Patent classifications
B65H49/12
Powered creel systems, receiver apparatuses and related methods for yarn packages
Apparatuses, systems and methods include support brace(s), one or more of which are configured to support a receiver apparatus relative to a frame and define an opening that is configured to receive and orient a post along a vertical axis. A stator element coupled to one or more of the support brace(s) is rotationally fixed relative to the one or more support brace(s) about the vertical axis. A rotor element is configured to pivot about the vertical axis and includes a base and a package holder. The package holder includes a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongated body therebetween. The proximal end is coupled to base such that the elongated body extends at least partially in a radial direction relative to the vertical axis. The actuator is configured to receive an activation signal and pivot the rotor element relative to the stator element about the vertical axis.
Powered creel systems, receiver apparatuses and related methods for yarn packages
Apparatuses, systems and methods include support brace(s), one or more of which are configured to support a receiver apparatus relative to a frame and define an opening that is configured to receive and orient a post along a vertical axis. A stator element coupled to one or more of the support brace(s) is rotationally fixed relative to the one or more support brace(s) about the vertical axis. A rotor element is configured to pivot about the vertical axis and includes a base and a package holder. The package holder includes a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongated body therebetween. The proximal end is coupled to base such that the elongated body extends at least partially in a radial direction relative to the vertical axis. The actuator is configured to receive an activation signal and pivot the rotor element relative to the stator element about the vertical axis.