator may include dual knives for cutting two or more patterns simultaneously, a hinged frame that permits an adhesion roller to be lifted off the ground when not in active use, an electronic clutch for selectively engaging a tape feed mechanism, a swiveling front tire, an automated controller for simultaneous application of multiple markings and accurate dimensioning, and/or replaceable knife inserts. 1. An automated tape applicator for installing pavement marking tape on a pavement surface , comprising:a supply spindle onto which one or more rolls of pavement marking tape may be installed;an adhesion roller for applying pressure to a non-adhesive side of said pavement marking tape to adhere an adhesive side of said pavement marking tape to said pavement surface;an upper guide roller for directing pavement marking tape from said one or more rolls toward said adhesion roller;an upper feed mechanism comprising at least one roller for applying pressure to said adhesive side of said pavement marking tape to aid in engagement of said pavement marking tape by said upper guide roller, wherein said upper feed mechanism is retractable from said upper guide roller when not in use and extendable to said upper guide roller when in use; anda cutting mechanism disposed between said upper guide roller and said adhesion roller for cutting said pavement marking tape.2. The automated tape applicator of claim 1 , wherein said cutting mechanism comprises a first knife and a second knife claim 1 , wherein said first knife is configured to cut pavement marking tape from a first roll of pavement marking tape and said second knife is configured to cut pavement marking tape from a second roll of pavement marking tape.3. The automated tape applicator of claim 2 , further comprising:a first knife actuator operably engaged with said first knife;a second knife actuator ...

Tape machine

A tape machine includes a base, one or more wheels connected to the base, one or more uprights extending upwards from the base, a roller connected to the base, and a tape roll housing connected to the uprights and configured to receive a roll of tape therein to allow for rotational unwinding of the roll of tape. A cutter connected to the base and moveable between an idle position and a cut position. A blade on the cutter is moveable to cut the tape when in cut position.

Post-processing device and liquid discharge device

Provided are a placement table configured to place a medium onto which liquid is discharged, a perforation member configured to perform perforation by imparting a shear force to the medium placed at the placement table, a die hole provided at the placement table, a perforation member moving section configured to move the perforation member between a standby position above the die hole and a perforating position at which the perforation member enters the die hole, and a control unit configured to control operation of the perforation member moving section, wherein when the control unit obtains perforation failure information during perforating operation in which the perforation member starts moving from the standby position and moves through the perforating position to the standby position, the control unit is configured to control the perforation member moving section so that a shear force is again imparted to the medium.

ADHESIVE TAPE DISPENSER HEAD

An adhesive tape dispenser head assembly arranged to dispense pieces of adhesive tape onto an object can include: a feed spool arranged to hold adhesive tape; and a tape launching cutter movable between a first configuration in which the tape launching cutter is arranged to launch the adhesive tape onto the moving object and a second configuration in which the tape launching cutter is arranged to cut the tape to a desired length.

Cutter and Roll-Dispensed Stock Container

A cutter for roll-dispensed stock is provided. The cutter has a retracted blade that can be actuated by depressing a button to move the blade to an extended position for cutting roll-dispensed stock.

TAPE MACHINE

A tape machine includes a base, one or more wheels connected to the base, one or more uprights extending upwards from the base, a roller connected to the base, and a tape roll housing connected to the uprights and configured to receive a roll of tape therein to allow for rotational unwinding of the roll of tape. A cutter connected to the base and moveable between an idle position and a cut position. A blade on the cutter is moveable to cut the tape when in cut position. 1. A tape machine for applying tape to a supporting surface , the tape machine comprising:a base having a front end and a rear end;one or more wheels connected to the base, wherein the wheels are configured to be supported by the supporting surface;an upright extending upwards from the base;a tape roll housing connected to the upright, wherein the tape roll housing is configured to receive a roll of tape therein and allow for rotational unwinding of the roll of tape;a roller connected to the base, wherein the roller comprises an elongate wheel configured to receive tape from a tape roll and to roll along the supporting surface; anda cutter connected to the base, wherein the cutter is moveable between an idle position and a cut position, and wherein the cutter includes a blade that is configured to move across a length of the cutter to cut tape that is extended between a roll of tape positioned in the tape roll housing and the roller.2. The tape machine of claim 1 , wherein the cutter is actuated between an idle position and a cut position by a cutter position lever.3. The tape machine of claim 2 , wherein the cutter position lever includes a cable interconnecting the cutter position lever and the cutter to translate mechanical movement of the lever to actuate the cutter to4. The tape machine of claim 1 , wherein the cutter is positioned in front of the base when in cut position.5. The tape machine of further comprising a blade actuation lever configured to actuate movement of the blade.6. The tape ...

Apparatus for the track individual provision of sheet material for placing underneath

The invention relates to an output unit for a provision individually per track of sheet material for placing beneath products fed on two or multiple tracks, in particular beneath food portions, said output unit comprising a draw-in device that is configured to draw in individually per track a respective one material web of the sheet material per track and that in particular has at least one driven draw-in shaft and at least one draw-in pressure unit; a separation device that is configured to separate the sheet material from the material webs; and an ejection device that is configured to discharge sheet material on two or multiple tracks and that comprises a driven ejection roller and an ejection counter-unit that forms an ejection gap for the sheet material together with the ejection roller, wherein the ejection roller is jointly associated with at least two tracks. 120.-. (canceled)21. An output unit for a provision individually per track of sheet material for placing beneath products fed on two or multiple tracks ,said output unit comprising a draw-in device that is configured to draw in individually per track a respective one material web of the sheet material per track;a separation device that is configured to separate the sheet material from the material webs; andan ejection device that is configured to discharge sheet material on two or multiple tracks and that comprises a driven ejection roller and an ejection counter-unit that forms an ejection gap for the sheet material together with the ejection roller,wherein the ejection roller is jointly associated with at least two tracks.22. The output unit in accordance with claim 21 , wherein the ejection gap and a draw-in gap claim 21 , which is formed by the at least one draw-in shaft and the at least one draw-in pressure unit claim 21 , are disposed in a plane that is arranged at least substantially perpendicular in a position of use of the output unit.23. The output unit in accordance with claim 21 , wherein the ...

Method for cutting adhesive film, adhesive film, and wound body

In the formula (1), x is a glass transition point (° C.) of the adhesive film, and y is a tack value per unit length (N/cm) under room temperature of the adhesive film.

