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Spinning method and spinning frame

US5660035A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 1995
Grant dateAug 26, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD01H5/36
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spinning method and a spinning frame are provided that yields spun yarn, with the comfortable feel of a hand-spun yarn, on an industrial scale. In spinning frame 1, rovings 11 are drafted with signals derived from a numerical sequence of having a 1/f fluctuation or signals derived from a melody or other sound having a 1/f fluctuation to yield a spun yarn 13 in which the diameter varies with said 1/f fluctuation, thus providing a natural, comfortable feel.

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