Braided packing and method and apparatus for making packing
US4256011A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1978 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2505/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braided packing comprises a plurality of outer core strands, braided together with a plurality of braid strands, the outer core strands extending helically along said packing and forming with the braid strands a braid having a normal twist extending helically in one direction, the braid strands extending over the core strands in a continuous helical pattern at an angle to the outer core strands and the normal helical twist of the braid, and a plurality of warp strands in rows between said braid strands extending helically in a direction opposite said braid strands. Apparatus for making the braided packing comprises a rotatable condenser adapted to grip the braid at the point to which the braid strands extend for braiding together and means for rotating the condenser. The method of braiding comprises rotating the braid at the point at which the braid strands come together.
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