Abstract: The present invention relates to a Suction nozzle (110) for a suction device (100) for conveyance of cut waste strips (210) of a film web (200) comprising a nozzle duct (10) with a nozzle inlet (12) for suctioning the waste strips (210) and with a nozzle outlet (14) for introducing the waste strips (210) into the suction duct (130), wherein the nozzle duct (10) comprises an inlet portion (12a) adjacent to the nozzle inlet (12) and an outlet portion (14a) adjacent to the nozzle outlet (14) and between the outlet portion (14a) and the inlet portion (12a) an at least one rotation portion (16a) is assembled, whose flow cross section (20) is at least partially twisted over the run of the rotation portion (16a).

Abstract: The machine (1) comprises: an unwinding section (3) of parent reels (Ba, Bb) of web material (Na, Nb); a cutting station (13), comprising a plurality of cutting members (201, 203) to divide the web material (Na, Nb) into longitudinal strips (S); a plurality of winding stations (15); in each winding station (15), a guide arm (31) to guide the longitudinal strip (S), adjustable parallel to the rotation axis (C-C) of the winding mandrel (51). The cutting station (13) comprises sensor members (213, 214) to detect the position of the cutting members (201, 203). A control unit (216) is interfaced with the sensor members (213, 214) of the cutting station (13) and the positioning actuators (27), to position the guide arms (31) parallel to the rotation axis (C-C) of the respective winding mandrel (51) as a function of the position of the corresponding cutting member (201, 203).

Abstract: A tool includes a spool, and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly can include clamping members that are moveable relative to each other to clamp onto a clamped member between the two clamping members. One or more gripping members can be attached to the spool to hold a wire that is wound onto the spool. A driving mechanism can be attached to the spool. The driving mechanism can be configured to rotate the spool and wind the wire onto the spool. A cable-ripping tool can be clamped onto a cable. A portion of a wire from the cable can be gripped with a gripping member of the tool. This gripping can include moving the gripping member relative to a spool of the cable-ripping tool. The spool can be rotated so that the wire rips through a jacket of the cable and winds onto the spool.

Abstract: A lashing assembly lashes together two or more fiber optic telecommunications cables. The lashing assembly comprises at least a first and a second bobbin. As the cables are passed through the first bobbin, twine pays off from the first bobbin and wraps around the cables in a clockwise helix. As the cables are passed through the second bobbin, twine pays off from the second bobbin and wraps around the cables in a counterclockwise helix. In this way, the twine from the first and second bobbins lash the cables together as the cables are passed through the first and second bobbins.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for simultaneously producing wide and narrow slit tape from the same master roll.

Abstract: A method is provided for packaging a continuous thread of a woven material or finished product, such as an absorbent food pad, onto a spool, spindle, or other large roll in indexed layers forming rows, for efficient loading and unloading of the product from the spool. A finished spool formed by rows of indexed layers of a continuous thread of the product is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tape comprising from (i) about 75 wt % to about 99.9 wt % of a thermoplastic polyester, (ii) from about 0.1 wt % to about 25 wt % of a linear low-density polyethylene and (iii) from 0 wt % to about 5 wt % of other components, said tape having a thickness from 5 ?m to 300 ?m and a width from 0.5 mm to 7 mm. This tape shows no twinning and sticking to other tapes after slitting, has very good mechanical properties. When the tape is wound, bobbins having a regular shape can be obtained.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a spool having a length of tubular fabric wound thereupon is disclosed, the tubular fabric being substantially spirally wound upon a core with consecutive windings of the extended length tubular fabric being located close adjacent each other, and with consecutive rows of the extended length tubular fabric overlaying each other on the hollow core. The winding operation simultaneously controls both the lateral position at which the tubular fabric is wound onto the core and the rotation of the core to achieve the tight and highly compact winding operation, with the speed of the winding operation being controlled according to the amount of the tubular fabric which is available at any given time. The tubular fabric is suitable for use in the manufacture of paint roller covers.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a spool having a continuous fabric strip is disclosed which produces an extended length fabric strip made from a plurality of seamed standard lengths of the fabric, the extended length fabric strip being substantially spirally wound upon a hollow core with consecutive windings of the extended length fabric strip being located close adjacent each other, and with consecutive rows of the extended length fabric strip overlaying each other on the hollow core. In a first embodiment, the standard length fabric strips are joined together at their respective contiguous ends using a small strip of heat-activated seaming tape. In a second embodiment, the standard length fabric strips are stitched together at their respective contiguous ends using thread.

