Wire feed control

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1987-05-21

1988-05-10

Gilreath, Stanley N.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Strand tensioning device

Brake

B65H 5904

Patent

active

047429739

ABSTRACT:
A wire play out control apparatus for an intermittent wire strand feeder comprises an elongated, deflectable member including a strand guide for controlling displacement of a strand along the length of the deflectable member. The deflectable member is mounted at one end of a lever pivotally secured intermediate its ends so that the opposite end of the lever is aligned for pivotal displacement between a first position engaging a brake against the spool and a second position disengaging the brake from the spool. The outlet of the strand guide is positioned in axial alignment with the feed axis of the feeder. The pivot mounting also permits lateral adjustment of the strand guide inlet with the play out position of the strand on the spool. The second position of the lever is defined by a stop member to limit displacement between said first and second positions, thereby avoiding excess movement which inhibits quick play out from the spool, and shortening the strand guide length by enhancing deflection of the elongated, deflectable member which provides greater change in the guide path length for enhanced storage of the strand between feeder actuations.

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