Radial compression system for rolls of material and associated method
US8132393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B63/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for compressing at least one roll of compressible material having an outer diameter and a circumference and an inner core having an inner diameter at least one roll of compressible material are provided. For example, a method according to one embodiment includes positioning a chuck about the circumference of the at least one roll, wherein the chuck is configured to engage the at least one roll at a plurality of evenly spaced locations about the circumference of the at least one roll. The method further includes radially compressing the at least one roll at a plurality of evenly spaced locations about the circumference of the at least one roll with the chuck such that the outer diameter of the at least one roll is substantially uniformly reduced without collapsing the inner core.
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