Brake assembly for a tape dispenser
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1. A method comprising:
- providing a new roll of wound adhesive tape carried by a tape dispenser including a brake spoke extending cantilevered form a side member, wherein the brake spoke has a radial length measured relative to a hub axis extending in a transverse direction, wherein the radial length is at least as long as an annular sidewall defined by the new roll of wound adhesive tape prior to dispensing the adhesive tape from the tape dispenser;
pulling the wound adhesive tape to unwind a portion of adhesive tape;
engaging the brake spoke with the annular sidewall to impart a braking force to slow the wound adhesive tape from unwinding.
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Abstract
A tape dispenser housing wound adhesive tape includes a brake spoke tapering (i.e., narrowing) from a distal radial end to a proximal radial end relative to a tape rotational axis, wherein the brake spoke effectuates the braking of wound adhesive tape on a hub by contacting the wound adhesive tape, the hub, or both simultaneously.
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1. A method comprising:
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providing a new roll of wound adhesive tape carried by a tape dispenser including a brake spoke extending cantilevered form a side member, wherein the brake spoke has a radial length measured relative to a hub axis extending in a transverse direction, wherein the radial length is at least as long as an annular sidewall defined by the new roll of wound adhesive tape prior to dispensing the adhesive tape from the tape dispenser; pulling the wound adhesive tape to unwind a portion of adhesive tape; engaging the brake spoke with the annular sidewall to impart a braking force to slow the wound adhesive tape from unwinding. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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