Yarn twist control apparatus for electrostatic spinner

Claim 1

A fiber collecting and yarn spinning apparatus with a rotary twist control element assembly comprising: a. a stationary electrode element with a tubular projection, a rotary electrode element, means adapted to establish and maintain an electrostatic potential gradient between the electrode elements, incorporating fiber collecting and fiber twisting component, a spindle element assembly, a rotary twist control element assembly, a first electrically isolated driving means for turning the rotary electrode element, a second isolated driving means for turning the spindle element assembly, a third isolated driving means for turning the twist control element assembly, associated supporting and positioning means for the several elements and associated electrical circuitry for establishing and maintaining electrostatic potential gradient; b. said spindle element assembly comprising means defining an elongated cylindrical member with one end integral said second driving means, and the other end terminating in nonconducting means defining a smooth, cone shaped fiber twisting component, a first central portion immediately adjacent to the fiber twisting component incorporating conductive means defining an integral fiber collecting ring concentrically encompassing and extending radially from the base of the fiber twisting component, said ring terminating axially toward the free end of the fiber twisting component in a circular knife edge, a second central portion immediately adjacent said ring incorporating journal and bearing means adapted to support axially and radially the rotary electrode element; c. the rotary electrode element comprising means defining a generally disk shaped member incorporating electrode surface of conducting material, drive means integral said disk shaped member separated encumberably from the electrode surface, said rotary electrode element mounted with associated journal and bearing means on the spindle element assembly, rotatably therearound in a plane normal to the axis thereof in the area adjacent the ring defining means of the spindle assembly and located with the circular knife edge of the ring extended beyond the electrode surface; d. the stationary electrode element comprising means defining a regular plate member incorporating a smooth conductive electrode surface at least equivalent to the area of the rotatable electrode surface, said plate member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient for snug insertion of tubular element projected toward but separated from fiber twisting component, said tubular element having an inside diameter sufficient to pass the twisting congruent with clearance; e. the rotary twist control element assembly comprising a yarn twisting element with means to impart twist to and allow passage of yarn, said element rotated in same plane and direction as spindle element assembly to control amount of twist inserted into said yarn between said yarn twisting element and spindle element assembly, drive means integral said yarn twisting element, said yarn twisting element axially aligned with said spindle element assembly, mounted with associated journal and bearing means between stationary electrode and yarn winder; f. the first driving means adapted to turn the rotatable electrode element at a speed sufficient to insure uniform distribution of the fibers across the electrode and insure a rate of fiber transport adequate for yarn production; g. the second driving means adapted to turn the spindle element assembly independently of the rotatable electrode element; h. the third independent dRiving means adapted to turn the rotary twist control element assembly. i. the supporting and positioning means adapted to support and maintain the electrode surface of the rotatable electrode element in a facing position adjacent the electrode surface of the stationary electrode element, spaced adjustably from the circular knife edge of the fiber collecting ring over a range coincident the length of the fibers being processed.

