Linen spreader apparatus and method
US7827709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F67/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article is selected and spread from a load of articles. A first clamp moves along a run to remove an article. By changing orientation of the run, articles may be removed from different locations. A second clamp rotates while holding the article. The rotation generally flattens out the article. A third clamp grabs a portion of the article and further spreads the article. This process may detangle or untwist the article. The untwisted article is dragged over a belt. The belt adjusts the amount of overhang on each side. A plate lifts a resulting edge. The article is clamped at that edge and dragged over a roller. The roller moves into contact with a conveyor. The conveyor conveys the article to find a leading edge. The article is then conveyed in a spread position.
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