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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2019
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2018
Intertape Polymer Corp., Sarasota, FL (US);
Endre Hivatal, Tampa, FL (US);
Intertape Polymer Corp., Sarasota, FL (US);
Abstract
A tape applicator including a main frame, and a knife arm assembly. The knife arm assembly may include a magnet mounted in a stationary position relative to the main frame, and a knife arm pivotally mounted to the main frame. A blade may be mounted to the knife arm. A guard may be rotationally connected to the knife arm and configured to rotate between a closed position covering the blade and an open position exposing the blade. A spring may bias the guard toward the closed position. A catch may be associated with the guard comprising ferromagnetic material. The catch may be attracted to the magnet to open the guard as the knife arm swings to a cutting position.