CA2191500A1 - Device and method for manufacturing a transport mechanism for relatively narrow rolls - Google Patents

Device and method for manufacturing a transport mechanism for relatively narrow rolls

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CA2191500A1
CA2191500A1 CA 2191500 CA2191500A CA2191500A1 CA 2191500 A1 CA2191500 A1 CA 2191500A1 CA 2191500 CA2191500 CA 2191500 CA 2191500 A CA2191500 A CA 2191500A CA 2191500 A1 CA2191500 A1 CA 2191500A1
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connecting core
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transport mechanism
narrow rolls
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Jozef-Franc Zajec
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Voith Sulzer Finishing GmbH
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65BMACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B17/00Other machines, apparatus, or methods for packaging articles or materials
    • B65B17/02Joining articles, e.g. cans, directly to each other for convenience of storage, transport, or handling

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  • Replacement Of Web Rolls (AREA)

Abstract

A transport mechanism includes a plurality of narrow rolls that are disposed adjacent to one another. Each of the narrow rolls has a predetermined axial length and is hollow.
Each of the narrow rolls has an internal diameter delimited by a roll core. A connecting core is extended through each of the roll cores. The connecting core has an axial length that is approximately equal to the sum of the axial lengths of each of the narrow rolls. The connecting core is detachably connected at its axial ends to only the two axial outer narrow rolls.

Description

21915~0 DOCKET NO. 1955/OC525 S

l~EVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUEi'ACTURlNG
A TRANSPQRT ME('~A1~T~I\I FOR Rl1'.T,ATIYELY N~ROW ROT,l,.

BACKGROUN~ gF TI~. INVli'.NTlQN
1. Field of the Inveu~
The present invention relates to a device and a method for manufacturing a 15 transport m~rh~ ;cm for relatively narrow rolls. More specifically, the present invention relates to a connectmg core that extends through each of the roll cores of the narrow rolls.
The connecting core has an axial length that is approximately equal to the sum of the axial lengths of each of the narrow rolls. The connecting core is detachably connected at the axial ends of the comnecting core to only an axial outer two of the narrow rolls.
2. r Qfthe FPlated Art .
Paper is luallura_Lul~d m very wide webs (i.e., the webs of paper are typically several meters in axial length), but is processed in smaller widths. The same is true for webs of other materials, such as, fo} example, synthetic material or textiles. To process the wide 25 webs that are woumd on relatively large rolls, the wide webs are cut into narrower webs on roll slitting machines and are then wound onto several relatively narrow rolls of d~luAhll~t~ the same diameter. Problems are frequently ~ ,oul~t~l~d during the subsequent of these relatively narrow rolls. For example, the narrow rolls are typically transported on conveyor belts to a packaging stdtion. If the width of the narrow rolls is less than the diameter of the packdging station, the narrow rolls tend to "wobble" while being S transported on the conveyor belt due to tbe stdrting and stopping of the conveyor belt.
To prevent the ndrrow rolls from tipping over, paper factories have developed a trdnsport mechanism thdt is formed from several narrow rolls. An expansion lap rod is inserted through the roll cores of several narrow rolls, which have been disposed next to each other. The expansion lap rod is then expanded, by use of a pressure medium, so that each 10 individual narrow roll is clamped to the expanded lap rod. A di~Ad~llLC~, to the use of expansion lap rods is that they are relatively heavy and are relatively difficult to mAnirlllAtP.
Additionally, expansion lap rods are relatively expensive and require a relatively large amount of II.A;.I'. .~ lr~ and care. Expansion lap rods hdve conmecting pieces and are relatively long, so thdt, in some instances, the axial length of the transport mechanism projects beyond the 15 ends of the narrow rolls. Therefore, expansion lap rods hdve an awkward shape. Despite the fact thdt expansion lap rods are reusable, a significant amount of capitdl is required because a large number of rods are used and additional rods must be kept as backups in the paper factory.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a transport 20 mPrh~ni~m thdt is ~ou~;d~lAbly simpler and more cost-effective than expansion lap rods.
SUMMARY OF TI~ TION
This object is achieved by providing a transport mrrh:micnl in which the transport mechanism includes a plurality of narrow rolls disposed adjacent to one another.
Each of the narrow rolls has a ~ . .",i"~i axial length, is hollow and has an internal 5 diameter that is delimited by a roll core. A connecting core extends through each of the roll cores. The connecting core has an axial length that is d~)~loAil~ t~ly equal to the sum of the axial lengths of each of the narrow rolls. The connectimg core is detachably connected at the axial ends of the connecting core to only two of said roll cores that are the axial outer two of the narrow rolls.
By connecting the connecting core at its axial ends to only the outer two narrow rolls, no connection is required to the remaining roll cores. Therefore, the portion of the connecting core disposed between its axial ends can be designed very simply and, therefore, can be produced i.o,A~ ,ly. The detachable connection at the axial ends of the comnecting core can be easily accessed, either manually or ~lltnm~tir~lly, from the outside 15 The connecting core preferably does not project beyond the axial ends of the outer two narrow rolls, or only far enough so that the area of the detachable comnection can be easily reached.
Each of the axial ends of the connecting core is slitted. Two stoppers are detachably connected, one to each of the slitted axial ends of the connecting core so that, 20 when connected, the respective slitted axial end of the connecting core is spread radially apart. Thus, the detachable connection of the connecting core to the roll cores is achieved in a relatively simple manner.
The stoppers preferably have a conical shape and can be made of wood or a synthetic material, so that they can be produced at a minimal expense. A pair of stoppers are placed, either manually or ~ nm~tir~llly, adjacent to the open axial ends of the connecting core. In one ~".I~q~l".,. .,~ an automatic stopper feed device ~ nm~tir:~lly places stoppers S adjacent to the open axial ends of the connectmg core.
The connectmg core is preferably a one-piece unitary member and, therefore, forms a continuous connecting core. Thus, the connecting core can be made from continuous rod material, which is cut to the desired length and, thereafter, is provided with slits at the axial ends of the comnecting core. The connecting core can be made of, for example, 10 paperboard, which, because it is so iU~,,~).lL)i~., to use, allows for a disposable device.
Two press plate are selectively axially movable to move the plurality of narrow rolls axially together. A caster is disposed between the two press plates to facilitate the axial movement of the narrow rolls. The press plates press (i.e., insert) the stqppers into the slitted axial ends of the connecting core. Once the stoppers have been inserted into the 15 comnecting core, the connecting core is connected to only the ouLer two narrow rolls to form a compact transport mechanism that has a pdlLiuulduly secure connection Ll..~
A process for . "~, ." r~ ~ ",; "~ a transport mrrh~ m for a plurality of relatively narrow rolls according to the present invention includes placing a plurality of narrow rolls next to one another. Each of the narrow rolls has a ~ d axial length and is hollow.
20 Each of the narrow rolls has an internal diameter that is delimited by a roll core. A
connecting core is extended through each of the roll cores. The connecting core has an axial length that is d~ y equal to the sum of the axial lengths of each of the narrow rolls.

