Automatic aircraft tire detection device

By designing an automatic aircraft tire testing device that includes load, clamping, wear resistance and anti-skid testing mechanisms, the problem of the existing testing device's single testing item has been solved. Comprehensive testing of tire appearance, wear resistance and anti-skid properties has been achieved, the working environment of aircraft tires has been simulated, and the comprehensiveness and accuracy of testing have been improved.

CN223377117UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23QINGDAO SENTURY TIRE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422339333.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-25
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-25

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Technical Problem

Existing tire testing devices mainly test the tire surface appearance, with a single test item, and are difficult to simulate the performance of tires under different loads, especially the use environment of aviation tires on different aircraft.

Method used

An automatic testing device for aircraft tires was designed, which included a loading mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a wear resistance testing mechanism, an anti-skid testing mechanism, and a wiping mechanism. It can test the appearance, wear resistance, and anti-skid properties of tires, and conduct comprehensive testing by simulating the working environment of aircraft tires.

Benefits of technology

It realizes multiple tests on tire appearance, wear resistance and anti-skid performance, enhances the detection function, can truly simulate the working environment of aviation tires, and improves the comprehensiveness and accuracy of detection.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of aircraft tires, in particular to an aircraft tire automatic detection device, which not only can detect the appearance, the wear resistance and the skid resistance of a tire and enhance the detection function of the device, but also can load and drive the single side of the tire and simulate the working environment of the aircraft tire more truly. Comprising a detection table; the device further comprises a loading mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a wear resistance testing mechanism, an anti-skid testing mechanism and a wiping mechanism, the loading mechanism is installed on the detection table and drives the tire to rotate, the clamping mechanism is installed on the detection table and cooperates with the loading mechanism to fix the tire, and the wear resistance testing mechanism is installed on the detection table and tests the wear resistance of the tire. The anti-skid testing mechanism is mounted on the wear resistance testing mechanism and is used for cleaning the tire and testing the anti-skid property of the tire; and the wiping mechanism is mounted on the clamping mechanism and is used for wiping the tire.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of aviation tires, in particular to an automatic detection device for aviation tires. Background Art

[0002] Aircraft tires refer to pneumatic tires used on aircraft. They are important components of aircraft with high safety and reliability requirements. They ensure the safe takeoff, landing, taxiing and docking of the aircraft. Aircraft tires move the aircraft through friction with the ground, bear the weight of the aircraft during takeoff, and absorb and disperse the impact force during landing, protecting the aircraft structure from damage.

[0003] Existing tire inspection devices, such as a tire appearance inspection machine disclosed in Chinese utility model patent application number CN2023216199984, have a main structure including an inspection platform and a conveyor belt. A fixed frame is fixed to the upper end of the inspection platform, and a detection machine body is fixed to the top inner side of the fixed frame. When in use, the tire is limited by a sleeve on the surface of the conveyor belt and slowly conveyed to the inner side of the inspection platform. Thereafter, the tire is rotated by the cooperation of various components, and the appearance of the tire is then inspected by the detection machine body on the top of the inspection platform.

[0004] However, most existing testing devices only test the tire surface appearance, with relatively few test items. Moreover, aircraft tires may be used on different aircraft, making it difficult to test the performance of tires under different loads. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an automatic aircraft tire detection device that can not only detect the appearance, wear resistance and anti-skid properties of the tire, thereby enhancing the detection function of the device, but also load and drive one side of the tire, thereby more realistically simulating the working environment of the aircraft tire.

