Device and Method for Embedding Wires in a Rubber Profile Section

Abstract

Device for embedding a thread (F) in a rubber profiled element (P) in a given direction comprising: a continuous thread-feed means (4) arranged on a fixed structure, a moving support (2) able to run along a structure (1) in a reciprocating rectilinear movement between a raised position and a lowered position and comprising a top (21) and a base (22) between which is formed a duct (25) intended to guide the thread (F), A hollow needle (5) comprising a canal (53) in which the said thread (F) is able to run, which needle is fixed by one of its ends (51) to the base (22) of the moving support (2) in the continuation of the duct (25), and comprising at its other end a tip (52) capable of penetrating the said rubber profiled element (P), a cutter (3) arranged on the structure (1), comprising a rotary blade (30) comprising a cutting wire (34) able, when the needle is in the raised position, to cut off the thread (F) at a given distance (d) from the tip of the needle upon each cycle of reciprocating movement of the needle. The cutter comprises a paddle (32) arranged behind the cutting wire (34) of the blade and intended to fold the tail around the tip (52) of the needle just after the thread has been cut by the blade (30).

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