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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 16, 1978
Filed:
Aug. 29, 1977
Axel Schneider, Krefeld, DT;
Scheibler Peltzer & Co., Krefeld, DT;
Abstract
A take-up frame for pile fabric consisting of two suspension frames mounted on opposite ends of a cylindrical shaft, each frame comprising a plurality of angularly spaced arms projecting radially from a central hub. Each of the arms has a narrow slot formed in the side facing away from the other frame. The slot extends lengthwise of the arm and extends only part way through the thickness of the arm. A plurality of slot-like apertures extends through the remaining thickness of the arm from the bottom of the slot to the other side of the arm. The slot-like apertures are spaced apart equidistantly from one another along the length of the slot. Inserted into the slot is a hook band consisting of a plurality of hooks joined together and spaced apart from one another the same distance as the space between the slot-like apertures. Each of the hooks passes through its respective slot-like aperture and projects from the other side of the arm, where it is adapted to hook onto the edge of the pile fabric. The slot-like aperture provides back-up support for the hook on all sides, so that the hook is greatly strengthened. In one form of the invention, the hooks are joined to a continuous base strip that abuts against the bottom of the slot to limit the depth of insertion of the hook band. In another form, the hooks are detachably connected together by first and second fastener means. The first fastener means limits the depth of insertion of the hook band so that the hooks are retracted until broken free and pushed inwardly by impact. The second fastener means engages the bottom of the slot after the hook has been detached, to limit the depth of insertion of the hook.