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Method and apparatus for open-end spinning

US4497168A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1982
Grant dateFeb 5, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD01H4/06
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for open-end spinning, in an apparatus having a stationary fiber-collecting groove formed therein with two ends and a bottom, includes continuously carrying and transporting fibers into the stationary fiber-collecting groove with an airstream, continuously venting the bottom of the groove, withdrawing the fibers from one end of the groove, and continuously uniting the fibers to form a thread, and an apparatus for carrying out the method.

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