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Sheet-feeding system and sheet-feeding method

US11174116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2017
Grant dateNov 16, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/57
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

When a remaining amount of a sheet on one original sheet roll is equal to or less than a predetermined remaining amount, a pair of holding pads is brought into a first posture where holding surfaces are opened, and the holding surface of one holding pad is pressed to a joining end portion from the outside of the original sheet roll in a radial direction of another original sheet roll. Further, the holding pad is moved such that the joining end portion is separated toward the outside of the original sheet roll in the radial direction. Further, the posture of the pair of holding pads is changed into a second posture where the holding surfaces approach each other, and the joining end portion is conveyed to a joining part in a state where the joining end portion is sandwiched between the holding surfaces of the pair of holding pads.

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