FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates, generally, to the field of mechanical turning of running web and more particularly, to the field of static guide roller.

BACKGROUNDOF THE INVENTION

[0001 ] The online industry has gained utmost importance in the current industrial setup and has amply manifested itself in various domains. Conventionally a static guide roller is used to turn or move a web in the industry in different angles. However, using a static guide roller does not add any other functionality apart from mentioned above. In such a situation it becomes very important to provide a static guide roller with added functionality in the industry.

[0002] Based on the classes of techniques discussed above, it may be understood by a person skilled in the art that there is a need of providing a packaging strategy which does away with the eminent problem as discussed above. The instant invention aims at realizing the aforesaid disadvantages by offering a solution in accordance with the manner described.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] An aspect of the present invention is to address at least the above- mentioned problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is an apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine.

[0004] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine is provided. The invention includes a static guide roller placed in a web path of a machine. In an embodiment the web path can be, for a non-limiting example, a labeling web path or a printing web path. The invention also includes a movable plate placed inside the static guide roller. In a preferred embodiment, the movable plate is configured to either move out of the static guide roller or move inside the static guide roller. The invention further includes, a push-pull mechanism to either push the movable plate out of the static guide roller or to pull the movable plates inside the static guide roller. In an embodiment, the movable plate is configured to create an angular motion of the web path so as to achieve a mechanical pressure to the web path.

[0005] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a process to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine is provided. The process includes placing a static guide roller in a web path of a machine. In an embodiment the web path can be, for a non-limiting example, a labeling web path or a printing web path. The process then includes, positioning a movable plate inside the static guide roller. In an embodiment, the movable plate is configured to either move out of the static guide roller or move inside the static guide roller. The process further includes, inserting a push-pull mechanism to either push the movable plate out of the static guide roller or to pull the movable plates inside the static guide roller. In a preferred embodiment, the movable plate is configured to create an angular motion of the web path so as to achieve a mechanical pressure to the web path.

[0006] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses exemplary embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0007] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0008] FIG. 1 illustrates an apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] FIG. 2 illustrates process to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] FIG. 3 illustrates an apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine, wherein a movable plate is inside a static guide roller, in accordance with an exemplary implementation of the present invention.

[0011 ] FIG. 4 illustrates an apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine, wherein a movable plate is outside a static guide roller, in accordance with an exemplary implementation of the present invention. [0012] Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and may have not been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figure may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0013] Throughout the drawings, it should be noted that like reference numbers are used to depict the same or similar elements, features, and structures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of exemplary embodiments of the invention as defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to assist in that understanding but these are to be regarded as merely exemplary. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. In addition, descriptions of well- known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0015] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but, are merely used by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the invention. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustration purpose only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0016] It is to be understood that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component surface" includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.

[0017] By the term "substantially" it is meant that the recited characteristic, parameter, or value need not be achieved exactly, but that deviations or variations, including for example, tolerances, measurement error, measurement accuracy limitations and other factors known to those of skill in the art, may occur in amounts that do not preclude the effect the characteristic was intended to provide.

[0018] FIG 1 , 2, 3 and 4, discussed below, and the various embodiments used to describe the principles of the present disclosure in this patent document are by way of illustration only and should not be construed in any way that would limit the scope of the disclosure. The terms used to describe various embodiments are exemplary. It should be understood that these are provided to merely aid the understanding of the description, and that their use and definitions in no way limit the scope of the invention. Terms first, second, and the like are used to differentiate between objects having the same terminology and are in no way intended to represent a chronological order, unless where explicitly stated otherwise.

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates an arrangement for an apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [0020] Referring to FIG. 1 , an arrangement 100, illustrates an apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine.

[0021 ] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a static guide roller 110 is placed in a web path of a machine. A movable plate 120 is positioned insides the static guide roller 110. In an embodiment, the movable plate120 is configured to either move out of the static guide roller 110 or stay inside the static guide roller 110. A push- pull mechanism 130 is configured to the movable plate 120 to either push the movable plate out of the static guide roller or to pull the movable plate 120 inside the static guide roller 110. In a preferred embodiment, the movable plate 120 is configured to create an angular motion of the web path so as to achieve a mechanical pressure to the web path.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an input to either pull or push the movable plate 120 can be either a processor based input or a mechanical based input.

[0023] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the static guide roller 110, the movable plate 120 and the push-pull mechanism 130 can be synchronized by a processor.

[0024] In an exemplary implementation of the present invention, the static guide roller 110 can be used in various industries, for a non-limiting example, a printing industry wherein the movable plate 120 can print at specified point of a running web, when the specified point of running web comes to contact to the static guide roller 110, the push-pull mechanism 130 can activate the movable plate 120 to print a predetermined image or text or color by pushing the movable plate 120 outside the static guide roller 110. Another such non-limiting example can be a labeling machine, wherein a particular label in a label web can be pressed by the movable plate 120 when the particular label in the label web comes to contact with the static guide roller 110, so that the particular label can stick to a required product at required position. One more such example, can be label ejection, wherein, the particular label in the label web can be ejected by the movable plate 120 when the particular label comes to contact with the static guide roller 110 and the push-pull mechanism 130 activates the movable plate 120 to come out of the static guide roller 110.

