Abstract: A belted elevator system (10) includes a hoistway (14) and an elevator car (12) suspended in the hoistway (14) via a suspension member (16) and drivable along the hoistway (14). The suspension member (16) is routed over a plurality of sheaves (18). A sheave (18) of the plurality of sheaves includes a shaft (36) defining a central axis of the sheave (18), the sheave (18) rotatable about the central axis. A sheave outer member (38) is operably connected to the shaft (36) and rotatable about the central axis. The sheave outer member (38) includes a sheave outer surface (44) interactive with the suspension member (16). The sheave outer member (38) is formed from a molded plastic material.

Abstract: A system for dispensing film wrap is disclosed, the system comprises a dispenser having a first connector portion and second connector portion spaced apart from the first connector portion. A roll of film wrap comprising a core having film wrap wound thereon is configured to extend between the first connector portion and the second connector portion. At least one end of the wall of the core and/or the edge of the film wrap is profiled and interlockable with a complimentary interlocking member located at the remote end of the first or second connector portion so as to prevent lateral movement of the film wrap with respect to the first and second connector portions of the dispenser. This beneficially reduces slippage of the film wrap when it is being used to wrap a load.

Abstract: A spool apparatus includes a first flange with a first layer of conformable material defining an inner face of the first flange and a second flange with a second layer of conformable material defining an inner face of the second flange. Methods are also provided where a first end winding of a first layer of windings is pressed into the inner face of the first flange such that the first layer of conformable material of the first flange conforms the inner face of the first flange into a shape of a circumferential surface portion of the first end winding.

Abstract: An apparatus according to one embodiment includes a motor having a rotor, a take up reel coupled to the rotor, and a damping layer positioned between the rotor and the take up reel. The damping layer is constructed of a visco-elastic material. An apparatus according to another embodiment includes a motor having a rotor, a clutch coupled to the rotor, and a damping layer positioned between the rotor and the clutch. The damping layer is constructed of a visco-elastic material.

Abstract: The mandrel is formed from flexible and elastic material, and after the roll is wound, the mandrel is pulled longitudinally and withdrawn from the roll of paper to form a coreless roll.

Abstract: A guide for guiding a magnetic data storage tape has a curved support portion for supporting a major tape surface and at least one flange adjoining the support portion. At least in a region of transition between the support portion and the at least one flange, the guide has an under coating of a diamond like carbon material, tungsten carbide, or similarly wear resistant material, and a surface coating having lower surface tension than the under coating. A tape guide apparatus and a method of making a tape guide are also disclosed.

Abstract: A reel includes a hub formed in a cylindrical-tube-shape with a base portion, on an outer peripheral surface of which a recording tape is wound; a base side flange portion that projects-out to a radial direction outer side of a base portion side of the hub; a flange member configured in a disc-shape or an annular-plate-shape of a material with an elastic modulus at least equal to a material that constitutes the hub, the flange member being coaxially joined to an opening end portion of the hub; a metal plate formed in a circular-plate-shape or an annular-plate-shape, which is fixed coaxially to the base portion of the hub; and a groove wall that is formed integrally with the base portion of the hub and forms a groove portion which is continuous around the entire periphery between the groove wall and an outer peripheral surface of the metal plate.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a reel including a substantially cylindrical hub, around an outer peripheral surface of which a recording tape is wound, and flanges provided at end portions of the hub, includes entering a pelletized resin material and a fibrous conductive material whose length is longer than a pellet length of the resin material into a molding machine to mold the hub and the flanges, thereby providing conductivity to the hub and the flanges.

Abstract: A reel comprising a hub formed in the shape of a cylindrical tube with a base, on an outer peripheral surface of which a recording tape is wound; a base side flange portion that projects-out to a radial direction outer side of a base portion side of the hub; a flange member configured in a disc shape or an annular plate shape of a material with an elastic modulus at least equal to a material that constitutes the hub, the flange member being coaxially joined to an opening end portion of the hub; a metal plate formed in a circular plate shape or an annular plate shape, which is fixed coaxially to the base portion of the hub; and plate retention portions that are formed integrally with the base portion of the hub and touch an outer peripheral surface of the metal plate at at least four locations, which are at equal intervals in a circumferential direction of the hub.

