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Device and method for automatic splicing

US10875735B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. · CH

Inventors

Emanuel Leufstadius · Malmö, SE
Alexander Persson · Tenhult, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 12, 2017
Grant date	Dec 29, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 15, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65H2701/1944
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for splicing a web of packaging material is provided. The method involves guiding a first web of packaging material through an automatic splicing device, determining the position of at least one mark of the first web of packaging material by a detector, moving the first web of packaging material based on the position of the at least one mark of the first web of packaging material such that a specific area of the first web of packaging material is arranged in proximity to a cutting unit, and cutting the first web of packaging material in order to form a separate leading part of the first web of packaging material. The method may also involve introducing a new leading part of a second web of packaging material into the automatic splicing device, determining the position of at least one mark of the second web of packaging material, moving the second web of packaging material based on the position of the at least one mark of the second web of packaging material such that a specific area of the second web of packaging material is arranged in proximity to a sealing arm of the cutting unit, and sealing the separate leading part of the first web of packaging material and the secon…

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