Method and apparatus for automatic adjustment of fabric support
US11111095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/174
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for supporting sheet material, comprising a frame including a first arm and a second arm, the second arm in communication with the first arm to support a roll of the sheet material there-between, and a drive roller for transporting the sheet material from the roll. The first arm and the second arm automatically resize the frame corresponding to the dimensions of the roll of the sheet material to provide constant tension in the roll of sheet material by controlling a position of the roll of the sheet material.
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