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Tension measuring apparatus
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1980-01-14
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Granted: 1981-10-20
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Expires: 2000-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A single-pin guide tensiometer fitted with strain-detecting element that is flattened to respond only in a direction perpendicular to the flat faces of the elements. Moreover by rotating the tensiometer 90 degrees, threadline tension in the opposite direction is measured.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank S. Fountain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:05
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L5/00; G01L5/04; G01L5/10; G01L5/106; B; B65; B65H; B65H59/00; B65H59/40; G01B; G01B7/00; G01B7/16; G01L5/108; G01N; G01N3/00; G01N3/08; G01N33/00; G01N33/36; G01N33/365; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31; G01N2203/00; G01N2203/02; G01N2203/026; G01N2203/0262; G01N2203/0278; G01N2203/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In an apparatus for measuring yarn tension while the yarn is being drawn that includes means for feeding the yarn from a source through a heater to a drawing means, a yarn direction-changing tension-measuring device located between the feed means and the heater comprising: a shaft having a plug attached to one end and a direction-changing guide mounted at its other end around which yarn passes, said shaft being of rectangular cross section with wide flat surfaces several times greater than its narrower surfaces to allow for flexure in response to forces generated during change of yarn direction about said guide, a strain transducer connected to opposite wide flat surfaces of said shaft and means for mounting said plug for limited rotation to detect only forces perpendicular to said wide flat surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In an apparatus for measuring yarn tension while the yarn is being drawn that includes means for feeding the yarn from a source through a heater to a drawing means, a yarn direction-changing tension-measuring device located between the feed means and the heater comprising: a shaft having a plug attached to one end and a direction-changing guide mounted at its other end around which yarn passes, said shaft being of rectangular cross section with wide flat surfaces several times greater than its narrower surfaces to allow for flexure in response to forces generated during change of yarn direction about said guide, a strain transducer connected to opposite wide flat surfaces of said shaft and means for mounting said plug for limited rotation to detect only forces perpendicular to said wide flat surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, including means attached to said plug and extending to the other end of the shaft and surrounding a portion of said guide for limiting flexure of said shaft in the event of tension surges.
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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) | 1984-10-19 | 1985-04-20 | 1985-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-19 | 1989-04-20 | 1989-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-19 | 1993-04-20 | 1993-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |