Braiding apparatus
US4753150A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04C3/36
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for braiding an article from a plurality of fibers, comprising a plurality of ring members of substantially the same size which are disposed side-by-side in axially aligned relation and have means for supporting fiber carriers for axial movement relative thereto. The ring members are mounted for rotation about a common central axis relative to each other. A plurality of rows of fiber carriers are mounted on the ring members for axial movement relative to the ring members. Actuating means are provided to rotate the ring members and to move the rows of fiber carriers axially in a predetermined manner to intertwine the fibers.
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