[0001] This invention relates to a method for the application of tape to a surface, and
particularly but not exclusively to a method of manually applying tape to a surface
using a hand-held tape applicator.
[0002] As used herein, the term "tape" encompasses single-sided adhesive tapes, double-sided
adhesive tapes, duct tapes, masking tapes, cloth tapes, sealant tapes, PVC tapes,
packaging films, protective films and other strips of material that may be applied
to surfaces. The description below relates protective films but it will be appreciated
that the present invention is not limited to the application of protective films.
[0003] Protective films are designed to protect surfaces from scratching, scuffing, marking
and other damage. It is common practice to apply a protective film to the surface
of a product immediately following the manufacture thereof. In this way, the newly
manufactured product is protected from surface damage during transit and/or storage.
However, the use of protective film is not limited to newly manufactured products,
for example it is common for removals companies to apply protective film to household
furniture prior to packaging the furniture into the removals vehicle.
[0004] Currently there are two common practices for applying protective film. One approach
is to use large dedicated machinery and the other is to simply apply the film by hand
with little or no equipment.
[0005] The former approach is typically adopted in manufacturing facilities, the specialist
machinery for applying protective film to the newly manufactured product defining
a final stage in the manufacturing process. A typical machine for this purpose comprises
a first series of rollers for driving and guiding the product through the machine.
The machine further comprises a second series of rollers for drawing the protective
film from a supply reel and directing it towards the surface to be protected. The
second series of rollers includes pressure rollers for bringing the protective film
into contact with the surface and applying pressure thereupon to adhere the film to
the surface.
[0006] One problem with the use of such machines is that the entire length of the product
must be passed under the pressure rollers, and hence the machine requires a clearance
space of at least twice the length of the product to be covered. This is particularly
problematic when applying protective film to large products such as vehicle body parts
or large glazing panels.
[0007] Another problem is that the machinery has to be appropriate to the specific product
to which the film is to be applied. For example, the position of the pressure rollers
must be appropriate to the height of the product, and the width of the machinery must
be sufficient to accommodate the full width of the product. Furthermore, if the upper
surface of the product is uneven, for example if the surface is undulating, then the
machinery must be adapted to cope with this.
[0008] Yet another problem is that such machines are generally expensive to buy and maintain
as a result of the large number of component parts of such machines and the complexity
thereof.
[0009] Furthermore, due to the large number of component parts and the requirement for the
machines to support the goods to which the protective film is to be applied, such
machines are typically large and heavy. This poses problems in relation to the flexibility
and portability of the machines.
[0010] The second approach, namely the application of film by hand with little or no equipment,
is typically adopted by removals companies when applying protective film to household
furniture prior to packing the furniture into the removals vehicle. One advantage
of this approach is that the manual application method may be easily adapted according
to the nature of the goods to which the film is to be applied: there are no restrictions
regarding the length, width, surface contours etc. Furthermore, no additional space
other than the space required to change the orientation of the goods is required in
order to cover the surfaces of the goods with protective film. However, the manual
approach to the application of protective film has a number of significant drawbacks.
One major drawback of the manual application of protective film is that it is a labour-intensive
and time-consuming process. Furthermore, it is difficult for a user to simultaneously
unwind the protective film from the supply reel and apply the unwound portion of the
film to the surface of the goods. It has been found that seemingly minor errors in
application of the protective film, for example a small delay in applying pressure
to the protective film, result is significant defects in the applied film. It has
also been found that it is difficult to accurately guide the protective film in the
desired direction. For example, it is easy to accidentally veer leftwards or rightwards
when applying the film, thereby leaving a region of the surface uncovered.
[0011] GB872896 and
JPH0952652A each disclose a method of applying tape to a target surface, the method comprising
the steps of:
providing a tape applicator comprising a frame, a handle portion provided on the frame,
mounting means for mounting a reel of tape on the frame, and first, second and third
exposed rollers mounted on the frame, the rollers comprising substantially parallel
longitudinal axes, a first tangent plane being defined between the first and second
rollers and a second tangent plane being defined between the second and third rollers,
the angle defined between the first and second tangent planes being obtuse and the
handle portion being located within the obtuse angle;
orientating the tape applicator such that the first tangent plane defined between
the first and second rollers is parallel to and physically abuts the target surface,
the tape thereby being brought into contact with the target surface by the first and
second rollers to apply pressure thereupon and to adhere the tape to the surface when
the applicator is urged along the target surface in a direction substantially perpendicular
to the longitudinal axes of the rollers; and
re-orientating the tape applicator such that the second tangent plane defined between
the second and third rollers is parallel to and physically abuts the target surface.
