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Device and process for automatically joining threads

US5297323A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 1991
Grant dateMar 29, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/31
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for joining a large number of threads on a single frame. Each of a plurality of thread clamps has a guide tube communicating with a vacuum duct. A carriage for carrying a thread joining system is arranged on the frame. As the carriage moves along the frame to a selected position a thread clamp is released and the released thread is moved by a pivot threading arm to the joining system.

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