Device and method for handling fragments of a broken needle
US11464267B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05D2305/50
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device (40) and a method is described for handling fragments (10) of a broken needle (11), for example in the context of a needle exchange of a broken needle (11) for a new needle (17). The fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) are arranged in a container (16) in a predetermined position. An image (32) of the fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) is then recorded with the aid of a camera (23). The recorded image (32) is stored for documentation (32) at at least one storage location and/or analysed as to whether all the fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) are present. After recording the image (32), the container (16) is closed in order to avoid the fragments (10) of the needle (11) being lost away from the sewing workstation.
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