Method and cord organizer for organizing cords between a tire building drum creel and an extruder

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and cord organizer for organizing cords (9) between a tire forming bobbin (1) and an extruder (2), wherein the method comprises the following steps: - setting up a cord inserting station (4) between the tire forming bobbin (1) and the extruder (2) for preparing cords (9) for insertion into the extruder (2); - collecting groups (G1, G2, ..., Gn) of cords (9) in a plurality of cord collectors (61, 62) at the tire forming bobbin (1); and - transferring the plurality of cord collectors (61, 62) having groups (G1, G2, ..., Gn) of cords (9) collected therein from the tire forming bobbin (1) toward the cord inserting station (4).

Description

Background Technology

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and a cord organizer for organizing cords between a tire forming bobbin and an extruder.

[0002] WO 2018 / 182410 A1 discloses a bobbin holder that holds multiple bobbin spools, each storing a length of cord. The bobbin spools supply their cords via guide tubes located at the top and bottom of the bobbin holder to multiple sets of collector rollers that deflect the cords toward a central cord collector. The cord collector collects all the cords from the individual bobbin spools and distributes the collected cords in a mutually parallel orientation toward an extruder head within the cord plane, where the cords are embedded in an elastomeric material to form a cord-reinforced tire component. Summary of the Invention

[0003] As tire designs become increasingly wider, cord-reinforced tire components are also becoming wider to accommodate more and more reinforcing cords.

[0004] The disadvantages of the collecting roller, cord collector and extruder head disclosed in WO 2018 / 182410 A1, and the disadvantages of the extruder head, are that each feature is a channel, groove or hole for receiving individual cords, and therefore each cord must be manually picked up from the bobbin and must be individually and carefully guided along a path dedicated to the respective cord so as not to misalign or cross any cords.

[0005] As the number of cords originating from the bobbin increases, the time required for manually preparing the cords for fitting increases significantly, slowing down any tire forming process downstream of the extruder.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a method and cord organizer for organizing cords between a tire forming bobbin and an extruder, wherein the amount of manual labor required to prepare the cords for fitting can be reduced.

[0007] According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for organizing tire cords between a tire forming bobbin and an extruder, wherein the method includes the following steps:

[0008] - A cord insertion station is set up between the tire forming barrel and the extruder to prepare for inserting these cords into the extruder;

[0009] - The cord assemblies are collected in multiple cord collectors at the tire forming bobbin; and

[0010] - The plurality of cord collectors, which have cord assemblies collected therein, are transferred from the tire forming bobbin frame toward the cord embedding station.

[0011] The cords can be collected in a decentralized manner using a cord collector and transferred in groups to the cord embedding station. This significantly reduces labor intensity compared to collecting the cords individually from the tire forming canister and transferring them to the extruder according to existing technology.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the method further includes the following steps:

[0013] - Multiple cord collectors are received in the collector frame. When the cord collectors are received in the collector frame, the cords can be conveniently held in groups within the cord collectors. Therefore, compared to the individual preparation of cords according to the prior art, the cords can be prepared in a more organized manner so that they are distributed parallel to each other in a common cord plane toward the cord embedding station and / or the extruder.

[0014] Preferably, the method further includes the following steps:

[0015] - Prepare the cords in the cord insertion station for insertion into the extruder parallel to each other in a common cord plane; and

[0016] - At least two cord collectors from a plurality of cord collectors are stacked in a collector frame in a stacking direction perpendicular to the cord plane; and / or

[0017] - At least two of a plurality of cord collectors are juxtaposed in a collector frame in a lateral direction parallel to the cord plane. By stacking and / or juxtaposing the cord collectors in the collector frame, a relatively large number of cord collectors can be accommodated in a single collector plane to feed all the cords collected therein from the collector plane to the cord embedding station.

[0018] In another embodiment, each of the plurality of cord collectors includes a collector body and a plurality of collection channels extending through the collector body in the collection direction, wherein the method further includes the following steps:

[0019] - For each of the multiple cord collectors, each cord in the corresponding cord group is threaded through different collection channels in the collection direction. By threading each cord through different collection channels, the corresponding cord is ready for further parallel distribution toward the cord embedding station and / or extruder.

[0020] Preferably, the method further includes the following steps:

[0021] - A first cord clamp is provided to hold the cord group passing through the multiple collection channels of the first cord collector in the collection direction. In other words, the first cord clamp prevents the cords collected in the first cord collector from slipping out of their respective collection channels in the opposite direction to the collection direction.

[0022] Preferably, the method further includes the following steps:

[0023] - The cord assembly is clamped in a clamping position on the downstream-facing side of the first cord collector in the collection direction by a first cord clamping member. Therefore, the first cord clamping member can effectively clamp the free length of the cord protruding beyond the collection channel from the side of the clamping position, and prevent the cord from slipping out of the collection channel in the opposite direction by clamping the free length. Specifically, the first cord clamping member is designed to be larger in cross-section than the collection channel, such that once the first cord clamping member is fixed to the cord assembly in the clamping position, it cannot pass through the collection channel in the direction opposite to the collection direction.

[0024] Most preferably, the first cord collector is movable upstream of the clamping position relative to the first cord clamping member along the cords in the cord assembly. Therefore, the first cord collector can be spaced apart from the first cord clamping member to expose the length of the cord assembly therebetween, which can be manipulated, for example, for guiding the cords through the extruder insert.

[0025] In another embodiment, the first cord clamping member is disposed separately from the first cord collector, wherein the method further includes the following steps:

[0026] - The length of the cords in the cord assembly between the first cord collector and the first cord holder is controlled by changing the relative position between them. By separating the first cord holder from the first cord collector, the first cord holder can have considerable freedom of movement. For example, the first cord holder can be held in one hand while the first cord collector is held in the other, allowing free manipulation of the length of the cord assembly relative to multiple parts of the tire forming bobbin holder, cord insertion station, and / or extruder.

[0027] In another embodiment, the method further includes the following steps:

[0028] - The first cord holder and the first cord collector are transferred together from the tire forming bobbin holder toward the cord embedding station. Therefore, the first cord holder and the first cord collector can be transferred in a single action, thus saving time.

[0029] In another embodiment, the method further includes the following steps:

[0030] - The cord assembly is released from the first cord clamp at the cord insertion station. In this way, each cord in the cord assembly can be individually guided through the cord insertion station. The cords can be released one after another, for example, by simply releasing the first cord clamp to allow manual removal of one cord, and then clamping the remaining cords again. Releasing the cords one after another prevents the free ends of the cords from tangling. Preferably, the length of the cord between the first cord clamp and the first cord collector is sufficient to prevent the cord released from the first cord clamp from immediately slipping out of the first cord collector as well.

