1. A device for supplying an adhesive work product for use in making windows and collecting a waste backing sheet byproduct, the device comprising:
a support arrangement;
at least one supply reel for supplying the work product to a manufacturing process for making windows, the supply reel being rotatably supported on the support arrangement for rotation about a first axis, the work product having the waste backing sheet releasably attached thereto to prevent inadvertent adhesion while on the supply reel;
a take-up reel for collecting the waste backing sheet, the take-up reel being rotatably supported on the support arrangement for rotation about a second axis that is parallel to the first axis;
rotation means activatable for causing the take-up reel to rotate and collect the waste backing sheet; and
means for activating the rotation means when tension is maintained on the work product during supply of the work product.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein the means for activating the rotation means comprises a counter weighted contact bar.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is adapted to support a supply reel and a takeup reel each having varying diameters, lengths, or both.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein the supply reel further comprises a carousel assembly for supporting a first supply reel over a second supply reel in a first position and to rotate the assembly about a rotational axis defined between the first and second supply reels to a second position, wherein each of the first and second supply reels contains work product for a manufacturing process having releasable waste product attached thereto to prevent inadvertent adhesion.
5. The device of claim 1, wherein the waste backing sheet is collected on the takeup reel in a level-wind fashion.
6. A device for supplying an adhesive work product for use in making windows and collecting a waste backing sheet byproduct, comprising:
a support arrangement;
at least one supply reel for supplying the work product to a manufacturing process for making the windows, the supply reel being rotatably supported on the support arrangement for rotation about a first axis, the work product having the waste backing sheet releasably attached thereto to prevent inadvertent adhesion while on the supply reel;
an idler roll shaft rotatably supported on the support arrangement;
a drive roll shaft rotatably supported on the support arrangement;
motor means for driving the drive roll shaft;
a takeup reel for collecting the waste backing sheet, the takeup reel being rotatably supported by the idler roll shaft and the drive roll shaft for rotation about a second rotational axis that is parallel to the first rotational axis; and
means for activating the motor means when tension is maintained on the work product during supply of the work product.
7. The device of claim 6, further comprising means for preventing axial movement of the takeup reel.
8. The means of claim 7, wherein the means for preventing axial movement comprises a spacer guide having an annular flange.
9. The device of claim 6, further comprising a friction engagement surface contacting the outer periphery of the takeup reel.
10. The device of claim 6, further comprising a reel guide having a first portion comprising means for providing a rotational movement to the takeup reel and a second portion comprising a friction engagement surface contacting the outer periphery of the takeup reel.
11. The device of claim 8, wherein the takeup reel is supported on the friction engagement surface and is held in place by gravity.
12. The device of claim 6, wherein the means for activating the motor means comprises a counter weighted contact bar.
13. The device of claim 6, wherein the device is adapted to support a supply reel and a takeup reel each having varying diameters, lengths, or both.
14. The device of claim 6, wherein the supply reel further comprises a carousel assembly for supporting a first supply reel over a second supply reel in a first position and to rotate the assembly about a rotational axis defined between the first and second supply reels to a second position, wherein each of the first and second supply reels contains work product for a manufacturing process having releasable waste product attached thereto to prevent inadvertent adhesion.
15. The device of claim 6, wherein the waste backing sheet is collected on the takeup reel in a level-wind fashion.
16. A method for supplying a work product and collecting a waste backing sheet byproduct, comprising the steps of:
providing a support arrangement;
providing at least one supply reel for supplying the work product to a manufacturing process for making windows, the supply reel being rotatably supported on the support arrangement for rotation about a first axis, the work product having the waste backing sheet releasably attached thereto to prevent inadvertent adhesion while on the supply reel;
maintaining tension in a longitudinal direction on the work product during supply of the work product;
utilizing means for detecting tension in the work product; utilizing means for activating the motor means when tension is detected on the work product;
causing the motor means to rotate for driving a drive roll shaft;
causing the drive roll shaft to rotate for driving a takeup reel resting partially thereon, wherein the takeup reel has a second rotational axis that is parallel to the first rotational axis; and
rotating the takeup reel for collecting the waste backing sheet from the supply reel.
17. The method of claim 16, wherein the means for detecting tension in the work product comprises a counter weighted contact bar.
18. The method of claim 17, wherein the means for activating the motor means comprises a switch connected to the counter weighted contact bar.
19. The method of claim 16, wherein the support arrangement is adapted to support a supply reel and a takeup reel each having varying diameters, lengths, or both.
20. The method of claim 16, wherein the supply reel further comprises a carousel assembly for supporting a first supply reel over a second supply reel in a first position and to rotate the assembly about a rotational axis defined between the first and second supply reels to a second position, wherein each of the first and second supply reels contains work product for a manufacturing process having releasable waste product attached thereto to prevent inadvertent adhesion.
21. The method of claim 16, wherein the waste backing sheet is collected on the takeup reel in a level-wind fashion.
22. The method of claim 16, further comprising the step of replacing a takeup reel when it is full with an empty takeup reel.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. A clutch device comprising:
a sleeve-shaped first drive member;
a first seal member and a second seal member cooperating with the first drive member to form a sealed chamber, wherein the sealed chamber is configured for being filled with hydraulic liquid;
a plug positioned in the sealed chamber, dividing the sealed chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the plug defines a screw hole and an opening communicating the first chamber with the second chamber respectively;
an output shaft extended from the plug;
a second drive member to be driven by the first drive member, wherein the second drive member comprises a screw shaft threadedly engaged with the screw hole of the plug; and
a control member for covering or uncovering the opening of the plug.
2. The clutch device of claim 1, wherein one end of the output shaft extends out of the sealed chamber through the first seal member, the other end of the output shaft defines a receiving chamber.
3. The clutch device of claim 2, wherein the plug further defines a groove communicating with the receiving chamber and the opening.
4. The clutch device of claim 3, wherein the control member comprises a drive shaft rotatably mounted in the receiving chamber, and a block piece located in the groove and fixed to the drive shaft.
5. The clutch device of claim 4, wherein one end of the drive shaft extends out of the sealed chamber through the second seal member.
6. The clutch device of claim 1, wherein the fist drive member comprises an inner gear wheel, and the second drive member comprises an outer gear engaged with the inner gear.
7. The clutch device of claim 1, wherein the output shaft is a stepped shaft, the thin end of the output shaft extends out of the sealed chamber through the first seal member, the thick end of the output shaft defines a receiving chamber.
8. The clutch device of claim 7, wherein the plug further defines a groove communicating with the receiving chamber and the opening.
9. The clutch device of claim 8, wherein the control member comprises a drive shaft rotatably mounted in the receiving chamber, and a block piece located in the groove and fixed to the drive shaft.
10. The clutch device of claim 9, wherein one end of the drive shaft extends out of the sealed chamber through the second seal member.