US3672142A - Winding apparatus and method - Google Patents

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US3672142A
US3672142A US23432A US3672142DA US3672142A US 3672142 A US3672142 A US 3672142A US 23432 A US23432 A US 23432A US 3672142D A US3672142D A US 3672142DA US 3672142 A US3672142 A US 3672142A
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D07—ROPES; CABLES OTHER THAN ELECTRIC
    • D07B—ROPES OR CABLES IN GENERAL
    • D07B7/00—Details of, or auxiliary devices incorporated in, rope- or cable-making machines; Auxiliary apparatus associated with such machines
    • D07B7/02—Machine details; Auxiliary devices
    • D07B7/14—Machine details; Auxiliary devices for coating or wrapping ropes, cables, or component strands thereof
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21F—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF METAL WIRE
    • B21F7/00—Twisting wire; Twisting wire together
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    • D07—ROPES; CABLES OTHER THAN ELECTRIC
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    • D07B7/00—Details of, or auxiliary devices incorporated in, rope- or cable-making machines; Auxiliary apparatus associated with such machines
    • D07B7/02—Machine details; Auxiliary devices
    • D07B7/025—Preforming the wires or strands prior to closing
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    • D07B2207/00—Rope or cable making machines
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    • D07B2207/209—Tubular strander
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    • D07—ROPES; CABLES OTHER THAN ELECTRIC
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    • D07B7/02—Machine details; Auxiliary devices
    • D07B7/021—Guiding means for filaments, strands, ropes or cables

