A METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADVANCING ESSENTIALLY RECTANGULAR PIECES OF CLOTH TO A FEEDER

摘要

The present invention relates to a method and a device for advancing essentially rectangular pieces of cloth ( 5 ) to a feeder ( 60 ) comprising securing of a piece of cloth in securing means ( 31 ) that are configured on a rail conveyor ( 30 ); wherein the rail conveyor with the piece of cloth is transported in a direction of conveyance ( 16 ) on an endless conveyor rail; and wherein the rail converter with the piece of cloth is transferred to the feeder ( 60 ). Hereby reduced operator time is accomplished, while simultaneously an increase in capacity is achieved compared to the prior art advancement devices.