Patent ID: 6305592
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: D06B

Abstract:
In an apparatus for transferring dyed fabric from a dye machine to a dye box, wherein the fabric is comprised of an elongated strand, the improvement comprising:a. a driven roller mounted for rotation about a horizontal axis above the dye box and having a plurality of axially spaced annular grooves;b. an idler roller mounted for rotation about a horizontal axis above the dye box and urged against said driven roller in substantially horizontal relation defining a vertical interstice therebetween, wherein said idler roller is mounted on a pivotal frame for movement toward and away from said driven roller;c. a funnel mounted beneath said interstice between said driven roller and said idler roller for receiving the strand of fabric passing through said rollers; andd. a sensor for detecting the spacing between said idler roller and said driven roller, said sensor including an output in accordance with said spacing.