Patent ID: 6482293
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: B65H,D21G

Abstract:
A method for tail threading in a paper web conveying machine which comprises:providing first and second belts running a selected distance of their travel separated from one another along independent paths; separating a tail section from an edge of a paper web; guiding the tail section between the first and second belts arranged in face to face relationship and said first belt being provided with means for receiving said second belt, said first and second belts being adapted to travel conjointly in an operative direction of said paper web conveying machine so that said tail section situated between said belts is drawn by said first and second belts in said operative direction; said first belt having a first thickness and said second belt having a second thickness, said first belt having a neutral plane and said second belt having a neutral plane, said means for receiving said second belt being structured and arranged so that when said second belt is received by said first belt said neutral plane of said first belt is substantially aligned with said neutral plane of said second belt.