CPC B65H 19/1889 (2013.01) [B65H 19/1836 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A splicing assembly comprising:
a first web support surface configured to support a traveling web having a trailing end thereon;
a second web support surface configured to support a replacement web thereon;
a first web end sensor;
a web joiner; and
a controller configured to:
determine, via the first web end sensor, a position of the trailing end of the traveling web when the traveling web passes a detection point in a sensing area of the first web end sensor;
in response to determining the position of the trailing end, cause a leading end of the replacement web to be positioned adjacently to the trailing end; and
control the web joiner to create a joint coupling the trailing end to the leading end.
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