Thread feeder with vertically-extendable spool protector for knitting machines
US5738296A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/31
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spool protector with a vertically-extendable spool protector is provided. The vertically-extendable spool protector is extendable vertically to protect spools of various sizes from being flipped away from the rollers that support the spools. The spool protector includes a protection beam and a releasable fastening means for releasably securing the protection beam in desired positions. The releasable fastening means can be implemented in two embodiment. The first embodiment is a supportive piece having a pair of angled portions each forming a coupling hole therein and the second embodiment is composed of a securing frame and a screw mounted on said securing frame. When said releasable fastening means release the protection beam, the technician can freely adjust for a suitable position for the protection beam so as to protect spools of various sizes.
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