Apparatus and method for feeding flatwork articles

Textiles: ironing or smoothing – Accessories – Sheet shake out or spreader devices

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D06F 6704

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055156274

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are provided for transferring a flatwork article. A transfer mechanism grips a leading edge portion of the article between leading corner portions thereof and moves the article from a loading station to a pickup station. A positioning device locates a trailing edge portion of the article at the pickup station for engagement with a moving mechanism. A moving mechanism picks up the trailing edge portion of the article at the pickup station and moves the article to a desired location.

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Brochure: Central.RTM. Centrafeed Duo-High capacity, two-operator, ergonomic, large-piece feeder with a totally new feeding concept: One grip-no clamps (no date available).

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