[0006] The utility model discloses an automatic inspection device for aircraft tires, comprising an inspection platform; further comprising a loading mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a wear-resistance testing mechanism, an anti-skid testing mechanism and a wiping mechanism, wherein the loading mechanism is mounted on the inspection platform and drives the tire to rotate, the clamping mechanism is mounted on the inspection platform and cooperates with the loading mechanism to fix the tire, the wear-resistance testing mechanism is mounted on the inspection platform and tests the wear resistance of the tire, the anti-skid testing mechanism is mounted on the wear-resistance testing mechanism and cleans the tire and tests the anti-skid property of the tire, and the wiping mechanism is mounted on the clamping mechanism and wipes the tire; a staff member places the aircraft tire on the loading mechanism, then starts the clamping mechanism to clamp and fix the tire in cooperation with the loading mechanism, and then the loading mechanism drives the aircraft tire to rotate, the inspection platform inspects the appearance of the aircraft tire, and at the same time the tire and the wear-resistance testing mechanism slide relative to each other to inspect the wear resistance of the tire, the anti-skid testing mechanism can be started after a long period of testing to inspect the anti-skid property of the tire, and the wiping mechanism wipes the tire dry after the test is completed, so that the inspection platform can conveniently inspect the appearance of the tire again.

[0007] Preferably, the inspection platform includes a platform body, a back plate, a top plate, a control screen and an inspection camera. The platform body is installed on the ground, the bottom end of the back plate is connected to the top end of the platform body, the bottom end of the top plate is connected to the top end of the back plate, the control screen is installed on the back plate, and the top end of the inspection camera is connected to the bottom end of the top plate; the inspection camera is started to shoot and inspect the appearance of the tire, observe whether there are cracks and wear on the tire appearance, and transmit the data to the control screen through electrical signals to facilitate judgment and control by the staff, and the back plate and top plate are set to prevent water splashing during anti-skid detection.

[0008] Preferably, the load mechanism includes two groups of first guide rods, a hydraulic cylinder, a spring, a movable seat, a motor 1, a rotating shaft and a first fixed plate. A sliding groove is opened on the back plate. The two groups of first guide rods are installed in the sliding groove of the back plate. The top of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the top of the sliding groove. The spring is mounted on the hydraulic cylinder. The top of the movable seat is connected to the bottom end of the hydraulic cylinder and is slidably installed on the two groups of first guide rods. The motor 1 is installed on the movable seat. The rotating shaft is rotatably installed on the movable seat, and the first fixed plate is installed on the rotating shaft; the staff fixes the tire on the first fixed plate, and then the hydraulic cylinder pushes the movable seat to descend along the two groups of first guide rods so that the bottom end of the tire contacts the wear resistance testing mechanism, and the load force of the tire is changed by changing the elongation of the spring, and then the motor 1 is started. The motor 1 drives the rotating shaft and the first fixed plate to rotate. The first fixed plate drives the tire to rotate to facilitate the detection of wear resistance and anti-skid.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a servo motor, a reducer 1, a screw, a movable column, a second guide rod, a slider and a second fixed disk, the servo motor is mounted on the platform, the reducer 1 is mounted on the platform, the screw is rotatably mounted on the platform and longitudinally connected to the reducer 1, the movable column is slidably mounted on the screw, the second guide rod is mounted on the movable column, the slider is slidably mounted on the second guide rod, and the second fixed disk is rotatably mounted on the slider; start the servo motor, the servo motor drives the screw to rotate through the reducer 1, and the screw drives the movable column to approach the tire, and the staff adjusts the height of the slider according to the height of the tire so that the second fixed disk cooperates with the first fixed disk to fix the tire.

[0010] Preferably, the wear resistance testing mechanism includes a second motor, a second reducer, two groups of conveying rollers, a friction belt and multiple groups of support rollers. The second motor is installed on the platform, the second reducer is installed on the platform, the two groups of conveying rollers are rotatably installed on the platform, the friction belt is tensioned between the two groups of conveying rollers, and the multiple groups of support rollers are rotatably installed on the platform; start the second motor, and the second motor drives the conveying roller connected to it to rotate through the second reducer, and the conveying roller drives the friction belt and another group of conveying rollers to rotate. The friction belt simulates the friction of the ground against the tire to detect the wear resistance of the tire. By setting multiple groups of support rollers, the tensioning effect and stability of the friction belt are enhanced to avoid deformation of the friction belt when the tire load becomes larger.

