Patent ID: 6450438
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: B65H,G11B

Abstract:
An apparatus for forming a tape pack, comprising:a pair of alignment members between which the tape pack can be passed to facilitate substantially aligned formation thereof, wherein a localized, substantially stationary gap is defined between the alignment members, and wherein the tape pack can be periodically passed through the gap to facilitate substantially aligned formation thereof; a drum which is configured to rotate about a drum axis of rotation and which is located substantially between the alignment members, and about which drum the tape pack can be formed; and, a pair of substantially flexible joints, wherein each one of the joints connects the drum to one each of the alignment members, and wherein the alignment members being thereby connected to the drum are configured to rotate with the drum at substantially the same rotational speed thereof, and wherein each alignment member is configured to rotate about a respective alignment axis which is inclined relative to the drum axis of rotation.