Assembly and method for twisting a flexible elongate member

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an assembly (100) for a flexible elongate member (102) includes a first section (118A) and a second section (118B) within an outer housing (104); a winding package (106) having a rotary component (106A) allows the twisted flexible elongate member (102) to be wound along the length of the rotary component (106A); a plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and a plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) within the outer housing (104) pulls and twists the received flexible elongate member (102) in a singular path in a first direction and further pulls and re-twists in a counter path in a second direction respectively. The re-twisted flexible elongated member (102) is re-pulled by one of the first tubes (110A to 110E) for intertwining the flexible elongated member (102) until the desired thickness, diameter and number of twists of the flexible elongated member (102) are achieved.

Description

[0001] ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR TWISTING A FLEXIBLE ELONGATE MEMBER

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of twisting machines. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an assembly that is compact for twisting a flexible elongate member to enhance functionality and space optimization.

[0004] BACKGROUND

[0005]

[0002] A current state of flexible elongate member-twisting machinery presents significant drawbacks, primarily characterized by a lack of compactness and a considerable expense associated with an operation. One of major drawbacks is the sheer size of existing machinery, which often demands substantial floor space in manufacturing facilities. The bulky nature of these machines not only poses logistical challenges in terms of installation but also restricts the overall layout efficiency of production environments.

[0006]

[0003] Moreover, an existing assembly exhibits limitations in twisting capabilities, as often provides less than optimal twisting performance. This deficiency not only impacts a quality of a twisted yam but also restricts a range of applications for which these assemblies can be effectively employed.

[0007]

[0004] Furthermore, the high costs associated with the procurement, installation, and maintenance of these large-scale flexible elongate member-twisting assemblies are a significant impediment to industry stakeholders. The substantial financial investment required to acquire and operate such machinery places a considerable burden on businesses, especially smaller enterprises looking to enter or expand within a twisting machines. These financial constraints limit accessibility and hinder widespread adoption of advanced flexible elongate member-twisting technologies.

[0008]

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to address the above-mentioned drawbacks, along with any other shortcomings, or at the very least, to provide a viable alternative of existing flexible elongate member-twisting machinery.

[0009] OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0010]

[0006] A general objective of the present disclosure is to offer an efficient and reliable flexible elongate member-twisting assembly that overcomes the limitations of existing twisting assemblies / machinery.

[0007] An object of the present disclosure relates to a flexible elongate member-twisting assembly that is compact for twisting a flexible elongate member to enhance functionality and space optimization.

[0011]

[0008] Another object of the present disclosure relates to a flexible elongate membertwisting assembly that includes a plurality of first tubes and a second tube set that are arranged in a spiral configuration around a winding package.

[0012]

[0009] Yet another object of the present disclosure relates to a flexible elongate membertwisting assembly that pulls a flexible elongate member along a singular path corresponding to a plurality of first tubes for twisting the flexible elongate member.

[0013]

[0010] Yet another object of the present disclosure relates to a flexible elongate membertwisting assembly that diverts a flexible elongate member to a second tube set for re-twisting the flexible elongate member in a counter path.

[0014] [OH] Yet another object of the present disclosure relates to a flexible elongate membertwisting assembly that redirects a flexible elongate member to a plurality of first tubes for twisting the flexible elongate member.

[0015]

[0012] Yet another object of the present disclosure relates to a flexible elongate membertwisting assembly that includes a plurality of first tubes and a second tube set that are crisscrosses with each other at a certain degree while revolving around a winding package.

[0016] SUMMARY

[0017]

[0013] Aspects of the present disclosure pertain to twisting machinery. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to an assembly that is compact for twisting a flexible elongate member to enhance functionality and space optimization.

[0018]

[0014] According to an aspect, the disclosed assembly for intertwining a flexible elongate member includes a first section and a second section facing one another are coaxially configured within an outer housing. The first section is configured to receive the flexible elongate member into the assembly.

[0019]

[0015] The assembly includes a winding package. The winding package includes a rotary component. The winding package is configured between the first section and the second section. The winding package separates the first section and the second section. The rotary component allows the twisted flexible elongate member to be wound along the length of the rotary component.