[0012] The re-orientating step acts to displace the third roller so as to extend a blade
which cuts the tape.
[0013] We have now devised a method of tape application that alleviates at least some of
the above-mentioned problems.
[0014] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of the kind
disclosed in
GB872896 and
JPH0952652A for applying tape to a target surface, which is characterised in that the tape is
thereby brought into contact with the target surface by the second and third rollers
to apply pressure thereupon and to adhere the tape to the surface when the applicator
is urged further along the target surface in a direction substantially perpendicular
to the longitudinal axes of the rollers.
[0015] The side of the tape that faces radially inwards when the tape is coiled around the
reel is preferably arranged to face radially outwardly when the tape is passed over
the rollers. It is envisaged that this side of the tape will be adhesive. However,
the present invention is not limited to adhesive tape, for example the surface to
which the tape is to be applied may be coated with adhesive prior to applying the
tape.
[0016] A tape applicator may be operated in at least two operating orientations rotated
relative to one another about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axes of the rollers,
this axis may be coincident with the handle portion.
[0017] In a first operating orientation, the first tangent plane is substantially parallel
to the plane of the target surface and first and second rollers bring the tape into
contact with the target surface and apply pressure thereupon to adhere the tape to
the surface. The tape thus passes between the first and second rollers and the surface
when the applicator is orientated in the first operating orientation. In a second
operating orientation, the second tangent plane is substantially parallel to the plane
of the target surface and the second and third rollers bring the tape into contact
with the target surface and apply pressure thereupon to adhere the tape to the surface.
The tape thus passes between the second and third rollers and the surface when the
applicator is orientated in the second operating orientation.
[0018] In use, the tape applicator may be gripped by a user via the handle portion and manually
pushed or pulled in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axes
of the rollers. It is envisaged that the tape applicator will be pushed or pulled
from a first longitudinal edge of a surface to the opposing longitudinal edge of the
surface. The tape is passed from the reel to the first roller, from the first roller
to the second roller and, if operated in the second operating orientation, from the
second roller to the third roller. It will be appreciated that the frictional engagement
between the tape and the first and second rollers, or the second and third rollers,
provides the forces required to unwind the tape from the reel. It will also be appreciated
that the process of adhering the tape to the target surface is assisted by the weight
of the applicator on the surface and any additional pressure towards the surface applied
by the user.
[0019] The invention provides many of the above-described advantages of manual tape application.
For example, the translation of the applicator in relation to the surface of the goods
obviates the requirement for a clearance space of at least twice the length of the
goods to be covered. Another advantage is that a power source is not required and
hence avoids fuel costs and ensures full portability without the drawbacks associated
with portable power supplies.
[0020] Furthermore, the present invention avoids a number of the above-described drawbacks
associated with the manual application of tape to a surface. For example, the applicator
used in the method facilitates the accurate positioning of tape. In particular, the
longitudinal edges of the first, second and/or third rollers may be aligned with a
lateral edge of the surface or an adjacent strip of tape in order to ensure that the
applicator is appropriately directed, namely to ensure that the strip of tape applied
by the applicator will abut the lateral edge of the surface or the adjacent strip
of tape without gaps or overlap. The applicator also assists the user in simultaneously
unwinding the protective film from the supply reel and applying the unwound portion
of the film to the surface of the goods. It will be appreciated that this greatly
enhances the efficiency of the tape application process.
[0021] The obtuse angle defined between the first and second tangent planes may be between
100 degrees and 150 degrees.
[0022] The radial distance between the first and second rollers is less than the radial
distance between the second and third rollers. It is advantageous to provide a short
radial distance between rollers in order to ensure that at least two rollers engage
with the surface in as short a distance as possible with respect to the starting longitudinal
edge of the surface. However, a larger radial distance between rollers enables the
user to more accurately utilise the alignment of the longitudinal edges of the rollers
with respect to the lateral edge of the surface or an adjacent strip of tape in order
to point the applicator in an appropriate direction. It is envisaged that the applicator
will be initially orientated in the first orientation described above and subsequently
tilted to the second orientation, the first orientation, thereby providing the shorter
radial distance between rollers desired immediately upon commencement of application
of a new strip of tape, and the second orientation providing the longer radial distance
between rollers desired for the remainder of the application process.
