Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Mar., 1887
Complete Left, 24th Dec, 1887
Complete Accepted, 27th Jan., 1888
I, FRED HARRIS DANIELS of Worcester in the County of Worcester and State of
Massachusetts in the United States of America, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has more especial reference to apparatus for reeling or coiling hot
wire rods as they come from a rod rolling mill, the objects thereof being to provide
a practical and convenient apparatus for coiling or reeling hot wire rods, wherein the
revolving coiling devices are surrounded by a stationary guard, or kerb, which
extends above the top of the reel to a sufficient height to prevent liability of accident
by throwing off loops of the rod while in motion, and also having an elevating
platform, and means for raising the same level with or above the open top of the
guard, to facilitate the convenient discharge of the coils.
Another object of my invention is to provide a stationary guard having a movable
cover for closing the top of the guard, as hereinafter more fully explained.
Another object is to provide a telescoping guide-pipe in combination with the reel
and its elevating platform or spider, which pipe can be retracted to permit the
platform to rise without coming in contact therewith.
Another object of my invention is to afford facilities for operating the cover of
the guard, and also the guide-pipe, automatically in connection with the platform-
elevating mechanism.
These objects I attain by mechanism, the nature of which is illustrated and
explained by reference to the accompanying drawings which form part of this
specification and in which
Fig. 1 represents a vertical sectional view showing a rod-coiling apparatus
embracing the features of my invention.
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the same, and
Fig. 3 is a horizontal sectional view showing the lower portion of the mechanism.
In referring to parts, A denotes the supporting frame, B indicates the revolving
reel or coil-receiving device, which in the present instance is formed as a tub having
a series of inwardly extending ribs on its peripheral rim, and mounted on an upright
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page_text: revolvable shaft B₁ supported in suitable bearings a a' as indicated. If preferred, in
lieu of the rim and ribs shown, a series of pins or fingers might be employed on the
recl for receiving the rod. Cindicates the driving gear supported in the bearing a¹
and provided with a friction rim c that engages with the friction rim b, fixed on
shaft B for revolving the reel, and b denotes a suitable friction rim fixed on said
shaft, which engages with the stationary friction rim a² fixed on the frame for
stopping rotation of the reel; the stopping and starting being effected by depressing
and raising the reel shaft.
gear
E denotes the driving shaft provided with a suitable gear C₁ for turning the C
and with a pulley E', or other suitable and convenient means for transmitting the
motive power thereto.
D indicates the elevating platform or spider frame on to which the rod is deposited
as it comes from the rolling mill, by the guide-pipe G. Said platform is fixed to the
end of the upright shaft D' that extends down through the hollow of the reel-shaft B¹.
The platform extends out between the ribs or fingers of the reel B, as clearly
shown in Fig. 2 in a manner to ensure the lifting of all of the coil when said platform
is raised.
F, indicates a stationary guard or kerb surrounding the reel B and extending
above the top thereof some twelve inches, more or less. Said guard consists of a
cylinder of sheet metal or other suitable material, and the end of the guide-pipe G
enters through an opening in the guard, as at f.
If desired, the guard may be provided with a lining or backing F' of brick or other
refractory or non-conducting material, for enclosing the reel. The top of the guard
has an opening sufficient to allow the platform to rise level with, or above the top
thereof, for presenting the coiled rod at a position where it can be conveniently seized
with transferring tongs and discharged.
H, indicates the hydraulic lifting mechanism provided with a plunger H for
raising the reel shaft B¹, and friction rims or plates bb, into and out of contact with
the rims a² and c for stopping and starting the reel, and with a plunger I which passes
through the plunger Hand is worked by pressure in the cylinder I adapted for
raising the shaft D¹ and platform D.
indicate the water supply and discharge pipes for the lifting cylinders, and
denote the controlling valves, worked by suitable connections having handles u u¹
at convenient position for the attendant.
