Abstract: This winding-apparatus comprises a spindle or collet on which strand or roving is wound and an oscillating mechanism carrying a traverse guide and a follower. The follower is in contact with the circumference and activates an excitation element which continuously acts on a hydraulic or an electric motor which operates the oscillating apparatus. In this way, the oscillating apparatus moves progressively away and by a continuous motion from the spindle as the spool grows. The follower 14 is balanced around an oscillation axis Z-Z to exert a minimal force on the spool. The application disclosed is the winding of strand formed of glass filaments coming from a bushing.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for winding a continuous strand formed from an attenuable material is disclosed. An end face of a winding collet includes strand-engaging elements spaced about the periphery of the end face of the collet that engage the strand as it is brought against the face of the collet. There are at least three strand-engaging elements on the face of the collet. The strand is conducted from the strand-engaging elements to the starting drum and is wound on the collet until it reaches operating speed. When the winding collet is at its operating speed, the strand is urged onto a winding sleeve to form the winding.