[0020]

[0016] The assembly includes a plurality of first tubes and a plurality of second tubes facing parallel to one another are configured between the first section and the second section within the outer housing. The winding package separates the plurality of first and second tubes. The plurality of first tubes and a plurality of second tubes are arranged in a spiral configuration around the winding package. The plurality of first and second tubes operatively coupled to one or more actuators. The plurality of first and second tubes are configured to revolute upon actuation of the one or more actuators. The plurality of first and second tubes are arranged in a spiral configuration around the winding package and crisscross with one another while revolving.

[0021]

[0017] The revoluting plurality of first tubes are configured to pull and twist the received flexible elongate member in a singular path around the winding package in a first direction. The revoluting plurality of second tubes are configured to further pull the twisted flexible elongate member from the plurality of first tubes and re-twist in a counter path simultaneously winding the re-twisted flexible elongate member around the winding package in a second direction. The re-twisted flexible elongated member is re-pulled by one of the first tubes for intertwining the flexible elongated member until the desired thickness, diameter and number of twists of the flexible elongated member are achieved.

[0022]

[0018] In an embodiment, the flexible elongate member may correspond, but not limiting to two or more yams, two or more fibers / threads, metal wires, strands, filaments, strings.

[0023]

[0019] In an embodiment, the winding component may include a sliding element configured to move upward and downward while revolving for evenly winding two or more flexible elongate member around the winding package.

[0024]

[0020] In an embodiment, the one or more actuators may be selected from a group comprising but not limited to an electric motor, a pneumatic actuator, a hydraulic actuator, a stepper motor, a servo motor, a piezoelectric actuator, a magnetic actuator, a rotary solenoid, air pressure operated motor, and water pressure operated motor.

[0025]

[0021] In an embodiment, the flexible elongate member may be diverted to the plurality of second tubes for re-twisting in the counter path. The flexible elongate member may be redirected to the plurality of first tubes for twisting in the singular path.

[0026]

[0022] In an embodiment, the winding package may be configured to rotate upon on receiving an external rotational movement.

[0027]

[0023] In an embodiment, the flexible elongate member may be twisted and re-twisted along the spiral configuration corresponding to the singular path and the counter path until the flexible elongate member directs towards the winding component.

[0028]

[0024] In an embodiment, the flexible elongate member wound on the rotary component of the winding package may be allowed for being pulled and twisted by the revoluting first tubes in a singular path and the revoluting second tubes are configured to further pull the twisted flexible elongate member from the revoluting first tubes and re-twist in a counter path. The re-twisted flexible elongated member may be re-pulled by one of the revoluting first tubes for intertwining the flexible elongated member until the desired thickness or diameter of the flexible elongated member is achieved.

[0029]

[0025] In an aspect, the disclosed method implemented in an assembly for twisting a flexible elongated member includes a step of arranging a plurality of first tubes and a plurality of second tubes in a spiral configuration around a winding package, another step of alternatively arranging / disposing a first portion of the plurality of first tubes and a first end of the plurality of second tubes in a first section, and further step of arranging / altematively disposing a second portion of the plurality of first tubes and a second end of the plurality of second tubes in a second section.

[0030]

[0026] Additionally, the method includes a step of pulling the flexible elongated member along the plurality of first tubes for twisting the flexible elongated member in a singular path. The plurality of first tubes revolves around the winding package in a predefined first direction and an another step of diverting the flexible elongated member to the plurality of second tubes for re-twisting the flexible elongated member in a counter path, wherein the plurality of second tubes revolves around the winding package that criss-crosses with one another, and a further step of redirecting the flexible elongated member to the plurality of first tubes for twisting.

[0031]

[0027] Further, the method includes twisting and re-twisting the flexible elongated member along the spiral configuration corresponding to the singular path and the counter path until the flexible elongated member is directed towards the winding component and another step of winding the flexible elongated member evenly around the winding package based on an upward and downward movement of a sliding element of the winding component.

[0032]

[0028] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

[0033] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034]

[0029] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0035]

[0030] FIGs. 1A-1D illustrate a schematic view of an example flexible elongate membertwisting assembly, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036]

[0031] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow chart of an example method for twisting a flexible elongate member, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0037] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038]

[0032] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosures as defined by the appended claims.

[0039]

[0033] A twisting assembly for intertwining / twisting a flexible elongate member until the desired thickness or diameter of the flexible elongated member is achieved is disclosed. The assembly includes a plurality of first tubes configured on one side of the assembly for pulling a flexible elongate member, where the flexible elongate member is being pulled and twisted along a singular path while the plurality of first tubes revolves around a winding package in a predefined first direction. The flexible elongate member is diverted to a second tube set that is configured on another side of the assembly, where the flexible elongate member is being pulled and re-twisted along a counter path while the second tube set revolves around the winding package in a predefined second direction, so that the flexible elongate member does not untwist due to a direction of the counter path is opposite to a direction of the singular path. In an embodiment, the plurality of first tubes and the second tube set are simultaneously rotate each other in an opposite direction. In some embodiments, the plurality of first tubes and the second tube set are crisscrossed with each other while revolving around the winding package. After that, the flexible elongate member is again redirected to the plurality of first tubes for twisting in the singular path. Subsequently, the flexible elongate member is pulled in a spiral configuration corresponding to the singular path and the counter path for directing the flexible elongate member towards a winding component. The winding component moves an upward and downward for winding the flexible elongate member evenly in the winding package. Thus, the present disclosure provides a compact flexible elongate member-twisting assembly to enhance functionality and space optimization compared to existing twisting assemblies / machines.

[0040]

[0034] In an embodiment, the flexible elongate member instead of entering the assembly from the first section can alternatively be positioned on the winding package within the outer housing such that the flexible elongated member within the outer housing enters the first tubes and the second tubes from wound on the rotary component of the winding package is allowed for being pulled and twisted by the revoluting first tubes in a singular path and the revoluting second tubes are configured to further pull the twisted flexible elongate member from the revoluting first tubes and re-twist in a counter path and further, the re-twisted flexible elongated member is re-pulled by one of the revoluting first tubes for intertwining the flexible elongated member until the desired thickness or diameter of the flexible elongated member is achieved. The flexible elongated member upon achieving the desired thickness and diameters can be collected by an external winding package.

[0041]

[0035] A method for intertwining / twisting a flexible elongate member until the desired thickness or diameter of the flexible elongated member is achieved. The method includes: i. providing a flexible elongate member-twisting assembly that includes a winding package, a winding component, a plurality of first tubes, and a second tube set. ii. arranging the plurality of first tubes and the second tube set in a spiral configuration around the winding package by alternatively disposing a first portion of the plurality of first tubes and a first end of the second tube set corresponding to a first part of the winding component and alternatively disposing a second portion of the plurality of first tubes and a second end of the second tube set corresponding to a second part of the winding component; iii. pulling the flexible elongate member along the plurality of first tubes for twisting the flexible elongate member in a singular path, and where the plurality of first tubes revolves around the winding package in a first direction; iv. diverting the flexible elongate member to the second tube set for re-twisting the flexible elongate member in a counter path, and where the second tube set revolves around the winding package in a second direction that is crisscrossed with the first direction; v. redirecting the flexible elongate member to the plurality of first tubes for twisting; vi. twisting and re-twisting the flexible elongate member along the spiral configuration corresponding to the singular path and the counter path until the flexible elongate member achieves the desired thickness, diameter and number of twists and further directed towards the winding component; and vii. winding the flexible elongate member evenly around the winding package based on an upward and downward movement of the winding component.

[0042]

[0036] Embodiments explained herein relate to twisting machines. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a flexible elongate member-twisting assembly that is compact for twisting a flexible elongate member to enhance functionality and space optimization. Various embodiments with respect to the present disclosure will be explained in detail with reference to FIGs. 1A, IB, 1C, ID, and 2.

