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Module for supporting and driving a wound foil matter for a machine processing it

US7380743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2005
Grant dateJun 3, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H16/103
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A module for supporting and driving a wound foil matter for a machine processing it. The module is entirely located outside that machine. The module comprises a bearing structure in which a plurality of reel stands are arranged. Each stand supports at least one reel. At least one drive device for the reels which are mounted freely rotatably on their respective reel stands. Each reel is repositionable on supports in the module and is also motor driven to rotate. At least one additional member for processing the foil matter.

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