[0011] Preferably, the anti-skid testing mechanism includes a water pump, a water suction pipe, a water supply pipe, multiple sets of high-pressure nozzles and a solenoid valve. The water pump is installed on the back plate, the water suction pipe is installed on the water pump, the water supply pipe is installed on the back plate, the multiple sets of high-pressure nozzles are installed on the top plate and connected to the inside of the water supply pipe, and the solenoid valve is installed on the water supply pipe; the water suction pipe is connected to the water source, the reducer 2 drives the water pump to pump water, the solenoid valve is opened, the water pump transports water through the water supply pipe to the multiple sets of high-pressure nozzles, and the high-pressure nozzles spray water onto the surface of the aircraft tire to test the anti-skid performance of the tire, and the tire surface can be cleaned with clean water to improve the detection effect of the detection camera.

[0012] Preferably, the wiping mechanism includes four cylinders, two groups of connecting frames, two groups of winders and a cleaning belt. The four cylinders are divided into two groups and are respectively installed on the back plate and the movable column. A group of connecting frames is installed on the top of the two cylinders in the same group. The winders are installed on the connecting frames, and the cleaning belt is connected and installed between the two groups of winders. When the anti-slip test is completed, the four groups of cylinders pull the two groups of connecting frames close to the tire, so that the cleaning belt cleans the surface of the tire and wipes off the water stains and waste debris on the surface of the tire. The cleaning belt is kept in a tensioned state by the two groups of winders to ensure the wiping effect.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the staff places the aircraft tire on the loading mechanism, and then starts the clamping mechanism to cooperate with the loading mechanism to clamp and fix the tire, and then the loading mechanism drives the aircraft tire to rotate, and the testing platform inspects the appearance of the aircraft tire. At the same time, the tire and the wear-resistant testing mechanism slide relative to each other to detect the wear resistance of the tire. After a long period of testing, the anti-skid testing mechanism can be started to test the anti-skid property of the tire. After the test is completed, the wiping mechanism wipes the tire dry, which is convenient for the testing platform to perform appearance inspection on the tire again. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is an axonometric structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a right-side structural diagram of the utility model testing platform;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional axonometric structure of the load mechanism and the wear-resistant testing mechanism of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the load mechanism, wear-resistant test mechanism and anti-slip test mechanism of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 It is an axonometric structural diagram of the clamping mechanism and the wiping mechanism of the utility model.

