Hosiery processing method
US4524889A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06C7/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hosiery processing method and apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a support frame; a plurality of hosiery carrying forms; an endless drive chain having a mechanism for carrying the forms; a drive for continuously driving the chain; and a flat steam chamber including a stationary first wall member and a movable second wall member. The steam chamber has a flat configuration such that the distance between the interior major surfaces of the chamber is only slightly greater than the thickness of the forms. The movable wall member is support for horizontal motion toward and away from the stationary wall member in order to open and close the flat steam chamber. A latch mechanism selectively holds the second wall member in the closed position. A holding and advancing mechanism holds a section of the drive chain temporarily stationary at the flat steam chamber and advances the section of the drive chain after it has been temporarily held stationary.
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