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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2004
Terrance M. Sharp, Milton, CA;
Steven K. Frendle, Kearney, MO (US);
Dan B. Jordan, Liberty, MO (US);
Kevin M. Campbell, Hartland, MI (US);
Robert J. Orscheln, Liberty, MO (US);
Ted Mcmillin, Liberty, MO (US);
Terrance M. Sharp, Milton, CA;
Steven K. Frendle, Kearney, MO (US);
Dan B. Jordan, Liberty, MO (US);
Kevin M. Campbell, Hartland, MI (US);
Robert J. Orscheln, Liberty, MO (US);
Ted McMillin, Liberty, MO (US);
Henkel Corporation, Gulph Mills, PA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for automatically applying a tape, such as an adhesive, to a work-piece. According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a system and method for a robotic tape applicator that includes a computer apparatus, a tape applicator apparatus, and an apparatus for holding a work-piece in registration with the tape applicator apparatus for tape application in response to programming data from the computer apparatus. Other components, such as a tape cutting apparatus, a splicing apparatus, adhesion promoter apparatus, and/or optical system can be added to assist and enhance the tape application process.