RECORDING MEDIUM POST-PROCESSING DEVICE

A recording medium post-processing device includes a binding unit and a hole forming unit. The binding unit performs a binding process on a recording medium bundle. The hole forming unit performs a hole forming process in a region of recording media that constitute the recording medium bundle including a part of a binding region in which the binding process is performed. 1. A recording medium post-processing device comprising:a binding unit that performs a binding process on a recording medium bundle; anda hole forming unit that performs a hole forming process in a region of recording media that constitute the recording medium bundle including a part of a binding region in which the binding process is performed.2. The recording medium post-processing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first control unit that performs binding control such that the binding unit performs the binding process in the binding region; anda second control unit that performs hole forming control such that the hole forming unit performs the hole forming process in a region including a part of the binding region,wherein the post-processing device performs a post-processing for the recording medium bundle in one of a first mode, in which at least one of the binding control by the first control unit and the hole forming control by the second control unit is not performed, and a second mode, in which both the binding control and the hole forming control are performed.3. The recording medium post-processing device according to claim 2 ,wherein at least one of the binding control and the hole forming control is not performed in a case where the binding unit performs the binding process on the recording medium bundle which is constituted from a prescribed first number of recording media or more in the second mode.4. The recording medium post-processing device according to claim 2 ,wherein an upper limit number of recording media that can be bound by the binding process is larger in ...

CENTER-FED DUNNAGE SYSTEM FEED AND CUTTER

A dunnage system may include a converting station including a converter configured for pulling in a stream of sheet material and converting the material into dunnage, and an inlet guide having an inlet surface that is coiled such that first and second ends of the inlet surface are discontinuous with each other to define a gap therebetween, the inlet surface configured to channel the sheet material into the converter. A cutter for a dunnage system may include a blade with first and second phases of serrations that are coextensive over at least a portion of the blade, the first phase providing cutting serrations for cutting the dunnage, and the second phase comprising ledges for focusing the cutting and preventing or reducing bunching of the dunnage towards a side of the blade. A method of converting dunnage may also be provided. 1. A dunnage system , comprising:a converter configured for pulling in a stream of continuous sheet material and converting the sheet material into dunnage;an inlet guide disposed with respect to the converter such that a guide axis is defined therebetween, the inlet guide being configured for receiving the sheet material from a variety of angular positions and feeding the sheet material to the converter; anda supply station configured for holding the sheet material in first and second feed locations and feeding the sheet material therefrom to the converter via the inlet guide, wherein the first and second feed locations are disposed respectively at a first and second azimuths about the guide axis.2. The dunnage system of claim 1 , wherein the supply station is repositionable relative to the inlet guide between the first and second feed locations.3. The dunnage system of claim 2 , wherein the supply station is pivotally connected to the inlet guide to pivot between the first and second feed locations.4. The dunnage system of claim 3 , further comprising a converter support that supports the converter claim 3 , the supply station being mounted ...

PRINTING APPARATUS

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a printing apparatus includes a conveyance unit configured to convey a sheet in a conveyance direction, a print head configured to perform printing on the sheet conveyed in the conveyance direction by the conveyance unit, a discharge port from which the sheet printed by the print head is discharged, a stacking portion located below the discharge port and configured to stack the sheet discharged from the discharge port in a state where a leading end of the sheet is directed to an upstream side in the conveyance direction, and a holding unit disposed in a sheet discharge path below the discharge port and configured to move between a holding position in which the holding unit holds the sheet and a releasing position in which the holding unit releases the sheet. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a conveyance unit configured to convey a sheet in a conveyance direction;a print unit configured to perform printing on the sheet conveyed in the conveyance direction by the conveyance unit;a discharge port from which the sheet printed by the print unit is discharged;a stacking portion located below the discharge port and configured to stack the sheet discharged from the discharge port in a state where a leading end of the sheet is directed to an upstream side in the conveyance direction; anda holding unit disposed in a sheet discharge path below the discharge port and configured to move between a holding position in which the holding unit holds the sheet and a releasing position in which the holding unit releases the sheet.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising an abutting portion disposed on the upstream side of the stacking portion in the conveyance direction and on which the leading end of the sheet discharged from the discharge port is abutted.3. The printing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the stacking portion includes a flapper configured to be pivotable and a stacking path between ...

Dispensing unit

The invention relates to a dispensing unit for providing web material with a support wall and a movable opposite support wall including a cutting device including a cutting slide and a cutting blade fixated at the cutting slide and including a linear support at the opposite support wall, wherein the cutting slide includes an operating head and a slide base and the cutting blade extends between the operating head and the slide base, and wherein the support wall includes a recess which is configured so that it facilitates a movement of the cutting slide and the slide base is movable away from the recess when moving the opposite support wall.

Paper Dunnage Apparatus

An apparatus for forming paper dunnage from rolled paper web includes a frame, a paper trough connected to the frame for supporting and retaining a paper roll, and a crumpling mechanism connected to the frame for drawing and receiving the paper web from the paper roll and crumpling the paper web to form paper dunnage. A paper guide is connected to the frame for receiving and guiding the paper web intermediate the paper trough and the crumpling mechanism. The paper guide is spring biased to maintain the paper web in tension between the paper roll and the crumpling mechanism. The paper guide can be a spring biased, pivotally mounted guide bar. Alternatively, the paper guide can be a cantilevered sheet of springy material having a free end that engages the paper web.

PRINTING APPARATUS

A printing apparatus includes: a printing unit; a first conveyance unit configured to convey a sheet to the printing unit with nipping the sheet; a second conveyance unit provided on a downstream side of the first conveyance unit in a conveyance direction of the sheet, and configured to convey the sheet with nipping the sheet; a third conveyance unit provided on a downstream side of the second conveyance unit in the conveyance direction, and configured to convey the sheet with nipping the sheet; and a switching unit configured to switch a nip state of the second conveyance unit and a released state in which the nip state is released. When the sheet is conveyed by the third conveyance unit, the switching unit switches the nip state and the released state in accordance with a length of the sheet. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a printing unit configured to perform printing on a sheet;a first conveyance unit configured to convey the sheet to the printing unit with nipping the sheet;a second conveyance unit provided on a downstream side of the first conveyance unit in a conveyance direction of the sheet, and configured to convey the sheet with nipping the sheet;a third conveyance unit provided on a downstream side of the second conveyance unit in the conveyance direction, and configured to convey the sheet with nipping the sheet; anda switching unit configured to switch a nip state of the second conveyance unit and a released state in which the nip state is released,wherein when the sheet is conveyed by the third conveyance unit, the switching unit switches the nip state and the released state in accordance with a length of the sheet.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , whereina path length of a conveyance path from the second conveyance unit to the third conveyance unit is shorter than a minimum length of the sheet supposed to be conveyed.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a storage section configured to store a roll sheet as the sheet; ...

PUNCHING SYSTEM

The invention provides a punching system that has a relatively simple structure to provide an apparatus reduced in overall size and having a low profile, and can produce a high-quality punched hole while conveying a sheet. The punching system includes a punching device that has a punching member moving back and forth perpendicularly to the sheet being conveyed, a frame, and a sheet conveyance mechanism. The punching device is attached to the frame by an attachment unit in such a manner that it is movable in the sheet conveyance direction. The sheet conveyance mechanism includes carry-out rollers that sandwich the downstream end of the sheet at the start of sheet punching motion of the punching member and that are installed at positions downstream from and transversely corresponding to the punching position. 1. A punching system comprising:a punching device having a punching member with a punching blade at one axial end thereof and adapted to move the punching member axially reciprocally to produce a punched hole in a sheet conveyed in a predetermined conveyance direction, anda support portion supporting the punching device to allow the punching device to move together with the sheet in the predetermined conveyance direction by engagement of a circumferential face of the punching member with a periphery of the punched hole.2. A punching system as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a spring biasing the punching device in an opposite direction to the predetermined conveyance direction.3. A punching system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein a punching blade is formed on the periphery of the cylindrical part at the one axial end of the punching member claim 1 , the periphery of the cylindrical part having two V-shaped notches located at opposed positions when seen from a lateral direction claim 1 , and a straight line connecting bottoms of the V-shaped notched grooves forming an angle in a range of 90°±45° with the predetermined conveyance direction when the ...

Printer

A printer includes: a conveyor; a printing device; a full-cut unit provided downstream of the printing device; a roller provided downstream of the full-cut unit; a nip member; a motor; and a controller configured to: control the full-cut unit to fully cut the printing medium; control the motor to establish a state in which a leading printing medium is nipped between the roller and the nip member; and control the conveyor to convey a succeeding printing medium downstream while controlling the printing device to perform printing on the succeeding printing medium.

MECHANICAL SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSER

A dispenser for dispensing sheet product is provided including a housing that defines an interior configured to accommodate a source of sheet product and an outlet through which the sheet product is dispensed. The dispenser also includes a first roller that is rotatable and disposed in the housing. A portion of the sheet product is designed to be in contact with the first roller prior to being dispensed through the outlet. The dispenser also includes a knife drum that is rotatable and configured to cooperate with the first roller to dispense the sheet product. The knife drum includes a knife configured to cut the sheet product into individual sheets. The dispenser also includes a spring assembly that may be configured to bias the knife drum toward a predetermined position during rotation of the knife drum. 1. A dispenser for dispensing sheet product , the dispenser comprising:a housing that defines an interior configured to accommodate at least one source of sheet product, wherein the housing further defines an outlet through which sheet product is dispensed;a first roller that is rotatable and disposed in the housing, wherein a portion of the sheet product is designed to be in contact with the first roller;a knife drum that is rotatable and configured to cooperate with the first roller to dispense the sheet product, wherein the knife drum comprises a knife configured to cut the sheet product into individual sheets; anda spring assembly configured to bias the knife drum during rotation of the knife drum toward a predetermined position, wherein the spring assembly comprises a crank arm, a floater link, a rocker link, and at least one biasing element.2. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the crank arm is operably coupled to a center axis point of the knife drum at a first end and to a first end of the floater link at a second end claim 1 , wherein the second end of the floater link is operably coupled to a first end of the rocker link claim 1 , and wherein the second ...

MEDIUM CUTTING DEVICE, MEDIUM FEEDING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A medium cutting device includes first and second conveying sections and a cutting section. The first conveying section conveys a continuous medium having a perforation that extends in a first direction. The first conveying section conveys the continuous medium in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The second conveying section is spaced from the first conveying section in the second direction, and conveys the continuous medium in the second direction. The cutting section includes a pressing member and a supporting member. The pressing member is movable in the first direction in a gap between the first and second conveying sections. The supporting member movably supports the pressing member in the second direction. The cutting section causes the pressing member to press the continuous medium while causing the pressing member to move in the first direction, thereby cutting the continuous medium at the perforation. 1. A medium cutting device comprising:a first conveying section that conveys a continuous medium having a perforation, the perforation extending in a first direction, the first conveying section conveying the continuous medium in a second direction that intersects the first direction;a second conveying section spaced from the first conveying section in the second direction, the second conveying section conveying the continuous medium in the second direction; anda cutting section including a pressing member and a supporting member, the pressing member being movable in the first direction in a gap between the first conveying section and the second conveying section, the supporting member movably supporting the pressing member in the second direction, the cutting section causing the pressing member to press the continuous medium while causing the pressing member to move in the first direction and thereby cutting the continuous medium at the perforation.2. The medium cutting device according to claim 1 , in which the pressing member intersects ...

MACHINE FOR SPREADING FABRIC

A machine () for spreading fabric on a spreading plane () includes a carriage () that is movable on the spreading plane, the carriage has an unwinding system () for unwinding the fabric; an inclined chute arranged below; a cutting system () for cutting the fabric, arranged at a lower end () of the chute; and a movement system () for moving the unwinding system between a first and a second unwinding operating configuration. In the first configuration, a first end () of the unwinding system is vertical to the chute () and in the second configuration, the first end () is in an advanced position towards the cutting head (). 1. A machine for spreading fabric on a spreading plane , comprising a carriage that is movable on the spreading plane with rectilinear forward-backward motion along a spreading direction , the carriage comprising:an unwinding system comprising at least a first member adapted to set into rotation a roll of fabric so as to unwind the fabric;an inclined chute arranged at a lower level of at least one portion of the first member,a cutting system for cutting the fabric, arranged at a lower end of the chute and comprising a cutting head,wherein the unwinding system has a first end and a second end proximal to and distal from said cutting system, respectively, said first end being adapted, in use, to drop unwound fabric downwards,wherein said carriage comprises a movement system adapted to move said unwinding system between at least a first unwinding operating configuration and a second unwinding operating configuration, andwherein, in said first configuration, said first end of the unwinding system is vertical to said chute and in said second configuration, said first end is located in a position closer to the vertical to said cutting head with respect to the first configuration.2. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein a distance claim 1 , taken on a chute plane of said chute along a direction of advancement of the fabric claim 1 , between two ...

OPENING METHOD AND DEVICE THEREOF

An opening radial dimension is set as a radial direction permissible dimension K of the metal coil as expressed by the following equation or lower. 2. The opening method of claim 1 , wherein the nearest restraining roll is a cradle roll on which the metal coil is mounted.3. The opening method of claim 1 , wherein the plate thickness of the metal sheet is 4.5 mm or greater.4. The opening method of claim 2 , wherein the opening blade body swings about an axis parallel to the cradle roll so as to approach the outer peripheral surface of the metal coil claim 2 , or to move away from the outer peripheral surface of the metal coil.5. The opening method of claim 4 , wherein a path of a leading end of the opening blade body is orthogonal to the outer peripheral surface of the metal coil.6. The opening method of claim 1 , wherein the metal sheet is cut with the inner peripheral surface of the metal sheet supported by the opening blade body and the leading end of the metal sheet in a free state.7. The opening method of claim 6 , wherein a cutting process is performed by gas cutting claim 6 , laser cutting claim 6 , or plasma cutting.8. The opening method of claim 7 , wherein cutting of the metal sheet is performed with the opening blade body covered by a protector.9. The opening method of claim 6 , wherein a test sample obtained by cutting the leading end portion of the metal sheet separated from the outer peripheral surface of the metal coil using the opening blade body claim 6 , is allowed to fall downward and is collected.11. The opening device of claim 10 , wherein the nearest restraining roll is a cradle roll on which the metal coil is mounted.12. The opening device of claim 10 , wherein the plate thickness of the metal sheet is 4.5 mm or greater.13. The opening device of claim 11 , further comprising a swing mechanism that swings the opening blade body about an axis parallel to the cradle roll such that the opening blade body is able to advance toward claim 11 , or ...

