Newsprint rewinder

US3966135A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Bill Baker · Tyler, US
• Frank Knowles Patterson · Woodward, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 18, 1975
• Grant date: Jun 29, 1976
• Expiry date: Feb 18, 1995

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H19/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus is disclosed for supplying paper to a printing press having a plurality of presses for simultaneously printing a plurality of paper webs and power train means for transmitting power to the presses. The apparatus comprises a plurality of paper roll supports with at least one support including a rotatable shaft, and means for coupling the one roll support rotatable shaft with the power train means to wind paper onto the one roll support from another of the roll supports.