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controlled horn gears on the flat bed arrangement as shown in Figure 2.19 (Kimbara et
al., 1995; Schneider et al., 1998; Laourine et al., 2000).
Figure 2.18 Examples of possible 3D braided preforms (KO, 1989b)
Figure 2.19 Computer controlled horn gears for the transfer of the yarn carrier across a
flat bed braider.
