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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 1983
Filed:
Apr. 15, 1981
Applicant:
Inventor:
John K Horsley, High Wycombe, GB;
Assignee:
Molins Limited, London, GB;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65H / ; B65H / ; B65H / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
156504 ; 156505 ; 242 582 ; 242 584 ; 242 585 ; 242 586 ;
Abstract
A bobbin changer, for use in producing a continuous supply of web by joining the webs from a succession of reels, comprises a splicing device for joining the leading end of the web on each new reel to the web on the expiring reel; at least two cradles for receiving and supporting reels of web during use, each having means for locating the end of the web of a new reel in readiness for splicing; and means for movably supporting each of the cradles whereby each cradle in turn can be moved from a standby position to a position aligned with the splicing device in preparation for a splicing operation.