Patent ID: 6736932
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: B26D,B29D,Y10T

Abstract:
A False Drum comprising:a cylindrical drum having a perforated cylindrical outer surface upon which material is laid and cut to a required length, an axis of rotation extending through the cylindrical drum, and a slot which is radially inwardly extending discontinuity in the outer surface of the drum extending generally axially from end-to-end of the cylindrical outer surface, the slot extending through the cylindrical outer surface and being sized and shaped to permit a cutting tool to pass through a portion of the material overlying the slot, the slot being circumferentially narrowest at a middle of the cylindrical drum, and is circumferentially wider towards opposite ends of the drum; a door panel having substantially the same size and shape as the slot; and a mechanism for selectively opening and closing the slot with the door panel whereby when the slot is closed, an outer surface of the door panel is contiguous with the outer surface of the drum.