EP4241352A1 - Pay out apparatus for a flexible line arrangement, and line guide device comprising a delivery unit - Google Patents
Pay out apparatus for a flexible line arrangement, and line guide device comprising a delivery unitInfo
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- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
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Definitions
- Dispensing device for a flexible line arrangement and line guiding device with conveyor unit
- the invention relates to a dispensing device (Engi.: Dispenser) for a flexible line arrangement with at least one supply line, comprising a conveyor unit for selectively dispensing and collecting at least one longitudinal section of the line arrangement.
- the invention relates in particular to an output device which is suitable for a spatially deflectable line guiding device for guiding at least one supply line.
- the invention generally relates to a conveyor unit for a three-dimensional or. spatially deflectable line routing device for routing one or more supply lines, such as. B. cables , hoses or the like . , and such a line routing device which is equipped with a conveyor unit.
- a well-known and proven design of cable routing devices for the dynamic routing of cables between two relatively movable points are so-called power supply chains.
- a dispensing device is already known from WO 2018/091554 A1.
- This is particularly suitable as a docking device for the shore power supply of ships.
- a conveyor unit is proposed which acts on the deflection bend of an energy transmission chain in order to transmit shearing force or tensile force.
- the proposed design is comparatively complex in terms of construction and maintenance of the device.
- the construction does not appear to be optimally suited for spatially deflectable cable routing devices, i. H . Cable routing devices that should be movable in three dimensions, at least in sections.
- the design from WO 2018/091554 A1 is more suitable for conventional energy guiding chains that only move in one plane.
- An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a dispensing device and in particular a conveyor unit therefor propose that is structurally simple and / or can be operated with little maintenance.
- the delivery unit should be able to be used both with cable routing devices and directly with supply lines (without cable routing device).
- this object is achieved by an output device having the features of claim 1 .
- the conveyor unit comprises a drive wheel which interacts with the flexible line arrangement.
- the line arrangement can either be a spatially deflectable line guide device, if necessary. with multiple lines run, or include only a suitably designed supply line (without additional line routing device).
- the term line arrangement is thus understood in the present case to mean both a single line that is designed to match the drive wheel and a line guide device that can interact with the drive wheel and guides or guides one or more lines in it. can lead .
- the proposed drive wheel can in particular have a number of engagement sections distributed over the circumference, each of which in particular comprises at least one power transmission element or consists of a power transmission element.
- the flexible line arrangement comprises a plurality of external projections and/or recesses, which extend along at least a partial length or a section of the line arrangement are distributed. These projections and / or recesses act with the drive wheel, in particular with the engagement sections or. Power transmission elements, power-transmitting together.
- the line arrangement according to the mood, at least predominantly tensile forces are exerted, which means that, in comparison to the application of shear forces, a longer service life and less wear and tear can be achieved for cable routing devices and also for directly driven cables.
- the drive wheel can engage in the line arrangement and/or the line arrangement engages in the drive wheel, depending on the desired design.
- the projections and/or recesses provided on the outside of the line arrangement can have any suitable design, in particular form isolated elevations or thickenings and/or be designed as depressions or constrictions. As returns z. B. Intermediate spaces that are already present on a cable routing device can be used.
- the terms projections and/or recesses can be understood in general terms. In principle, any other form of unevenness on the outer surface (seen in the longitudinal cross section of the line arrangement) can also be considered. Different designs are also possible for the corresponding design of the drive wheel with engagement sections.
- the invention generally achieves particular advantages in combination with a spatially deflectable line guiding device, ie one that is intended to be movable at least in sections in three dimensions.
- an energy transmission chain in particular an energy transmission chain made up of individual links that are connected to one another in a spatially deflectable manner.
- the drive wheel has a plurality of engagement sections which are arranged or arranged over the entire circumference. are fully distributed.
- the engagement sections are preferably evenly distributed over the entire circumference, d. H . each with an identical distance in the circumferential direction.
- the engagement sections can be provided in the radially outer region, but are preferably at least partially offset or offset inwards. set back from the outer radius of the drive wheel, so that guidance in the lateral direction (axial to the direction of rotation) is simplified.
- Favorable power ratios result when the power transmission elements of the drive wheel are in each case, in particular in a form-fitting or essentially form-fitting manner, on the outside of the line arrangement or Attack wiring device.