Roll-Dispensed Stock Container

A roll-dispensed stock container is provided with fixation strips attached to the body of the container and a cutter assembly attached to a lid of the container. Roll-dispensed stock is secured by the fixation strips when the lid of the container is in a closed configuration and the cutter assembly is configured to separate a sheet of the roll-dispensed stock of a desired length. 1. A roll-dispensed stock container , comprising:a body including a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, and first and second side walls forming an enclosure to receive a roll of roll-dispensed stock;a support wall joined to a top edge of the front wall and the first and second side walls, the support wall having a first slot extending therealong;a lid hingedly joined to a top edge of the rear wall having a second slot extending therealong, the lid extending over the support wall and covering and opening for dispensing the roll-dispensed stock from the enclosure when positioned in a closed configuration; anda slidable cutter movable along the first and second slots and having a top portion, a base portion, and a blade portion disposed therebetween, the top portion of the slidable cutter positioned above the lid, the base portion retained below the support wall, and the blade portion extending through the first and second slots, such that the lid is positioned against the support wall and the roll-dispensed stock is positioned therebetween during cutting;the slidable cutter positionable at an end of the slots where the lid is movable between the closed configuration and an open configuration.2. The roll-dispensed stock container of claim 1 , wherein the rear wall has a greater height than the front wall and the support wall is disposed at an angle thereto.3. The roll-dispensed stock container of claim 1 , wherein the opening is positioned between the top edge of the rear wall and the support wall.4. The roll-dispensed stock container of claim 1 , comprising first and second fixation ...

TEAR-ASSIST BLADE

A material dispenser having a dispensing member configured to dispense a line of the material along a path in a downstream direction, and a cutting member having a cutting edge extending generally downstream with respect to the path. The cutting member having a convex shape across the path, such that the cutting edge engages and sequentially initiates cuts through the line of material when the line of material is pulled against the cutting member, thereby minimize cutting forces. 1. A material dispenser , comprising:a dispensing member configured to dispense a line of the material along a path in a downstream direction; anda cutting member having a cutting edge extending generally downstream with respect to the path and having a convex shape across the path, such that the cutting edge engages and sequentially initiates cuts through the line of material when the line of material is pulled against the cutting member, thereby reducing cutting forces.2. The material dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the cutting member further comprises cutting elements on the cutting edge extending generally downstream with respect to the path and arranged with respect to each other along the convex cutting edge.3. The material dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the cutting member comprises a blade having a blade flat that extends generally downstream along the path and terminating on a downstream side thereof at the cutting elements.4. The material dispenser of claim 3 , wherein the blade flat has a substantially flat surface.5. The material dispenser of claim 4 , wherein the cutting edge is serrated and the cutting elements comprising tips of the serrations.6. The material dispenser of claim 2 , wherein:the blade is pivotable about a blade axis extending generally transverse to the path such that the pulling of the line of material against the cutting elements displaces the blade about the blade axis; and a tear-assist unit operable to pull the line of material against the cutting member to ...

PRINTER WITH IMPROVED PAPER DISPENSING MECHANISM

A printer includes housing having reel mounted therein to support paper roll and paper exit formed in front panel thereof, printing mechanism positioned in the housing and having printing head for printing an ink on the sheet of paper, paper cutter for cutting the sheet of paper and paper path defined between the printing head and the paper cutter for the passing of the leading end of the sheet of paper, and paper dispensing mechanism positioned in the housing including drive module and paper dispensing roller set drivable by the drive module to carry the sheet of paper toward the paper exit. The paper dispensing roller set consist of two rollers made of a flexible and elastic material and pressed against each other. The distance between the center of the two rollers is less than the combination of the radius of the two rollers. 1. A printer , comprising:a housing comprising a housing body with an accommodation chamber defined therein, a reel disposed between two inner rear side walls of said accommodation chamber to support a paper roll of a sheet of paper, a front panel located at a front side of said housing body and a paper exit formed in said front panel;a printing mechanism positioned in said accommodation chamber, said printing mechanism comprising a printing head for printing an ink on said sheet of paper of said paper roll, a paper cutter controlled to cut said sheet of paper of said paper roll, and a paper path defined between said printing head and said paper cutter for the passing of a leading end of said sheet of paper of said paper roll; anda paper dispensing mechanism positioned in said accommodation chamber, said paper dispensing mechanism comprising a drive module and a paper dispensing roller set drivable by said drive module to carry said sheet of paper of said paper roll toward said paper exit, said paper dispensing roller set comprising two rollers made of a flexible and elastic material and pressed against each other, the distance between the ...

Aluminum foil and stretch film cutting machine

The present invention relates to a mechanism used for cutting such products as aluminum foil or stretch film which are both made use of for wrapping the surfaces of foods, the said mechanism being manufactured for use at homes and particularly in the kitchens of business organizations.

SHEET STACKING DEVICE, SHEET POST-PROCESSING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE INCLUDING SAME

A sheet stacking device includes: a sheet discharge unit; a sheet stacking unit; a pair of cursors; and a control unit. The cursors perform widthwise alignment processing in which the cursors contact lateral end surfaces of the sheet to perform widthwise alignment. The control unit, before a leading end of the sheet reaches a sheet stacking surface, executes sheet guiding processing in which the cursors are positioned at a sheet guiding position to contact a bottom surface of the sheet and guide the sheet toward the sheet discharge direction. The control unit, when the leading end of the sheet passes a predetermined position, positions the cursors at a retracted position that is further outward than the lateral end surfaces of the sheet are, and once a trailing end of the sheet passes through the sheet discharge unit and the sheet is placed on the tray, executes the widthwise alignment processing. 1. A sheet stacking device comprising:a sheet discharge unit that discharges a sheet;a sheet stacking unit that includes a tray which accepts the sheet discharged by the sheet discharge unit and on which the sheet is placed;a pair of cursors that performs, with respect to the sheet placed on the tray, widthwise alignment processing in which the cursors contact lateral end surfaces of the sheet in a sheet width direction perpendicular to a sheet discharge direction to perform widthwise alignment; anda control unit,whereinthe control unit, before a leading end of the sheet discharged by the sheet discharge unit reaches a sheet stacking surface at a top surface of the tray, executes sheet guiding processing in which at least one of the pair of cursors is positioned at a sheet guiding position that is further inward in the sheet width direction than a lateral end surface of the sheet is, to contact a bottom surface of the sheet and guide the sheet toward the sheet discharge direction,the control unit, when the leading end of the sheet discharged by the sheet discharge unit ...

