公开(公告)号：US20250003126A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-02

申请号：US18883649

申请日：2024-09-12

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Roy Chapman ,  David Edward VOYLES ,  Zachary Hall ,  Bryan DAY ,  Joel KITCHENS

IPC: D05C15/18 ,  B65H49/34 ,  D02H5/00

Abstract: A system for braking rotational movement of at least one beam is disclosed. The system can comprise a frame and at least one beam rotatably supported on the frame. Each beam of the at least one beam can comprise at least one sheave groove on at least one longitudinal end. A rope can have a first end and a second end. Each of the first end and second end can be fixedly coupled to the frame. The rope can be received within a portion of at least one of the at least one sheave groove of each beam. A tensioning assembly can be configured to selectively cause a predetermined braking tension in the rope.

公开(公告)号：US12123120B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17506766

申请日：2021-10-21

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Roy Chapman ,  David Edward Voyles ,  Zachary Hall ,  Bryan Day ,  Joel Kitchens

IPC: D05C15/18 ,  B65H49/34 ,  D02H5/00

CPC classification number: D05C15/18 ,  B65H49/34 ,  D02H5/00 ,  B65H2403/7253 ,  B65H2701/31

Abstract: A system for braking rotational movement of at least one beam is disclosed. The system can comprise a frame and at least one beam rotatably supported on the frame. Each beam of the at least one beam can comprise at least one sheave groove on at least one longitudinal end. A rope can have a first end and a second end. Each of the first end and second end can be fixedly coupled to the frame. The rope can be received within a portion of at least one of the at least one sheave groove of each beam. A tensioning assembly can be configured to selectively cause a predetermined braking tension in the rope.

公开(公告)号：US20240140756A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18349538

申请日：2023-07-10

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Kallin Kurtz ,  Rocky Tillman ,  Wes Moore ,  Zachary Hall

IPC: B65H67/06 ,  B65H49/16 ,  B65H67/02 ,  D02H1/00

CPC classification number: B65H67/065 ,  B65H49/16 ,  B65H67/02 ,  B65H67/063 ,  B65H67/067 ,  D02H1/00 ,  B65H2701/31

Abstract: A creel assembly having an outer wall defines an interior space, a plurality of yarn package engagement locations distributed within the interior space, a gantry that is movable secured within the interior space, and at least one processor. The gantry is positioned to selectively engage yarn packages within the interior space. In use, the gantry can selectively access the plurality of yarn package engagement locations. The processor is communicatively coupled to the gantry and receives an input corresponding to a selected action by the gantry. Modular creel systems can be formed from a plurality of the disclosed creel assemblies. Methods of using and assembling the disclosed creel assemblies and modular creel systems are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11738966B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US16526595

申请日：2019-07-30

Applicant: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Kallin Kurtz ,  Rocky Tillman ,  Wes Moore ,  Zachary Hall

IPC: B65H67/06 ,  B65H67/02 ,  D02H1/00 ,  B65H49/16

CPC classification number: B65H67/065 ,  B65H49/16 ,  B65H67/02 ,  B65H67/063 ,  B65H67/067 ,  D02H1/00 ,  B65H2701/31

Abstract: A creel assembly having an outer wall defines an interior space, a plurality of yarn package engagement locations distributed within the interior space, a gantry that is movable secured within the interior space, and at least one processor. The gantry is positioned to selectively engage yarn packages within the interior space. In use, the gantry can selectively access the plurality of yarn package engagement locations. The processor is communicatively coupled to the gantry and receives an input corresponding to a selected action by the gantry. Modular creel systems can be formed from a plurality of the disclosed creel assemblies. Methods of using and assembling the disclosed creel assemblies and modular creel systems are also disclosed.