Abstract: A method and is disclosed for the production of winding cores having a solid wood exterior. The method comprises adhering a plurality of staves about the exterior of the extruded wood core, such that those staves form a shell.

Abstract: A core (16) for a roll of material, which core (16) comprises a body portion (18), a first member which is removably secured to a first end (22) of the body portion (18), a first bore (24) through the first end member (20), a second end member (26) which is removably secured to a second end (28) of the body portion (18), a second bore through the second end member (26), a third bore (30) through the body portion (18), the first, second and third bores all having a common longitudinal axis, the first bore (24) having a smooth inner surface (32) whereby the first bore (24) is able to receive a chuck (34) such that centering of the chuck (34) is facilitated by the smooth inner surface of the first bore (24), the second bore having a smooth inner surface (32) whereby the second bore is able to receive a chuck (34) such that centering of the chuck (34) is facilitated by the smooth inner surface (32) of the second bore, the body portion being made of a metal, and the first and second end members (20, 26) each being

Abstract: A cable spool that has a body including a perimeter façade. An opening extends a thickness of the body. A track structure is formed with the perimeter façade to retain a cable. The opening is dimensioned to retain a terminal that connects to one end of the cable.

Abstract: A wooden cable reel has a drum made of a plurality of staves and flanges secured at the ends of the drum. A steel support ring is rolled from a strip to have a diameter corresponding to the interior diameter of the drum and the ends of the strip are welded together. The support ring extends around the interior of the drum intermediate its ends and is secured to the drum from the inside by fasteners extending through the ring and into the interior surface of the drum. The support ring resists inwardly directed forces applied to the drum when cable is wound onto the reel and thus prevents the drum from deforming or collapsing.

Abstract: A reel (100) comprises: an adapter (101) having a shaft hole (104); a cylindrical-shaped core portion (102) where the adapter (101) is held on an inner periphery side thereof; and two disc-shaped flange portions (103) each being formed radially with respect to an axis of the core portion (102) so as to extend from an edge of the core portion (102), and a material for the adapter (101), which is different from materials for the core portion (102) and the flange portions (103), has an abrasion loss of not greater than 15 mg by 1000-cycle Taber abrasion test (load: 1 kgf, abrasion ring: CS-17). This realizes a conductive reel which can suppress dust generation from a part thereof where the dust generation is more likely to occur.

Abstract: A reel includes a hub formed in a cylindrical-tube-shape with a base portion, on an outer peripheral surface of which a recording tape is wound; a base side flange portion that projects-out to a radial direction outer side of a base portion side of the hub; a flange member configured in a disc-shape or an annular-plate-shape of a material with an elastic modulus at least equal to a material that constitutes the hub, the flange member being coaxially joined to an opening end portion of the hub; a metal plate formed in a circular-plate-shape or an annular-plate-shape, which is fixed coaxially to the base portion of the hub; and a groove wall that is formed integrally with the base portion of the hub and forms a groove portion which is continuous around the entire periphery between the groove wall and an outer peripheral surface of the metal plate.

Abstract: A core (2) for receiving wound sheet material, which core (2) comprises a tube (4), a first end member (6) inserted in a first end (8) of the tube (4), and a second end member (10) inserted in a second end (12) of the tube (4), the core (2) being such that it is able to be earthed in order to enable the discharge of static electricity from the core (2), and the earthing (16) being such that it is effected by a chuck (14) of a machine handling the core (2) during use of the core (2) whereby the static electricity is discharged through the machine.

Abstract: The invention of the present application provides a reel, which comprises a cylindrical resin hub with a base and an outer peripheral surface around which a recording tape is wound, a reel gear formed at an outer surface of a base portion of the hub which engages with a drive gear of a drive device, a metal reel plate provided at the outer surface of the base portion of the hub on a radially inner side of the reel gear by insert molding, a gate trace formed on the base portion of the hub, and a plurality of groove portions formed at regular intervals in a circumferential direction between the reel gear and the reel plate. The groove portions are formed at least at a predetermined area on a virtual straight line connecting a center portion of the hub and a gate trace.

Abstract: Provided is a reel capable of improving the rigidity of the hub and maintaining the tape characteristics. A single resin layer 36 lying below an aluminum ring 112 in an axial direction of the reel hub 32 and having a wall thickness t2 of 0.8-1.7 mm can suppress the partial rigidity reduction of the reel hub 32. This can suppress the partial characteristic deterioration of a recording tape T wound on the reel hub 32 (partial broadening of the width of the recording tape T, etc.). Besides, crack occurrence can be reduced in the single resin layer 114 of the reel hub 32.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a magnetic tape reel. The magnetic tape reel comprises a hub on which a magnetic tape is wound, and a flange provided on at least one of upper and lower ends of the hub. The flange comprises a surface coating on at least a portion of a surface thereof on the hub side, the surface coating having a hardness equal to or greater than a hardness of an edge surface of the magnetic tape. A further aspect of the present invention relates to a magnetic tape cartridge comprising a magnetic tape and the magnetic tape reel.

Abstract: A reel or spool package has opposing sidewalls or flanges formed of the specified or appropriate substrate and connected by a core formed of a flowable material which sets or cures to harden, such as a two part expandable polyurethane foam. The foam is applied into a partition, which may be a paper ring, by an injection and metering device. The chemistry of the flowable material may be altered to change density, rigidity and flexibility as required by package stresses. The polyurethane foam is an effective adhesive medium, thereby forming the core and connecting the sidewalls to form the package.

Abstract: A reel is provided including a cylindrical hub onto which a recording tape is wound; an upper flange that is integrally provided at the hub, and that extends from one end portion of the hub; and a lower flange that includes a bottom wall to which a reel plate is fixed, and that is welded to the other end portion of the hub, in order that deformations and surface runout of the flanges can be suppressed without increasing number of process and/or manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A reel in which the planarity of a reel plate after insert molding may be ensured. The reel plate is formed into a concave shape, and by insert molding, the reel plate is made substantially flat. When a reel plate is insert molded, the reel plate is deformed in the direction to protrude in the direction to the outside of the reel by shrinkage stress of resin after molding. Therefore, by concaving the reel plate in advance into a concave shape, even if the reel plate is protruded by the shrinkage stress of the resin after insert molding, the amount of protruding may be absorbed by the amount of concaving, and the shape of the reel plate may be made substantially flat. That is to say, the planarity of the reel plate may be obtained. By doing so, the meshing of the reel gear that surrounds the reel plate with the drive gear on the rotation shaft side of the drive device may be improved.

Abstract: A recording tape cartridge which can be loaded into a drive device having a reel on which a recording tape is wound and which is rotatably accommodated in a case, the reel including: a resin-formed main portion which includes a reel hub formed in a tubular shape having a floor, the recording tape being wound around an outer peripheral surface of the reel hub; and a substantially disc-shaped metal plate attached firmly to an outer surface of a floor portion of the reel hub, wherein a gate portion, through which a resin material is introduced at the time of molding the main portion, is provided at a radial direction outer side of the metal plate.

Abstract: A yarn carrier is provided in the form of a yarn winding tube having a yarn catch insert. The yarn winding tube is a hollow cylindrical tube having a longitudinal axis extending lengthwise between its first and second opposite ends. The tube has a hole through its surface for receiving a yarn catch insert. The yarn catch insert includes a first member and a second member, each having an inside surface. When positioned within the hole, the inside surfaces of the first and second members face each other and form a string-up groove therebetween. After a yarn winding and unwinding process, the yarn catch insert may be removed from the hole in the tube, the first and second member may be separated, and the string-up groove may be cleaned. The yarn catch insert may then be re-inserted into the hole and the tube may be reused for winding.

Abstract: A winding core, a winding core assembly for winding web materials, and a method are provided. The winding core includes a hollow cylindrical core member having an inner surface, an outer surface, and first and second ends. A chuck-engaging layer is located on the inner surface of the core member, wherein the chuck-engaging layer is softer than the core member.

