Patent ID: 6199251
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: A47C,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for fitting a hoop of elastomeric fabric to a frame, said device comprising:(a) a base having an upper side and an underside, and a guide that is associated with the upper side;(b) a stretching mechanism attached to the upper side of said base, said stretching mechanism comprising at least one stretching means and a pair of opposed stretch arms, at least one of said stretch arms being a movable stretch arm, said movable stretch arm being operably associated with said stretching means;(c) a pair of clamping means for clamping a portion of said hoop of elastomeric fabric to said pair of stretch arms, said clamping means being located at the respective ends of each of said stretch arms in the area in contact with said hoop, said clamping means having a pin plate being capable of securing the clamped portion of said hoop; and(d) a pushing mechanism comprising a pushing means, a frame carrier attached to said pushing means, and up to three reed switches operably associated with said pushing means, said reed switch or switches being capable of sensing the location of said pushing means.