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Method for feeding a sliver end, and spinning machine

US11585019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Maschinenfabrik Rieter AG · CH

Inventors

Michael Ueding · Ingolstadt, DE
Adalbert Stephan · Paulushofen, DE
Henning Rave · Karlskron, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 7, 2019
Grant date	Feb 21, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 3, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
CPC primaryD01H15/013
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spinning machine and method are provided for feeding a sliver end of a sliver deposited in a can to a spinning position of the spinning machine, wherein the spinning machine includes a plurality of adjacently arranged spinning positions and a plurality of cans arranged in at least a first row under the spinning positions. With a sliver gripper of a robot, the method includes seeking the sliver end from one of the cans in an area that includes at least one adjacent spinning position to a spinning position to be supplied. The sliver end is grasped with the sliver gripper and fed to the spinning position to be supplied.

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