Abstract: The invention relates to a device for monitoring a yarn (1), which is moving in its longitudinal direction, using a measuring head and an evaluation unit (7) which is spatially separate from and connected to the measuring head. To enable optimum use of measuring heads operating according to different physical principles without unduly increasing the outlay, the measuring head includes a first part (2) operating according to a first measuring principle and having a connection (5) to a first part (6) of the evaluation unit for making an evaluation according to the first measuring principle. The measuring head then comprises a further part (9) operating according to a further measuring principle and having a releasable connection (8, 10) to the first part. In addition, the evaluation unit likewise comprises a further part connected by a releasable connection for the evaluation according to the further measuring principle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting periodic defects in a test material moved longitudinally. In order to enable periodic defects in elongate test material moved longitudinally to be continuously detected with little expenditure, at least two measurements of a parameter which follow one another at a comparatively short interval (W/2) are to be carried out at time intervals (T1, T2 , T3).

Abstract: The invention concerns a process and a device for recording a parameter on several slivers (11) fed to a controlled drawing frame. In order to produce a more accurate measured value and at the same time influence the slivers to the smallest possible extent, several measuring elements (9) are provided which are individually assigned to the slivers and whose measured values are converted to a single measured value for the control.

Abstract: A device for registering parameters of an elongated test material that takes up little space, can be manufactured easily and is cost-effective includes a light source for illuminating at least one region of the test material. The light source is in the form of a radiator of planar construction which is preferably designed for the emission of diffuse light. The radiator is connected to an electrode that is transparent and that can be applied to the radiator in the form of a layer.

Abstract: The invention relates device for drawing an elongated textile intermediate product (2), such as a staple fiber fleece or sliver, into a receiving element (3) of a textile machine station. In order to be able to take in, transport onwards and twist elongated textile intermediate products, there is to be provided a guide (1) for the intermediate product. This has a guide face (13) and nozzles (7, 8) for injecting a fluid, e.g. compressed air, along axes (10, 11) which are inclined in relation to the axis (12) of the guide face. The exit apertures of the nozzles are at a distance from the intermediate product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a test apparatus (1) with an end face (11) in front of which a yarn, roving or sliver is moved along in the longitudinal direction in order to test properties, with a plurality of zones of action (8, 9, 10) for producing a respective interaction between the test apparatus and the test material. In order to be able to provide a simple path, which is independent of the number of zones of action, for the yarn, roving or sliver, the yarn, roving or sliver is guided at least approximately in one plane transverse to the end face.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and a device for detecting extraneous substances and extraneous fibers in a fibrous composite. In order to detect extraneous substances and extraneous fibers, on the one hand when they may make their presence felt in a disruptive manner because of their concentrated nature, and on the other hand, when they are not already processed in a finished product, the fibrous composite (2) is to be shaped to form a band (4) and the extraneous substances and extraneous fibers are to be detected in the band.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for detecting the mass of fiber material (5) which is processed in a rotor spinning machine to form yarn. In order to obtain a measurement signal which is a function of the mass of fiber material and which can also be used for controlling or monitoring a spinning station without requiring an independent measuring device, this measurement signal is detected in the spinning station of a rotor spinning machine on the feed trough (1) thereof.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for the transmission of data between a central unit and at least one functional unit via lines where each functional unit is connected to at least one sensor or actuator. Each functional unit includes an output amplifier for the transmission of data to a further functional unit and a memory for the storage of an interchangeable address. The system has three different operating modes which make it possible, depending on the requirement, to address the functional units as desired, to carry out a data interchange, or only to receive data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for recording causes of faults in products, in which the faults are recorded and counted. The recorded faults are represented according to selected parameters, so that a fault pattern is obtained. From this, a reference to the cause of the fault is produced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for preventing mass fluctuations in fiber material (1) which is processed in a spinning process using a rotor (10) to form a yarn (3). To this end, the mass fluctuations in the fiber material are detected in the immediate vicinity of the rotor and elements (6, 7, 12) which are drive-connected therewith, and are reduced by a control intervention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a yarn sensor for scanning a yarn (2), which is moving in its longitudinal direction in a measuring gap (3), with a light beam from a light source (4), having a first receiver (7) for directly transmitted light, at least one second receiver (5, 6) for light reflected by the yarn and one element each (8, 9, 10, 11) for transmitting the light between the measuring gap, the light source and a receiver. To keep the overall size and the external dimensions as small as possible, the optical axes (12-15) of the elements for transmitting the light are disposed together in one plane lying at least approximately at right angles to the yarn.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for determining irregularities in the mass of a sliver, with a measuring chamber (21) for the sliver which has an entrance and an exit and into which a gas stream is introduced via an orifice (25, 26), a relation existing between the gas pressure in the prechamber (20) and the irregularity in mass in the sliver. In order to increase the measuring accuracy, the prechamber (20) is connected to a source of stable pressure for the gas stream via a prenozzle (47). In order to increase the measuring speed, the air volume in the prechamber is kept small. A pressure sensor is connected to the prechamber, measures the pressure fluctuations and converts these into an electrical signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring the thickness and/or irregularity of slivers, with a compacting part (2) compacting the sliver and with a measuring part which has a gutter-like guide conduit (8) for the compacted sliver and a sensing member (10) which senses the sliver mechanically and which is adjustable relative to the guide conduit. In order to allow more accurate measurement, the sensing member is likewise of gutter-like design in a region in contact with the sliver and forms a kind of guide conduit (15), so that, in the measuring part, the sliver runs through a guide conduit consisting of a fixed part (13) and of a part (14) adjustable relative to the fixed part (13). The adjustable part is fastened to deflectable carriers (11, 12), and the measurement of the thickness and/or irregularity of the sliver is carried out by measuring the adjustment of at least one of the said carriers.

