Patent ID: 6524423
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: B65C,B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of transferring a discrete portion of a first web onto a second web, comprising the steps of:a) advancing said first web at a first speed and advancing said second web at a second speed; b) directing said first web to a converting mechanism and forming a discrete portion; c) transferring said discrete portion onto a vacuum roll; d) transferring said discrete portion from said vacuum roll onto a transfer roll, said transfer roll being capable of changing rotational speed; e) varying said rotational speed of said transfer roll relative to said vacuum roll to match said second speed; f) directing said discrete portion towards a gap formed between a backing roll and said transfer roll, said backing roll comprising a stomper roll having a protruding section; and g) transferring said discrete portion onto said second web.