Machine for spreading fabric

Abstract

A machine for spreading fabric. The machine includes a plurality of cylinders for guiding the fabric from the belt and a plate on which the fabric slides from the machine onto a table on which the fabric is spread out. The machine further includes a cylinder for separating the fabric, which cylinder is arranged close to the guide cylinder and is connected kinematically thereto and prevents the fabric from coming into contact with the belts in the area of discharge from the belts. The separating cylinder can be arranged in a substantially vertical position, in a substantially horizontal position or in a downwardly inclined position. The machine may also include a reversing cylinder which is arranged close to the guide cylinder and is kinematically independent thereof. The reversing cylinder enables the rotation of the roll of fabric to be reversed. The machine thus prevents the fabric from getting caught between the feed belts and the guide cylinder, thus avoiding creases and tension, and the drawing of the fabric is thereby facilitated.

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