Adhesive tape dispenser with puncturing blade

An adhesive tape dispensing device having a narrow top portion with an opening, across which opening the tape is tensioned, and a blade that cuts the tape by first puncturing it and then proceeding to cut across the remainder of the tape.

Printed unit block arrangement device and arrangement method

A problem to be solved is to achieve higher efficiency and higher accuracy of alignment work in a printed unit block aligning device. Primary cutting and secondary cutting are performed. Then, a group of printed unit blocks is dropped from an upper rail onto a lower rail group perpendicular to the upper rail. The printed unit block aligning device includes supporting means and an alignment transfer rail. The supporting means is opened and closed between a supporting position and a releasing position. The supporting position is a position where the group of the printed unit blocks in each line unit block fed horizontally and transferred from the lower rail group is received. The alignment transfer rail receives the group of the printed unit blocks dropped in response to move of the supporting means to the releasing position, aligns the group of the printed unit blocks in each line unit block in a vertical direction, and feeds the group of the printed unit blocks vertically at a constant speed using alignment transferring means. In this structure, electrical controlling means is provided that electrically controls timing of drop from the supporting means onto the alignment transfer rail. While a speed of transfer of the horizontal feeding and transferring means is determined to be uniform for any imposition structure, the electrical controlling means controls timing of drop in a manner that depends on the numbers of layers in each vertical line in different imposition structures.

Cutter for adhesive and other tapes

Severing tools for adhesive and other tapes that are thin or are made from thin material and have one tip to allow their attachment to rolls of tape without substantially changing the outlook of the tape rolls and their production cost.

CENTER-FED DUNNAGE SYSTEM FEED AND CUTTER

A dunnage system may include a converting station including a converter configured for pulling in a stream of sheet material and converting the material into dunnage, and an inlet guide having an inlet surface that is coiled such that first and second ends of the inlet surface are discontinuous with each other to define a gap therebetween, the inlet surface configured to channel the sheet material into the converter. A cutter for a dunnage system may include a blade with first and second phases of serrations that are coextensive over at least a portion of the blade, the first phase providing cutting serrations for cutting the dunnage, and the second phase comprising ledges for focusing the cutting and preventing or reducing bunching of the dunnage towards a side of the blade. A method of converting dunnage may also be provided. 1. A dunnage system , comprising:a converter configured for pulling in a stream of continuous sheet material and converting the sheet material into dunnage;an inlet guide disposed with respect to the converter such that a guide axis is defined therebetween, the inlet guide being configured for receiving the sheet material from a variety of angular positions and feeding the sheet material to the converter; anda supply station configured for holding the sheet material in first and second feed locations and feeding the sheet material therefrom to the converter via the inlet guide, wherein the first and second feed locations are disposed respectively at a first and second azimuths about the guide axis.2. The dunnage system of claim 1 , wherein the supply station is repositionable relative to the inlet guide between the first and second feed locations.3. The dunnage system of claim 2 , wherein the supply station is pivotally connected to the inlet guide to pivot between the first and second feed locations.4. The dunnage system of claim 3 , further comprising a converter support that supports the converter claim 3 , the supply station being mounted ...

DEVICE FOR CUTTING ADHESIVE TAPES

A device for cutting fabric-backed adhesive tapes and, in particular, a device for multiple cutting of cloth tapes to be used in the medical rehabilitation field. The device comprises first and second half-shells and is advantageously practical and versatile to meet any requirements that may arise when the adhesive tape is being used. The device further comprises a support for an adhesive tape roll. 110-. (canceled)11. A device for cutting tapes comprising:a first half-shell,a second half-shell adapted to surround an inner cavity which cavity is provided with an entry and an exit through which a tape is caused to run along an axis corresponding to a longitudinal axis of the device,the first half-shell comprising commands for activating one or more cutting blades of a tape, andthe second half-shell comprising a plurality of guides for said cutting blades when the blades are activated by said commands.12. The device according to claim 11 , wherein said second half-shell has a bottom comprising a plurality of grooves claim 11 , which grooves represent said guides that are parallel each other along the axis of the device.13. The device according to claim 11 , wherein said one or more blades are distributed parallel each other along one or more lines claim 11 , which lines are orthogonal to said axis of the device.14. The device according to claim 11 , wherein said commands are portions of the first half-shell which portions elastically flat towards the inner of the cavity of the device to selectively activate one or more blade.15. The device according to claim 11 , wherein said blades are carried by a support formed by a metallic plate from which said blades are directly obtained through partial shearing.16. The device according to claim 15 , wherein said support is divided into different elastic portions claim 15 , by partial shearing lines claim 15 , so that said elastic portions are positioned substantially in correspondence of the portions of the first half-shell ...

SHEET MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

A sheet manufacturing apparatus includes a transport section configured to transport a sheet made of a material containing fiber and a control section configured to control operation of the transport section. The transport section includes a first roller and a second roller which is disposed downstream of and separately from the first roller in a transport direction of the sheet and which is rotationally driven. The control section is configured to adjust a rotation speed of the second roller in accordance with a manufacturing condition of the sheet. 1. A sheet manufacturing apparatus comprising:a transport section configured to transport a sheet made of a material containing fiber; anda control section configured to control operation of the transport section, whereinthe transport section includes a first roller and a second roller which is disposed downstream of and separately from the first roller in a transport direction of the sheet and which is rotationally driven, andthe control section is configured to adjust a rotation speed of the second roller in accordance with a manufacturing condition of the sheet.2. The sheet manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe manufacturing condition of the sheet is a temperature downstream of the first roller.3. The sheet manufacturing apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprisinga temperature sensor configured to detect the temperature, whereinthe control section is configured to adjust a number of revolutions of the second roller in accordance with a detection result of the temperature sensor.4. The sheet manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga first motor driver configured to drive the first roller; anda second motor driver configured to drive the second roller, whereinthe manufacturing condition of the sheet is a temperature of at least one of the first motor driver or the second motor driver.5. The sheet manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe manufacturing ...

