US3570553A
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Tying mechanism
Assignee: Battelle Development Corp
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Filing: 1968-08-30
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1988-08-30
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for tightly joining a cluster of wires, cables or combinations thereof. The wires and/or cables may be limited to access from only one side. The cluster of wires or cables are joined together by wrapping a relatively stiff wire around the cluster. The wrapping means includes a rotatable disc having a central opening continuous with a radial opening extending through the periphery of the disc. A pulley is positioned near the periphery of the disc. The opening of the disc is placed over the cluster of wires or cables and the cluster is positioned essentially in the central opening of the disc. One end of a length of tying wire is fed past the cluster and about perpendicular to the long axis of the wires or cables in the cluster. The end of the tying wire that has past the cluster is restrained as the disc rotates. The pulley engages the tying wire and forces it around the cluster pulling the unrestrained and unengaged portion of the tying wire over the periphery of the rotating disc where belt friction is applied to the tying wire thereby increasing the wrapping tightness. Other features of the various embodiments of the invention include: a gathering arm to bring the cluster of wires or cables closer together; a wire feed mechanism for automatically supplying the tying wire; a shearing mechanism for cutting the tying wire to length; a clamping mechanism for restraining one end of the tying wire; and, counter rotating heads to wrap the tie wire in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin M Bartilson
- 👤 Gerald A Francis
- 👤 Michael U Widman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/18; B65B13/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables and combinations thereof together, comprising, in combination: a. a rotatable slotted disc with the slot in said disc communicating with a central opening said slot and central opening constructed to receive a cluster of wires having their longitudinal axes substantially perpendicular to said disc and passing through said central opening; b. a pulley on the periphery of said disc, the central axis of said pulley being substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the wires; c. means for passing and guiding a tying wire between said cluster of wires and said pulley; d. self-locking clamping means for fixedly holding one end of said tying wire; and e. means for rotating said disc causing said pulley to engage said tying wire, to traverse in a circle around said cluster of wires and to thereby wrap said tying wire around said cluster of wires.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables and combinations thereof together, comprising, in combination: a. a rotatable slotted disc with the slot in said disc communicating with a central opening said slot and central opening constructed to receive a cluster of wires having their longitudinal axes substantially perpendicular to said disc and passing through said central opening; b. a pulley on the periphery of said disc, the central axis of said pulley being substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the wires; c. means for passing and guiding a tying wire between said cluster of wires and said pulley; d. self-locking clamping means for fixedly holding one end of said tying wire; and e. means for rotating said disc causing said pulley to engage said tying wire, to traverse in a circle around said cluster of wires and to thereby wrap said tying wire around said cluster of wires.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
168 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables, and combinations thereof, comprising, in combination: a. a frame; b. a disc rotatably mounted on said frame, said disc having a slot communicating with a central opening for receiving a cluster of wires having their longitudinal axes substantially perpendicular to said disc and passing through said central opening; c. a pulley on the periphery of said disc, the central axis of said pulley being substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said wires; d. wire dispensing, feed, and guide means mounted on said frame for passing a tying wire between said cluster of wires and said pulley; e. self-locking clamping means mounted on said frame engageable with one end of said tying wire for fixedly holding said one end of said tying wire; and f. means for rotating said disc causing said pulley to engage said tyiNg wire, to traverse in a circle around said cluster of wires and to thereby wrap said tying wire around said cluster of wires.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
168 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables, and combinations thereof, comprising, in combination: a. a frame; b. a disc rotatably mounted on said frame, said disc having a slot communicating with a central opening for receiving a cluster of wires having their longitudinal axes substantially perpendicular to said disc and passing through said central opening; c. a pulley on the periphery of said disc, the central axis of said pulley being substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said wires; d. wire dispensing, feed, and guide means mounted on said frame for passing a tying wire between said cluster of wires and said pulley; e. self-locking clamping means mounted on said frame engageable with one end of said tying wire for fixedly holding said one end of said tying wire; and f. means for rotating said disc causing said pulley to engage said tyiNg wire, to traverse in a circle around said cluster of wires and to thereby wrap said tying wire around said cluster of wires.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables and combinations thereof in accordance with claim 2 wherein said wire feed and guide means includes a linearly moving clamp for engaging the tying wire and pushing it between said cluster of wires and said pulley.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