[0023] The first, second and third rollers may be arranged in a substantially arcuate shape
about the handle portion. One advantage of this arrangement is that it minimises the
angle through which each roller redirects the tape, thereby reducing the risk of the
strain on the tape over the roller and hence the risk of the tape tearing or the like.
[0024] The mounting means may comprise an elongate mounting member arranged to fit within
the central aperture of the reel. The reel may rotate relative to an outer surface
of the mounting member. Alternatively, the mounting member may comprise an outer sleeve
arranged to rotate relative to an inner core. In the latter case, the reel may frictionally
engage the outer surface of the outer sleeve when mounted in the tape applicator,
the rotation of the reel being provided by the rotation of the outer sleeve relative
to the inner core.
[0025] The tape applicator further comprises guide means for guiding the tape from the reel
to the first roller. The guide means may comprise a guide roller. The guide roller
may form part of the actuate shape that may be defined by the first, second and third
rollers.
[0026] The rollers are may be cylindrical. The radii of the first, second and third rollers
may be substantially equal to one another. The radius of the guide roller may be smaller
than the radii of the first, second and third rollers.
[0027] The first, second and third rollers may comprise a rubber coating for minimising
the risk of damage to the surface during application of the tape.
[0028] The tape applicator may further comprise cutting means arranged for cutting the tape.
The cutting means may be arranged for cutting the tape at a location in the first
tangent plane. One advantage of this arrangement is that the second and third rollers
are available for adhering the portion of tape that has been severed from the body
of tape on the reel to the surface. Furthermore, the body of tape that remains after
cutting the tape passes from the reel and over the first roller, thereby enabling
a user to easily locate the tail of the tape and to re-commence application of the
tape.
[0029] The cutting means may comprise a cutting blade arranged to extend in a plane substantially
perpendicular to the first tangent plane. The cutting blade may comprise a cutting
edge, which may be serrated. The cutting blade may be reconfigurable between a disengaged
configuration in which the cutting blade is spaced apart from the first tangent plane
and an engaged configuration in which the cutting blade intersects the first tangent
plane. The cutting blade may be biased towards the disengaged configuration by means
of a spring or the like. The cutting means may comprise a manually-operated trigger
mechanism for reconfiguring the cutting blade between the disengaged and engaged configurations.
The trigger mechanism may comprise a finger portion arranged for receiving a user's
finger whilst the user grips the handle portion of the applicator. The finger portion
may be mechanically coupled to the cutting blade such that the cutting blade is reconfigured
to the engaged configuration when the finger portion is pulled towards the handle
portion of the applicator.
[0030] The step of re-orientating the tape applicator such that the second tangent plane
is parallel to and physically abuts the target surface is preferably performed when
the distance between the second roller and the longitudinal edge of the target surface
is at least equal to the radial spacing between the second and third rollers. More
preferably, the step of re-orientating the tape applicator such that the second tangent
plane is parallel to and physically abuts the target surface is performed when the
distance between the second roller and the longitudinal edge of the target surface
is equal to the radial spacing between the second and third rollers. It is particularly
advantageous to re-orientate the applicator if the radial spacing between the second
and third rollers is greater than the radial spacing between the first and second
rollers, the applicator being reconfigured to the configuration with the greater spacing
between rollers when it is possible for both the second and third rollers to individually
press the tape onto the surface.
[0031] The step of re-orientating the applicator may comprise pivoting the tape applicator
about the second roller such that the tape is pressed between the target surface and
the second roller as the tape applicator is re-orientated.
[0032] The step of urging the applicator along the target surface may comprise manually
pushing or pulling the applicator along the target surface.
[0033] The method may further comprise the steps of mounting a reel of tape on the mounting
means of the tape applicator and passing the tape over at least the first roller.
It is envisaged that these steps will be performed when commencing taping with a new
reel of tape. Alternatively, the reel of tape may be pre-loaded within the applicator,
for example if the applicator has been previously used for applying tape from the
reel.
[0034] The method may further comprise the step of applying pressure to the applicator,
said pressure being directed towards the target surface. Preferably the step of applying
pressure to the applicator is performed concurrently with the step of urging the applicator
along the target surface.
