US3331566A
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Wire coiling apparatus
Assignee: General Cable Corp
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Filing: 1966-02-28
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1986-02-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry L Kitselman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:55
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21C; B21C47/00; B21C47/02; B21C47/10; B21C47/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
WIRE COILING APPARATUS FOR COILING A CONTINUOUS WIRE SUPPLIED THERETO AT A CONTROLLED SUPPLY-RATE FROM A SOURCE, COMPRISING A CAPSTAN ADAPTED TO MAKE GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH WIRE WOUND THEREON, GUIDE MEANS INCLUDING A CARRIER AND A FEED ROLL MOUNTED THEREON, FOR GUIDING THE WIRE FROM THE SOURCE TO THE CAPSTAN AND WINDING THE SAME ONTO THE CAPSTAN, A DRIVE FOR RELATIVELY ROTATING ONE OF SAID CAPSTAN AND CARRIER WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER THEREOF, TO DRAW THE WIRE FROM THE SOURCE UNDER TENSION AND WIND THE SAME ONTO THE CAPSTAN AT A FEED-RATE IN EXCESS OF THE CONTROLLED WIRE SUPPLY RATE, THE OTHER OF SAID CAPSTAN AND CARRIER BEING ACTED ON BY THE WIRE TENSION TO IMPOSE A TURNING MOMENT THEREON AND BEING CAPABLE OF TURNING INTO RESPONSE THERETO, REACTION MEANS MOUNTED FOR RESTRAINED ROTATION AND CONNECTED TO TAKE THE WIRE-IMPOSED TURNING MOMENT, RESTRAINING MEANS TO RESTRAIN ROTATION OF SAID REACTION MEANS AND THEREBY CONTROL THE TENSION IN THE WIRE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
WIRE COILING APPARATUS FOR COILING A CONTINUOUS WIRE SUPPLIED THERETO AT A CONTROLLED SUPPLY-RATE FROM A SOURCE, COMPRISING A CAPSTAN ADAPTED TO MAKE GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH WIRE WOUND THEREON, GUIDE MEANS INCLUDING A CARRIER AND A FEED ROLL MOUNTED THEREON, FOR GUIDING THE WIRE FROM THE SOURCE TO THE CAPSTAN AND WINDING THE SAME ONTO THE CAPSTAN, A DRIVE FOR RELATIVELY ROTATING ONE OF SAID CAPSTAN AND CARRIER WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER THEREOF, TO DRAW THE WIRE FROM THE SOURCE UNDER TENSION AND WIND THE SAME ONTO THE CAPSTAN AT A FEED-RATE IN EXCESS OF THE CONTROLLED WIRE SUPPLY RATE, THE OTHER OF SAID CAPSTAN AND CARRIER BEING ACTED ON BY THE WIRE TENSION TO IMPOSE A TURNING MOMENT THEREON AND BEING CAPABLE OF TURNING INTO RESPONSE THERETO, REACTION MEANS MOUNTED FOR RESTRAINED ROTATION AND CONNECTED TO TAKE THE WIRE-IMPOSED TURNING MOMENT, RESTRAINING MEANS TO RESTRAIN ROTATION OF SAID REACTION MEANS AND THEREBY CONTROL THE TENSION IN THE WIRE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |