GB659776A - Improved machine for rolling and wrapping newspapers, magazines and the like - Google Patents

Abstract

659,776. Wrapping-machines. POPE, D. H., and WILLS, M. H. H. Jan. 31, 1949, No. 2561. Convention date, Feb. 13, 1948. [Class 94(i)] A machine for rolling and wrapping newspapers and other periodicals comprises a series of wrapping spindles 7 each supported at one end for step-by-step rotation about its own axis and movement in a cylindrical path from a position A at which a newspaper 13 and wrapper 12 are fed into engagement with a spindle to a position D at which the rolled and wrapped newspaper is ejected, means such as spring- loaded pads 8 being provided to press the newspaper against the surface of the spindle during the rolling operation. As shown, the spindles are mounted in end plates 3 fixed to a main shaft 16 which is rotated intermittently by pawl and ratchet gear and is concentric with a stationary sun gear 2 meshing with planetary gears on the spindles. Each spindle is formed with a slot 17 into which the ends of the newspaper and wrapper are fed through guides 15, 26 at position A. At position C the end of the wrapper 'projecting from the partially rolled newspaper is supported by a table 14 while gum is applied by a brush or other applicator, and at position D the wrapped newspaper is ejected endwise by a rotatable toothed plate 10 which is reciprocated on a shaft 11 in synchronism with the movements of the spindles by a linkage 19-22 and a cam 23. As each spindle moves into position D it engages a tooth on the plate and causes it to rotate to allow the spindle to move into a recess between adjacent teeth. The pads 8 are engaged by springs 25 which are secured to collars 9 on the shaft 16 or arms attached to the end plates 3.