Linear beam splicer
US5032214A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/31
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear beam splicer including a splicing unit mounted on a frame and positioned between a beam support rack and a tufting machine. The splicing unit includes a frame carrying a grip and gauging bar assembly for holding the yarns to be spliced, and a longitudinally extending heating element mounted on the frame and extending parallel to and below the grip and gauging bar assembly. The heating unit is pivotally connected at each end thereof to the frame by an oscillating crank mechanism, whereby the heating element is moved in a linear direction against the yarns to be spliced, whereby all the yarns are spliced simultaneously.
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