The connecting core connects the axiai ends of the connecting core only to two of the roll cores that are the axial outer two of the narrow rolls.
The connecting step provides a detachable clamping connection between the connecting core and the rolls. This method produces a compact transport mechanism that is 5 comprised of a plurality of narrow rolls in a relatively simple manner.
The plurality of narrow rolls are pushed together axially with a pair of press plates. The connecting step includes spreading the axial ends of said connectimg core radially apart. The spreading is achieved by a conically shaped stopper. One of the stoppers is, manually or ~ )m~ ly, placed into position adjacent to each of the open axial ends of the 10 connecting core. Thercafter, the stoppers are inserted into their final position by the pair of press plates. Because the stopper is conically shaped, it docs not require any additional structural elements to conncct the connecting core to the outer two narrow rolls.
In accordance with a furiher aspect of the present invention, the position of the axes of the narrow rolls is (~ in~ A conically shaped stopper is; lly removed 15 from a stopper magazine and is placcd into position adjacent to each one of the previously slitted axial ends of the connecting core at the determined position of the axes. Thereafter, the stoppers are pushed into each of the slitted axial ends, by the press plates, until the stoppers reach their fulal position.

BRIEF DESCRrPl`IQN OF THE l~RAWIN5~S
The above and still further objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon ~.""~ " of the following detailed description of a specific el.ll,odh ~ thereof, especially when taken in ~ ; I with the dccolll~)~lyillg 219~500 drawings wherein like reference numerals in the various figures are utilized to designate like ~,o~ u.._llb, and wherein:
Figs. 1-5 ~ lly illustrate the individual stages in producing a transport mPrh~ni~m for relatively narrow rolls accordmg to the present invention; and Fig. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view through the end of a narrow roll in the transport mP~honi~m DETAILED DESCRIPIION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring now to Figs. 1-6, a transport mP~h~ni~m accordmg to the present irlvention is illustrated. Four relatively narrow rolls 3, 4, 5 and 6 are illustrated being delivered from an exit I of a cv~ i()l~l roll slitting machine 2. Rolls 3, 4, 5 and 6 are delivered by a transport system 7 to an auxiliary device 8. Auxiliary device 8 includes a caster bed 9 and a pair of press plates 10, 11, one of which is disposed at each axial end of device 8. Press plates 10, 11 are axially adjustable by the actuation of a piston cylinder units 12, 13, respectively.
The four narrow rolls 3-6 are transferred from the transport device 7 to the caster bed 9 (See Fig. 2). The four narrow rolls 3-6 are then axially pressed together with.
the aid of press plates 10, 11 (See Fig. 3).
A coDnecting core 14 is inserted through all of the narrow rolls 3-6. Thus, comnecting core 14 extends through the roll core 15 of each of the narrow rolls 3-6. The axial ends 16 of the commecting core 14 have slits 17 so that they can be spread apart with the aid of corlical stoppers 18. When the axial ends of commecting core 16 are spread apart radially, commecting core 14 is clamped to the ends of the outer two narrow rolls 3 and 6.

