Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Helical or random winding of material – Distributing material along the package
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-21
2006-11-21
Matecki, Kathy (Department: 3654)
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Helical or random winding of material
Distributing material along the package
C242S129200, C242S483900, C242S484300, C254S335000, C091S422000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07137586
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for spooling a flexible member onto a drum with a spooler assembly. In certain embodiments, a spooler assembly comprises a spooler arm operable to guide a flexible member onto a drum rotating about a drum axis. A first actuator moves the spooler arm in a first direction that is parallel to the drum axis. The first actuator operates in a first mode wherein the flexible member is allowed to free movement in the first direction and a second mode wherein the first actuator controls the movement of the flexible member in the first direction. The spooler assembly may also comprise a second actuator that moves the spooler arm in a second direction that is perpendicular to the drum axis.
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Dondero William E.
Matecki Kathy
National-Oilwell L.P.
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