US20130161431A1 - Compact Machine for Unwinding Multiple Strands of Material - Google Patents

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US20130161431A1
US20130161431A1 US13/669,515 US201213669515A US2013161431A1 US 20130161431 A1 US20130161431 A1 US 20130161431A1 US 201213669515 A US201213669515 A US 201213669515A US 2013161431 A1 US2013161431 A1 US 2013161431A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to a machine for unwinding strands of material from wound packages.
  • the present disclosure relates to a compact machine for continuously unwinding multiple strands of material from wound packages.
  • Take off equipment is used to unwind strands of material that have been pre-wound onto cores.
  • the pre-wound cores are called packages.
  • Take off equipment unwinds a strand and then feeds the unwound strand to downstream equipment.
  • Take off equipment can unwind packages in sequence while continuously feeding the downstream equipment.
  • Each package has a single continuous strand of material with a leading end and a trailing end. In a take off process, the trailing end of a first package can be joined to the leading end of second package.
  • the take off equipment typically has two package unwind stations, for the active and standby packages.
  • the two stations are typically adjacent to each other, with each station angled toward a shared downstream infeed location.
  • the two package unwind stations and the downstream infeed location form a take off apparatus, which can unwind one strand of material.
  • the take off apparatuses are arranged in a manner that leaves large open areas, which result in inefficiently used space, and thus, an unnecessarily large footprint for the unwinding machine.
  • the present disclosure relates to machines for unwinding strands of material from wound packages.
  • machines for continuously unwinding multiple strands of material from wound packages according to the present disclosure may be arranged to be relatively more compact machines, wherein open areas are more efficiently used space, leading to a smaller and more compact footprint for the machines.
  • a machine comprises: a first apparatus having first package unwind stations, a first downstream infeed location, and a first centerline, wherein the first apparatus is configured to unwind a first strand from a first package in one of the first unwind stations to the first downstream infeed location, and the first strand follows a first overall direction; and a second apparatus having second package unwind stations, a second downstream infeed location, and a second centerline, wherein the second apparatus is configured to unwind a second strand from a second package in one of the second unwind stations to the second downstream infeed location, and the second strand follows a second overall direction; and a downstream apparatus, which is downstream from the first apparatus and the second apparatus, and which uses the first strand and the second strand in a machine process; wherein the first centerline and the second centerline are substantially parallel, and the first overall direction is opposite from the second overall direction.
  • a machine comprises: a first apparatus having first package unwind stations, a first downstream infeed location, and a first centerline that is centered on and perpendicular to the first downstream infeed location, wherein the first apparatus is configured to unwind a first strand from a first package loaded into one of the first unwind stations to the first downstream infeed location, and the first strand follows a first overall direction; and a second apparatus having second package unwind stations, a second downstream infeed location, and a second centerline that is centered on and perpendicular to the second downstream infeed location, wherein the second apparatus is configured to unwind a second strand from a second package loaded into one of the second unwind stations to the second downstream infeed location, and the second strand follows a second overall direction; and a third apparatus having third package unwind stations, a third downstream infeed location, and a third centerline that is centered on and perpendicular to the third downstream infeed location, wherein the third apparatus is configured to unwind a third strand from
  • FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of a prior art take off apparatus.
  • FIG. 1B illustrates a top view of FIG. 1A .
  • FIG. 1C illustrates a front view of a portion of a prior art machine with a number of take off apparatuses, arranged in horizontal rows and vertical columns.
  • FIG. 1D illustrates a top view of FIG. 1C .
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine with a number of take off apparatuses, arranged in staggered vertical columns.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine with a number of take off apparatuses, arranged in staggered horizontal rows.
  • FIG. 4A illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine with a number of take off apparatuses, arranged in a horizontal row, with adjacent apparatuses having differing overall directions.
  • FIG. 4B illustrates a top view of FIG. 4A .
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine with a number of take off apparatuses, arranged with apparatuses in adjacent columns having differing overall directions, and with staggered vertical columns.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine with a number of take off apparatuses, arranged in horizontal rows, with adjacent apparatuses in the same row having differing overall directions, and with staggered horizontal rows.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine with a number of take off apparatuses, arranged in alternating directions, offset horizontally and vertically from each other.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine with a number of take off apparatuses, arranged in a radial array.
