Device for Changing Orientation of Tape of Tape Transfer Device

Abstract

A tape transfer device includes a device for changing the orientation of a tape. The device includes a frame including a first end retained in a case of the tape transfer device, and a second end exposed outside the case and connected with an application head. The frame includes a first surface and a second surface wound by the tape. The device also includes a first guiding member and a second guiding member disposed on the first end of the frame and on the first surface and second surface, respectively. The first guiding member changes the tape from a first orientation to a second orientation. The second guiding member changes the tape from the second orientation to the first orientation. Further, the first and second guiding members prevent the tape from deviating away from a predetermined path defined on the application head

1 . A device for changing the orientation of a tape of a tape transfer device comprising:
 a frame including a first end and a second end, with the first end retained in a case of the tape transfer device, with the second end exposed outside the case, a first surface and a second surface, and with the tape wound on the first and second surfaces of the frame;   a first guiding member disposed on the first end of the frame and on the first surface and including a first guiding section contacting with the tape, with the first guiding section causing changes in orientation of the tape; and   a second guiding member disposed on the first end of the frame and on the second surface and including a second guiding section contacting with the tape, with the second guiding section causing the tape to return to its original orientation.   
     
     
         2 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first guiding section is offset from the first surface of the frame at an angle. 
     
     
         3 . The device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the first guiding section includes a first terminal edge and a second terminal edge, with the first terminal edge connected with the first surface of the frame, and with the second terminal edge disposed in proximity to a lateral side of the frame. 
     
     
         4 . The device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the angle has a range from 90° to 150°. 
     
     
         5 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the second guiding section is offset from the second surface at an angle, and wherein the angle is substantially 90°. 
     
     
         6 . The device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the second guiding section is offset from the second surface at an angle, and wherein the angle is substantially 90°. 
     
     
         7 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the frame defines an imaginary axis which extends in an axial direction of the frame, and wherein the second guiding member extends from a lateral side of the frame, with the second guiding section not extending past the axis, and with the second guiding section being away from the axis at a distance. 
     
     
         8 . The device as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the distance has a range from 0 to 1 cm. 
     
     
         9 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the second end of the frame is connected with an application head, wherein the first and second guiding members prevent the tape from deviating away from a predetermined path defined on the application head, wherein the first and second guiding members are spaced from the application head at a distance, and wherein the tape has a width, and with the ratio of the distance to the width being not less than 3. 
     
     
         10 . The device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the second end of the frame is connected with an application head, wherein the first and second guiding members prevent the tape from deviating away from a predetermined path defined on the application head, wherein the first and second guiding members are spaced from the application head at a distance, and wherein the tape has a width, and with the ratio of the distance over the width being not less than 3. 
     
     
         11 . The device as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the second end of the frame is connected with an application head, wherein the first and second guiding members prevent the tape from deviating away from a predetermined path defined on the application head, wherein the first and second guiding members are spaced from the application head at a distance, and wherein the tape has a width, and with the ratio of the distance over the width being not less than 3. 
     
     
         12 . The device as claimed in  claim 4  wherein the second end of the frame is connected with an application head, wherein the first and second guiding members prevent the tape from deviating away from a predetermined path defined on the application head, wherein the first and second guiding members are spaced from the application head at a distance, and wherein the tape has a width, and with the ratio of the distance over the width being not less than 3. 
     
     
         13 . The device as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the second end of the frame is connected with an application head, wherein the first and second guiding members prevent the tape from deviating away from a predetermined path defined on the application head, wherein the first and second guiding members are spaced from the application head at a distance, and wherein the tape has a width, and with the ratio of the distance over the width being not less than 3. 
     
     
         14 . The device as claimed in  claim 6  wherein the second end of the frame is connected with an application head, wherein the first and second guiding members prevent the tape from deviating away from a predetermined path defined on the application head, wherein the first and second guiding members are spaced from the application head at a distance, and wherein the tape has a width, and with the ratio of the distance over the width being not less than 3. 
     
     
         15 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first end of the frame includes a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall opposite to each other, with the first and second lateral walls extending transversely to the first and second surfaces respectively, and wherein the first and second guiding members are disposed in proximity to the first lateral wall. 
     
     
         16 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first surface includes a protrusion extending in an axial direction of the first surface, and the second surface includes a protrusion extending in an axial direction of the second surface, respectively. 
     
     
         17 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first guiding section includes a first guiding edge facilitating the tape to move over the first guiding section smoothly, and the second guiding section includes a second guiding edge facilitating the tape to move over the second guiding section smoothly, respectively. 
     
     
         18 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the tape has a transfer film which is a masking material of a correction tape. 
     
     
         19 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the tape has a transfer film which is a film with an adhesive effect. 
     
     
         20 . The device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the tape has a transfer film, and wherein the application head is adapted to transfer the transfer film to a surface.