- the force transmission elements transmit force by means of stops on the projections and/or recesses in the tangential direction of the drive wheel.
- the power transmission takes place at least predominantly or exclusively in the longitudinal direction of the line arrangement or. Cable routing device, so that unfavorable transverse and shearing forces are avoided.
- the output device can be designed for direct interaction with a power supply cable (without line routing device), with the drive wheel interacting directly with the power supply cable for outputting and retrieving.
- a power supply cable without line routing device
- outside projections in the form of radially projecting ring areas, ring bodies or the like on the outer sheath of the power supply cable. be attached .
- Other types of projections or indentations can also interact with the one or more force transmission elements.
- the output device is equipped with a three-dimensionally deflectable line guide device, which enables one or more supply lines to be guided in a protected manner.
- the lines are not driven directly by the drive wheel, but the protective line guide device is operated by the drive wheel, so that the line(s) itself is/are more durable.
- different types of construction of line routing devices can be considered.
- the line guide device has links that are connected to one another in an articulated manner, which can each be angled or bent relative to one another in at least two directions. are pivotable.
- the links particularly preferably have a circular outer contour in order to enable interaction with the drive wheel that is independent of twisting about their own longitudinal axis.
- the links are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction and preferably form a guide channel for the lines by means of guide parts on the outside radially.
- the lead ing parts can be essentially ring-shaped and are preferably circumferentially closed or preferably completely surround the guide parts, so that radial forces on the drive wheel are better absorbed.
- Ball joint connections in particular can be provided as joint connections between the members, so that a spatial deflection or a pivoting of the members to each other is made possible in each spatial direction.
- the guide parts of successive links can form a tubular jacket that is closed in the longitudinal direction and in the circumferential direction.
- external projections in particular in the form of radially projecting ring areas, ring bodies or the like, are preferably provided in such a closed shell. , intended .
- Ring-shaped peripheral areas allow an interaction with the power transmission elements, in which a rotation about the longitudinal axis is irrelevant.
- the ring areas or Annular bodies can have any suitable cross-sectional shape.
- annular bodies for interaction with the force transmission elements are fastened as separate add-on parts to the jacket of the line guide device in a force-fitting and/or form-fitting manner, in particular stationary in the axial direction on the line guide device.
- the annular bodies are preferably fastened with a non-positive fit, e.g. B. by screw connections.
- each power transmission element z. B a U-shaped bracket with a socket corresponding to the outer diameter of the cable or . of the line routing device.
- the drive wheel comprises two opposing wheel disks, between which the power transmission elements are fastened.
- the wheel discs can serve as a lateral guide for the line or Form wiring device.
- external projections are preferably provided on the line arrangement for interaction with the drive wheel.
- the projections are preferably in the form of bulges or thickenings or Circumferential ring areas executed.
- suitable ring bodies preferably have an outer surface or Contour which is symmetrical in cross section with respect to a central plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the line arrangement or perpendicular to the axis of the ring body.
- a corresponding symmetry allows conveying equally in both directions, forwards and backwards or .
- a spending and hauling in by suitable elements of the drive wheel, depending on the direction of rotation, on both sides of the projections or. can attack jumps .
- the projections, in particular annular bodies can e.g. B. in section through the longitudinal axis z. B. have an approximately semi-circular cross-section, so that projecting edges are also avoided.
- Wiring device are provided.
- the distance in radians between successive power transmission elements is preferably significantly greater than the longitudinal distance (e.g. center distance) between each two successive projections and/or recesses.
- the distance in radians between a first and a third force transmission element or a first and a fourth force transmission element in the sequence of the circumferential direction corresponds to the preferably uniform longitudinal distance or identical between the counterparts on the line assembly, i. H . the projections or returns .
- an engagement tolerance e.g. around the arc spacing of the force transmission elements
- an arcuate holding surface is advantageously provided on the conveyor unit, which is arranged at a suitable radial distance relative to the drive wheel and extends along a partial circumference of the drive wheel.
- the radian measure is preferably significantly smaller than 120°, in particular smaller than 90°.
- the line arrangement or the cable routing device have a free end, in particular with a supply plug, for example for optional connection to a consumer or to a supply source. Accordingly, the line or Wiring device have a stationary end that is permanently fixed in particular at a connection point.
