Apparatus for aligning magnetic wire aligns magnetic wires on a wire alignment substrate along its base lines, which are positions the magnetic wires are aligned with, with a small interval and without inducing torsional stresses. A microscope is used to detect misplacement between the base line and a reference line that is the magnetic wire taking a form of a straight line under application of tensile force and pulled out by a wire chuck. The misplacement is corrected using a position adjustment device of a substrate attaching base to which the wire alignment substrate is attached. The magnetic wires are temporarily fixed to the wire alignment substrate by magnetic power, and then permanently fixed to the wire alignment substrate using resin while free from the torsional stresses.

Apparatus for aligning magnetic wire aligns magnetic wires on a wire alignment substrate along its base lines, which are positions the magnetic wires are aligned with, with a small interval and without inducing torsional stresses. A microscope is used to detect misplacement between the base line and a reference line that is the magnetic wire taking a form of a straight line under application of tensile force and pulled out by a wire chuck. The misplacement is corrected using a position adjustment device of a substrate attaching base to which the wire alignment substrate is attached. The magnetic wires are temporarily fixed to the wire alignment substrate by magnetic power, and then permanently fixed to the wire alignment substrate using resin while free from the torsional stresses.

Apparatus for aligning magnetic wire aligns magnetic wires on a wire alignment substrate along its base lines, which are positions the magnetic wires are aligned with, with a small interval and without inducing torsional stresses. A microscope is used to detect misplacement between the base line and a reference line that is the magnetic wire taking a form of a straight line under application of tensile force and pulled out by a wire chuck. The misplacement is corrected using a position adjustment device of a substrate attaching base to which the wire alignment substrate is attached. The magnetic wires are temporarily fixed to the wire alignment substrate by magnetic power, and then permanently fixed to the wire alignment substrate using resin while free from the torsional stresses.

Technologies are described for restraining systems. The systems may comprise a base, a stationary arm, a swing arm, a rod, first straps, and second straps. A bottom end of the stationary arm may be attached to a first end of the base. A bottom end of the swing arm may be attached at a second end of the base. The rod may be attached to top ends of the stationary arm and the swing arm. First straps may be attached to the stationary arm and configured to loop around and support an object. Second straps may be attached to the swing arm and configured to loop around and support the object. The rod may move and push the top of the swing arm away from the top of the stationary arm. A friction force between the first and second straps and the object may be effective to restrain the object.

A yarn tensioning system (1) for keeping at least one yarn (2) which is taken from a yarn storage system (3) to a yarn take-off system (4) of a weaving machine under tension, comprising a brake roller (5) around which the yarn (2) is at least partially wound and a motor (6) for supplying a torque to the brake roller (5), which is actuable in generator operation to keep the yarn (2) under tension between the brake roller (5) and the yarn take-off system (4). In addition, a weaving machine comprising such a yarn tensioning system (1) and a method for keeping at least one yarn (2) under tension which is taken from a yarn storage system to a yarn take-off system.

A yarn tensioning system (1) for keeping at least one yarn (2) which is taken from a yarn storage system (3) to a yarn take-off system (4) of a weaving machine under tension, comprising a brake roller (5) around which the yarn (2) is at least partially wound and a motor (6) for supplying a torque to the brake roller (5), which is actuable in generator operation to keep the yarn (2) under tension between the brake roller (5) and the yarn take-off system (4). In addition, a weaving machine comprising such a yarn tensioning system (1) and a method for keeping at least one yarn (2) under tension which is taken from a yarn storage system to a yarn take-off system.

A winding machine for winding fishing line from a spool onto the reel of a fishing rod is disclosed. The winding machine incorporates a novel spring-loaded tongue that is adapted to provide a light pressure onto the fishing line as it is wound onto the reel thereby preventing backlash. The disclosed winding machine is portable and can be field-deployed on either the wall of a boat or on any other convenient, reasonably flat surface.

A yarn tensioner is designed for adjusting tension in a running yarn. The yarn tensioner includes a rotatable tension wheel having opposing yarn-contacting surfaces formed along an annular region thereof and configured to frictionally contact opposite sides of the running yarn such that the running yarn causes rotational movement of the tension wheel. An elongated wheel shaft is directly affixed to the tension wheel. A tension adjustment assembly frictionally contacts the wheel shaft, and creates select rotation resistance between adjacent parts of the assembly and the wheel shaft such that rotation of the tension wheel is adjustably frictionally controlled, thereby adjusting tension in the running yarn.

A yarn tensioner is designed for adjusting tension in a running yarn. The yarn tensioner includes a rotatable tension wheel having opposing yarn-contacting surfaces formed along an annular region thereof and configured to frictionally contact opposite sides of the running yarn such that the running yarn causes rotational movement of the tension wheel. An elongated wheel shaft is directly affixed to the tension wheel. A tension adjustment assembly frictionally contacts the wheel shaft, and creates select rotation resistance between adjacent parts of the assembly and the wheel shaft such that rotation of the tension wheel is adjustably frictionally controlled, thereby adjusting tension in the running yarn.

The present invention is a fishing reel spool that holds a line in place. The spool includes a spooling portion and a skirt. The spool further includes a slot and a tab for which loose line may be passed through and behind, respectively, so that the line can be held in place. The spool may include a biasing member and may include a secondary member for further holding the line in place and for aiding in inserting the line.