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Tension roller

US5007272A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1989
Grant dateApr 16, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23D35/008
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A machine which applies tension to a strip of steel which has been passed through a slitter. The machine includes two sets of rollers which engage the slit material to maintain tension. The rollers are slidable in the machine frame to allow for rapid changing of the rollers to accommodate various types of slit material.

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