Braiding machine, switch for a braiding machine, and sorting apparatus
US11421358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03C1/12
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a switch for sorting, deflecting, and supplying ferromagnetic elements. Here, the switch comprises at least two electromagnets, which are embodied curved or circular. The magnets may be installed fixed in the switch, on the one hand, or supported on an axis, on the other hand. The ferromagnetic elements are moved by a conveying element through the switches. Advantageously the switch can also be used to control bobbins in a braiding machine. Here, the bobbin can be transferred to another impeller. This way new options are generated with regard to flexibility of braids. Further, this invention offers a considerable reduction of braiding time in case of complex braids.
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