Multi-roll media supporting and supply system
US6394384B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H20/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-roll media supporting and supply system is provided for supporting and supplying a web of media from a roll of media to a media using machine. The multi-roll media supporting and supply system includes a support mechanism having a first side and a second side; a media supply assembly supported rotatably on the support mechanism, including a cylindrical member having a circular periphery, a shaft defining a first axis of rotation, and a plurality of elongate recesses for each supporting a roll of media. The multi-roll media supporting and supply system also includes a staging assembly associated with at least one of the first side and the second side of the support mechanism for assisting loading of a roll of media onto the media supply assembly.
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