摘要 |
<p>A cable strand tension-controlling apparatus is described. As numerous individual wire or fiber-optic cable strand material is fed from multiple pay-off neutralizers, the cable strand material is directed across a rotating driven capstan and subsequently a rotating idler capstan. The cable strand then is directed into contact with a movable accumulator. The movable accumulator is positioned appropriately in response to the internal tension of the cable strand that is in contact with it. Signals emanating from the rotating movable accumulator are then transmitted to a take-up in order to control the position and movement of the take-up reel.</p> |