[0019] In the accompanying drawings, the following symbols are used: 01, test platform; 11, platform body; 12, back plate; 13, top plate; 14, control panel; 15, test camera; 02, load mechanism; 21, first guide rod; 22, hydraulic cylinder; 23, spring; 24, moving seat; 25, motor 1; 26, rotating shaft; 27, first fixed plate; 03, clamping mechanism; 31, servo motor; 32, reducer 1; 33, lead screw; 34, moving column; 35, Second guide rod; 36. Slider; 37. Second fixed plate; 04. Wear-resistant testing mechanism; 41. Second motor; 42. Second reducer; 43. Conveyor roller; 44. Friction belt; 45. Support roller; 05. Anti-slip testing mechanism; 51. Water pump; 52. Suction pipe; 53. Water pipe; 54. High-pressure nozzle; 55. Solenoid valve; 06. Wiping mechanism; 61. Cylinder; 62. Connecting frame; 63. Winder; 64. Cleaning belt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the present invention.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] The utility model provides an automatic testing device for aircraft tires, comprising a testing platform 01; a loading mechanism 02, a clamping mechanism 03, a wear-resistance testing mechanism 04, an anti-skid testing mechanism 05, and a wiping mechanism 06. The loading mechanism 02 is mounted on the testing platform 01 and drives the tire to rotate; the clamping mechanism 03 is mounted on the testing platform 01 and cooperates with the loading mechanism 02 to fix the tire; the wear-resistance testing mechanism 04 is mounted on the testing platform 01 and tests the wear resistance of the tire; the anti-skid testing mechanism 05 is mounted on the wear-resistance testing mechanism 04 and cleans the tire and tests the anti-skid property of the tire; and the wiping mechanism 06 is mounted on the clamping mechanism 03 and wipes the tire. The inspection platform 01 includes a platform body 11, a back plate 12, a top plate 13, a control screen 14 and an inspection camera 15. The platform body 11 is installed on the ground, the bottom end of the back plate 12 is connected to the top end of the platform body 11, the bottom end of the top plate 13 is connected to the top end of the back plate 12, the control screen 14 is installed on the back plate 12, and the top end of the inspection camera 15 is connected to the bottom end of the top plate 13; the load mechanism 02 includes two groups of first guide rods 21, a hydraulic cylinder 22, a spring 23, a moving seat 24, a motor 25, a rotating shaft 26 and a first fixed disk 27. A sliding groove is opened on the back plate 12. The two groups of first guide rods 21 are installed in the sliding groove of the back plate 12. The hydraulic cylinder 22 The top is connected to the top of the sliding groove, the spring 23 is mounted on the hydraulic cylinder 22, the top of the mobile seat 24 is connected to the bottom end of the hydraulic cylinder 22, and is slidably mounted on the two sets of first guide rods 21, the motor 25 is mounted on the mobile seat 24, the rotating shaft 26 is rotatably mounted on the mobile seat 24, and the first fixed plate 27 is mounted on the rotating shaft 26; the clamping mechanism 03 includes a servo motor 31, a reducer 32, a screw 33, a mobile column 34, a second guide rod 35, a slider 36 and a second fixed plate 37, the servo motor 31 is mounted on the platform 11, the reducer 32 is mounted on the platform 11, the screw 33 is rotatably mounted on the platform 11 and is connected to the reducer The speed reducer 32 is longitudinally connected, the movable column 34 is slidably mounted on the lead screw 33, the second guide rod 35 is mounted on the movable column 34, the slider 36 is slidably mounted on the second guide rod 35, and the second fixed disk 37 is rotatably mounted on the slider 36; the wear-resistant testing mechanism 04 includes a second motor 41, a second speed reducer 42, two sets of conveying rollers 43, a friction belt 44 and multiple sets of support rollers 45, the second motor 41 is mounted on the platform 11, the second speed reducer 42 is mounted on the platform 11, the two sets of conveying rollers 43 are both rotatably mounted on the platform 11, the friction belt 44 is tensioned between the two sets of conveying rollers 43, and the multiple sets of support rollers 45 are all rotatably mounted on the platform 11;During operation, first, the staff fixes the tire on the first fixed plate 27, and then the hydraulic cylinder 22 pushes the moving seat 24 down along the two sets of first guide rods 21, so that the bottom end of the tire contacts the wear-resistant testing mechanism 04, and the load force of the tire is changed by changing the elongation of the spring 23. Then, the servo motor 31 is started, and the servo motor 31 drives the screw 33 to rotate through the reducer 32, and the screw 33 drives the moving column 34 close to the tire. The staff adjusts the height of the slider 36 according to the height of the tire, so that the second fixed plate 37 cooperates with the first fixed plate 27 to fix the tire, and then starts the motor 25, which drives the rotating shaft 26 and the first fixed plate 27 to rotate, and starts Inspection camera 15 photographs the tire's exterior, observing any cracks or wear. This data is then transmitted to control panel 14 via electrical signals, facilitating operator evaluation and control. Back plate 12 and top plate 13 are provided to prevent water splashing during anti-skid testing. Motor 2 41 is activated, which drives connected conveyor roller 43 via reducer 2 42. This in turn rotates friction belt 44 and another set of conveyor rollers 43. Friction belt 44 simulates ground-to-tire friction to test tire wear resistance. Multiple sets of support rollers 45 enhance the tension and stability of friction belt 44, preventing deformation when the tire load increases.

