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US4095318A
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Controlled tow stretcher
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1975-07-15
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1995-07-15
Abstract
Abstract This is an improved apparatus for stretching a tow of filaments by the tension caused by driven rolls dragging the tow across drag rolls. The improvement comprises continuously controlling at least one undriven or drag roll proportional to the sensed variation in a ratio of speed between at least one driven roll and at least one drag roll.
Inventors
- 👤 James Gardner Abbott
- 👤 Jerry Wayne Berley
- 👤 Allen Edens Ward, Jr.
- 👤 Sr. Adolph John Brandi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:49
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02J; D02J1/00; D02J1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An apparatus for stretching a tow of filaments comprising said tow traveling serially through, in combination, a nip roll stand, said stand having rolls, drag rolls, and driven rolls, with means to drive said driven rolls, means to mount said rolls, means to sense variation in a set ratio of speed between said nip rolls and said driven rolls, and a speed control device, communicating with said means to sense, said device continuously controlling at least one roll in said nip roll stand proportional to said sensed variation in the ratio of speed, said tow being stretched by the tension on said tow caused by the driven rolls dragging said tow across said drag rolls.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
An apparatus for stretching a tow of filaments comprising said tow traveling serially through, in combination, a nip roll stand, said stand having rolls, drag rolls, and driven rolls, with means to drive said driven rolls, means to mount said rolls, means to sense variation in a set ratio of speed between said nip rolls and said driven rolls, and a speed control device, communicating with said means to sense, said device continuously controlling at least one roll in said nip roll stand proportional to said sensed variation in the ratio of speed, said tow being stretched by the tension on said tow caused by the driven rolls dragging said tow across said drag rolls.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
191 words
An apparatus for stretching a tow of filaments comprising said tow traveling serially through, in combination, a nip roll stand, said stand having rolls, drag rolls, and at least three sets of driven rolls, with electric motor means to drive said driven rolls, means to mount said rolls, means to selectively lock said drag rolls to prevent rotation and at least one of said drag rolls being locked to prevent rotation, means to sense variation in a set ratio of speed between said nip rolls and driven rolls, an eddy current brake, communicating with said means to sense, said brake continuously controlling at least one roll in said nip roll stand, proportional to said sensed variation in the ratio of speed, and said means to sense variation in said set ratio of speed being sensed on a roll on said nip roll stand and on the last of said three sets of driven rolls, and said eddy current brake being applied to two rolls on said nip roll stand, said tow being stretched by the tension on said tow caused by the driven rolls dragging said tow across said drag rolls.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
191 words
An apparatus for stretching a tow of filaments comprising said tow traveling serially through, in combination, a nip roll stand, said stand having rolls, drag rolls, and at least three sets of driven rolls, with electric motor means to drive said driven rolls, means to mount said rolls, means to selectively lock said drag rolls to prevent rotation and at least one of said drag rolls being locked to prevent rotation, means to sense variation in a set ratio of speed between said nip rolls and driven rolls, an eddy current brake, communicating with said means to sense, said brake continuously controlling at least one roll in said nip roll stand, proportional to said sensed variation in the ratio of speed, and said means to sense variation in said set ratio of speed being sensed on a roll on said nip roll stand and on the last of said three sets of driven rolls, and said eddy current brake being applied to two rolls on said nip roll stand, said tow being stretched by the tension on said tow caused by the driven rolls dragging said tow across said drag rolls.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |