Methods for improving product chassis and panel control during folding of garment
US6854624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/15747
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for folding garments is suitable for use with garments having discrete mechanical fastening components and suitable for the manufacture of prefastened and refastenable garments. The garments or other discrete articles define leading and trailing halves with opposed side panels. A chassis portion and side panels of the garments can be controlled during folding by providing a three piece vacuum puck design and/or a channeled transfer plate as well as a layer of air under the leading side panels.
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