Patent ID: 6116317
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for orienting a core of a disposable undergarment, the apparatus comprising:core forming means for forming a plurality of undergarment cores each having a lengthwise extent thereof extending in a selected direction of travel, the selected direction of travel being linear;core conveying means positioned to receive the plurality of undergarment cores for conveying the plurality of undergarment cores in the selected direction of travel;lifting means positioned adjacent said core conveying means for lifting a core of a disposable undergarment when in a first orientation position during travel along the selected direction of travel, said lifting means including core holding means for holding a core in a suspended position after lifting the core off a surface of said core conveying means and for releasing the core form the suspended position; andcore orienting means connected to said lifting means for orienting the core in a second different orientation position spaced-apart along the selected direction of travel, said core orienting means including driving means for driving said lifting means along the selected direction of travel and orientation changing means associated with said driving means for changing the orientation of the lifted core to the second different orientation position when driving said lifting means along the selected direction of travel.