[0043]

[0037] FIGs. 1A-1D illustrate a schematic view of an example flexible elongate membertwisting assembly (100), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0044]

[0038] A flexible elongate member-twisting assembly (100) is configured for for intertwining the flexible elongated member (102) until the desired thickness, diameter and number of twists of the flexible elongated member (102) are achieved. The assembly (100) may include an outer housing (104) that may be incorporated with a winding package (106), a winding component (108), a first section (118A), a second section (118B), a plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E), a plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E), where each first tube in the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) may include a first portion (114A to 114E) and a second portion (114F to 114J). Similarly, each second tube in the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) may include a first end (116A to 116D) and a second end (116E to 1161).

[0045]

[0039] The winding package (106) may include the rotary component (106A). The rotary component (106A) may include a first end (106B) and a second end (106C). The winding component (108) may include a first part (108A) and a second part (108B). The first part (108A) may be positioned corresponding to the first end (106B) of the rotary component (106A) and the second part (108B) may be positioned corresponding to the second end (106C). In an embodiment, the winding component (108) may be parallelly positioned to the winding package (106).

[0046]

[0040] The first section (118A) may include the first portion (114A to 114E) of the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and the first end (116A to 116D) of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E), where each first portion (114A-E) of the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) may be positioned corresponding to the first part (108A) of the winding component (108). Each first portion (114A to 114E) and each first end (116A to 116D) may be positioned alternatively with a predefined gap corresponding to the first part (108A) of the winding component (108).

[0041] The second section (118B) may include the second portion (114F to 114 J) of the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and the second end (116E to 1161) of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E), where the second end (116E to 1161) of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) may be positioned corresponding to the second part (108B) of the winding component (108). Each second portion (114F to 114J) and each second end (116E to 1161) may be positioned alternatively with the predefined gap corresponding to the second part (108B) of the winding component (108). FIG. IB illustrates an enlarged view of the first section (118A) to focus on details within the first section (118A). FIG. 1C illustrates an enlarged view of the second section (118B) to focus on details within the first section (118B).

[0042] The plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) may include two or more first tubes and similarly, the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) may include two or more second tubes. Each plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) follow the singular path configured on one side of the assembly (100) and each plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) follow the counter path configured on another side of the assembly (100) which is opposite to the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E), where the singular path and the counter path may be configured spirally around the winding package (106). In an embodiment, the singular path and the counter path may include, but not limited to a curved form, parabolic form, orbital form, elliptical form, straight path with curved bend, straight path with right angle bend, straight path with a predefined angle bend, and the like.

[0047]

[0043] In an embodiment, the plurality of first (110A to 110E) and second tubes (112A to 112E) can be operatively coupled to one or more actuators such that the plurality of first (110A to 110E) and second tubes (112A to 112E) can revolute upon actuation of the one or more actuators. The plurality of first (110A to 110E) and second tubes (112A to 112E) can be arranged in a spiral configuration around the winding package (106) and crisscross with one another while revolving.

[0048]

[0044] In an embodiment, the one or more actuators can be selected from a group comprising but not limited to an electric motor, a pneumatic actuator, a hydraulic actuator, a stepper motor, a servo motor, a piezoelectric actuator, a magnetic actuator, a rotary solenoid, an air pressure operated motor, and a water pressure operated motor.

[0049]

[0045] In an embodiment, each plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) may revolve around the winding package (106) in a first predefined direction. Similarly, each plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) may revolve around the winding package (106) in a second predefined direction, where each plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and each plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) crisscross with each other at a certain angle while revolves around the winding package (106). In an embodiment, the second tube set may be configured to revolve around the winding package (106) in a second predefined direction that is opposite to the rotation of each plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E). For example, during the rotation of each plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) in the first predefined direction and the rotation of each plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) in the second predefined direction, one of the first tube (110E) may crisscross a specific second tube (112E) and (112D). Similarly, one of another first tube (HOD) may crisscross a specific second tube (112D) and (112C). Subsequently, all other first tubes in the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and second tubes in the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) may crisscross with each other at the certain angle while revolving around the winding package. Each plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and each plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) may be revolved based on receiving external rotating force or internal rotating force. Similarly, the winding package (106) may be rotated based on receiving the external rotating force or the internal rotating force.

