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Spring biased electromagnetically controlled tension control

US4462557A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 1982
Grant dateJul 31, 1984
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/31
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electromagnetic disc type tension control in which a spring-like member is located between the electromagnetic coil and the lower tension disc to urge the lower tension disc upward towards the upper tension disc when the electromagnet is being supplied low voltage in order to encourage rotation of the tension discs to enhance the removal of finish and foreign material accumulated therebetween.

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