Support apparatus, handling system and method
US8727261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2601/523
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A movable support apparatus (10), supported on a floor and movable between at least two target stations, for receiving, moving and handing over rolls, winding shafts (1) and/or machine reels (4) intended for the handling of a fiber web. The movable support apparatus (10) has support members (12) for holding up the load being handled (1, 4) at both its support ends (2) and is adapted to be supported on a floor with at least one pressure medium cushion element (40). A handling system includes the movable support apparatus (10). Rolls, winding shafts (1) and/or machine reels (4) may be handled with the movable support apparatus (10). The movable support apparatus may be used as a movable winding stand for the winding of a fiber web (W).
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