Patent ID: 6432242
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A method of applying elastic to a travelling web (1) in a direction generally perpendicular to a feed direction (20) of said web, wherein the method includes the steps of:feeding the travelling web (1) in the feed direction (20); and applying the elastic (5a-b) with the aid of an applicator (9) which includes a thread guide (6) that moves reciprocatingly between an inner and an outer turning position generally perpendicular to the web feed direction (20), said thread guide (6) handing over the elastic (5a-b) to at least one stopper (16) disposed between said turning positions as the thread guide (6) passes said stopper (16) on the way to said outer turning position, said thread guide being empty between said stopper and said outer turning position, whereafter the thread guide (6) takes back the elastic (5a-b) as said thread guide passes said stopper on the way to said inner turning position, said thread guide carrying the elastic between said stopper and said inner turning position.