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Method of levelling out variations of a fibre sliver and apparatus for implementing the method
Assignee: RIETER MACHINE WORKS Ltd A CORP OF SWITZERLAND
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Filing: 1981-03-16
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Granted: 1983-01-25
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Expires: 2001-03-16
Abstract
Abstract An autolevelling drawframe for levelling out staple fibre slivers in the spinning mill operation, in which deviations of the sliver weight (linear density) from the preset desired value detected are processed into correcting signals and are transmitted to a correcting member, which adapts the input speed of the drafting arrangement. The correcting signal transmitted is generated from the product of a voltage proportional to the rotational speed of the main motor and a voltage determined by the deviation in linear density. The apparatus consists of a computer (34,41; 60,41; 67,71) for computing the correcting signal, which computer is connected electrically with the correcting member (48), with a transducer (20) transmitting the voltage proportional to the rotational speed of the main motor, and with means for generating the voltage determined by the deviation in linear density. The computer can consist of a control device (36) and a multiplicator (41) or of a microprocessor (71) (digital computer).
Inventors
- 👤 Hanspeter Meile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 06:34
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01H; D01H5/00; D01H5/18; D01H5/32; D01H5/38; D01H5/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
Method of levelling out variations in linear density of a fibre sliver drafted from a plurality of fibre slivers in a drafting arrangement of an autolevelling drawframe, the linear density of which sliver is measured at the exit of the drafting arrangement and is compared with a preset value, a signal proportional to deviations in linear density being transmitted to a control device, which in turn transmits the adaptation commands using an adaptation value to adaptation means, which adjust the sliver input speed using a differential gear arrangement driven by the main motor and by a control motor, until the preset value is reached, characterized in that the adaptation value transmitted to the adaptation means (48) is formed by the multiplication product of a voltage proportional to the rotational speed of the motor and of a voltage determined by the deviation in linear density.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
Method of levelling out variations in linear density of a fibre sliver drafted from a plurality of fibre slivers in a drafting arrangement of an autolevelling drawframe, the linear density of which sliver is measured at the exit of the drafting arrangement and is compared with a preset value, a signal proportional to deviations in linear density being transmitted to a control device, which in turn transmits the adaptation commands using an adaptation value to adaptation means, which adjust the sliver input speed using a differential gear arrangement driven by the main motor and by a control motor, until the preset value is reached, characterized in that the adaptation value transmitted to the adaptation means (48) is formed by the multiplication product of a voltage proportional to the rotational speed of the motor and of a voltage determined by the deviation in linear density.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the voltage determined by the deviation in linear density is generated by a P-I control device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the voltage determined by the deviations in linear density during the start-up and running down phases of the drawframe is generated by a P-I control device laid out with sufficient inertia to avoid overshooting oscillation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Method according to claim 3, characterized in that the voltage determined during the normal operating phase is generated by a fast P-I control device maintaining deviations from the preset value to a minimum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the voltage determined is influenced by a signal, which is a function of the running-down speed V 1 of the drawframe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
Apparatus for implementing the method according to claim 1, characterized in that a computer (34,41; 60,41; 67,71) is provided for generating the adaptation value from the multiplication product of the voltage proportional to the rotational speed of the motor as supplied by a transmitter (20) and of the voltage determined according to the deviation in linear density, and that the computer (36,41; 60,41; 67,71) for transmitting the adaptation value is connected electrically with the adaptation means (48), which in turn is connected mechanically via a differential gear arrangement (22) with the input roll drive (23).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the computer (36,41; 60,4) is formed by a control device (36,60) receiving the voltage representing the deviation in linear density, and by multiplicator device (41) supplied by the latter, which on one hand side is connected with the adaptation means (48) and on the other hand side with the transmitter (20).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the control device (36) comprises an inert P-I control device (49) which can be activated during the start-up phase and the run-out phase, and a fast P-I control device (50) which can be activated during the normal operating phase.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the inert P-I control device (49) has the characteristics K=0-0.1 (P-portion) and T>2·10 -1 sec. (I-portion) for a distance from the pair of delivery rolls (7) of the drafting arrangement to the pair of measuring rolls (11,12) of about 100 mm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the fast P-I control device has the characteristics K=6.7·10 -4 V 1 (m/min) and T.sub.(sec) =22,500/V 1 2 (m/min) for a distance of about 100 mm from the pair of delivery rolls (7) of the drafting arrangement to the pair of measuring rolls (11,12).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the control device (36) for switching from the start-up and run-out phases to the normal operating phase is connected with a motor control device (29).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that the motor control device (29) controls the adaptation means (48) as well as the main motor (16) and is connected with a control range scanner (37) and with a rotation speed scanner (28).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the control device (60) additionally is connected with the signal transmitter (57), which transmits a signal proportional to the drawframe delivery speed V 1 (FIG. 3).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
60 words
Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the control device (60) automatically adopts the characteristics K=6.7·10 -4 V 1 (m/min) and T.sub.(sec) =22,500/V 1 2 (m/min) in function of the voltage proportional to the delivery speed, which is supplied to it, the distance between the pair of delivery rolls (7) from the measuring rolls (11,12) being about 100 mm.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the computer (67,71) is formed by a microprocessor (71) which is connected with the transmitter (20) with the means (31,34) transmitting the signal determined by the deviation of the linear density and with the adaptation means (48).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
48 words
Apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that the microprocessor operates according to the following control algorhythm: ##EQU2## where c 1 and c 2 are constants, V einl . is the speed of entry of the fibre sliver into the drafting arrangement, and T is the integration time.
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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) | 1986-01-24 | 1986-07-26 | 1987-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-24 | 1990-07-26 | 1991-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-24 | 1994-07-26 | 1995-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |