DESC:FIELD OF INVENTION
[001] The present invention generally relates to apparatuses for expanding die-cut paper, and more specifically, the field of invention relates to apparatuses for expanding die-cut paper using gravitational force.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Die-cut paper capable of expanding into a three-dimensional honeycomb structure on expansion of the paper by application of pressure is increasingly replacing traditional plastic bubble-wrap for cushioning purposes in packaging where plastic bubble-wrap provides a cushioning effect in transportation and storage of fragile items, three-dimensional honeycomb-shaped expanded die-cut paper provides the same effect while also being sustainable and environment friendly in nature. There are several different methods of expanding such a die-cut or slit paper sheet.
[003] Some of the commonly available systems or apparatuses for expanding die-cut paper sheets implement the methods of applying pressure on a die-cut paper roll using complex machinery, whereas several other systems are compact, but comprised of multiple mechanical features for applying friction and other physical factors for the process of expansion of die-cut paper sheets.
[004] The existing systems also comprise a considerable number of smaller components such as nuts and bolts, aiding the functionality of the paper expanding systems. However, managing the working of several mechanical components together is inconvenient and may sometimes become problematic. Smaller components further add to the complexity of such systems thereby making the task of loading or unloading a roll of die-cut paper on such systems a tedious job for a packer performing the task. Such complexities in systems may be additionally problematic as packers performing the tasks of loading or unloading are unskilled labour, and may face difficulties in completing the job.
[005] Other systems have tried to address this problem. However, the scope of said systems has been limited to applying pressure on paper rolls using pressure mechanisms in paper dispensing systems. The drawbacks of these systems include tedious cleaning and maintenance jobs. Complex systems comprising intricate components require further maintenance, preplacement and repair for individual components. In case of failure of a single component, the entire system is required to be checked for issues.
[006] Further, existing systems also rely heavily on electricity for their functioning. Paper expanding systems commonly known in the art are not yet independent of power supply. In an event of a power cut, a user or an operator is, therefore, unable to make use of such systems.
[007] Additionally, diameters of paper rolls loaded in the expansion systems for dispensing may have to be of a predetermined value to be loaded in said system. Therefore, if a paper roll does not have the predetermined value of the diameter, there may be troubles in loading such paper roll onto the expansion system.
[008] Thus, in light of the above discussion, it is implied that there is a need for easy to use, economical and reliable methods for expanding die-cut paper which is dependable and does not suffer from the problems discussed above.
OBJECT OF INVENTION
[009] The principal object of this invention is to provide a system and method for expanding die-cut paper.
[0010] A further object of this invention is to provide a system and method for expanding die-cut paper that implements gravity for the purpose of expansion of paper.
[0011] Another object of the invention is to provide a system for expanding die-cut paper from different die-cut paper rolls of varying diameters.
[0012] Another object of the invention is to provide a low-maintenance system and method for expanding die-cut paper that is easy-to-use implements simple constructional features.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0013] This invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which, like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures.
[0014] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0015] Figure 1(a) depicts/illustrates a system for expanding die-cut paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
[0016] Figure 1(b) depicts/illustrates a top view of the system for expanding die-cut paper, in accordance with an embodiment;
[0017] Figure 1(c) depicts/illustrates a knob and a notch for facilitating vertical movement of upper rod comprised in the system for expanding die-cut paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
[0018] Figure 2(a) depicts/illustrates a die-cut paper roll loaded on a rod present in the system for expanding die-cut paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
[0019] Figure 2(b) depicts/illustrates expanded die-cut paper dispensed from the system for expanding die-cut paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
[0020] Figure 3 illustrates a method of using the system for expanding die-cut paper to expand the compressed paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0021] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and/or detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0022] The present invention discloses, by way of an illustrative embodiment, a system for expanding die-cut paper using effects of gravitational forces. The disclosed system achieves the objective of expanding a roll of die-cut paper through a compact system comprising a plurality of rods, wherein at least one rod, namely, a rotational-type upper rod in the plurality of rods is present in a way such that axial ends of said rod are engaged in a slit in order to manipulate said rod. The slit is present in the system for bringing about such manipulation by enabling a vertical movement of said rod.
