16results about "Ribbon-threading apparatus" patented technology

A device (22) for forming an item from closed loop elastic bands includes a guide (30) having a cam surface (46) and at least two poles (36A, 36B) spaced apart from each other. The poles are configured to hold at least one closed loop elastic band therebetween. A slider (32) including at least two arms (38A, 38B) is movable relative to the at least two poles (36A, 36B) of the guide (30). Each of the at least two arms (38A, 38B) include a finger portion (50A, 50B) having a hook and a push surface. The hook is configured to pick a lowermost elastic band supported on a corresponding one of each of the at least two poles (36A, 36B) and the push surface configured to push the picked elastic band over the outwardly extending flange (40A, 40B). Movement of the slider (32) relative to the guide (30) automatically drives movement of the fingers (50A, 50B) to lift and release an elastic band to form a link a linked item.

A kit (20) for forming a predefined shape from closed loop elastic bands (22) comprises a plurality of closed loop elastic bands (22) and a loom (34). The loom has a base (56) comprising a front end, a rear end, a first side, a second side. The loom also comprises a plurality of pins extending from the base. Each of the plurality of pins includes an outward extending flange for holding elastic bands (22) during creation of a link and a slot that extends through the outwardly extending flange. The plurality of pins are arranged on the base according to a predefined pattern that mimics a figurine.

A machine (1) for interlacing ribbons (N) in undulating fashion within links (M) of a chain (C), the machine comprising:-a controllable propulsion system (10) of the chain (C) adapted to translate the chain (C) on a horizontal plane (X, Y) at a predetermined step length to position the links (M) of the chain (C) in a processing area; -an insertion system (20) of the ribbon (N) comprising a clamping block (22) adapted to translate in a vertical direction (Z) orthogonal to the horizontal plane (X, Y) and provided with a first clamping jaw (23) and a second clamping jaw (24) wherein said clamping jaws (23, 24) are adapted to grasp and clamp a rigid guide element (G, GA) provided at a first end (N1) of the ribbon (N), and wherein said clamping jaws (23, 24) are arranged at a second end (N2) of the ribbon (N). And periodically guiding or guiding the ribbon through the links (M) of the chain (C); and-a system (30) for guiding the ribbon (N) comprising two arms (32, 33) arranged on opposite sides with respect to the horizontal plane (X, Y) of the controllable propulsion system (10) on which the chain (C) is placed, the two arms being adapted to translate obliquely, and wherein each arm (32, 33) is provided with a finger-like end (P1, P2) adapted to engage with the ribbon (N), the rigid guide elements (G, GA) are arranged so as to slide and guide the ribbon in order to complete the operation of inserting the ribbon (N) into the links (M) of the chain (C) after the passage of the rigid guide elements (G, GA).

A kit (20) for forming a predefined shape from closed loop elastic bands (22) comprises a plurality of closed loop elastic bands (22) and a loom (34). The loom has a base (56) comprising a front end, a rear end, a first side, a second side. The loom also comprises a plurality of pins extending from the base. Each of the plurality of pins includes an outward extending flange for holding elastic bands (22) during creation of a link and a slot that extends through the outwardly extending flange. The plurality of pins are arranged on the base according to a predefined pattern that mimics a figurine.

A device (22) for forming an item from closed loop elastic bands includes a guide (30) having a cam surface (46) and at least two poles (36A, 36B) spaced apart from each other. The poles are configured to hold at least one closed loop elastic band therebetween. A slider (32) including at least two arms (38A, 38B) is movable relative to the at least two poles (36A, 36B) of the guide (30). Each of the at least two arms (38A, 38B) include a finger portion (50A, 50B) having a hook and a push surface. The hook is configured to pick a lowermost elastic band supported on a corresponding one of each of the at least two poles (36A, 36B) and the push surface configured to push the picked elastic band over the outwardly extending flange (40A, 40B). Movement of the slider (32) relative to the guide (30) automatically drives movement of the fingers (50A, 50B) to lift and release an elastic band to form a link a linked item.

The present invention relates to an apparatus for cutting fabric tape strips to size. Said apparatus comprises a conveying device for conveying a fabric tape (20) in a conveying direction (A). A first fabric feed (3, 3') is used to feed the fabric tape (20) onto the conveying device (1). A first film feed (2) is used to feed a film (104) onto the conveying device (1). The apparatus additionally comprises a sealing unit (5) for integrally bonding at least part of the film (104) in at least one region of the fabric tape (20), and a separating unit for separating at least partially sealed fabric tape strips from the fabric tape. The present invention also relates to a corresponding method.

A garment drawstring manipulation device is provided. The device is comprised of a connecting member comprised of at least one fastener, a first member comprised of at least one fastener, and a second member comprised of at least one fastener. The first and second members can be positioned on both sides of a garment such that a drawstring is positioned between the members. Then, both members can be rolled or pushed towards each other such that the fasteners secure the positions of the members on the connecting member and the members contact the drawstring. A user can continue pushing the members together while sliding the device, and the drawstring can be pushed by the members towards the opening of the waistband such that the drawstring can be pulled through the opening and return to its normal position.

A kit (20) for forming an item from closed loop elastic bands includes a plurality of closed loop elastic bands (22) and a loom (24). The loom (24) includes a base (32) with a plurality of openings (52) and pins (34) that are insertable into at least one of the plurality openings (52). The pins (34) include an outward extending flange at a top end, a slot that extends through the top end and a key portion (106) for insertion into one of the plurality of openings (52) in the base (32). The key portion (106) provides for the rotational orientation of each pin (34) individually about a pin axis.

A machine (1) for interlacing a ribbon (N) within the links (M) of a chain (C) in a wavy pattern, comprises: - a controlled advancement system (10) of the chain (C) adapted to translate the chain (C) in a horizontal plane (X, Y) at predetermined steps to position the links (M) of the chain (C) in the processing zone; - an inserting system (20) of the ribbon (N), comprising a clamping block (22) adapted to translate in a vertical direction (Z), orthogonal to the horizontal plane (X, Y) and provided with a first gripper (23) and a second gripper (24), wherein said grippers (23, 24) are adapted to grasp and clamp a rigid guiding element (G, GA) provided at a first terminal end (N1) of the ribbon (N) and guide or lead it cyclically through the links (M) of the chain (C); and - a leading system (30) of the ribbon (N), comprising two arms (32,33) arranged on opposite sides relative to the horizontal plane (X, Y) of the controlled advancement system (10) on which the chain (C) is laid, adapted to translate obliquely, and wherein each arm (32, 33) is provided with a finger-like end (P1, P2), adapted to engage with the ribbon (N) to make it slide and lead it so as to complete the insertion of the ribbon (N) into the link (M) of the chain (C) after the passage of the rigid guiding element (G, GA).

A machine (1) for weaving ribbons (N) into a wavy pattern on the links (M) of a chain (C) is configured to position the links (M) of the chain (C) in a processing area by a controlled feed mechanism (10) that moves the chain (C) in predetermined steps on a horizontal plane (X, Y). A ribbon (N) insertion mechanism (20) is movable in a direction perpendicular (Z) or orthogonal to the horizontal plane (X, Y) and comprises a clamp block (22) having a first gripper (23) and a second gripper (24). These grippers (23, 24) are configured to grip and fix a rigid guide member (G, GA) attached to one end (N1) of the ribbon (N) and to periodically guide or lead the rigid guide member through the links (M) of the chain (C). The ribbon (N) guiding mechanism (30) is positioned on the opposite side of the horizontal plane (X, Y) of the control feeding mechanism (10) where the chain (C) is located, and comprises two obliquely movable arms (32, 33). Each arm (32, 33) is provided with finger-shaped ends (P1, P2), which engage with the ribbon (N) to slide it, guiding the ribbon (N) so that its insertion into the links (M) of the chain (C) is completed after the rigid guide members (G, GA) have passed.

A kit for creating Brunnian link items such as bracelets, necklaces and other wearable or decorative items is disclosed and includes a loom, a hook, and a plurality of clips and a plurality of elastic bands. The loom includes a base supporting a plurality of upward extending pins. Each of the pins includes a flange for holding an elastic band in a desired orientation.