(under subclass 533) Subject matter wherein the tending mechanism includes a transport member linearly movable in a direction parallel to or coaxial with the coiling axis to convey a spool between the take-up station and either: (a) an empty spool supply station, or (b) a coil deposit station.
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559, 559.3, and 559.4, for means to shift a supply with respect to an unwinding station.
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29, Metal Working,
244, for a general apparatus employing force-applying means to assemble or disassemble elements in a telescoping relationship in a manner that may be analogous to loading or unloading spools from a mandrel.