  • FIGS. 1A-1D Such inefficient use of space is discussed in more detail below with respect the prior art arrangements are illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1D .
  • FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of one prior art take off apparatus 101 with a first package unwind station 111 holding a first package 112 and a second package unwind station 114 holding a second package 115 .
  • the first package 112 can unwind a strand, where the outline 113 of the unwinding strand has a substantially conical overall shape, as it travels from the package 112 to a downstream infeed location 117 .
  • the second package 115 can also unwind a strand, where the outline 116 of the unwinding strand also has a substantially overall conical shape, as it travels from the package 115 to the downstream infeed location 117 .
  • FIG. 1B illustrates a top view of FIG. 1A .
  • the apparatus 101 has a centerline 118 disposed halfway between the first package unwind station 111 and the second package unwind station 114 , and centered on the downstream infeed location 117 .
  • the apparatus 101 also has an overall direction 119 , which is oriented in the downstream direction for the unwinding strand and aligned with the centerline 118 .
  • Each take off apparatus described herein has the same overall configuration, with like-numbered elements configured in the same way.
  • FIG. 1C illustrates a front view of a portion of a prior art machine 100 with six take off apparatuses, arranged in horizontal rows and vertical columns. All of the take off apparatuses in FIG. 1C are configured to provide unwound strands to a common downstream apparatus, which uses the strands in a machine process.
  • a first take off apparatus 101 , a second take off apparatus 102 , and a third take off apparatus 103 form a horizontally arrayed top row.
  • a fourth take off apparatus 104 , a fifth take off apparatus 105 , and a sixth take off apparatus 106 form a horizontally arrayed bottom row.
  • the first take off apparatus 101 and the fourth take off apparatus 104 form a first vertical column.
  • FIG. 1D is a top view of FIG. 1C , and as such, shows the centerlines 118 , 128 , 138 , the infeed locations 117 , 127 , 137 , and the overall directions 119 , 129 , 139 for the first, second, and third take off apparatuses 101 , 102 , 103 , respectively.
  • their centerlines are parallel, and their overall directions are oriented in the same direction (toward the viewer).
  • FIG. 1D illustrates a top view of FIG. 1C .
  • the machine 100 Due to the arrangement of the apparatuses 101 - 106 and the need for spacing between the packages, the machine 100 has a number of horizontally oriented open spaces between the apparatuses. Open spaces 181 and 182 exist between the sides of adjacent apparatuses in the same row. These open areas also represent inefficiently used space, and an unnecessarily large footprint for the machine 100 .
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine 200 with six take off apparatuses, arranged in staggered vertical columns. All of the take off apparatuses in FIG. 2 are configured to provide unwound strands to a common downstream apparatus, which uses the strands in a machine process.
  • a first take off apparatus 201 and a fourth take off apparatus 204 form a first vertical column.
  • a second take off apparatus 202 and a fifth take off apparatus 205 form a second vertical column.
  • a third take off apparatus 203 and a sixth take off apparatus 206 form a third vertical column.
  • adjacent vertical columns are staggered with respect to each other (i.e. disposed at different elevations), such that an apparatus in one column does not form a horizontal row with the neighboring apparatus in the adjacent column.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates infeed locations 217 , 227 , 237 , 247 , 257 267 and centerlines 218 , 228 , 238 , 248 , 258 , 268 corresponding with take off apparatuses 201 , 202 , 203 , 204 , 205 , 206 , respectively.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates infeed locations 217 , 227 , 237 , 247 , 257 267 and centerlines 218 , 228 , 238 , 248 , 258 , 268 corresponding with take off apparatuses 201 , 202 , 203 , 204 , 205 , 206 , respectively.
  • each take off apparatus 201 - 206 includes first and second package unwind stations ( 211 , 214 ) ( 221 , 224 ) ( 231 , 234 ) ( 241 , 244 ) ( 251 , 254 ) ( 261 , 264 ), and first and second packages ( 212 , 215 ) ( 222 , 225 ) ( 232 , 235 ) ( 242 , 245 ) ( 252 , 255 ) ( 262 , 265 ).
  • first and second package unwind stations ( 211 , 214 ) ( 221 , 224 ) ( 231 , 234 ) ( 241 , 244 ) ( 251 , 254 ) ( 261 , 264 )
  • first and second packages 212 , 215 ) ( 222 , 225 ) ( 232 , 235 ) ( 242 , 245 ) ( 252 , 255 ) ( 262 , 265 ).
  • the columns are vertically offset such that the centerlines of the apparatuses in each column are vertically disposed halfway between the centerlines of the apparatuses in an adjacent column, however in various embodiments, this staggered spacing can be varied to various distances.
  • their centerlines are completely horizontal and thus completely parallel. However, in various embodiments, one or more of their centerlines may only be substantially horizontal and one or more of their centerlines may only be substantially parallel with the other centerlines.
  • their overall directions are oriented in the same direction (toward the viewer).
  • FIG. 2 Due to the arrangement of the apparatuses 201 - 206 , the sizes of open spaces (such as 171 and 172 in FIG. 1C ) between the outer extents of the apparatuses are reduced. These open areas are more efficiently used space, leading to a smaller and more compact footprint for the machine 200 .
  • the embodiment of FIG. 2 can also be varied with different numbers on apparatuses, arranged as described above.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine 300 with six take off apparatuses, arranged in staggered horizontal rows. All of the take off apparatuses in FIG. 3 are configured to provide unwound strands to a common downstream apparatus, which uses the strands in a machine process.
  • a first take off apparatus 301 , a second take off apparatus 302 , and a third take off apparatus 303 form a horizontally arrayed top row (all at one elevation).
  • a fourth take off apparatus 304 , a fifth take off apparatus 305 , and a sixth take off apparatus 306 form a horizontally arrayed bottom row (all at another elevation).
  • FIG. 3 illustrates infeed locations 317 , 327 , 337 , 347 , 357 367 and centerlines 318 , 328 , 338 , 348 , 358 , 368 corresponding with take off apparatuses 301 , 302 , 303 , 304 , 305 , 306 , respectively.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates infeed locations 317 , 327 , 337 , 347 , 357 367 and centerlines 318 , 328 , 338 , 348 , 358 , 368 corresponding with take off apparatuses 301 , 302 , 303 , 304 , 305 , 306 , respectively.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates infeed locations 317 , 327 , 337 , 347 , 357 367 and centerlines 318 , 328 , 338 , 348 , 358 , 368 corresponding with take off apparatuses 301 , 302 , 303 , 304
  • each take off apparatus 301 - 306 includes first and second package unwind stations ( 311 , 314 ) ( 321 , 324 ) ( 331 , 334 ) ( 341 , 344 ) ( 351 , 354 ) ( 361 , 364 ), and first and second packages ( 312 , 315 ) ( 322 , 325 ) ( 332 , 335 ) ( 342 , 345 ) ( 352 , 355 ) ( 362 , 365 ).
  • first and second package unwind stations 311 , 314 ) ( 321 , 324 ) ( 331 , 334 ) ( 341 , 344 ) ( 351 , 354 ) ( 361 , 364 )
  • first and second packages 312 , 315 ) ( 322 , 325 ) ( 332 , 335 ) ( 342 , 345 ) ( 352 , 355 ) ( 362 , 365 ).
  • the rows are horizontally staggered such that the centerlines of the apparatuses in each row are disposed about a quarter of the way between the centerlines of the apparatuses in an adjacent row, however in various embodiments, this staggered spacing can be varied to various distances.
  • their centerlines are completely horizontal and thus completely parallel. However, in various embodiments, one or more, or even all of their centerlines may only be substantially horizontal and one or more, or even all of their centerlines may only be substantially parallel with the other centerlines. In other embodiments, one or more or even all of their centerlines may be nonparallel with one or more, or even all of the other centerlines.
  • their overall directions are oriented in the same direction (toward the viewer).
  • FIG. 3 Due to the arrangement of the apparatuses 301 - 306 , the sizes of open spaces (such as 161 , 162 , and 163 in FIG. 1C ) between the centers of the apparatuses are reduced. These open areas are more efficiently used space, leading to a smaller and more compact footprint for the machine 300 .
