Braiding apparatus
US4934240A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04C3/38
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for braiding an article from a plurality of fibers, comprising a plurality of flexible annular 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 annular members are mounted for circumferential movement about a common central axis relative to each other. A plurality of rows of fiber carriers are mounted on the annular members for axial movement relative to the annular members. Actuating means are provided to move the annular members and to move the rows of fiber carriers axially in a predetermined manner to intertwine the fibers.
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