Handling of limp fabric
US4896618A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S112/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for stretching and folding a limp fabric piece (1), having a plurality of opposed elastic bands (12,12',13,13') extending therefrom comprising a platform (2) having a foldable segment, means for folding said foldable segment relative to the platform (2), A limp fabric piece feeding plate (5) for feeding said limp fabric piece (1) to said platform (2) and holding said fabric piece (1) thereon in an extended condition and in a pre-determined position to enable eventual folding of the fabric piece (1) to produce a garment, PA1 means for moving said plate (5) horizontally or vertically, PA1 suction means located adjacent said platform (2) for applying suction to the elastic bands (12,12',13,13') extending from the fabric piece (1), PA1 elastic band gripper means associated with the suction means for gripping and holding the sucked-in elastic bands (12,12',13,13'), relative to said suction means, PA1 means for moving said suction means relative to said platform (2) to stretch said fabric piece (1), PA1 garment gripper means associated with said foldable segment for gripping and holding the stretched fabric piece (1) at the correct position for folding said fabric piece (1) and…
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