[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates process to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 2, a process 200, illustrates the process to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine.

[0027] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, at STEP 210, a static guide roller is placed in a web path to carry an item from one station to another station. At STEP 220, a movable plate is positioned inside the static guide roller. In an embodiment the movable plate is configured to either move out of the static guide roller or remain inside the static guide roller. At STEP 230, a push-pull mechanism is inserted to either push the movable plate out of the static guide roller or to pull the movable plates inside the static guide roller. In an embodiment, the movable plate is configured to create an angular motion of the web path so as to achieve a mechanical pressure to the web path. [0028] In a preferred embodiment, an input to either pull or push the movable plate can be either a processor based input or a mechanical based input.

[0029] In yet another embodiment, the static guide roller, the movable plate and the push-pull mechanism can be synchronized by a processor.

[0030] FIG. 3 illustrates an apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine, wherein a movable plate is inside a static guide roller, in accordance with an exemplary implementation of the present invention.

[0031 ] Referring to FIG. 3, an arrangement 300A and 300B, illustrates an apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine, wherein a movable plate is inside a static guide roller.

[0032] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, 300A illustrates a block representation of the present invention, wherein the movable plate 320 is inside the static guide roller 310. The static guide roller 310 is placed in a web path 340 of a machine. A movable plate 320 is positioned insides the static guide roller 310. In an embodiment, the movable plate 320 is configured to either move out of the static guide roller 310 or stay inside the static guide roller 310. A push-pull mechanism 130 is configured to the movable plate 320 to either push the movable plate out of the static guide roller 310 or to pull the movable plates inside the static guide roller 310. In a preferred embodiment, the movable plate 320 is configured to create an angular motion of the web path 340 so as to achieve a mechanical pressure to the web path 340. [0033] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an input to either pull or push the movable plate 320 can be either a processor based input or a mechanical based input.

[0034] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the static guide roller 310, the movable plate 320 and the push-pull mechanism 330 can be synchronized by a processor.

[0035] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, 300B illustrates a pictorial representation of a non-limiting example, of the present invention.

[0036] In an exemplary implementation of the present invention, the static guide roller 350 can be used in various industries, for a non-limiting example, a printing industry wherein the movable plate 370 can print at specified point of a running web 360, when the specified point of running web comes to contact to the static guide roller 350, the push-pull mechanism 390 can activate the movable plate 370 to print a predetermined image or text or color by pushing the movable plate 370 outside the static guide roller 350. Another such non-limiting example can be a labeling machine, wherein a particular label in a label web 360 can be pressed by the movable plate 370 when the particular label in the label web 360 comes to contact with the static guide roller 350, so that the particular label can stick to a required product 380 at required position. One more such example, can be label ejection, wherein, the particular label in the label web 360 can be ejected by the movable plate 370 when the particular label comes to contact with the static guide roller 350 and the push-pull mechanism 390 activates the movable plate 370 to come out of the static guide roller 350. [0037] The present figure 300B illustrates when the movable plate 370 is inside the static guide roller 350.

[0038] FIG. 4 illustrates an apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine, wherein a movable plate is outside a static guide roller, in accordance with an exemplary implementation of the present invention.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 4, an arrangement 400A and 400B, illustrates an apparatus to create mechanical pressure on a web in a machine, wherein a movable plate is outside a static guide roller.

[0040] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, 400A illustrates a block representation of the present invention, wherein the movable plate 420 is inside the static guide roller 410. The static guide roller 410 is placed in a web path 440 of a machine. A movable plate 420 is positioned insides the static guide roller 410. In an embodiment, the movable plate 420 is configured to either move out of the static guide roller 410 or stay inside the static guide roller 410. A push-pull mechanism 430 is configured to the movable plate 420 to either push the movable plate out of the static guide roller 410 or to pull the movable plates inside the static guide roller410. In a preferred embodiment, the movable plate 420 is configured to create an angular motion of the web path 440 so as to achieve a mechanical pressure to the web path 440.

[0041 ] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an input to either pull or push the movable plate 420 can be either a processor based input or a mechanical based input. [0042] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the static guide roller 410, the movable plate 420 and the push-pull mechanism 430 can be synchronized by a processor.

[0043] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, 400B illustrates a pictorial representation of a non-limiting example, of the present invention.

[0044] In an exemplary implementation of the present invention, the static guide roller 450 can be used in various industries, for a non-limiting example, a printing industry wherein the movable plate 470 can print at specified point of a running web 460, when the specified point of running web comes to contact to the static guide roller 450, the push-pull mechanism 490 can activate the movable plate 470 to print a predetermined image or text or color by pushing the movable plate 470 outside the static guide roller 450. Another such non-limiting example can be a labeling machine, wherein a particular label in a label web 460 can be pressed by the movable plate 470 when the particular label in the label web 460 comes to contact with the static guide roller 450, so that the particular label can stick to a required product 480 at required position. One more such example, can be label ejection, wherein, the particular label in the label web 460 can be ejected by the movable plate 470 when the particular label comes to contact with the static guide roller 450 and the push-pull mechanism 490 activates the movable plate 470 to come out of the static guide roller 450.

[0045] The present figure 400B illustrates when the movable plate 470 is outside the static guide roller 450. [0046] While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.