Integrated system and method for treating a thread and using thereof
US10995438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05D2305/22
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated system for treating a thread and using the treated thread, comprising: a thread treatment machine for treating a thread or portions thereof; a thread applicator configured for using the treated thread such as a stitching machine of 3D printer; at least one mechanism for collecting and trimming thread portions; and a control unit, configured for controlling at least the thread treatment machine, the thread applicator and the collecting and trimming mechanism and for coordinating the treatment of the thread with the operation of the thread applicator, wherein the control unit is further configured for controlling the collecting and trimming mechanism for collecting untreated thread edge portions for allowing using only treated thread portions.
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