US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 476.7
.~ Distributing material along the package


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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

470  DF  HELICAL OR RANDOM WINDING OF MATERIAL {17}
476.7.~ Distributing material along the package {24}
476.8  DF  .~.~> High frequency, low amplitude traverse superposed on low frequency high amplitude traverse
476.9  DF  .~.~> Rotating take-up having radially movable guide {1}
477.1  DF  .~.~> Preventing package end ridge {2}
477.4  DF  .~.~> Preventing superposed convolutions in successively wound layers (i.e., ribbon breaker) {2}
477.9  DF  .~.~> Traverse speed dependent on direction of motion
478  DF  .~.~> Forming symmetrical layer
478.1  DF  .~.~> Stepwise (i.e., orthocyclic)
478.2  DF  .~.~> With distribution monitor and correction or indication
478.3  DF  .~.~> By relatively reciprocating ring rail having an orbital guide {2}
479.2  DF  .~.~> By progressive shifting of constant traverse stroke {2}
480.4  DF  .~.~> Progressive variation of guide stroke length (e.g., at least one end of package tapered) {3}
480.8  DF  .~.~> Manually adjustable traverse
480.9  DF  .~.~> Servo-driven guide following moving pattern
481  DF  .~.~> Using fluid (fluid motor or direct fluid action) {1}
481.2  DF  .~.~> Using magnetic device
481.3  DF  .~.~> Endless loop mechanism {2}
481.7  DF  .~.~> Counter moving guides (e.g., pins) striking material
481.8  DF  .~.~> By cam engaging material {5}
482.4  DF  .~.~> Guide driven by cam and follower {3}
483.8  DF  .~.~> Guide driven by rotating crank or eccentric
483.9  DF  .~.~> Guide on driven oscillating lever
484  DF  .~.~> By shifting spool {1}
484.2  DF  .~.~> Self traversing (i.e., guide moved by material) {2}
484.5  DF  .~.~> Traverse drive motor mounted on guide


DEFINITION

Classification: 242/476.7

Distributing material along the package:

(under subclass 470) Subject matter wherein the winding station includes material traversing means for systematically shifting the point where the material meets the take-up member (i.e., the winding point), typically in reversely directed back and forth strokes generally parallel to the axis of the take-up member, to orderly accumulate convolutions of material on the take-up member.

(1) Note. Material distribution is achieved by relatively shifting either or both the material supply (e.g., a guide) and the take-up member during winding to vary the point of winding along the take-up member. By this shifting, the winding point on the take-up member can be repeatedly traversed in opposite, back and forth directions, typically in a reciprocating or oscillating motion parallel to the winding axis. A high ratio of traverse relative to rotation creates widely spaced convolutions useful in axial unwinding (e.g., for a weaving shuttle), whereas a low traverse/rotation rate is useful to create adjacent convolutions (e.g., for high volume, compact material storage).

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

74, Machine Element or Mechanism, for a mechanism for moving a traverse guide.