Abstract: Proposed is a support disk bearing for an open-end spinning rotor. The support disk possesses a body, which, on its circumferential surface, is designed to receive a cover layer. The cover layer is comprised of rubber, in particular nitrile rubber (NBR). In an advantageously favorable formulation, the cover layer contains an additive for the reduction of its electrical resistance.

Abstract: For the design of an opening cylinder (1) for an open-end spinning device where the opening cylinder (1) has a face (11), it is proposed that the base body (12) of the opening cylinder (1) be located on the end of a shaft (2) away from the bearing (21), whereby an axial distance (9) exists between the base body (12) and the bearing (21). To bare the (22) for maintenance purposes, the clothing holder (3) is designed so as to be removable in axial direction across the bearing (21), whereby the face (11) towards the bearing (21) is formed on the clothing holder (3).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a procedure for the reworking of a open-end spinning apparatus for a spin rotor, which is carried in the V-notch between support disks and is supported by a ball axial thrust bearing. Where the reworking is concerned, the bearing block of the open-end spinning apparatus is dismounted, the ball axial thrust bearing is removed from the bearing block and in accord with the invention, is replaced by an aerostatic bearing in the bearing block.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a procedure for the reworking of a open-end spinning apparatus for a spin rotor, which is carried in the V-notch between support disks and is supported by a ball axial thrust bearing. Where the reworking is concerned, the bearing block of the open-end spinning apparatus is dismounted, the ball axial thrust bearing is removed from the bearing block and in accord with the invention, is replaced by an aerostatic bearing in the bearing block.

Abstract: To improve the known step bearings for the support of open-end spinning rotors it is proposed to design the bearing body with a machine-side support and a rest for the spinning rotor. According to the invention, an even bearing surface (2) constituting one end of the bearing body (11) is provided as the rest for the spinning rotor. The even bearing surface (2) is preferably designed as a bearing plate 23 of an aerostatic step bearing (1) capable of being subjected to compressed air.

Abstract: The invention concerns an open-end spin-rotor with a shaft (1), on the free end of which a support cap (7d) can be attached, a support cap for this service as well as a procedure for the manufacture of an open-end spin rotor. In accord with the invention, the open-end spin-rotor is improved in such a manner, that the shaft (1) possesses an alignment surface (5, 6) on the end face and the support cap (7d) exhibits a counter alignment surface (9, 10) for the alignment of said support cap (7d) relative to a plane disposed perpendicular to the rotor axis and/or an inclined alignment surface for the alignment and coaxial centering of the support cap on the shaft (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing unit for the rotor housing of an open-end rotor spinning device with a floatingly supported sealing disk. The invention has its application in particular for the reworking of open-end rotor spinning devices. The sealing unit (1) has a bearing plate (10) with a bore (4) that is surrounded by a sealing rim (11) which interacts with a sealing disk 2. The latter is held on the bearing plate (10) by means of an elastic element (3) and is supported in vertical direction by a stop (5, 32).

Abstract: A sawtooth wire (20) to be laid in a groove of a shredding element-carrier (10) of a disintegrating roll (1) of an open-end spinning apparatus, is brought into a shape, which essentially represents that shape, which the sawtooth wire (20) is to assume on the said shredding-element carrier (10). The sawtooth wire (20) is preshaped on a dummy body, the circumference of which predominately conforms to that of the shredding-element carrier (10), or the sawtooth wire is directly preshaped on the said shredding-element carrier (10) of the disintegrating roll (1). Only subsequently, is the preshaped sawtooth wire (20) hardened, preferably inductively with the aid of a high frequency alternating current with a frequency of more than 1000 kHz. In this manner, a disintegrating roll (1) is made, the abrasion resistant sawtooth wire (20) of which, after the preshaping, i.e., after its securement on the shredding-element carrier (10), is a hardened, especially inductively hardened steel wire.

Abstract: In a spinning machine with at least one spinning station possessing a feed drum, driven by a single drive, a disintegrator, a rotor, a withdrawal roll and a spool roll, provisions have been made that the spinning station has an additional single drive respectively for the withdrawal roll and/or the spool roll and/or a paraffin roll. The speed of rotation ratio of the single drives can be preset to specified values.

Abstract: An open-end spinning apparatus has a spin rotor (1) which, by means of its shaft (11) is supported by support plates (4), wherein as an abutment for the axially directed force on the spin rotor (1), an aerostatic axial bearing (6) is provided. The bearing surface (115) of the spin rotor (1) operates together with a bearing plate (63) of the axial bearing (6). The bearing surface (115) or the bearing plate (63) are comprised of a construction material of polyimide. Advantageously, the polyimide is combined with an additive, namely graphite, for instance.

