US3717311A
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Apparatus for packaging linear material
Assignee: Owens Corning
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Filing: 1970-09-30
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1990-09-30
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for collecting linear material such as glass strand into a wound package on a rotating mandrel that uses a member exerting a constant pressure radially inwardly against the moving axial surface of the package during package build-up and that includes means responsive to the speed of the axial surface to control the rotating speed of the package.
Inventors
- 👤 R Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H54/00; B65H54/02; B65H54/28; B65H54/36; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
Apparatus for packaging linear material comprising: a mounting; a horizontal collector rotatably mounted about a fixed axis onto which advancing linear material is wound into a package; means for rotating the collector; a support member on the mounting extending lengthwise of the collector; a traverse guide for the linear material adjacent to the collector; means for reciprocating the traverse guide to distribute the linear material on the package; a cylindrically shaped pressure member extending parallel to and in the same horizontal plane as the collector carried by the support member; means movably mounting the support member on the mounting to permit horizontal movement of the cylindrical member along a straight line path away from the axis of rotation of the collector comprising a horizontally disposed fixed straight rod on the mounting spaced from and oriented to extend in a direction transversely of the collector, a horizontally disposed fixed longitudinal channel member on the mounting in a vertical plane with the rod and on the same side of the collector as the rod, the channel member being spaced a greater distance from the collector than the rod, the support member including a tubular portion telescoped on the rod for movement along the rod and two horizontally disposed spaced apart guide feet engaging the channel member for movement along the channel; and means for urging the cylindrically shaped member against the axial surface of a winding package with a substantially uniform force throughout formation of the package, the axial surface of the winding package moving as the package increases in diameter to push the cylindrically shaped member radially from the axis of rotation of the collector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
Apparatus for packaging linear material comprising: a mounting; a horizontal collector rotatably mounted about a fixed axis onto which advancing linear material is wound into a package; means for rotating the collector; a support member on the mounting extending lengthwise of the collector; a traverse guide for the linear material adjacent to the collector; means for reciprocating the traverse guide to distribute the linear material on the package; a cylindrically shaped pressure member extending parallel to and in the same horizontal plane as the collector carried by the support member; means movably mounting the support member on the mounting to permit horizontal movement of the cylindrical member along a straight line path away from the axis of rotation of the collector comprising a horizontally disposed fixed straight rod on the mounting spaced from and oriented to extend in a direction transversely of the collector, a horizontally disposed fixed longitudinal channel member on the mounting in a vertical plane with the rod and on the same side of the collector as the rod, the channel member being spaced a greater distance from the collector than the rod, the support member including a tubular portion telescoped on the rod for movement along the rod and two horizontally disposed spaced apart guide feet engaging the channel member for movement along the channel; and means for urging the cylindrically shaped member against the axial surface of a winding package with a substantially uniform force throughout formation of the package, the axial surface of the winding package moving as the package increases in diameter to push the cylindrically shaped member radially from the axis of rotation of the collector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
274 words
Apparatus for packaging linear material comprising: a mounting; a horizontal collector rotatably mounted about a fixed axis onto which advancing linear material is wound into a package; means for rotating the collector; a support member on the mounting extending lengthwise of the collector; a traverse guide for the linear material adjacent to the collector; means for reciprocating the traverse guide to distribute the linear material on the package; a cylindrically shaped pressure member extending parallel to and in the same horizontal plane as the collector carried by the support member; means movably mounting the support member on the mounting to permit horizontal movement of the cylindrical member along a straight line path away from the axis of rotation of the collector comprising a horizontally disposed fixed straight rod on the mounting spaced from and oriented to extend in a direction transversely of the collector, a horizontally disposed fixed longitudinal channel member on the mounting in a vertical plane with the rod and on the same side of the collector as the rod, the channel member being spaced a greater distance from the collector than the rod, the support member including a tubular portion telescoped on the rod for movement along the rod and two horizontally disposed spaced apart guide feet engaging the channel member for movement along the channel; and means for urging the cylindrically shaped member against the axial surface of a winding package with a substantially uniform force throughout formation of the package, the axial surface of the winding package moving as the package increases in diameter to push the cylindrically shaped member radially from the axis of rotation of the collector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
274 words
Apparatus for packaging linear material comprising: a mounting; a horizontal collector rotatably mounted about a fixed axis onto which advancing linear material is wound into a package; means for rotating the collector; a support member on the mounting extending lengthwise of the collector; a traverse guide for the linear material adjacent to the collector; means for reciprocating the traverse guide to distribute the linear material on the package; a cylindrically shaped pressure member extending parallel to and in the same horizontal plane as the collector carried by the support member; means movably mounting the support member on the mounting to permit horizontal movement of the cylindrical member along a straight line path away from the axis of rotation of the collector comprising a horizontally disposed fixed straight rod on the mounting spaced from and oriented to extend in a direction transversely of the collector, a horizontally disposed fixed longitudinal channel member on the mounting in a vertical plane with the rod and on the same side of the collector as the rod, the channel member being spaced a greater distance from the collector than the rod, the support member including a tubular portion telescoped on the rod for movement along the rod and two horizontally disposed spaced apart guide feet engaging the channel member for movement along the channel; and means for urging the cylindrically shaped member against the axial surface of a winding package with a substantially uniform force throughout formation of the package, the axial surface of the winding package moving as the package increases in diameter to push the cylindrically shaped member radially from the axis of rotation of the collector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus of claim 1 where the cylindrical member is rotatably mounted.
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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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |