US3969880A
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Machine for manufacturing cables by stranding individual wires
Assignee: Maillefer SA
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Filing: 1975-02-18
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1995-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A machine for manufacturing cables by stranding individual wires, comprising: a pay-out apparatus having four pay-out reels and fixed supports therefor; a stranding apparatus situated after the pay-out apparatus and comprising a forming die receiving the individual wires; a take-up apparatus having a take-up reel, a support for the take-up reel, and a cable-puller for pulling the cable through the die at a predetermined speed; and further comprising wire-tensioning devices disposed between each of the pay-out reel supports and the die, each of the wire-tensioning devices comprising a guide member for one of the wires, disposed at a fixed location and coaxial with a respective one of the reels, a zone situated before the guide member for non-guided passage of a portion of the wire from the reel to the guide member, a motor for driving each of the pay-out reels at a variable speed of rotation, the speed being sufficient to cause the portion of wire to assume the form of a loop under the effect of centrifugal force, thus tensioning the wire through the centrifugal force, and apparatus independent of the cable-puller for controlling the variable speed of rotation, the speed of rotation being constantly the same for all the pay-out reels.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Maillefer
- 👤 Rene Schlaeppi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:04
CPC Classifications
D; D07; D07B; D07B3/00; D07B3/08; D07B3/10; B; B65; B65H; B65H59/00; D07B7/00; D07B7/02; H; H01; H01B; H01B13/00; H01B13/02; D07B2207/00; D07B2207/40; D07B2207/4004; D07B2207/4009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A machine for manufacturing cables by stranding individual wires, comprising: a pay-out apparatus having four pay-out reels and fixed supports therefor; a stranding apparatus situated after said pay-out apparatus and comprising a forming die receiving said individual wires; a take-up apparatus having a take-up reel, a support for said take-up reel, and cable-pulling means for pulling said cable through said die at a predetermined speed; and further comprising wire-tensioning means disposed between each of said pay-out reel supports and said die, each of said wire-tensioning means comprising a guide member for one of said wires, disposed at a fixed location and coaxial with a respective one of said reels, a zone situated before said guide member for nonguided passage of a portion of said wire from said reel to said guide member, means for driving each said pay-out reel at a variable speed of rotation, said speed being sufficient to cause said portion of wire to assume the form of a loop under the effect of centrifugal force, thus tensioning said wire through said centrifugal force, and means independent of said cable-pulling means for controlling said variable speed of rotation, said speed of rotation being constantly the same for all said pay-out reels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A machine for manufacturing cables by stranding individual wires, comprising: a pay-out apparatus having four pay-out reels and fixed supports therefor; a stranding apparatus situated after said pay-out apparatus and comprising a forming die receiving said individual wires; a take-up apparatus having a take-up reel, a support for said take-up reel, and cable-pulling means for pulling said cable through said die at a predetermined speed; and further comprising wire-tensioning means disposed between each of said pay-out reel supports and said die, each of said wire-tensioning means comprising a guide member for one of said wires, disposed at a fixed location and coaxial with a respective one of said reels, a zone situated before said guide member for nonguided passage of a portion of said wire from said reel to said guide member, means for driving each said pay-out reel at a variable speed of rotation, said speed being sufficient to cause said portion of wire to assume the form of a loop under the effect of centrifugal force, thus tensioning said wire through said centrifugal force, and means independent of said cable-pulling means for controlling said variable speed of rotation, said speed of rotation being constantly the same for all said pay-out reels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A machine in accordance with claim 1, wherein said driving means comprise a variable-speed motor, and said pay-out reel supports are parallel rotary shafts each bearing a said pay-out reel and being provided with means for securing said pay-out reel thereto, said shafts being driven in common by said motor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A machine in accordance with claim 2, wherein said pay-out apparatus further comprises a frame, and said shafts are hollow, are mounted on and project out from said frame, and each comprise at their projecting free ends an entry opening, each said opening constituting a respective said guide member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A machine in accordance with claim 2, wherein each said tensioning means further comprises a loop-guard mounted coaxially with a respective said pay-out reel support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A machine in accordance with claim 4, wherein each said loop-guard is integral with a respective said shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A machine in accordance with claim 4, wherein said loop-guards are fixed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
A machine in accordance with claim 4, wherein said loop-guards are cylindrical.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
A machine in accordance with claim 2, wherein each said pay-out reel borne by a said shaft comprises two cheeks, each said shaft is provided with two circular channel members each comprising a flat disc disposed perpendicular to the axis of said shaft and a groove-shaped edge portion at the periphery of said disc, and each said channel member is so disposed as to cover a respective said cheek.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A machine in accordance with claim 8, wherein one of said channel members is integral with said shaft, and the other of said channel members is integral with said pay-out reel securing means and is detachable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A machine in accordance with claim 2, wherein each said shaft is provided with a brake.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