[0023] Example 2

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, an automatic detection device for aircraft tires of the present invention is based on Example 1; the anti-skid testing mechanism 05 includes a water pump 51, a water suction pipe 52, a water delivery pipe 53, multiple groups of high-pressure nozzles 54 and a solenoid valve 55, the water pump 51 is installed on the back plate 12, the water suction pipe 52 is installed on the water pump 51, the water delivery pipe 53 is installed on the back plate 12, the multiple groups of high-pressure nozzles 54 are installed on the top plate 13 and are connected to the inside of the water delivery pipe 53, and the solenoid valve 55 is installed on the water delivery pipe 53; the wiping mechanism 06 includes four cylinders 61, two groups of connecting frames 62, two groups of reels 63 and a cleaning belt 64, the four cylinders 61 are divided into two groups and are respectively installed on the back plate 12 and the moving column 34, and the tops of the two cylinders 61 in the same group A set of connecting frames 62 are installed, a winder 63 is installed on the connecting frame 62, and a cleaning belt 64 is connected and installed between the two sets of winders 63; when it is working, first, the staff fixes the tire on the first fixed plate 27, and then the hydraulic cylinder 22 pushes the movable seat 24 to descend along the two sets of first guide rods 21, so that the bottom end of the tire contacts the wear-resistant testing mechanism 04, and the load force of the tire is changed by changing the elongation of the spring 23, and then the servo motor 31 is started, and the servo motor 31 drives the screw 33 to rotate through the reducer 32, and the screw 33 drives the movable column 34 to approach the tire. The staff adjusts the height of the slider 36 according to the height of the tire, so that the second fixed plate 37 cooperates with the first fixed plate 27 to fix the tire. Then start the motor 1 25, which drives the rotating shaft 26 and the first fixed disk 27 to rotate, and start the detection camera 15 to take pictures of the appearance of the tire to observe whether there are cracks and wear on the tire appearance, and transmit the data to the control panel 14 through electrical signals to facilitate the judgment and control of the staff. By setting the back plate 12 and the top plate 13, water splashing during the anti-skid detection is prevented. Start the motor 2 41, which drives the transmission roller 43 connected to it to rotate through the reducer 2 42. The transmission roller 43 drives the friction belt 44 and another set of transmission rollers 43 to rotate. The friction belt 44 simulates the friction of the ground against the tire to detect the wear resistance of the tire. The tension of the friction belt 44 is enhanced by setting multiple sets of support rollers 45 Effect and stability, to avoid deformation of the friction belt 44 when the tire load becomes larger, connect the water pump 52 to the water source, and the reducer 2 42 drives the water pump 51 to pump water. Open the solenoid valve 55, and the water pump 51 transports the water through the water pipe 53 to the multiple groups of high-pressure nozzles 54. The high-pressure nozzles 54 spray water onto the surface of the aviation tire to test the anti-skid performance of the tire. Clean water can be used to clean the tire surface to improve the detection effect of the detection camera 15. When the anti-skid test is completed, the four groups of cylinders 61 pull the two groups of connecting frames 62 close to the tire, so that the cleaning belt 64 cleans the surface of the tire and wipes off the water stains and waste debris on the tire surface. The cleaning belt 64 is kept in a tensioned state through the two groups of winders 63 to ensure the wiping effect.

[0025] The motor 1 25 , servo motor 31 , reducer 1 32 , motor 2 41 , reducer 2 42 and water pump 51 of the utility model are purchased on the market. Technicians in this industry only need to install and operate them according to the accompanying instruction manual, without the need for creative work by technicians in this field.

