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Shim strip inserter for slitting and re-rolling machine

US3991952A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1975
Grant dateNov 16, 1976
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Expiry dateJun 30, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1918
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shim inserter for a slitting and re-rolling machine which includes a feeding assembly having a hopper for storing a supply of shim strips with motor driven means for feeding strips one by one through a guide into the re-roll nip. Means are provided for changing the vertical angle of the guide to orient the same in the direction of the nip. A carriage is provided for mounting the feeding assembly, the carriage being transversely positionable in alinement with a loose ribbon resulting from the slitting operation.

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