Apparatus and methods for forming a butt splice on a running web
US9469494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/177
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods are provided for forming a butt splice to join a first web of material to a second web of material is provided. The first web of material is cut or trimmed to form a first edge. The second web of material is cut or trimmed to form a second edge, and the second edge is positioned with respect to and registered with the first edge to define a gap therebetween. A curable liquid adhesive, such as an ultraviolet (UV)-curable liquid adhesive, is dispensed or applied within the gap, and the liquid adhesive is cured to form the butt splice that joins or splices the first web of material to the second web of material.
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