Patent ID: 6866221
Filing Date: 2005-03-15
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. A strip feed unit comprising pins ( 12 ) for supporting a first and a second reel ( 6 , 7 ) of a first and a second strip ( 2 , 3 ) respectively, the second reel ( 7 ) having a cylindrical outer surface ( 52 ), and an end ( 53 ; 56 ) of the second strip ( 3 ) extending at said cylindrical outer surface ( 52 ); the unit ( 1 ) comprising a movable arm ( 20 ) having a gripping head ( 25 ; 55 ) for gripping said end ( 53 ) along the cylindrical outer surface ( 52 ), and a first tool ( 18 ) having a plate ( 40 ) for joining the first and the second strip ( 2 , 3 ); and the unit being characterized in that said gripping head ( 25 ; 55 ) comprises a first gripping face ( 30 ; 60 ) for gripping said first and said second strip ( 2 , 3 ) between the plate ( 40 ) and said first gripping face ( 30 ; 60 ).