LOADING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF LOADING ROLLS OF FIBRE BASED SHEET MATERIAL TO AN APPLICATION UNIT

摘要

The loading apparatus (1) for loading rolls (2) of fibre based sheet material to an application unit for the production of fibre-reinforced parts comprises a frame (4) on which a lift (5) is arranged displaceably in vertical direction and is adapted to carry at least one roll (2). The lift (5) comprises a swivel mechanism (6) arranged rotatably about a swivel axis (7) and comprising at least first grippers (18) adapted to releasably grip shaft ends (9) of a first roll (2a) and second grippers (19) adapted to releasably grip shaft ends (10) of a second roll (2b). A method of loading rolls is also disclosed.