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Method and apparatus for advancing strand

US4050639A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 1976
Grant dateSep 27, 1977
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Expiry dateJan 5, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S242/92
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for advancing continuous glass strand during times the strand is not being collected into a package by a winder. A pair of cooperating rolls having a plurality of helical teeth are rotated to advance the strand therebetween.

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