Patent ID: 6451145
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A web splicing system having operator movable threading assemblies, comprising: a first work station supporting a first web supply roll and a first operator movable threading assembly, and a second work station supporting a second web supply roll and a second operator movable threading assembly, said first and second operator movable threading assemblies each being manually movable between a web splicing/feeding position, where they are adjacent each other, and a web threading position at an extended location accessible to an operator, each movable threading assembly having a threading roll and web securing means for securing said web with respect to said threading roll and its respective first and second supply roll, said two threading rolls being pressed against each other during the splicing operation, and means carried upon said first and second work stations for splicing first and second webs of said respective first and second web supply rolls when both said movable assemblies are in the splicing/feeding positions.