Tension control apparatus

Details Tension control apparatus Tension control apparatus

1998-04-08

2000-02-15

Mansen, Michael R.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Tension control or brake

Supply controlled

226 44, 2261183, 242154, 2424206, B65H 7700, B65H 5938

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060243198

ABSTRACT:
A tension control apparatus includes at least two guide rollers and at least one dancer roller disposed so as to be movable relative to said guide rollers, and applies a predetermined amount of tension to a linear body wound about the guide rollers and dancer roller. This apparatus has a tension control device for variably controlling the tension applied to the linear body by adjusting an angle between a vertical line and a line connecting respective rotational centers of the guide rollers and dancer roller.

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