Abstract: There is described a labeling machine for dispensing labels derivable from a web travelling along a feed path and applying them to articles travelling along an article path. The machine includes a web supply reel; a dispenser to unwind the web off the supply reel and for feeding the web towards an affixing station of the labeling machine, at which the labels are sequentially applied to the articles sequentially arriving thereat. The dispenser including a driver to control the advancement along the feed path of the web from which labels are derivable in accordance with the advancement along the article path of the articles to which the labels are to be applied; and a web tension control selectively actuatable to exert on the supply reel a torque directed against the unwinding sense of the web.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing cushioning wrap material includes a box having a dispensing opening in communication with an interior of the box. A roll of interleaf material is rotatably positioned within the box such that a free end of the interleaf material can extend through the dispensing opening, and a roll of expandable sheet material in an unexpanded form is rotatably positioned within the box adjacent the first roll of sheet material such that a free end of the expandable sheet material can extend through the dispensing opening. A tensioning assembly is operably associated with the roll of expandable sheet material to control rotational resistance thereof. The interleaf material and the expandable sheet material can be concurrently pulled out of the box in abutting contact by a user and the rotational resistance of the roll of expandable sheet material causes the expandable sheet material to expand in thickness and length.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for the interleaf winding of materials, especially adhesive, sticky, or tacky materials, which method involves maintaining a tension in the liner material at the point where it is mated with the material being wound.

Abstract: A method and device for the storing of an elementary semifinished element in a plant for the differentiated production of tyres, wherein the elementary semifinished element is deposited, associated with a service film, on a collection support, into coils substantially disposed in side by side relationship forming adjacent layers deposited in opposite spiralling directions, at a predetermined winding angle, and wherein winding portions are present that are obtained by depositing the elementary semifinished element at a winding angle substantially equal to 0, for a circumferential angle less than 360°, in the transition between different spiraling directions. The winding angle is determined as a function of the dimensional parameters of the collection support and the elementary semifinished element.

Abstract: A textile machine receives yarn from a yarn-feeding device via a yarn-recovering device provided with a motorized reel having a passage for the yarn, which extends between an inlet port open to the middle of the free end of the reel and an outlet port formed on the lateral surface of the reel; the tension of the yarn being maintained constant on a reference value by adjusting elements, on the basis of a measured tension signal generated by a sensor; a consumption indicator being obtained to detect an interruption in the delivery of yarn, the adjusting elements being temporarily disabled and the yarn-recovering device being temporarily enabled to rotate at a speed modulated on the basis of the measured tension signal for maintaining the tension of the yarn constant on the reference value, if an interruption in the delivery of yarn is detected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an unwinder for a packaging machine, in particular for a thermoformer or tray sealer, comprising a holding mandrel provided for receiving thereon a film reel having a film wound thereon. The unwinder comprises a measuring module configured to detect a distance to an end face of the film wound on the film reel and/or a distance to a stop member.

Abstract: A method for equipping a material web processing machine to process material webs includes setting the material web processing machine as a function of material web processing-specific parameter data so as to process the respective material web in a job-individual manner with the material web processing machine. The material web processing-specific parameter data is received electronically in an automated manner on the material processing machine by an electronic data interface device and is subsequently provided electronically to a device configured to control and/or regulate the material web processing machine.

Abstract: Wire used for beading is coiled on a rotably mounted reel in a dispenser having a reel brake bearing against the reel with the wire passing through a channel as extended to the exterior of the dispenser with the wire frictionally engaging both the walls of the channel and a resilient element pressing against the wire to modulate the force required to withdraw the wire from the dispenser to a value which is high enough to prevent spontaneous unwinding of the wire from around the reel but still allowing easy removal from the dispenser when desired.

Abstract: There is provided a system for readily and efficiently fabricating a wound coil composed of a bobbinless coil. The system includes a coil winding device having an upper jig to which an upper plate is attached and a lower jig to which a lower plate is attached which are provided so as to be relatively displaceable and a tension device for applying predetermined tension to a wire rod fed from a wire rod supplying source. The coil winding device is provided with a claw section having first through third split claws that function as a winding section around which the wire rod is wound between the upper and lower plates and that slide in a radial direction when the upper jig is assembled coaxially with the lower jig.

Abstract: A dispensing system for dispensing cutting wire to be used in a glazing panel cut out procedure has a mounting device with a docking station for docking a wire store device. The wire store device mounts on the docking station in order to dispense the wire. The mounting device can have a rotary means operable to pay out cutting wire from the system. The rotary means is controllable to adjust the applied torque required to operate the rotary means.

Abstract: Methods and systems for supplying a web of packaging material to an indexing-motion packaging machine include rotating a roll of a web of packaging material, sensing changes in position of a dancer caused by rotation of the roll, rotating the roll at a starting speed of rotation that is based upon sensed changes in position of the dancer, and then maintain substantially constant tension in the web of flexible packaging material during indexing motion of the packaging machine.

Abstract: A fishing line spool holder capable of holding multiple spools of the same or differing sizes, the spool holder having braking members to retard rotation of a spool when line is being unwound from the spool. The spool holder has removable rods such that differing groupings of spools with different sizes may be accommodated.

Abstract: There is provided a system for readily and efficiently fabricating a wound coil composed of a bobbinless coil. The system includes a coil winding device having an upper jig to which an upper plate is attached and a lower jig to which a lower plate is attached which are provided so as to be relatively displaceable and a tension device for applying predetermined tension to a wire rod fed from a wire rod supplying source. The coil winding device is provided with a claw section having first through third split claws that function as a winding section around which the wire rod is wound between the upper and lower plates and that slide in a radial direction when the upper jig is assembled coaxially with the lower jig.

Abstract: On any given powerboat and any given day on the water the activities of different types of riders/watersports enthusiasts may need ski ropes of different lengths to encompass the experience level of the rider and or the type of watersports activity. The type of powerboat, the experience level of the rider, the amount of wake generated at given distances “off” the powerboat can vary. It is beneficial to be able to adjust the “off” distance of the rider from the powerboat to ensure the rider can use the optimal portion of the powerboats wake to perform tricks. This patent will describe a device that will enable the controlled dispensing, retraction and storage of the ski rope, free from tangles and knots while providing a means to measure, adjust and control the “off” distance of the ski rope for all types of watersports activities and rider experience levels.

Abstract: A cable handling system mounted to a mobile robot to dispense and retrieve cable at zero tension includes a cable reel drive and a downstream tension roller drive that includes an idler. As a cable passes through the tension roller drive, position along the length of the cable and/or the cable speed is monitored accurately by a sensor attached to the idler. A system controller in communication with the sensor controls the cable reel drive and the tension roller drive for dispensing and retrieving cable downstream of the tension roller drive.

Abstract: There is provided a resistance generating device including a resistance generating unit disposed inside the rotation axis, the resistance generating unit having an inner ring and an outer ring, one of the inner ring and the outer ring being combined with the rotation axis and the other one of the inner ring and the outer ring being combined with the fixed part, the one being rotated with respect to the other one while generating a rotational resistance, and a switch part disposed inside a surface of the rotation axis.

Abstract: A method and device for installing synthetic turf uses a motorized turf rollout vehicle and a frame removably carried by the vehicle, the frame holding a roll of synthetic turf on a spindle at a first, forward end thereof. The roll and spindle are held in an orientation that is transverse to the first forward direction, and have a transverse dimension that extends beyond that of the vehicle. As the vehicle moves forward in the first direction, the vehicle engages and pulls the roll of turf, and the vehicle also moves on top of the just-unrolled portion of the turf. This accurately and efficiently places the turf on and over the base, in a desired position. Because the vehicle moves on top of the just unrolled section of turf, the present invention eliminates direct contact with, and disruption to, the underlying prepared base.

Abstract: The insert for roll paper products is pliable, preferably scent-impregnated, foam material that can be wrapped around a dispensing bar of a rolled paper dispenser, and resiliently grips the bar while adding friction to the total dispensing system. The dispensing bar and insert combination is then slid through the hollow core of a rolled paper product. The sleeve has dentate ends that extend beyond the ends of the paper roll. When the product core is rotated while paper is being dispensed, the passage of air through the dentate ends helps to dispense and distribute the scent through the environment proximate the paper dispenser. Moreover, the resilient foam insert provides friction between the paper roll and the foam structure, while also adding friction between the foam structure and the dispensing bar. This feature acts as a brake to prevent excess rollout of the rolled product when being dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a trailer for lifting and transporting cable reels. The trailer has a base, a pair of substantially perpendicular cantilevers, and a latch assembly. The cantilevers lift a cable reel off of the ground, and the latch assembly transfers at least a portion of the weight of the reel from the cantilevers to the base. The base is mounted on wheels and can be pulled or pushed by a vehicle connected to the base.

Abstract: A film packing device includes an axle tube having two opposing ends connected with a first handle and a second handle respectively. The axle tube is composed of a plurality of sleeves which are connected in series. Each sleeve has one end formed with a connecting block and an opposing end formed with a connecting trough for insertion of the connecting block of an adjacent one of the sleeves. The length of the axle tube of the film packing device is adjustable by adjusting the number of the sleeves to correspond to the width of a roll of film which doesn't have a reel therein for packing with ease.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for loading a film cassette for gaseous vapor deposition. The invention comprises careful alignment of a film cassette and a supply roll such that film can be transferred from the supply roll to the cassette while minimizing touching, ceasing or cracking the film.

Abstract: When current collecting wires are laid in parallel with each other on a solar cell on which a photosensitive film is formed, a wire tension adjusting mechanism is provided which includes a bobbin holder shaft pivotally held on the side of a frame in a bobbin cassette in a wiring apparatus and a wire bobbin is detachably fixed on the bobbin holder shaft. The wire tension adjusting mechanism further includes a pre-load means for adjusting the torque of the bobbin holder shaft and the tension of each current collecting wire to be drawn out from the wire bobbin held by the bobbin shaft is adjusted.

Abstract: The invention comprises a hose support for supporting a hose extending from a CPAP or oxygen machine to a mask on a user. The hose support comprises a housing, a reel mounted within said housing and having a tape wound thereon, a tensioning mechanism operatively connected to said tape for maintaining a pre-determined tension in said tape, such that the tape extends when under a tension greater than said pre-determined tension and retracts when slack is provided, and a connector attached to a free end of said tape, said connector sized and dimensioned to be secured to a fixed position on the hose. The fixed position defining a tensioned segment of the hose, extending from said connector to the mask. The pre-determined tension is selected to support the tensioned segment of the hose away from the user, and wherein said tape extends and retracts in response to movement of the user, thereby maintaining the tensioned segment away from the user.

Abstract: A fiber tensioning device is provided for a spool of fibers. A hub is rotatably mounted on the support and is adapted to have the spool of fibers mounted thereon. Means on the hub apply a drag force on fibers being drawn from the spool to maintain the fibers in tension.

Abstract: A method for assembly of a stay includes a series of steps that include connecting in the vicinity of an anchoring zone, a new group of N reinforcements to a shuttle located within the sheath of a stay to be installed. The shuttle is driven towards another anchoring zone by means of driving and guiding means. When the shuttle has arrived substantially in the vicinity of the anchoring zone, and as long as entangling is detected between the driving and guiding means in a portion contained substantially between the shuttle and the first anchoring zone, the shuttle is rotated about its main axis in the opposite direction to the said entangling. The group of N reinforcements is then separated from the shuttle. Each reinforcement of the group is tensioned between the anchoring zones. The preceding steps are repeated until the installation of the reinforcements is completed.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a rolled material to a body includes a spindle configured to hold the rolled material. A length of the spindle is at least equivalent to the width of the rolled material. A handle is coupled to the spindle, and a brake mechanism is integral with the handle for controlling a tension of the rolled material as it is applied to the body. The rolled material may be pre-wound on a spool that rotates around the spindle. Actuation of the braking mechanism increases pressure on the rotating spool in order to increase tension on the rolled material. Alternatively, the spindle rotates in conjunction with a shaft within the handle. The braking mechanism applies pressure against the rotating shaft to increase tension in the elongated material. Pre-wound cartridges of rolled material may be successively loaded on to the applicator's spindle for repeated usage of the applicator.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a coil-winding-tool to guide a metallic conductor for the forming of a part of the single-layer-coil. The coil-winding-tool is mounted to rotate around a first axis of rotation for the forming of the part of the coil. A conductor-feeding-drum carries the metallic conductor and is designed to hand over the metallic-conductor to the coil-winding-tool for forming. The conductor-feeding-drum is carried by a fixture. The fixture is mounted to rotate around a second axis of rotation, to allow a rotation of the conductor-feeding-drum around the second axis too. The first axis of rotation of the coil-winding-tool is perpendicular to the second axis of rotation of the conductor-feeding-drum, to allow the execution of the winding by the rotation of the coil-winding-tool and by the rotation of the conductor-feeding-drum.

