Automatic threading device

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Daniels, Matthew J (Department: 1741)

Glass manufacturing

Fiber making apparatus

With means to align preform with drawing apparatus or form...

C065S381000, C065S486000

Reexamination Certificate

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07992414

ABSTRACT:
A strand forming and chopping apparatus includes a bushing for forming a continuous strand, a size applicator for applying a size to the strand, a chopping device for chopping the strand into individual segments and a thread-up apparatus for directing the strand into the chopping device. The thread-up apparatus includes a cot incorporating a cot shoe and a strand guide displaceable between a rest position and a thread-up position where the strand guide holds the strand in a feed position from which the strand is engaged by the cot shoe and delivered to the chopping device.

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