Spindle for braiding machine
AssigneeTalleres Ratera SA
InventorJosep Ratera Francitorra
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Abstract
A spindle for a braiding machine includes a stem mounted on a base, a disc on the stem, and a reel of thread mounted on the step atop the disc. A thread guide is mounted on two columns adjacent the stem. A capsule mounted on the top of the columns includes a spring that biases the thread guide downward. The capsule includes an opening which is large enough such that the spring can be inserted into and removed from the opening in the capsule. A washer can be included between the base and the disc to reduce wear to the base and the disc. Also, a single piece reel head may be mounted on the top of a reel of thread.
Claims20
A spindle for a braiding machine, comprising:
- a stem mounted on a base and that is configured to receive a reel of thread;
- a disc configured to be positioned under a reel of thread mounted on the stem and that rotates around said stem with the reel of thread;
- a lever mounted on the base and configured to control rotation of the disc on the stem;
- a pair of columns mounted on the base;
- a thread support-guide that slides on the columns, wherein a downward movement of the thread support guide will move the lever;
- a capsule mounted on the pair of columns;
- a rod coupled to the thread support-guide;
- a core coupled to the rod;
- a spring mounted inside the capsule and coupled to the core;
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- a collapsible and raisable part hingedly mounted on the capsule and that is configured to secure a top end of a reel of thread mounted on the stem, wherein said capsule includes an opening having dimensions that allow the spring to be inserted into and removed from the capsule through the opening.
A spindle for a braiding machine, comprising:
- a stem mounted on a base and that is configured to receive a reel of thread;
- a disc configured to be positioned under a reel of thread mounted on the stem and that rotates around said stem with the reel of thread;
- a lever mounted on the base and configured to control rotation of the disc on the stem;
- at least one column mounted on the base;
- a thread guide that slides on the at least one column, wherein a downward movement of the thread guide will cause the lever to move;
- a capsule mounted on the at least one column;
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- a spring mounted on the capsule and configured to bias the thread guide downward, wherein said capsule includes an opening having dimensions that allow the spring to be inserted into and removed from the capsule through the opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.