Abstract: A web system, such as a printing web system, having reduced power consumption is disclosed. Power consumption is reduced by joining the unwind and rewind shafts of the web system together through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT allows the unwind and rewind rolls to provide torque to each other as well, allowing fewer drive motors and/or drive motors of smaller size to be used in the web system.

Abstract: A device for laying a thin metal wire taken from a coil of wire stock onto a surface, in particular onto the surface of a sheet, using a presser. The device includes a mechanism exerting mechanical tension in a region of the wire that lies between the rotary coil of wire stock and the presser, and a wire-guiding device provided in the region. The wire-guiding device includes a tensioning device that acts directly on the wire taken off the coil of wire stock. That makes it possible effectively and appreciably to compensate for changes in relative speeds at which the wire and the sheet progress.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a strip of absorbent product in the form of a roll, of the type comprising a roll, formed of a wound strip of absorbent product, axially delimited by a first lateral side and a second lateral side, a dispenser for dispensing the absorbent product in the form of a roll, of the type comprising a frame and a cover which is mounted such that it can move, means for holding and guiding the rotation of the roll with respect to the frame, which means comprise a first holding element for holding the roll and which is borne by the frame, and a second guiding and positioning element which is borne by the cover such that it is fixed in terms of rotation and which can be housed axially in a lateral housing of the roll, characterized in that the second guiding and positioning element comprises at least one projecting portion on which an internal wall of the second housing is able to slide for guiding the rotation of the roll if the roll is a complementary roll, and which is able to dig into the stri

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process used for packaging a product in a web of material that has a zipper attached thereto. The process includes providing a web of material having first and second edges and a zipper including first and second interlocking members. The first and second interlocking members of the zipper are interlocked together. The first interlocking member of the zipper is attached to the web at an intermediate portion of the web between the first and second edges of the web. The second interlocking member has an attachment region that is facing away from the web. One edge of the web is folded away from the zipper and toward the other edge of the web. Unit operations are performed on the zipper to create zipper segments from the zipper while the zipper is exposed. Each of the zipper segments is associated with an individual food package made from the web.

Abstract: There is provided a system for readily and efficiently fabricating a wound coil composed of a bobbinless coil. The system includes a coil winding device having an upper jig to which an upper plate is attached and a lower jig to which a lower plate is attached which are provided so as to be relatively displaceable and a tension device for applying predetermined tension to a wire rod fed from a wire rod supplying source. The coil winding device is provided with a claw section having first through third split claws that function as a winding section around which the wire rod is wound between the upper and lower plates and that slide in a radial direction when the upper jig is assembled coaxially with the lower jig.

Abstract: There is provided a resistance generating device including a resistance generating unit disposed inside the rotation axis, the resistance generating unit having an inner ring and an outer ring, one of the inner ring and the outer ring being combined with the rotation axis and the other one of the inner ring and the outer ring being combined with the fixed part, the one being rotated with respect to the other while generating a rotational resistance, and a switch part disposed inside a surface of the rotation axis.

Abstract: The present invention describes a device for measuring and setting the web tension on a printing press (8) comprising several inking units (Dn), in which device measuring means (Mm,n) for measuring the web tension and setting means (Fn) for setting the web tension are provided, using which the web tension can be set actively in the case of unsteady web tension conditions. The invention is characterized in that at least one measuring means (Mm,n) and at least one setting means (Fn) are disposed in such a manner that the web tension can be measured and set between the print areas of two inking units. A control device is provided, which controls the at least one setting means based on the measured values of the at least one measuring means (Mm,n).

Abstract: A printing apparatus, an associated method, and computer program of designing a floating roller in a tensioning system for a closed loop belt comprises inputting an external radius of the floating roller, a measure of elasticity of the belt, a thickness of the belt, a width of the belt, and angles over which the belt contacts the floating roller; and adjusting a mass of the floating roller and a rotational inertia of the floating roller such that the floating roller maintains a constant tension on the closed loop belt.

Abstract: A method for feeding a yarn (F) under constant tension to a yarn processing point of a textile machine (T) distant from spool (2) or equivalent support from which the yarn (F) unwinds, the tension of said yarn (F) being controlled in proximity to the spool (2) such that this parameter is monitored and controlled immediately after the yarn (F) has been unwound from the spool (2), the yarn (F) fed to the textile machine (T) cooperating, before reaching said processing point on the machine (T), with a series of thread guide elements (8) which modify the tension of the regulated tension. A second tension control is effected in proximity to the textile machine (T), said control being used for further adjustment of the tension of the yarn (F) in proximity to the spool (2) to hence regulate the tension of the yarn (F) entering the machine (T) to a predetermined constant value.

Abstract: The tensioning device for belts and the like comprises a supporting base (2), a winding reel (6) which can rotate relative to the base (2) about a respective axis of rotation (A1), a ring gear (13) which rotates integrally with the reel (6), an operating lever (14) for rotating the reel (6) in a first predetermined direction of rotation (S1) for winding the belt, a ratche mechanism (39), operating on the ring gear (13) and designed to prevent the reel (6) from rotating in a second direction of rotation (S2) opposite to the first predetermined direction (S1), the ratchet mechanism (39) comprising respective release means for allowing belt unwinding by reel (6) rotation in the second direction of rotation (S2). Further, the ratchet mechanism (39) comprises a first tooth (19) for engagement with the ring gear (13), the first tooth being designed to oscillate about two respective axis of oscillation (O1, O2).

Abstract: The invention concerns a creel (2) comprising a plurality of winding heads (7) from which several yarns of the same type or of different types are drawn simultaneously by means of a winding machine (3). Said creel comprises at least one dynamic yarn tension device (6) which is associated with each winding head and at which a variable braking force is applied to the yarn to produce a predetermined yarn tension. Each yarn tension device (6) can be activated by means of an associated drive motor (20). Said creel (2) comprises a control device for controlling the yarn tension based on the angular speed or the yarn speed during a start-up and/or an interruption of the winding machine (3), as well as a regulator (25) for regulating the yarn tension during the normal stationary phase of the winding machine (3). The control device and the regulator (25) are designed such that the yarn tension or the output tension of each yarn can be maintained at a substantially constant level relative to a setpoint value.

Abstract: A method and device is provided for reducing the tension on an elastomeric feed strip. The method includes providing a device for engagement with the feed strip, pushing the feed strip forward by the device when the feed strip stops or when the tension exceeds a certain value, and then pushing the strip in the direction of travel.

Abstract: Tension in a web of material that is passing through a web treatment machine, such as a web-fed rotary printing press, is controlled. The desired value for the web tension is modified to counteract defects that may influence web tension during production operation of the web treatment machine. The modification of the web tension is done in advance of, or concurrently with the arrival of the defect that influences the web tension.