[0035] An embodiment of the present invention will now be described by way of example only
and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a side view of a tape applicator for use in a method of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the tape applicator of figure 1; and,
Figure 3 is a flow diagram of method in accordance with the present invention of applying
tape to a surface.
[0036] Referring to Figure 1 of the drawings, there is illustrated a tape applicator 10
for applying tape to a target surface. The applicator 10 comprises a series of rollers
11a, 11b, 11c mounted between first and second substantially parallel frame portions
12, 13.
[0037] The series of rollers includes first, second and third exposed pressure rollers 11a,
11b, 11c configured for applying tape to the target surface, the tape passing between
the rollers 11a, 11b, 11c and the target surface. Each of the rollers 11a, 11b, 11c
is substantially cylindrical. The radii and lengths of the exposed rollers 11a, 11b,
11c are substantially uniform, the exact dimensions being chosen in accordance with
the dimensions of the tape to be applied and/or properties of the target surface such
as the magnitude of surface undulations. Each roller 11a, 11b, 11c comprises an elastomeric
or other resiliently flexible coating for minimising the risk of damage to the target
surface during application of the tape.
[0038] The first and second frame portions 12, 13 are formed of metal or a rigid plastics
material. The first frame portion 12 is formed of first and second substantially elongate
arms 12a, 12b angled relative to one another by approximately 45 degrees. The rollers
11a, 11b, 11c are rotatably coupled to the first frame portion 12 such that the longitudinal
axes of the rollers 11a, 11b, 11c extend substantially perpendicularly from the plane
of the first frame portion 12. The first roller 11a is coupled to the first frame
portion 12 at a distal end of the first part 12a of the first frame portion 12. Similarly,
the second roller 11b is coupled to the first frame portion 12 at a proximal end of
the second part 12b of the first frame portion 12 and the third roller 11c is coupled
at a distal end of the second part 12b of the first frame portion 12. A first tangent
plane P1 is defined between the first and second rollers and a second tangent plane
P2 is defined between the second and third rollers. The radial distance between the
second and third rollers 11b, 11c is approximately double the radial distance between
the first and second rollers 11a, 11b.
[0039] The second frame portion 13 includes a handle having a ribbed hand-grip 14 formed
of an elastomeric or plastics material. A space is formed intermediate the hand-grip
14 and the second roller 11b to accommodate a user's fingers. The longitudinal axis
of the hand-grip 14 extends substantially perpendicular to the polar axis of the second
roller 11b such that, when gripped, the arm of the user extends in a substantially
radial direction with respect to the second roller 11b.
[0040] The second frame portion 13 also includes a mounting member 15 for mounting a reel
of tape 20 to the second frame portion 13. The mounting member 15 extends substantially
perpendicularly to the second frame portion 13 towards the first frame portion 12.
The mounting member 15 comprises an outer sleeve 15a arranged to rotate relative to
an inner core 15b, the inner cylindrical side wall of the reel of tape 20 being arranged
to frictionally engage outwardly protruding portions of the sleeve 15a when the reel
20 is mounted on the mounting member 15. Accordingly, in use, the reel 20 rotates
about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axes of the rollers 11a,
11b, 11c. The outer sleeve 15a may be detachably coupled to the inner core 15b and
a plurality of outer sleeves 15a of different outer diameters may be supplied to accommodate
reels of tape 20 having differing internal diameters.
[0041] The mounting member 15 is disposed at an end of the second frame portion 13 proximal
to the first roller 11a such that the mounting member 15, the first roller 11a, the
second roller 11b and the third roller 11c together form a substantially actuate shape
that curves inwardly with respect to the hand-grip 14, the mounting member 15 and
the third roller 11c being located at opposing ends of the arcuate shape.
[0042] A guide roller 16 is provided on the second frame portion 13 intermediate the first
roller 11a and the mounting member 15 and closer to the latter. The length of the
guide roller 16 is substantially equal to the lengths of the first, second and third
rollers 11a, 11b, 11c but the radius of the guide roller 16 is substantially smaller
than the radii of the first, second and third rollers 11a, 11b, 11c. The guide roller
16 is arranged to rotate about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal
axes of the first, second and third rollers 11a, 11b, 11c. In use, tape is passed
from the reel 20 to the guide roller 16 and subsequently to the first roller 11a.
