Continuous automatic twisting and winding device and method for polymer fiber artificial muscles
US12139823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/31
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A continuous automatic twisting, and winding device and method for the polymer fiber artificial muscle are provided. The device includes a wire feeding mechanism, polymer fibers, a twisting mechanism, a winding mechanism, a translation mechanism, and a base plate. The center axis of the rolling bearing I in the wire feeding mechanism is horizontally aligned with the center axis of the spline shaft in the winding mechanism; the polymer fibers are generally nylon fibers, polyester fibers, etc.; the twisting mechanism, winding mechanism and the translation mechanism are mounted on the base plate; the twisting mechanism articulation seat in the twisting mechanism is fixed on the front support seat in the winding mechanism; the mounted bearing in the translation mechanism is connected to the spline shaft in the winding mechanism by interference fit. The guide rod in the translation mechanism is mounted on the rear support seat in the winding mechanism.
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