Winding apparatuses, systems, and related methods
US11845623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/18422
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Winding apparatuses for winding sheet material and related methods are disclosed herein. The winding apparatuses can include a set of winding drive rollers. Each drive roller of the winding drive rollers can have drive wheels spaced apart along the respective drive roller with a winding zone between the winding drive rollers. The winding apparatus can also include a feed system positioned before the set of the winding drive rollers for moving sheet material along a travel path in a machine direction into the winding zone.
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