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Method to measure yarn tension

US4376368A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1981
Grant dateMar 15, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/31
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method to detect the tension and/or variation in the tension of a running length of yarn by measuring the frequency of vibration of the yarn. The yarn is initially vibrated by impingement thereon by a jet of air under pressure.

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