Patent ID: 6978963
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. A web feed method in which an apparatus for holding two web rolls and unwinding a web continuously by means of an automatic web splicing apparatus is used, said method comprising the steps of: switching unwinding of the web from one web roll to the other web roll; rocking an arm supporting said one web roll to a position in which a remaining core is removed; removing the remaining core from the arm supporting said one web roll; moving an installation position of said one web roll to an opposite or reverse side with respect to the front and back sides of the web which is being unwound from the other web roll; switching the unwinding of the web from said other web roll to said one web roll; removing the remaining core of said other web roll subsequent to switching; mounting a new web roll on a same side with respect to the front and back side of the web which is being unwound from said one web roll in an installation position of said other web roll.