Unlike the first, second and third rollers 11a, 11b, 11c, the guide roller 16 is not
configured to directly apply tape to the target surface and/or adhere the applied
tape thereto. In particular, the tape is not pressed between the guide roller 16 and
the target surface.
[0043] A cutting blade 17 is provided for cutting the tape when the desired area of the
target surface has been covered. The blade 17 includes a serrated edge to assist cutting
of the tape. The cutting blade 17 extends between the first and second frame portions
12, 13, the longitudinal axis of the blade 17 being substantially parallel to the
longitudinal axes of the rollers 11a, 11b, 11c, 16. The cutting blade 17 is disposed
intermediate the first and second rollers 11a, 11b so as to cut the tape in the first
tangent plane P1. The cutting blade 17 is reconfigurable between a disengaged configuration
in which the cutting blade is spaced apart from the first tangent plane P1 and a second
configuration in which the cutting blade intersects the first tangent plane P1 so
as to cut the tape. The length of the blade 17 is sufficient to ensure that the full
width of the tape is cut when the blade 17 is reconfigured to the engaged configuration.
The cutting blade is biased towards the disengaged configuration by means of a spring
(not shown) and is manually reconfigured to the engaged configuration by means of
finger-operated trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism includes finger portion (not
shown) located at a suitable position with respect to the hand-grip 14. In use, the
cutting blade is pulled towards the engaged configuration when the finger portion
is pulled towards the hand-grip 14.
[0044] With particular reference to figure 3, in order to apply tape to a target surface,
a user initially mounts the reel of tape 20 on the mounting member 15 of the tape
applicator 10 at step 101. The user then passes the free end of the tape from the
reel 20, over the guide roller 16 and over the first pressure roller 11a at step 102.
[0045] At step 103, the user grips the applicator 10 via the hand-grip 14 and orientates
the applicator 10 such that the first tangent plane P1 is substantially parallel to
the target surface.
[0046] With the applicator 10 in this orientation, at step 104 the user engages the tape
disposed on the first roller 11a with the target surface such that the tape is pressed
between the target surface and the first roller 11a. It is envisaged that the user
will align the longitudinal axis of the first roller 11a with a first longitudinal
edge of the target surface and the longitudinal edge of the first roller 11a with
the lateral edge of the target surface.
[0047] At step 105, the user pushes the applicator 10 away from the first longitudinal edge
of the target surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal
axis of the first roller 11a, the orientation of the applicator 10 being maintained
in this step. Initially, the tape is applied to the target surface via the first roller
11a only, but once the distance from the first roller 11a to the first longitudinal
edge the target surface becomes greater than the distance between the first and second
rollers 11a, 11b then the second rollers 11b applies additional pressure to the tape
applied to the target surface by the first roller 11a, thereby improving the adhesion
of the tape to the surface. It is envisaged that the user will align the longitudinal
edges of the first roller 11a and, when applicable, the second roller 11b with a lateral
edge of the surface in order to ensure that the applicator 10 is appropriately directed,
namely to ensure that the strip of tape applied by the applicator will abut the lateral
edge of the surface without gaps or overlap.
[0048] Once the distance from the second roller 11b to the first longitudinal edge of the
target surface is equal to the distance between the second and third rollers 11b,
11c, the user re-orientates the applicator 10 at step 106. In detail, the user pivots
the applicator 10 about the second roller 11b such that the first roller 11a becomes
elevated above the target surface. In the new orientation, the second tangent plane
P2 is substantially parallel to the target surface and the second and third pressure
rollers 11b, 11c are operable to apply the tape to the target surface.
[0049] The user continues to push the applicator 10 away from the first longitudinal edge
of the target surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal
axes of the rollers 11a, 11b, 11c, until the second roller 11b reaches the second
longitudinal edge of the target surface. Again, it is envisaged that the user will
align the longitudinal edges of the second and third rollers 11b, 11c with the lateral
edge of the surface in order to ensure that the applicator 10 is appropriately directed,
namely to ensure that the strip of tape applied by the applicator will abut the lateral
edge of the surface without gaps or overlap.
