Independently controlled rollers for take-down assembly of knitting machine
US8899079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04B15/99
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A knitting machine includes a take-down assembly that includes a first take-down roller and a second take-down roller. The first take-down roller is configured to rotatably contact and apply tension to a first portion of a knit component. The second take-down roller is configured to rotatably contact and apply tension to a second portion of the knit component. The knitting machine further includes a first actuator that actuates to selectively adjust tension applied by the first take-down roller on the first portion of the knit component. Furthermore, the knitting machine includes a second actuator that actuates to selectively adjust tension applied by the second take-down roller on the second portion of the knit component. Additionally, the knitting machine includes a controller that is operably coupled to the first actuator and the second actuator to selectively and independently control actuation of the first actuator and the second actuator.
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