Claim 7

An apparatus with a rotary twist control element assembly for peripherially surfacing a coring yarn with individual fibers to produce a core yarn with a bulky appearance which comprises: a. a stationary electrode element with a tubular projection, a rotary electrode element, means adapted to establish and maintain an electrostatic potential gradient between the electrode elements, a spindle element assembly, a rotary twist control element assembly, and a coring yarn assembly, a first isolated driving means for turning the rotary electrode element, a second isolated driving means for turning the spindle element assembly, a third isolated driving means for turning the twist control element assembly, a fourth isolated driving means for turning the coring yarn assembly, associated supporting and positioning means for the several elements and associated electrical circuitry for establishing and maintaining the electrostatic potential gradient; b. said spindle element assembly comprising means defining an elongated cylindrical member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient to pass the coring yarn with clearance; with one end integral said second driving means and the other end terminating in nonconducting means defining a smooth, centrally pierced cone-shaped fiber twisting component, a first central portion immediately adjacent the fiber twisting component incorporating conductive means defining an integral fiber collecting ring concentrically encompassing and extending radially from the base of the fiber twisting component, said ring terminating axially toward the free end of the fiber twisting component in a circular knife edge, a second central portion immediately adjacent said ring incorporating journal and bearing means adapted to support axially and radially the rotary electrode element; c. the rotary electrode element comprising means defining a generally disk shaped member incorporating electrode surface of conducting material, drive means integral said disk shaped member separated encumberably from the electrode surface, said rotary electrode element mounted with associated journal and bearing means on the spindle element assembly, rotatable therearound in a plane normal to the axis thereof in the area adjacent the ring defining means of the spindle assembly and located with the circular knife edge of the ring extended beyond the electrode surface; d. the stationary electrode element comprising means defining a regular plate member incorporating a smooth conductive electrode surface at least equivalent to the area of the rotatable electrode surface, said plate member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient for snug insertion of tubular element projected toward but separated from fiber twisting component, said tubular element having an inside diameter sufficient to pass the twisting congruent with clearance; e. the rotary twist control element assembly comprising a yarn twisting element with means to impart twist to and allow passage of yarn, said element rotAted to remove twist in coring yarn between said yarn twisting element and said spindle element assembly, drive means integral said yarn twisting element, said yarn twisting element axially aligned with said spindle element assembly mounted with associated journal and bearing means between stationary electrode and yarn winder; f. the coring yarn assembly comprising means for storing and delivering a coring yarn at a controlled rate, feeding means to feed said coring yarn past rotatably mounted guide rolls through axis of rotation of said pierced spindle element assembly of the electrostatic fiber collecting and yarn spinning apparatus through rotatably mounted guide rolls and terminating on any type textile package; g. the first driving means adapted to turn the rotatable electrode element at a speed sufficient to insure uniform distribution of the fibers across the electrode and insure a rate of fiber transport adequate for yarn production; h. the second driving means adapted to turn the spindle element assembly at a speed at least equal to the speed of the rotatable electrode element; i. the third independent driving means adapted to turn the rotary twist control element assembly. j. means for driving coring yarn assembly; k. the supporting and positioning means adapted to support and maintain the electrode surface of the rotatable electrode element in a facing position adjacent the electrode surface of the stationary electrode element, spaced adjustably from the circular knife edge of the fiber collecting ring over a range coincident the length of the fibers being processed.

Claim 8

An apparatus with a rotary twist control element assembly for peripherially surfacing a coring yarn with individual fibers to produce a core yarn with a bulky appearance which comprises: a. a stationary electrode element with a tubular projection, a rotary electrode element, means adapted to establish and maintain an electrostatic potential gradient between the electrode elements, a spindle element assembly, a rotary twist control element assembly, and a coring yarn assembly, a first isolated driving means for turning the rotary electrode element, a second isolated driving means for turning the spindle element assembly, a third isolated driving means for turning the twist control element assembly, a fourth isolated driving means for turning the coring yarn assembly, associated supporting and positioning means for the several elements and associated electrical circuitry for establishing and maintaining the electrostatic potential gradient; b. said spindle element assembly comprising means defining an elongated cylindrical member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient to pass the coring yarn with clearance; with one end integral said second driving means and the other end terminating in nonconducting means defining a smooth, centrally pierced cone-shaped fiber twisting component, a first central portion immediately adjacent the fiber twisting component incorporating conductive means defining an integral fiber collecting ring concentrically encompassing and extending radially from the base of the fiber twisting component, said ring terminating axially toward the free end of the fiber twisting component in a circular knife edge, a second central portion immediately adjacent said ring incorporating journal and bearing means adapted to support axially and radially the rotary electrode element; c. the rotary electrode element comprising means defining a generally disk shaped member incorporating electrode surface of conducting material, drive means integral said disk shaped member separated encumberably from the electrode surface, said rotary electrode element mounted with associated journal and bearing means on the spindle element assembly, rotatable therearound in a plane normal to the axis thereof in the area adjacent the ring defining means of the spindle assembly and located with the circular knife edge of the ring extended beyond the electrode surface; d. the stationary electrode element comprising means defining a regular plate member incorporating a smooth conductive electrode surface at least equivalent to the area of the rotatable electrode surface, said plate member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient for snug insertion of tubular element projected toward but separated from fiber twisting component, said tubular element having an inside diameter sufficient to pass the twisting congruent with clearance; e. the rotary twist control element assembly comprising a yarn twisting element with means to impart twist to and allow passage of yarn, said element rotAted to remove twist in coring yarn between said yarn twisting element and said spindle element assembly, drive means integral said yarn twisting element, said yarn twisting element axially aligned with said spindle element assembly mounted with associated journal and bearing means between stationary electrode and yarn winder; f. the coring yarn assembly comprising means for storing and delivering a coring yarn at a controlled rate, feeding means to feed said coring yarn past rotatably mounted guide rolls through axis of rotation of said pierced spindle element assembly of the electrostatic fiber collecting and yarn spinning apparatus through rotatably mounted guide rolls and terminating on any type textile package; g. the first driving means adapted to turn the rotatable electrode element at a speed sufficient to insure uniform distribution of the fibers across the electrode and insure a rate of fiber transport adequate for yarn production; h. the second driving means adapted to turn the spindle element assembly at a speed at least equal to the speed of the rotatable electrode element; i. the third independent driving means adapted to turn the rotary twist control element assembly. j. means for driving coring yarn assembly; k. the supporting and positioning means adapted to support and maintain the electrode surface of the rotatable electrode element in a facing position adjacent the electrode surface of the stationary electrode element, spaced adjustably from the circular knife edge of the fiber collecting ring over a range coincident the length of the fibers being processed.

Claim 9

An apparatus with a rotary twist control element assembly for peripherally surfacing a coring yarn with individual fibers to produce a core yarn with a smooth appearance which comprises: a. a stationary electrode element with a tubular projection, a rotary electrode element, means adapted to establish and maintain an electrostatic potential gradient between the electrode elements, a spindle element assembly, a rotary twist control element assembly, and a coring yarn assembly, a first isolated driving means for turning the rotary electrode element, a second isolated driving means for turning the spindle element assembly, a third isolated driving means for turning the twist control element assembly, a fourth isolated driving means for the coring yarn assembly, associated supporting and positioning means for the several elements, and associated electrical circuitry for establishing and maintaining the electrostatic potential gradient; b. said spindle element assembly comprising means defining an elongated cylindrical member pierced with a centrally located circular passage of diameter sufficient to pass a coring yarn with clearance with one end integral said second driving means, and the other end terminating in nonconducting means defining a smooth rod shaped fiber twisting component, with a centrally located circula passage beginning at its base and terminating on its periphery and an upper circular passage beginning on its periphery and terminating at the axial center of its free end, a first central portion immediately adjacent the fiber twisting component ring concentrically encompassing and extending radially from the base of the fiber twisting component, said ring terminating axially toward the free end of the fiber twisting component in a circular knife edge, a second central portion immediately adjacent said ring incorporating journal and bearing means adapted to support axially and radially the rotary electrode element; c. the rotary electrode element comprising means defining a generally disk shaped member incorporating electrode surface of conducting material, drive means integral said disk shaped member separated encumberably from the electrode surface, said rotary electrode element mounted with associated journal and bearing means on the spindle element assembly, rotatable therearound in a plane normal to the axis thereof in the area adjaceNt the ring defining means of the spindle assembly and located with the circular knife edge of the ring extended beyond the electrode surface; d. the stationary electrode element comprising means defining a regular plate member incorporating a smooth conductive electrode surface at least equivalent to the area of the rotatable electrode surface, said plate member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient for snug insertion of tubular element projected toward but separated from fiber twisting component, said tubular element having an inside diameter sufficient to pass the twisting congruent with clearance; e. The rotary twist control element assembly comprising a yarn twisting element with means to impart twist to and allow passage of yarn, said element rotated to remove twist in coring yarn between said yarn twisting element and said spindle element assembly, drive means integral said yarn twisting element, said yarn twisting element axially aligned with said spindle element assembly mounted with associated journal and bearing means between stationary electrode and yarn winder. f. the coring yarn assembly comprising means defining a coring yarn selected from the group consisting of any type staple fiber and any type monofilament on a spindle rotatably mounted on any conventional breaking means, feeding means to feed said coring yarn past rotatably mounted guide rolls through axis of rotation of said pierced spindle element assembly of electrostatic fiber collecting and yarn spinning apparatus through rotatably mounted guide rolls and terminating on any type textile package; g. the first driving means adapted to turn the rotatable electrode element at a speed sufficient to insure uniform distribution of the fibers across the electrode and insure a rate of fiber transport adequate for yarn production; h. the second driving means adapted to turn the spindle element assembly at a speed at least equal the speed of the rotatable electrode element; i. the third independent driving means adapted to turn the rotary twist control element assembly; j. means for driving coring yarn assembly; k. the supporting and positioning means adapted to support and maintain the electrode surface of the rotatable electrode element in a facing position adjacent the electrode surface of the stationary electrode element, spaced adjustably from the circular knife edge of the fiber collecting ring over a range coincident the length of the fibers being processed.