Abstract: The assessment of the effects of yarn faults is carried out by simulating the fabric image. In a first step, the yarn is examined by a measuring member for parameters associated with the volume and/or the surface. In a second step, these parameters are converted into grey values or color values, and these values are assigned to image spots. Finally, the image spots are reproduced on a video display unit and/or a printer. An image is generated thereby, representing a simulation of a woven or knitted fabric produced from the examined yarn.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus in which an elongated body (1) such as a yarn, a roving or a band, is measured continuously by means of a simple cost-effective sensor (5). A further, more complicated sensor (8) which works more accurately but more slowly is triggered by the simpler sensor if the latter indicates special events. These events are then stored by the complicated sensor and are subsequently analyzed accurately in a greater amount of time. The entire time span occurring between two special events can be utilized for this analysis.

Abstract: A number of sensors, each including a light source, illuminating and imaging optics and a detector, are arranged decentrally on a spinning or winding machine having a number of thread lines to provide online monitoring of the winding quality of a number of bobbins during the production of the bobbins. The sensors are preferably mounted on bobbin changers to traverse back and forth across a plurality of thread lines to examine a plurality of bobbins as they are being wound. These sensors are used on spinning or winding machines equipped with an electronic yarn-clearing system, with an interlinking of the measurement signals.

Abstract: The method for measuring the tearing strength of fibers, especially of textile fibers, comprises the following steps:A) the fibers to be measured or part regions of such fibers are treated to form a single-layer planar fiber tuft (1);B) the fiber tuft (1) is clamped in the fiber plane (13) perpendicularly to the fiber direction along two parallel lines (18, 19) having a predetermined clearance;C) the cross-section of the class (12) of fibers clamped between the two lines (18, 19) is determined individually and summed to form the total cross-section;D) the fiber tuft (1) is pulled apart to tear by the application of a force in the fiber plane (13) in the direction of the arrow (14) between the two lines (18, 19);E) the tearing strength is determined from the tearing force occurring and the total cross-section determined.