Abstract: A method of winding a length of plastic ribbon (such as a zipper of the type used in reclosable packaging) around a cylinder of a spool having a first flange at one end and a second flange at the other end, comprising the following steps: (a) winding the ribbon with a winding tension in a first range when the portion of the ribbon being wound is within a first volume surrounding a central region of the cylinder; and (b) winding the ribbon with a winding tension in a second range when the portion of the ribbon being wound is within second and third volumes surrounding respective portions of the cylinder disposed between the central region and the first and second flanges respectively. To reduce camber in the portions of the wound ribbon disposed in the second and third volumes, i.e., near the respective spool flanges, the upper limit of the second range of winding tension is less than the lower limit of the first range of winding tension, i.e.

Abstract: An improved strip winding machine comprises a machine base and a cutting device, a winding device and a press device formed on the machine base and cooperatively to move the winding strip to be tightened onto the article to be wrapped. The press device is improved with a plurality of rows of press teeth formed on the lower surface of the press device with the lined up direction of the rows in an obscured angle with respect to the movement direction of the winding strip used to wrap an article. The press tooth is substantially in a shape as paramount with four ridges radially formed. And the obscured angle is preferably between five (5) to forty (40) degrees.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a spool having a continuous fabric strip is disclosed which produces an extended length fabric strip made from a plurality of seamed standard lengths of the fabric, the extended length fabric strip being substantially spirally wound upon a hollow core with consecutive windings of the extended length fabric strip being located close adjacent each other, and with consecutive rows of the extended length fabric strip overlaying each other on the hollow core. In a first embodiment, the standard length fabric strips are joined together at their respective contiguous ends using a small strip of heat-activated seaming tape. In a second embodiment, the standard length fabric strips are stitched together at their respective contiguous ends using thread.

Abstract: A roll of knitted pile fabric is disclosed including an extended length fabric strip made from a plurality of seamed standard lengths of the fabric, the extended length fabric strip being substantially spirally wound upon a hollow core with consecutive windings of the extended length fabric strip being located close adjacent each other, and with consecutive rows of the extended length fabric strip overlaying each other on the hollow core. In the preferred embodiment, the standard length fabric strips are joined together at their respective contiguous ends using a small strip of heat-activated seaming tape. The extended length fabric strip is suitable for use in the manufacture of paint roller covers.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a spool having a continuous fabric strip is disclosed which produces an extended length fabric strip made from a plurality of seamed standard lengths of the fabric, the extended length fabric strip being substantially spirally wound upon a hollow core with consecutive windings of the extended length fabric strip being located close adjacent each other, and with consecutive rows of the extended length fabric strip overlaying each other on the hollow core. In a first embodiment, the standard length fabric strips are joined together at their respective contiguous ends using a small strip of heat-activated seaming tape. In a second embodiment, the standard length fabric strips are stitched together at their respective contiguous ends using thread.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for winding a web about a central axis and a rotating mandrel to form a roll. A rolled web product with an alternating winding pattern may be manufactured. A feeding mechanism provides a running web to be wound into a roll. A retainer assembly may be configured for holding the web as it is wound upon the rotating mandrel. The retainer assembly may be configured to accommodate oscillating movement of the rotating mandrel between a clockwise and a counterclockwise direction. The web may be placed upon a roll by winding in one direction and then back again in a second direction repeatedly to form a roll. Retaining means, such as paddles, may be actuated from an active position in contact with the web to a resting position removed from the roll. Paddles may serve to hold the web upon the outer surface of the roll at the time in which the rotating mandrel is changing rotational direction.

Abstract: A package of tape including a plurality of body portions. Each body portion is formed as a series of steps, each step including a plurality of turns of tape that are wrapped about a core. During formation of each step, the winding position of the tape is varied. In one embodiment, the winding position of the tape is oscillated a fraction of the width of the tape per revolution of the core, or during a revolution of the core. In an alternative embodiment, the winding position of the tape is varied by a fraction of the width of the tape in a first direction after each approximately full turn of tape. During formation of an immediately adjacent step in the same body portion, the winding position of the tape is varied by a fraction of the width of the tape in a second direction, opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a spool having a continuous fabric strip is disclosed which produces an extended length fabric strip made from a plurality of seamed standard lengths of the fabric, the extended length fabric strip being spirally wound upon a hollow core with consecutive windings of the extended length fabric strip being located close adjacent each other, and with consecutive rows of the extended length fabric strip overlaying each other on the hollow core. In the preferred embodiment, the standard length fabric strips are joined together at their respective contiguous ends using a small strip of heat-activated seaming tape.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for winding strings of pocketed coils onto a spool. The coil spooling apparatus includes a feed mechanism and a spooler. The feed mechanism includes buffer rollers and an adjustable hollow feed arm. The feed arm terminates adjacent to the spooler. The spooler includes a spool with a horizontally or vertically oriented spool core, a drive mechanism, and a turntable base with a pallet. The drive mechanism powers the rotation of the spool core. The rotation of the spooler winds the string of pocketed coils received from the feed mechanism. The feed mechanism buffers the tension and directs the string of pocketed coils along the horizontal and vertical axis. After the desired size of wound package is reached, the rotation of the spooler ceases. The completed wound package can then be lifted while attached to the spool through the use of a fork lift. The vertical spools can be stored and transported in a vertical position since the core base is flat.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for winding conditioned material onto a spool so as to maintain its desirable properties. In one embodiment, decorative ribbon is conditioned using a curling device and wound onto an elongated spool having a predetermined radius in an alternating, helical lay pattern so as to maintain the curl of the ribbon, and permit easy removal and storage thereof. In a second embodiment, two or more different types or colors of ribbon are wound either concentrically or in juxtaposed orientation onto the same spool. An apparatus for winding one or more of the aforementioned spools is also disclosed. A multi-spool dispenser for the curled ribbon is further described.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a spool having a continuous fabric strip is disclosed which produces an extended length fabric strip made from a plurality of seamed standard lengths of the fabric, the extended length fabric strip being spirally wound upon a hollow core with consecutive windings of the extended length fabric strip being located close adjacent each other, and with consecutive rows of the extended length fabric strip overlaying each other on the hollow core. In the preferred embodiment, the standard length fabric strips are joined together at their respective contiguous ends using a small strip of heat-activated seaming tape.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for winding conditioned material onto a spool so as to maintain its desirable properties. In one embodiment, decorative ribbon is conditioned using a curling device and wound onto an elongated spool having a predetermined radius in an alternating, helical lay pattern so as to maintain the curl of the ribbon, and permit easy removal and storage thereof. In a second embodiment, two or more different types or colors of ribbon are wound either concentrically or in juxtaposed orientation onto the same spool. An apparatus for winding one or more of the aforementioned spools is also disclosed. A multi-spool dispenser for the curled ribbon is further described.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a spool having a continuous fabric strip is disclosed which produces an extended length fabric strip made from a plurality of seamed standard lengths of the fabric, the extended length fabric strip being spirally wound upon a hollow core with consecutive windings of the extended length fabric strip being located close adjacent each other, and with consecutive rows of the extended length fabric strip overlaying each other on the hollow core. In the preferred embodiment, the standard length fabric strips are joined together at their respective contiguous ends using a small strip of heat-activated seaming tape.

