US4057195A
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Apparatus for packaging strand
Assignee: Owens Corning
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Filing: 1976-04-07
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Granted: 1977-11-08
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Expires: 1996-04-07
Abstract
Abstract The present invention embraces apparatus for packaging strand. The invention comprises means for supplying a first strand and a second strand and a driven rotatable collet having a first package collection region for the first strand, a second package collection region for collecting the second strand and a temporary collection region. A strand engaging member having a recess, a first guide surface and a second guide surface, is moved along a path to move the first strand and the second strand from the package collection regions to the temporary collection region. The first guide surface is adapted to contact and guide the first strand toward the recess and the second guide surface is adapted to contact the second strand as the member is moved to move the strands to the temporary collection region. The apparatus can also include means for moving the member to move the first strand and the second strand from the temporary collection region to the package collection region. The second strand moves to its package collection region and is removed from the second guide surface while the first strand remains in the recess and then the first strand moves to its package collection region and is removed from the recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard H. Jones
- 👤 Daniel Cox
- 👤 Don R. Gallagher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H54/00; B65H54/02; B65H54/28; B65H54/34; B65H65/00; B65H67/00; B65H67/04; B65H67/044; B65H67/048; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31; B65H2701/312; B65H2701/3122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for packaging strand comprising: a. a driven rotatable collet having a first package collection region for collecting a first strand, a second package collection region for collecting a second strand and a temporary collection region; b. a strand engaging member having a recess, a first guide surface and a second guide surface, the first guide surface and the second guide surface being on opposite sides of the member; and c. means for moving the member along a path to move the first strand and the second strand from the package collection regions to the temporary collection region, the first guide surface being adapted to contact and guide the first strand toward the recess and the second guide surface being adapted to contact the second strand as the member is moved to move the strands to the temporary collection region.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for packaging strand comprising: a. a driven rotatable collet having a first package collection region for collecting a first strand, a second package collection region for collecting a second strand and a temporary collection region; b. a strand engaging member having a recess, a first guide surface and a second guide surface, the first guide surface and the second guide surface being on opposite sides of the member; and c. means for moving the member along a path to move the first strand and the second strand from the package collection regions to the temporary collection region, the first guide surface being adapted to contact and guide the first strand toward the recess and the second guide surface being adapted to contact the second strand as the member is moved to move the strands to the temporary collection region.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the recess and the second guide surface are in spaced apart relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including means for moving the member to move the first strand and the second strand from the temporary collection region to the package collection regions, the second strand being moved to its package collection region and being removed from the second guide surface while the first strand remains in the recess and then the first strand being moved to its package collection region and being removed from the recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 3 including a lift-out means for removing the first strand from the recess as the first strand is moved from the temporary collection region to the first package collection region.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the path along which the member moves is axial of the collet and the first guide surface is at an oblique angle to the path of member movement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the path along which the member moves in axial of the collet and the second guide surface is transversely disposed to the path of member movement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the path along which the member moves is axial of the collet and the recess is traversely disposed to the path of member movement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including movable support means for holding the member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the movable support means includes an air cylinder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
222 words
Apparatus for packaging strand comprising: a. a driven rotatable collet having a first package collection region for collecting a first strand, a second package collection region for collecting a second strand and a temporary collection region; b. a strand engaging member having a recess, a first guide surface and a second guide surface; c. means for moving the member along a path to move the first strand and the second strand from the package collection regions to the temporary collection region, the first guide surface being adapted to contact and guide the first strand toward the recess and the second guide surface being adapted to contact the second strand as the member is moved to move the strands to the temporary collection region; d. means for moving the member to move the first strand and the second strand from the temporary collection region to the package collection regions, the second strand being moved to its package collection region and being removed from the second guide surface while the first strand remains in the recess and then the first strand being moved to its package collection region and being removed from the recess; and e. a lift-out means for removing the first strand from the recess as the first strand is moved from the temporary collection region to the first package collection region.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
222 words
Apparatus for packaging strand comprising: a. a driven rotatable collet having a first package collection region for collecting a first strand, a second package collection region for collecting a second strand and a temporary collection region; b. a strand engaging member having a recess, a first guide surface and a second guide surface; c. means for moving the member along a path to move the first strand and the second strand from the package collection regions to the temporary collection region, the first guide surface being adapted to contact and guide the first strand toward the recess and the second guide surface being adapted to contact the second strand as the member is moved to move the strands to the temporary collection region; d. means for moving the member to move the first strand and the second strand from the temporary collection region to the package collection regions, the second strand being moved to its package collection region and being removed from the second guide surface while the first strand remains in the recess and then the first strand being moved to its package collection region and being removed from the recess; and e. a lift-out means for removing the first strand from the recess as the first strand is moved from the temporary collection region to the first package collection region.
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) | 1980-11-07 | 1981-05-09 | 1981-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-07 | 1985-05-09 | 1985-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-07 | 1989-05-09 | 1989-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |