Mechanism for radially inserting yarn into three-dimensional braided preform
US11661686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04C3/40
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanism for radially inserting a yarn into a 3D braided preform, including a first bracket, an upper linear actuator, a support mechanism, an upper yarn insertion device, a yarn carrying device, an upper gear ring, a lower yarn insertion device, a lower linear actuator, a second bracket, a lower gear ring, a lower gear, a lower motor, a lower circular track, an upper circular track, a base, an upper gear, a pneumatic transmission and control device and an upper motor.
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