Apparatus and method for self-aligning contacting surfaces

US5690264A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Joseph DiStefano · Hilton, US
• Vladimir A. Garris · Wawarsing, US
• Brian Douglas Hauss · Spencerport, US
• Michael Kubiak · Berlin, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 29, 1996
• Grant date: Nov 25, 1997
• Expiry date: Feb 29, 2016

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H20/02
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for continuously self aligning a first surface with a second roller has an adjustable support member for the first surface which produces movements of the first roller that corresponds to movements of the second roller. The adjustable support member supporting the first roller uses a plurality of bearings, preferably thrust bearings, arranged on the frame supporting the first roller which alignable controls the movements of the first roller in contact with the second roller.