Abstract: An improved web-winding means with a durable thermoplastic polyester resin or polyester resin blend support structure and web capture slot (gate) formed in an interior portion of the support structure. The interior portion is joined to an inner annular surface that has increased lubricity, toughness and creep resistance resulting in decreased debris generation plus increased structural integrity and dimensional stability.

Abstract: A reel has: a hub which is cylindrical, which is molded of a resin material, and around which a recording tape is wound; and a flange provided at an end portion of the hub, and holding a transverse direction end portion of the recording tape. A ring-shaped member formed of metal is provided at the hub by insert molding. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a reel in which can maintain a highly-accurate configuration of the hub, regardless of environmental changes.

Abstract: A reel has: a cylindrical hub, which is molded of a resin material, and around which a recording tape is wound; a pair of flanges provided at end portions of the hub, and holding transverse direction end portions of the recording tape; and a ring-shaped member formed of metal and disposed at an inner side of the hub, at least one portion of an outer peripheral surface of the ring-shaped member contacting an inner peripheral surface of the hub. The ring-shaped member of the reel contacts a substantially central portion, in a heightwise direction, of the inner peripheral surface of the hub.

Abstract: A reel or spool package has opposing sidewalls or flanges formed of the specified or appropriate substrate. A core is positioned between the sidewalls. An insert is positioned into a center aperture of the core. A flowable adhesive material may be injected through an aperture in the sidewall and into a chamber that is formed between the insert, the core and the sidewall. The material sets and bonds the core and the sidewall to form the package.

Abstract: A flange is for use in a reel for supporting a wound flexible medium. The reel includes an elongated core defining a longitudinal core axis. The flange includes a first annular wall oriented substantially perpendicular to the axis and engaging the core. A second annular wall is oriented substantially perpendicular to the axis and is offset in an axial direction from the first annular wall. At least one connecting wall interconnects the second annular wall and the first annular wall. A first annular rim is attached to the first annular wall or the second annular wall and is oriented substantially parallel to the axis.

Abstract: A reel has: a cylindrical hub, which is molded of a resin material, and around which a recording tape is wound; a pair of flanges provided at end portions of the hub, and holding transverse direction end portions of the recording tape; and a ring-shaped member formed of metal and disposed at an inner side of the hub, at least one portion of an outer peripheral surface of the ring-shaped member contacting an inner peripheral surface of the hub. The ring-shaped member of the reel contacts a substantially central portion, in a heightwise direction, of the inner peripheral surface of the hub.

Abstract: A spool for a dual-bearing reel that allows accurate casting to be performed is provided. A spool includes a tubular bobbin trunk, and flange portions that project radially outward on both sides of the bobbin trunk. The flange portions include inner flange portions and outer flange portions. The inner flange portions are formed on both ends of the bobbin trunk, project radially outward, and are integrally formed with the bobbin trunk. The outer flange portions are formed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the inner flange portions, and radially project outward. The outer flange portions are outsert formed on the inner flange portions. The bobbin trunk is made from an aluminum alloy, and the outer flange portions are made from a magnesium alloy.

Abstract: A rotatable composite reel apparatus for use in association with an axle for winding, storing, transporting and unwinding various windable materials therewith, including a tubular spindle member and first and second composite platform members, held together by one or more straps passing through aligned apertures in the first and second composite platform members. At least one of the first and second platform members is fabricated at least in part, from a high-density composite fiberboard and perpendicular corrugated paperboard material. Corrugated paperboard material is also employed in the construction of at least one of the first and second platform members.

Abstract: A composite core tube is provided for the winding of a web of material. A hollow cylindrical core is covered by a water-resistant rigid sleeve in a heat fit manner to provide a winding surface. The sleeve is selected and finished to control the winding characteristics of the core.

