Method and apparatus for facilitating the withdrawal of strand from wound packages
US4673140A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/31
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention pertains to method and apparatus for facilitating the withdrawal of strand from the interior of a wound package a strand comprising biasing a movable manifold means against a portion of the arcuate periphery of the package, the manifold means having an apertured section in contact with the package; and drawing a vacuum in the manifold means effective to retain the strands at the periphery of the package until withdrawn to facilitate the complete withdrawal of the strand from the package.
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