Strip feed unit and method, and reel end pickup method

Details Strip feed unit and method, and reel end pickup method Strip feed unit and method, and reel end pickup method

2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Jillions, John M. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding

With attachment to preceding material

C242S553000, C242S554100, C242S554200, C242S556000, C242S562100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06866221

ABSTRACT:
A unit (1) for feeding strips (2, 3) has pins (12) supporting a first and a second reel (6, 7) of a first and a second strip (2, 3) respectively; the second reel (7) having an end (53; 56) of the second strip (3) extending at the cylindrical outer surface (52) of the second reel (7); the unit having a tool (18) having a plate (40) for joining the first and the second strip (2, 3), and a movable arm (20) having a gripping head (25; 55) for gripping the end (53; 56) along the cylindrical outer surface (52); and the gripping head (25; 55) having a first gripping face (30; 60) for gripping the first and the second strip (2, 3) between the plate (40) of the tool (18) and the first gripping face (30; 60).

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