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Open-end spinning machine with at least one mobile servicing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-20
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Granted: 1976-11-09
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Expires: 1995-11-20
Abstract
Abstract Spinning machine apparatus including a plurality of open-end spinning units arranged side-by-side and having running rails adjacent thereto for accommodating a mobile servicing device, which device effects servicing operations at individual spinning units. In order to provide accurate adjustment of the servicing device with respect to the individual spinning units, horizontally adjustable supporting elements are provided for adjusting the lateral position of the servicing device with respect to the individual spinning units.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz Stahlecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:36
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01H; D01H13/00; D01H13/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
Spinning machine comprising: a plurality of spinning units arranged side-by-side, running rail means attached to the machine, at least one mobile servicing device movably guided on said running rail means for movement to respective servicing positions at respective ones of said spinning units, and supporting element means for adjustably supporting the mobile servicing device at each of the respective spinning units in a direction transverse to the traveling direction of said mobile servicing device along said running rail means, whereby the relative position of said mobile servicing device and respective spinning units to be serviced can be readily and accurately adjusted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
Spinning machine comprising: a plurality of spinning units arranged side-by-side, running rail means attached to the machine, at least one mobile servicing device movably guided on said running rail means for movement to respective servicing positions at respective ones of said spinning units, and supporting element means for adjustably supporting the mobile servicing device at each of the respective spinning units in a direction transverse to the traveling direction of said mobile servicing device along said running rail means, whereby the relative position of said mobile servicing device and respective spinning units to be serviced can be readily and accurately adjusted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein said spinning units are open-end spinning units.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein said supporting element means includes separate adjustable support members at each spinning unit, said support members being selectively engageable with said mobile servicing device to move the same laterally of said traveling direction along said running rail means when said mobile servicing device is in a servicing position at a respective spinning unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
79 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein said running rail means includes a first rail which extends continuously and is disposed above the spinning units and a second rail disposed in the zone of portions of the spinning units to be serviced, said second rail being composed of individual sections respectively associated with a spinning unit, wherein said supporting element means includes adjusting means for independently moving said individual sections of said second rail laterally of said traveling direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
Spinning machine according to claim 4, wherein said traveling direction extends substantially horizontally, and wherein said adjusting means includes means for moving said individual sections horizontally and optionally vertically.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
75 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein said running rail means includes a first continuous running rail which supports the mobile servicing device in the vertical direction and a second continuous running rail which supports the mobile servicing device horizontally, and wherein said supporting element means includes means for lifting said mobile servicing device off from said second rail horizontally and at right angles to said traveling direction at each of the respective servicing positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
Spinning machine according to claim 6, wherein said means for lifting said mobile servicing device includes a support element member at each of said spinning units which is directly engageable with said mobile servicing device during lifting of same off from said second rail.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
Spinning machine according to claim 7, wherein said support element members are rail-type members at each of the spinning units, and wherein the servicing device is provided with abutment surface means which face and a but said rail-type members when said mobile servicing device is in a respective servicing position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
Spinning machine according to claim 8, wherein said abutment surface means are rollers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
Spinning machine according to claim 8, wherein said abutment surface means are cams.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
Spinning machine according to claim 6, wherein said means for lifting said mobile servicing device includes a lifting mechanism carried by said servicing device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
Spinning machine according to claim 7, wherein said means for lifting said mobile servicing device includes a lifting mechanism carried by said servicing device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
59 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein said mobile servicing device and said supporting element means are configured and disposed so that the inherent weight of the mobile servicing device exerts a force component on the supporting element means when in a servicing adjusted position, whereby said mobile servicing device is maintained in its adjusted position during servicing operations.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
59 words
Spinning machine according to claim 4, wherein said mobile servicing device and said supporting element means are configured and disposed so that the inherent weight of the mobile servicing device exerts a force component on the supporting element means when in a servicing adjusted position, whereby said mobile servicing device is maintained in its adjusted position during servicing operations.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
59 words
Spinning machine according to claim 6, wherein said mobile servicing device and said supporting element means are configured and disposed so that the inherent weight of the mobile servicing device exerts a force component on the supporting element means when in a servicing adjusted position, whereby said mobile servicing device is maintained in its adjusted position during servicing operations.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
55 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein said running rail means includes an upper running rail which is disposed above the spinning units, and wherein said mobile servicing device is guided to be pivotable about said upper running rail to accommodate lateral adjustment of the position of said mobile servicing device at said spinning units.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
55 words
Spinning machine according to claim 4, wherein said running rail means includes an upper running rail which is disposed above the spinning units, and wherein said mobile servicing device is guided to be pivotable about said upper running rail to accommodate lateral adjustment of the position of said mobile servicing device at said spinning units.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
55 words
Spinning machine according to claim 6, wherein said running rail means includes an upper running rail which is disposed above the spinning units, and wherein said mobile servicing device is guided to be pivotable about said upper running rail to accommodate lateral adjustment of the position of said mobile servicing device at said spinning units.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
55 words
Spinning machine according to claim 13, wherein said running rail means includes an upper running rail which is disposed above the spinning units, and wherein said mobile servicing device is guided to be pivotable about said upper running rail to accommodate lateral adjustment of the position of said mobile servicing device at said spinning units.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
36 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein each spinning unit includes a housing cover which is pivotably openable, and wherein said supporting element means includes support element members arranged on and movable with said housing cover.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
47 words
Spinning machine accordint to claim 1, further comprising a locking element at said mobile servicing device and a counterpart at each of said spinning units, said locking element being lockingly engageable with respective ones of said counterparts to lock said mobile servicing device in respective servicing positions.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
47 words
Spinning machine according to claim 4, further comprising a locking element at said mobile servicing device and a counterpart at each of said spinning units, said locking element being lockingly engageable with respective ones of said counterparts to lock said mobile servicing device in respective servicing positions.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
47 words
Spinning machine according to claim 6, further comprising a locking element at said mobile servicing device and a counterpart at each of said spinning units, said locking element being lockingly engageable with respective ones of said counterparts to lock said mobile servicing device in respective servicing positions.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
46 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein the mobile servicing device is equipped with a lateral abutment switch which, when abutting against an obstacle, especially a pivoted-away housing of a spinning unit, arrests the servicing device by cutting off the drive and/or by actuating its brake.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
39 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein in zones not equipped with spinning units, especially the end zones of the spinning machine, at least one running rail taking over the horizontal support of the servicing device is additionally provided.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
40 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, further comprising means for automatically detecting a servicing need at respective spinning units and means for automatically stopping said mobile servicing device at a respective servicing position in response to a detected servicing need.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
Spinning machine according to claim 26, wherein said means for automatically detecting a servicing need is a thread breakage detector.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
29 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein said mobile servicing device includes means for at least one of cleaning, thread piecing, and bobbin changing at the respective spinning units.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
37 words
Spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein said mobile servicing device includes rollers, at least one of which is driven to propel the mobile servicing device, said rollers being supported and guided by said running rail means.
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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) | 1979-11-09 | 1980-05-10 | 1980-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-09 | 1984-05-10 | 1984-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-09 | 1988-05-10 | 1988-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |