US3774382A
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Multi-unit spinning machine
Assignee: SKF GmbH
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Filing: 1972-06-20
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1992-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A multi-unit spinning machine divided into groups of working units wherein the drive means for each of the units including the turbine belts, etc. are arranged in a common channel wherein air under pressure is supplied while the driven means such as the spinning turbine, etc. are located on the exterior of this channel and connected to a second channel to which vacuum is supplied.
Inventors
- 👤 G Bartling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:24
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01H; D01H4/00; D01H4/04; D01H4/08; D01H1/00; D01H1/14; D01H1/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A textile spinning machine comprising a pluarality of work units arranged over the length of said machine and common drive means for operating said units, said units being grouped into several systems lying between a drive means section and a gear means section, said systems including open face box like enclosures forming channels extending over the length of the machine and being connected to sources of pressure or suction generating means wherein said common drive means for all systems are located in at least one of said channels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A textile spinning machine comprising a pluarality of work units arranged over the length of said machine and common drive means for operating said units, said units being grouped into several systems lying between a drive means section and a gear means section, said systems including open face box like enclosures forming channels extending over the length of the machine and being connected to sources of pressure or suction generating means wherein said common drive means for all systems are located in at least one of said channels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
104 words
The textile spinning machine according to claim 1 wherein said work units comprise at least a turbine and shaft means for rotating said turbine and said common drive means including driving means located at one end of said machine, gear means located at the other end and at least one drive organ extending between said driving and gear means running the length of said machine for engaging said shaft means, said turbine shaft and said drive organ being arranged within said first channel connected to a pressure source and said turbine being connected to a second channel, which is connected to a suction source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said enclosure forming said first channel is formed with a plurality of frontal openings and said spinning units are removably mounted within respective ones of said openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said enclosure is formed with another opening in which a mounting plate is secured, said mounting plate having formed thereon means for tensioning and guiding said drive organ.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said drive organ is a driving belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein a further common drive organ is provided which is divided into sections corresponding to the length of each system, and is connected by clutch means to the drive organs of adjacent systems.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein each system is located between vertical partition walls serving as supports and as means for making each system independent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 including means wherein individual systems are provided with electrical operating and control means, said means being connected to a common source via couplings located within the partitions separating said systems.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |