Method and device for applying elastic strips in sections onto a web of material used for making diapers

Abstract

A method for mounting elastic strips onto a web of material for making dirs or the like, includes the steps of gathering-up the web of material, i.e., it is shortened by forming a multiplicity of fine transverse folds thereon, and mounting unstretched elastic strips in discrete sections onto the edge areas of the gathered-up web of material. A device for carrying out the method is also provided which includes a drum having a toothed gear-like surface, an embossing roller having a toothed gear-like surface which is in camming engagement with the drum, a device for holding and guiding the gathered-up web of material on the drum and a station for mounting elastic strips in discrete sections onto the edge areas of the web of material which is held and guided on the drum.

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