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Method and apparatus for detecting the presence of yarns

US4023399A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 1975
Grant dateMay 17, 1977
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Expiry dateMar 18, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/31
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for sensing the presence or absence of yarns using a simple airflow in an open slot formed between parallel plates, the presence upstream of the proper yarn path being sensed. In one form, the pressure is sensed at multiple points and averaged to accommodate yarn oscillation.

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