摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for lifting a roll of previously wound material and for unwinding the material from the roll is disclosed. The apparatus includes a hollow column (28) around which a lift arm assembly (76) is moved from a load position to an unwind position. A lifting mechanism (56) for lifting the roll after it is loaded at the load position is also provided. A plurality of lift arm assemblies (76) can be rotated into an unwinding position. The lift arm assembly supports the roll without the use of a shaft through the core of the roll. A drive motor is provided which includes a splined shaft for engaging the roll and turning the roll to unwind the material therefrom.</p> |