US3915406A
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Rotatable bobbin creel for stretch-texturing machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-01
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-03-01
Abstract
Abstract Rotatable bobbin creel for stretch-texturing machines arranged to support a number of bobbins at different vertical levels for shifting from positions within the creel to positions extending outwardly of the creel, the creel being further arranged with a segment-shaped unoccupied space for operator access.
Inventors
- 👤 Dieter Rolli
- 👤 Rudolf Gehring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H49/00; B65H49/02; B65H49/04; B65H49/14; B65H49/16; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
Rotatable bobbin creel for stretch-texturing machines, comprising; a rotatable support (3, 4, 22), a stationary base (1) supporting said rotatable support, said base having a vertical central shaft (2), a plurality of vertical studs (5) spaced annularly with respect to said central shaft, connecting means (6) extending between said central shaft and said studs, said studs and connecting means defining an unoccupied segment-shaped space in the creel, bobbin support means (10, 11, 12, 13, 30) arranged on said vertical studs (5) on various levels and bobbin pins (33) carried by said bobbin support means, said bobbin support means being moveable to present said bobbin pins outwardly of the creel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
Rotatable bobbin creel for stretch-texturing machines, comprising; a rotatable support (3, 4, 22), a stationary base (1) supporting said rotatable support, said base having a vertical central shaft (2), a plurality of vertical studs (5) spaced annularly with respect to said central shaft, connecting means (6) extending between said central shaft and said studs, said studs and connecting means defining an unoccupied segment-shaped space in the creel, bobbin support means (10, 11, 12, 13, 30) arranged on said vertical studs (5) on various levels and bobbin pins (33) carried by said bobbin support means, said bobbin support means being moveable to present said bobbin pins outwardly of the creel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Bobbin creel according to claim 1, wherein the open circular sector extends over an angle Alpha of up to about 180*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Bobbin creel according to claim 1, wherein hinges (8) are shiftably mounted on said vertical studs and said bobbin support means are swivellable levers (10, 11, 12, 13) fixed on said hinges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
Bobbin creel according to claim 1, wherein each of said swivellable levers (10, 11, 12, 13) comprises at its end a resilient pressure piece (16) which is lockable with one of said stud rods (5).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Bobbin creel according to claim 1, wherein said levers (10, 11, 12, 13) situated above each other on different levels are swivellable outwardly in opposite annular directions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Bobbin creel according to claim 1, wherein said levers (10, 11, 12, 13) are swivellable outwardly by angles of up to 150*.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
Rotatable bobbin creel for stretch-texturing machines according to claim 1, wherein said bobbin support means comprise rods (30) extending between adjacent studs (5) and said rods being rotatable about their longitudinal axes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
Bobbin creel according to claim 7, wherein each rod (30) comprises a support part (32) and wherein a stacking pin (33) is mounted to extend in offset attidude relatively to the longitudinal axis of said rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
Bobbin creel according to claim 7, wherein stops (35, 35'') are provided on the vertical support rods (5), said stops limiting the rotation of the rods (30) about their longitudinal axes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
Bobbin creel according to claim 7, further comprising bearing elements (31) said bearing elements supporting said rods (30) and being shiftable along said vertical support rods (5) and fixable at the desired level thereon.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |