Systems, apparatuses and methods for cutting and spooling paper
US7290732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses and methods for cutting and spooling paper are described. In one embodiment, a system for cutting a traveling web of paper that is being wound onto a first spool and transferring the paper web onto a second spool by feeding turn-up tape into a nip between the second spool and the paper web, comprises a transfer track for transporting the turn-up tape beneath the paper web and to a position adjacent to the nip, and a drive assembly capable of driving the turn-up tape along the transfer track toward the nip, wherein the drive is capable of being powered by manual power or motor power.
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