Patents Assigned to Fabio Perini S.p.A.
  • Device and method for feeding plies of web material
    Patent number: 7938355
    Abstract: The device includes a supporting surface, with an initial curved surface portion, and a substantially flat surface portion. Above the supporting surface, extends at least part of a first path and of a second path of a first ply and of a second ply. The two paths are disposed adjacent to the supporting surface and the initial curved surface portion has a convexity facing the first path. Also provided is a system to supply air between the first path of the first ply and the supporting surface, to help support the web material with respect to the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventor: Angelo Benvenuti
  • Method and machine for forming logs of web material, with a mechanical device for forming the initial turn of the logs
    Patent number: 7931226
    Abstract: The rewinding machine includes a winding unit; a feed path of a web material; a separator device to sever the web material upon completion of winding each log; an insertion path of the winding cores towards the winding unit; a movable mechanical member to facilitate forming a first turn of web material around each winding core inserted in the insertion path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Angelo Benvenuti, Romano Maddaleni, Luca Cecchettini, Andrea Fornai
  • Machine for the production of tubes by winding strips of weblike material
    Patent number: 7922641
    Abstract: The machine for producing tubes includes a winding spindle around which strips of weblike material are wound to form the tube, which is made to advance along the spindle; a device for supply and winding of the strips around the spindle, and at least one knife for cutting lengths of the tube being formed. The knife is provided with a reciprocating movement parallel to the spindle. There is moreover envisaged a counter-knife within the tube being formed, provided with a movement of translation synchronized to the movement of translation of the knife. The counter-knife is magnetically constrained to a mover member, which transmits the motion to the counter-knife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Romano Maddaleni, Giancarlo Cicalini, Mauro Gelli
  • Roller with interchangeable sleeve for embossing units and embossing units comprising said roller
    Patent number: 7922473
    Abstract: An embossing roller for processing a web material comprises a central axle (53) and a removable and interchangeable outer sleeve (51); the interchangeable sleeve has an essentially cylindrical outer surface provided with protuberances and/or cavities. The axle has radially expandable elements (61) to clamp the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mauro Gelli, Valter Di Nardo, Fabrizio Lorenzi
  • Interchangeable sleeve for embossing rollers or the like, method for the production thereof, and roller comprising said sleeve
    Patent number: 7901751
    Abstract: The interchangeable sleeve comprises: a substantially cylindrical outer surface (105A); a layer of hardened resin (R); a substantially conical inner surface for connection to a conical central core of the roller. The inner surface is formed at least partially of at least one inner component (102) having greater rigidity than said hardened resin. The inner component is constrained to the sleeve by means of said hardened resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Valter Di Nardo, Fabrizio Lorenzi, Mauro Gelli
  • Method and machine for the production of logs of wound web material
    Patent number: 7896284
    Abstract: A rewinding machine is described including: a path for feeding the web material towards a winding system; interruption members to interrupt the web material at the end of winding of a log; a core insertion channel, defined by a rolling surface and a movable member; a core feeder to insert winding cores in succession in the channel; an electrostatic device positioned along the channel to electrostatically charge the winding cores and/or the web material thus causing, due to the electrostatic charges, reciprocal adhesion of the core and initial free edge of the web material obtained by interruption of the material at the end of winding of each log.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Roberto Morelli, Mauro Gelli
  • Rewinding machine and winding method for the production of logs
    Patent number: 7891598
    Abstract: The rewinding machine includes a path for insertion of tubular cores; a winding cradle; a first moving member designed to be in contact with the web material to be wound; a rolling surface forming, with the first moving member, a channel for passage of the tubular cores; and an insertion device to insert the cores in the channel. At the inlet of the insertion channel there is a second moving member, opposed to the first moving member, the core insertion path passing between the first and the second moving members. The two moving members are arranged at a distance such that a core inserted between them is in contact with the second moving member and with the web material entrained around the first moving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Romano Maddaleni, Mauro Gelli, Alessandro Borelli
  • Machine and method for the production of rolls of weblike material together with a winding core and roll thus obtained
    Patent number: 7887003
    Abstract: Described herein is a rewinding machine for the production of rolls (L) of weblike material around winding cores, including a path for the weblike material (N) and a winding area, in which said weblike material is wound in rolls. The machine moreover comprises a feeder for feeding a sheetlike material (F) towards the path of the weblike material, and forming members (13, 15) for rolling a length of said sheetlike material and forming therewith a winding core around which a roll of weblike material is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Romano Maddaleni, Angelo Benvenuti, Graziano Mazzaccherini
  • Device and method for closing the tail end of logs of web material and relative logs obtained therewith
    Patent number: 7846286
    Abstract: The device comprises a system for unwinding a portion of the web material from the log R, and a system for rewinding the tail end on the log after application of an adhesive. Moreover, a folding member 21 is provided, to fold the tail end and form a fold of web material defining a portion for gripping and detaching the folded loose end from the roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Fabio Perini, S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mauro Gelli
  • Rewinding machine, for the production of logs of web material and logs obtained
    Patent number: 7832676
    Abstract: The rewinding machine includes a winding system and a path for feeding a web material towards said the winding system. Along the feed path at least one suction member is positioned to temporarily obstruct feeding of the web material and cause interruption thereof at the end of winding of each log.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mauro Gelli
