摘要 |
A self-compensating tension control device (200) for regulating the payout of filamentary material from a spool (22) includes a fixed support (14) and a spindle assembly (16) pivotably mounted to the fixed support, wherein the spindle assembly rotatably carries the spool (22) of filamentary material. A pull-off force imparted by the filamentary material causes angular movement of the spindle assembly (16) and rotation of the spool (22). A braking assembly (210) mounted to the fixed support and coupled to the spindle assembly (16) applies a braking force corresponding to an angular position of the spindle assembly. |