Abstract: A method and an apparatus for feeding substantially rectangular laundry articles to a laundry processing apparatus, such as an ironing roller, comprising alignment of the laundry article to a predetermined angle with respect to the direction of feed of the laundry article on a conveyor face on which the laundry article is conveyed with the rear edge stretched, seen with respect to the direction of feed, as well as lateral displacement of the laundry article on the conveyor face to a desired position transversely to the direction of feed, said lateral displacement being performed after the laundry article has been aligned. This provides a more precise positioning of the laundry article.

Abstract: A device for inserting substantially rectangular laundry articles into a feeder, comprising a conveyor which is adapted first to grip a stretched portion of a front edge on the laundry article and then to convey the laundry article into the feeder with the front edge foremost in the direction of feed, two spreader roller members and a device in front of the conveyor, seen in the direction of feed, to cause the laundry article to frictionally contact each of the spreader roller members in such a manner that the laundry article is guided to the right or to the left with respect to the direction of feed a suitable control system adapted for the purpose. The device for achieving frictional contact between the spreader roller members and the laundry article includes perforation in the surfaces of the spreader roller members and the generation of a negative pressure in the spreader roller members so that the laundry article is sucked into engagement with these.

Abstract: A device for inserting laundry articles into a feeder, comprising a conveyor which is adapted to first grip a stretched portion of a front edge on the laundry article and then to convey the laundry article into the feeder with the front edge foremost in the direction of feed, an underlying horn being positioned in front of the conveyor with respect to the direction of feed such that the laundry article is pulled across the horn, an overlying horn being provided between the conveyor and the underlying horn such that the laundry article during the insertion is pulled below the overlying horn in engagement with it. This ensures effective smoothing-out of any creases on the laundry article before it is inserted into the feeder.