Claim 10

An apparatus with a rotary twist control element assembly for peripherally surfacing a coring yarn with individual fibers to produce a core yarn with a smooth appearance which comprises: a. a stationary electrode element with a tubular projection, a rotary electrode element, means adapted to establish and maintain an electrostatic potential gradient between the electrode elements, a spindle element assembly, a rotary twist control element assembly, and a coring yarn assembly, a first isolated driving means for turning the rotary electrode element, a second isolated driving means for turning the spindle element assembly, a third isolated driving means for turning the twist control element assembly, a fourth isolated driving means for the coring yarn assembly, associated supporting and positioning means for the several elements, and associated electrical circuitry for establishing and maintaining the electrostatic potential gradient; b. said spindle element assembly comprising means defining an elongated cylindrical member pierced with a centrally located circular passage of diameter sufficient to pass a coring yarn with clearance with one end integral said second driving means, and the other end terminating in nonconducting means defining a smooth rod shaped fiber twisting component, with a centrally located circula passage beginning at its base and terminating on its periphery and an upper circular passage beginning on its periphery and terminating at the axial center of its free end, a first central portion immediately adjacent the fiber twisting component ring concentrically encompassing and extending radially from the base of the fiber twisting component, said ring terminating axially toward the free end of the fiber twisting component in a circular knife edge, a second central portion immediately adjacent said ring incorporating journal and bearing means adapted to support axially and radially the rotary electrode element; c. the rotary electrode element comprising means defining a generally disk shaped member incorporating electrode surface of conducting material, drive means integral said disk shaped member separated encumberably from the electrode surface, said rotary electrode element mounted with associated journal and bearing means on the spindle element assembly, rotatable therearound in a plane normal to the axis thereof in the area adjaceNt the ring defining means of the spindle assembly and located with the circular knife edge of the ring extended beyond the electrode surface; d. the stationary electrode element comprising means defining a regular plate member incorporating a smooth conductive electrode surface at least equivalent to the area of the rotatable electrode surface, said plate member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient for snug insertion of tubular element projected toward but separated from fiber twisting component, said tubular element having an inside diameter sufficient to pass the twisting congruent with clearance; e. The rotary twist control element assembly comprising a yarn twisting element with means to impart twist to and allow passage of yarn, said element rotated to remove twist in coring yarn between said yarn twisting element and said spindle element assembly, drive means integral said yarn twisting element, said yarn twisting element axially aligned with said spindle element assembly mounted with associated journal and bearing means between stationary electrode and yarn winder. f. the coring yarn assembly comprising means defining a coring yarn selected from the group consisting of any type staple fiber and any type monofilament on a spindle rotatably mounted on any conventional breaking means, feeding means to feed said coring yarn past rotatably mounted guide rolls through axis of rotation of said pierced spindle element assembly of electrostatic fiber collecting and yarn spinning apparatus through rotatably mounted guide rolls and terminating on any type textile package; g. the first driving means adapted to turn the rotatable electrode element at a speed sufficient to insure uniform distribution of the fibers across the electrode and insure a rate of fiber transport adequate for yarn production; h. the second driving means adapted to turn the spindle element assembly at a speed at least equal the speed of the rotatable electrode element; i. the third independent driving means adapted to turn the rotary twist control element assembly; j. means for driving coring yarn assembly; k. the supporting and positioning means adapted to support and maintain the electrode surface of the rotatable electrode element in a facing position adjacent the electrode surface of the stationary electrode element, spaced adjustably from the circular knife edge of the fiber collecting ring over a range coincident the length of the fibers being processed.