[0031] In another embodiment, the method further includes the following steps:

[0032] - Provide additional cord clamps for each of the multiple cord collectors. Therefore, each group of cords can be clamped at its respective cord collector.

[0033] In another embodiment, the method further includes the following steps:

[0034] - At the cord insertion station, one or more extruder inserts are held in the insert holder relative to the cord plane; and

[0035] - The cord assembly extends in the collection direction from multiple cord collectors through one or more extruder inserts at the insert retainer. Thus, the cords can be prepared in one or more extruder inserts while they are retained and collected in their respective cord collectors.

[0036] Preferably, the method further includes the following steps:

[0037] - Transferring one or more extruder inserts with cord assemblies extending through them from the cord insertion station to the extruder; and

[0038] - Multiple cord collectors, which hold multiple sets of cords, are transferred from the cord insertion station to the extruder. Therefore, the cord collectors can be held in place during preparation and / or extrusion to ensure the cords are properly fed into the extruder.

[0039] In another embodiment, multiple cord collectors are manually transferred from the tire forming bobbin rack to the cord embedding station. Since each cord collector can collect and hold the cord assembly, the manual transfer of the cord collectors requires significantly less labor compared to the individual transfer of cords according to prior art.

[0040] According to a second aspect, the present invention provides a cord organizer for organizing cords between a tire forming bobbin and an extruder, wherein the cord organizer includes a cord inserting station positionable between the tire forming bobbin and the extruder for preparing cords to be inserted into the extruder, wherein the cord organizer further includes a plurality of cord collectors detachable from the cord inserting station for collecting cord assemblies at the tire forming bobbin and for transferring the cord assemblies collected in the plurality of cord collectors from the tire forming bobbin toward the cord inserting station.

[0041] The cord organizer can be used to perform the steps of the method according to the first aspect of the invention, and therefore has the same technical advantages, which will not be repeated below.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the cord organizer includes a collector frame for receiving multiple cord collectors at the cord embedding station.

[0043] More preferably, the collector frame is configured to stack at least two of a plurality of cord collectors in a stacking direction perpendicular to the cord plane and / or to juxtapose at least two of a plurality of cord collectors in a lateral direction parallel to the cord plane.

[0044] In another embodiment, the collector frame is separable from the cord embedding station, in which multiple cord collectors are received for transferring the collector frame to the collector section at the extruder. Therefore, during cord preparation, the collector frame can be positioned at the cord embedding station and subsequently transferred to the extruder to ensure proper cord feeding into the extruder during the extrusion process.

[0045] Preferably, the collector frame is provided with a handle. The handle allows the collector frame to be manually detached from the cord insertion station and allows the collector frame to be manually transferred to the extruder.

[0046] In another embodiment, each of the plurality of cord collectors includes a collector body and a plurality of collection channels extending through the collector body in a collection direction for guiding each cord of a corresponding group of cords through different collection channels in the plurality of collection channels in the collection direction.

[0047] Preferably, the multiple collection channels extend parallel to each other. Therefore, the cords can be prepared for insertion into the extruder parallel to each other in the cord plane.

[0048] Additionally or alternatively, each of the multiple collection channels includes a funnel section on the upstream side of the collector body relative to the collection direction, and this funnel section tapers in the collection direction. Even when the cord approaches the collection channel inaccurately or misaligned, the funnel section can still guide the cord into the corresponding collection channel.

[0049] In another embodiment, for each collector body, the plurality of collection channels includes at least ten collection channels, preferably at least twenty collection channels. Therefore, a large quantity of cord can be collected in each cord collector, and the cord collectors together can supply even a larger quantity of cord to the cord embedding station.

[0050] In another embodiment, multiple collection channels are distributed on the collector body in a channel array having at least two rows and two columns. Therefore, the cords can be spaced apart in the plane of the channel array to be fed to the cord embedding station and / or extruder in a mutually parallel manner. Specifically, the channel array extends perpendicular to the collection direction.

[0051] In another embodiment, the cord organizer further includes a first cord clamp for holding the cord assembly that has passed through multiple collection channels of a first cord collector in the collection direction. Specifically, the first cord clamp effectively prevents the cord from slipping out of the multiple collection channels in the opposite direction to the collection direction. The first cord clamp may be integrated with the first cord collector, in which case the first cord clamp adds a clamping function to the first cord collector. Alternatively, the first cord clamp may be separate from the first cord collector. It should be noted that the first cord clamp may be used independently of the cord organizer application; that is, the first cord clamp may be the subject of a divisional application as a tool separate from those used in tire forming bobbin holders or the aforementioned cord organizer.

[0052] Additionally or alternatively, the first cord clamp includes a handle. The handle allows the first cord clamp to be manually moved between the tire forming bobbin holder and the cord embedding station.

[0053] In another embodiment, the cord organizer includes additional cord clamps for each of the plurality of cord collectors.

[0054] In another embodiment, the multiple cord collectors are identical. Therefore, each cord collector can be used anywhere in the tire forming bobbin holder, cord embedding station, and / or extruder.

[0055] In another embodiment, which can also be used independently of multiple cord collectors, the cord embedding station further includes one or more cord magnets for temporarily holding the cord in the cord plane, wherein the one or more cord magnets are movable between an active position at a first distance from the cord plane and an inactive position at a second distance from the cord plane greater than the first distance. In the active position, the one or more cord magnets can temporarily hold the cord to prevent displacement of the cord relative to the cord embedding station during cord preparation, particularly when the cord has been released from the cord holders. In the inactive position, the one or more magnets are sufficiently spaced from the cord so as not to interfere with the preparation, manipulation, and / or feeding of the cord in the cord plane.

[0056] In another embodiment, the cord embedding station further includes a clamping holder for temporarily holding the first cord clamp or the cord assembly associated with the first cord clamp. The first cord clamp can be temporarily "parked" while other operations are performed at the cord embedding station. In the case of multiple cord clamps, some cord clamps can be parked while others are held close to the line plane to release the cord for preparation in the cord embedding station. In this way, the cord embedding platform can remain unaffected by the cord clamps or assemblies associated with it, which are not actively used during cord organization.

[0057] In another embodiment, the cord embedding station includes an insert holder for holding one or more extruder inserts relative to the cord plane and a collector holder for holding a collector frame for receiving a plurality of cord collectors relative to the insert holder. Thus, the cord collectors can be held relative to the insert holders to extend the cords collected in the cord collectors toward the extruder inserts held in the insert holders.

[0058] In another embodiment, which can also be used independently of multiple cord collectors, the cord organizer includes a cord fault detector for detecting faults in the cords between the tire forming bobbin and the extruder. When not detected in an early stage, irregularities in the cords, such as broken filaments, can be rolled up or peeled against the extruder insert and can cause serious damage to the extruder insert. The cord fault detector can provide early detection of such cord faults and stop the extrusion process before the cord fault causes serious damage to the extruder insert.

[0059] More preferably, the cord fault detector includes a cord fault catcher having multiple catch channels and one or more catch sensors. The multiple catch channels allow each cord in the cord assembly to pass through different catch channels. The one or more catch sensors detect displacement of the cord fault catcher in the cord direction due to a faulty cord becoming stuck in one of the catch channels. A cord with broken filaments may not be able to pass through the catch channels and subsequently begin to peel or roll up against the cord fault catcher, thereby applying a force in the cord direction to the cord fault catcher as the cord is further fed in that direction. The cord fault detector can be specifically used to detect displacement of the cord fault catcher due to said force.

[0060] More preferably, the cord insertion station further includes a catcher retainer for holding the cord fault catcher, the catcher retainer having a plurality of catcher channels extending in a cord plane in line with the cord direction. Since the cord fault catcher extends in the cord plane, the cord can be easily threaded through the corresponding catcher channels during cord preparation in the cord plane.

[0061] Most preferably, the cord insertion station includes an insert holder for holding one or more extruder inserts relative to the cord plane, wherein the cord fault catcher is detachable from the catcher holder in which the cord passes through a catcher channel to transfer the cord fault catcher together with the one or more extruder inserts to the extruder. Once the cord fault catcher is placed in the extruder, the extrusion process can begin with the cord fault catcher positioned upstream of the extruder inserts.

[0062] In another embodiment, which can also be used independently of multiple cord collectors, the cord organizer includes a guide roller having a roller axis extending in an axial direction and a plurality of circumferential grooves extending around the roller axis for receiving the cords. The cord organizer further includes retainers that can be positioned in a retainer position, in which the retainers extend axially across the plurality of circumferential grooves. The retainers prevent the cords from jumping out of their respective circumferential grooves once they have been guided through them. In other words, the retainers ensure that the cords remain in place within their respective circumferential grooves.

[0063] Preferably, the cord organizer includes a guide frame for retaining the guide roller and one or more retainer magnets for magnetically holding the retainer in the retainer position. Therefore, the retainer can be manually placed in the retainer position and manually removed from the retainer position without the use of tools.

[0064] Additionally or alternatively, the guide roller has a radial plane coinciding with the roller axis, wherein, in the retainer position, the retainer has a retainer edge extending in said radial plane and a retainer surface extending only on one side of said radial plane. The retainer position can be selected such that said side of the radial plane and / or the retainer surface is downstream of the radial plane relative to the feed direction in which the cord is fed through circumferential grooves. In this way, the retainer edge can effectively retain the cord in its respective circumferential groove in a radial direction perpendicular to the roller axis, while the retainer surface opens relative to the circumferential groove on said side of the radial plane to prevent the cord from getting stuck or clamped between the guide roller and the retainer surface in the feed direction. In other words, the retainer surface is not in its convergent position toward the guide roller.

[0065] Preferably, the retainer surface extends perpendicular to the radial plane. Therefore, the retainer surface can be tangent to the guide roller in the radial plane.

[0066] In another embodiment, which can also be used independently of multiple cord collectors, the cord insertion station is movable. Therefore, when the cord is ready to be inserted into the extruder, the cord insertion station can be moved to a position between the tire forming cylinder and the extruder, and when preparation is complete, the cord insertion station can then be moved away from said position. The cord insertion station can be mounted on wheels, more specifically on casters.

[0067] Preferably, the cord embedding station includes a connecting member for connecting and / or aligning the cord embedding station with the tire forming bobbin holder. In this way, the position of the cord embedding station can be associated with the position of the tire forming bobbin holder. Specifically, when the tire forming bobbin holder moves, the cord embedding station can move together with the tire forming bobbin holder, for example, in a lateral direction perpendicular to the collection direction and / or the cord direction.

[0068] The various aspects and features described and illustrated in this specification may be applied individually in any possible circumstances. These individual aspects, particularly those described in the appended claims, may be the subject of a divisional patent application. Attached Figure Description

[0069] The present invention will be described based on exemplary embodiments shown in the accompanying schematic diagrams, wherein:

[0070] Figure 1 -7 shows a side view of the tire forming bobbin, extruder, and cord organizer according to the invention during various steps of a method for organizing cords between the tire forming bobbin and the extruder;

[0071] Figure 8 It shows according to Figure 1Isometric view of a portion of the cord organizer and tire forming bobbin frame;

[0072] Figure 9 It shows the method for using according to Figure 8 A view of the first cord collector and the first cord holder in the cord organizer;

[0073] Figure 10 It shows according to Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the first cord collector and the first cord clamp in line X-X;

[0074] Figure 11 It shows according to Figure 8 Exploded view of the cord insertion station of the cord organizer;

[0075] Figure 12 It shows according to Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the cord embedding station of line XII-XII in the middle;

[0076] Figure 13 It shows Figure 12 Cord embedding station and Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the extruder during the transfer of the extruder insert, cord failure catcher, and collector frame from the cord embedding station to the extruder.

[0077] Figure 14 A cross-sectional view of an extruder with these extruder inserts, cord failure catchers, and collectors is shown.

[0078] Figure 15 It shows according to Figure 9 Cross-sectional view of the guide roller and retainer of the XV-XV cord organizer in the middle;

[0079] Figure 16 It shows Figure 15 Side view of the guide roller and retainer;

[0080] Figure 17 and 18 It shows according to Figure 1 A top view of a tire forming tube frame having two tube frame sections movable relative to each other; and

[0081] Figure 19 A diagram shows a method for mounting a bobbin on a cable tray. Figure 1 Isometric views of the complete set of shafts in the tire forming cylinder frame; and

[0082] Figure 20 It shows according to Figure 19 A sectional view of a set of shafts for line XX-XX, the set of shafts having bobbins mounted thereon. Detailed Implementation

[0083] Figure 1 A tire component production line for manufacturing wire or cord-reinforced tire components, such as cushioning ply layers, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. The tire components are used to manufacture green or uncured tires.

[0084] The tire component production line includes a tire forming cylinder 1 for supplying wire or cord 9, an extruder 2 for fitting the cord 9 into an extrudate, particularly an elastomeric material or rubber layer, and a cord organizer 3 located between the tire forming cylinder 1 and the extruder 2 for organizing the cord 9.