- the conveyor unit has a guide device on the output side, preferably a z. B. funnel-like insertion device, which the line arrangement (i.e. the line tion guide device or alternatively the directly driven supply line) directs when hauling on the drive wheel.
- the line arrangement i.e. the line tion guide device or alternatively the directly driven supply line
- the guide device which directs the line arrangement to the drive wheel, is movably adjustable or alignable, in particular pivotable about at least one axis, attached or mounted.
- the guide device can be provided on a swivel arm, which optionally has its own drive for adjustment, in order to adjust the dispensing direction or receiving direction.
- the guide device can be pivoted at least about the axis of rotation of the drive wheel and/or pivoted over a predetermined angular range of preferably at least 45°, e.g. on the frame which supports the drive wheel. This allows the line arrangement, e.g. in relation to the frame, to be output optionally at different positions or in different directions, e.g. in an optional inclination from almost vertically downwards to almost horizontally to the side, and vice versa.
- the cable arrangement can hang freely between the drive wheel and the connection point when retrieved or, for example, be wound up on a drum.
- any suitable drive motor can be operatively connected to the drive wheel.
- any suitable design of a frame for the drive wheel can be provided, on which the drive wheel is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation.
- the drive motor for driving the drive wheel in rotation can be fastened to the frame.
- a vertical stand or carrier for example, can be considered as a stationary frame, at the upper end of which the drive wheel is provided and in relation to which the line arrangement is stored in a freely suspended manner.
- the drive motor of the drive wheel is connected to a limit switch-off device, which switches off the drive motor when a predetermined end position is reached, in particular when the line arrangement is fully extended or retracted.
- the Endabschaltvoriques is designed to with a detection element on the line assembly, such as a for this purpose, a specially designed ring body on the cable routing device to cooperate in order to switch off the drive motor in the end position when outputting and/or in the end position when hauling in.
- the limit switch device can interact mechanically by touching the detection element, e.g. B. in the manner of a limit switch which is actuated in stop with the detection element, or contactless, z. B. magnetic or the like. In this way, automatic shutdown in a predetermined end position can be implemented in a simple manner by appropriately arranging one or two detection element(s) at the desired position of the line arrangement.
- the frame can have any type of storage area for accommodating the retrieved longitudinal section of the line arrangement, in particular also an enclosure or a housing which forms the storage area.
- the drive wheel is arranged on the frame on the output side of the storage area.
- the proposed output device is particularly suitable, but not exclusively, for the power supply of movable or variable consumer .
- the output device is particularly suitable for shore power supply for ships, similar to that proposed in WO 2018/091554 A1.
- the proposed delivery unit can also be used particularly advantageously in other applications in combination with spatially deflectable, flexible cable routing devices, e.g. B. in a winding device, in combination with a winding drum or reel, etc.
- the combination of conveyor unit and line routing device offers the advantage, among other things, of guiding one or more lines in a protected manner without the conveyor unit having to directly grip the lines, d. H . without transferring tensile forces directly to the cables.
- the invention is for any type of supply lines, such as cables, hoses or the like. usable, especially for power supply lines with a comparatively large diameter or great length weight, such as power lines and/or lines for the shore power supply of ships. Further details, features and advantages of the invention result from the following detailed description of preferred exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached figures. Here show:
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of a dispensing device with a line guide device and a conveyor unit according to a first exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 2A-FIG. 2D Views of a conveyor unit, e.g. for use in the device according to FIG. 1, in a partially broken perspective view (FIG. 2A); in front view (FIG. 2B); in the longitudinal section of the section line CC from FIG.2B (FIG.2C) and in a closed perspective view (FIG.2D);
- FIG.3A-3D Views of several members of a preferred line routing device for use with a conveyor unit according to FIG.2A-2D, in front view (FIG.3A), in longitudinal section (FIG.3B), in perspective external view (FIG.3C) and in the perspective longitudinal section (FIG.3D);
- FIG. 4 a perspective view of a two-part ring body, which is suitable as a separate add-on part for retrofitting a line guide device according to FIG.3A-3D, so that it can be driven by the conveyor unit according to FIG.2A-2D;
- FIG.5A-5B and FIG.6 a second exemplary embodiment of an output device with a cable guide device and a conveyor unit in section through the vertical median plane (FIG.5A-FIG.5B), with a guide device that can be pivoted between different positions and which guides the cable arrangement or cable guide device directs when catching on the drive wheel and with a Endabschaltvorraum for driving the conveyor unit, in perspective view (FIG.6).