  • the embodiment of FIG. 3 can also be varied with different numbers on apparatuses, arranged as described above.
  • FIG. 4A illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine 400 with four take off apparatuses, arranged in a horizontal row, with adjacent apparatuses having differing overall directions. All of the take off apparatuses in FIG. 4A are configured to provide unwound strands to a common downstream apparatus, which uses the strands in a machine process.
  • a first take off apparatus 401 , a second take off apparatus 402 , a third take off apparatus 403 , and a fourth take off apparatus 404 form a horizontally row (all at one elevation). Due to the differing overall directions, the first take off apparatus 401 and the third take off apparatus 403 are facing toward the viewer, while the second take off apparatus 402 and the fourth take off apparatus 404 are facing away from the viewer.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate infeed locations 417 , 427 , 437 , 447 , and centerlines 418 , 428 , 438 , 448 corresponding with take off apparatuses 401 , 402 , 403 , 404 , respectively.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B show that each take off apparatus 401 - 404 , respectively, includes first and second package unwind stations ( 411 , 414 ) ( 421 , 424 ) ( 431 , 434 ) ( 441 , 444 ), and first and second packages ( 412 , 415 ) ( 422 , 425 ) ( 432 , 435 ) ( 442 , 445 ).
  • FIG. 4B illustrates a top view of FIG. 4A .
  • the footprints of the apparatuses that is, the outer extents of the apparatuses, when viewed from the top
  • their centerlines are completely horizontal and thus completely parallel.
  • one or more, or even all of their centerlines may only be substantially horizontal and one or more, or even all of their centerlines may only be substantially parallel with the other centerlines.
  • one or more or even all of their centerlines may be nonparallel with one or more, or even all of the other centerlines.
  • Adjacent apparatuses 401 and 402 have opposite overall directions. Also, adjacent apparatuses 402 and 403 have opposite overall directions. Further, adjacent apparatuses 403 and 404 have opposite overall directions.
  • portions of the substantially conical overall shapes of their strand outlines are parallel with each other.
  • a portion of the strand outline 416 is parallel with a portion of the strand outline 423 , separated by distance 481 .
  • a portion of the strand outline 426 is parallel with a portion of the strand outline 433 , separated by distance 482 .
  • a portion of the strand outline 436 is parallel with a portion of the strand outline 443 , separated by distance 483 .
  • the distance between adjacent unwinding strands can be set to various dimensions to reduce the possibility of interference between adjacent unwinding strands.
  • the distance can be set to a particular dimension such as: less than or equal to 50 cm, less than or equal to 45 cm, less than or equal to 40 cm, less than or equal to 35 cm, less than or equal to 30 cm, less than or equal to 25 cm, less than or equal to 20 cm, less than or equal to 15 cm, or less than or equal to 10 cm, or any integer value between any of these, or any range made from any of these values.
  • the distance can be set to a dimension that is based on a maximum diameter size for packages to be unwound by the apparatuses.
  • the machine can additionally or alternatively include a guard, shield, or separating panel, set in between adjacent apparatuses, to prevent interference between adjacent unwinding strands.
  • adjacent apparatuses can be moved closer with respect to each other, such that the footprints of the apparatuses (that is, the outer extents of the apparatuses, when viewed from the top) do partially overlap each other.
  • the first take off apparatus 401 and the second take off apparatus 402 can be moved, with respect to each other (inward sideways, or in the overall direction(s), or in a combination of these directions), such that strand outlines 416 and 423 at least partially overlap.
  • This overlap condition can exist, without interference, in certain process conditions.
  • the strand outline 423 will not interfere with strand outline 416 , because the right hand package of apparatus 401 is not active; so the strand outline 416 will not create interference.
  • the footprints of adjacent apparatuses can partially overlap each other so long as the package cores and the frames of closest package unwind stations do not fall within the footprint of the adjacent apparatus. This overlapping relationship can also be repeated for other adjacent apparatuses in the machine 400 .