[0026] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic testing device for aircraft tires, comprising a testing platform (01); characterized in that: The invention also comprises a load mechanism (02), a clamping mechanism (03), a wear-resistance test mechanism (04), an anti-skid test mechanism (05) and a wiping mechanism (06). The load mechanism (02) is mounted on the test bench (01) and drives the tire to rotate. The clamping mechanism (03) is mounted on the test bench (01) and cooperates with the load mechanism (02) to fix the tire. The wear-resistance test mechanism (04) is mounted on the test bench (01) and tests the wear resistance of the tire. The anti-skid test mechanism (05) is mounted on the wear-resistance test mechanism (04) and cleans the tire and tests the anti-skid property of the tire. The wiping mechanism (06) is mounted on the clamping mechanism (03) and wipes the tire.

2. The automatic aircraft tire detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection platform (01) comprises a platform body (11), a back plate (12), a top plate (13), a control screen (14) and a detection camera (15). The platform body (11) is installed on the ground, the bottom end of the back plate (12) is connected to the top end of the platform body (11), the bottom end of the top plate (13) is connected to the top end of the back plate (12), the control screen (14) is installed on the back plate (12), and the top end of the detection camera (15) is connected to the bottom end of the top plate (13).

3. The automatic aircraft tire detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The load mechanism (02) comprises two groups of first guide rods (21), a hydraulic cylinder (22), a spring (23), a movable seat (24), a motor (25), a rotating shaft (26) and a first fixed plate (27). A sliding groove is provided on the back plate (12). The two groups of first guide rods (21) are both installed in the sliding groove of the back plate (12). The top end of the hydraulic cylinder (22) is connected to the top end of the sliding groove. The spring (23) is sleeved on the hydraulic cylinder (22). The top end of the movable seat (24) is connected to the bottom end of the hydraulic cylinder (22) and is slidably installed on the two groups of first guide rods (21). The motor (25) is installed on the movable seat (24). The rotating shaft (26) is rotatably installed on the movable seat (24). The first fixed plate (27) is installed on the rotating shaft (26).

4. The automatic aircraft tire detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (03) includes a servo motor (31), a reducer (32), a lead screw (33), a movable column (34), a second guide rod (35), a slider (36) and a second fixed disk (37). The servo motor (31) is mounted on the platform (11), the reducer (32) is mounted on the platform (11), the lead screw (33) is rotatably mounted on the platform (11) and longitudinally connected to the reducer (32), the movable column (34) is slidably mounted on the lead screw (33), the second guide rod (35) is mounted on the movable column (34), the slider (36) is slidably mounted on the second guide rod (35), and the second fixed disk (37) is rotatably mounted on the slider (36).

5. The automatic aircraft tire detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wear-resistant testing mechanism (04) comprises a second motor (41), a second reducer (42), two groups of conveying rollers (43), a friction belt (44) and multiple groups of supporting rollers (45). The second motor (41) is mounted on a platform (11), the second reducer (42) is mounted on the platform (11), the two groups of conveying rollers (43) are both rotatably mounted on the platform (11), the friction belt (44) is tensioned and mounted between the two groups of conveying rollers (43), and the multiple groups of supporting rollers (45) are all rotatably mounted on the platform (11).

6. The automatic aircraft tire detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The anti-skid testing mechanism (05) comprises a water pump (51), a water extraction pipe (52), a water delivery pipe (53), a plurality of high-pressure nozzles (54) and a solenoid valve (55). The water pump (51) is mounted on the back plate (12), the water extraction pipe (52) is mounted on the water pump (51), the water delivery pipe (53) is mounted on the back plate (12), the plurality of high-pressure nozzles (54) are mounted on the top plate (13) and are in communication with the interior of the water delivery pipe (53), and the solenoid valve (55) is mounted on the water delivery pipe (53).

7. The automatic aircraft tire inspection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The wiping mechanism (06) includes four cylinders (61), two groups of connecting frames (62), two groups of reels (63) and a cleaning belt (64). The four cylinders (61) are divided into two groups and are respectively installed on the back plate (12) and the movable column (34). A group of connecting frames (62) is installed on the top of the two cylinders (61) in the same group. The reels (63) are installed on the connecting frames (62). The cleaning belt (64) is connected and installed between the two groups of reels (63).