Method and system for forming pleats in a textile product in a production line
US11639577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2101/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated method is provided for forming pleats in a textile product in a production line. The method includes conveying a web of the textile product on a conveyor in the production line. The web is folded using a folding board at a folding station in the production line. The method includes removing heat from the folding board. The automated method can allow for high speed folding of the textile product without damaging the textile product from heat caused by friction between the web of textile product and the folding board.
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