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Apparatus to measure yarn tension

US4393725A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1981
Grant dateJul 19, 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

Apparatus to cause a running length of yarn to vibrate at its harmonic frequency and to electronically measure the harmonic frequency thereof to provide a signal which can be employed to maintain and/or correct the parameters of the system to maintain a desired tension in the yarn being run.

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