Claim 11

An apparatus with a rotary twist control element assembly for peripherially crosslinking a coring yarn with individual fibers to produce a bulky core yarn with durable press, antisoilable, and mildew and flame resistant properties which process comprises: a. a stationary electrode element with a tubular projection, a rotary electrode element, means adapted to establish and maintain an electrostatic potential gradient between the electrode elements, incorporating fiber collecting and fiber twisting component, a spindle element assembly, a rotary twist control element assembly, a coring yarn assembly and means for impregnating and curing a coring yarn, a first electrically isolated driving means for turning the rotary electrode element, a second isolated driving means for turning the spindle element assembly, a third isolated driving means for turning the twist control element assembly, a fourth and fifth synchronized driving means for feeding and winding the coring yarn, associated supporting and positioning means for the several elements and associated electrical circuitry for establishing and maintaining electrostatic potential gradient; b. said spindle element assembly comprising means defining an elongated cylindrical member with a centrally located circular passage of diameter sufficient to pass a coring yarn with clearance with one end integral said second driving means, and the other end terminating in nonconducting means defining a smooth centrally pierced rod shaped fiber twisting component, a first central portion immediately adjacent the fiber twisting component incorporating conductive means defining an integral fiber collecting ring concentrically encompassing and extending radially from the base of the fiber twisting component, said ring terminating axially toward the free end of the fiber twisting component in a circular knife edge, a second central portion immediately adjacent said ring incorporating journal and bearing means adapted to support axially and radially the rotary electrode element; c. the rotary electrode element comprising means defining a generally disk shaped member incorporating electrode surface of conducting material, drive means integral said disk shaped member separated encumberably from the electrode surface, said rotary electrode element mounted with associated journal and bearing means on the spindle element assembly, rotatable therearound in a plane normal to the axis thereof in the area adjacent the ring defining means of the spindle assembly and located with the circular knife edge of the ring extended beyond the conic electrode surface; d. the stationary electrode element comprising means defining a regular plate member incorporating a smooth conductive electrode surface at least equivalent to the area of the rotatable electrode surface, said plate member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient for snug insertion of tubular element projected toward but separated from fiber twisting component, said tubular element having an inside diameter sufficient to pass the twisting congruent with clearance; e. the rotary twist control element assembly comprising a yarn twisting element with means to impart twist to and allow passage of yarn, said element rotated to remove twist in coring yarn between said yarn twisting element and said spindle element assembly, drive means integral said yarn twisting element, said yarn twisting element axially aligned with said spindle element assembly mounted with associated journal and bearing means between stationary electrode and yarn winder. f. means adapted for impregnating and curing the coring yarn; g. the coring yarn assembly comprising means for storing and delivering coring yarn at a controlled rate, feeding means to feed said coring yarn through impregnating means past rotatably mounted guide rolls between squeeze and drive rolls into axis of rotation of said pierced spindle element assembly of the electrostatic fiber collecting and yarn spinning apparatus past rotatably mounted guide rolls through curing means and terminating on any type textile package; h. the first drving means adapted to turn the rotatable electrode element at a speed sufficient to insure uniform distribution of the fibers across the electrode and insure a rate of fiber transport adequate for yarn production; i. the second driving means adapted to turn the spindle element assembly at a speed at least equal to the speed of the rotatable electrode element; j. the third independent driving means adapted to turn the rotary twist control element assembly. k. the fourth and fifth synchronized driving means adapted for feeding and driving the coring yarn assembly; l. the supporting and positioning means adapted to support and maintain the electrode surface of the rotatable electrode element in a facing position adjacent the electrode surface of the stationary electrode element, spaced adjustably from the circular knife edge of the fiber collecting ring over a range coincident the length of the fibers being processed.