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  • ABSTRACT Method and apparatus are disclosed for producing a composite multiwire structure by helically wrapping at least one wire structure about a core element and, prior thereto, imparting undulating longitudinal movement to the wire structure at a point located closely to the point of wrapping to effectively control torsion naturally induced in the wire structure during the wrapping operation.
  • Multiwire strands generally include an inner load bearing core element and a plurality of round wires wrapped helically in one or more layers about the core element.
  • the round wires are usually made of high yield strength material.
  • a plurality of these strands are themselves wrapped helically about a suitable core element which may itself be a multiwire strand to produce a wire rope or cable structure.
  • a line drawn radially outward from the center axis of the wire or strand to intersect a given point on the circumference of the wire or strand would always extend in the same direction as the wire or strand is being wound about the core element.
  • that line would contact the surface of the core element (at its lowest point) only once in every lay length and would be spaced farthest i.e. at a distance equal to the diameter of the wire or strand) from the surface of the core element at l80 of wrap or one half the lay length as measured from the point at which the scribed line contacts the core element.
  • method and apparatus are provided for making a composite multiwire structure by continuously wrapping one or more wire structures'helically about a longitudinal axis in a simple, efficient, and economical manner.
  • the wrapping of each wire structure is effected in a non-planetary fashion and in such a way that the build-up of induced torsion in the wire structure is effectively controlled.
  • Each wire structure of the composite multiwire structure which is wrapped in this manner may be a single wire or, in certain cases, a multiwire structure.
  • the composite multiwire structure is formed by helically wrapping at least one wire structure about a longitudinal axis defined by a longitudinally moving core element as the wire structure is advanced along a predetermined path converging with the path of movement of the core element.
  • a plurality of single element wire structures are helically wrapped in side-by-side relationship about the core element to form a single layer of a composite strand structure. The actual wrapping is accomplished by simultaneously moving the core element in a longitudinal direction and rotating each wire structure in a non-planetary fashion about the moving core element to effect the helical wrap at the point of convergence of the wire structures and the core element.
  • torsion isolation means For controlling the amount of torsion induced in the wire structure due to its rotational movement about the core element, torsion isolation means through which each wire structure is directed is disposed in the path of travel of the wire structure between its supply spool and the point at which it converges with the core element.
  • This means is located in closely spaced relationship to the point of convergence between the wire structure and the core element and comprises a plurality of pressure rollers engaging either side of the wire structure. These rollers exert pressure on the wire structure in generally opposing directions transverse to the direction of movement of the wire structure toward the core element.
  • rollers engaging one side of the wire structure are disposed alternately in relation to the rollers engaging the other side of the wire structure in such a manner that undulating movement is imparted to the wire structure in a zone located upstream and relatively near to the point at which the wire structure is wrapped about the core element.
  • the torsion induced in the individual wire structure is contained in the zone between the pressure rollers and the point of convergence or closing. This forces the wire structure to absorb the torsional stress as it is being wrapped about the core element. Also, because of the relatively short distance between the pressure rollers and the point of closing, the induced torsion does not become additive and hence it is possible to continuously wrap the wire structure about the core element without danger of breakage of the wire structure in torsion.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic illustration of apparatus constructed in accordance with the teachings of this invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an enlarged elevation view, partially broken away, of the apparatus employed to isolate torsion induced in the wire structure as it is being wrapped about the core element.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the lines 3-3 of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown apparatus for continuously wrapping two wire structures 1 and 1 about a longitudinal axis in helical relationship to produce a composite multiwire structure.
  • the wire structures 1 and 1' are wrapped about a core element 2 which is disposed along the longitudinal axis.
  • the apparatus for wrapping the wire 1' is substantially identical to that for wrapping the wire 1. Accordingly, the parts of the apparatus for wrapping wire 1 corresponding to like parts of the apparatus for wrapping wire 1 will be designated by the same reference numerals with the suffix prime Also, the following description of the invention will be made primarily with respect to wrapping of the wire 1, it being understood that such description applies equally to the wrapping of wire 1'.
  • the wire structure 1 is made of high yield strength material and may comprise a single round wire or, alternatively, a multiwire structure comprising a plurality of helically wound single round wires.
  • the core element 2 may comprise a single wire or a multiwire construction.
  • the wire structure 1 is made of high yield strength material in the sense that it resists bending or will not easily take a permanent set. An example of such material is steel.
  • wrapping about the core will, depending on the direction of wrap of the individual wires of the strand, tend to either tighten the wires of the strand or unwrap them. Accordingly, this should be taken into account when wrapping strands about the core so that the strands chosen will have the proper characteristics permitting such wrapping.
  • the core element 2 is moved longitudinally in the direction indicated by arrow 3 by suitable drive means (not shown).
  • the wire structure I is fed from supply spool 4 and trained around guide sheave 5 and then directed through torsion isolation means, comprising a plurality of rollers 6, in a path converging toward a predetermined point along the path of movement of the core element. At the point of convergence, the wire structure 1 is helically wrapped about the core element as shown in FIG. 1.
  • the supply spool 4 is advantageously mounted for rotation about an axis coincident with the axis of the core element 2.
  • the guide sheave S and rollers 6 are rotatably mounted on a support member 7 disposed in radically spaced relation to the core element and extending generally parallel to the direction of movement of the core element.
  • the support member 7 is mounted for rotation about the moving core elemen t by a bearing support 8 disposed concentrically about the core element.
  • Drive motor 9 is operatively connected by suitable gearing 10, 10a to the support member 7 to rotate it about the core element.
  • Advantageously driven gear 10a, bearing support 8, and spool 4 are hollow through their central portion to permit free passage of the core element 2.
  • the rotating wire structure 1 is payed out from the supply spool 4 and helically wrapped about the core element at the point at which it converges with the core element (point of convergence or closing).
  • the supply spool 4 has no planetary motion about the core element; and only the wire structure after being directed radially away from the spool, is rotated about the core element to effect the wrapping.
  • the wire structure 1 As the wire structure 1 is rotated about the cored element 2 in the manner described to efiect the helical wrap, it has a tendency to become twisted. This twist is initially confined to a vicinity near the point of closing. However, upon continued rotation of the wire structure about the core element, this twist gradually tends to work itself back to the supply spool 4 and cause a build-up of resulting torsional stress over the entire length of the wire structure between the supply spool 4 and its point of convergence with the core element. If this torsional stress is not effectively controlled, the wire structure will eventually be caused to break at some point along its length, become unalterably snarled, or otherwise interrupt proper operation of the stranding apparatus.
  • torsion isolation means comprising the plurality of grooved pressure rollers 6 effectively controls the torsion induced in the wire structure during the wrapping operation and prevents undesirable torsional feedback through the apparatus.
  • the pressure rollers engage either side of the wire structure 1 at a closely spaced location relative to the point of convergence or closing of the wire structure 1 with the moving core element 2.
  • the rollers engaging one side of the wire structure are disposed in relation to the rollers engaging in opposite side of the wire structure in such a manner as to produce an undulating movement to the wire structure 1. Due to the location of the rollers, this undulation is produced in a zone located upstream and relatively near the point at which the wire structure is wrapped about the core element.
  • the rollers engaging one side of the wire structure are also arranged alternately with respect to the rollers engaging the other side of the wire structure so that each portion of the wire 1 passing through the rollers 6 is in contact with at least one of the rollers.
  • the rollers 6 act to apply pressure to the wire structure in generally opposing directions transverse to its path of travel toward the core element.
  • the wire structure 1 is therefore subjected to increased tension in that portion of its length passing between the rollers, with compressive forces being exerted on the wire structure at the pressure points between opposing pairs of rollers.
  • any torsion existing in zone A does not become additive and it is, therefore, possible to continuously wrap the wire about the core element without danger of breakage of the wire structure in torsion or other malfunction of the wire structure in other areas of the apparatus.
  • the supply spool 4 is able to be mounted with its axis coinciding with the center axis of the core element. This relieves the support member 7 of weight which it would otherwise carry were the supply spool to be cradled on the support member as is generally the case with conventional planetary winding equipment. Furthermore, because of the separate operating positions of the supply spool and support member, the rotating support member 7 is of considerably less size and complexity thereby permitting it to be rotated at higher and more economical speeds than existing planetary winding equipment. Moreover, the use of costly spool cradles and other planetary devices required with conventional planetary winding equipment is advantageously eliminated.
  • Apparatus for wrapping at least one wire structure about a longitudinal axis to produce a composite multiwire structure having an absorbed torsional stress comprising:
  • torsion isolation means disposed along the converging path of travel of said wire structure for isolating torsion in said wire structure to the portion disposed downstream thereof.
  • said torsion isolation means is located in closely spaced relationship to said point of convergence.
  • rollers of said torsion isolation means are in compressive engagement with each wire structure.
  • each roller of the torsion isolation means compressively engages the wire structure against the next downstream roller.
  • Apparatus according to claim 6 further including:
  • spool means for said supply having an axis of rotation which is coincident with the axis of the composite multiwire structure.
  • Apparatus according to claim 7 further comprising: means for feeding a core wire structure along said longitudinal axis.
  • a method for wrapping at least one wire structure about a longitudinal axis to produce a composite multiwire structure having an absorbed torsional stress comprising the steps of:
  • each wire structure from a supply along a path converging at a predetermined point along said axis;
  • each wire structure is fed from a supply coil mounted for sion; rotation about an axis coincident with said longitudinal c. isolating torsion in said wire structure to the portion 5 aXiS- disposed downstream of and spaced from upply 11.

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