Twisted Cable Bundling Head Positioning With Separate Motion Control

The device is divided into separate functional units: the twisting head assembly and the bundling head assembly. The bundling head can be independently positioned and mounted only when needed for bundling operations, rather than being permanently attached to the twisting head. This segmentation allows the bundling head to remain stationary or be minimally positioned during twisting operations, reducing unnecessary movement of its mass.

The bundling head is designed to be dynamically positionable rather than fixed. It can be moved to the required position during bundling operations and returned to a neutral or stationary position when not in use. This dynamic positioning reduces the mass that needs to be continuously moved and allows the system to adapt its configuration based on operational requirements.

The force-controlled mechanical tracking movement is replaced with a control system that uses measured values (such as position sensors or encoders) to precisely control the movement of the bundling head. This substitution of mechanical feedback with electronic measurement and control enables more accurate and repeatable positioning, ensuring that the bundling head arrives at the correct position relative to the cable end regardless of variations in cable length or twisting process.

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms through distance measuring devices or position sensors that continuously monitor the position of the bundling head and the cable. These measured values are fed back to the control unit, which adjusts the bundling head's movement to achieve precise positioning. This closed-loop feedback control ensures consistent positioning accuracy even when cable dimensions vary slightly.