FILM CUTTER ASSEMBLY

The present invention relates to a film cutter assembly in which a blade housing slides bilaterally along a pair of rails. The blade housing houses a blade. An elongated rail base is coupled or integral with a pair of rails. The rails are formed of a material which provides an attractive or adhesion property to attract the film to the rail and maintain the film in flat position before and after cutting. A double-side adhesive tape can be applied to a surface of the elongated rail base which is adapted for attaching the elongated rail base to a carton of film. 139-. (canceled)40. A film cutter apparatus for cutting plastic wrap comprising:a rail base;two rails formed at a top surface of said rail base and a channel formed within said rail base;a blade housing for housing a non-rotating blade, said blade housing bilaterally slidable along said rails, anda portion of said rails being formed of a non-metallic material having attractive properties adapted for attracting film to said rails.41. The apparatus of wherein said material comprises a plastic.42. The apparatus of wherein said material comprises polyvinyl chloride.43. The apparatus of wherein said material comprises a plasticizer.44. The apparatus of wherein said material further comprises a plasticizer.45. The apparatus of wherein said material further comprises a plasticizer.46. The apparatus of wherein said material comprises rubber.47. The apparatus of wherein said material comprises silicon elastomer.48. The apparatus of wherein said material is selected from the group consisting of plastic claim 40 , polyvinyl chloride claim 40 , rubber claim 40 , silicon elastomer and combinations thereof.49. A film cutter assembly comprising:a rail base;two rails formed at a top surface of said rail base and a channel formed within said rail base;a blade housing for housing a non-rotating blade, said blade housing bilaterally slidable along said rails;a portion of said rails being formed of a non-metallic material having ...

AUTOMATIC METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CUTTING SUBSTRATES HAVING PRINTED IMAGES

The invention relates to a method for cutting substrates with printed images in an automatic cutting device provided with means for correcting alignment errors based on the detection of longitudinal and transverse cutting marks. The longitudinal cutting marks (LM) are provided with a discontinuity (N) arranged upstream of each transverse cutting mark (TM) with respect to a feeding direction (F) of a substrate (S) and spaced therefrom by a predefined known measure (d). The automatic cutting device has a first optical unit configured to detect the transverse cutting marks (TM) and a second optical unit configured to detect the discontinuities (N) in the longitudinal cutting mark (LM). Since the velocity of the substrate is known, the control system activates the first optical unit when the transverse cutting mark (TM) actually passed underneath it. 1. A method for cutting substrates comprising printed images by way of an automatic cutting device provided with means for the correction of alignment errors , said method comprising the steps of:i) Printing a plurality of images on a substrate;ii) Printing a longitudinal cutting mark close to an edge of said substrate and parallel to edges of said images in a longitudinal or feeding direction and a plurality of transverse cutting marks perpendicular to said longitudinal cutting mark, said transverse cutting marks being arranged between consecutive images printed on said substrate;iii) Providing an automatic cutting device having a first optical unit configured for the detection of said transverse cutting marks; andiv) Feeding the substrate into said automatic cutting device;said longitudinal cutting mark is printed such that it has a discontinuity arranged upstream of each transverse cutting mark with respect to said feeding direction, said discontinuity being spaced from the respective transverse cutting mark by a predefined known measure;the automatic cutting device is provided with a second optical unit configured for ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING SHEET MATERIAL

An apparatus and method for determining sheet material edges on a surface including a sensor configured to detect an outer edge and a usable edge of the sheet material and a controller in communication with the sensor. The sensor comprises a first color optical sensor producing a first signal representing a first physical attribute of the sheet material and a second color optical sensor producing a second signal representing a second physical attribute of the sheet material. The controller comprises a processor, a memory, and a communications adapter, controls dispensing and spreading of the sheet material for detection by the sensor, and signals to a user a presence of the usable edge in the sheet material upon detection by the sensor. 21. The apparatus of claim , further comprising an operator panel in communication with the controller.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the operator panel comprises a touch screen interface.41. The apparatus of claim claim 2 , further comprising backlighting of the sheet material claim 2 , said first and second color optical sensors and said backlighting together permitting measurement of light attenuation.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller determines one or more of material thickness claim 3 , thickness variability claim 3 , and pattern detection.61. The apparatus of claim claim 3 , wherein said first color optical sensor and said second color optical sensor recognize color shifts within the sheet material.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein claim 6 , upon recognition of said color shifts within the sheet material claim 6 , said controller alerts a machine operator of a potential issue with said color shifts outside of acceptable parameters of a desired tolerance.81. The apparatus of claim claim 6 , further comprising a cutter in communication with said first and second color sensors and said controller and configured for cutting the sheet material along the usable edge.91. The apparatus of claim claim 6 , ...

Boundary determination method and media cutting method

There are provided a boundary determination method and a media cutting method. The boundary determination method is a method of determining the position of the boundary between first and second image regions arranged on a medium. The boundary determination method includes: a detection step of checking position information of the first image region by detecting a reference mark that is formed in the first image region in order to indicate a position of the first image region; a prediction step of predicting position information of the second image region based on the position information of the first image region; and a determination step of determining the position of the boundary based on positional relationship between the first and second image regions calculated using the position information of the first and second image regions.

Sheet material cutting device, coating device, and printing apparatus

A sheet material cutting device includes a cutting blade and a guard member. The cutting blade is displaceably disposed and cuts a web-shaped sheet material. The guard member faces the sheet material and has a slit through which the cutting blade passes when the cutting blade is displaced to a cutting position.

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS

Provided is a sheet processing apparatus having a configuration that a processing mechanism to perform a process on a sheet, a first conveying path to guide a sheet to the processing mechanism, and a second conveying path to guide a sheet are configured to be integrally removable from another component. 1. A sheet processing apparatus that performs a punching process on a sheet conveyed from a conveying portion and conveys the sheet toward a storing portion to stack the sheet , comprising:a punching mechanism that performs the punching process on a sheet;a first conveying path that guides a sheet conveyed from the conveying portion to the punching mechanism, the punching mechanism performing the punching process on the sheet; anda second conveying path that guides a sheet from the conveying portion and discharges the sheet toward the storing portion,wherein the second conveying path is detachably attachable to the storing portion integrally with the punching mechanism.2. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first conveying member that conveys a sheet along the first conveying path; anda second conveying member that conveys a sheet along the second conveying path,wherein the first and second conveying members and the first conveying path is detachably attachable integrally with the punching mechanism and the second conveying path.3. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the first conveying member includes a first discharging roller pair to discharge a sheet to the storing portion, and the second conveying member includes a second discharging roller pair to discharge a sheet to the storing portion.4. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a waste box that stores broken pieces of sheets on which punching process is performed by the punching mechanism claim 1 ,wherein the waste box is detachably attachable integrally with the punching mechanism and the second conveying path.5. ...

Dispenser for material

The container may hold a material, such as, plastic wrap. The first container portion may include a first leg with an engagement member. The engagement member may engage the second leg during the cutting process. In addition, the engagement member may disengage from the second leg during or after the cutting process. When the user wishes to cut the material, the user pushes down on the first container portion. The material is held between the engagement member and the second leg at a first location. The third leg may assist in holding the material at a second location. The holding of the material in tension may facilitate the cutting of the material. As the user continues to push down on the first container portion, the engagement member disengages from the second leg. The user can remove the portion of material without opening the first container portion.

SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING WRAPPING AND TAPING OF ARTICLES WITH WRAPPING MATERIALS

In a system for facilitating the wrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials, two or more apparatuses adapted to be secured in adjacent spaced relation on a planar surface are provided so as to support a roll of wrapping material therebetween. Each apparatus has an upper frame member which supports an end of the roll thereon and which includes a cavity for dispensing desired lengths of tape therefrom, and a clamp member adapted to be actuated by a user to removably attach its corresponding apparatus to a ledge of the planar surface so that the supported roll is parallel to and above the planar surface. 1. A system for facilitating the wrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials , comprising: an upper frame member adapted to contact a horizontal table top surface with bearing pressure and including an elongate spindle formed on an inner facing side surface thereof which extends from the inner facing side surface in a direction transverse thereto and which is adapted for insertion into a hollow interior end of the wrapping paper roll, the upper frame member further including a recessed cavity formed therein on a side opposite that of spindle, the cavity adapted to retain a tape roll therein to access desired tape lengths in the taping of the articles with wrapping paper, and a rear upper flange member providing a grip surface for grasping by the thumb of a user, and', 'a pivotable clamp member attached to the upper frame member at a hinge axle, the clamp member adapted to be actuated against spring pressure so as to open relative to the upper frame member and attach the apparatus to the vertical side ledge of the table, with the clamp member and the upper planar member contacting respective table top and underside surfaces of the table with bearing pressure so that the spindle is parallel to the table top., 'a pair of distinct and separate apparatuses with no physical connective structure connecting them together as an integral unit, one ...

Rolled product dispenser with multiple cutting blades and cutter assembly for a rolled product dispenser

A rolled product dispenser for dispensing a web of rolled product. The rolled product dispenser comprises a housing, a dispensing assembly operationally connected to the housing and interacting with the web of the rolled product and a cutting assembly cooperating with the dispensing assembly to sever the web of rolled product. The cutting assembly comprises at least two cutting blades, each one of the cutting blades having a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally mounted and the second end is operationally connected to a guiding assembly for guiding the blade between a cutting position and a non-cutting position.

APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SHEETS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING IMAGES PROVIDED WITH THE APPARATUS

A sheet processing apparatus is provided with a carry-in path for guiding a sheet from a carry-in entrance, a shift roller provided in the carry-in path to transport the sheet, while shifting, a carry-in roller positioned on the downstream side of the shift roller to carry the sheet from the carry-in path toward a collection tray, and a punch shift unit provided on the upstream side of the carry-in roller to process an end portion of the sheet in a processing position. The punch shift unit shifts in the same direction as the shift roller, a shift amount of the punch shift unit is set to be equal to a shift amount of the shift roller or more, and the end portion processing unit is thereby already positioned in an end portion processing position or a position near the processing position after shifting the sheet. 1. A sheet processing apparatus for shifting a sheet transported in a predetermined transport direction to sort , and processing an end portion of the sheet to sort to collect in a collection tray , comprising:a carry-in path adapted to guide a sheet from a carry-in entrance;a shift roller provided in the carry-in path to transport the sheet, while shifting in a direction crossing the transport direction;a carry-in roller positioned on a downstream side of the shift roller to carry the sheet from the carry-in path toward the collection tray; andan end portion processing unit provided on an upstream side of the carry-in roller to process an end portion of the sheet in a predetermined processing position,wherein the end portion processing unit shifts in the same direction as the shift roller, and a shift amount of the end portion processing unit is set to be equal to a shift amount of the shift roller or more.2. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a shift of the end portion processing unit is performed at the same time or earlier as/than a start of the shift of the shift roller.3. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 2 , ...

DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING CUSTOM PRINTED PRODUCTS

A device, system and method for making custom printed products. In one embodiment of the method, an image is received from a user device along with a size of for the printed product. Pixel edge detection is performed on the image to generate a plurality of polygons corresponding to all shapes in the image. Polygons below a size threshold are removed. An offset is applied to each polygon. The polygons are combined. A smoothing algorithm is applied to the combined polygon. A set of curves that define the smoothed polygon is determined. A cut path is dynamically generating for the printed product in real-time in dependence on the set of curves and the received size so that the cut path has a shape dependent on the set of curves and a size dependent on the received size. The image is printed on a substrate material for the image product in dependence on the received size and the offset so that the printed image has a printed size equal to the received size less the offset. The substrate is cut in dependence on the cut path. 1. A computer-implemented method for making a printed product , comprising:receiving, via a communication module of the computer, an image for the printed product;receiving, via the communication module, a size of the printed product;performing pixel edge detection on the image to generate a plurality of polygons corresponding to all shapes in the image;detecting and removing any polygons in the plurality of polygons having a size below a size threshold to generate a reduced set of polygons;applying an offset to each polygon in the reduced set of polygons to generate a set of modified polygons;combining the polygons in the set of modified polygons to generate a combined polygon;applying a smoothing algorithm to the combined polygon;determining a set of one or more curves that define the smoothed polygon;dynamically generating a cut path for the printed product in real-time in dependence on the set of one or more curves and the received size so that ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING OR PERFORATING A PAPER WEB

An apparatus and a method for processing a digitally printed-on paper web, conveyed continuously through the apparatus includes a perforating tool for perforating the paper web transverse to its movement direction, and a cutting tool for cutting print sheets from a downstream end of the paper web. The tools are attached spaced-apart to a tool carrier which can be moved to two operating positions in which respectively one of the tools can be made to engage with a counter tool on a rotating cutting drum. 1. An apparatus for processing a paper web , digitally printed-on and moved continuously through the apparatus in a movement direction , said apparatus comprising:a perforating tool for perforating the paper web transverse to the movement direction;a cutting tool for cutting off print sheets from a downstream end of the paper web, wherein the perforating tool and the cutting tool are respectively arranged on a first side of the paper web and transverse or nearly transverse to the movement direction of the paper web;at least one counter tool arranged on a side that is opposite the first side of the paper web;a rotatable cutting drum for holding the at least one counter tool, the drum including a rotational axis which is oriented transverse or nearly transverse to the movement direction of the paper web; anda joint tool carrier for accommodating the perforating tool and the cutting tool, wherein the perforating tool and the cutting tool are attached spaced-apart on the tool carrier, and wherein the tool carrier is movable between two operating positions in which the perforating tool is made to engage with the at least one counter tool in one of the two operating positions for processing the paper web and the cutting tool is made to engage with the at least one counter tool in the other of the two operating positions for processing the paper web.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tool carrier is arranged to swivel back and forth by a swivel angle between ...

DISPENSER

A dispenser dispenses portions of a roll of a double-sided sticky adhesive tape where at least one sticky side is covered by a liner. The dispenser has (i) an optional handle, (ii) a feed of the adhesive tape, mounted on a frame of the dispenser, to a first cutting apparatus A, (iii) a first cutting apparatus A, configured such that by way of the cutting operation the adhesive tape is severed at a point by the cutting apparatus without the liner being severed at the same time such that the adhesive tape is weakened such that the adhesive tape is able to be severed at the point, (iv) a second cutting apparatus B, configured such that by way of the cutting operation the adhesive tape and the liner are completely severed by the cutting apparatus, is mounted downstream of the first cutting apparatus with reference to the guiding of the adhesive tape from the roll of the adhesive tape, and (v) an application device by way of which the adhesive tape is pressed on the support and which comprises a rotatably mounted roller.

