Adhesive tape dispenser with tape alignment mechanism
An adhesive tape dispensing device with a tape alignment mechanism, comprising a body formed from a rigid material or materials, configured to hold and dispense adhesive tape, and a tape alignment mechanism comprising at least one spring that presses laterally against the edge of the tape, the side of the tape form, or against a hub onto which the tape is mounted, wherein one edge of the portion of tape being dispensed is kept in a fixed alignment relative to the dispensing device while it is being dispensed.
1. An adhesive tape dispensing device with a tape alignment mechanism, comprising:
a body formed from a rigid material or materials, comprising a cavity with an open face and a tape well within the cavity for holding a roll of adhesive tape; and
a tape alignment mechanism comprising at least one spring attached to the body that presses laterally against a first side of the roll of adhesive tape, the first side being the side of the roll of adhesive tape opposite the open face;
wherein the lateral force of the at least one spring causes the roll of adhesive tape to be pushed toward the open face; and
wherein, when in use with the open face pressed against a first surface a second side of the roll of adhesive tape remains pressed against the first surface due to the lateral force of the at least one spring; and
wherein the adhesive tape may be dispensed onto a second surface that is perpendicular to the first surface.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one spring is a leaf spring.
3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one leaf spring is molded or formed from the body of the device.
4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the at least one leaf spring further comprises a nodular tip.
5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one spring is configured to be adjustable to accommodate different widths of adhesive tape.
6. An adhesive tape dispensing device with a tape alignment mechanism, comprising:
a body formed from a rigid material or materials comprising a cavity with an open face and a tape well within the cavity for holding a tape hub onto which may be mounted a roll of adhesive tape; and
a tape alignment mechanism comprising at least one spring attached to the body that presses laterally against the tape hub on a side proximal to a first side of the roll of adhesive tape, the first side being the side of the roll of adhesive tape opposite the open face;
wherein the lateral force of the at least one spring causes the tape hub and roll of adhesive tape to be pushed toward the open face; and
wherein, when in use with the open face pressed against a first surface a second side of the roll of adhesive tape remains pressed against the first surface due to the lateral force of the at least one spring on the tape hub; and
wherein the adhesive tape may be dispensed onto a second surface that is perpendicular to the first surface.
7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the at least one spring is a leaf spring.
8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the at least one leaf spring is molded or formed from the body.
9. The device at claim 8 , wherein the at least one leaf spring further comprises a nodular tip.
10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the at least one spring is configured to be adjustable to accommodate different widths of adhesive tape.
11. An adhesive tape dispensing device with a tape alignment mechanism, comprising:
a body formed from a rigid material or materials comprising a cavity with an open face and a tape well within the cavity for holding a tape hub onto which may be mounted a roll of adhesive tape; and
a tape alignment mechanism comprising the tape hub which comprises at least one spring attached to the tape hub that presses laterally against the body on a side proximal to a first side of the roll of adhesive tape, the first side being the side of the roll of adhesive tape opposite the open face;
wherein the lateral force of the at least one spring causes the tape hub and roll of adhesive tape to be pushed toward the open face; and
wherein, when in use with the open face pressed against a first surface a second side of the roll of adhesive tape remains pressed against the first surface due to the lateral force of the at least one spring on the body; and
wherein the adhesive tape may be dispensed onto a second surface that is perpendicular to the first surface.
12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the at least one spring is a leaf spring.
13. The device of claim 12 , wherein the at least one leaf spring is molded or formed from the body.
14. The device of claim 13 , wherein the at least one leaf spring further comprises a nodular tip.
15. The device of claim 14 , wherein the at least one spring is configured to be adjustable to accommodate different widths of adhesive tape.