[0023] According to the present invention, the system for expanding die-cut paper comprises a concise arrangement of simple mechanical components and implements gravitational effects to achieve the objective of expansion of the die-cut paper. As aforementioned, said system comprises an upper rod in the plurality of rods that is capable of moving in a vertical direction while being engaged in the slit. Said upper rod is further capable of rotating while sliding down vertically as die-cut paper roll diameter reduces during unwinding. The upper rod is heavier in weight as compared to other rods, and thereby able to apply pressure on the roll of die-cut paper loaded into the system for expanding such paper. The upper rod resting freely on the die-cut paper roll is able to apply pressure as it slides down the slit owing to gravitational forces allowing said rod to apply such pressure on the roll of die-cut paper.
[0024] The system for expanding die-cut paper in the present invention is equipped with a plurality of side walls, comprising two side walls that provide support required for the disclosed system to stay erect on a surface, and further housing the aforementioned plurality of rods on which paper rolls are mounted. A slit is comprised in each of the two side walls, wherein the slits span a predetermined vertical distance on the side walls to enable a vertical movement of the upper rod.
[0025] In the context of the present invention, a rod may be understood as a shaft made of any metal such as, but not limited to, steel, iron, aluminium, etc. Die-cut paper may be understood as paper or a paper sheet comprising areas with through cuts in various shapes or pattern aligned in such a way that desired shape is formed after stretching the paper. In the present invention, the die-cut paper comprises cuts on said paper such that, on expansion of said paper, a three-dimensional honeycomb structure is formed. Similarly, depending on the through cuts made in the die-cut paper, differently shaped expanded die-cut paper may also be expanded from the system disclosed in the present invention.
[0026] In the present invention, the die-cut paper expands to view a three-dimensional honeycomb structure, whereas in other embodiments of the same invention, the expanded die-cut paper may provide a different three-dimensional grid structure of different shapes such as, but not limited to, circles, squares and the like.
[0027] Throughout this description, a system and method for expanding die-cut paper have been explained with the help of an exemplary embodiment of a system for expanding die-cut paper by implementing gravitational effects. This exemplary embodiment of a system for expanding die-cut paper should not be read as a limitation of this invention, and the scope of this description covers other embodiments wherein the disclosed system and method of expanding die-cut paper may be utilized.
[0028] Referring now to the drawings, where similar reference characters denote 30 corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.
[0029] Figure 1(a) depicts/illustrates a system 100 for expanding die-cut paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0030] The present system 100 for expanding die-cut paper comprises a plurality of side walls 102-1, 102-2, herein further collectively referred to as side walls 102 wherever necessary. In an embodiment of the invention, the side walls 102 may be made of any metal such as, but not limited to, iron, steel, aluminium, and the like.
[0031] Said side walls 102 are placed within a predetermined distance of each other. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the predetermined distance is a fixed distance. In another embodiment of this invention, the distance between the two side walls 102-1, 102-2 may be easily varied and manipulated by an operator.
[0032] In a preferred embodiment, distance between the side walls 102 is based on a certain maximum width of a die-cut paper roll. Such maximum width may be predetermined based on a type or dimensions of the die-cut paper rolls that may be intended to be loaded in sad system 100.
[0033] In the present invention, a plurality of rods may be present between the side walls 102 in order to further aid the process of expansion of a compressed roll of die-cut paper.
[0034] A pair of rods 104, 106 may be present in the system 100 in such a way that the rods 104, 106 are stationary and are placed parallel to each other, wherein rod 104 is a front lower rod and rod 106 is back lower rod. In the present invention, distance between the two rods comprised within said pair of rods 104, 106 is greater than a predetermined diameter of a core around which the die-cut paper may be wound.
[0035] For the purpose of this specification, the rods 104, 106 may also be referred to as stationary-type lower rods 104, 106.
[0036] In the present invention, a roll of die-cut paper may be primarily rested on the lower rods 104, 106 for expansion purposes.