Abstract: A reel has: a cylindrical hub, which is molded of a resin material, and around which a recording tape is wound; a pair of flanges provided at end portions of the hub, and holding transverse direction end portions of the recording tape; and a ring-shaped member formed of metal and disposed at an inner side of the hub, at least one portion of an outer peripheral surface of the ring-shaped member contacting an inner peripheral surface of the hub. The ring-shaped member of the reel contacts a substantially central portion, in a heightwise direction, of the inner peripheral surface of the hub.

Abstract: A reel has: a hub which is cylindrical, which is molded of a resin material, and around which a recording tape is wound; and a flange provided at an end portion of the hub, and holding a transverse direction end portion of the recording tape. A ring-shaped member formed of metal is provided at the hub by insert molding. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a reel in which can maintain a highly-accurate configuration of the hub, regardless of environmental changes.

Abstract: A pre-wound bobbin for sewing, having a single flange or a pair of flanges, in which one flange of the bobbin comprises a magnetized material such that the flange magnetically adheres to the end wall of a steel bobbin case in which the bobbin is carried in a sewing machine. The flange is sized to provide a contact area with the end wall that, in relation to the magnetic strength of the magnetized material, achieves a magnetic attraction force exceeding the weight of the bobbin so that the bobbin is held in the bobbin case. The flange preferably is flexible.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a feeding bobbin in which, in winding a thermal transfer sheet or image receiving sheet having a different size (width), onto the feeding bobbin, work on the side of a small roll winding device is easy, thermal transfer sheets or image receiving sheets different from each other in size (width) can be used in various thermal transfer printers, and the feeding bobbin can be recycled without the necessity of disposal and without causing any trouble, and to provide a method for recycling the feeding bobbin. The feeding bobbin is a feeding bobbin 1 comprising a common winding shaft 4 and flanges 2 mounted detachably respectively on both ends 61, 62 of the winding shaft 4.

Abstract: In the reel of a magnetic tape cartridge, in which the reel with magnetic tape wound thereon is rotatably housed in a cartridge case, a magnetic metal plate is molded integrally on a reel bottom surface by insert molding. The metal plate is formed into an annular shape having a central hole. In a reel bottom wall closing the central hole of the metal plate with resin injected from a gate at the center of the central hole of the metal plate when the insert molding is performed, a recess is formed between a gate trace at the center portion of the bottom wall and an inner peripheral surface of the central hole of the metal plate.

Abstract: A damper continuous feeding body having a plurality of punched out dampers, each of which is constituted by a viscoelastic body and a restraint body which are laminated on each other, wherein surfaces of the viscoelastic bodies are pasted on a release surface of a continuous liner so that the plurality of dampers are arranged at a predetermined pitch. The damper continuous feeding body allows dampers to be pasted by an automatic machine so as to improve the accuracy of the pasted positions of the dampers and to enhance the efficiency in pasting, and further whereby the dampers can be prevented from being exposed to contamination.

Abstract: A pre-wound bobbin for sewing, having a single flange or a pair of flanges, in which one flange of the bobbin comprises a magnetized material such that the flange magnetically adheres to the end wall of a steel bobbin case in which the bobbin is carried in a sewing machine. The flange is sized to provide a contact area with the end wall that, in relation to the magnetic strength of the magnetized material, achieves a magnetic attraction force exceeding the weight of the bobbin so that the bobbin is held in the bobbin case. The flange preferably is flexible.

Abstract: A cable reel is fabricated from wood and is of open or skeletal design while retaining the strength and ruggedness of traditional solid, metal reels. The reel includes two flanges which are constructed of a plurality of arcuate members fastened together at their ends to form an annular rim. A number of wooden spokes are provided for each rim. A main spoke spans the entire diametrical distance of the annular rim and is attached thereto. The other spokes extend radially from the center to the perimeter of the annular rim.

Abstract: This invention relates to two apparatus and one method for use in spooling composite coiled tubing onto a coiled tubing reel. One apparatus includes the modification of tubing reel cores currently in common use by the direct adhesion of a compliant material to the hub. Another apparatus modifies the commonly used tubing reel hub by affixing several panels concentric to the hub and mounted on compression springs. The method entails the pressurization of the composite coiled tubing prior to spooling onto the tubing reel, and subsequently releasing the pressure within the composite tubing after it has been spooled onto the tubing reel. Both apparatus and the method protect the reel core by absorbing or eliminating the radially inward forces of the composite tubing resulting from the pressurization and corresponding contraction in length of the spooled composite coiled tubing.

