Abstract
News editors obtained the following quote from the background information suppli ed by the inventors: “In tufting/creeling operations, there is a need for improv ing safety and decreasing process time, changeover time, labor, and creel variab ility. The disclosed assemblies, systems, and methods can address one or more of these needs.” As a supplement to the background information on this patent application, NewsRx correspondents also obtained the inventors’ summary information for this patent application: “Disclosed herein is a creel loading apparatus. The creel loading apparatus can comprise a frame and a platform that is movable along the frame on a first axis and a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. A rotar y actuator can be configured to rotate at least a portion of the platform about the first axis. A gripper can be movably attached to the at least a portion of t he platform that is configured to rotate about the first axis. The gripper can b e configured to releasably engage an inner surface of a yarn package. A linear a ctuator can be configured to move the gripper along a linear actuator axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The linear actuator can comprise a first sta ge and a second stage.
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