[0037] In this invention, length of the two lower rods 104, 106 may be equal to the distance between the side walls 102. The two lower rods 104, 106 may be metallic in nature, and may be made of any metal such as, but not limited to, iron, cast iron, steel, etc. In another embodiment, the two lower rods 104, 106 may also be made of non-metallic material such as, but not limited to, wood, acrylic material, carbon fiber, FRP and the like. Further, the system 100 for expanding die-cut paper comprises a rotational-type upper rod 108. Said upper rod 108 is placed at a certain height above the two lower rods 104, 106.
[0039] In an embodiment, before a die-cut paper roll is loaded onto the system 100, the upper rod 108 may be present at any height above the lower rods 104, 106. Once a die-cut paper roll is loaded onto the system 100, the upper rod 108 is placed directly above the loaded paper roll, i.e., in such instances, the upper rod 108 is placed at a height, wherein the height does not exceed the diameter of the loaded die-cut paper roll.
[0040] In the present invention, the aforementioned placement of the rods 104, 106, 108 is based on an assumption that weight of the upper rod 108 may result in application of pressure at a specific point on a die-cut paper roll, above the front lower rod 106, when the die-cut paper roll is loaded into the system. Lesser pressure above the back lower rod 106 may aid in smoother rotation of the roll of die-cut paper while unwinding.
[0041] In an embodiment, weight of the upper rod 108 may be more than weights of the two lower rods 104, 106. In another embodiment, weight of the upper rod 108 may be the same as the weights of the lower rods 104, 106.
[0042] Further, in the present invention, height of the upper rod 108 is manipulated in the system 100 using slits 110 present in each of the side walls 102 as slit 110-1 and slit 110-2.
[0043] Each slit 110 spans a predetermined length on the side walls 102, wherein the predetermined length may depend upon maximum height the upper rod 108 may have to reach to accommodate a die-cut paper roll and smallest possible diameter of the core of the die-cut paper roll around which said die-cut paper may be wrapped.
[0044] The upper rod 108 is visibly engaged in the slit 110, thereby making the upper rod 108 movable upwards or downwards in a vertical direction.
[0045] The upper rod 108 may be movable in a vertical direction along the length of the slit 110.
[0046] Figure 1(b) depicts/illustrates a top view of the system 100 for expanding die-cut paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0047] Figure 1(b) depicts the plurality of rods 104, 106, 108 comprised in said system 100, located between two side walls 102-1, 102-2.
[0048] As aforementioned, the upper rod 108 is placed at a height above the lower rods 104, 106 such that axial distance between the upper rod 108 and the front lower rod 104 is less than the axial distance between the upper rod 108 and the back lower rod 106. The distinction in distances between said rods are depicted in Figure 1(b).
[0049] In the present invention, such placement of the rods aids in efficient application of pressure on the rolls of die-cut paper at a desired point above the front lower rod 104, thereby leading to efficient expansion of said paper. Such placement also enables easy rotation of the die-cut paper roll by reducing the pressure just above back lower rod 106.
[0050] Figure 1(c) depicts/illustrates a knob 112 and a notch 114 comprised in the system 100 for expanding die-cut paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0051] In the present invention, the knob 112 enables an operator using the disclosed system 100 to easily manipulate the height and placement of the upper rod 108 as required in the system. The knob 112 makes the upper rod 108 movable along the length of the slit 110, enables a resting action of the upper rod 108 on a roll of die-cut paper loaded into the system 100.
[0052] Further, in the present invention, the knob 112 present in the system 100 for expanding die-cut paper has a screw with threads. The upper rod 108 is drilled at both the axial ends of said rod with threads such that the knob 112 is be engaged in the upper rod 108 due to such threads. The knob 112 present in the system 100 for expanding die-cut paper may be a simple combination of a lever for enabling movement of the upper rod 108, or in another embodiment, the knob 112 may be a combination of nuts and screws for enabling a vertical movement of the upper rod 108.
[0053] Regardless of the components with which the knob 112 is made up of, the knob 112 comprises a handle or an outer covering for ensuring a good grip of the operator for handling the knob 112.
[0054] Based on the diameter of the roll of die-cut paper to be loaded into the system 100, the operator may manipulate the placement of the upper rod 108 using the knob 112.
[0055] In the present invention, the knob 112 thereby provides an advantage of loading and dispensing paper rolls of varying diameters, without the operator having to ensure that all paper rolls loaded into the system 100 for expanding die-cut paper are of a similar diameter.