[0085] like Figure 17 and 18 As shown, the tire forming bobbin 1 includes a first bobbin section 11 and a second bobbin section 12, each bobbin section holding its own set of bobbin spools B. Each bobbin spool B stores a length of cord 9. The bobbin sections 11 and 12 are movable along the bobbin guide 10 to alternately align with the extruder 2 in bobbin positions, as will be described in more detail below. Figure 1 The side view shows only the first tube frame section 11.

[0086] like Figure 1 As shown, the extruder 2 includes an extruder head 20 for receiving an extruder tool or extruder insert. In this example, the extruder head 20 is a die 21 and a cord guide 22. The die 21 has a die opening (not shown) that defines the cross-sectional shape of the extrudate as it exits the extruder 2. The cord guide 22 includes a plurality of cord channels for feeding cords 9 in a mutually parallel orientation within a common cord plane P into the die 21, where the cords 9 are fitted into the extrudate.

[0087] like Figure 8As shown, the cord organizer 3 includes a cord inserting station 4, which can be positioned or located between the tire forming bobbin 1 and the extruder 2. In this example, the cord inserting station 4 is freely positionable, movable, or removable relative to the tire forming bobbin 1 and the extruder 2. Specifically, the cord inserting station 4 is mounted on or equipped with wheels 47, and more particularly, is provided with casters for rolling the cord inserting station 4 on the factory floor. The cord inserting station 4 is also provided with a connecting member 48 for connecting the cord inserting station 4 to one of the bobbin sections 11, 12 of the tire forming bobbin 1. When connected, the cord inserting station 4 is configured to move together with or be dragged by the bobbin section 11, 12 to which it is connected. In this example, the connecting member 48 includes an alignment element 49 for aligning with the complementary dragging element 19 of the corresponding bobbin section 11, 12. In this example, alignment element 49 is an alignment slot, and drag element 19 is a drag plate for insertion into the alignment slot.

[0088] like Figure 11 As shown in more detail, the cord insertion station 4 is arranged, adapted, or configured to prepare the cord 9 for insertion into the extruder 2. More specifically, the cord insertion station 4 is configured to prepare the cord 9 for insertion into the extruder 2 parallel to each other in the cord direction X and / or in the cord plane P. For this purpose, the cord insertion station 4 has a cord insertion platform 40, which is preferably height-adjustable for supporting the cord 9 at an ergonomic height for human operator manipulation.

[0089] The cord organizer 3 is also provided with multiple cord collectors 61, 62 for collecting groups G1, G2, ..., Gn of the cords 9 at the tire forming bobbin 1, such as... Figure 2 As shown. The groups G1, G2, ..., Gn of cords 9 collected in the cord collectors 61 and 62 can then be transferred from the tire forming bobbin 1 toward the cord embedding station 4, as shown. Figure 3 As shown, and / or transferred from the cord embedding station 4 to the extruder 2, as Figure 7 As shown. In this way, compared with collecting and wiring the cords one by one to a single centralized cord collector according to the prior art, the groups G1, G2, ..., Gn of cords 9 can be collected in a decentralized manner.

[0090] Cord collectors 61 and 62 can be installed individually and / or independently to the tire forming cylinder 1, the cord embedding station 4, and / or the extruder 2, and can also be detached from them. In particular, cord collectors 61 and 62 are designed in terms of weight, size, and / or ergonomics to facilitate portability and / or manual transfer.

[0091] Figure 9The first cord collector 61 of a plurality of cord collectors 61, 62 is shown in more detail. The first cord collector 61 represents another cord collector 62 among the plurality of cord collectors 61, 62. In practice, cord collectors 61, 62 can be identical.

[0092] like Figure 9 As shown, the first cord collector 61 includes a collector body 60 and a plurality of collection channels 63 extending through the collector body 60 in the collection direction C, for guiding each cord 9 in a first group G1 of cords 9 through different collection channels 63 in the collection direction C. In this example, the collection channels 63 extend parallel to each other. In this example, the first cord collector 61 has twenty-eight collection channels 63 distributed in a channel array of two rows M and fourteen columns N on or across the collector body 60. However, those skilled in the art will understand that any other number of collection channels 63, rows M, or columns N are within the scope of this invention.

[0093] Each of the plurality of collection channels 63 includes a funnel section 64 on the upstream side of the collector body 60 relative to the collection direction C. The funnel section 64 tapers in the collection direction C to facilitate easy insertion of the curtain 9, even when the curtain 9 is not inserted precisely or when it is misaligned during insertion.

[0094] like Figure 11 and 12 As shown, the cord insertion station 4 is provided with a collector retainer 41 for holding or receiving cord collectors 61, 62. In this example, the cord organizer 3 is provided with a collector frame 5 for receiving the cord collectors 61, 62 in the collector retainer 41 at the cord insertion station 4. The collector frame 5 can be mounted onto the collector retainer 41 at the cord insertion station 4 and can be detached from the collector retainer 41.

[0095] like Figure 11As best shown, the collector frame 5 includes a receiving body 50 with receiving slots 51 for receiving cord collectors 61, 62. The size, shape, and / or construction of the receiving body 50 and / or receiving slots 51 are for stacking four cord collectors 61, 62 in a stacking direction Z perpendicular to the cord plane P, and for juxtaposing four cord collectors 61, 62 in a lateral direction Y parallel to the cord plane P. Therefore, the cord collectors 61, 62 can be received in a collector matrix or collector array, in this example a 4x4 collector array of cord collectors 61, 62 extending in a single collector plane K, such that all cords 9 collected therein can be fed from the collector plane K to or distributed within the cord embedding station 4.

[0096] The collector frame 5 also includes a cover 52 for closing the receiving slot 51 and retaining the cord collectors 61, 62 in the receiving slot 51. The cover 52 and / or the receiving body 50 may optionally be provided with a handle 53 for manually transferring the collector frame 5, in which the cord collectors 61, 62 are held, from the cord embedding station 4 to the extruder 2.

[0097] like Figure 9 As shown, the cord organizer 3 may optionally be provided with a first cord clamp 71 for holding the group G1 of cords 9 that pass through the plurality of collection channels 63 of the first cord collector 61 in the collection direction C. In other words, the first cord clamp 71 prevents the cords 9 from sliding out of the collection channels 63 in the direction opposite to the collection direction C.

[0098] In this example, the first cord clamp 71 is disposed separately from the first cord collector 61. In other words, the first cord clamp 71 and the first cord collector 61 are not interconnected or directly connected. Therefore, the first cord clamp 71 and the first cord collector 61 can move and / or be positioned freely relative to each other. Specifically, the first cord clamp 71 and the first cord collector 61 can be spaced apart in the collection direction C, such that the length L of the cord 9 therebetween can be manipulated by moving one or both of the first cord clamp 71 and the first cord collector 61. Alternatively, the first cord clamp 71 can be connected to or integrated with the first cord collector 61. For example, the first cord clamp 71 can be considered as a cord collector with integrated clamping function. In this alternative scenario, a separate first cord collector 61 is not required.

