A compact creel utilization method provides arms cantileverdly extending from supports which support at least two yarn rolls thereon. Some embodiments have a front roll connected to the rear roll. Other embodiments simultaneously feed to a common eyelet or other feed opening.

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.

Systems and methods for loading and delivering stalk subassemblies and yarn packages are disclosed herein. Such systems and methods can have at least one processor, at least one automated guided vehicle, at least one creel assembly, and an automated creel loading assembly. The at least one automated guided vehicle can be communicatively coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor can be configured to selectively direct an automated guided vehicle to engage a respective stalk subassembly. Upon engagement between the automated guided vehicle and the stalk subassembly, the processor can be configured to selectively direct the automated guided vehicle to move about and between the selected operative position within the creel assembly and a loading position proximate the automated creel loading assembly.

Systems and methods for loading and delivering stalk subassemblies and yarn packages are disclosed herein. Such systems and methods can have at least one processor, at least one automated guided vehicle, at least one creel assembly, and an automated creel loading assembly. The at least one automated guided vehicle can be communicatively coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one processor can be configured to selectively direct an automated guided vehicle to engage a respective stalk subassembly. Upon engagement between the automated guided vehicle and the stalk subassembly, the processor can be configured to selectively direct the automated guided vehicle to move about and between the selected operative position within the creel assembly and a loading position proximate the automated creel loading assembly.

A system for deploying a coil of spoolable pipe from a vessel includes a first tower configured to move longitudinally and transversely along a first track coupled to the vessel, a second tower configured to move longitudinally along a second track coupled to the vessel, and a coil drum assembly coupled to the first tower. The first tower is configured to insert the coil drum assembly transversely into an interior channel of the coil when the coil drum assembly is in a retracted position, the coil drum assembly is configured to support the coil when the coil drum assembly is in an extended position and rotate during deployment of the spoolable pipe, and the first tower and the second tower are configured to move the coil drum assembly vertically.

A heat setting apparatus feeding assembly can comprise a yarn package rack having a first side and an opposing second side. A plurality of yarn package engagement elements can be positioned on each of the first side and the second side of the yarn package rack. The yarn package rack can be configured to rotate about a pivotal axis to orient one of the first side or the second side toward a yarn package loading area and to orient the other of the first side and the second side toward a feed direction.

A heat setting apparatus feeding assembly can comprise a yarn package rack having a first side and an opposing second side. A plurality of yarn package engagement elements can be positioned on each of the first side and the second side of the yarn package rack. The yarn package rack can be configured to rotate about a pivotal axis to orient one of the first side or the second side toward a yarn package loading area and to orient the other of the first side and the second side toward a feed direction.

The present disclosure relates to a utility enclosure that can store fiber optic cables that includes an underground enclosure and a cable storage system mountable to a wall of the enclosure. The cable storage system includes a cable storage wheel for storing the fiber optic cable, a mounting plate used to secure the cable storage wheel to the wall of the enclosure, and a spacer. The spacer has a first end secured to the mounting plate and a second end secured to the cable storage wheel for maintaining the cable storage wheel in a spaced relationship relative to the wall of the enclosure.

A creel safety latch includes an elongated pivot-control bar defining a longitudinal slot having first and second terminal ends. The slot is adapted for receiving a latch pin of a movable bobbin creel. A first pin catch is located proximate the first terminal end of the slot, such that sliding movement of the latch pin along the slot and beyond the first catch locates the latch pin in a first holding position directly adjacent the first terminal end of the slot. A second pin catch is located proximate the second terminal end of the slot, such that sliding movement of the latch pin along the slot and beyond the second catch locates the latch pin in a second holding position directly adjacent the second terminal end of the slot.

A creel safety latch includes an elongated pivot-control bar defining a longitudinal slot having first and second terminal ends. The slot is adapted for receiving a latch pin of a movable bobbin creel. A first pin catch is located proximate the first terminal end of the slot, such that sliding movement of the latch pin along the slot and beyond the first catch locates the latch pin in a first holding position directly adjacent the first terminal end of the slot. A second pin catch is located proximate the second terminal end of the slot, such that sliding movement of the latch pin along the slot and beyond the second catch locates the latch pin in a second holding position directly adjacent the second terminal end of the slot.