- FIG. 1 shows an output device, generally designated 1, for a flexible line arrangement 2 with a spatially deflectable line guide device 10, which leads a plurality of supply lines 3, eg electrical lines for the power supply, from a stationary end 7 or fixed point to a free end 5.
- the line guide device 10 protects the lines 3 when they are at rest and when they are in motion, ie when they are paid out and retrieved.
- the supply lines 3 are connected to a supply plug 6, z. B. for shore power supply with a ship (not shown).
- the output device 1 comprises a storage area 4 from which a desired length of the line arrangement 2 is output and into which it is retrieved again.
- the line arrangement 2 is freely suspended in the storage area 4 as a loop. Rolling onto a drum or other forms of storage are within the scope of the invention.
- the storage area 4 can be placed in a protective enclosure or be provided in a housing of suitable construction (not shown).
- the output device 1 comprises a conveyor unit 30 for mechanical conveying or. Driving the line arrangement 2 when outputting from and retrieving into the storage area 4 .
- the conveyor unit 30 comprises a drive wheel 32 which forms a number of engagement sections 33 on its circumference, here z. B. with nine engagement sections 33 .
- the number N of engaging sections 33 is to be selected to match the diameter and flexibility of the line arrangement 2 and should include at least two, preferably a large number of, engaging sections 33, e.g. B. in the range of 6 12 .
- the line arrangement 2 interacts with the engagement sections 33 for power transmission, so that the line arrangement 2 is moved forwards or backwards in the forward direction F or backward direction B depending on the direction of rotation of the drive wheel 32 .
- the flexible line arrangement 2 has a plurality of external projections in the form of annular bodies 12 which are provided on the outside of the line guide device 10 . These projections or Ring bodies 12 are distributed along at least one longitudinal section of the line arrangement 2 to be driven, preferably with an identical longitudinal distance A in the longitudinal direction L in each case.
- the radially protruding ring bodies 12 on the line arrangement 2 interact with force transmission elements 34 in the engagement sections 33 of the drive wheel 32 .
- each engagement section 33 has exactly one associated force transmission element 34, which is used to engage a projection or Annular body 12 is designed accordingly conjugated.
- the conveyor unit 30 comprises a frame 8 which is supported by a vertical stand 9 so that the drive wheel 32 on the aisle or is arranged above the storage area 4 on the frame 8 .
- a transmission of traction takes place on the line arrangement 2 - both in the forward direction F and in the reverse direction B - by the drive wheel 32 .
- tensile force is well absorbed by the line guide device 10 and introduced via the ring body 12 .
- there is no undesired loading of the supply lines 3 which are protected in the line routing device 10 with strain relief at the ends.
- the conveyor unit 30 is intended and designed to drive a line guide device 10 .
- the conveyor unit 30 is not intended for use in a dispensing device such as e.g. B. in FIG. l , limited , but also otherwise advantageous for mechanical actuation or Move corresponding line routing devices 10 can be used.
- each power transmission element 34 is shown in FIG. 2A-FIG . 2D designed as a U-shaped temple with a recording.
- the receptacle in the bracket 34 is open on both sides axially and open radially outwards and is designed in accordance with a circular outer contour of the line routing device 10 (cf. FIG. 2A).
- the U-shaped bracket 34 have an approx. semi-circular free cross-section, so that they can encompass at least half the circumference of the cable routing device 10 .
- the power transmission elements 34 are each with as identical a radian measure as possible, here from approx.
- FIG. 2C shows that for more favorable force distribution, two force transmission elements 34 each engage a first annular body 12 and the next but one annular body 12 at the same time.
- the radian measure between the force transmission elements 34 corresponds here to half of the longitudinal distance A, so that a smaller angle of rotation is necessary to achieve the engagement.
- the power transmission elements 34 are fixed between two opposite wheel discs 35A, 35B of the drive wheel 32, z. B. screwed .
- the dimension of the force transmission elements 34 in the circumferential direction can be compared se be short, as shown in FIG. 2A-2D shown, or arc over a larger angle, and z.