[0056] Further, in the present invention, side walls 110-1, 110-2 comprised in the system 100 for expanding die-cut paper comprise a notch 114. Said notch 114 is a part and continuation of the slit 102-1, 102-2, and is a slanting part of the slit present in the side walls 110 in a downward inclination as depicted in Figure 1(c).
[0057] The system 100 for expanding die-cut paper may remain in an idle state when the die-cut paper is not being expanded out through said system 100. In an event where the system 100 may not be in use, pressure due to the weight of the upper rod 108 may still be applied on the die-cut paper roll loaded in the system. This may result in deformation in the die-cut paper roll due to prolonged and constant application of pressure on a particular area on the die-cut paper roll.
[0058] The notch 114 advantageously prevents such a disadvantage as, during the idle state of the system 100, the upper rod 108 may be moved along the slit 110 using the knob 112 and may be engaged in the notch 114. The upper rod 108 may also be engaged in the notch 114 during the process of loading a die-cut paper roll onto the system 100 or unloading a core of the die-cut paper roll after the paper has been wound from the core.
[0059] Figure 2(a) depicts/illustrates a compressed die-cut paper roll 202 loaded on the system 100 for expanding die-cut paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention as depicted at 200.
[0060] Depending upon the diameter of the die-cut paper roll 202, height of the upper rod 108 is adjusted using the knob 112 present in the system 100.
[0061] As disclosed in the foregoing description, the die-cut paper roll 202 is a compressed roll of paper comprising horizontal through-cuts wherein, on expansion of the paper comprised in the die-cut paper roll 202, the paper expands to display a three-dimensional honeycomb structure.
[0062] In the present invention, once the die-cut paper roll 202 is loaded onto the system 100 and rested on the lower rods 104, 106 (refer Figure 1(a)), the upper rod 108 may be manipulated by the operator to rest on the die-cut paper roll 202. 10
[0063] The operator further adjusts the height of the upper rod 108 in such a way that the upper rod 108 rests snugly onto said roll 202 and weight of the upper rod 108 rests on the die-cut paper roll 202.
[0064] In the present invention, a primary objective of allowing the upper rod 108 to rest its weight on the die-cut paper roll 202 is to create a pressure point just above front lower rod 104 at a point of contact between the front lower rod 104 and the die-cut paper roll 202 due to gravity. Since the weight of the upper rod 108 is considerably greater than the lower rods 104, 106, the upper rod 108 is able to apply significantly greater pressure onto the die-cut paper roll 202 at the desired point above front lower rod 104. Such pressure is applicable due to gravity easily pulling down the upper rod 108 owing to the weight of said rod 108 as the die cut paper is unwound while expanding the roll.
[0065] Therefore, in the present invention, the upper rod 108 applies a significant amount of pressure on the die-cut paper roll 202 by resting its weight on the roll 202.
[0066] Figure 2(b) depicts/illustrates expanded die-cut paper 202-1 dispensed from the system 100 for expanding die-cut paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0067] Referring now to Figure 2(a) and Figure 2(b), the upper rod 108 is able to apply a significant amount of pressure on the die-cut paper roll 202 due to gravity pulling down the weight of the upper rod 108.
[0068] In the present invention, placement of the plurality of rods 104, 106, 108 results in compelling pressure being generated on the die-cut paper roll at a point of contact between the upper rod 108 and said roll 202 and at a point of contact between the front lower rod 104 and the roll 202. Such pressure is lesser than the pressure at a point of contact between the back lower rod 106 and the die-cut paper roll 202.
[0069] Since the gravitational forces affect the weight of the upper rod 108 applied on the die-cut paper roll 202, a pressure point is generated at the point of contact between the die-cut paper roll 202 and the front lower rod 104. Such generation of pressure results in resistance required for efficient expansion of the die-cut paper that is compressed in the paper roll 202, wherein the die-cut paper stretches out in a tangential direction to a circumferential surface of the die-cut paper roll 202.
[0070] As aforementioned, the point of contact between the paper roll 202 and the back lower rod 106 experiences lesser pressure than other points of contact between the rods 104, 108, and the paper roll 202. This aids in an easy rotation of the paper roll 202.
[0071] Application of pressure using gravity results in the paper comprised in the die-cut paper roll 202 to stretch and expand. Resultant expanded paper 202-1 as depicted in Figure 2(b) comprises hexagon-shaped hollows in such a way that said hollows form a three-dimensional honeycomb structure thereby providing a cushioning effect. In an embodiment, width of the paper 202-1 is lesser as compared to the width of compressed die cut paper roll 202.
[0072] As aforementioned, the expanded die-cut paper may also display different three-dimensional grid structures depending upon the through-cuts present in the compressed die-cut paper.
[0073] Further, in the present invention, since the weight of the upper rod 108 is applied on the die-cut paper roll 202 due to gravity, the upper rod 108 also keeps sliding downwards as the diameter of the die-cut paper roll 202 loaded in the system 100 decreases as the die-cut paper roll 202 unwinds.
[0074] Once the die-cut paper 202-1 has been completely dispensed from the system 100, the core around which the die-cut paper is wrapped may be disposed of from the system 100.
[0075] Further, in the present invention, the die-cut paper roll 202 may not be fully exhausted at once and may be utilized gradually over a period of time.
[0076] In such an event of gradual dispensing of the die-cut paper 202-1, resting the heavy upper rod 108 on the die-cut paper roll may result in undesirable deformation of said roll 202. Such deformation may result in an improper rotational movement of the roll 202 in the system 100, and the plurality of rods may not be able to apply the desired pressure on the die-cut paper roll 202 for expansion purposes to dispense the expanded paper 202-1.
[0077] The knob 112 thereby allows the operator to displace pressure from the die-cut paper roll 202 in an idle state of the system 100. The knob allows the operator to engage the upper rod 108 at a height above the die-cut paper roll 202, by preferably engaging the upper rod 108 in the notch 114, such that the upper rod 108 is not in contact with the roll 202.
[0078] Further, as required, the height of the upper rod 108 may be advantageously manipulated again to use the system for expansion and dispensing of expanded die-cut paper 202-1.
[0079] Figure 3 illustrates a method of using the system for expanding die-cut paper to expand the compressed paper, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention as depicted at 300.
[0080] Initially, at step 302, an operator or a user sets up the system for expanding die-cut paper. In the present invention, said system for expanding die-cut paper implements gravitational effects for the purpose of stretching compressed die-cut paper.
[0081] Once the system has been set up, at step 304, a die-cut paper roll is loaded into the system. Depending upon the diameter of the die-cut paper roll, an upper rod present in the system is manipulated to accommodate said roll in the system. The roll primarily rests on a pair of parallelly placed lower rods present in the system.
[0082] In the present invention, the die-cut paper roll is loaded onto the system for expanding die-cut paper such that an open end or an expanding end of the roll is present above the lower rod. In an event where such an arrangement is reversed, the present system for expanding die-cut paper may not perform a desired function.
[0083] Height of the upper rod is adjusted in a way such that the upper rod rests snugly on the die-cut paper roll, as depicted at step 306. Such adjustment in height of the upper rod is achieved by a knob present in the system. The knob, wherein the knob may be a lever or a combination of screws, enables a vertical movement of the upper rod along a pair of slits present in the system.
[0084] Further, at step 308, the operator may pull the paper out of the system thereby resulting in the dispensing of expanded die-cut paper. Such expanded die-cut paper, in the present invention, comprises a three-dimensional honeycomb structure that provides a cushioning effect for storage and transportation of objects.
[0085] The die-cut paper may be stretched up to a permissible limit for forming the honeycomb structure. In case of stretching beyond the permissible limit, the paper may encounter tear or damage, and may be rendered useless.
[0086] Finally, at step 310, height of the upper rod may be manipulated in order to not apply pressure on the die-cut paper roll in an idle state of the system for expanding die-cut paper or while loading a new die-cut paper roll.
[0087] The advantages of the current invention include easy dispensing of die-cut paper. Contrary to complex machinery and electrical equipment commonly known in the art, the present invention provides an easy-to-use mechanism that comprises simple mechanical components that result in an easier, effortless and faster loading, unloading of die-cut paper roll and dispensing of expanded die-cut paper compared to its complex counterparts.
