US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 542.3
.~.~.~ With core steering means (e.g., pivotal mounting or guide rail)


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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

520  DF  CONVOLUTE WINDING OF MATERIAL {17}
540  DF  .~ With particular drive {5}
541  DF  .~.~ Driver engages coil periphery {7}
542.3.~.~.~ With core steering means (e.g., pivotal mounting or guide rail)


DEFINITION

Classification: 242/542.3

With core steering means (e.g., pivotal mounting or guide rail):

(under subclass 541) Subject matter comprising a structure for directing movement of a take-up spool with respect to the transmission mechanism, typically for one of the following reasons: (a) to accommodate an increasing take-up diameter as layers of material are wound, (b) to shift the take-up to a spaced winding position permitting a second take-up to be engaged with the transmission mechanism while the preceding take-up is being completed, or (c) to shift the take-up toward a spaced winding position for convenient unloading when the winding is completed.

(1) Note. The steering means may actively move or passively direct movement of the take-up from one position to another.