Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for controlling the drafing of sliver in a draw frame in which sliver first travels through an advance sensing means that senses variations in the mass, then passes through a drafting means which is located after the advance sensing means and is provided with an adjustable draft, and finally travels through an after sensing means located after the drafting means which senses the mass per unit of length, whereby the draft of the drafting means is varied to compensate for variations in mass of sliver in response to the sensed variations in mass evaluated in a time-delayed manner and of the difference of the measured mass per unit length of the output and of a selectable theoretical value for the mass per unit of length.

Abstract: An apparatus for levelling the thickness of a running fiber lap fed to a textile fiber processing machine, includes a feed roller having a generally horizontal longitudinal axis and a feed table cooperating with the feed roller by defining therewith a nip through which the fiber lap passes. The fiber processing machine further includes a motor connected with the feed roller for rotating the feed roller, a lap thickness measuring device including a sensor element cooperating with the feed roller and undergoing excursions in response to thickness variations of the fiber lap runing between the feed roller and the sensor element and a control device connected to the measuring device for receiving signals representing the excursions. The control device is connected to the motor for applying rpm control signals thereto as a function of the thickness variations.

Abstract: A roll carding unit, particularly for processing synthetic fibers for the oduction of non-woven textiles which includes a high-speed rotary drum and at least one worker roll rotating tangentially to the drum at a much lower speed than the latter to take up and card the fibres. Each worker roll is associated with two tile-shaped members which are disposed adjacent the surface of the drum upstream and downstream respectively of the position at which the latter touches the worker roll. The first member comprises an output section extending close to the zone of touching to convey the flow of fibers thereto and the second member comprises an input section at an angle to the surface of the drum to connect it with the surface of the worker roll.

Abstract: A drawing frame has a housing having an upper part and a lower part telescoping therewith, attachments for securing the parts together at any of a plurality of different vertically offset positions, a turntable in the lower part for supporting a sliver can and for rotating it about an upright axis, and an intake device in the upper part for pulling in and drawing slivers and for depositing the drawn slivers in the can. One of the parts is at least partially within the other part and the one part is formed with a plurality of vertically offset holes. The attachments are bolts engagable through the other part with the holes of the one part. These attachment bolts can simply snap in place, or can actually be screwed into threaded holes in the inner part.

Abstract: A sliver coiler includes a coiling mechanism; a hood covering a top part of the coiling mechanism; a stationary sliver trumpet mounted in the roof of the hood; an air inlet opening provided in the roof and a suction device connected to the hood and arranged for communicating with an inner space of the hood.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for forming a knot in a necktie. The method comprises utilizing a tool which is shaped and dimensioned to facilitate the wrapping of a free end of the necktie about the other free end to form a knot in the tie. The tool can include inscriptions formed thereon indicating the direction of movement of one free end about the other during formation of a knot in the tie.

Abstract: A carding machine includes a licker-in and a waste separator cooperating therewith. The waste separator includes first and second plates arranged consecutively along a periphery of the licker-in. The first and second plates are spaced from one another by a clearance constituting a waste outlet opening through which waste is discharged with the aid of a circumferential air stream generated by the rotation of the licker-in. The first and second plates each have a pivotally supported end for adjusting their angular position, whereby a radial distance from the periphery of the licker-in is varied for controlling the discharge of waste through the outlet opening. A nozzle is arranged at the licker-in at a location generally diametrically opposite the waste outlet opening. The nozzle has an outlet aperture merging into a space situated immediately radially outwardly of the periphery of the licker-in.

Abstract: Apparatus for the removal by suction of fiber material on a movable bale opener which includes a suction channel with a fixed connection opening and a movable connection opening. The movable connection opening is part of a longitudinal slit in the suction channel, capable of being sealed by means of a covering band.In a space-saving arrangement which does not hinder the laying down of bales and makes it possible to remove the fiber material by suction in a pneumatically advantageous manner, the suction channel 3 is located in a plane above the bales B and the covering band 4, attached to the two ends of the longitudinal slit, 31 is held in sealing position by magnetic force.

Abstract: A compact textile carding frame and apparatus is disclosed which includes a carding machine (A) having a frame (D) which supports the carding machine in a self-standing manner with vertical carding cylinders. Cantilevered support arms (114, 116) carry the fiber feed and doffing devices. A fiber feed chute (C) is carried on a chute frame (E) having longitudinal members (130, 130a) which telescope into horizontal tracks (72, 72a) of carding frame (D). The precise working position of feed chute (C) and carding machine (A) may be fixed by their relative horizontal spacing. A coiler (B) is carried on a coiler frame (F) which pivots about a pivot (176) in and out of a precise working position with carding machine (A). An alignment and locking member (194) aligns the coiler upon return pivotal movement into the working position.

Abstract: A casing under vacuum located under the carding members has the suction at a position substantially central through an opening developing transversally and interesting almost the whole development of the working front; transversal clefts for the air inlet, at the two ends of the bottom wall of the casing itself, generate along the bottom wall two air blades converging towards the suction transversal opening.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding fiber material to a fiber processing machine includes a vertically-oriented fill chute having an open top, a bottom and a generally rectangular cross section of opposite narrow sides and opposite wide sides; a duct having an open end communicating with the fill chute adjacent the top thereof at one of the wide sides for introducing a fiber material-carrying airsteam into the fill chute; air outlet openings provided in the fill chute for allowing passage of air from the fill chute; and a discharging arrangement for withdrawing fiber material from the bottom of the fill chute. The duct has a terminal length portion ending in the outlet opening and the terminal length portion has an at least approximately quadrate cross section. There is further provided a space of impact between the outlet opening and the open top of the fill chute; the outlet opening is at least approximately centered with respect to a horizontal middle of the space of impact.

Abstract: An athletic garment particularly suitable for hockey players protects the genital area of the wearer. The garment comprises a waistband which is supported at the wearer's waist elastically and with a drawstring. An inner pant and an outer pant are attached the waistband. The inner pant has a rise so selected that its crotch portion engages and supports the genital area of the wearer. The outer pant has a pocket adjacent its crotch portion which receives a genital protector. The pocket is positioned to overlay the genital area when the waistband is maintained at the wearer's waist thereby ensuring proper protection. The outer pant has a larger rise than the inner pant so that the pocket is normally spaced from the wearer's genital area, providing greater comfort and enhanced freedom of movement. Hook-type Velcro.TM. fasteners are positioned on the front and back of each pant leg associated with the outer pant and serve to support hockey stockings.

Abstract: Apparatus for compacting a nonwoven textile fabric mat is disclosed which includes an arrangement of rollers having a pair of juxtaposed rollers (2,3) and a superposed roller (4) arranged in a fiber compacting arrangement. Juxtaposed rollers (2,3) are spaced apart to define a space (9) in which central superposed roller (4) extends for compacting fibers. Perforations (5) extend through the surface of a shell (6) of each of the rollers. A first conveyor (16,19) conveys the textile fibers to the roller arrangement and a second conveyor belt (17,20) conveys the fibers away from the roller arrangement. Belts (19,20) may be perforated and surround rollers (2,3), respectively. Suction applied to the interior of the rollers assists in compacting the fibers in the mat as air is drawn through perforations (5) which are of a predetermined diameter and shape.

Abstract: In an apparatus for compressing and automatic introduction of a fibre strand into a feed nip: an opening is formed as a longitudinal slot (12, 12a, b12"a) extending from the outlet port (15) of the nozzle channel (7;7") in the longitudinal direction thereof and in a plane extending substantially perpendicular to the plane (E--E) of the feed nip (1; 1"). The contour of the insertion nozzle (6, 6") adjacent its outlet end on both sides of the longitudinal slot (12, 12a, b; 12"a) is of a shape (9, 10;9") conforming to the contours of the components (2, 3; 2", 8"a), particularly rollers (2, 3) defining the feed nip (1; 1").

Abstract: Upper and lower body cold weather garments are provided which have excellent warmth, moisture permeability, wind resistance, and water resistance. The garment comprises an interior lining fabric, such as a loosely knit nylon lining, an outer fabric, and a layer of preponderantly open cell (e.g. polyurethane) foam at least 1/2 inch thick (preferably about one inch thick) between the interior lining fabric and the outer fabric, the components connected together by stitching at the edges of the garment. The outer fabric has air permeability of less than 15, and preferably less than 10, cubic feet per minute per square foot at 0.5 inches head of water, and has moisture vapor transmission of at least 1,000 grams per square meter per 24 hours. The outer or shell fabric preferably is woven from a fine denier, multi-filament, polyester yarn.

Abstract: A hand protector for use in the martial arts comprising a sheath of tough, abrasive and cutting resistant material for enveloping the full digit set of a wearer's hand. Means for gripping and for supporting a board or the like to be struck by a martial arts participant are provided on the outer surface of the palmside of the sheath. The inner surface of the sheath is textured roughly to prevent slippage of the wearer's hand within the device. A gripping bar may be provided within the sheath for grasping by the wearer's hand.

Abstract: An arrangement for ascertaining the presence of foreign bodies in a mass of fiber tufts includes a fiber tuft-supporting surface having a width; a device for providing a loose fiber tuft layer on the fiber tuft-supporting surface; and a foreign body detecting apparatus arranged for scanning the fiber tuft layer for foreign bodies. The foreign body detecting apparatus has a detector device formed of a plurality of individual sensors arranged side-by-side along the width of the surface. There is further provided a device for effecting relative displacement between the fiber tuft layer and the apparatus in a direction perpendicular to the surface width.

Abstract: A carding machine includes a main cylinder having a direction of rotation, a licker-in cooperating with the main cylinder, travelling flats cooperating with the main cylinder, and a frontal end roller supporting the travelling flats. The end roller is situated above the licker-in at a distance therefrom as viewed circumferentially along the main cylinder. The distance has a mid-zone and two off-center zones flanking the mid-zone and adjoining the licker-in and the end roller, respectively. There is further provided a device for separating impurities from fiber material undergoing treatment by the main cylinder. The device has a knife blade supported at a small radial distance from the main cylinder and a plate supported at a small radial distance from the main cylinder and defining a gap with the knife blade. The gap is in the work zone of a suction chamber. The separating device is situated in one of the off-center zones.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing fibrous nonwoven fabrics of at least two superposed fibrous web layers of equal or different structure is disclosed by using at least two successively arranged cards (2, 5) in a card set, means for discharging the fibrous webs from the card or the like in one direction, the discharged fibrous web layers being fed to a finishing unit (15) such as a calendar and the like, each card being provided with at least one doffing point (3, 4; 3',4'). The improvement comprises a conveying means (7, 12) carried adjacent and following the doffing point which is tiltable upwardly or downwardly at a predetermined angle. Transport devices (8, 9, 13, 14, 16) are mounted above and beneath the cards in communication with conveying means for transporting discharged webs.

Abstract: A fiber processing machine includes a rotary roller provided with a clothing and having a periphery; and a sepaating knife cooperating with the roller for separating waste from the fiber material entrained by the roller. The knife has a knife edge situated at an adjustable distance from the periphery of the roller. The separating knife is part of a separating knife assembly including an adjusting device for varying a position of the separating knife relative to the roller and for immobilizing the separating knife in a desired adjusted position; and a drive for operating the adjusting device.