Fabric piece conveying system
US5687661A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 1997 |
| 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 binding conveyor system for applying binding to a fabric piece. The apparatus includes an unique binding fixture for holding the fabric piece. The fixture includes: a base; a support attached to the base; and fabric engaging device mounted on the support for engaging, positioning and securing the fabric piece. A conveyor transports the binding fixture to at least one work station for operating on the fabric piece while the same is being held by the binding fixture. A transfer station places the fabric piece on the binding fixture.
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