[0099] like Figure 10As best shown in this example, the first cord clamping member 71 includes a set of clamping plates 73, 74, and 75, wherein at least one plate is movable relative to the other clamping plates to clamp the cord 9 between the clamping plates 73-75, and each clamping plate has a clamping hole 76. The first cord clamping member 71 is positioned at a clamping position W downstream of the first cord collector 61 relative to the collection direction C. Preferably, the number of clamping holes 76 is equal to the number of collection channels 63 and aligned with the collection channels 63 in the collection direction C, so that the cord 9 can be easily threaded through both the collection channels 63 and the clamping holes 76.

[0100] In this particular embodiment, the set of clamping plates 73-75 includes a first clamping plate 73, a second clamping plate 74, and a third clamping plate 75. The second clamping plate 74 is inserted or clamped between the first clamping plate 73 and the third clamping plate 75, and is movable relative to the first clamping plate 73 and the third clamping plate 75 in a direction transverse to or perpendicular to the collecting direction C. In this example, as... Figure 9 As shown, the first cord clamping member 71 is provided with a clamping lever 77, which eccentrically supports the second clamping plate 74 relative to the lever axis 78. When the clamping lever 77 moves, the second clamping plate 74 moves relative to the other clamping plates 73 and 75, and the clamping hole 76 of the second clamping plate 74 is not aligned with the clamping holes 76 of the other clamping plates 73 and 75, thereby clamping and / or tightening the cord 9.

[0101] Those skilled in the art will understand that various other clamping solutions can be conceived, including but not limited to grippers, magnets, or the like.

[0102] like Figure 9 As shown, in this example, the first cord clamp 71 is provided with a handle 79 so that the first cord clamp 71 can be manually moved from the tire forming bobbin 1 toward the cord embedding station 4.

[0103] like Figure 2 As schematically shown, the cord organizer 3 includes additional cord holders 72 for each of the plurality of cord collectors 61, 62. These additional cord holders 72 are identical to the first cord holder 71 described above.

[0104] like Figure 11 and 12 As shown, the cord insertion station 4 is also provided with a trap holder 42, which is used to hold the cord fault detector 8 during preparation for insertion of the cord 9 into the extruder 2. The cord fault detector 8 is arranged in a fault detection position E upstream of the cord guide 22 in the extruder 2, as shown. Figure 14 As shown, this is used to detect fault F in the cord 9 between the tire forming cylinder 1 and the extruder 2.

[0105] like Figure 11 As best shown, the cord fault detector 8 includes a cord fault catcher 80 with a plurality of capture channels 83 for guiding each cord 9 in the group G1, G2, ..., Gn through a different capture channel 83 of the plurality of capture channels 83. In this example, the cord fault catcher 80 has a similar construction to the cord guide 22, such that it includes a capture body 81 that at least partially defines the capture channel 83 and a cover 82 for closing or completing the capture channel 83. Therefore, the cords 9 can pass through the capture channels 83 in the same or substantially the same manner as the cord channels through which they ultimately pass through the cord guide 22. Thus, any fault in the cord that would cause a problem at the cord guide 22 will have already been captured by the cord fault catcher 80, thereby preventing damage to the cord guide 22.

[0106] like Figure 14 As shown, the cord fault detector 8 also includes one or more capture sensors 84, 85 at the capture section 25 for detecting displacement of the cord fault catcher 80 in the cord direction X caused by a fault F in the cord 9 becoming stuck in one of the capture channels 83. The cord fault catcher 80 can be held in place at the capture section 25 by a suitable capture retainer 86, such as a magnet or a spring. Once the force applied to the cord fault catcher 80 in the cord direction X due to the faulty cord 9 becoming stuck in one of the capture channels 83 exceeds the holding force of the capture retainer 86, the cord fault catcher 80 can begin its displacement in the cord direction X.

[0107] like Figure 11 and 12 As shown, the cord embedding station 4 also includes an insert retainer 43 for holding the mold 21 and the cord guide 22 relative to the cord plane P in a downstream position of the collector retainer 41 and the catcher retainer 42 in the cord direction X.

[0108] like Figure 11 As best shown, the cord insertion station 4 also includes a clamping holder 44 that temporarily holds or holds one or more cord clamps 71, 72 or groups G1, G2, ..., Gn of cords 9 associated with said cord clamps 71, 72. In this way, the cord insertion platform 40 can remain unaffected by the cord clamps 71, 72 or their associated groups G1, G2, ..., Gn, which are not actively used during the organization of the cords 9.

[0109] like Figure 12As shown, the cord embedding station 4 also includes a first cord magnet 45 and a second cord magnet 46 for temporarily holding the cord 9 in the cord plane P. The cord magnets 45 and 46 can move between an active position as shown by the solid line and an inactive position as shown by the dashed line. In the active position, the cord magnets 45 and 46 extend on the cord plane P, parallel to the cord plane P, or at a first distance D1 from the cord plane P. In the inactive position, the cord magnets 45 and 46 are at a second distance D2 from the cord plane P that is greater than the first distance D1.

[0110] In this example, such as Figure 8 As shown, the cord organizer 3 also includes a plurality of guide rollers 31 for guiding the cords 9 from the tire forming bobbin 1 toward the cord embedding station 4 and a guide frame 30 for holding the plurality of guide rollers 31. Figure 15 As shown, each guide roller 31 has a roller axis S extending in the axial direction A. Each guide roller 31 also includes a plurality of discs 32 arranged side by side in the axial direction A so as to be individually rotatable about the roller axis S. Each disc 32 defines a circumferential groove 33 extending about the roller axis S for receiving a corresponding cord 9 circumferentially surrounding the guide roller 31.

[0111] The cord organizer 3 is also provided with a retainer 34, which can be positioned at retainer position T relative to a corresponding guide roller 31, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown. The retainer 34 has a retainer body 35 that extends in the axial direction A in the retainer position T over or across a plurality of circumferential grooves 33 of the corresponding guide roller 31. In this example, the retainer body 35 is shaped like a beam or rod.