Abstract: An automated winding apparatus includes a deflection sheave for directing a flat filament onto a rotating take-up reel. The deflection sheave sequentially moves progressively farther away from the take-up reel in response to information provided by a proximity sensor which detects the position of the outermost filament layer accumulating on the reel. The deflection sheave initially may be moved toward the take-up reel after a predetermined length of filament has been wound.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to dispose a tape around the hub portion of a rotatable reel disposed within a tape cartridge, said hub including a pair of flanges extending outwardly therefrom and arranged to contain said tape, each of said flanges having an inner surface, said tape disposed on said hub such that a first edge of a first portion of said tape is disposed on the inner surface of a first flange and such that neither of the edges of a second portion of the tape are disposed on the inner surface of that first flange.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for winding a web of tapes or yarns to a plurality of packages, wherein a plurality of winding positions are arranged side by side on a long side of the apparatus, with at least one package being wound in each winding position. To distribute the tapes or yarns of the web, a yarn guide bar and a plurality of yarn guides are provided, the yarn guides being associated with respective ones of the winding positions. In this process, the web of tapes or yarns is guided above the winding positions in a distribution plane that extends transverse to the long side of the apparatus. The yarn guide bar is movable so as to permit unimpeded access to the winding positions in a doffing plane which is parallel to the long side of the apparatus, to facilitate doffing of the full packages with the aid of an auxiliary device which can be guided in the doffing plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for continuously reeling a paper web, especially a high-gloss magazine paper web, around a reel spool. The apparatus comprises means for guiding the paper web towards the reel spool, means for winding the paper web around the reel spool to form a paper roll, and means for positioning the paper web on the roll in different axial positions with respect to said reel spool. The means for positioning the paper web on the roll in different axial positions comprises oscillating means provided for an oscillating movement of the reel spool in cross direction of the paper web.

Abstract: An apparatus for winding tape includes a cantilevered support arm for supporting in a winding position a core onto which the tape is to be wound with a surface drive roller pivotal to a position engaging the outside of the package for causing rotation of the package in the driving position about a longitudinal axis of the arm. A lay-on roller directs the tape on to the core such that the rotation of the core acts to wind the tape into the package. The lay-on roller is driven by a lead screw in movement longitudinally of the axis to form a generally cylindrical package structure of the tape. With the lay-on roller in a retracted position to one side, the finished package on the support arm is moved by a rotatable drive head rotating about a vertical axis from the winding position away from the drive roller to a doffing position and simultaneously an empty core is moved from the doffing position over the drive roller to the winding position.

Abstract: A device is provided for picking up fabrics from plantation fields which comprises a frontally mounted capturing device (9), through which a spread-out fabric (8) may be pulled in while forming a narrow strand. A rotatable shaft (11) is axially placed on the vehicle in order to be able to receive a reel (10). Between the capturing device (9) and the reel (10), there are hollow cylinders (14,14′,14″) for guiding the strand of fabric in a gathered state to the reel (10). In the proximity of the reel, there is also an oscillating arm (12) for evenly distributing the strand of fabric onto the reel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to wind hose into a hose package such that the hose may later be dispensed from the hose package without twisting. The apparatus includes a drum for winding the hose thereon and an indexer for feeding the hose onto the drum such that the hose forms the hose package. The hose package includes a plurality of first loops forming a first coil adjacent a first end of the drum and a plurality of second loops forming a second coil adjacent a second end of the drum. The first and second loops are alternately formed such that the hose extends from the first coil to the second coil at a crossover point between the coils after each loop is formed. When the hose package is removed from the apparatus an inner end of the hose is inserted between the first and second coils past a periphery of the coils. In this arrangement, the hose may be drawn out from the hose package without twisting of the hose.

