Long Traverse Stroke (e.g., Bobbin Tapered At Both Ends) Patents (Class 242/479.3)
On bobbin having cylindrical and frusto-conical portions (Class 242/479.4)
  • Winding frame with monitored secondary travel
    Patent number: 7866590
    Abstract: A winder including a frame including at least one spindle configured to support at least one cake, the spindle able to rotate about a first axis approximately perpendicular to the diameter of the cake, and at least one crosswinding device configured to deposit at least one strand on the spindle with a first traversing movement. The strand is further deposited on the spindle by a follower with a second traversing movement. The follower includes a control device for controlling the second traversing movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Europe
    Inventors: Christophe Naulet, Jean-Marc Bouvier