SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR SPLICING SHEET MATERIALS

Abstract: a system for splicing together multiple sheets of generally rigid material into a continuous sheet. the system includes a cart with a cutting mechanism and a sealing mechanism. the cutting mechanism is configured to cut a pattern of segments through the sheet materials that can be interlocked to form a seam. the interlocking segments may include asymmetrical features. the sealing mechanism can apply tape to the seal to secure it. the splicing system may be used while one of the multiple sheets of generally rigid material is concurrently in use by a packaging machine without interruption to the packaging machine.

Inventor(s): Clinton Engleman

CPC Classification: B65H37/04 (for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching or stapling (adhering replacement to expiring web during change of web roll ))

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