Forming ring with adjustable diameter for braid production and method of braid production
US6679152B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04C3/48
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braiding apparatus and method of forming braided product. The braiding apparatus may have one or more former rings having an adjustable inner diameters. The former rings may have a plurality of elements at least radially movable so that the inner diameter may be adjusted. The former ring may also include means to actuate the elements to adjust the inner diameter. The braided product made by the braiding apparatus may be multi-layered without a winding between layers.
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