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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 11, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2004
Mauri Hillo, Hikiä, FI;
Mauri Hillo, Hikiä, FI;
Metso Paper, Inc., Helsinki, FI;
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for separating the web rolls () of a roll set () traveling on a conveyor () from each other. The conveyor () comprises a conveyor belt or chain () adapted to run about driving and tail pulleys (). In the method, the set () of web rolls is transported on the leg of the conveyor belt or chain (). According to the method, onto the top surface of the conveyor belt or chain () is formed an elevation capable of separating the web rolls () apart from each other with the help of an elevating roll assembly () adapted to operate below the top surface of the conveyor belt or chain () and comprising at least one rotary elevating roll ().