STRIP FEED UNIT AND METHOD, AND REEL END PICKUP METHOD

摘要

A unit (1) for feeding strips (2, 3) has pins (12) supporting a first and a second reel (6, 7) of a first and a second strip (2, 3) respectively; the second reel (7) having an end (53; 56) of the second strip (3) extending at the cylindrical outer surface (52) of the second reel (7); the unit having a tool (18) having a plate (40) for joining the first and the second strip (2, 3), and a movable arm (20) having a gripping head (25; 55) for gripping the end (53; 56) along the cylindrical outer surface (52); and the gripping head (25; 55) having a first gripping face (30; 60) for gripping the first and the second strip (2, 3) between the plate (40) of the tool (18) and the first gripping face (30; 60).