Claim 12

An apparatus with a rotary twist control element assembly for peripherially crosslinking a coring yarn with individual fibers to produce a bulky core yarn with durable press, antisoilable, and mildew and flame resistant properties which process comprises: a. a stationary electrode element with a tubular projection, a rotary electrode element, means adapted to establish and maintain an electrostatic potential gradient between the electrode elements, incorporating fiber collecting and fiber twisting component, a spindle element assembly, a rotary twist control element assembly, a coring yarn assembly and means for impregnating and curing a coring yarn, a first electrically isolated driving means for turning the rotary electrode element, a second isolated driving means for turning the spindle element assembly, a third isolated driving means for turning the twist control element assembly, a fourth and fifth synchronized driving means for feeding and winding the coring yarn, associated supporting and positioning means for the several elements and associated electrical circuitry for establishing and maintaining electrostatic potential gradient; b. said spindle element assembly comprising means defining an elongated cylindrical member with a centrally located circular passage of diameter sufficient to pass a coring yarn with clearance with one end integral said second driving means, and the other end terminating in nonconducting means defining a smooth centrally pierced rod shaped fiber twisting component, a first central portion immediately adjacent the fiber twisting component incorporating conductive means defining an integral fiber collecting ring concentrically encompassing and extending radially from the base of the fiber twisting component, said ring terminating axially toward the free end of the fiber twisting component in a circular knife edge, a second central portion immediately adjacent said ring incorporating journal and bearing means adapted to support axially and radially the rotary electrode element; c. the rotary electrode element comprising means defining a generally disk shaped member incorporating electrode surface of conducting material, drive means integral said disk shaped member separated encumberably from the electrode surface, said rotary electrode element mounted with associated journal and bearing means on the spindle element assembly, rotatable therearound in a plane normal to the axis thereof in the area adjacent the ring defining means of the spindle assembly and located with the circular knife edge of the ring extended beyond the conic electrode surface; d. the stationary electrode element comprising means defining a regular plate member incorporating a smooth conductive electrode surface at least equivalent to the area of the rotatable electrode surface, said plate member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient for snug insertion of tubular element projected toward but separated from fiber twisting component, said tubular element having an inside diameter sufficient to pass the twisting congruent with clearance; e. the rotary twist control element assembly comprising a yarn twisting element with means to impart twist to and allow passage of yarn, said element rotated to remove twist in coring yarn between said yarn twisting element and said spindle element assembly, drive means integral said yarn twisting element, said yarn twisting element axially aligned with said spindle element assembly mounted with associated journal and bearing means between stationary electrode and yarn winder. f. means adapted for impregnating and curing the coring yarn; g. the coring yarn assembly comprising means for storing and delivering coring yarn at a controlled rate, feeding means to feed said coring yarn through impregnating means past rotatably mounted guide rolls between squeeze and drive rolls into axis of rotation of said pierced spindle element assembly of the electrostatic fiber collecting and yarn spinning apparatus past rotatably mounted guide rolls through curing means and terminating on any type textile package; h. the first drving means adapted to turn the rotatable electrode element at a speed sufficient to insure uniform distribution of the fibers across the electrode and insure a rate of fiber transport adequate for yarn production; i. the second driving means adapted to turn the spindle element assembly at a speed at least equal to the speed of the rotatable electrode element; j. the third independent driving means adapted to turn the rotary twist control element assembly. k. the fourth and fifth synchronized driving means adapted for feeding and driving the coring yarn assembly; l. the supporting and positioning means adapted to support and maintain the electrode surface of the rotatable electrode element in a facing position adjacent the electrode surface of the stationary electrode element, spaced adjustably from the circular knife edge of the fiber collecting ring over a range coincident the length of the fibers being processed.

