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Winding apparatus utilizing magnetic carrier units

  • US 4,850,542 A
  • Filed: 03/18/1988
  • Issued: 07/25/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/28/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A carrier chain for transporting and controllably releasing a magnetic element, comprising a plurality of magnetic carrier units, each unit including:

  • a carriage having a floor and two raised opposing sides spaced to accommodate a magnetic element;

    means, disposed in said carriage, for generating a magnetic force to hold said magnetic element, said means for generating including at least one permanent magnet associated with each of said floor and said sides; and

    linkage means for joining said unit with adjacent carrier units.

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