The end G of the guide-pipe is arranged to slide back or telescope with the
portion G¹ of said guide so that it can be retracted from the space within the guard
when the platform D is to be raised, and then again advanced or thrust forward when
said platform is dropped.
The operation of this telescoping guide-pipe is, in the present instance effected
automatically by means of the lever L fulcrumed at 1, and having one of its arms
connected with the movable end of said guide-pipe, and its other arm connected by a
suitable link L or otherwise, with the piston H of the hydraulic lifting apparatus, so
that the upward movement of the piston swings back the lever and retracts the end
of the guide-pipe, substantially as indicated in dotted lines Fig. 1.
Kindicates a cover arranged for closing the top opening of the guard, and thus
shutting in the reel during the delivery and coiling of the rods, so as to avoid, in a
measure, the rapid cooling, oxidation and scaling of the rod. Said cover is in the
present instance hinged at the side k to the guard F, so that can swing upward,
and is provided with an arm or lever K' from which a rod M' connects with an
actuating lever M that works in conjunction with the piston H', whereby said cover K
is automatically raised and depressed in accordance with the movement of the lifting
devices, when stopping and starting the reel as also shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1.
The arrangement of the connections and levers for effecting the operation of the
cover K and guide-pipe end G, may be modified to meet the convenience of any
particular situation of the mechanism as circumstances may require; this operation
when effected automatically with the operation of the reel and platform lifting action,
being a feature of and included within the scope of my invention.

page_text: In the operation of my improved apparatus, the reel and platform being in depressed
position, are revolved by the friction at c b, the hot rod enters through the guide-
pipe G and is deposited upon the platform D where it is laid in coils by the rotative
action of the reel. When the coil is complete the valve V is opened to put the
hydraulic force into plunger H¹, which raises the reel shaft B', releasing the friction
at c, b and closing the friction surfaces at ba²; thus stopping the rotation, and also,.
at the same time actuates the levers L and M to retract the guide-pipe G, and to
raise the cover K as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1. The valve V₁ is then opened
to let force into the piston I, which forces upward the platform D so as to present the
coil above the top of the guard as shown by dotted lines R, Fig. 1, where it can be
seized with the transfer tongs and taken off; after which the valves v.v¹ are opened
to discharge, relieving the pressure in the cylinders H and I, and the parts drop to
their original positions, as in full lines in Fig. 1, ready for receiving another coil
of rod.
Two or more reeling mechanisms, such as are shown and herein described, may be
employed for coiling the product from a single rolling mill or reducing train, the reels
being in operation alternately.
PHILIP M. JUSTICE,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London,
Applicant's Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Reeling Mechanism for Rolling Mills.
I FRED HARRIS DANIELS of Worcester in the County of Worcester and State of
Massachusetts in the United States of America Mechanical Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention has more especial reference to apparatus for reeling or coiling hot
wire rods as they come from a rod rolling mill, the objects thereof being to provide a
practical and convenient apparatus for coiling or reeling hot wire rods wherein the
revolving coiling devices are surrounded by a stationary guard, or kerb, which extends
above the top of the reel to a sufficient height to prevent liability of accident by
throwing off loops of the rod while in motion, and also having an elevating platform,
and means for raising the same level with or above the open top of the guard to
facilitate the convenient discharge of the coils.

page_text: Another object of my invention is to provide a stationary guard having a moveable
cover for closing the top of the guard as hereinafter more fully explained.
Another object is to provide a telescoping guide pipe in combination with the reel
and its elevating platform or spider, which pipe can be retracted to permit the platform
to rise without coming in contact therewith.
Another object of my invention is to afford facilities for operating the cover of the
guard, and also the guide pipe automatically in connection with the platform elevating
mechanism.
These objects I attain by mechanism, the nature of which is illustrated and
explained by reference to the drawings accompanying my provisional specification
and in which
Fig. 1 represents a vertical sectional view showing a rod coiling apparatus
embracing the features of any invention.
