US4432198A
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Device for conveying cops
Assignee: Officine Savio SpA
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Filing: 1982-03-16
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Granted: 1984-02-21
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Expires: 2002-03-16
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a device for conveying cops and winding tubes at one and the same time between a spinning frame and the relative winding heads which comprises a powered closed-ring conveyor means revolving in a substantially horizontal plane along each side of the spinning frame between one end of the spinning frame and the point of delivery of the cops to the winding heads pre-disposed downstream from the spinning frame, a plurality of pins carrying the cops or tubes and anchored to a conveyor, guides for the pins and a loading/unloading station where the tubes are loaded and the cops are doffed from the spindles of the spinning frame. The cops are conveyed on one side of the closed-ring conveyor, whereas the tubes to be fitted to the spindles of the spinning frame are conveyed advantageously on the other side of the conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 Armando D'Agnolo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:01
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01H; D01H9/00; D01H9/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Device for conveying cops and tubes at the same time between a spinning frame and relative winding heads, comprising a closed-ring powered conveyor means revolving in a substantially horizontal plane along each side of the spinning frame between one end of said spinning frame and a point of delivery of the cops to the winding heads pre-arranged downstream from said spinning frame; a plurality of pins for bearing the cops or tubes anchored to said conveyor means; guide means for said pins, and a loading/unloading station where the tubes are loaded and said cops are doffed from spindles of the spinning frame, said cops being conveyed on a side of the closed-ring conveyor means away from said spinning frame while said tubes to be fitted to the spindles of said spinning frame are conveyed on the side of said conveyor means adjacent said spinning frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Device for conveying cops and tubes at the same time between a spinning frame and relative winding heads, comprising a closed-ring powered conveyor means revolving in a substantially horizontal plane along each side of the spinning frame between one end of said spinning frame and a point of delivery of the cops to the winding heads pre-arranged downstream from said spinning frame; a plurality of pins for bearing the cops or tubes anchored to said conveyor means; guide means for said pins, and a loading/unloading station where the tubes are loaded and said cops are doffed from spindles of the spinning frame, said cops being conveyed on a side of the closed-ring conveyor means away from said spinning frame while said tubes to be fitted to the spindles of said spinning frame are conveyed on the side of said conveyor means adjacent said spinning frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as in claim 1, wherein said station is pre-disposed upstream from the winding heads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device as in claim 1, including a turntable for feeding the winding head, said cops doffed from the spindles being delivered directly to the turntable feeding the winding heads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as in claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein said conveyor means follow a straight path.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as in claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein said conveyor means follow a path which is at least partially curved.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as in claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein said conveyor means convey tubes and cops positioned alternately.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device as in claim 1, 2, or 3, including a structure which bears said powered closed-ring conveyor means, said conveyor means revolving around the edges of said bearing structure and upholding the pins carrying the tubes and cops.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein said conveyor means consist of a substantially flexible closed belt which upholds the pins carrying the tubes and cops.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device as in claim 8, wherein said guide means define a structure which bears said powered closed-ring conveyor means and grooved means being arranged along the edges of the lower and upper parts of said bearing structure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The device as in claim 9, wherein said bearing structure has supporting and guiding means for the pins, said supporting and guiding means being pre-disposed outwards and/or inwards in respect of the closed belt and being anchored to both the lower and upper parts and along the groove means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
The device as in claim 9 or 10 including rail-wise guiding and supporting means stretching along the path of the conveyor means and consisting of one or more rails, one or more grooves cooperating with said rails, said grooves being provided on the pins so as to coincide with said guiding and supporting means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
58 words
The device as in claim 1, 2 or 3 including a structure having an upper part and a lower part, said lower part defining a strip machined therein, a rail carried by said upper part, each said pin defining a groove into which is located said rail, said closed-ring conveyor means consisting of a cable upholding the pins.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as in claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said closed-ring conveyor means consist of a chain made of links and upholding the pins.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as in claim 13 wherein said chain comprises hook-wise ends cooperating with guides.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
The device as in claim 1, wherein said pin is fixed to the outside of the conveyor means and has a substantially upright part with a tapered shape and with a maximum diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the tube to be conveyed.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device as in claim 1, wherein said pins comprise means to grip the tail-end of the cop.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-20 | 1991-08-22 | 1992-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-20 | 1995-08-22 | 1996-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |