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Apparatus for forming a seam

US4924787A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1989
Grant dateMay 15, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05D2305/04
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seam forming apparatus for forming a seam in one or more limp material segments includes a fold assembly and a driver for positioning the segments within guide channels in the fold assembly prior to presentation to a seam joining device. The driver controls the segments to be at associated predetermined positions within the fold assembly.

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