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the same and
Fig. 3 is a horizontal sectional view showing the lower portion of the mechanism.
In referring to parts, A denotes the supporting frame, B indicates the revolving
reel or coil receiving device, which in the present instance is formed as a tub having
a series of inwardly extending ribs on its peripheral rim and mounted on an upright
revolvable shaft B supported in suitable bearings a a' as indicated. If preferred, in
lieu of the rim and ribs shown, a series of pins or fingers might be employed on the
reel for receiving the rod. C indicates the driving gear supported in the bearing a¹
and provided with a friction rim c that engages with the friction rim b fixed on
shaft B for revolving the reel and b denotes a suitable friction rim fixed on said
shaft which engages with the stationary friction rim a² fixed on the frame for stopping
rotation of the reel the stopping and starting being effected by depressing and
raising the reel shaft.
C
E denotes the driving shaft provided with a suitable gear C₁ for turning the gear C
and with a pulley E' or other suitable and convenient means for transmitting the
motive power thereto.
D indicates the elevating platform or spider frame on to which the rod is deposited
as it comes from the rolling mill, by the guide pipe G. Said platform is fixed to the
end of the upright shaft D₁ that extends down through the hollow of the reel shaft B¹.
The platform extends out between the ribs or fingers r of the reel B as clearly shown
in Fig. 2 in a manner to ensure the lifting of all of the coil when said platform is
raised.
Findicates a stationary guard or kerb surrounding the reel B and extending above
the top thereof some twelve inches, more or less. Said guard consists of a cylinder
of sheet metal or other suitable material and the end of the guide pipe G enters
through an opening in the guard, as at f.
If desired, the guard may be provided with a lining or backing F1 of brick or other
refractory or non-conducting material, for enclosing the reel. The top of the guard
has an opening sufficient to allow the platform to rise level with, or above the top
thereof, for presenting the coiled rod at a position where it can be conveniently seized
with transferring tongs and discharged.
H indicates the hydraulic lifting mechanism provided with a plunger H' for raising
the reel shaft B', and friction rims or plates into and out of contact with the
rims a² and c for stopping and starting the reel, and with a plunger I which passes
through the plunger H' and is worked by pressure in the cylinder I adapted for
raising the shaft D¹ and platform D.
ww¹ indicate the water supply and discharge pipes for the lifting cylinders and vul
denote the controlling valves, worked by suitable connections having handles u u¹ at
convenient position for the attendant.
The end G of the guide pipe is arranged to slide back or telescope with the
portion G¹ of said guide so that it can be retracted from the space within the guard
when the platforin D is to be raised, and then again advanced or thrust forward when
said platform is dropped.
The operation of this telescoping guide-pipe is, in the present instance effected

page_text: automatically by means of the lever L fulcrummed at 1, and having one of its arms
connected with the moveable end of said guide pipe, and its other arm connected by
a suitable link L or otherwise, with the piston H of the hydraulic lifting apparatus,
so that the upward movement of the piston swings back the lever and retracts the
end of the guide pipe, substantially as indicated in lotted lines Fig. 1.
Kindicates a cover arranged for closing the top opening of the guard, and thus
shutting in the reel during the delivery and coiling of the rods, so as to avoid, in a
measure, the rapid cooling, oxidation and scaling of the rod. Said cover is in the
present instance hinged at the side to the guard F, so that it can swing upward,
and is provided with an arm or lever K¹ from which a rod M¹ connects with an
actuating lever M that works in conjunction with the piston H', whereby said cover K
is automatically raised and depressed in accordance with the movement of the lifting
devices when stopping and starting the reel as also shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1.
The arrangement of the connections and levers for effecting the operation of the
cover K and guide-pipe end G, may be modified to suit the convenience of any
particular situation of the mechanism as circumstances may require; this operation
when effected automatically with the operation of the reel and platform lifting action,
being a feature of and being included within the scope of my invention.
