US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 474
.~.~ Loading supply package on or removing empty spool from unwinding station

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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

470  DF  HELICAL OR RANDOM WINDING OF MATERIAL {17}
473.4  DF  .~ Including wound package or empty spool handling {2}
474.~.~ Loading supply package on or removing empty spool from unwinding station {2}
474.1  DF  .~.~.~> On a tray with vertical spool support
474.2  DF  .~.~.~> Including additional material manipulation

DEFINITION

Classification: 242/474

Loading supply package on or removing empty spool from unwinding station:

(under subclass 473.4) Subject matter comprising a supply package support on the winding machine and wherein the tending device is associated with the supply support and includes a transfer mechanism for either: (a) installing a fresh supply package of material (cop), or (b) disposing of an exhausted supply spool.