197 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables and combinations thereof, comprising, in combination: a. a frame; b. a disc rotatably mounted on said frame, said disc having a slot communicating with a central opening for receiving a cluster of wires having their longitudinal axes substantially perpendicular to said disc and passing through said central opening; c. a pulley on the periphery of said disc, the central axis of said pulley being substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said wires; d. gathering means including a pivotal arm moveable across the open end of said slot in said disc to push said cluster of wires into said central opening of said disc; e. means, mounted on said frame, for supplying a properly cut length of tying wire between said cluster of wires and said pulley; f. clamping means mounted on said frame engageable with one end of said tying wire for fixedly holding said one end of said tying wire; and g. means for rotating said disc causing said pulley to engage said tying wire, to traverse in a circle around said cluster of wires and to thereby wrap said tying wire around said cluster of wires.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
197 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables and combinations thereof, comprising, in combination: a. a frame; b. a disc rotatably mounted on said frame, said disc having a slot communicating with a central opening for receiving a cluster of wires having their longitudinal axes substantially perpendicular to said disc and passing through said central opening; c. a pulley on the periphery of said disc, the central axis of said pulley being substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said wires; d. gathering means including a pivotal arm moveable across the open end of said slot in said disc to push said cluster of wires into said central opening of said disc; e. means, mounted on said frame, for supplying a properly cut length of tying wire between said cluster of wires and said pulley; f. clamping means mounted on said frame engageable with one end of said tying wire for fixedly holding said one end of said tying wire; and g. means for rotating said disc causing said pulley to engage said tying wire, to traverse in a circle around said cluster of wires and to thereby wrap said tying wire around said cluster of wires.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables and combinations thereof in accordance with claim 4 wherein said means for supplying a properly cut length of tying wire includes a supply reel, a linearly moving clamp for engaging the tying wire, pulling it from said supply reel and pushing it between said cluster of wires and said pulley, and a shear for cutting said tying wire after it is positioned between said cluster of wires and said pulley.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables and combinations thereof in accordance with claim 5 wherein said (i) gathering means, (ii) means for supplying a properly cut length of tying wire, (iii) clamping means and (iv) means for rotating have a common source of power and are activated and deactivated sequentially in the order (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables and combinations thereof in accordance with claim 6 wherein said common source of power is pneumatic and sequencing is controlled by mechanically tripped pilot valves.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
156 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables and combinations thereof, comprising, in combination: a. two counter rotatable slotted discs with the slots in each disc communicating with a central opening, said slots being aligned to receive a cluster of wires having their longitudinal axes substantially perpendicular to said discs and passing through said central opening of each of said discs; b. a pulley on the periphery of each of said discs the central axis of each said pulley being substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said cluster of wires; c. means for passing and guiding a tying wire between said cluster of wires and the pulley of each of said discs; d. means for rotating said discs in opposite directions causing each pulley to engage opposite ends of said tying wire, to each traverse in a circle around said cluster of wires and to thereby wrap said tying wire around said cluster of wires.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
156 words
Apparatus for tying a plurality of wires, cables and combinations thereof, comprising, in combination: a. two counter rotatable slotted discs with the slots in each disc communicating with a central opening, said slots being aligned to receive a cluster of wires having their longitudinal axes substantially perpendicular to said discs and passing through said central opening of each of said discs; b. a pulley on the periphery of each of said discs the central axis of each said pulley being substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said cluster of wires; c. means for passing and guiding a tying wire between said cluster of wires and the pulley of each of said discs; d. means for rotating said discs in opposite directions causing each pulley to engage opposite ends of said tying wire, to each traverse in a circle around said cluster of wires and to thereby wrap said tying wire around said cluster of wires.
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) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |