Apparatus and method for straightening filaments
US10029428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/731
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for straightening filaments. The apparatus includes a transport device for transporting filaments; a heating device including a heating channel forming a transport path for the filaments; and a cooling device arranged downstream of the heating device in a direction of transport, including a cooling channel that continues the transport path for the filaments. Cross-sectional areas of the heating channel and the cooling channel at least partially overlap.
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