US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 533.7
.~.~ Axially shifted transfer device


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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

520  DF  CONVOLUTE WINDING OF MATERIAL {17}
533  DF  .~ With spool loading or coil removal {4}
533.7.~.~ Axially shifted transfer device


DEFINITION

Classification: 242/533.7

Axially shifted transfer device:

(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.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

559, 559.3, and 559.4, for means to shift a supply with respect to an unwinding station.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

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.