Abstract: A parallel spinning process, in particular for filaments, e.g. for textile or industrial applications, made from polymers such as, for example, PET or PA, in each case having a thread interlacing device between two godets for each individual thread, the godets being moved in relation to one another during the piercing or feeding operation in such a way that each individual thread is automatically threaded into its interlacing device associated therewith, and the angle of wrap in the operating mode is at least from 85° to at most 200°, preferably from 175° to 185°.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for winding card clothing onto a roll with a roll drive unit and a brake device acting on the card clothing for generating a winding pretension in the region of the card clothing between the roll and the brake device. The procedure of winding should be improved by this device. In this respect, the brake device includes at least one braking roller, pressing onto the outer side of the card clothing and running with it, and a brake-force device producing the braking force, whereby the brake-force device brakes the card clothing indirectly via the braking roller.

Abstract: A hose reel has a drum (4) having a damper (15) for damping rotational movement of the drum in at least one direction, corresponding to the unwinding of a hose pipe from the drum. The damper prevents unwanted unwinding of hose pipe from the drum due to inertia in the latter.

Abstract: A dispensing machine for wipe material with the reel in a frontal position of the type includes a housing (2), a cover (3), a drum (4), a cutting device (5-6) built into the drum, a cam and start sprig for starting and returning the drum and a device to prevent loops in the material paid out from the reel (B) of material. The device includes a reel holder (16) capable of engaging and positioning itself on a fixed support (17) physically joined to the rear wall of the bottom of the housing, said reel holder being rotatably mounted on support (17) in opposition to a spring and in that the reel holder is devised to position itself on a long bearing surface (17b) of support (17), being locked into position relative to the latter and in that the reel holder co-operates with the core or spindle of the reel of wipe material in order to drive it.

Abstract: A device for compensating length variations of tensioned cables, with a substantially constant tension, including a contrast element, which is meant to be interposed between one end of the tensioned cable and an anchoring element and is adapted to generate an elastic reaction which can vary as a function of the length variation of the cable. The device includes elements for connecting the contrast element to the cable which are suitable to convert the elastic reaction of the contrast element into a substantially constant tension applied to the cable, regardless of its length, over a preset length variation range.

Abstract: A web tension maintaining roll in a scroll sign module is arranged with its axis parallel to a rotatable second roll, both rolls being arranged for rotation between laterally spaced apart side frame members. For each roll, a short shaft projects from opposite side frame members toward each other for the roll to rotate about the common axis of the shafts. A motor driven drive shaft whose axis is transverse to the axes of rotation of the rolls has a worm fastened to the shaft adjacent each of the rolls. The worms are drivingly engaged, respectively, with worm wheels that are supported for rotation about the axis of the short shafts and about the rotational axis of the rolls. The worm wheel for the tension roll is coupled in driving relationship to the tension roll by way of a spiral spring whose inner end is connected to the worm wheel and whose outer end is connected to the tension roll.

Abstract: A coiled material dispenser with automatic spring retractor for respooling wire and the like after a portion of the material has been removed. The dispenser being capable of adaptably receiving different size spools is suspended at or near a work station where a portion of such material is required to be despooled and removed for use. The spring rewinder automatically retracts at least a portion of the excess material back onto the spool. A brake arm allows the respooling of the material to be stopped at any point by simply releasing tension on the material.

Abstract: A wire dispenser for dispensing coiled wire, such as welding wire, wherein the dispenser uses a wire guiding arm which rotates about the spool upper flange. The wire guide arm is mounted upon a vertical column supported by the spool end flange through a base plate concentrically located upon the spool flange. Selectively usable mounting structure defined on the base plate permits the dispenser to be used with spool end flanges having different sizes of hole dimensions and a cam type locking detent mounted upon the base plate firmly locks the base plate with respect to the spool flange. The wire guiding structure mounted upon the column includes a flexible tube permitting the wire guide to be most efficiently related to various sizes of wire coils and an adjustable arm supporting the flexible tube permits operators of ordinary skill to readily accommodate the dispenser to various sizes of spools.

Abstract: A method of processing an endless synthetic yarn is disclosed, wherein the yarn is withdrawn from a spinneret, and advanced into contact with a feed system which is operated under conditions which produce slippage between the feed system and the advancing yarn. As a result, a constant frictional force is exerted on the yarn irrespective of fluctuations of other parameters, and a precisely defined reduction of the yarn tension is achieved which facilitates the subsequent winding of the yarn into a package.