Patent ID: 6540170
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: B65B,B65H

Abstract:
A multiple coil dispenser for supporting at least two associated coils and for dispensing a flexible material from one of the coils, comprising:a frame; at least one coil support for supporting the associated coils for rotation; a fixed arm, the fixed arm having a plurality of rollers positioned longitudinally therealong; a movable arm, the movable arm movable toward and away from the fixed arm, the movable arm having a plurality of rollers positioned longitudinally therealong; a bifurcated strap chute mounted on the frame, the strap chute having two feed sections and an outlet section; a biasing element operably connected to the movable arm to move the movable arm away from the fixed arm; and a brake assembly operably connected to the movable arm between an engaged position when the movable arm is moved away from the fixed arm and a disengaged position when the movable arm is moved toward the fixed arm, wherein a space between the fixed arm and the movable arm defines an accumulation region, and wherein the accumulation region varies in size as the movable arm moves toward and away from the fixed arm.