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US3695525A
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Apparatus for continuously winding up a linear product such as wire
Assignee: Kobe Steel Ltd
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Filing: 1970-03-17
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A continuous wire take-up apparatus having pair of rockable reel supporting frames. A disc is mounted on each pair of reel supporting frames adjacent one end of the reel for rotation therewith. One of the pairs of the frames is rocked down when the associated reel becomes substantially full of the wire. At the same time, a wire guiding sheave is moved axially of the reels to the above of the discs. A wire shifting rod is moved between the reels axially thereof to shift the wire beyond the discs. Claws project from the discs to engage the thus shifted wire and arrest it on the discs. The rotation of the discs cuts the wire between the discs. The cut end of the wire arrested on the disc for the empty reel causes a further length of the wire to be wound up thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuhiko Otani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H54/00; B65H54/02; B65H54/28; B65H67/00; B65H67/04; B65H67/044; B65H67/052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
275 words
An apparatus for continuously winding up a linear product comprising a housing, a pair of framE members each pivotally mounted in said housing on parallel pivotal axes, a take-up reel for each of said frame members, said reels being detachably and rotatably supported in a first position in side by side parallel relationship in substantially the same plane on said frame members, motor means for rotating each of said reels in opposite directions, power means for rocking each of said frame members about said pivotal axes toward and away from each other to a second position whereby one reel is in a plane below that of the other, a disc member mounted on each of said frame members adjacent one end of the reel thereon for rotation therewith, a source means for said linear product, means for guiding said linear product, means for guiding said linear product from said source means alternately to said reels, said linear product running substantially tangential to each of said reels when one of said frame members is in the second position, said guiding means being movable in a horizontal plane above said reel in directions parallel and perpendicular, respectively, to the axes of rotation of the reels, means movable between said reel axially thereof for shifting said linear product axially of said reels beyond said discs, and at least one claw member on the periphery of each of said disc members, said claw member being adapted to engage and cut said linear product and arrest it on said disc member when frame members are in said second position and when said product is shifted axially by said shifting means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
275 words
An apparatus for continuously winding up a linear product comprising a housing, a pair of framE members each pivotally mounted in said housing on parallel pivotal axes, a take-up reel for each of said frame members, said reels being detachably and rotatably supported in a first position in side by side parallel relationship in substantially the same plane on said frame members, motor means for rotating each of said reels in opposite directions, power means for rocking each of said frame members about said pivotal axes toward and away from each other to a second position whereby one reel is in a plane below that of the other, a disc member mounted on each of said frame members adjacent one end of the reel thereon for rotation therewith, a source means for said linear product, means for guiding said linear product, means for guiding said linear product from said source means alternately to said reels, said linear product running substantially tangential to each of said reels when one of said frame members is in the second position, said guiding means being movable in a horizontal plane above said reel in directions parallel and perpendicular, respectively, to the axes of rotation of the reels, means movable between said reel axially thereof for shifting said linear product axially of said reels beyond said discs, and at least one claw member on the periphery of each of said disc members, said claw member being adapted to engage and cut said linear product and arrest it on said disc member when frame members are in said second position and when said product is shifted axially by said shifting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said guiding means includes a pair of horizontal shaft members extending in parallel relationship to one another in a direction perpendicular to said axes of rotation of reels, a pair of block members slidably mounted on said shaft members respectively, a transverse shaft member rotatably extending through said block members, a sheave member mounted on said transverse shaft member for movement therealong, means for moving said sheave member along said transverse shaft member and means for moving said block members along said horizontal shaft members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 2 in which said means for moving said sheave member include screw threads formed externally on said transverse shaft member, a slide member carrying thereon said sheave member for free rotation, said slide member having therein internal screw threads in engagement with said external screw threads on said transverse shaft member, a second motor means, and drive means operatively connecting said second motor means with said transverse shaft member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 3 in which said drive means include a pin member, first and second link members loosely hinged together at one end by said pin member, said first link member being pivotally mounted at the other end on said transverse shaft member, a second pin member, said second link member being loosely pivoted at the other end to said second pin member, a first pulley rigidly mounted on said transverse shaft member, a second pulley rotatably mounted on said first pin member, a first belt member drivingly interconnecting said first and second pulleys, a third pulley mounted on said first pin member and connected to said second pulley for rotation therewith, fourth and fifth pulleys connected together and rotatably mounted on said second pin member, a second belt member drivingly interconnecting said third and fourth pulleys, said fifth pulley being operatively connected to the output shaft of said second motor means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said means for shifting said linear product includes first and second fluid-actuated piston and cylinder assemblies, the first of which being mounted on one of said reel supporting frame members, and the second being mounted on the other of said reel supporting frame members, and product shifting rods connected at one end on the free ends of the piston rods of said assemblies, respectively, said product shifting rods exTending inwardly and upwardly from a respective reel supporting frame member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 5 in which said power means include fluid-actuated piston and cylinder assemblies operatively connected at one end to said housing respectively, said assemblies having their other ends operatively connected to said reel supporting frame members, respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
102 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a pair of rails on said base extending transversely of said axes of rotation of reels on respective reel supporting frame members, said rails being adapted for receiving thereon reels to be rolled into and out of said apparatus, said rails sloping in a direction, and first and second reel stopping means disposed in said rails, said stopping means being retractable down below the surfaces of said rails, said first stopping means being located remotely from said frame members and said second means be located adjacent to and generally beneath said frame members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |