Process for converting a continuous structure into discrete, spaced apart elements
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsMichael Divo, Ludwig Busam, Christofer Fuchs
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for converting a continuous structure into discrete, spaced apart elements by means of an expandable support web. First, the continuous structure is combined with a support web comprising longitudinal expansion means. Then, after separation of the continuous structure into discrete elements, the discrete elements are spaced apart by expanding the support web. The process of the present invention is particularly well suited for the industrial manufacture of articles comprising fragile discrete elements supplied to the production process in continuous form.
Claims15
A process for converting a continuous structure into discrete, spaced apart elements, comprising the steps of:
- a) supplying a continuous support web which is combined with said continuous structure, said support web comprising at least one longitudinal expansion means;
- b) separating said continuous structure into said discrete elements by longitudinally expanding said continuous support web at said longitudinal expansion means;
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- c) longitudinally spacing apart said discrete elements by longitudinally expanding said continuous support web at said longitudinal expansion means.
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