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EP 0181697 A1 19860521 - Improvements to carding processes.

Title (en)

Improvements to carding processes.

Title (de)

Kardierverfahren.

Title (fr)

Procédés de cardage.

Publication

EP 0181697 A1 19860521 (EN)

Application

EP 85307134 A 19851004

Priority

NZ 20982584 A 19841009

Abstract (en)

Method and appts. for handling stubbings in the woollen process, specifically for tight spooling during carding, includes wrapping each running stubbing about a respective finger guide, to create stress or tension in the stubbings before they are directed for further processing, specifically spool winding.

IPC 1-7

D01G 15/62; D01H 13/04

IPC 8 full level

D01G 15/62 (2006.01); D01H 13/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

D01G 15/62 (2013.01); D01H 13/04 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[X] FR 2285478 A1 19760416 - PLATT SACO LOWELL LTD [GB]
[X] GB 666236 A 19520206 - SACO LOWELL SHOPS
[X] GB 883609 A 19611206 - HERBERT STEINWANDT

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE DE FR GB IT NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0181697 A1 19860521

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 85307134 A 19851004