Abstract: A strip is wound at a winding location onto a winding support stand carrying a rotatable elongate support core while effecting a traversing movement of the strip back and forth along the core to form a large package of the strip of diameter up to 8 feet and of length tip to 8 feet. Such a package is supported on the stand and the core during transportion from the supply location to an end use machine and during unwinding until the core is emptied of the strip. The stand with the emptied core is returned from the end use location to the supply location. The stand can be reduced in effective size while the core remains attached during return by partial collapse and/or, stacking or nesting stands together. A sling attached to the stand can be provided to support the bottom of the package to prevent sagging of material.

Abstract: A method of making a fabric Venetian blind comprises helical winding of a narrow, elongated strip, which, when properly overlapped and bonded along longitudinal glue lines, will form the vanes and front and rear facings of the blind. The strips may be formed of a single, uniform material, or of adjacent, longitudinally extending portions of relatively opaque and relatively translucent fabric. An alternative embodiment uses the same winding technique to similarly form a structure of only translucent fabric, but with pockets for subsequent insertion of opaque vanes. The disclosed method and structure may also be used to form products for other applications.

Abstract: Process for depositing at least one thread or tape (3a, . . . 3d), generally a metal thread or tape, in particular made of magnetic material having a high permeability for an antitheft protection system, on a thin sheet (2) especially a plastic, paper or aluminum sheet, this sheet (2) being able to be joined to another sheet (1) with the thread or tape (3a, . . . 3d) sandwiched between them, the sheet (2) thus furnished with the thread or tape being intended subsequently to be wound up into a reel. The thread or tape (3a. . . 3d) is placed on the sheet (2) along a line (S) which is sinuous with respect to the longitudinal direction (D) of the sheet, the parameters (p, a) of the sinuosity being chosen so that, in a reel formed with the sheet, in one and the same plane passing through the axis of the reel, the thread or tape sections lying in two adjacent turns in the reel and in one and the same plane passing through the axis of the reel are offset transversely.

Abstract: A machine for winding plastic tape on a core comprises a first tape guide fixed transversely on a frame of the machine. A second tape guide attached to a telescoping pivot arm remains aligned to the first tape guide as a linear slide translates the pivot arm transversely across a rotating core. A third tape guide, fixed to the linear slide, feeds the tape from the second tape guide to the rotating core. The tape aligning features of the machine provide large roll package diameters and high winding speeds.

Abstract: An edgewise winding system for a thin, flat-type conductor wire is arranged for winding the wire edgewise on a winding shaft while supplying the wire onto the shaft preferably in a direction substantially along the axial line of the shaft. To this end, the system includes a winder having a support face out of which the winding shaft projects, and a wire erector having an engaging face engaged with the wire supplied edgewise on the shaft to urge the wire against the support face of the winder for preventing just wound portion of the wire from falling and a wire supply part for guiding the wire in the direction substantially along the axial line of the winding shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making an elastomeric web. Generally stated, the process includes moving a first web (26) along an appointed machine-direction (28) of the process, and delivering a plurality of elastomeric strands (30) moving along the machine-direction. The elastomeric strands (30) have been elastomerically stretch to an elongation of at least about 50 percent, and the plurality of elastomeric strands (30) have been laterally distributed along an appointed cross-direction (32) of the process. The elastomeric strands (30) are positioned at a spaced distance (34) from the first web (26), and an adhesive is applied to the elastomeric strands (30) and the first web (26) while the elastomeric strands are at the spaced distance (34) from the first web (26). A second web (36) is laminated to the first web (26) with the elastomeric strands (30) sandwiched between the first and second webs to provide an elastomeric laminate, composite web (24) attached together with the adhesive.

Abstract: Relatively narrow width, relatively fragile ribbon is payed off of a traverse wound, relatively much larger width core and is guided over a bar, which has a concave, smoothly curved surface, so as to minimize back and forth, side to side wandering of the ribbon as the ribbon is being payed off the core. The curved surface of the bar includes a number of roller bearings that are mounted side by side on the bar and that serve to minimize friction as the ribbon is guided and passed over the curved surface of the bar.