[0050]

[0046] In some exemplary embodiments, the first portion (114A) of one of the first tubes (110A) may be extended outwards of the assembly (100) to pull flexible elongate member (102) along the singular path corresponding to the rotation of the first tubes (110A). While the flexible elongate member (102) may be pulled along the singular path, the flexible elongate member (102) may be twisted along with a pulling direction corresponding to the rotation of the first tube (110A).

[0051]

[0047] Once the flexible elongate member (102) reaches the second portion (114 J) of the first tubes (110A). The flexible elongate member (102) may be being diverted from the singular path to the second end (1161) of one of the second tube (112A) for re-twisting the flexible elongate member (102) corresponding to the rotation of the second tube (112A) of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E). While the flexible elongate member (102) are diverted to the second end (H6I), the second tube (112A) may pull the flexible elongate member (102) along the second tube (112A) in the counter path.

[0052]

[0048] In some embodiments, for diversion, the flexible elongate member (102) may be tangentially shifted in relation to a direction of the singular path associated with the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) to pull the flexible elongate member (102) from the one of the second portion (114J) to the one of the second end (1161). Similarly, once the flexible elongate member (102) reaches the one of the second end (1161), again the flexible elongate member (102) may be tangentially shifted in relation to the direction of the previous tangential shift to pull the flexible elongate member (102) along the counter path of the second tube (112A). In an embodiment, the diversion may be, but not limited to a curved form, parabolic form, orbital form, elliptical form, straight path with a curved bend, a straight path with right angle bend, a straight path with a predefined angle bend, and the like.

[0053]

[0049] Once the flexible elongate member (102) reaches the first end (116A) of the second tube (112A), the flexible elongate member (102) may be redirected from the first end (116A) to the first portion (114B) of one of the first tube (114B) for twisting the flexible elongate member (102). In some embodiments, for redirection, the flexible elongate member (102) may be tangentially shifted in relation to a direction of the counter path to pull the flexible elongate member (102) from the one of the first end (116A) to the one of the first portion (114B). Once the flexible elongate member (102) reaches one of the first portion (114B), the flexible elongate member (102) may be tangentially shifted in relation to the direction of the previous tangential shift to pull the flexible elongate member (102) along the first tube (HOB).

[0054]

[0050] In some exemplary embodiments, the pulling direction of the flexible elongate member (102) may be diverted while changing the pulling direction of the flexible elongate member (102) from the singular path to the counter path and where the pulling direction of the flexible elongate member (102) may be redirected while changing the pulling direction of the flexible elongate member (102) from the counter path to the singular path. In an exemplary embodiment, the pulling direction of the flexible elongate member (102) may be diverted from the second portion (114F to 114 J) of the plurality of first tubes to the second end (116E to 1161) of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E). Similarly, the pulling direction of the flexible elongate member (102) may be redirected from the first end (116A to 116D) of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) to the first portion (114A-E) of the plurality of first tubes (110A to HOE) in the first section (118A). In an embodiment, the redirection may be, but not limited to a curved form, parabolic form, orbital form, elliptical form, straight path with curved bend, straight path with right angle bend, straight path with an angle bend, and the like.

[0055]

[0051] In some embodiment, each first portion (114A to H4E), each first end (116A to H6D), each second portion (114F to H4J), and each second end (116E to 1161) may be configured with, but not limited to curved form, parabolic form, orbital form, elliptical form, straight path with curved bend, straight path with right angle bend, straight path with a predefined angle bend, and the like to divert and / or redirect the flexible elongate member

[0052] Subsequently, the flexible elongate member (102) may be being pulled through subsequent first tubes of the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and the subsequent second tubes of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) along the spiral configuration corresponding to the singular path and the counter path until the flexible elongate member (102) pulled towards the winding component (108). Once the flexible elongate member (102) may be being pulled towards the winding component (108). In an embodiment, the winding component (108) may include a sliding element (108C) that moves upward and downward for evenly winding the flexible elongate member (102) in the winding package (106). In some embodiments, a body part of the winding component (108) may be stationary during entire operation of the assembly (100). In some exemplary embodiments, the body part of the winding component (108) may be rotated along with the rotation of the winding package (106).

[0056]

[0053] In an exemplary embodiment, the flexible elongate member-twisting assembly (100) may include motors that includes a shaft connected to the rotary component (106A) to drive the winding package (106). In some embodiments, the flexible elongate membertwisting assembly (100) includes gear mechanisms to facilitate transmission of the rotating force from the motors to the rotary component (106A), the first portion (114A to 114E) of the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E), and the second ends (116E to 1161). In an embodiment, the flexible elongate member-twisting assembly (100) may include a controller that sends a control signal to the motors to control a speed of the rotation of the rotary component (106A).

[0057]

[0054] In an embodiment, if one flexible elongate member (102) may be being pulled by the flexible elongate member-twisting assembly (100), the flexible elongate member (102) may be being twisted itself along the spiral configuration of the singular path and the counter path until the flexible elongate member (102) reaches the winding component (108).

[0058]

[0055] Referring to FIG. ID, if the two or more flexible elongate members (102) and (102A) may be being pulled by the flexible elongate member-twisting assembly (100), the two or more flexible elongate members (102) and (102A) may be being twisted each other along the spiral configuration of the singular path and the counter path until the two or more flexible elongate members (102) and (102A) reaches the winding component (108). In an exemplary embodiment, the flexible elongate member (102) may be, but not limited to yam, thread, fiber, wire, strand, textile, filament, string, and the like.

[0059]

[0056] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow chart of an example method (200) for twisting a flexible elongate member (102), in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 2, at block (202), the method (200) may include providing a flexible elongate member-twisting assembly (100) that may include a winding package (106), a winding component (108), a plurality of first tubes (110A-E), and a plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E).

[0060]

[0058] At block (204), the method (200) may include arranging the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) in a spiral configuration around a winding package (106) by alternatively disposing a first portion (114A to 114E) of the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and a first end (116A to 116D) of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) in a first section (118A) and alternatively disposing a second portion (114F to 114J) of the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and a second end (116A to 116D) of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) in a second section (118B).

[0061]

[0059] At block (206), the method (200) may include arranging the plurality of first tubes (110A-E) and the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) in a spiral configuration around the winding package (106).

[0062]

[0060] At block (208), the method (200) may include pulling the flexible elongate member (102) along the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) for twisting the flexible elongate member (102) in a singular path, and where the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) revolves around the winding package (106) in a first direction.

[0063]

[0061] At block (210), the method (200) may include diverting the flexible elongate member (102) to the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) for re-twisting the flexible elongate member (102) in a counter path, and where the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) revolves around the winding package (106) in a second direction that is crisscross with the first direction.

[0064]

[0062] At block (212), the method (200) may include redirecting the flexible elongate member (102) to the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) for twisting.

[0065]

[0063] At block (214), the method (200) may include twisting and re-twisting the flexible elongate member (102) along the spiral configuration corresponding to the singular path and the counter path until the flexible elongate member (102) achieves the desired thickness, diameter and number of twists and can further be directed towards the winding component (108).

[0066]

[0064] At block (216), the method (200) may include winding the flexible elongate member (102) evenly around the winding package (106) based on an upward and downward movement of a sliding element (108C) of the winding component (108).

[0065] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions, or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the disclosure when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

[0067] ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0068]

[0066] The present disclosure reduces a size of a flexible elongate member-twisting assembly, creating cost-effective solution particularly suited for any manufacturing enterprises.

[0069]

[0067] The present disclosure results in more energy-efficient operations, requiring less power for both the twisting process and re-twisting process.

[0070]

[0068] The present disclosure provides a compact flexible elongate member-twisting assembly that can be easily relocate the assembly within a production facility as needed.

