Method and apparatus for braiding micro strands
US8534176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04C3/42
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for fabricating microbraided structures is provided. A microbraiding device includes first and second carrier members that are movable with respect to each other. Each carrier includes a plurality of shelters. Spool-less strands of microfiber are retained in shuttles that are movable between the first and second shelters under magnetic forces. The microbraid structure is fabricated as the shuttles move between the first shelters, and as the first carrier member moves relative to the second carrier member.
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