Multi-reel apparatus in a paper machine

US6709549B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Metso Paper Karlstad AB · SE

Inventors

• C. Magnus Berglund · Karlstad, SE
• Anders Linden · Karlstad, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 29, 2001
• Grant date: Mar 23, 2004
• Expiry date: Mar 29, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2511/51
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-reel apparatus for use in a drying section of a papermaking machine allows a web to be continuously wound without interruption. The apparatus includes a web support and a pair of vertically stacked reeling stations located along an inclined portion of the web support. Each reeling station has at least one reeling device operable to hold and rotatably drive a core onto which the web can wound to form a roll. Each reeling device is further operable to move the core into engagement with the web on the web support to initiate winding of the web onto the core, and to move the core away from the web support when the roll is fully wound. Winding is alternated between reeling devices, allowing the completed roll to be removed and a new core to be loaded at one reeling station while the other reeling station continues in full winding operation.