Claims

We Claim:

1. An assembly for intertwining / twisting a flexible elongate member, the assembly (100) comprising: a first section (118A) and a second section (118B) facing one another are coaxially configured within an outer housing (104) such that the first section (118A) is configured to receive the flexible elongate member (102) into the assembly (100); a winding package (106) comprises a rotary component (106A), and is configured between the first section (118A) and the second section (118B) separating the first section (118A) and the second section (118B), such that the rotary component (106A) allows the twisted flexible elongate member (102) to be wound along the length of the rotary component (106A); and a plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and a plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) facing parallel to one another are configured between the first section (118A) and a second section (118B) within the outer housing (104), such that the winding package (106) separates the plurality of first (112A to 112E) and second tubes (112A to 112E), and are arranged in a spiral configuration around the winding package (106), the plurality of first (110A to 110E) and second tubes (112A to 112E) operatively coupled to one or more actuators, and are configured to revolute upon actuation of the one or more actuators, such that the plurality of first (110A to 110E) and second tubes (112A to 112E) are arranged in a spiral configuration around the winding package (106) and crisscross with one another while revolving, wherein the revoluting plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) are configured to pull and twist the received flexible elongate member (102) in a singular path around the winding package (106) in a first direction and the revoluting plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) are configured to further pull the twisted flexible elongate member (102) from the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and re-twist in a counter path simultaneously winding the re-twisted flexible elongate member (102) around the winding package (106) in a second direction and further, the retwisted flexible elongated member (102) is re-pulled by one of the first tubes (110A to 110E) for intertwining the flexible elongated member (102) until the desired thickness, diameter and number of twists of the flexible elongated member (102) are achieved.

2. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible elongate member (102) corresponds, but not limiting to two or more yams, two or more fibers / threads, metal wires, strands, filaments, strings.

3. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the winding component (108) comprises a sliding element (108C) configured to move upward and downward while revolving for evenly winding two or more flexible elongate member (102) around the winding package (106).

4. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more actuators are selected from a group comprising but not limited to an electric motor, a pneumatic actuator, a hydraulic actuator, a stepper motor, a servo motor, a piezoelectric actuator, a magnetic actuator, a rotary solenoid, air pressure operated motor, and water pressure operated motor.

5. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible elongate member (102) is diverted to the plurality of second tubes (112A to 110E) for re-twisting in the counter path and is redirected to the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) for twisting in the singular path.

6. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the winding package (106) is configured to rotate upon on receiving an external rotational movement.

7. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible elongate member (102) is twisted and re-twisted along the spiral configuration corresponding to the singular path and the counter path until the flexible elongate member (102) directs towards the winding component (108).

8. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible elongate member (102) wound on the rotary component (106A) of the winding package (106) is allowed for being pulled and twisted by the revoluting first tubes (110) in a singular path and the revoluting second tubes are configured to further pull the twisted flexible elongate member (102) from the revoluting first tubes (110A to 110E) and re-twist in a counter path and further, the re-twisted flexible elongated member (102) is re-pulled by one of the revoluting first tubes (110A to 110E) for intertwining the flexible elongated member (102) until the desired thickness, diameter and number of twists of the flexible elongated member (102) are achieved.

9. A method implemented in an assembly for intertwining / twisting a flexible elongated member, the method (200) comprising the steps of:arranging (202) a plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and a plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) in a spiral configuration around a winding package (106) arranging (204) a first portion (114A to 114E) of the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and a first end (116A to 116D) of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) in a first section (118A) arranging (206) a second portion (114F to 114J) of the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) and a second end (116E to 1161) of the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) in a second section (118B); pulling (208) the flexible elongated member (102) along the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) for twisting the flexible elongated member (102) in a singular path, wherein the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) revolves around the winding package (106) in a first direction; diverting (210) the flexible elongated member (102) to the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) for re-twisting the flexible elongated member (102) in a counter path, wherein the plurality of second tubes (112A to 112E) revolves around the winding package (106) in a second direction that criss-crosses with the first direction; redirecting (212) the flexible elongated member (102) to the plurality of first tubes (110A to 110E) for twisting; twisting (214) and re-twisting the flexible elongated member (102) along the spiral configuration corresponding to the singular path and the counter path until the flexible elongated member (102) achieves the required thickness, diameter and number of twists and directed towards the winding component (108); and winding (216) the flexible elongated member (102) evenly around the winding package (106) based on an upward and downward movement of a sliding element (108C) of the winding component (108).

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