Device and method for lengthening a free sliver end in a coiler can
US6389648B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/31
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for lengthening, to a determined extent, a free sliver end portion hanging on an exterior face and from an upper edge of a can containing sliver deposited in coils, includes a device for grasping and firmly holding the free sliver end portion; and an arrangement for moving the grasping device and the can away from one another for pulling an additional length of sliver from the can to lengthen the free sliver end portion.
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