  • Rewinding machine to rewind web material on a core for rolls and corresponding method of winding
    Patent number: 7775476
    Abstract: In a rewinding machine for winding web material onto a core to form rolls which has an unusual capability for accurate regulation of the winding, the web material is supplied to a winding drum and is transferred to the core to form the roll. The core is supported, rotated in controlled manner, and transported along a path in which the roll of web material wound on the core is enlarged whilst bearing continuously on the winding drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Alberto Recami, Giuliano Pagliani
  • CORE WINDER WITH FORMING UNIT WITH A TOOTHED BELT
    Publication number: 20100204031
    Abstract: A core winder is disclosed for forming tubes from at least one helically wound strip of web material, including: a spindle, about which the strip or strips of web material are wound; a forming unit including a belt entrained about at least two pulleys, at least one of which is motorized. The belt forms a loop about the forming spindle. The belt has a front face provided with a toothing cooperating with one of the pulleys, which is also toothed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mauro Gelli, Mario Gioni Chiocchetti, Quirino Ridolfi
  • Self-centering tucker assembly for a folding roll
    Patent number: 7771337
    Abstract: An interfolding machine includes a first folding roll with a series of the gripper assemblies and a series of tucker assemblies uniformly and alternately spaced to interact with a series of gripper and tucker assemblies of an adjacent second folding roll. The series of alternately spaced gripper and tucker assemblies interact to grip, carry, and release a sheet of material in a manner so as to generate an interfolded stack of sheets. Each tucker assembly includes an outwardly biased tucker element that is operable to self-center in a slot formed in the folding roll. The tucker assembly further includes a roller mounted by a pin to the tucker element such that the tucker element rolls along a surface defined by the slot. Another embodiment of the tucker assembly includes a pivot spring and bumper to self-center the tucker element in the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Barton J. White, Andrew L. Haasl
  • CORE WINDER WITH A CUTTING TOOL ASSOCIATED WITH A PRESSURE MEMBER
    Publication number: 20100197475
    Abstract: The machine includes a spindle; a winding unit, cooperating with the spindle to wind one or more strips of web material about the spindle and form a tubular element; and a cutting unit with at least one discoidal cutting tool to divide the tubular element into tubes of a length which can be predetermined. At least one pressure element is associated with the cutting tool to compress the tubular element between the spindle and the pressure element adjacent to the cut performed by the cutting tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mauro Gelli, Valter Di Nardo, Giancarlo Cicalini
  • Device for Separating Winding Cores from Turns of Wound Material in Trimmings of Logs of Web Material
    Publication number: 20100186561
    Abstract: The device comprises: a moving member (5), positioned around which are engaging elements (9) to axially engage the trimmings (R). The moving member feeds the engaging elements continuously along a closed path, along which a device (20) is provided to detach the turns of web material from the tubular cores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: FABIO PERINI S.p.A.
    Inventors: Niccolò Brighella, Giovanni Brighella, Vanni Brighella, Mauro Gelli
  • Unwiding device for reels of web material and relative method
    Patent number: 7726598
    Abstract: The unwinding device comprises: a rotating element (3) with supports (13, 15) for at least two reels (B1; B2; B3); a splicing member (31, 33, 35) to join a first web material (N1) coming from an expiring reel (B1) to the initial free end (T) of a second web material (N2) wound on a new reel (B2). At least one mechanical member (21) is associated with each support (13; 15), to retain the initial free end (T) of the reel disposed on the support, to hold the initial free end until splicing of the two web materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Alessandro Morelli, Mauro Gelli
  • Machine for producing tubular products with a cutter carried by a rotating arm and relative production method
    Patent number: 7695420
    Abstract: The machine comprises a mandrel (4), a winding member (7) to helically wind said strips of web material about said mandrel and form a continuous tube; and rotating disk-shaped cutter (25), cooperating with said mandrel (4), to cut the continuous tube (T) into individual tubular products (M). The disk-shaped cutter (25) is carried by a rotating arm (23).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mauro Gelli, Mario Gioni Chiocchetti
  • Method and device for gluing the free edge of a log of web material in a rewinding machine
    Publication number: 20100025515
    Abstract: A rewinding machine for producing logs of web material is described which includes a winding unit; a feed path of the web material towards the winding unit; a severing device to sever the web material upon completion of winding each log; and a glue dispenser to apply a glue to the web material. The machine also includes a diverter member disposed and controlled to temporarily divert the web material towards the glue dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: FABIO PERINI, S.P.A
    Inventors: Mauro Gelli, Romano Maddaleni, Graziano Mazzaccherini
  • Variable crown roller for devices for processing continuous web material and device comprising said roller
    Patent number: 7645222
    Abstract: A pressure roller (3; 7) for devices for processing continuous web materials is described, comprising a lateral surface (3S; 7S), including a regulating system (29, 50) to impose an adjustable crown of the lateral surface (3S; 7S) of the roller deforming said lateral surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Guglielmo Biagiotti, Angelo Benvenuti
  • MULTI-FUNCTION EMBOSSING UNIT
    Publication number: 20100000687
    Abstract: The embossing unit includes in combination: a first support for a first embossing roller and a second support for a first pressure roller, cooperating with the first embossing roller. The second support presents two seats to receive and support the first pressure roller in two different positions with respect to this support. The embossing unit also includes a third support for a second embossing roller. The third support can take at least two different operating positions. A fourth support is provided to support a second pressure roller suitable to cooperate with the second embossing roller and suitable to take at least an operating position and an idle position. Finally, there is provided a fifth support with a double seat to receive and support in two different positions alternatively a marrying roll or the second pressure roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mauro Gelli, Mauro Ricci, Alessandro Muchetti