Textiles: ironing or smoothing – Accessories – Sheet shake out or spreader devices
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-04
2010-11-09
Izaguirre, Ismael (Department: 3765)
Textiles: ironing or smoothing
Accessories
Sheet shake out or spreader devices
C038S008000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07827709
ABSTRACT:
An article is selected and spread from a load of articles. A first clamp moves along a run to remove an article. By changing orientation of the run, articles may be removed from different locations. A second clamp rotates while holding the article. The rotation generally flattens out the article. A third clamp grabs a portion of the article and further spreads the article. This process may detangle or untwist the article. The untwisted article is dragged over a belt. The belt adjusts the amount of overhang on each side. A plate lifts a resulting edge. The article is clamped at that edge and dragged over a roller. The roller moves into contact with a conveyor. The conveyor conveys the article to find a leading edge. The article is then conveyed in a spread position.
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Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Izaguirre Ismael
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