Horst-Dieter Preuss

Title: Horst-Dieter Preuss and Web-Splicing Innovation

Introduction

Horst-Dieter Preuss is an inventor associated with Hamburg, Germany, and Hauni-Werke Körber & Co. KG. His recorded patent addresses the reliable splicing of running webs made from low-tensile-strength materials, such as cigarette paper. The patent record lists 1 patent for Preuss.

Latest Patents

Preuss’s patent, “Method and Apparatus for Splicing Running Webs of Low Tensile Strength,” describes joining a fresh web to a moving web using a double-sided adhesive band. The fresh web is accelerated to match the speed of the running web before the band connects them. The running web is then shifted sideways to bring the band into contact with both webs, after which the webs are severed on opposite sides of the splice.

The method also manages tension in the fresh web before cutting. A movable guide roller relaxes tension on its leader while motor-driven advancing rolls pull it forward, helping the splice proceed without damaging the low-strength material.

Career Highlights

The patent reflects Preuss’s work on machinery and processes for handling continuous webs in industrial production. Its focus on synchronizing web speeds, controlling tension, and coordinating cutting illustrates a practical approach to maintaining material continuity during a roll change.

Collaborations

Preuss is associated with Hauni-Werke Körber & Co. KG. Hubert Böttcher and Wolfgang Steiniger are identified as his coworkers.

Conclusion

Horst-Dieter Preuss’s recorded invention combines speed synchronization, adhesive joining, and tension control to improve the splicing of delicate running webs.