Spiraling apparatus
US7356983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H81/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spiraling apparatus is provided that includes a rotatable deck having a deck plate that includes first and second sides. A plurality of first spools are rotatably attached to the first side of the deck plate. The first spools include a length of reinforcement wound thereon. A plurality of second spools are rotatably attached to the second side of the deck plate. The second spools also include a length of reinforcement wound thereon. A tension regulating device is adapted to regulate tension in the reinforcement as the reinforcement is removed from the first and second spools during rotation of the deck.
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