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Beam let-off apparatus and a method for letting off filaments

US6216747A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2000
Grant dateApr 17, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/38
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A beam let-off apparatus capable of adjusting the tension of a plurality of filaments as they are removed from a beam through the controlled movement of a pivoting arm directed by the tension of the unwinding filaments, comprises a frame, a driven roll, 1-3 idler rolls on the frame and a dancer roll mounted on pivoting arms mounted on the frame wherein the filaments pass under and around the dancer roll through a defined wrap angle is provided.

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