;
In the operation of my improved apparatus, the reel and platform being in depressed
position, are revolved by the friction at cb, the hot rod enters through the guide-
pipe G and is deposited upon the platform D where it is laid in coils by the rotative
action of the reel. When the coil is complete the valvo V is opened to put the
hydraulic force into plunger H¹, which raises the reel shaft B', releasing the friction
at cb and closing the friction surfaces at ba²; thus stopping the rotation, and also
at the same time actuating the levers L and M to retract the guide pipe G, and to
raise the cover K as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1. The valve V₁ is then opened
to let force into the piston I, which forces upward the platform D so as to present
the coil above the top of the guard as shown by dotted lines R Fig. 1. where it can
be seized with the transfer tongs and taken off, after which the valves are opened
to discharge, relieving the pressure in the cylinders H and 1', and the parts drop to
their original positions, as in full lines in Fig. 1 ready for receiving another coil
of rod.
Two or more reeling mechanisms such as are shown and herein described, may be
employed for coiling the product from a single rolling mill or reducing train, the
reels being in operation alternately.
As I have in another application shown and described a rod reeling apparatus
embracing the features of an elevating platform or spider, and a hydraulic lifting
mechanism for operating the sams, it will be understood that I do not include such
features broadly in the claims herewith presented.
I have also, in another application, described a movable guard, in combination
with a revolvable reel hence it will be understood that I do not herein make claim
broadly to a guard, irrespective of its construction and arrangement.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. In a mechanism for coiling wire rods, the combination with a revolvable reel,
of a stationary guard surrounding said reel and extending above the top of the same
having an open end through which the coil can be discharged from the reel and
guard, substantially as set forth.
2. In a mechanism for coiling wire rods, the combination with a revolvable reel,
of a stationary guard surrounding said reel and extending above the top of the same
having an open top end through which to discharge the coil, and an elevating
platform, or spider, adapted for raising the coil from the reel to a position above the
guard substantially as set forth.
3. In an apparatus for coiling wire rods, the combination with a revolving reel, of
a stationary guard surrounding said reel having an opened end for permitting the

page_text: discharge of the coil of rod, and a movable cover over said opening for enclosing the
reel and coil of rod within the guard and for opening to permit the discharge of
the rod as and for the purpose set forth.
4. In an apparatus for coiling hot rods or wire the combination of a table or
platform onto which the rods are coiled, and a stationary guard surrounding and
extending above the coiling receptacle, having an open end through which the
supporting platform and coil can be elevated for delivering the coil clear of the guard,
and means, substantially as described, for raising and depressing said platforin, as
and for the purpose set forth.
5. The combination, with a reel for coiling wire rods, of a table or platform onto
which the wire is coiled, a guard surrounding and extending above the reel and
having a cover, and means whereby said cover can be automatically closed or
opened for retaining the rod within the guard or permitting the discharge of the
coiled rod by elevating the supporting platform, as and for the purpose set forth.
6. In an apparatus for coiling wire rods, the combination with a reel, of a guide
pipe for directing the wire onto said reel, having a movable end adapted to telescope
and retract from its normal position, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
7. The combination, in an apparatus for coiling wire rods, of a reel, an elevating
platform, a lifting mechanism for stopping the reel and raising said platform, a
stationary guard surrounding said reel, having an opening at the top through which
the coiled rod is discharged, a movable cover adapted to close the top of the guard,
and connections for automatically raising said cover when said platform lifting
mechanism is brought into action substantially as set forth.
8. The combination, of the guide pipe having the movable telescoping end G, the
hydraulic lifting plunger H', and a connecting lever, as L, whereby said guide pipe
can be retracted, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
9. The combination, with the reel and its shaft having interinatching friction rims,
for rotating and stopping the same and the elevating platform with its shaft
extending through the reel supporting shaft of the cylinder H provided with the
hollow plunger H, and the cylinder I provided with the plunger I extending through
said hollow plunger, and valves for independently controlling the pressure within said
cylinders substantially as shown and described.
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