Sewing – Special machines – Positionable work carrier
Patent
1996-04-10
1998-06-30
Lewis, Paul C.
Sewing
Special machines
Positionable work carrier
11247512, D05B 3300
Patent
active
057718300
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for orienting flaccid material such as hose blanks having toe ends and bulkier welt ends while they are being conveyed from a supply point to a receiving point to ensure that blanks arriving at the receiving point are received, for example, toe end first. The apparatus includes first and second suction conduits in communication with an outlet. The first conduit has an inlet to which hose blanks are successively presented. An orientation determining mechanism senses which end of a blank enters the inlet. If a toe end is sensed, the hose is permitted to travel unhindered to the outlet. If, however, a welt end is sensed at the inlet, suction is created in the second conduit, and the welt end is temporarily drawn into the second conduit. While the welt end is thus located, suction in the first conduit causes the toe end to be drawn therealong, past the second conduit and toward the outlet. In this way, the hose blank is turned end-for-end, and, on relieving the suction in the second conduit, the blank is freed to travel toe first through the outlet to the receiving point.
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Detexomat Machinery Limited
Lewis Paul C.
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