Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
4-12-1994
Patent Number
patent number 5301596
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.
Application Number
07/862779
Assignees
Clemson University (Clemson, SC)
Filing Date
1992-04-03
Primary/U.S. Class
87/8
Other/U.S. Class
87/50, 87/55
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