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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 1998
Filed:
Jun. 26, 1996
William H Todd, Winston-Salem, NC (US);
Joseph L Collins, Jr, Clemmons, NC (US);
Thomas A Reavis, King, NC (US);
George M Bowman, Mount Airy, NC (US);
Richard T Simmons, Mount Airy, NC (US);
Renfro Corporation, Mount Airy, NC (US);
Abstract
An automatic boarding machine and method provides convenience, precision and efficiency of operation. Boarding forms are horizontally positioned for easy loading and ergonomic advantage. Microprocessor controls allow variable speed and cycle times while independent temperature controls permit precise temperature adjustments for a series of thermal pressers. The boarding machine is configured to provide space saving circular movement of a plurality of forms which pass sequentially through a moisture treatment, heated presses, and an unloader. The processed hosiery is then stacked on a conveyor, and excess yarn ends are removed by an electrical trimmer. A control panel allows the operator to change and adjust all phases of the operation easily and quickly to insure uniformity of the finished product.