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

US5405257A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1992
Grant dateApr 11, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2012

Classification

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

Abstract

An apparatus for forming a rolled tab on a roll of plastic film including a trunion roller-type conveyor apparatus and a traction device having a tractional surface wherein a roll of plastic film contacts the traction device such that the leading edge of the roll of plastic film is grabbed and rolled back to form a rolled tab for the roll of film when a roll of plastic film comes in rotational contact with the traction device.

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