Folding apparatus
US8066160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F89/023
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mounting member, a rotation mechanism, and a plurality of plate-shaped members are included in a folding apparatus in order to simplify the configuration thereof, to make it easy to perform maintenance and repairs, and to reduce costs. The mounting member is a plate-shaped member wherein a foldable article can be mounted on a first surface so that part of the foldable article hangs down. The rotation mechanism rotates the first surface of the mounting member around an axis included in the first surface. The plurality of plate-shaped members are capable of moving toward the mourning member so as to hold part of the foldable article after part of the foldable article has been positioned in the vicinity of the mounting member due to the mounting member being rotated by the rotation mechanism.
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