Patent ID: 6109560
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: B65B,B65H

Abstract:
An apparatus to roll-up a lane of compressible material during a winding process, the apparatus comprising:a first endless conveyor belt to feed the lane which runs in a given direction and a given speed, the first belt having an upper portion and a lower portion;a second endless conveyor belt forming an angle of between approximately 50.degree. and 80.degree. with the first belt;a winding roller to hold wound material, the winding roller being arranged between the first and second belts wherein the first and second belts and the roller form a winding space and are moveable relative to one another;a third endless conveyor belt having an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion running in the given direction and speed as the upper portion of the first belt wherein the first and third belts narrow to form a V-shape toward the winding space and whereby the first and third belts compress the lane of compressible material before the lane enters the winding space and move the lane of compressible material directly into the winding space; anda guide plate positioned above the upper portion of the third belt whereby the third endless belt and the guide plate move away from the winding space as the diameter of the material wound about the winding roller increases.