US4041683A
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Machine for coiling lamp filaments
Assignee: Gluhlampenfabrik AG
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Filing: 1975-03-10
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1995-03-10
Abstract
Abstract In a machine for coiling a filament-wire for incandescent lamps or gas discharge tubes, a support-wire is continuously fed through an axial bore of a high-speed spindle. A reel supplying the filament-wire is integral with the spindle near the outlet end of the bore where the filament-wire is helically wound on the support-wire after having passed over a guiding edge of an arm protruding from a rotor mounted for free rotation on the spindle. The guiding edge extends along a parabola having its focal point on a rim of the reel adjacent to the coiling location. A braking device acting on the rotor is automatically controlled for maintaining a constant tension on the filament-wire as a function of the decrease in the radius of supply of filament-wire on the reel.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Heimlicher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01K; H01K3/00; H01K3/02; H01K3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A machine for coiling filaments for incandescent bulbs or gas discharge tubes comprising, a motor-driven spindle, a supply reel mounted on said spindle for holding a supply of filament-wire, a rotor carrying a guide member mounted on said spindle, a motor-driven feed means for continuously advancing a support-wire through said spindle, said filament-wire describing a path between an unwinding location on said reel and a coiling location adjacent to an end of said spindle where said filament-wire is coiled on said support-wire, said guide member including a projecting arm adapted to deviate said filament-wire along said path, said rotor and said guide member being freely rotatable under the influence of said deviated filament on said spindle, said reel being integral in rotation with said spindle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A machine for coiling filaments for incandescent bulbs or gas discharge tubes comprising, a motor-driven spindle, a supply reel mounted on said spindle for holding a supply of filament-wire, a rotor carrying a guide member mounted on said spindle, a motor-driven feed means for continuously advancing a support-wire through said spindle, said filament-wire describing a path between an unwinding location on said reel and a coiling location adjacent to an end of said spindle where said filament-wire is coiled on said support-wire, said guide member including a projecting arm adapted to deviate said filament-wire along said path, said rotor and said guide member being freely rotatable under the influence of said deviated filament on said spindle, said reel being integral in rotation with said spindle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The machine defined in claim 1, further comprising a braking device and control means, said braking device acting upon said rotor, and said control means automatically controlling said braking means for maintaining a constant tension on said filament-wire as a function of the decrease in the radius of said supply of filament-wire on said reel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The machine defined in claim 1, wherein said guide member comprises a guiding edge, and said reel comprises a rim adjacent to said coiling location, said guiding edge extending along a parabola having its focal point on said rim.
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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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |