US4511094A
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Winding apparatus
Assignee: Maxwell Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1982-11-22
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Granted: 1985-04-16
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Expires: 2002-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A winding machine for manufacturing transformer cores includes a ribbon-dispensing assembly which travels in a predetermined path about a stationary mandrel to deposit successive layers of ribbon upon the mandrel under controlled tension while applying transverse pressure to the peripheral surface of the winding to press air from between the layers. In the preferred embodiment, a counterbalanced rotating track engages the ribbon-dispensing assembly as it travels around the mandrel. The ribbon dispensing assembly is preferably transported by a chain drive.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry R. Kent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F41/00; H01F41/02; H01F41/0206; H01F41/0213
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Winding apparatus for depositing successive layers of ribbon upon a mandrel to form a winding, comprising: frame means, a mandrel supported by said frame means and having a peripheral support surface, a ribbon dispensing assembly, drive means operatively associated with said frame means and said dispensing assembly to transport said dispensing assembly through a predetermined path about the periphery of said mandrel, and a counterbalanced rotating track which engages said dispensing assembly as it travels through said predetermined path, said dispensing assembly depositing successive layers of ribbon on said peripheral support surface as it travels through said predetermined path, said dispensing assembly including means for applying transverse pressure to an outer exposed surface of the winding as each successive layer of ribbon is applied thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Winding apparatus for depositing successive layers of ribbon upon a mandrel to form a winding, comprising: frame means, a mandrel supported by said frame means and having a peripheral support surface, a ribbon dispensing assembly, drive means operatively associated with said frame means and said dispensing assembly to transport said dispensing assembly through a predetermined path about the periphery of said mandrel, and a counterbalanced rotating track which engages said dispensing assembly as it travels through said predetermined path, said dispensing assembly depositing successive layers of ribbon on said peripheral support surface as it travels through said predetermined path, said dispensing assembly including means for applying transverse pressure to an outer exposed surface of the winding as each successive layer of ribbon is applied thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
122 words
Winding apparatus for depositing successive layers of ribbon on a mandrel to form a winding, comprising: frame means, a mandrel supported by said frame means and having a peripheral support surface, a ribbon dispensing assembly, drive means to transport said dispensing assembly through a predetermined path about the periphery of said mandrel, roller means comprising a roller rotatably mounted upon a pivot arm, said pivot arm being pivotably mounted upon said dispensing assembly and biased to urge said roller toward said winding, said roller being positioned to roll over the peripheral surface of the winding as said dispensing assembly travels through said predetermined path, and a counterbalanced rotating track which engages said ribbon dispensing assembly as it travels through said predetermined path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
Winding apparatus for depositing successive layers of ribbon on a mandrel to form a winding, comprising: frame means, a mandrel supported by said frame means and having a peripheral support surface, a ribbon dispensing assembly, drive means to transport said dispensing assembly through a predetermined path about the periphery of said mandrel, roller means comprising a roller rotatably mounted upon a pivot arm, said pivot arm being pivotably mounted upon said dispensing assembly and biased to urge said roller toward said winding, said roller being positioned to roll over the peripheral surface of the winding as said dispensing assembly travels through said predetermined path, and a counterbalanced rotating track which engages said ribbon dispensing assembly as it travels through said predetermined path.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Winding apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said drive means comprises a roller chain which is mounted upon two sprockets and a motor to drive the roller chain.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
Winding apparatus in accordance with claim 3 wherein said dispensing assembly comprises a chain follower to connect said dispensing assembly to said roller chain, a shaft extending transversely away from said chain follower, a carrier plate fixed to said shaft, a slider rotatably mounted on said shaft and slidingly engaging said rotating track, a plurality of ribbon supply spools mounted on said carrier plate, and ribbon guide means mounted on said carrier plate.
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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) | 1988-04-15 | 1988-10-15 | 1989-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-15 | 1992-10-15 | 1993-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-15 | 1996-10-15 | 1997-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |