Method and apparatus for collecting strand

Details Method and apparatus for collecting strand Method and apparatus for collecting strand

1981-01-29

1982-08-03

Lindsay, Jr., Robert L.

Glass manufacturing

Processes

Forming product or preform from molten glass

65 101, 65 29, 65158, 242 18G, 242 36, C03B 37025

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043425798

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for collecting strand are provided comprising: supplying a first strand segment; rotating a member to collect the first strand on the member; varying the speed of the rotatable member according to a predetermined pattern; sensing the absence of the first strand being wound around the member to identify a reference point in the pattern at the incidence of sensing the absence of the first strand; supplying a second strand segment to the member; initiating collection of the second strand upon the member having the first strand segment thereon substantially at a speed substantially corresponding to the reference point in the pattern; and continuing to rotate the member according to the pattern subsequent to the reference point to wind the second strand segment therearound.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3471278 (1969-10-01), Lonberger
patent: 3652243 (1972-03-01), Jensen et al.
patent: 3844497 (1974-10-01), Harrill et al.
patent: 4130406 (1978-12-01), Wakasa et al.
patent: 4146376 (1979-03-01), Beckman et al.
patent: 4147526 (1979-04-01), Griem

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