Methods and systems for 3D folding of garments and other articles
US11512423B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H45/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fabric items of dissimilar size and/or shape are manipulated and joined. A system includes a folding table for folding a fabric item. The folding table includes a first platen moveable relative to a second platen between a folded position and an unfolded position. The first platen is substantially coplanar with the second platen in the unfolded position. The second platen is disposed above the first platen in the folded position. The system includes a robot that includes a fold plate that is positioned with respect to a first fabric item to facilitate the folding of the first fabric item. The first fabric item is folded twice on the folding table such that first and second edges of the first fabric item can be aligned with corresponding first and second edges of a second fabric item. The first and second fabric items are joined at the respective first and second edges.
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