Top comb for a combing machine
US6675444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD01G19/10
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a top comb for a combing machine, having at least one row of stamped needles that are arranged in a parallel side-by-side relation and enclosed between two cover plates with a free needle projection (8) being left free, wherein compressed air channels are formed between the cover plates and adjacent pairs of needles are provided, in order to increase the efficiency of the cleaning effect, that the needles (1,1′,1″) incorporate embossings such that the congruent embossings of adjacent needles form an air channel (9,9′,9″), wherein the embossings taper in their widths towards the outlet area (outlet opening 11,11′,11″).
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