67 words
A machine in accordance with claim 1, further comprising control means acting upon said tensioning means, said stranding apparatus, and said take-up apparatus for causing said tensioning means to be set in operation before said stranding apparatus and said take-up apparatus are set in operation, and for controlling the increase of said force synchronously with the speed of operation of said stranding apparatus and said take-up apparatus.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
A machine in accordance with claim 11, wherein said control means are adapted synchronously to reduce said force and slow down said stranding apparatus and said take-up apparatus, and to keep said tensioning means operating for exerting a minimum tension on said wires until said stranding apparatus and said take-up apparatus have ceased operation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
202 words
A machine for manufacturing cables by stranding individual wires, comprising: a pay-out apparatus having pay-out reels, and fixed supports therefor; a stranding apparatus situated after said pay-out apparatus and comprising a forming die receiving said individual wires; a take-up apparatus having a take-up reel, a support for said take-up reel, and cable-pulling means for pulling said cable through said die at a predetermined speed; and further comprising wire-tensioning means disposed between each of said pay-out reel supports and said die, each of said wire-tensioning means comprising a guide member for one of said wires, disposed at a fixed location and coaxial with a respective one of said reels, a zone situated before said guide member for non-guided passage of a portion of said wire from said reel to said guide member, means for driving each said pay-out reel at a variable speed of rotation, said speed being sufficient to cause said portion of wire to assume the form of a loop under the effect of centrifugal force, thus tensioning said wire through said centrifugal force, and means independent of said cable-pulling means for controlling said variable speed of rotation, said speed of rotation being constantly the same for all said pay-out reels.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
202 words
A machine for manufacturing cables by stranding individual wires, comprising: a pay-out apparatus having pay-out reels, and fixed supports therefor; a stranding apparatus situated after said pay-out apparatus and comprising a forming die receiving said individual wires; a take-up apparatus having a take-up reel, a support for said take-up reel, and cable-pulling means for pulling said cable through said die at a predetermined speed; and further comprising wire-tensioning means disposed between each of said pay-out reel supports and said die, each of said wire-tensioning means comprising a guide member for one of said wires, disposed at a fixed location and coaxial with a respective one of said reels, a zone situated before said guide member for non-guided passage of a portion of said wire from said reel to said guide member, means for driving each said pay-out reel at a variable speed of rotation, said speed being sufficient to cause said portion of wire to assume the form of a loop under the effect of centrifugal force, thus tensioning said wire through said centrifugal force, and means independent of said cable-pulling means for controlling said variable speed of rotation, said speed of rotation being constantly the same for all said pay-out reels.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
183 words
A machine for manufacturing cables by stranding individual wires, comprising: a pay-out apparatus having pay-out reels and fixed supports therefor; a stranding apparatus situated after said pay-out apparatus and comprising a forming die receiving said individual wires; a take-up apparatus having a take-up reel, a support for said take-up reel, and cable-pulling means for pulling said cable through said die at a predetermined speed; and further comprising wire-tensioning means disposed between each of said pay-out reel supports and said die, each of said wire-tensioning means comprising a frame rotatable about an axis, two guide members mounted on said frame about said axis, a pulley member mounted on said frame between said guide members for causing a section of one of said wires extending between said guide members to follow a non-straight path, and means for rotating said frame at a variable speed of rotation whereby said wire section is subjected to centrifugal force, thus tensioning said wire, and means independent of said cable-pulling means for controlling said variable speed of rotation, said speed of rotation being constantly the same for all said frames.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
183 words
A machine for manufacturing cables by stranding individual wires, comprising: a pay-out apparatus having pay-out reels and fixed supports therefor; a stranding apparatus situated after said pay-out apparatus and comprising a forming die receiving said individual wires; a take-up apparatus having a take-up reel, a support for said take-up reel, and cable-pulling means for pulling said cable through said die at a predetermined speed; and further comprising wire-tensioning means disposed between each of said pay-out reel supports and said die, each of said wire-tensioning means comprising a frame rotatable about an axis, two guide members mounted on said frame about said axis, a pulley member mounted on said frame between said guide members for causing a section of one of said wires extending between said guide members to follow a non-straight path, and means for rotating said frame at a variable speed of rotation whereby said wire section is subjected to centrifugal force, thus tensioning said wire, and means independent of said cable-pulling means for controlling said variable speed of rotation, said speed of rotation being constantly the same for all said frames.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |