Abstract: A yarn false twisting apparatus is disclosed which comprises a flexible disc mounted for rotation with a cooperating rigid disc to define a twisting zone therebetween. A pressure applying member is positioned adjacent the back face of the flexible disc for biasing the disc toward the rigid disc locally at the twisting zone so as to firmly engage the yarn passing through the twisting zone. The flexible disc comprises a hub portion disposed adjacent the center of the disc, an annular ring disposed concentrically about the hub portion and including a yarn engaging friction surface on one face thereof, and a distinct and highly flexible junction portion joining the hub portion and annular ring. The highly flexible junction portion permits the annular ring to readily flex in the lateral direction, to thereby permit the deflecting force to be minimized, while still permitting the rotating torque to be transmitted to the annular ring without significant circumferential deformation.

Abstract: A yarn false twisting apparatus is disclosed which comprises a pair of circular discs which are mounted for rotation about spaced apart axes, and such that portions of the surfaces are disposed in opposing face to face relation and define a twisting zone therebetween. In the operative position, one disc is resiliently deflected from its normal plane of rotation at the twisting zone by its engagement with the friction surface of the other disc, or a yarn passing therebetween, to thereby effectively engage and impart twist to the yarn. The bearing housings for the supporting shafts of the discs are held against movement with respect to each other during the twisting operation, and means are provided for automatically separating the housings and thus the discs in the event of a yarn breakage, to thereby avoid wear of the opposing disc surfaces.

Abstract: A yarn false twisting apparatus is disclosed which includes a pair of twist imparting discs, with the discs being mounted for rotation so that portions of the disc surfaces are disposed in opposing, substantially non-contacting relationship and define a twisting zone therebetween. The discs rotate in a common rotational direction, and a yarn is continuously advanced through the twisting zone in a direction parallel to a line extending perpendicularly between the axes of rotation of the two discs. In one embodiment, one of the discs is relatively thin and flexible, and there is further provided a pressure applying member which acts to locally bias the flexible disc toward the other disc at the twisting zone.

Abstract: A yarn false twisting apparatus is disclosed which comprises a pair of circular discs which are mounted for rotation about generally parallel spaced apart axes, and such that portions of the surfaces are disposed in opposing face to face relation and define a twisting zone therebetween. In one embodiment, one of the discs is relatively thin and flexible, and such disc is resiliently biased toward the other disc only at the twisting zone. In other embodiments, both discs are relatively inflexible or rigid, and one disc is mounted to its supporting shaft by a gimbal-like interconnection and such disc is resiliently biased toward the other disc only at the twisting zone.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of false twisting a yarn is disclosed which utilizes a pair of endless belts mounted in crossing relation to define a twisting zone therebetween, and a pressure applying member for locally biasing at least one of the belts toward the other at the twisting zone. The yarn is advanced along a path of travel through the twisting zone, and the acute angle formed between each belt and the yarn path of travel is adjusted so as to generally correspond to the desired twist angle of the yarn in its twisted condition. Further, the speed of each belt is adjusted so as to optimize the yarn tension conditions both preceding and following the belts. To achieve an essentially slipless operation, the pressure exerted by the biasing means is adjustably controlled so that the torque exerted by the belts exceeds the natural restoring torque of the yarn.

Abstract: A yarn false twisting apparatus is disclosed which comprises two rotating twist imparting members, with a pressure applying member comprising a cylinder-piston assembly positioned to bias one member toward the other at the twisting zone. The apparatus includes an improved yarn thread-up capability which avoids breakage when the yarn is initially twisted, and which includes a pressurized air supply system for biasing the piston of the pressure applying member into operative contact with the adjacent twist imparting member, and control means for substantially reducing the pressure during yarn thread-up to thereby limit the nipping force applied to the yarn. In one embodiment, the air supply system includes a reservoir for cushioning the application of the pressure on the piston to thereby avoid the rapid application of a nipping force on the newly threaded yarn.

Abstract: A yarn false twisting apparatus and method is disclosed which comprises a pair of friction discs, with one of the discs being thin and flexible, and a pressure applying member for biasing the flexible disc toward the other disc locally at the twisting zone. The discs and pressure applying member are mounted to permit selective movement whereby the ratio of twist to yarn speed may be varied, and to achieve a desired twist in the advancing yarn. The biasing force of the pressure applying member is also adjustable, to achieve an essentially slipless operation by assuring that the torque exerted by the discs exceeds the natural restoring torque of the yarn.

Abstract: An apparatus for false twisting a yarn is provided which comprises, in one embodiment, a pair of endless belts mounted for rotation to define a twisting zone between opposing friction surfaces thereof. A pressure applying member is mounted adjacent the back side of each belt for biasing the belts toward each other locally at the twisting zone so as to firmly engage the yarn passing through the twisting zone and while the friction surfaces remain in substantially non-contacting relationship with respect to each other. The pressure applying member preferably utilizes an air cushion between the member and back side of the belt to minimize friction. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises an endless belt in association with a disc mounted for rotation about an axis disposed perpendicular to the runs of the belt, and in a further embodiment, the endless belt is associated with a roller mounted adjacent the runs of the belt.

Abstract: A yarn false twisting apparatus is disclosed which comprises a pair of circular discs which are mounted for rotation about generally parallel spaced apart axes, and such that portions of the surfaces are disposed in opposing face to face relation and define a twisting zone therebetween. One disc is mounted to its supporting shaft by means of an elastomeric body member, which permits the disc to resiliently incline with respect to the axis of the shaft. A pressure applying member acts upon the back side of such disc to resiliently bias the same toward the other disc at the twisting zone.

Abstract: An apparatus for false twisting a yarn is provided which comprises, in one embodiment, a thin pliable disc mounted for rotation with a cooperating disc or roller to define a twisting zone between opposing friction surfaces thereof. A pressure applying member is mounted adjacent the back face of the pliable disc for biasing the disc toward the other member locally at the twisting zone so as to firmly engage the yarn passing through the twisting zone and while the friction surfaces remain in substantially non-contacting relationship with respect to each other. The pressure applying member utilizes an air cushion between the member and back face of the disc to minimize friction. Where two discs are employed, they may be mounted for rotation in a common direction, and such that the yarn may be guided through the twisting zone without passing between the axes of rotation of the discs.

Abstract: A process for the production of a core/mantle yarn, in which a core thread is continuously conducted through a spinning zone in a gap formed between two adjacent and oppositely moving surfaces; staple fibers are fed into the path of the core thread and come into frictional contact with the moving surfaces in said zone to spin the staple fibers about the core thread; the core thread is preferably stretched during the spinning in order to bring about a defined, predetermined elastic stretch of the core thread in the spinning zone; and the core thread has a roughened surface which may be obtained by using a staple fiber yarn or thread obtained by texturizing, weaving, twisting, etc. The invention is especially characterized by an improved adherence of the fibers of the mantle to the core thread by pre-coating the core thread with an adhesive, or preferably by preapplying colloidal silicic acid to the core thread.

Abstract: In the stuffing of synthetic continuous filamentary threads in stuffer boxes, special value is to be placed on the thermal treatment and especially the cooling of the initially crimped filaments. The filaments in the configuration of a compact thread plug, which is formed in the stuffer box, can be wound on a rotatably driven drum in several helical windings, the last thread plug winding can then be disentangled again at the end of the drum, and the finished texturized thread drawn off. The disentangling of the thread plug and the drawing off of the thread is improved by the present invention through an application of axial and/or radial forces or pressures onto the last thread plug winding in the region of the disentangling point. Suitable mechanical and pneumatic devices are provided by the invention for this purpose.

Abstract: A yarn heating apparatus is provided which is adapted for use in a false twist yarn crimping machine or the like. The heating apparatus comprises an arcuately curved heater plate mounted in a generally vertical orientation within a channel in an insulated housing, and having one or more yarn receiving grooves extending along its length. A flat cover is hinged along one edge of the channel, and an insert is mounted on the inside of the cover. The inner face of the insert is curved in conformance with the curvature of the heater plate, such that when the door is closed, the inner face preferably sealably engages the heater plate to define a yarn passage of uniform cross-sectional configuration along the length of the heater plate. During operation of the machine, air rises along the vertically disposed yarn passage as a result of the chimney effect, to carry off the fumes emanating from the heated yarn.

Abstract: A yarn heating apparatus is provided which is adapted for use in a false twist yarn crimping machine or the like. The heating apparatus comprises an arcuately curved heater plate mounted in a generally vertical orientation within a channel in an insulated housing, and having one or more yarn receiving grooves extending along its length. A flat cover is provided which includes an insert mounted on the inside of the cover, and which is sized to fill substantially the full width of the channel. The cover is hinged to the housing by an arrangement which permits the insertion and withdrawal of the insert along a path of travel which is parallel to the side walls of the channel, to thereby avoid injurious contact between the insert and walls of the channel. The inner face of the insert may be curved in conformance with the curvature of the heater plate, such that when the door is closed, the inner face defines a yarn passage of uniform cross-sectional configuration along the length of the heater plate.

Abstract: Devices and processes for feeding freshly spun and/or stretched filaments, which are delivered to the devices at more than 1000 meters/min., in helices to a receptacle, said devices embodying a rotating member with curvate passage extending from its upper inlet, which lies in the axis of rotation, to its outlet opening at a radial and axial spacing from the inlet, the axis of the outlet opening facing opposite to the direction of orbit thereof and the tangent of the passage's radially outer wall surface contiguous to said outlet opening forming an angle between 30.degree. and 80.degree. with reference to the radius, drawn through the outlet opening, of the circle of rotation of the outlet opening.

Abstract: Apparatus for open-end spinning of discrete fibers in a narrow gap between adjacent, air permeable surfaces of two tapered drums whose axes of revolution are at an acute angle and which rotate in the same direction, while drawing air through said surfaces along said gap, said tapered surfaces being frusto-conical or being a segment of a hyperboloid of revolution, and fiber feed means having a channel with an elongated, narrow mouth extending along said gap.

Abstract: Yarn spinning machinery and process utilizing a pair of perforated sieve belts, cylindrical sieve drums or hyperboloid sieve drums for twisting staple fibres at a line of yarn formation wherein the sieve members are moving in opposite directions while air currents are drawn through the sieve members on opposite sides of, and in opposite, twist-assisting flow directions, the line of yarn formation.

Abstract: Apparatus and process for thermal treatment of thermoplastic polymer multifile filaments embodying at least one stuffing chamber for forming at least one multifile filament into at least one tightly coherently packed filamentary body, feeding one or more of said filamentary bodies onto gas-permeable, slowly rotating drum on which it or they are conveyed in a side-by-side, spiral orientation by the rotating drum while a fluid, e.g., air is drawn through the filamentary bodies, said filamentary bodies being conveyed from the stuffing chamber at a constant rate and being deflected at a predetermined pitch angle before or during initial contact with the drum surface.