- a drive shaft 35C is fixed for rotation with the two wheel discs 35A, 35B and is connected to a drive/motor M, e.g. B. an electric servomotor (FIG. 2B).
- the drive wheel 32 is rotatably mounted about the axis of rotation R by means of the drive shaft 35C.
- the power transmission elements 34 of the drive wheel 32 act in a force-transmitting manner with corresponding counterparts on the line guide device 10, here with the projections or. Ring bodies 12 to actuate the line guide device 10 either in the forward direction F or reverse direction B or. to move .
- the line guide device 10 can also have recesses or Have recesses (not shown) with which correspondingly fitting elements of the engagement sections 33 interact.
- the diameter of the drive wheel 32 or the effective radius on the inside of the force transmission elements 34 is adapted to the permissible radius of curvature of the line guide device 10 and is preferably selected to be at least slightly larger in order to reduce stress.
- FIG. 2A-2D also show an exemplary construction of the frame 8, on which the drive wheel 32 is rotatably mounted with its drive shaft 35C.
- the frame 8 includes a formed retaining plate 36A, which is provided radially on the outside at a distance from the drive wheel 32.
- the retaining plate 36A forms a roughly arcuate retaining surface 36B at a radial distance relative to the drive wheel 32, the distance being chosen such that the ring bodies 12 run through with little play.
- the retaining plate 36A with the retaining surface 36B extends over part of the circumference of the drive wheel 32, here over approx. 60°-80° in radians.
- the line guide device 10 is always held in engagement with the drive wheel 32 by the holding surface 36B.
- a funnel-shaped term insertion device 37 attached.
- the insertion device 37 e.g. B. made of formed sheet metal parts, tapers like a funnel in the reverse direction B and is directed tangentially to the drive wheel 32 so that the line guide device 10 is guided into engagement with the drive wheel 32 , regardless of the spatial position of the free end 5 .
- FIG. 3A-3D show a particularly preferred design of a line routing device 10, which is constructed from individual and structurally identical members 11, which are connected to one another in an articulated manner and have a circular outer contour (FIG. 3A).
- FIG. 3B-3D show only a section of three members.
- the members 11 are in the longitudinal direction one behind the other or. chained one after the other and form at least one guide channel K for lines 3 by means of guide parts 13 on the outside radially, and for this purpose are connected to central parts 14 via webs.
- Two adjacent members 11 can each be spatially pivoted about three orthogonal axes. For this purpose, the links 11 are connected to one another via articulated connections.
- the links 11 have central parts 14 each with ball joint connections on both sides in the longitudinal direction L, consisting of a ball joint head 16 and a ball joint socket 17 .
- each ball joint head 16 is provided as a separate joint ball, which is held in a ball joint socket 17 at one end of the central part 14.
- a joint fork 18 At the other end of the central part 14 there is a joint fork 18 with radially opposite passage openings for a securing bolt 19 with which the joint ball of the ball joint head 16 is secured.
- the securing bolt 19 is in each case perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L and allows the transmission of considerable tensile forces in the longitudinal direction L through the ball joint 16 , 17 .
- Attachment and detachment of the locking pins 19 is accomplished by access openings 19A provided in the otherwise circumferentially closed outer guide portion 13 of each link 11 .
- the guide parts 13 and successive links 11 form interlocking spherical caps and, overall, a tubular jacket that is closed in the longitudinal direction L and in the circumferential direction U, which is therefore robust and suitable for absorbing forces.
- the links 11 are made of plastic, e.g. B. manufactured as injection molded parts.
- Projections for interaction with the drive wheel 32 can be produced on a line guide device 10 by suitable te ring body 12 are retrofitted as separate attachments.
- FIG. 4 shows a preferred example of a ring body 12, which essentially consists of two semi-ring-shaped shell parts 40A, 40B, preferably of identical construction, which are connected to one another by screws 42 and clamped in a non-positive manner on the outer circumference against the guide parts 13.
- the shell parts 40A, 40B have an outer contour which is rounded at the end and closed around the longitudinal direction L in the connected state.
- the shell parts 40A, 40B are mirror-symmetrical to a center plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L .
- the annular body 12 or Shell parts 40A, 40B have a retaining projection 44, which engages in a circumferential groove 45 on the outer circumference between interlocking guide parts 13 of two linearly aligned and interconnected links 11 (cf. FIG. 3B) in order to fix the ring body 12 in the longitudinal direction L on the cable guide device 10 to secure .
- the annular body 12 can each be fixed to a pair of consecutive members 11 and, if necessary. reduce or block their ability to pivot.
- a circumferentially closed ring body 12 promotes a uniform introduction of force through the drive wheel 32 .
- Retrofittable separate ring body 12 according to the principle of FIG. 4 allow u . a. the use of a known cable routing device which is primarily intended and suitable for other purposes - even without a drive wheel 32 .
- FIG. 5A-5B and FIG. 6 show a further development according to a second exemplary embodiment, which in terms of its basic structure is based on the principle from FIG. 1-4 is based , i . H .
- a conveyor unit with a drive wheel 32 which has a number of engagement sections 33 on the circumference, each with at least one force transmission element 34, which interact with ring bodies 12 on the line guide device 10 in order to drive them either in the forward direction F or in the reverse direction B. Parts that are equivalent in terms of function and/or construction are therefore not described again.
- the main difference from the previous exemplary embodiment consists in two additional functions, namely an adjustable guide device 50 on the one hand and an end switch-off device 61, 62 on the other, which switches off the drive/motor M of the drive wheel in the two end positions when the cable guide device 10 is released and/or retrieved.
- the pivotable guide device 50 has here, as in FIG.
- the funnel-like insertion port 57 is shown in FIG.
- SA- SB and FIG.6 are mounted on two arcuate lateral supports 53 which are pivoted about the axis R and have a cam groove 54 in which a shaft 55 of the actuator S engages for motor-driven adjustment of the output direction of the guide device 50 possible distances for removing the cable routing device 10 are bridged, or a more suitable feed in the height of the shore power supply can be adjusted variably or as needed.
- a preferred end switch-off device 61, 62 for switching off the drive/motor M when hauling in or outputting is explained with reference to FIGS. 5A-5B and FIG.
- the insertion mouth 57 is slidably guided via a tubular extension with a switching flange 63 in a setting on the two carriers 52, approx. in the drive wheel 32 tangential direction.
- a first end switch-off device 61 for switching off in the maximum end position when hauling in (on the right in FIG. 6), ie when the line guide device 10 is fully hauled in, has a limit switch 65 which can be actuated by the switching flange 63 guided in the connecting link.
- a limit switch 65 for controlling the drive/motor M is actuated via the switching flange 63.
- a special switching ring body 52A (FIG. 5B), with a larger outer diameter than the driving ring body 12, strikes the inside of the insertion opening 57 when retrieving and so pulls the switching flange 63 against the catch-up limit switch 65 around it in this fully retracted end position to operate .
- the end switch-off device 62 for outputting is realized in a similar construction.
- another switching flange 67 is guided in a sliding link, approximately tangentially, and interacts with a limit switch 69 when a special switching ring body 52B pushes the switching flange 67 against the output limit switch 69 draws .
- the switching ring body 52B is attached to the line guide device 10 in accordance with the completely discharged position.
- the end switch-off device 61, 62 can be set manually and purely mechanically during installation on site by selectively attaching special switching ring bodies 52A, 52B to the line routing device 10 with regard to the desired end position.
- the special switching ring bodies 52A, 52B serve as mechanical detection elements for detecting the position of the line routing device 10 .
- the switching ring body 52A, 52B can, apart from the larger diameter in a construction similar to FIG. 4 and be detachably attached to the line guide device 10 .
- other non-contact e.g. B. electromechanical solutions are used.
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- Electric Cable Arrangement Between Relatively Moving Parts (AREA)
- Devices For Conveying Motion By Means Of Endless Flexible Members (AREA)
- Specific Conveyance Elements (AREA)
- Storing, Repeated Paying-Out, And Re-Storing Of Elongated Articles (AREA)
- Guides For Winding Or Rewinding, Or Guides For Filamentary Materials (AREA)
- Supports For Pipes And Cables (AREA)
- Slot Machines And Peripheral Devices (AREA)
- Branching, Merging, And Special Transfer Between Conveyors (AREA)
- Attitude Control For Articles On Conveyors (AREA)
- Auxiliary Devices For And Details Of Packaging Control (AREA)
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