`- 7 A stopper 18 is, manually or Al1~ y, placed in position adjacent to each of the open axial ends of comnecting core 14 (See Fig. 5). Thereafter, each stopper 18 is pressed into its final position with t-h-e aid of press plates 10, I l, ~ . Therefore, coMecting core 14 is clamped only to two of the narrow rolls (i.e., the axial outer two rolls 3, 6). The four narrow rolls 3-6, together with the connecting core 14 and stoppers 18, form a transport m~rh~ni~m 19 that can be n~ rll ' as a single unit. Therefore, the transport mechanism is much less likely to tip over, especially during transport, than any individual narrow roll.
If the narrow rolls that are to be connected to one another have different outer diameters, a measuring device (not shown) may be used to determine the position of the axis of the outer two narrow rolls. A feed device removes a pair of stoppers from a stopper magazine and then, ", ~ y advances the removed stoppers and places them in position, at the proper height, so that tne stoppers are disposed adjacent to each of the open axial ends of connecting core 14. Thereafter, stoppers 18 are pressed into the open axial ends of connecting core 14 by press plates 10, 11.
Having described the presently preferred exemplary 1..l.llO.l;.l.. '~1 device and method for lI~ llrA- ~-11;11~ a transport mechanism for relatively narrow rolls in accordance with the present invention, it is believed that other ,,,. .I;r; ~1;'"'`, variations and changes will be suggested to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings set forth herein. It is, therefore, to be understood that all such m-l.l;r;~ , variations, and changes are believed to fall within the scope of the present invention as deflned by the appended claims.

Claims (16)

1. A transport mechanism comprising:
a plurality of narrow rolls, including two axial outer rolls, disposed adjacent to one another, each of said narrow rolls having a predetermined axial length and being hollow, each of said narrow rolls having an internal diameter delimited by a roll core;
a connecting core extending through each of said roll cores;
wherein said connecting core has an axial length that is approximately equal to the sum of said axial lengths of each of said narrow rolls, said connecting core being detachably connected at the axial ends of said connecting core to only said axial outer rolls.
2. The transport mechanism according to Claim 1, wherein each of said axial ends of said connecting core are slitted, said transport mechanism further comprising two stoppers each being detachably connected to one of said slitted axial ends of said connecting core so that, when connected, said respective slitted axial end of said connecting core is spread radially apart.
3. The transport mechanism according to Claim 2, wherein said stoppers have a conical shape.
4. The transport mechanism according to Claim 3, wherein said stopper is made of wood.
5. The transport mechanism according claim 3, wherein said stopper made of a synthetic material.
6. The transport mechanism according to claim 1, wherein said connecting core is a one-piece unitary member.
7. The transport mechanism according to claim 6, wherein said connecting core is made of paperboard.
8. The transport mechanism according to claim 1, further comprising two press plates selectively axially movable to move said plurality of narrow rolls axially together.
9. The transport mechanism according to claim 8, further comprising a caster bed disposed between said two press plates.
10. The transport mechanism according to claim 8, wherein each of said axial ends of said connecting core are slitted, said transport mechanism further comprising two stoppers each being detachably connected to one of said slitted axial ends of said connecting core so that, when connected, said respective slitted axial end of said connecting core is spread radically apart, said stoppers have a conical shape, and said two press plates insert said stoppers into said slitted ends of said connecting core.
11. The device according to Claim 10, further comprising an automatic stopper feed device for feeding stoppers to said press plates.
12. A process for manufacturing a transport mechanism for a plurality of relatively narrow rolls comprising the steps of:
placing a plurality of narrow rolls, including two axial outer rolls, next to one another, each of said narrow rolls having a predetermined axial length and being hollow, each of said narrow rolls having an internal diameter delimited by a roll core;
extending a connecting core through each of said roll cores, said connecting core having an axial length that is approximately equal to the sum of said axial lengths of each of said narrow rolls;
connecting said connecting core at the axial ends of said connecting core to only said axial outer rolls.
13. The method according to Claim 12, wherein said connecting step provides a detachable clamping connection.
14. The method accirding to Claim 13, further comprising the steps of pushing said plurality of narrow rolls together axially with a pair of press plates, wherein said connecting step includes spreading the axial ends of said connecting core radially apart.
15. The method according to Claim 14, wherein said spreading is effected by a conically shaped stopper, one of said stoppers is manually placed into each of the previously slitted axial ends of the connecting core and, thereafter, inserting the stoppers into their final position with said pair of press plates.
16. The method according to Claim 13, further comprising the step of determining the position of the axes of the narrow rolls;
automatically removing a conically shaped stopper from a stopper magazine after said extending step;
placing the automatically removed stopper into one of the previously slitted axial ends of said connecting core at the predetermined position of the axes; and inserting the stopper into the slitted axial end until the stopper reaches a final position.
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