Systems, apparatuses and methods for cutting and spooling paper
First Claim
1. A system for cutting a traveling web of paper that is being wound onto a first spool and transferring the paper web onto a second spool by feeding turn-up tape into a nip between the second spool and the paper web, comprising:
- a transfer track for transporting the turn-up tape beneath the paper web and to a position adjacent to the nip; and
a drive assembly capable of driving the turn-up tape along the transfer track toward the nip, wherein the drive is capable of being powered by manual power or motor power.
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Abstract
Systems, apparatuses and methods for cutting and spooling paper are described. In one embodiment, a system for cutting a traveling web of paper that is being wound onto a first spool and transferring the paper web onto a second spool by feeding turn-up tape into a nip between the second spool and the paper web, comprises a transfer track for transporting the turn-up tape beneath the paper web and to a position adjacent to the nip, and a drive assembly capable of driving the turn-up tape along the transfer track toward the nip, wherein the drive is capable of being powered by manual power or motor power.
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21 Claims
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1. A system for cutting a traveling web of paper that is being wound onto a first spool and transferring the paper web onto a second spool by feeding turn-up tape into a nip between the second spool and the paper web, comprising:
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a transfer track for transporting the turn-up tape beneath the paper web and to a position adjacent to the nip; and
a drive assembly capable of driving the turn-up tape along the transfer track toward the nip, wherein the drive is capable of being powered by manual power or motor power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for cutting a traveling web of paper that is being wound onto a first spool and transferring the paper web onto a second spool by feeding turn-up tape into a nip between the second spool and the paper web, comprising:
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a transfer track for transporting the turn-up tape beneath the paper web and to a position adjacent to the nip, wherein the transfer track comprises at least in part a V-shaped groove capable of containing the turn-up tape, the V-shaped groove comprising a first side wall and a second side wall at an acute angle from the first side wall, wherein the second side wall comprises a convex portion, wherein the V-shaped groove is covered at least in part by a flexible seal; and
a drive assembly capable of driving the turn-up tape along the transfer track toward the nip. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of operating a system for cutting a traveling web of paper that is being wound onto a first spool and transferring the paper web onto a second spool by feeding turn-up tape into a nip between the empty spool and the paper web, wherein the system comprises a transfer track and a drive for driving the turn-up tape through the transfer track toward the nip, comprising:
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operating the system in an automatic mode with a computer controlled pneumatic system, wherein the drive is powered by an electric motor; and
switching to a manual mode, wherein the drive is manually powered.
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