Claim 13

An apparatus with a rotary twist control element assembly for peripherially crosslinking a coring yarn with individual fibers to produce a smooth core yarn with durable press, antisoilable, and mildew and flame resistant properties which process comprises: a. a stationary electrode element with a tubular projection, a rotary electrode element, means adapted to establish and maintain an electRostatic potential gradient between the electrode elements, incorporating fiber collecting and fiber twisting component, a spindle element assembly, a rotary twist control element assembly, a coring yarn assembly and means for impregnating and curing a coring yarn, a first electrically isolated driving means for turning the rotary electrode element, a second isolated driving means for turning the spindle element assembly, a third isolated driving means for turning the twist control element assembly, a fourth and fifth synchronized driving means for feeding and winding the coring yarn, associated supporting and positioning means for the several elements and associated electrical circuitry for establishing and maintaining electrostatic potential gradient; b. said spindle element assembly comprising means defining an elongate cylindrical member pierced with a centrally located circular passage of diameter sufficient to pass coring yarn with clearance with one end integral said second driving means, and the other end terminating in nonconducting means defining a smooth rod shaped fiber twisting component with a centrally located circular passage beginning at its base and terminating on its periphery and an upper circular passage beginning on its periphery and terminating at the axial center of its face end, a first central portion immediately adjacent the fiber twisting component incorporating conductive means defining an integral fiber collecting ring concentrically encompassing and extending radially from the base of the fiber twisting component, said ring terminating axially toward the free end of the fiber twisting component in a circular knife edge, a second central portion immediately adjacent said ring incorporating journal and bearing means adapted to support axially and radially the rotary electrode element; c. the rotary electrode element comprising means defining a generally disk shaped member incorporating electrode surface of conducting material, drive means integral said disk shaped member separated encumberably from the electrode surface, said rotary electrode element mounted with associated journal and bearing means on the spindle element assembly, rotatable therearound in a plane normal to the axis thereof in the area adjacent the ring defining means of the spindle assembly and located with the circular knife edge of the ring extended beyond the electrode surface; d. the stationary electrode element comprising means defining a regular plate member incorporating a smooth conductive electrode surface at least equivalent to the area of the rotatable electrode surface, said plate member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient for snug insertion of tubular element projected toward but separated from fiber twisting component, said tubular element having an inside diameter sufficient to pass the twisting congruent with clearance; e. the rotary twist control element assembly comprising a yarn twisting element with means to impart twist to and allow passage of yarn, said element rotated to remove twist in coring yarn between said yarn twisting element and said spindle element assembly, drive means integral said yarn twisting element, said yarn twisting element axially aligned with said spindle element assembly mounted with associated journal and bearing means between stationary electrode and yarn winder; f. means adapted for impregnating and curing the coring yarn; g. the coring yarn assembly comprising means for storing and delivering coring yarn at a controlled rate, feeding means to feed said coring yarn through impregnating means past rotatably mounted guide rolls between squeeze and drive rolls into axis of rotation of said pierced spindle element assembly of electrostatic fiber collecting and yarn spinning apparatus past rotatably mounted guide rolls through curing means and terminating on any type textile package; h. the first driving means adapted to turn the rotatable electrode element at a speeD sufficient to insure uniform distribution of the fibers across the electrode and insure a rate of fiber transport adequate for yarn production; i. the second driving means adapted to turn the spindle element assembly at a speed at least equal the speed of the rotatable electrode element; j. the third independent driving means adapted to turn the rotary twist control element assembly; k. the fourth and fifth synchronized driving means adapted for feeding and driving the coring yarn assembly: l. the supporting and positioning means adapted to support and maintain the electrode surface of the rotatable electrode element in a facing position adjacent the electrode surface of the stationary electrode element, spaced adjustably from the circular knife edge of the fiber collecting ring over a range coincident the length of the fibers being processed.