  • FIG. 4A Due to the arrangement of the apparatuses 401 - 404 , the sizes of open spaces (such as 181 and 182 in FIG. 1D ) between the sides of the apparatuses are reduced. These open areas are more efficiently used space, leading to a smaller and more compact footprint for the machine 400 .
  • the embodiment of FIG. 4A can also be varied with different numbers on apparatuses in a row, and any number of rows, with the apparatuses in each row arranged as described above.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine 500 with six take off apparatuses ( 501 - 506 ), arranged with apparatuses in adjacent columns having differing overall directions, and with staggered vertical columns.
  • the machine 500 is configured in the same way as the machine 400 of FIGS. 4A and 4B , except that adjacent vertical columns are staggered with respect to each other, as described in connection with the embodiment of FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 5 illustrates infeed locations 517 , 527 , 537 , 547 , 557 567 and centerlines 518 , 528 , 538 , 548 , 558 , 568 corresponding with take off apparatuses 501 - 506 , respectively.
  • each take off apparatus 501 - 506 includes first and second package unwind stations ( 511 , 514 ) ( 521 , 524 ) ( 531 , 534 ) ( 541 , 544 ) ( 551 , 554 ) ( 561 , 564 ), and first and second packages ( 512 , 515 ) ( 522 , 525 ) ( 532 , 535 ) ( 542 , 545 ) ( 552 , 555 ) ( 562 , 565 ).
  • first and second package unwind stations 511 , 514 ) ( 521 , 524 ) ( 531 , 534 ) ( 541 , 544 ) ( 551 , 554 ) ( 561 , 564 )
  • first and second packages ( 512 , 515 ) ( 522 , 525 ) ( 532 , 535 ) ( 542 , 545 ) ( 552 , 555 ) ( 562 , 565 ).
  • FIG. 5 Due to the arrangement of the apparatuses 501 - 506 , the sizes of open spaces between the apparatuses are reduced. These open areas are more efficiently used space, leading to a smaller and more compact footprint for the machine 500 .
  • the embodiment of FIG. 5 can also be varied with different numbers on apparatuses, arranged as described above.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine with six take off apparatuses ( 601 - 606 ), arranged in horizontal rows, with adjacent apparatuses in the same row having differing overall directions, and with staggered horizontal rows.
  • the machine 600 is configured in the same way as the machine 400 of FIGS. 4A and 4B , except that adjacent horizontal rows are staggered with respect to each other, as described in connection with the embodiment of FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 6 illustrates infeed locations 617 , 627 , 637 , 647 , 657 667 and centerlines 618 , 628 , 638 , 648 , 658 , 668 corresponding with take off apparatuses 601 - 606 , respectively.
  • each take off apparatus 601 - 606 includes first and second package unwind stations ( 611 , 614 ) ( 621 , 624 ) ( 631 , 634 ) ( 641 , 644 ) ( 651 , 654 ) ( 661 , 664 ), and first and second packages ( 612 , 615 ) ( 622 , 625 ) ( 632 , 635 ) ( 642 , 645 ) ( 652 , 655 ) ( 662 , 665 ).
  • first and second package unwind stations 611 , 614 ) ( 621 , 624 ) ( 631 , 634 ) ( 641 , 644 ) ( 651 , 654 ) ( 661 , 664 )
  • first and second packages 612 , 615 ) ( 622 , 625 ) ( 632 , 635 ) ( 642 , 645 ) ( 652 , 655 ) ( 662 , 665 ).
  • FIG. 6 Due to the arrangement of the apparatuses 601 - 606 , the sizes of open spaces between the apparatuses are reduced. These open areas are more efficiently used space, leading to a smaller and more compact footprint for the machine 600 .
  • the embodiment of FIG. 6 can also be varied with different numbers on apparatuses, arranged as described above.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine 700 with four take off apparatuses, arranged in alternating directions, offset horizontally and vertically from each other.
  • a first take off apparatus 701 and a second take off apparatus form one horizontal row, and have overall directions that are commonly aligned in one direction (toward the viewer), while a third take off apparatus 703 and a fourth take off apparatus 704 form another horizontal row (vertically offset from the one row) and have overall directions that are commonly aligned in another direction (away from the viewer).