Abstract: A wooden spool held together with a novel tie rod assembly and a method of assembly the spool between a pair of dies. The novel tie rod assembly includes elongate tie rods having a bent end or otherwise deformed first end and a plurality of grooveless retaining rings. The tie rods are inserted through the end flanges and the transverse barrel of the of the spool. The retaining rings are pressed axially on the smooth second ends of the tie rods which project axially from one of the flanges. The spool can be assembled between a pair of dies. The base die includes locating recesses to receive the bent ends of the tie rods and the top die includes engaging pins for pressing the retaining rings on the opposite ends of the spool.

Abstract: A composite core tube is provided for the winding of a web of material. A hollow cylindrical core is covered by a water-resistant rigid sleeve in a heat fit manner to provide a winding surface. The sleeve is selected and finished to control the winding characteristics of the core.

Abstract: A tubular or ring-shaped core for winding pressure-sensitive tape has a paper board body and a release-coated outermost ply formed of a strip of polymer film having a release coating on its outer surface and a tacky adhesive layer on its inner surface. The strip is wound onto the core with one edge of the strip folded outwardly away from the core so as to expose the tacky adhesive layer on the folded edge. This folded edge is overlapped by the opposite edge of the strip, thereby placing the tacky adhesive layers on the two edges in contact with each other. A firm bond between the overlapping edges is achieved by the adhesive-to-adhesive contact. In a preferred embodiment, the overlapping edge of the strip overlaps slightly beyond the folded edge onto the unfolded outer surface of the strip. This unfolded portion is treated to promote adhesion of the overlapping edge thereto.

Abstract: A reel or spool package has opposing sidewalls or flanges formed of the specified or appropriate substrate and connected by a core formed of a flowable material which sets or cures to harden, such as a two part expandable polyurethane foam. The foam is applied into a partition, which may be a paper ring, by an injection and metering device. The chemistry of the flowable material may be altered to change density, rigidity and flexibility as required by package stresses. The polyurethane foam is an effective adhesive medium, thereby forming the core and connecting the sidewalls to form the package.

Abstract: Magnetized bobbin cores are preferably wound with sewing thread to obtain sideless, pre-wound bobbins that have beneficial draw-off tensions, draw-off tension uniformity and overspin characteristics. The pre-wound sideless bobbins may thus be satisfactorily used in lock stitch sewing applications due to improved uniformity of draw-off tension combined with reduced bobbin overspin. The magnetized pre-wound sideless bobbins are also especially well suited for end-use sewing applications where automatic bobbin changing equipment is employed. Most preferably, the core is a cylinder formed of a thermoplastic or thermoset material in which magnetized particles are dispersed.

Abstract: A roll of a recording paper is rotatably contained in a paper magazine. The magazine is provided with a mouth through which the recording paper is drawn out and fed to a printer. A leading edge of the recording paper, is adapted to come into contact with an outer periphery of the roll by a contacting device. The remainder of the roll is indicated by an indicating device. The mouth of the magazine is opened and closed with a shutter unit. The inside of the magazine tightly closed with the shutter unit is kept at constant humidity by a humidity conditioning paper. On the other hand, the roll is caught between a pair of flanges. One of the flanges is biased by plate springs toward the other of the flanges so that the roll is held in the magazine without looseness.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting wound flexible media includes a core, first and second flanges, and at least one locking ring. The core has first and second ends, an inner surface and an outer surface. The first flange, which attaches to the first end of the core, includes a first plurality of flexible fingers that extend axially inward the core adjacent to said inner surface proximate the first end. Likewise, the second flange, which attaches to the second end of the core, includes a second plurality of flexible fingers that extend axially inward the core adjacent to said inner surface proximate the second end. The locking ring urges the first plurality of flexible fingers to the inner surface proximate the first end.