| 摘要 |
<p>A self-compensating tension control device (20) for regulating the payout of filamentary material from a spool (S) includes a fixed support (22) and a spindle assembly (30) rotatably carrying the spool. A tension force applied to the filamentary material, in opposition to a biasing force, moves the spindle assembly linearly in relation to the fixed support. An eddy current braking system includes a conductive member rotatable (62) with the spindle assembly and a magnetic member (124) carried by the fixed support. The spindle assembly and the conductive member move linearly toward a side -by- side relationship with the magnetic member when the tension force applied to the filamentary material is reduced and unable to overcome the biasing force. Linear movement of the spindle assembly and the associated conductive member can be obtained by either a straight line mechanism or a linear ball bushing mechanism. A supplemental brake (130)may also be used.</p> |
