Machine for rolling newspaper into logs

Claim 2

A paper roller having spaced relatively braced end supports, a winding roller removably journaled between the end supports, a plurality of spring urged floating rollers journaled between the end supports and opposing the winding roller from remote sides to apply continual pressure thereto, rotary torque input means drivingly connected to the winding roller, said end supports defining elongated guides disposed on remote sides of said winding roller and extending generally radially of the axis of rotation of the latter, bearings mounted in said guides for shifting therealong, the opposite ends of said floating rollers being journaled from said bearings, said bearings at each end support including aligned recessed portions facing outwardly from said winding roller, and an endless spring member trained about each set of corresponding recessed portions yieldingly biasing said bearings, and thus said floating rollers, inwardly along said guides toward said winding roller.

Claim 3

A paper roller as in claim 1 including bracing rods extend between the spaced end supports to rigidify the structure.

Claim 4

A paper roller as in claim 2, wherein the end supports have a rearwardly inclined upper surface to encourage feeding the paper from the front.

Claim 5

A paper roller as in claim 3 wherein a carrying handle is permanently attached to and extends between the uppermost rearward portions of the end supports, permitting it to be used to hold the device firmly on a solid base or table with one hand while turning the winding roller with the other hand.

Claim 6

A paper roller as in claim 1 wherein said rotary torque input means comprises a crank arm with a cup-shaped member secured at one end to receive the larger end of the winding roller, and which is bolted thereto, and a crank handle at the other end of the crank arm extending at right angles to the arm and in the direction opposite the cup-shaped member.

Claim 7

A paper roller as in claim 1 wherein said winding roller is tapered toward one end thereof, the opening in one end support being larger in diameter than the other opening to accommodate the taper of the winding roller.

Claim 8

A paper roller as in claim 3 wherein rubber feet are attached to the lower portions of said end supports for supporting said paper roller from a horizontal support surface.

Claim 9

A paper roller having spaced relatively braced end supports, a winding roller removably journaled between the end supports, a plurality of spring urged floating rollers journaled between the end supports and opposing the winding roller from remote sides to apply continual pressure thereto, rotary torque input means drivingly connected to the winding roller, said end supports defining aligned openings through which the opposite ends of said winding roller are received, said supports each further defining front and rear horizontal slots extending forwardly and rearwardly, respectively, of the central opening, and vertical slots disposed beneath the central opening, for the reception of the floating rollers, said floating rollers including bearings on their opposite ends slidably mounted in the corresponding slots, the bearings at each end support having a chamfered portion inwardly of the end support, an endless spring member trained about each set of corresponding chambered portions and urging the floating rollers into constant contact with the winding roller.

Claim 10

A paper roller having spaced relatively braced end supports, a winding roller removably journaled between the end supports, a plurality of spring urged floating rollers journaled between the end supports and opposing the winding roller from remote sides to apply continual pressure thereto, rotary torque input means drivingly connected to the winding roller, said end supports defining aligned openings through which the opposite ends of said winding roller are received, said supports each further defining front and rear horizontal slots extending forwardly and rearwardly, respectively, of the central opening, and vertical slots disposed beneath the central opening, for the reception of the floating rollers, said floating rollers including bearings on their opposite ends slidably mounted in the corresponding slots, the bearings at each end support having a chamfered portion inwardly of the end support, an endless spring member trained about each set of corresponding chambered portions and urging the floating rollers into constant contact with the winding roller.

Claim 11

The combination of claim 8 wherein said winding roller is tapered toward one end thereof.