[0112] exist Figure 8 In the example shown, the organizer 3 is provided with retainer magnets 38 and 39 for holding the retainer 34 relative to the corresponding guide roller 31 in retainer position T. In this particular embodiment, the retainer magnets 38 and 39 are disposed on the guide frame 30 that holds the corresponding guide roller 31. More specifically, the guide frame 30 is provided with one retainer magnet 38 or 39 on each side of the guide roller 31 in the axial direction A. The retainer body 35 comprises a ferromagnetic material that can be magnetically attracted toward the retainer magnets 38 and 39. Those skilled in the art will understand that other means may be provided for detachably fastening, securing, clamping, or holding the retainer 34 relative to the corresponding guide roller 31 in retainer position T, including but not limited to clamps, screws, bolts, and the like.

[0113] like Figure 16As shown, the guide roller 31 has a radial plane R that coincides with the roller axis S. In the retainer position T, the retainer 34 has a retainer edge 36 extending parallel to the axial direction A in the radial plane R. The retainer body 35 also defines a retainer surface 37 extending only on one side of the radial plane R. In particular, the retainer surface 37 extends perpendicular to the radial plane R.

[0114] like Figure 17 and 18 As shown, in this example, the first gantry section 11 and the second gantry section 12 are respectively provided with a first gantry driver 13 and a second gantry driver 14 for enabling the respective gantry sections 11 and 12 to move individually and / or independently along the gantry guide 10. The independently movable gantry sections 11 and 12 have a technical advantage over their mutually fixed mating parts, namely, they can be moved apart for instantaneous or immediate maintenance, loading, unloading, and / or reconfiguration without any mechanical interconnections, without requiring the mechanical unlocking of any mechanical interconnections.

[0115] The tire forming bobbin 1 also includes spacers 15, particularly spacer bars, attached to the second bobbin section 12 and protruding toward the first bobbin section 11 to maintain a minimum physical distance H1 between the second bobbin section 12 and the first bobbin section 11. This prevents dangerous situations for operators working between the bobbin sections 11 and 12 or damage to the bobbin sections 11 and 12. The tire forming bobbin 1 is also provided with a distance sensor 16, such as a laser, to measure the distance between the bobbin sections 11 and 12. In this example, the distance sensor 16 is also located on the second bobbin section 12. The bobbin drivers 13 and 14 and the distance sensor 16 are operatively, electronically, and / or functionally connected to a control unit 18 configured to maintain the distance between the bobbin sections 11 and 12 detected by the distance sensor 16 below a maximum distance H2.

[0116] The control unit 18 may also be configured, programmed, or arranged to control the gantry drivers 13, 14 such that the gantry sections 11, 12 are maintained at a constant or substantially constant distance between a minimum distance H1 and a maximum distance H2.

[0117] In this example, the first tube rack section 11 is provided with a docking member 17 for physically receiving the far end of the spacer 15 when the tube rack sections 11 and 12 are at the minimum distance H1.

[0118] Figure 19 and 20 A set of first shaft 101 and second shaft 102 is shown for mounting a pair of bobbin spools B to... Figure 1The tire forming tube frame 1 has tube frame sections 11 and 12.

[0119] Each shaft 101, 102 includes a shaft base 103 and a shaft body 104 supported by and / or extending from the shaft base 103. In this example, the shaft body 104 of the second shaft 102 is longer or offset in the axial direction to receive the corresponding bobbin bobbin B in a position alongside the bobbin bobbin B carried by the first shaft 101. Alternatively, the shaft bodies of all shafts 101, 102 may have the same length or may be identical to support all bobbin bobbins B in the same manner.

[0120] like Figure 19 As shown, each shaft 101, 102 is also provided with an impact absorber 105, which is used to absorb impacts or vibrations generated in the axial direction due to the bobbin shaft B being placed on or sliding on the shaft 101, 102 in the axial direction. Figure 20 As best shown, the impact absorber 105 includes an absorber body 150 and a spring 151. The absorber body 150 is used to contact the bobbin B when it is placed on the respective shafts 101, 102. The spring is arranged between the absorber body 150 and the shaft base 103 to at least partially absorb the axial impact, shock, or kinetic energy of the bobbin B. The absorber body 150 is slidable within a limited range in the axial direction along the respective shafts 101, 102. Preferably, the absorber body 150 is rotatably fixed to the respective shafts 101, 102, but axial movement is permitted to absorb the impact. In other words, the absorber body 150 is configured to rotate together with the respective shafts 101, 102.

[0121] In this example, such as Figure 20 As shown, the impact absorber 105 is also provided with one or more locking pins 161, 162, in this example two locking pins 161, 162. These locking pins are disposed within, at, or on the damper body 150 and configured to engage and / or snap into corresponding locking holes 171, 172 in the bobbin spool B, so as to rotatably secure the bobbin spool B to the impact absorber 105 and indirectly secure it to the corresponding shafts 101, 102 via the absorber body 150. When the locking pins 161, 162 and the corresponding locking holes are misaligned during the initial placement of the bobbin spool B on the corresponding shafts 101, 102, they can be pushed into or recessed into the absorber body 150 until the locking pins 161, 162 and the corresponding locking holes 171, 172 become aligned and the locking pins 161, 162 automatically snap into the corresponding locking holes 171, 172.

[0122] Preferably, the locking pins 161, 162 are magnetic or equipped with magnets to magnetically engage with the bobbin spools B and hold them to the absorber body 150. Thus, the spools 101, 102 can be arranged horizontally or substantially horizontally, and the magnetic attraction between the locking pins 161, 162 and the bobbin spools B prevents the bobbin spools B from slipping off the respective spools 101, 102.

[0123] Now refer to Figure 1 -14 Briefly describe the method of organizing the cord 9 between the tire forming cylinder 1 and the extruder 2 using the cord organizer 3 described above.

[0124] Figure 1 The diagram shows the situation at the end of the previous cycle of the method, where the die 21 and cord guide 22 are in the extruder head 20, the cord fault detector 8 is in the catcher section 25, the collector frame 5 receiving the cord collectors 61, 62 is in the collector section 24, the cord clamps 71, 72 are stored in a position near the cord embedding station 4, and the tire forming bobbin 1 is ready to feed new cord from the bobbin spool B or receive a new bobbin spool B with a new cord length.

[0125] Figure 2 The illustration shows the situation after the die 21 and cord guide 22 have been removed from the extruder head 20 and placed in the insert holder 43 at the cord insert station 4. The cord fault detector 8 has been removed from the catcher section 25 and returned to the catcher holder 42 at the cord insert station 4. The collector frame 5 has been removed from the collector section 24 and returned to the collector holder 41 located at the cord insert station 4. The cord collectors 61, 62 have been removed from the collector frame 5 and positioned on the output side of the tire forming bobbin holder 1 to receive or collect the cords 9 in groups G1, G2, ..., Gn. In this example, the cord clamps 71, 72 have been moved to their respective clamping positions W downstream of the cord collectors 61, 62, so as described above and as... Figure 9 and 10 The cord 9 is clamped and collected in the corresponding cord collectors 61 and 62 in the manner shown.

