Abstract: A monitoring device for managing at least one applicator fixture mounted on an applicator which has a magnetic body and connects a terminal to wiring via up and down movement. The monitoring device having a magnetic sensor which is mounted on the applicator and senses the movement of the magnetic body. At least one slave module receives identification information of the applicator fixture and mobility information of the magnetic body sensed by the magnetic sensor. A master module receives the identification information of the applicator fixture and the mobility information of the magnetic body in real time from the at least one slave module, while an interface module generates a monitoring interface indicating the degree of use of at least one applicator fixture by using the identification information of the applicator fixture and the mobility information of the magnetic body.

Abstract: An optical fiber screening test method in which while continuously travelling, an optical fiber passes a tension applying section which applies tension and the optical fiber which has passed the tension applying section is continuously wound by a winding bobbin is provided. The method includes running the optical fiber to which the tension has been applied along a first pulley and a second pulley sequentially, winding the optical fiber by the winding bobbin, and stopping rotation of the winding bobbin when the optical fiber is broken by applying the tension, and performing an adjustment so that an already-wound outer circumferential surface of the winding bobbin on which the optical fiber is already wound is not positioned on an extension line of a linear optical fiber travelling path from the first pulley to the second pulley at a time when the rotation of the winding bobbin is stopped.

Abstract: The yarn cylinder includes a hollow cylindrical body; a groove, almost annularly disposed around the cylindrical body, being formed with four sections of teeth to define four segments; and a plurality of recesses, located beside the groove one by one, each recess having a tapered end, and all tapered ends being toward the same direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to manufacturing elastomeric laminates that may include a first substrate, a second substrate, and an elastic material located between the first substrate and second substrate. Methods and apparatuses may be configured to automatically isolate elastic strands that may break during the assembly process. As discussed in more detail below, the apparatuses may include a snare member extending adjacent to and across a travel path of elastic materials in a converting process. Thus, during the manufacture process, stretched elastics strands may advance past the snare member without contacting the outer circumferential surface of the snare member before being joined with a substrate. In the event that an elastic strand breaks, an upstream end portion of the elastic strand may retract back toward the snare member, wherein the upstream end portion wraps partially or completely around the outer circumferential surface of the snare member.

Abstract: A machine for winding pairs of tubes which are parallel to an advancing direction (Y-Y) and independent of each other in the longitudinal direction (X-X) of rotation of a reel connected to the machine comprising an apparatus for feeding and guiding the pair of tubes, formed by: a suitable pulling device arranged upstream of the reel in the direction of advancing movement of the tubes and intended to feed the two tubes in the transverse direction (Y-Y) as far as the point of entry thereof onto the winding reel; a tube-guiding device which is arranged in-line and downstream of the pulling device in the direction of advancing movement of the tubes and the internal seat of which is able to contain the two tubes arranged alongside each other in the advancing direction (Y-Y) and guided in the radial direction (Z-Z).

Abstract: An optical fiber terminal fixing tool includes: a disc-shaped substrate having a plate surface; a holding surface which is provided on the plate surface and interposes the terminal portion of the optical fiber between the holding surface and the first flange portion; and a protrusion which continues in a circumferential direction with a larger diameter than an outer diameter of the first flange portion in an outer circumferential portion on the plate surface while protruding toward the bobbin in a state where the fixing tool is mounted on the rotating shaft of the optical fiber winding machine.

Abstract: A wire spool is disclosed that includes an elongate barrel that has a first end and a second end that are separated by a wall with an inner surface and an outer surface. A key is disposed on the inner surface of the barrel, wherein a recess is created within the key. A hook slot is disposed within the outer surface of the barrel, the hook slot is located above the recess and receives a start end of a wire to provide insulation thereof. The hook slot also directs a length of wire to be wound out of the hook slot for placement against a spool flange.

Abstract: A device for winding a length of wire into one or more flat coils, with the device having a winding component onto which the wire is wound, a wire guide to contain the coils of the wire into a single width flat coil, and a drive engagement component adapted to be engaged by a drive means such that the drive means operates the winding component of the device. In one embodiment of the device the winding component is a cylindrical capstan having a receiving slot adapted to engage the end of the wire, the drive means is an electric hand drill, the drive engagement component is a shaft integrated with and extending from the capstan and adapted to be inserted into the chuck of the electric hand drill, and the wire guide has two spaced apart parallel members adapted to accommodate the capstan in the space between them, whereby the parallel members guide the coil of the wire into a single width flat coil onto the capstan as the capstan is rotated by the electric drill.