Abstract: A device for rewinding used heat transfer foil onto an empty takeup spool so that heat transfer foil can be easily, compactly and cleanly disposed. The device is provided with a rotating takeup spool onto which the used heat transfer foil is wound. The used heat transfer foil is guided onto the takeup spool in an orderly sequence by a reciprocating arm of a travelling guide block which moves parallel to the takeup spool and travels in unison with rotation of the spool. The power train which powers rotation of the takeup spool and reciprocation of the arm is provided with a slip-type clutch disk which allows the takeup spool to speed up, slow down, and stop and start rotating in response to availability of used heat transfer foil.

Abstract: The machine for producing vulcanized rubber tubes comprises two mutually opposite head sections, each having a base that supports two spindles. At least a first one of the two head sections has motorized spindles. A corresponding tubular core is rotated constantly, during operation, between the mutually opposite spindles of the two head sections and is supported, along its span, by supporting elements that are fixed to a supporting frame interposed between the two head sections. The two motorized spindles connected to the first head section are each supported together with a respective drive unit on a first slider that is movably coupled to the corresponding base. The slider is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane such that its upper part is exposed frontally to the operator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for taking up a narrow sheet member which is a tire component in which disordered winding by detecting a difference between a delivery velocity and a takeup velocity of the narrow sheet member using a dancer member, and by controlling a drive motor of a bobbin using the detected signal in such a way that the takeup velocity and the delivery velocity are equal to each other.

Abstract: A take-up apparatus for tape type non-twisted carbon fiber bundles, in which a traverse guide unit consists of an introduction guide roller disposed so that an angle .theta..sub.1 between the introduction guide roller and the axial direction of the bobbin is substantially 90.degree., a final guide roller disposed so that an angle .theta..sub.e between it and the axial direction of the bobbin is -5.degree..+-.10.degree.(i.e., -15.degree. to +5.degree.), and at least one intermediate guide roller disposed between the introduction guide roller and final guide roller so that an angle difference between an intermediate guide roller and an adjacent guide roller is not more than 45.degree.. A take-up apparatus is also disclosed for tape type non-twisted carbon fiber bundles, in which a traverse guide unit has a helically continuing curved guide surface, an initial portion, i.e.

Abstract: A take-up apparatus is disclosed for tape type non-twisted carbon fiber bundles, in which a traverse guide unit consists of an introduction guide roller disposed so that an angle .theta..sub.1 between the introduction guide roller and the axial direction of the bobbin is substantially 90.degree., a final guide roller disposed so that an angle .theta..sub.e between it and the axial direction of the bobbin is -5.degree..+-.10.degree. (i.e., -15.degree. to +5.degree.), and at least one intermediate guide roller disposed between the introduction guide roller and final guide roller so that an angle difference between an intermediate guide roller and an adjacent guide roller is not more than 45.degree.. A take-up apparatus is also disclosed for tape type non-twisted carbon fiber bundles, in which a traverse guide unit has a helically continuing curved guide surface, an initial portion, i.e.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically winding ribbons of edge trim metallic scrap into a compact ball generated by a side trimming machine including a scrap collection pit located behind the side trimming machine, a conveyor system for transporting the metallic scrap from the collection pit to a winding machine having a tapered mandrel around which the metallic scrap is wound. The scrap winding machine further includes an ironing roll which compacts the metallic scrap as it is wound and a ball ejection means which removes the compacted ball from the winding machine. The conveyor system includes a first sheave and cable system located in the collection pit and a second sheave and cable system extending at an incline from the pit to the winding machine. The sheave and cable systems include a plurality of spring loaded drag hooks for engaging the metallic scrap. The winding machine further includes a parting shear located on an edge of a trailing door which severs the ribbon as the trailing door is closed.

Abstract: An apparatus for retrieving marine seismic cable uses an endless traction member which defines a helical path of at least two turns for pulling the cable in a uniform fashion without forming overlapping layers.

Abstract: A weft yarn store for a loom comprises a drum adapted to receive a weft yarn supply, a winder for winding weft yarn on the drum and means for retaining the weft yarn at the runoff end of the drum upon the completion of picking. A retaining element of the retaining means is adjustable by means of a controllable drive in the peripheral direction of the drum. When this element moves together with the running-off yarn during the braking thereof, the yarn can be retained smoothly. The weft yarn can therefore be metered accurately and smoothly.

Abstract: A strand accumulator apparatus for the transitory accumulation of moving strand material is disclosed which includes a strand accumulator drum and first and second sets of rolls carried by the accumulator drum and arranged in a generally circular pattern about the central axis of the drum with a plurality of grooves formed in the peripheral surface of each roll. First and second guide means cooperate with first and second sets of rolls to guide the incoming and outgoing strands of material to and from the rolls of the accumulator drum. The accumulator drum is rotated about its central axis in one direction to accumulate strand and in the opposite direction to pay out the accumulated strand.

Abstract: In construction of a pin control type weft reservoir, a control pin once registered at a stand-by position upon initiation of weft insertion is brought to an operative position right after the initiation of weft insertion for simple adjustment in operation timing of the control pin and for successful separate reservation of weft on the reservoir drum without any substantial ill influence of weft slack caused by the provisional recession of the control pin.

Abstract: There is disclosed a thread-feed device having a stationary winder drum storing a supply of thread which can be wound-on by means of a rotatable winder arm and removed overhead from the winder drum, and having a first monitoring device which automatically controls the rotary movement of the winder arm as a function of the length of the supply of thread formed. Within the region of the withdrawal end of the winder drum there is arranged a second monitoring device which gives off a first signal to a control unit upon each pass of the thread through its monitoring region during the withdrawal of the thread. The control unit counts the first signals and, as soon as their number reaches a predetermined adjustable value which corresponds to the desired required length of thread, there is given off a second signal by which a thread gripper is actuated so that the thread-feed device delivers precisely measured lengths of thread, such as required for instance for the filling insertion on jet looms.

Abstract: A machine for the continuous wet treatment of textile thread formations has two wet treatment stations each with a reel and three rotating rollers to take up a thread formation. A drive permits running either the reel or the rollers. A thread-laying device can be synchronized with the rotation of the reel by means of cog wheels. Each reel has a driven squeezing part. A drying station follows the wet stations with two thread take-up rollers and a spool station. The purpose of this machine is to treat, specifically to mercerize thread. The machine does not produce in excess nor does it produce substandard quality.

Abstract: A cord winder featuring a number of rotating planetary drums which orbit about a fixed sun drum can be used as a collection and pay-out structure for cord, strands, rope and the like. Orbiting of the planetary drums is assured by a crank or spring motor. During this orbiting the planetary drums are imparted to rotate about their respective axis and simultaneously layer the strand on the sun drum.

Abstract: A stationary gear is keyed to a center shaft which is supported longitudinally in a frame. Gears identical with the stationary gear mesh therewith as equally spaced satellites therearound. The satellite gears are fixed on respective satellite shafts, which are mounted for rotation in and between a pair of longitudinally spaced plates that are mounted for rotation on the center shaft. Cylinders, on which are defined helical grooves for engaging a line, are keyed to the respective satellite shafts for rotation therewith. The helical grooves of the respective cylinders have a transverse pitch angle per revolutions of the respective cylinders and plates that is a function of the distance between centers of adjacent cylinders and the center angle subtended thereby, the common diameter of center and cylinder gears, and the diameter of the engaging line, that add up closest to "1H" and straight tracking to provide a tracking error of less than 0.1.degree. instead of a usual tracking error of 3.degree..