Apparatus for and method of handling linear elements
US3966132A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 1994 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/312
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method of and apparatus for producing roving with a controlled number of strands including means for linearly advancing each of the strands along a given path; strand motion detection means effective to sense movement of each of the strands during its advancement and to supply individual motion signals for each of the strands in response to the sensed movement; and means responsive to the frequency of the individual intermittent motion signals for controlling the strand advancing means.
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