Claim 14

An apparatus with a rotary twist control element assembly for peripherially crosslinking a coring yarn with individual fibers to produce a smooth core yarn with durable press, antisoilable, and mildew and flame resistant properties which process comprises: a. a stationary electrode element with a tubular projection, a rotary electrode element, means adapted to establish and maintain an electRostatic potential gradient between the electrode elements, incorporating fiber collecting and fiber twisting component, a spindle element assembly, a rotary twist control element assembly, a coring yarn assembly and means for impregnating and curing a coring yarn, a first electrically isolated driving means for turning the rotary electrode element, a second isolated driving means for turning the spindle element assembly, a third isolated driving means for turning the twist control element assembly, a fourth and fifth synchronized driving means for feeding and winding the coring yarn, associated supporting and positioning means for the several elements and associated electrical circuitry for establishing and maintaining electrostatic potential gradient; b. said spindle element assembly comprising means defining an elongate cylindrical member pierced with a centrally located circular passage of diameter sufficient to pass coring yarn with clearance with one end integral said second driving means, and the other end terminating in nonconducting means defining a smooth rod shaped fiber twisting component with a centrally located circular passage beginning at its base and terminating on its periphery and an upper circular passage beginning on its periphery and terminating at the axial center of its face end, a first central portion immediately adjacent the fiber twisting component incorporating conductive means defining an integral fiber collecting ring concentrically encompassing and extending radially from the base of the fiber twisting component, said ring terminating axially toward the free end of the fiber twisting component in a circular knife edge, a second central portion immediately adjacent said ring incorporating journal and bearing means adapted to support axially and radially the rotary electrode element; c. the rotary electrode element comprising means defining a generally disk shaped member incorporating electrode surface of conducting material, drive means integral said disk shaped member separated encumberably from the electrode surface, said rotary electrode element mounted with associated journal and bearing means on the spindle element assembly, rotatable therearound in a plane normal to the axis thereof in the area adjacent the ring defining means of the spindle assembly and located with the circular knife edge of the ring extended beyond the electrode surface; d. the stationary electrode element comprising means defining a regular plate member incorporating a smooth conductive electrode surface at least equivalent to the area of the rotatable electrode surface, said plate member pierced with a centrally located circular opening of diameter sufficient for snug insertion of tubular element projected toward but separated from fiber twisting component, said tubular element having an inside diameter sufficient to pass the twisting congruent with clearance; e. the rotary twist control element assembly comprising a yarn twisting element with means to impart twist to and allow passage of yarn, said element rotated to remove twist in coring yarn between said yarn twisting element and said spindle element assembly, drive means integral said yarn twisting element, said yarn twisting element axially aligned with said spindle element assembly mounted with associated journal and bearing means between stationary electrode and yarn winder; f. means adapted for impregnating and curing the coring yarn; g. the coring yarn assembly comprising means for storing and delivering coring yarn at a controlled rate, feeding means to feed said coring yarn through impregnating means past rotatably mounted guide rolls between squeeze and drive rolls into axis of rotation of said pierced spindle element assembly of electrostatic fiber collecting and yarn spinning apparatus past rotatably mounted guide rolls through curing means and terminating on any type textile package; h. the first driving means adapted to turn the rotatable electrode element at a speeD sufficient to insure uniform distribution of the fibers across the electrode and insure a rate of fiber transport adequate for yarn production; i. the second driving means adapted to turn the spindle element assembly at a speed at least equal the speed of the rotatable electrode element; j. the third independent driving means adapted to turn the rotary twist control element assembly; k. the fourth and fifth synchronized driving means adapted for feeding and driving the coring yarn assembly: l. the supporting and positioning means adapted to support and maintain the electrode surface of the rotatable electrode element in a facing position adjacent the electrode surface of the stationary electrode element, spaced adjustably from the circular knife edge of the fiber collecting ring over a range coincident the length of the fibers being processed.