Patent · US Expired

Adjustable paper web folding former

US4779859A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 1, 1987
Grant dateOct 25, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H45/221
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

To provide for a horizontal offset (x) of the apex of a folding triangle former (2,42), the former triangle, together with a substrate removal or run-out roller (11,51) is movable in a plane positioned at the angle of inclination (.alpha.) of the folding former, for example by interengagement of projection-and-recess means formed on a frame (5,45) holding the former triangle in sidewalls (11,12;52,53) of the apparatus, the recess extending, for example in the form of an elongated slot, at the angle of inclination of the folding former.

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