[0050] The user then pulls the finger-trigger at step 107 to reconfigure the cutting blade
17 into the engaged configuration and hence cut the tape. The tape extends forwardly
of the second roller 11b and thus the user may wish to finely trip the tape to ensure
that the end of the tape is flush with the second longitudinal edge of the target
surface. Alternatively, the user may pull the finger-trigger at step 107 when the
distance between the second roller 11b and the second longitudinal edge of the target
surface is equal to the distance between the second roller 11b and the cutting blade
17. It is envisaged that as the user becomes more experienced in using the applicator
he will become more capable of judging this distance and will hence adopt the latter
approach. If the width of the target surface is greater than the width of the tape,
the user recommences the taping process at the first longitudinal edge of the target
surface, mirroring steps 103 to 107 but aligning the lateral edges of the first, second,
and/or third rollers 11a, 11b, 11c with the edge of the adjacent strip of tape as
opposed to the lateral edge of the surface in order to ensure that the applicator
10 is appropriately directed.
[0051] From the foregoing therefore, it is evident that the present invention provides a
simple yet effective method of applying tape to a surface.
1. Ein Verfahren zum Aufbringen eines Bands auf eine Zieloberfläche, wobei das Verfahren
die folgenden Schritte beinhaltet:
Bereitstellen eines Bandaufbringgeräts (10), beinhaltend einen Rahmen (12, 13), einen
an dem Rahmen (12, 13) bereitgestellten Griffabschnitt (14), ein Anbringungsmittel
(15a) zum Anbringen einer Band(20)-Spule an dem Rahmen (12, 13) und eine erste, zweite
und dritte freiliegende Rolle (11a, 11b, 11c), die an dem Rahmen (12, 13) angebracht
sind, wobei die Rollen (11a, 11b, 11c) im Wesentlichen parallele Längsachsen beinhalten,
wobei eine erste Tangentialebene (P1) zwischen der ersten und der zweiten Rolle (11a,
11b) definiert ist und eine zweite Tangentialebene (P2) zwischen der zweiten und der
dritten Rolle (11b, 11c) definiert ist, wobei der zwischen der ersten und der zweiten
Tangentialebene (P1, P2) definierte Winkel stumpf ist und sich der Griffabschnitt
(14) innerhalb des stumpfen Winkels befindet;
Ausrichten des Bandaufbringgeräts (10) auf eine solche Weise, dass die zwischen der
ersten und der zweiten Rolle (11a, 11b) definierte erste Tangentialebene (P1) zu der
Zieloberfläche parallel verläuft und physisch an diese angrenzt, wobei das Band (20)
dadurch durch die erste und die zweite Rolle (11a, 11b) mit der Zieloberfläche in
Kontakt gebracht wird, um Druck darauf aufzubringen und um das Band (20) auf die Oberfläche
zu kleben, wenn das Aufbringgerät in einer zu den Längsachsen der Rollen (11a, 11b,
11c) im Wesentlichen senkrechten Richtung entlang der Zieloberfläche vorangetrieben
wird; und
erneutes Ausrichten des Bandaufbringgeräts (10) auf eine solche Weise, dass die zwischen
der zweiten und der dritten Rolle (11b, 11c) definierte zweite Tangentialebene (P2)
zu der Zieloberfläche parallel verläuft und physisch an diese angrenzt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Band (20) dadurch durch die zweite und die dritte Rolle (11b, 11c) mit der Zieloberfläche
in Kontakt gebracht wird, um Druck darauf aufzubringen und um das Band (20) auf die
Oberfläche zu kleben, wenn das Aufbringgerät (10) in einer zu den Längsachsen der
Rollen (11a, 11b, 11c) im Wesentlichen senkrechten Richtung entlang der Zieloberfläche
weiter vorangetrieben wird.
2. Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schritt des erneuten Ausrichtens des Bandaufbringgeräts (10) auf eine solche
Weise, dass die zweite Tangentialebene (P2) zu der Zieloberfläche parallel verläuft
und physisch an diese angrenzt, durchgeführt wird, wenn die Entfernung zwischen der
zweiten Rolle (11b) und einer Längskante der Zieloberfläche mindestens gleich dem
radialen Abstand zwischen der zweiten und der dritten Rolle (11b, 11c) ist.
3. Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 1 oder Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schritt des erneuten Ausrichtens des Aufbringgeräts (10) das Drehen des Bandaufbringgeräts
(10) um die zweite Rolle (11b), sodass das Band (20) zwischen der Zieloberfläche und
der zweiten Rolle (11b) gedrückt wird, wenn das Bandaufbringgerät (10) erneut ausgerichtet
wird, beinhaltet.