[0126] Figure 3 The illustration shows the situation after the cord collectors 61, 62 and cord holders 71, 72 have been transferred from the tire forming bobbin 1 toward the cord embedding station 4, while the cords 9 collected therein are guided along the respective guide rollers 31. The cord collectors 61, 62 are received in the collector frame 5 at the collector holder 41, and one or more cord holders 71, 72 are temporarily held in the holder holder 44.

[0127] Figure 4 and Figure 12 This illustrates a situation where the cord 9 has been released from the cord holders 71 and 72 and has extended through the cord fault detector 8, the cord guide 22, and the mold 21, as shown. Figure 8 The diagram illustrates a finite number of groups G1, G2, ..., Gn.

[0128] Figure 5 The diagram shows a hook 26 attached to the front end of a cord 9 protruding from the die 21 in the cord direction X. The hook 26 is connected to a winch 28 via a pulling member 27, particularly a pulling belt, for pulling the hook 26 and the cord 9 attached thereto in the cord direction X toward, into, and / or through the extruder 2.

[0129] Figure 6 The diagram illustrates a situation where the hook 26 and the attached cord 9 have been pulled through the extruder 2. Note that in this example, the cord 9 has already extended in the cord direction X through the collector frame 5, which includes cord collectors 61 and 62, a cord fault detector 8, a cord guide 22, and a die 21, while these components are held in place in their respective retainers 41-43 at the cord insertion station 4. Alternatively, the collector frame 5 with cord collectors 61 and 62, the cord fault detector 8, the cord guide 22, and the die 21 can be transferred to the extruder 2 along with the cord 9.

[0130] Figure 7 and 14 The diagram shows the cord guide 22 and die 21 having been transferred from insert holder 43 to extruder head 20. Cord fault detector 8 has been transferred from catcher holder 42 to catcher section 25, where cord fault catcher 80 is positioned at fault detection position E upstream of extruder head 20 relative to the cord direction X. Collector frame 5, which receives cord collectors 61, 62, is transferred to collector section 24. Extruder 2 is now ready for extruding extrudate while the cord 9 is fitted into the extrudate.

[0131] It is understood that the foregoing description illustrating the preferred embodiments is intended not to limit the scope of the invention. Many variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing discussion, and these variations are also included within the scope of the invention.

[0132] List of reference numerals

[0133] 1. Tire forming cylinder frame

[0134] 10. Tube rack guide

[0135] 11 First section of the tube frame

[0136] 12 Second Cylindrical Section

[0137] 13 First Cylindrical Drive

[0138] 14 Second Cylindrical Drive

[0139] 15 Spacers

[0140] 16 Distance Sensors

[0141] 17. Connecting parts

[0142] 18 Control Unit

[0143] 19. Driving elements

[0144] 2. Extruder

[0145] 20 Extruder Head

[0146] 21 molds

[0147] 22 Cord Guide

[0148] 24 Collector Segments

[0149] 25. Capture section

[0150] 26 hooks

[0151] 27 Pulling components

[0152] 28 winches

[0153] 3. Cord Organizer

[0154] 30. Bootstrapping Framework

[0155] 31 Guide rollers

[0156] 32 discs

[0157] 33 Circumferential groove

[0158] 34 Retainer

[0159] 35 Retainer body

[0160] 36 Retainer edge

[0161] 37 Retainer surface

[0162] 38 First retainer magnet

[0163] 39 Second Holder Magnet

[0164] 4 Cord Embedding Station

[0165] 40 Cord Embedding Platform

[0166] 41 Collector retainer

[0167] 42. Detector retainer

[0168] 43 Insert retainer

[0169] 44 Clamping components and retainers

[0170] 45 First cord magnet

[0171] 46 Second Cord Magnet

[0172] 47 rounds

[0173] 48 Connecting components

[0174] 49 Alignment elements

[0175] 5 Collector Framework

[0176] 50 Accepting Subjects

[0177] 51 Receiving slot

[0178] 52 Covering

[0179] 53 handles

[0180] 60 Collector Body

[0181] 61 First Cord Collector

[0182] 62. Additional cord collectors

[0183] 63 Collection Channel

[0184] 64 Funnel Section

[0185] 71 First Cord Clamping Component

[0186] 72. Additional cord clamps

[0187] 73 First clamping plate

[0188] 74 Second clamping plate

[0189] 75 Third clamping plate

[0190] 76 clamping holes

[0191] 77 Clamping Lever

[0192] 78 Lever axis

[0193] 79 handles

[0194] 8. Cord Fault Detector

[0195] 80 Cord Fault Catcher

[0196] 81 Capture the main body

[0197] 82 Capture Overlay

[0198] 83 Capture Channel

[0199] 84 First capture sensor

[0200] 85 Second capture sensor

[0201] 86 Capture Holder

[0202] 9. Cords

[0203] 101 First spool

[0204] 102 Second spool

[0205] 103 Shaft base

[0206] 104-axis main body

[0207] 105 Impact Absorber

[0208] 150 Absorber Body

[0209] 151 Spring

[0210] 161 First locking pin

[0211] 162 Second locking pin

[0212] 171 First Locking Hole

[0213] 172 Second Locking Hole

[0214] Axial direction

[0215] B spool

[0216] C Collection Direction

[0217] D1 First Distance

[0218] D2 Second Distance

[0219] E. Cord Fault Detection Location

[0220] F. Curtain fault

[0221] G1 First Cord Group

[0222] G2 Second Cord Group

[0223] Gn nth cord group

[0224] H1 minimum distance

[0225] H2 maximum distance

[0226] K collector plane

[0227] L length

[0228] M line

[0229] N columns

[0230] P Cord Plane

[0231] R radial plane

[0232] S-roll axis

[0233] T-hold position

[0234] V Feed direction

[0235] W clamping position

[0236] X Curtain direction

[0237] Y lateral direction

[0238] Z stacking direction

Claims

1. A method for organizing cords between a tire building drum creel and an extruder, wherein, The method includes the following steps: - A cord embedding station is provided between the tire forming cylinder frame and the extruder to prepare cords for insertion into the extruder; - The cord assemblies are collected in multiple cord collectors at the tire forming bobbin. - Transfer the plurality of cord collectors, in which the cord assemblies are collected, from the tire forming bobbin rack toward the cord embedding station; - The plurality of cord collectors are received in a collector frame; and - By juxtaposing at least two of the plurality of cord collectors in the collector frame in a lateral direction parallel to the cord plane, cords are prepared in the cord embedding station for insertion into the extruder parallel to each other in a common cord plane.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further includes the following steps: - At least two of the plurality of cord collectors are stacked in the collector frame in a stacking direction perpendicular to the cord plane.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, Each of the plurality of cord collectors includes a collector body and a plurality of collection channels extending through the collector body in the collection direction, wherein the method further includes the following steps: - For each of the plurality of cord collectors, each cord in the corresponding cord group is threaded through a different collection channel in the plurality of collection channels in the collection direction.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The method further includes the following steps: - A first cord clamp is provided, which is used to hold the cord group passing through the plurality of collection channels of the first cord collector in the plurality of cord collectors in the collection direction.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes the following steps: - The cord assembly is clamped in the clamping position by the first cord clamping member on the downstream side of the first cord collector in the collection direction.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first cord collector is able to move freely upstream of the clamping position relative to the first cord clamping member along the cords in the cord group.

7. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first cord clamping member is separately disposed from the first cord collector, wherein the method further includes the following steps: - The length of the cord in the cord group between the first cord collector and the first cord clamp is controlled by changing the relative position between the first cord collector and the first cord clamp.

8. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes the following steps: - Transfer the first cord clamp and the first cord collector together from the tire forming bobbin frame toward the cord embedding station.

9. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes the following steps: - Release the cord assembly from the first cord clamp at the cord embedding station.

10. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes the following steps: - Provide an additional cord clamp for each of the plurality of cord collectors.

11. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes the following steps: - Prepare the cords in the cord embedding station for insertion into the extruder parallel to each other in a common cord plane; - One or more extruder inserts are held in the insert holder relative to the cord plane at the cord insertion station; and - The cord assembly extends in the collection direction from the plurality of cord collectors through one or more extruder inserts at the insert holder.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The method further includes the following steps: - Transferring one or more extruder inserts having the cord assembly extending through it from the cord insertion station to the extruder; and - Transfer the plurality of cord collectors, in which the cord assemblies are collected, from the cord embedding station to the extruder.

13. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of cord collectors are manually transferred from the tire forming bobbin rack to the cord embedding station.

14. A cord organizer for organizing cords between a tire forming bobbin and an extruder, wherein, The cord organizer includes a cord insertion station positioned between the tire forming bobbin and the extruder for preparing the cords to be inserted into the extruder. The cord organizer further includes a plurality of cord collectors detachable from the cord insertion station for collecting the cord assemblies at the tire forming bobbin and for transferring the cord assemblies collected in the plurality of cord collectors from the tire forming bobbin toward the cord insertion station. The cord organizer includes a collector frame for receiving the plurality of cord collectors at the cord insertion station. The collector frame is configured to juxtapose at least two of the plurality of cord collectors in a lateral direction parallel to the cord plane.

15. The cord organizer according to claim 14, characterized in that, The collector frame is configured to stack at least two of the plurality of cord collectors in a stacking direction perpendicular to the cord plane.

16. The cord organizer according to claim 14, characterized in that, The collector frame is separable from the cord embedding station in which the plurality of cord collectors are received, for transferring the collector frame to the collector section at the extruder.

17. The cord organizer according to claim 16, characterized in that, The collector frame is provided with handles.

18. The cord organizer according to claim 14, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of cord collectors includes a collector body and a plurality of collection channels, the collection channels extending through the collector body in a collection direction for guiding each cord in a corresponding cord group through a different collection channel among the plurality of collection channels in the collection direction.

19. The cord organizer according to claim 18, characterized in that, The multiple collection channels extend in parallel to each other.

20. The cord organizer according to claim 18, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of collection channels includes a funnel section on the upstream side of the collector body relative to the collection direction, and the funnel section tapers in the collection direction.

21. The cord organizer according to claim 18, characterized in that, For each collector body, the plurality of collection channels includes at least ten collection channels.

22. The cord organizer according to claim 18, characterized in that, The plurality of collection channels are distributed in a channel array across the collector body, the channel array having at least two rows and two columns.

23. The cord organizer according to claim 18, characterized in that, The cord organizer further includes a first cord clamp for holding the cord group passing through the plurality of collection channels of the first cord collector in the plurality of cord collectors in the collection direction.

24. The cord organizer according to claim 23, characterized in that, The first cord clamp is disposed separately from the first cord collector.

25. The cord organizer according to claim 23, characterized in that, The first cord clamp includes a handle.

26. The cord organizer according to claim 23, characterized in that, The cord organizer includes additional cord clamps for each additional cord collector among the plurality of cord collectors.

27. The cord organizer according to claim 14, characterized in that, The multiple cord collectors are identical.

28. The cord organizer according to claim 14, characterized in that, The cord embedding station further includes one or more cord magnets for temporarily holding the cord in the cord plane, wherein the one or more cord magnets are movable between an active position at a first distance from the cord plane and an inactive position at a second distance from the cord plane greater than the first distance.

29. The cord organizer according to claim 23, characterized in that, The cord embedding station also includes a clamping and holding member for temporarily holding the first cord clamping member or the cord group associated with the first cord clamping member.

30. The cord organizer according to claim 14, characterized in that, The cord embedding station includes an insert holder for holding one or more extruder inserts relative to the cord plane and a collector holder for holding a collector frame for receiving the plurality of cord collectors relative to the insert holder.

31. The cord organizer according to claim 14, characterized in that, The cord organizer includes a cord fault detector for detecting faults in the cords between the tire forming bobbin and the extruder.

32. The cord organizer according to claim 31, characterized in that, The cord fault detector includes a cord fault catcher having multiple catch channels and one or more catch sensors. The multiple catch channels are used to allow each cord in the cord group to pass through different catch channels among the multiple catch channels. The one or more catch sensors are used to detect the displacement of the cord fault catcher in the cord direction caused by a faulty cord getting stuck in one of the multiple catch channels.

33. The cord organizer according to claim 32, characterized in that, The cord embedding station further includes a catcher retainer for holding the cord fault catcher, the catcher retainer having the plurality of catcher channels extending in a cord plane corresponding to the cord direction.

34. The cord organizer according to claim 33, characterized in that, The cord embedding station includes an insert holder for holding one or more extruder inserts relative to the cord plane, wherein, with the cord threaded through the capture channel, the cord fault catcher can be separated from the catcher holder to transfer the cord fault catcher together with the one or more extruder inserts to the extruder.

35. The cord organizer according to claim 14, characterized in that, The cord embedding station is movable.

36. The cord organizer according to claim 35, characterized in that, The cord embedding station includes a connecting member for connecting or aligning the cord embedding station with the tire forming bobbin frame.

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