Abstract: A wire wrapper including a drum configured to rotate. The drum includes one or more slits for receiving a wire. The wire wrapper further includes a motor configured to rotate the drum to wrap the wire around the drum. The wire wrapper further includes a controller configured to start and stop the motor in response to user input.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clip storage drum for storing and dispensing a reeled clip line, in particular a line of S-clips, said drum comprising a drum body which has a hub and side walls respectively arranged at the axial end faces of said hub, said side walls extending beyond the circumferential surface of the hub in the radial direction. The storage space defined by the inner facing surfaces of the side walls and the hub and extending circumferentially around the hub is used to accommodate the clip line. According to the invention, a holding means for fixing the start of the clip line to the drum body is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the hub.

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: The improvement relates to a bottom holder for winding up a thread, wherein a bobbin case can be slid onto a protruding bobbin spindle. In order to catch and clamp a thread on the circumference of the bobbin spindle at the beginning of a bobbin travel, a thread catching device and a thread clamping means are provided at a free insertion end of the bobbin spindle. In order to both securely clamp and automatically release the thread end when sliding off a bobbin, according to the improvement, the clamping means is formed by a hollow cylindrical clamping bushing, an outer cone thereof being fitted into an inner diameter bounded by catches, such that a clamping slit substantially axially oriented and open toward the insertion end of the bobbin spindle is formed between the clamping bushing and the catch.

Abstract: A machine for winding a wire from a rolling mill into a coil contains spindle with a seat for threading the head end of the wire with related binding devices. The threading seat and the binding devices are linked to an independent cover module that is coupled moveably to the spindle.

Abstract: A yarn grasping device for grasping one or more ends of continuously advancing yarn (5) at the start of the winding operation on an empty bobbin mounted on a spindle (3) of an automatic turret type winder having at least two spindles (3) is disclosed. Said device comprising a support element (10) and a steering element (9), said steering element (9) being provided with at least one slit (11), said device being attached at the free end of each of said spindles (3) such that said steering element (9) and said support element (10) are positioned coaxially with their open faces being offset from each other, and characterized in that at least one grasping element (12) is mounted on said steering element (9) such that said slit (11) is partially covered to form a wedge, and in which wedge said advancing yarn (5) is securely grasped during the automatic changeover of said yarn (5) from the bobbin under winding (3a) to an empty bobbin (3b).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic threading and winding of optical fiber onto various components in a fiber draw system, as well as methods and apparatus for conducting online tensile screening of optical fiber at high speeds. In a preferred embodiment, the fiber is tensile tested during fiber draw and wound directly onto a shipping spool to be shipped to a customer. The tensile stress can be imparted to the fiber during the draw process by feeding the fiber through a screener capstan, which works in conjunction with another capstan to impart the desired tensile stress to the fiber during the draw process.

Abstract: A device for collection and storage of waste monofilament line or similar materials. The device has a rotating spool mechanism in the form of an inner spool with an outer surface to which line adheres rotated by a rotation operator coupled to the spool. An outer cylinder encloses the spool mechanism. Monofilament line is passed through a window in the outer cylinder and adheres to the outer surface of the spool. The rotation operator is rotated, drawing the line into the device for storage and later disposal.

Abstract: Coiling method and device (“R”) for a long product (10). The device (“R”) comprises a mandrel (12) with a substantially cylindrical shape and rotating around its own axis, and a containing element (13) coaxial with the mandrel (12), rotating together therewith and defining a front wall (32) to contain the coil of product (10) to be formed. The containing element (13) comprises an annular channel (14) to clamp the leading end of the product (10) around the mandrel (12). The containing element (13) is mobile axially with respect to the mandrel (12) between a first position wherein the leading end of the product (10) is inserted, and a second position wherein the coil of product (10) is completed.

Abstract: A swivel machine for wire processing includes a coiler arranged between a cutting-off/insulation-stripping unit and a second swivel arm. The cut length of wire whose leading wire-end has been processed is coiled by means of a coiling disk of the coiler. After the leading wire-end of the cut length of wire has been processed, it is grasped by the coiler. A belt drive then advances the wire by the desired length of the cut length of wire, and simultaneously the coiler coils the advancing wire into a coil. After the coiling operation, a linearly movable stacker unit grasps the coil, and the coiling disk releases the coil. After the trailing wire-end has been processed, the placement unit moves further in the wire advance direction to the deposit. While the trailing wire-end is being processed, and while traveling to the deposit, the coil is provided with a bind.

Abstract: A bobbin for receiving a yarn store comprising a winding zone for the yarn and a standing area for the bobbin is described. Here, the winding zone is embodied as conical and the standing area is provided with at least one retaining element for fixing the yarn end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for catching and taking up as well as a winding machine for continuously winding up threads. In order to catch the thread on a winding spindle, two thread guides form a thread section upstream and downstream of the winding spindle. Preferably, said thread guides are simultaneously displaced in a synchronous manner during the catching process and in such a way that the thread section is guided vertically over the winding spindle. Preferably, the thread guides are simultaneously and synchronously displaced by coupling the thread guides to each other and displacing the same with the aid of a common drive unit.

Abstract: Winding machine for rolled or drawn wire/rod with turn clutch device for automatic winding of the type comprising a reel with a mandrel and base flange and an external mobile containment counter flange, wherein the counter flange is openable to allow the axial extraction from the mandrel of the reel of the completed coil, the flange of base comprising a recess to receive the head of the wire/rod to be wound, with an overturned trapezoidal annular recess with corresponding reduction towards the base for auto-clamping the wire/rod to start winding without requiring pincers.

Abstract: A winding machine has a pay-off unit for unwinding a single- or multiple-end type wire material, a feed bobbin and a take-up unit for rewinding the wire material onto one or more bobbins. The pay-off unit is associated with a wire guide device having a motorized carriage, which can slide along the axis of motion and has an arm which rotates with respect to the carriage and is equipped with an idler wheel onto which the material unwound from the feed bobbin is wound. An angular position sensor detects the inclination of the arm with respect to the carriage and a control unit governs the carriage movements as a function of the signals provided by the sensor. The winding unit features at least one take-up device with a gripper to grasp an end of the wire material and actuators to reduce the gripping force of the gripper during winding.

Abstract: The invention proposes an apparatus (100) for winding a cable-like material (200), having a winding arrangement (150), a first gripping arrangement (130), for linearly advancing the leading end of the cable-like material (200) and for transferring the same to the winding arrangement (150), and a second gripping arrangement (140), for receiving the abovementioned leading end of the cable-like material from the winding arrangement (150) and for moving this leading end linearly away from the winding arrangement (150). It is possible for the first gripping arrangement (130) to grip the trailing end of the cable-like material (200) and, in conjunction with the second gripping arrangement, even it out to a predetermined difference between the ends. In specific configurations, the winding arrangement (150) has a coil gripper (154), with which the winding operation can be carried out on a winding container (152).

Abstract: An apparatus for winding a cross-wound bobbin onto a bobbin tube is provided and comprises a bobbin creel including two bobbin creel arms for the mounting of two bobbin tube centering plates, a thread intake device effective in the region of an arm and with which is associated a thread severing device, a drive unit for a bobbin shaft/cross-wound bobbin, and a traversing thread guide adapted to be driven to move back and forth along the bobbin shaft/cross-wound bobbin. A given bobbin creel arm is provided with at least one intake or suction channel that is directed radially inwardly from the periphery of the centering plate and that opens into a hollow shaft guided outwardly through an associated arm. A suction head is adapted to be placed against the hollow shaft and is provided with a thread clamping mechanism and the thread severing device.

Abstract: A textile tube on which yarn is wound to form a pack comprises a body having a tubular body extending between opposed ends and an outer surface. At least one recessed score is defined proximate at least one end of the tube body. The recessed score has a substantially rectangular shape wherein the width of the recessed score is at least about five times the depth of the recessed score. As such, the recessed score provides more surface area for capturing yarn during a winding procedure. The recessed score also retains a substantially constant shape regardless of the moisture content of the tube, which is particularly advantageous when the tube body is formed of paperboard or other hygroscopic material. Methods of reconditioning the surface of the recessed score in order to improve the tube lifespan are also provided.

Abstract: A support tube for winding yarn on a bobbin made of cardboard or another material suitable for the purpose and with a cylindrical or frustum of cone form. Such a tube is characterized in that it is equipped, on its side surface, with at least two indentations or attaching or capturing the end of the thread to be wound on the support itself.

Abstract: A textile tube on which yarn is wound to form a pack comprises a body having a tubular body extending between opposed ends and an outer surface. At least one recessed score is defined proximate at least one end of the tube body. The recessed score has a substantially rectangular shape wherein the width of the recessed score is at least about five times the depth of the recessed score. As such, the recessed score provides more surface area for capturing yarn during a winding procedure. The recessed score also retains a substantially constant shape regardless of the moisture content of the tube, which is particularly advantageous when the tube body is formed of paperboard or other hygroscopic material. Methods of reconditioning the surface of the recessed score in order to improve the tube lifespan are also provided.

Abstract: A carrier tube includes a vacuum draw system for promoting receipt of a yarn tail end within a circumferential start-up groove of the tube. The draw system includes angled air-scoop openings extending through the tube wall adjacent the start-up groove to move air through the tube rotation. Each of the angled openings includes a narrowed venturi portion creating a zone of reduced pressure. The system further includes passages extending between the start-up groove and the narrowed portions of the air-scoop openings to connect the start-up groove to the reduced pressure of the openings.

Abstract: A wire spool for remaining wire recognition for wire (1) with a leading wire end (4) and a trailing wire end (2), which is wound on the spool body (30, 40) in N windings, whereby the spool body (30, 40) has side walls (40) on both sides and a spool drum (30), with a magnet (10) that is fastened in the spool body (30, 40), whereby the installation position of the magnet (10) in the spool body (30, 40) is such that the magnetic field lines (11, 12) are arranged along the magnet (10) essentially parallel to the winding direction of the wire (1) on the spool drum (30).

Abstract: The invention proposes an apparatus (100) for winding a cable-like material (200), having a winding arrangement (150), a first gripping arrangement (130), for linearly advancing the leading end of the cable-like material (200) and for transferring the same to the winding arrangement (150), and a second gripping arrangement (140), for receiving the abovementioned leading end of the cable-like material from the winding arrangement (150) and for moving this leading end linearly away from the winding arrangement (150). It is possible for the first gripping arrangement (130) to grip the trailing end of the cable-like material (200) and, in conjunction with the second gripping arrangement, even it out to a predetermined difference between the ends. In specific configurations, the winding arrangement (150) has a coil gripper (154), with which the winding operation can be carried out on a winding container (152).

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for mounting any one of a plurality of types of connectors upon the end portion of a fiber optic cable. The automated fiber optic connectorization apparatus includes a memory device for storing data relating to a plurality of types of connectors. The automated fiber optic connectorization apparatus also includes a controller for receiving input from a system operator or other source that specifies the type of connector to be mounted upon the specified fiber optic cable, the polishing geometry, and the optical performance specifications. Based upon this input, the controller determines the components required to mount the specified type of connector upon the end portion of the fiber optic cable based upon the data stored by the memory device. The automated fiber optic connectorization apparatus also includes means for obtaining the necessary components and means for assembling these components upon the end portion of the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: A support tube for winding yarn on a bobbin made of cardboard or another material suitable for the purpose and with a cylindrical or frustum of cone form. Such a tube is characterized in that it is equipped, on its side surface, with at least two indentations or attaching or capturing the end of the thread to be wound on the support itself.

Abstract: A winding tube has a tubular body and a removable and replaceable end ring. The end ring has opposite end faces that, according to one embodiment, each define at least two recesses that form start-up regions between the end ring and the tubular body for capturing yarn during a winding operation. The recesses are spaced apart from one another so as to allow the end ring to be easily mounted and secured to the tubular body, and allowing the end ring to be reversible in relation to the tubular body.

Abstract: A method and appartus for sandwiching the loose end of the optical fiber. A disk assembly is disclosed which includesa first disk capable of being mounted on the shaft proximate the first flange of the reel and a second disk capable of being mounted on the shaft proximate the first disk, wherein the first and second disks are capable of being spaced apart to accept the loose end of the optical fiber, and the first and second disks are capable of being moved together to sandwich the loose end of the optical fiber.

Abstract: A textile tube on which yarn is wound to form a pack comprises a body having a tubular body extending between opposed ends and an outer surface. At least one recessed score is defined proximate at least one end of the tube body. The recessed score has a substantially rectangular shape wherein the width of the recessed score is at least about five times the depth of the recessed score. As such, the recessed score provides more surface area for capturing yarn during a winding procedure. The recessed score also retains a substantially constant shape regardless of the moisture content of the tube, which is particularly advantageous when the tube body is formed of paperboard or other hygroscopic material. Methods of reconditioning the surface of the recessed score in order to improve the tube lifespan are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring material winding between spools. The apparatus includes spindels for positioning first and second spools in a co-planar arrangement with parallel axes of rotation. With the material initially secured to the base of a first spool with tape, a winding mechanism is energized to turn the spools. When the first spool is filled, a first sheave directs the incoming material to the second spool which is rotated at the rate of material supply. A tape applicator is then directed to apply a section of tape over the material, pressing it against the base of the second spool. A small wire is included on the base of the tape being applied. The applicator force on the wire against the material is designed to be sufficient to sever the material, separating the material on the first spool from the material being wound on the second.

Abstract: A filament winding apparatus winds yarn impregnated with resin around the surface of a mandrel with a guide member that moves back and forth axially. Yarn winding is initiated while an end of the yarn is held by a holding device provided in a relatively rotatable manner on a rotary shaft. After winding is started, the yarn extending from the mandrel to the holding device is cut. When winding is finished, the yarn is held with the holding device and the yarn is cut between the mandrel and the holding device with a yarn cutting device.

Abstract: A method and appartus for sandwiching the loose end of the optical fiber. A disk assembly is disclosed which includes a first disk capable of being mounted on the shaft proximate the first flange of the reel and a second disk capable of being mounted on the shaft proximate the first disk, wherein the first and second disks are capable of being spaced apart to accept the loose end of the optical fiber, and the first and second disks are capable of being moved together to sandwich the loose end of the optical fiber.

Abstract: A textile tube on which yarn is wound to form a pack comprises a body having a tubular body extending between opposed ends and an outer surface. At least one recessed score is defined proximate at least one end of the tube body. The recessed score has a substantially rectangular shape wherein the width of the recessed score is at least about five time the depth of the recessed score. As such, the recessed score provides more surface area for capturing yarn during a winding procedure. The recessed score also retains a substantially constant shape regardless of the moisture content of the tube, which is particularly advantageous when the tube body is formed of paperboard or other hygroscopic material.

Abstract: A textile tube on which yarn is wound to form a pack comprises a body having a tubular body extending between opposed ends and an outer surface. At least one recessed score is defined proximate at least one end of the tube body. The recessed score has a substantially rectangular shape wherein the width of the recessed score is at least about five time the depth of the recessed score. As such, the recessed score provides more surface area for capturing yarn during a winding procedure. The recessed score also retains a substantially constant shape regardless of the moisture content of the tube, which is particularly advantageous when the tube body is formed of paperboard or other hydroscopic material.

Abstract: A service unit for the automatic servicing of work stations of a textile machine for manufacturing cheeses, in particular for an open-end rotor spinning machine. The service unit comprises a pneumatic auxiliary yarn supply and removal device with a pivotably supported yarn supply tube and a yarn cutting device.

Abstract: The operation for fastening the end portion of a cord-like body is facilitated, the operation is capable of being automated and the end of the cord-like body is capable of being secured in reliable fashion. A window for receiving a resilient cord retainer is formed near the outer circumference of at least one flange of flanges provided on both ends of a winding drum. The cord retainer comprises a central retaining finger, a pair of fixing fingers, one provided on either side of the central retaining finger, and a connecting piece interconnecting the retaining finger and fixing fingers. Distal ends of the fixing fingers and the connecting piece are abutted against upper and lower edges, respectively, of the window from outside the flange, and the distal end portions of the fixing fingers are crimped and secured by a folded-back portion on the outer circumference of the flange.

Abstract: A yarn reel having V-shape gradually narrowed slot cut with reverse fish scale shape having a rough surface. The reel includes a “V”-shape wide slot, a v-shape middle-wide slot, a narrow slot and an elongated slot with different widths being gradually set smaller and smaller from the wide slot to the elongated slot on the peripheral surface of said yarn reel. The wide slot being cut to be an open angle having a guide slope at the upper slope of the “V”-shape wide slot, and being cut to have many reverse fish scale shapes with a direction opposite to the yarn guiding direction to form the rough surfaces on both sides of the lower slope of the “V”-shape wide slot. The middle-wide slot is located following the wide slot with a width about one fifth to one sixth of said wide slot.

Abstract: A bobbin plate is described which is provided with yarn catching slits, with whose aid a yarn reserve winding is formed on a rotating empty bobbin tube. The bobbin plate comprises a base body as well as a nipping ring which can be pressed onto the base body and which nipping ring is flexible at its front side. The base body as well as the nipping ring are each provided with yarn catching slits in such a way that the caught thread can be nipped between the base body and the nipping ring. The supporting surface, on which the bobbin tube is disposed on the nipping ring, is so designed that a relative motion between the bobbin plate and bobbin tube is prevented.

Abstract: During the service of a workstation of a textile machine, a thread, presented to a spool apparatus, is captured by a capture mechanism coordinated with the spool apparatus and conducted to a thread cutting device to be cut through. The thread cutting device is coordinated with a cleaning apparatus, with the help of which the thread cutting device at specified intervals, and/or in dependency of the carrying out of assigned work phases is subjected to cleaning.

Abstract: A spool for fishing line comprises: a short-cylinder core portion; and a pair of flange portions provided at opposite end portions of the core portion, and the core portion and the flange portions are made of paper.

Abstract: An elastic yarn winder for winding large-diameter elastic yarn packages onto a plurality of tubes without leaving broken yarn ends in the core of the packages is provided.