SELF-ADHERED SHEET INSTALLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE

An exemplary self-adhered membrane installation device includes a frame, a handle extending from the frame, a carrier for a roll of self-adhered membrane, and a plurality of rollers for feeding the self-adhered membrane through the installation device so that the self-adhered membrane can be applied. 1. A self-adhered membrane installation device comprising:a base frame;at least one handle extending from the base frame;a first frame extending from a first side of the base frame;a second frame extending from a second side of the base frame;a carrier for rotatably receiving a roll of self-adhered membrane and positioned so that the roll of self-adhered membrane does not contact a building surface when the installation device is applied to the building surface;a pressure roller rotatably attached to the first frame and positioned so that at least a portion of the pressure roller presses an adhesive membrane layer of the self-adhered membrane against the building surface when the installation device is applied to the building surface;a support roller rotatably attached to the second frame and positioned so that at least a portion of the pressure roller engages the building surface when the installation device is applied to the building surface; anda collecting roller rotatably attached to the second frame and positioned so that at least a portion of the collecting roller engages the support roller such that rotation of the support roller causes the collecting roller to rotate to collect a backing layer of the self-adhered membrane on a center portion of the collecting roller.2. The self-adhered membrane installation device according to claim 1 , wherein the first side of the base frame is above the second side of the base frame when the installation device is applied to the building surface.3. (canceled)4. The self-adhered membrane installation device according to claim 1 , wherein a middle portion of the collecting roller engages the support roller.5. The self-adhered ...

TAPE MACHINE

An improved automated tape applicator that applies pavement marking tape to a pavement surface. The automated tape applicator may include dual knives for cutting two or more patterns simultaneously, a hinged frame that permits an adhesion roller to be lifted off the ground when not in active use, an electronic clutch for selectively engaging a tape feed mechanism, a swiveling front tire, an automated controller for simultaneous application of multiple markings and accurate dimensioning, and/or replaceable knife inserts. 113.-. (canceled)14. A pavement making apparatus for installing pavement marking tape on a pavement surface , comprising:a front frame having a front wheel disposed at a forward end of the front frame and a hinge at a rearward end of the front frame;a rear frame having first and second wheels, the rear frame being hingedly connected to the front frame by the hinge, wherein the front frame and the rear frame pivot relative to one another about the hinge between a lifted position and a lowered position; anda tape applicator attached to the first frame between the front wheel at the forward end of the front frame and the hinge at the rearward end of the front frame, the tape applicator having an adhesion roller for applying pressure to a non-adhesive side of pavement marking tape to a pavement surface, wherein the adhesion roller is suspended above the pavement surface when the front frame and rear frame are in the lifted position and the adhesion roller contacts the pavement surface when the front frame and rear frame are in the lowered position.15. The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the tape applicator further comprises:a first a supply spindle onto which one or more rolls of pavement marking tape may be installed;an upper guide roller for directing pavement marking tape from the one or more rolls toward the adhesion roller; anda cutting mechanism disposed between the upper guide roller and the adhesion roller for cutting the pavement marking tape.16 ...

PRINTER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRINTING AND DISCHARGING A ROLLED PAPER

A printer apparatus according to an embodiment include a printing section configured to print on a roiled paper. A conveyance roller conveys the paper to a discharge port so that an end of the paper extends from the discharge port. A manual cutter blade is positioned downstream of the conveyance roller in a paper conveying direction and upstream of the discharge port in the paper conveying direction. The manual cutter blade contacts the paper and cuts the paper in a manual cutting operation. A skewed conveyance section is positioned downstream of the conveyance roller in the paper conveying direction. The skewed conveyance section conveys the paper in a manner skewed relative to the conveyance roller.

Nonwoven Fabric Dispenser

A nonwoven fabric dispenser is provided with fixation elements attached to the body of the dispenser and a cutter assembly attached to a lid of the dispenser. Nonwoven fabric stock is secured by the fabric engagement structures when the lid of the dispenser is in a closed configuration and the cutter assembly is configured to separate a sheet of the nonwoven fabric stock of a desired length. 1. A nonwoven fabric stock dispenser , comprising:a body formed from a moisture impermeable material and including a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, and first and second side walls forming an enclosure to receive a roll of nonwoven fabric stock, the rear wall having a greater height than the front wall;a support wall joined to a top edge of the front wall;a lid hingedly joined to a top edge of the rear wall, the lid having a first part extending over an opening in the body for dispensing the nonwoven fabric stock, and the lid having a second part extending over the support wall;a cutter disposed on the lid and movable along a path along the lid; anda plurality of fabric engagement structures provided on one of the support wall or the lid, the plurality of fabric engagement structures positioned adjacent to the path of the cutter when the lid is in a closed configuration.2. The nonwoven fabric stock dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the support wall includes a groove along the path of the cutter for receiving the cutter.3. The nonwoven fabric stock dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fabric engagement structures grip the nonwoven fabric stock for cutting.4. The nonwoven fabric stock dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fabric engagement structures tension the nonwoven fabric stock for cutting.5. The nonwoven fabric stock dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fabric engagement structures comprise protrusions molded into the container.6. The nonwoven fabric stock dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fabric engagement structures ...

SHEET MATERIAL CONVEYING DEVICE

A sheet material conveying device unwinds from a roll body a sheet-shaped member constituting a membrane electrode assembly and conveys the sheet-shaped member. The sheet material conveying device is equipped with a suction member that moves the sheet-shaped member, and a negative pressure supply unit that supplies a negative pressure to the suction member. The suction member is constituted by a porous body capable of sucking under the negative pressure one surface of the sheet material having been unwound from the roll body and is movable in a conveying direction. 1. A sheet material conveying device for unwinding and conveying a sheet-shaped member constituting a membrane electrode assembly , from a roll body which is configured by the sheet-shaped member wound in a form of a roll , the conveying device comprising:a suction member configured by a porous body to draw under a negative pressure one surface of the sheet-shaped member having been unwound from the roll body and to move the sheet-shaped member in a conveying direction; anda negative pressure supply unit configured to supply the negative pressure to the suction member.2. The sheet material conveying device according to claim 1 , wherein the one surface of the sheet-shaped member drawn by the suction member is a lower surface of the sheet-shaped member that faces downwards during conveyance.3. The sheet material conveying device according to claim 1 , wherein the suction member is made of ceramic.4. The sheet material conveying device according to claim 1 , wherein the suction member is configured to be reciprocatively movable between a first position on an upstream side and a second position on a downstream side set along the conveying direction and to move the sheet-shaped member by a predetermined length at a time in the conveying direction.5. The sheet material conveying device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a cutting mechanism configured to cut the sheet-shaped member having been unwound ...