[0088] Another advantage of the present invention is that said invention applies the effects of gravity for expanding die-cut paper. Due to the application of gravitational forces, the system in the present invention requires less human interference for adjusting the height of the upper rod. As the die-cut paper is dispensed from the system, and the diameter of the die-cut paper roll decreases, the upper rod while rotating slides down automatically due to gravity and adjusts itself to a new height.
[0089] Further, another advantage of said system is that paper rolls of varying diameters can be efficiently accommodated in the system in the present invention since the height of the upper rod can be easily manipulated using a knob present in the system. Additionally, die-cut paper roll of varied width can also be easily loaded on the present system.
[0090] Additionally, the system disclosed in the present invention requires very little maintenance as it comprises simple mechanical components. An operator of the system is not required to carry out tedious methods of cleaning or maintaining the system disclosed in the present invention.
[0091] Further, the system in the present invention is also easy-to-use and requires no prior knowledge for handling. A simple architecture of a plurality of pressure-applying rods makes the system for dispensing expanded die-cut paper in the present invention a user-friendly system. Unskilled labour can also make efficient use of the system due to its ease of operating mechanism.
[0092] Owing to a simple yet efficient construction of the system in the present invention, the system is also cost-efficient. Low maintenance requirements also further add to the cost-efficiency of the system.
[0093] The present invention is compact and can be easily transported from one place to another thereby making it easily portable.
[0094] The present invention, due to being compact, can be easily placed at any location from packing stations at warehouses or an office environment or small household business which may require cushioning effect for their products while storing or transporting.
[0095] The expanded die-cut paper thus dispensed from the system also replaces the traditional plastic bubble wrap, as the die-cut paper is ecological, biodegradable, compostable and harmless to the environment.
[0096] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scope of the embodiments as described here.
,CLAIMS:We Claim:
1. A system for expanding die-cut paper, comprising of:
a plurality of rods, wherein at least one rod, namely, a rotational-type upper rod 108 is located in a way such that axial ends of said rod are engaged in a slit in order to manipulate said rod;
a slit including two side walls, where the said slits span a predetermined vertical distance on the side walls to enable a vertical movement of the upper rod and can manipulate and enable a vertical movement of said rod;
the knob 112 including a combination of nuts and screws with threads and a handle for expanding die-cut paper by enabling a vertical movement of the said upper rod 108.
a plurality of side walls including at least two side walls 102-1, 102-2 that provide support required for the said system to stay erect on a surface, and further housing the said plurality of rods on which the said paper rolls are mounted.
wherein, the roll of die-cut paper is loaded onto the said rod which expands the said die-cut paper using gravitational force.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said plurality of rods includes an upper rod that moves in a vertical direction while being engaged in the slit and can rotate while sliding down vertically as die-cut paper roll diameter reduces during unwinding.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said upper rod can apply pressure on the die-cut paper roll loaded into the system which expands the said paper.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said the die-cut paper expands to view a three-dimensional honeycomb structure under the influence of gravitational force.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the die-cut paper roll 202 includes horizontal through-cuts wherein, on expansion of the paper which displays a three-dimensional honeycomb structure.
6. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the height of the upper rod 108 can be adjusted to rest snugly onto said paper roll 202 and weight of the upper rod 108 rests on the die-cut paper roll 202.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said upper rod 108 rests its weight on the die-cut paper roll 202 to create a pressure point just above front lower rod 104 at a point of contact between the front lower rod 104 and the die-cut paper roll 202 due to gravity.
8. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the process of operation of the said system to expand the die-cut paper, the said process comprising the steps of:
setting up the system for expanding die-cut paper 302;
loading the die-cut paper roll on to the system and manipulating the upper rod based on the diameter of the die-cut paper roll so that the said paper roll rests on a pair of parallelly placed lower rods 304;
adjusting the height of the upper rod to rest the upper rod snugly on the die-cut paper roll 306;
pulling the said paper out of the system resulting in the dispensing of expanded die-cut paper 308; and
manipulating the height of the upper rod to cease applying pressure on the die-cut paper roll in an idle state of the system 310.