Roll support
US6276629A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2601/325
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The roll support (10) is used for removably connecting a suspended roll (12) to a housing (14). The support (10) comprises two opposite supporting assemblies (20), each located on a respective side (22,24) of the housing (14). Each assembly (20) comprises a plate member (30) operatively connected to the housing (14) and pivotable around a horizontal pivot axis. A spring (50) forces a surface of the plate member (30) toward the horizontal. A suspension member (60) is pivotally connected to the housing (14) for supporting a respective side of the roll (12). The roll support (10) provides a simple mechanism for removably connecting a suspended roll (12) to a housing (14) without the need of manually inserting a mandrel through the spool (16) of the roll (12). A method for connecting a suspended roll (12) to a housing (14) is also disclosed.
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