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Apparatus for maintaining vertically moving strip at established tension

US4009815A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 1976
Grant dateMar 1, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 2, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H20/24
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for maintaining a vertically-oriented moving strip of thin and flexible metallic material at an established degree of tension in order to prevent deformation of the strip. The apparatus includes first and second series of vertically oriented rollers which extend above the apparatus's motion means to engage the strip during the strip's circuitous movement therebetween.

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