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Process for producing a rolled tab for a roll of plastic film

US5238641A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1991
Grant dateAug 24, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2301/46075
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for forming a rolled tab on a roll of plastic film including a traction member or device such as an elongated support member adapted to be inserted in a parallel position between roller members of a trunion-type conveyor apparatus, said support member having a tractional surface for grabbing and rolling the leading edge of a roll of plastic film such that a rolled tab for the roll of film is formed when a roll of plastic film comes in rotational contact with the traction member.

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