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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2008
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2005
Applicants:
Justo Martin, Crissier, CH;
Michel Piguet, Renens, CH;
Inventors:
Justo Martin, Crissier, CH;
Michel Piguet, Renens, CH;
Assignee:
Bobst, S.A., , CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65H 23/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A module for supporting and driving a wound foil matter for a machine processing it. The module is entirely located outside that machine. The module comprises a bearing structure in which a plurality of reel stands are arranged. Each stand supports at least one reel. At least one drive device for the reels which are mounted freely rotatably on their respective reel stands. Each reel is repositionable on supports in the module and is also motor driven to rotate. At least one additional member for processing the foil matter.