Combining conveyor system with combining fixture
US5568780A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05B39/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combining conveyor system for combining a first fabric piece and a second fabric piece to form a combined fabric piece, such as a men's brief. The apparatus includes an unique combining fixture. The fixture includes: a base; fabric clamping device for receiving and securing the first fabric piece, the second fabric piece, and the combined fabric piece; and a support attached to the base and supporting the fabric clamping device. A conveyor transports the combining fixture to at least one work station for operating on the first and second fabric pieces. A transfer station removes the combining fixture from said conveyor when the operations are completed.
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