Textiles: braiding – netting – and lace making – Processes and products – Braided
Patent
1992-04-03
1994-04-12
Hail, III, Joseph J.
Textiles: braiding, netting, and lace making
Processes and products
Braided
D04C 304
Patent
active
053015967
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for moving yarn in a selected pattern to form a braided article. The apparatus includes a segmented grid of stationary support elements and a plurality of shuttles configured to carry yarn. The shuttles are supported for movement on the grid assembly and each shuttle includes a retractable plunger for engaging a reciprocating shuttle plate that moves below the grid assembly. Such engagement at selected times causes the shuttles to move about the grid assembly in a selected pattern to form a braided article of a particular geometry.
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Clemson University
Hail III Joseph J.
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