Self-aligning spool and method for storing strip components
US6416013B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/93
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus (100) for storing strip material (10). More specifically, a method and apparatus for positioning a continuous strip of material (10) onto a spool (4). The strip of material is supported on a liner spaced by a spacer not physically attached to the liner and thereby being circumferentially stretchable relative to the liner.
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