Programmable servomotor coil winder
AssigneeHoneywell Inc.
InventorsDonald R. Hermanson, Steven A. Prokosch, Daniel M. Jenson
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Abstract
A computer winding control and operator display for winding complex coils is programmed to control stepper motors connected to an arbor and a coil filament laying head. The computer program generates a series of commands to move the arbor and the head. The commands specify acceleration, velocity, extent of movement, and deceleration. The program at certain program steps stops the motion and generates operator display messages.
Claims3
A method of computer control and operator interface for winding coils on a rotatable arbor with a translatable head, comprising the steps of:
- moving said arbor and said head alternatively in a series of discrete steps;
- controlling movement of said arbor and said head in each of said steps by commands from said computer, said commands specifying arbor and head acceleration and velocity;
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- interrupting said computer commands periodically and displaying a computer-generated message prompting operation action.
A computer control and operator interface system for winding coils on a rotating arbor with a translatable head, comprising in combination:
- a first stepper motor coupled to said arbor to rotate said arbor in response to programmed computer commands;
- a second stepper motor coupled to said head to translate said head in response to programmed computer commands;
- an operator display;
- said computer generating commands alternately for said first and second stepper motors to cause said arbor and head to move in alternating discrete steps;
- said computer generating operating messages for said display;
- means for coupling said computer to said first and second stepper motors;
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- means for coupling said computer to said display.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.