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Loom cloth tension control
Assignee: ALEXANDER COOPER Inc
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Filing: 1978-10-02
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1998-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A tension control mechanism for cloth delivered from the loom and the like to a cloth roll carried by take-up mechanism positioned in front of the loom is illustrated wherein a sensing device engages the cloth coming from the loom under relatively light tension for driving motor control means responsive to movement of the sensor imparted thereto by variation in cloth tension.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Alexander, III
- 👤 John S. Cooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:10
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03D; D03D49/00; D03D49/04; D03D49/20; D06; D06H; D06H3/00; D06H3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
Loom tension control apparatus for use in a cloth take-up having a motor driving a pair of spaced rolls carrying a cloth roll therebetween positioned in front of a machine from which cloth is delivered in open width to the cloth roll for winding thereon comprising: means conveying said cloth in at least one substantially horizontal run during its delivery to the cloth roll; means carrying said cloth on an upward path and a downward path prior to said horizontal run; a control shaft carried for oscillation in axial alignment with said spaced rolls; a movable roll supported by said cloth in said horizontal run, said roll being raised and lowered responsive to variations in tension in said cloth; a pair of transversely spaced arms carrying the movable roll on one end thereof, the other end of said arms having connection with said control shaft for oscillating said control shaft responsive to variations in tension in the cloth in said horizontal run; motor control means; and power transmission means connecting said motor control means for operation responsive to the oscillations of the control shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
Loom tension control apparatus for use in a cloth take-up having a motor driving a pair of spaced rolls carrying a cloth roll therebetween positioned in front of a machine from which cloth is delivered in open width to the cloth roll for winding thereon comprising: means conveying said cloth in at least one substantially horizontal run during its delivery to the cloth roll; means carrying said cloth on an upward path and a downward path prior to said horizontal run; a control shaft carried for oscillation in axial alignment with said spaced rolls; a movable roll supported by said cloth in said horizontal run, said roll being raised and lowered responsive to variations in tension in said cloth; a pair of transversely spaced arms carrying the movable roll on one end thereof, the other end of said arms having connection with said control shaft for oscillating said control shaft responsive to variations in tension in the cloth in said horizontal run; motor control means; and power transmission means connecting said motor control means for operation responsive to the oscillations of the control shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including, limit switches carried on either side of said arms for discontinuing drive should cloth tension become too great or too slack.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |