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Web transfer apparatus
Assignee: CNA Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1981-06-05
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Granted: 1984-07-10
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Expires: 2001-06-05
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for transferring a moving web from one windup core to another windup core comprising a plurality of rotatable core chucks mounted on a revolvable turret, means for leading said web towards said cores, and means for forming and severing a leader strip of web material for subsequent securing to an empty cylindrical windup core.
Inventors
- 👤 Orville M. Calvert
- 👤 David O. Dibert
- 👤 Elie L. Hebert
- 👤 James B. Tharpe
- 👤 Raeford L. Wideman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H19/00; B65H19/22; B65H19/2207; B65H19/2215; B65H19/26; B65H2301/00; B65H2301/40; B65H2301/41; B65H2301/414; B65H2301/41419; B65H2301/41421; B65H2301/4148; B65H2301/417; B65H2301/4187; B65H2301/4189; B65H2301/41898; B65H2301/50; B65H2301/51; B65H2301/515; B65H2301/5151; B65H2301/5153; B65H2301/51534; B65H2301/51536; B65H2301/51539; B65H2408/00; B65H2408/20; B65H2408/23; B65H2408/231; B65H2408/2315; B65H2408/23152; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2074; Y10T83/2077; Y10T83/465; Y10T83/4708; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6584; Y10T83/6592; Y10T83/6595
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
An apparatus for transferring a moving web of a flexible material from a first windup core to a second windup core which comprises: (a) a plurality of rotatable, speed adjustable windup stations mounted on revolvably indexable turret means; and (b) directing means for leading said web towards said windup stations; and (c) a flying knife assembly comprising a pair of spaced cutting means mounted for translation along at least one path, which path or paths are positioned parallel to the plane of the web path between said turret means and said directing means, said flying knife assembly further comprising means for inserting and retracting said cutting means into and out of the plane of said web path, being capable of forming a leader strip comprising a portion of said web material; and (d) severing means for completely transversely cutting said leader strip; and (e) means for increasing the tension on said leader strip prior to cutting said leader strip by said severing means; and (f) means for matching the speed of said second windup core to the speed of said web; and (g) fastening means for securing said leader strip to said second windup core while the balance of said web is being wound on said first windup core.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
209 words
An apparatus for transferring a moving web of a flexible material from a first windup core to a second windup core which comprises: (a) a plurality of rotatable, speed adjustable windup stations mounted on revolvably indexable turret means; and (b) directing means for leading said web towards said windup stations; and (c) a flying knife assembly comprising a pair of spaced cutting means mounted for translation along at least one path, which path or paths are positioned parallel to the plane of the web path between said turret means and said directing means, said flying knife assembly further comprising means for inserting and retracting said cutting means into and out of the plane of said web path, being capable of forming a leader strip comprising a portion of said web material; and (d) severing means for completely transversely cutting said leader strip; and (e) means for increasing the tension on said leader strip prior to cutting said leader strip by said severing means; and (f) means for matching the speed of said second windup core to the speed of said web; and (g) fastening means for securing said leader strip to said second windup core while the balance of said web is being wound on said first windup core.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising web spreader means capable of deflecting the edge of the balance of the web from the leader strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for applying an adhesive between said leader strip and said second windup core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said path is defined by slidably mounting said pair of spaced cutting means on a shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein at least one of said cutting means comprises a blade.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said blades are fastened to blade securing means capable of pivoting said blades about an axis perpendicular to the transverse axis to said shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said severing means comprises at least one blade having about the width of said leader strip, said blade or blades being mounted for rotation about an axis parallel to the plane of said leader strip, and means for rotating said blade or blades about said axis, and means for inserting and retracting said blade or blades into and out of the leader strip path.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said severing means comprises a blade having about the width of said leader strip, and being mounted upon a fulcrum for traversing an arcuate path, and means for causing said blade to traverse said arcuate path and be reset to its original position, and means for inserting and retracting said blade traversing said arcuate path into and out of the path of said leader strip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises airjet means for forcing said leader strip onto said second windup core.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises means for imparting an electrostatic charge to said web.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises a resilient slapper, and means for urging said slapper onto said leader strip and then onto said second cylindrical core.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim wherein at least one of said cutting means comprises a laser.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein at least one of said cutting means comprises an incandescent wire.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein at least one of said cutting means comprises a jet of a fluid.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein at least one of said cutting means comprises a jet of an abrasive.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said electrostatic charge is imparted by drawing said web into proximity with a current-carrying wire.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein at least one of said cutting means comprises a pin.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
248 words
A method for transferring a moving web of a flexible material from a first windup core to a second windup core which comprises: (a) winding a moving web of said flexible material around a first windup core; and (b) automechanically forming a leader strip of web material by means of a flying knife assembly comprising a pair of spaced cutting means, said leader strip comprising a portion of said web cut parallel to the direction of travel of said web, the non-leader portion of the cut web defining the balance of the web; and (c) automechanically deflecting the edge of the balance of said web width away from said leader strip; and (d) automechanically increasing the tension on said leader strip; and (e) automechanically severing said leader strip completely across its width by means of a web cutter assembly comprising a cutting means comprising a blade or plurality of blades; and (f) automechanically contacting said leader strip with the surface of said second windup core; and (g) automechanically adhering said leader strip to the surface of said second windup core; and (h) automechanically matching the speed of said second windup core to the speed of said web; and (i) automechanically winding said leader strip around said second windup core while winding the balance of said web material around said first windup core; and (j) automechanically completely cutting the width of said balance of said web material either after step (b) or after step (f) or after step (i).
Claim 20
Independent Claim
248 words
A method for transferring a moving web of a flexible material from a first windup core to a second windup core which comprises: (a) winding a moving web of said flexible material around a first windup core; and (b) automechanically forming a leader strip of web material by means of a flying knife assembly comprising a pair of spaced cutting means, said leader strip comprising a portion of said web cut parallel to the direction of travel of said web, the non-leader portion of the cut web defining the balance of the web; and (c) automechanically deflecting the edge of the balance of said web width away from said leader strip; and (d) automechanically increasing the tension on said leader strip; and (e) automechanically severing said leader strip completely across its width by means of a web cutter assembly comprising a cutting means comprising a blade or plurality of blades; and (f) automechanically contacting said leader strip with the surface of said second windup core; and (g) automechanically adhering said leader strip to the surface of said second windup core; and (h) automechanically matching the speed of said second windup core to the speed of said web; and (i) automechanically winding said leader strip around said second windup core while winding the balance of said web material around said first windup core; and (j) automechanically completely cutting the width of said balance of said web material either after step (b) or after step (f) or after step (i).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 18 further comprising the step of applying an adhesive between said leader strip and said second windup core.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 18 wherein said step (j) comprises translating a flying knife assembly parallel to the direction of said web path.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 18 wherein said step (f) comprises forcing said leader strip onto said second windup core by means of an airjet.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 18 wherein said step (g) comprises imparting an electrostatic charge on said web.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 18 wherein said step (f) comprises urging a resilient slapper onto said leader strip and then onto said second cylindrical core.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-10 | 1992-01-09 | 1992-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-10 | 1996-01-09 | 1996-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |