A creel, such as may be used to supply fiberglass roving to a production process, includes an enclosure and a number of rotatable axles held within the enclosure. Each of the axles is of a shape and size to be inserted into a bobbin of roving. The creel also includes a drive mechanism coupled to each of the plurality of rotatable axles, the drive mechanism synchronizing the rotation of the axles. Bobbins of roving may be stacked on the axles and connected to provide continuous roving. As roving is drawn from the creel, the rate of rotation of the axles may be selected to counteract twisting of the roving that would otherwise result.

A creel, such as may be used to supply fiberglass roving to a production process, includes an enclosure and a number of rotatable axles held within the enclosure. Each of the axles is of a shape and size to be inserted into a bobbin of roving. The creel also includes a drive mechanism coupled to each of the plurality of rotatable axles, the drive mechanism synchronizing the rotation of the axles. Bobbins of roving may be stacked on the axles and connected to provide continuous roving. As roving is drawn from the creel, the rate of rotation of the axles may be selected to counteract twisting of the roving that would otherwise result.

The present invention is directed to a paper feed system. The paper feed system includes: a paper feed apparatus configured to accommodate stacked paper and sense a paper shortage state and a paper replenishment completion state; a communication unit provided to be integrated with or correspond to the paper feed apparatus, and configured to transmit a paper replenishment request signal when the paper feed apparatus senses a paper shortage state and transmit a paper replenishment completion signal when the paper feed apparatus senses a paper replenishment completion state; and a first server configured to communicate with the communication unit. When a change in the weight of stacked paper is detected, a paper support plate is elevated by driving a motor. When a situation in which the paper support plate reaches a set remaining amount height, a paper shortage state signal is transmitted to feed paper.

A traction tensioning device which has one or more upper chain assemblies driven by an upper sprocket pulley and one or more lower chain assemblies driven by a lower sprocket pulley. Each of the upper and lower chain assemblies has a plurality of pads mounted to the chain assemblies. The upper chain assembly is mounted to a movable platen. The lower chain assembly is mounted to a fixed platen. The upper chain assembly and the movable platen are raised and lowered with respect to the lower chain assembly thereby creating a tension on a strip of material passing between the upper and lower chain assemblies.

A tarp deployment and retrieval apparatus that is configured to facilitate placement and retrieval of a tarp over an object such as but not limited to a cargo truck. The apparatus includes a base support frame wherein the base support frame is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal and lateral support members. A pair of vertical support members extending upward from the base support frame provide support for the drive rod member. The drive rod member is rotatable in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction having a motor assembly operably coupled thereto. A tarp engagement member is releasably coupled to the drive rod member utilizing a coupler. The tarp engagement member includes a center rod portion having a plurality of rope engagement members formed thereon. The tarp engagement member includes a guide member that is generally U-shaped and operable to maintain lateral position of a tarp on the tarp engagement member.

The present invention relates to a paper feeding apparatus. The paper feeding apparatus includes: a main body configured such that a paper discharge outlet, a space, and a door are formed therein; a plurality of guide rails formed inside the main body in vertical directions; a plurality of guide rods formed inside the main body in vertical directions; a paper support plate formed in a plate shape so that paper is stacked and supported thereon, and configured such that a plurality of bushings, insertion grooves, and a multi-stage screw are formed in connection with the paper support plate; a power unit including a motor provided with a driving pulley, a driven pulley, and a chain configured to connect the driving pulley and the driven pulley; and a sensor configured to measure the weight of paper, and a controller configured to control the driving of the power unit.

The present invention is directed to a paper feed system. The paper feed system includes: a paper feed apparatus configured to accommodate stacked paper and sense a paper shortage state and a paper replenishment completion state; a communication unit provided to be integrated with or correspond to the paper feed apparatus, and configured to transmit a paper replenishment request signal when the paper feed apparatus senses a paper shortage state and transmit a paper replenishment completion signal when the paper feed apparatus senses a paper replenishment completion state; and a first server configured to communicate with the communication unit. When a change in the weight of stacked paper is detected, a paper support plate is elevated by driving a motor. When a situation in which the paper support plate reaches a set remaining amount height, a paper shortage state signal is transmitted to feed paper.