Abstract: Battery element 2 is sandwiched between and surrounded by casing films 4, 5 each having a thermo-fusing resin layer, and is sealed by thermally fused region 6 formed by thermally fusing around the overall periphery. Cross-link structure portion 13 is formed in part of thermally fused region 6 by cross-linking casing film 5, and gas release chamber 12 is formed with its leading end positioned in cross-link structure portion 13. Gas release chamber 12 is a portion which is surrounded by thermally fused region 6 along its periphery, and in which casing films 4, 5 are not thermally fused. Tube 14 which is open at both ends is connected to gas release chamber 12, while sandwiched between casing films 4, 5, with its leading end positioned in gas release chamber 12.

Abstract: A plurality of individual elements are imparted with reverse axial twist and collectively twisted into a multi-element assembly. Each individual element has an axial twist direction in an opposite direction from the axial twist direction of the collective multi-element assembly. The reverse axial torsion in the assembly tightly binds the plurality elements in the assembly to resist separation.

Abstract: Bulges in a wire having helically coiled strands are formed by untwisting the strands in an anti-helical direction at a predetermined position, to form an electrical connector from a length of the stranded wire. The wire is gripped by moving two spaced apart clamp members to a closed position and thereafter rotating the clamp members relative to one another in at least one complete relative revolution in a direction which is anti-helical relative to the coiled strands to form the bulge. The wire is gripped and rotated in the anti-helical direction for a relative rotational interval of greater than one-half, and preferably three-fourths, of a complete relative revolution. Thereafter, during the remaining rotational interval of each relative revolution, the clamp members are opened to permit the wire to be advanced to the next position where a bulge is to be formed.

Abstract: Wire, or other material, is wrapped around a shaft as the shaft turns, producing a coil. After being slid off the end of the shaft, the coil can be re-coiled by repeating the process. By shaping the twice-coiled material, a variety of pleasing jewelry beads may be formed. A variety of jigs useful for performing process are disclosed. One jig is easily and inexpensively manufactured from a unitary length of small rod, bent to provide (a) a wrapping shaft, (b) a feature for securing a free wire end; and (c) an actuator handle. The novel principles can be implemented in many different embodiments.

Abstract: Disclosed is an amplifier circuit comprising: an amplifier 1 which is activated when supplied with a control signal SE and which outputs a pair of amplified signals D and DC; a detection circuit 2 for detecting one of the pair of amplified signals D and DC being changed in potential and outputting a detection signal PO upon detection of the potential change; and a latching circuit 3 which receives a set signal S and the detection signal PO and which outputs the control signal SE. The latching circuit 3 starts outputting the control signal SE in response to an input of the set signal S and terminates the output of the control signal SE upon input of the detection signal PO.

Abstract: A production unit for twisted cable is disclosed that facilitates the supply and removal of fixed length cables, thereby contributing to improved workability and automation compatibility. A plurality of pairs of relatively rotatable opposed cable clamps are provided with one cable clamp of each pair provided at one end of the fixed length cables and the other of each pair of cable clamps provided at the other end. Each pair of clamps is intermittently moved forward in a direction transverse to the opposed direction in which the cables extend. Each pair of cable clamps sequentially circulate, and the supply and removal operation of fixed length cables to and from the pairs of clamps are conducted respectively at predetermined positions by stations provided in the circulating route, by which it becomes possible to carry out the supply and removal of fixed length cables to continuously repeat the twisting operation.

Abstract: A double twist machine uses a reel on which two or more wires have been wound. Guides are provided within the double twist machine for simultaneously guiding all of the wires and imparting two twists to the entire set as the wires proceed through the double twist machine to thereby produce a set of wires twisted about each other which are all simultaneously taken off a single bobbin or reel. The number of wires on each reel and the number of bobbins mounted within the machine may be varied to produce telephone cable twins, triplets, quads and the like. A take-up used in conjunction with a bank of such machines can produce a wide variety of telephone cables.

Abstract: Machine for continuous twisting and cabling of filaments of the type including a predetermined number of work positions disposed on a common support frame (4), each work position including, taken in order according to the process of transformation of the filaments:a feeding and twisting section (1) for each of the elementary filaments, on each side of the machine;means (2) for the return and joining of a predetermined number of elementary filaments thus twisted and;a cabling and winding section (3);characterized in that the cabling and winding section (3) is common to the two feeding and twisting sections (1) and is constituted by spindles disposed side by side in the vertical plane of symmetry (AA) passing between the two feeding and twisting sections (1).

Abstract: Cabling machine for fine strands, in which the strands feed from cans that are arranged in a circle about the axis of a rotary table, each can taking part in one rotation about its axis for each rotation of the table.

Abstract: Cradle for a twisting machine with a brake for a reel spindle comprising a brake drum and first and second brake shoes operable in succession. The in succession operation is achieved with a brake release link which pivots about either of two relatively offset axes. A component of load is placed upon the release link initially in one direction to cause it to pivot around one of the axes and operate the first brake shoe. Pivoting then takes place around the other axis to operate the second brake shoe.

Abstract: In the laying-up of the cores of a multiple core cable in which the cores travel from a plurality of auxiliary platforms rotatably mounted on a main, rotatable platform to a laying-up member, the platforms are rotatable by separate motor drives, one for each platform, and the cores operate position sensors intermediate the auxiliary platforms and the laying-up member so as to speed up or slow down the motor drives for the auxiliary platforms dependent upon the positions of the cores as they pass from the auxiliary platforms to the laying-up member thereby eliminating residual torsion in the cores of the cable.

Abstract: Yarns or filaments from producers packages, having little or no twist therein and mounted upon two-for-one spindle units, are uptwisted, directed to a ply twisting unit where the twisted filaments are plied and downtwisted onto a takeup bobbin of a spindle unit. A selected percentage of the required twist is inserted as the plied, cabled filaments are wound upon the takeup bobbin and the remainder of the required twist inserted as the filaments are unwound from the takeup bobbin and directed to a winder unit. Alternatively, the rate of twist applied to the plied filaments may be increased by driving the traveler ring, thus increasing the life or the speed of the traveler which directs plied filaments to the driven takeup bobbin. Occasionally, when two-for-one spindle units are applying extremely high twist, which slows down the delivery of twisted plied filaments, the driven downtwist takeup spindle unit may employ a super high speed stationary traveler ring.

Abstract: A stranding process for producing a cable made up of multiple groups of plied filaments being fed from linear feed positions located along a common twisting axis, said process including steps wherein at least one of the groups is plied and twisted according to the double-twist principle and all of the groups are then plied and twisted together by the cable-twist principle in a common twisting zone. A specific combination of apparatus is provided to carry out the required plying and stranding steps in a single operation.

Abstract: A continuous twisting and cabling machine including a yarn feeding and twisting section and a cabling and rewinding section positioned below the twisting section. The twisting section includes a series of removable assemblies supporting a series of twist spindles, control and brake means for the spindles, connecting means to a transporter and fixing means for attachment to the cabling and rewinding section.

Abstract: A cabling technique for assembling an optical communication cable having a helically twisted stacked array of optical fiber ribbons and an extruded cable jacket to which helically stranded longitudinal strength members are tightly coupled.