  • FIG. 7 illustrates infeed locations 717 , 727 , 737 , 747 and centerlines 718 , 728 , 738 , 748 corresponding with take off apparatuses 701 - 704 , respectively.
  • each take off apparatus 701 - 704 respectively, includes first and second package unwind stations ( 711 , 714 ) ( 721 , 724 ) ( 731 , 734 ) ( 741 , 744 ), and first and second packages ( 712 , 715 ) ( 722 , 725 ) ( 732 , 735 ) ( 742 , 745 ).
  • FIG. 7 Due to the arrangement of the apparatuses 701 - 704 , the sizes of open spaces between the apparatuses are reduced. These open areas are more efficiently used space, leading to a smaller and more compact footprint for the machine 700 .
  • the embodiment of FIG. 7 can also be varied with different numbers on apparatuses, arranged as described above.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine with four take off apparatuses, arranged in a radial array.
  • the take off apparatuses 801 , 802 , 803 , and 804 are arranged in a circular array, such that all of their overall directions are directed inward toward the center of the array.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates infeed locations 817 , 827 , 837 , 847 and centerlines 818 , 828 , 838 , 848 corresponding with take off apparatuses 801 - 804 , respectively.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates infeed locations 817 , 827 , 837 , 847 and centerlines 818 , 828 , 838 , 848 corresponding with take off apparatuses 801 - 804 , respectively.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of a portion of a machine with four take off apparatuses, arranged in a radial array.
  • each take off apparatus 801 - 804 includes first and second package unwind stations ( 811 , 814 ) ( 821 , 824 ) ( 831 , 834 ) ( 841 , 844 ), and first and second packages ( 812 , 815 ) ( 822 , 825 ) ( 832 , 835 ) ( 842 , 845 ).
  • All of the take off apparatuses in FIG. 8 are configured to provide unwound strands to a common downstream apparatus, which uses the strands in a machine process.
  • a first take off apparatus 801 , a second take off apparatus 802 , a third take off apparatus 803 , and a fourth take off apparatus 804 form a horizontally oriented circle (all at one elevation).
  • the footprints of the apparatuses do not overlap each other.
  • their centerlines are completely horizontal. However, in various embodiments, one or more, or even all of their centerlines may only be substantially horizontal.
  • their centerlines intersect at a common point, and thus are completely radial. However, in various embodiments, one or more, or even all of their centerlines may only be substantially radial.
  • portions of the substantially conical overall shapes of their strand outlines are substantially or completely parallel with each other.
  • portions of the substantially conical overall shapes of their strand outlines may be nonparallel with each other.
  • a portion of the strand outline 816 is parallel with a portion of the strand outline 823 , separated by distance 881 .
  • a portion of the strand outline 826 is parallel with a portion of the strand outline 833 , separated by distance 882 .
  • a portion of the strand outline 836 is parallel with a portion of the strand outline 843 , separated by distance 883 .
  • a portion of the strand outline 846 is parallel with a portion of the strand outline 813 , separated by distance 884 .
  • the distance between adjacent unwinding strands can be set to various dimensions to reduce the possibility of interference between adjacent unwinding strands.
  • the distance can be set to a particular dimension such as: less than or equal to 50 cm, less than or equal to 45 cm, less than or equal to 40 cm, less than or equal to 35 cm, less than or equal to 30 cm, less than or equal to 25 cm, less than or equal to 20 cm, less than or equal to 15 cm, or less than or equal to 10 cm, or any integer value between any of these, or any range made from any of these values.
  • the distance can be set to a dimension that is based on a maximum diameter size for packages to be unwound by the apparatuses.
  • the machine can additionally or alternatively include a guard, shield, or separating panel, set in between adjacent apparatuses, to prevent interference between adjacent unwinding strands.
  • FIG. 8 can also be varied in a number of ways. Different numbers of apparatuses can be used in the radial array.
  • the radial array may or may not form a complete circle.
  • a machine can include any number of radial arrays stacked vertically on top of each other, with the apparatuses in each radial array arranged as described above. When the machine includes two or more radial arrays stacked vertically on top of each other, adjacent apparatuses may be vertically and/or radially aligned or may be vertically or radially offset from each other, as described in connection with the embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3 .

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