Abstract: Proposed is a support disk for a support disk bearing for a open-end spin rotor, which support disk possesses a body (5), which, on its circumferential surface is designed to receive a cover layer (143) The cover layer 143 is comprised of rubber, this being in particular nitrile rubber (NBR). In an advantageously favorable formulation, the cover layer (143) contains an additive for the reduction of its electrical resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bearing for an open-end spinning rotor. The latter is driven at its rotor shaft by means of a tangential belt in a predetermined direction and is supported in a nip which is formed by at least two bearing disks capable of being driven by the rotor shaft. A bearing disk (at least one) leads in relation to the drive direction of the tangential belt rotating into the nip, and another bearing disk (at least one) trails in relation to the drive direction of the tangential belt rotating out of the nip. The axis of the bearing disk (at least one) rotating into the nip is at a specified distance from the plane which goes through the rotor shafts of the spinning rotors of several adjoining open-end spinning devices. This distance is being smaller than the distance between the axis of the bearing disk (at least one) rotating out of the nip and the rotor shaft plane.

Abstract: The invention concerns a thread guide tube with a passage for the guidance of a thread exiting the thread forming zone of a spinning machine. The tube possessing a first section which is proximal to the thread forming zone, and a second section which is remote from the thread forming zone. The thread guide tube has a separation so that the thread guide tube is separable and is comprised of at least two parts.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for the guidance of a spun thread in a spinning station, wherein, after the thread has been produced, it runs in its travel direction through a withdrawal device, a measuring instrument, and a traversing apparatus. The invention makes possible a smooth and stable thread guidance between the withdrawal device and the traversing apparatus, so that both the run of the thread and the quality of wound filament of the thread can be monitored. Between the measuring instrument and the traverse apparatus, at least one deflection roll is provided.

Abstract: For a bearing arrangement of an open-end spin rotor, which is rotatably set in the “V” between circumferential rims of support disks, one or more of the support disks (14), which bear the open-end spin rotor, has a circumferential cleaning groove (3). The cleaning groove (3) can be a self closing, endless groove, which runs over the contact surface of the support disk (14), wherein it generally does not run parallel to the edges of the support disk (14). Such a meandering groove formulation of the support disk circumference assures that no deposits of impurities can accumulate on the rotor shaft.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process and an apparatus, in particular a rotor cover (3) and a thread withdrawal tube (2), of an open-end spinning machine, for the pneumatic cleaning of the thread withdrawal tube (2) which has an irregular inner contour. In this arrangement, there opens into the zone of the irregular contour (24, 220) of the thread withdrawal tube (2) an air feed tube (6, 60) directed against the irregular interior contour (24, 200) into the inner space (25) of the thread withdrawal rube (2), through which a flow of air is conducted against the irregular inner contour (24, 220) of the thread withdrawal tube (2). The irregular inner contour (24) of the thread withdrawal tube (2) is formed by means of a disassembly point between two thread guiding elements (20, 21, 22, 23) arranged in sequence, the elements making up the complete thread withdrawal tube (2) or a twist element (220).

Abstract: A multicomponent opening roll for an open end spinning apparatus includes a core piece, upon which a holder for a tooth-set carrier is fastened. The tooth-set carrier (12) must be exchangeable as is determined by operational wear. In order that the axial width of the opening roll (1) is made independent of the axial width of the tooth-set carrier (12), the core piece (11) possess an axial detent (131) for the holder (13).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the control of an air stream in an open-end spinning device (6). The open-end spinning device (6) is equipped with an air channel (8) opening into the second housing compartment (600) of the open-end spinning device (6), which is connected via a valve (82) to a connection opening (83). An air channel (95) with a presentation end (950) located on a traveling service carriage (9) can be presented to this connection opening (83). This presentation end (950) is connected by means of a movable intermediate segment (951) to the air channel (95) and is capable of movement relative to same so that when the connection opening (83) is swiveled, it follows this movement without changing its position relative to the connection opening (83).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the conveying of fibers from an opener roller (31) installed in a fixed opener roller housing (30) to the collection surface (43) of a spinning rotor (4) of an open-end spinning device (1). It is provided with a rotor lid mounted on a swivel pin which receives a fiber feeding channel (6). The fiber feeding channel (6) can be brought into contact with a first contact surface (62) surrounding its inlet opening (60) against a second contact surface (35) located on the opener roller housing. It extends until directly in front of the collection surface of the spinning rotor (4). A lid extension extends through an opening in the spinning rotor (4) into the spinning rotor. In the lid extension the fiber feeding channel (6) lets out into the spinning rotor (4). The contact surfaces are essentially tangential to the circumferential surface of the opener roller and parallel to the opening of the spinning rotor or are inclined towards the opening of the spinning rotor.

Abstract: For an opener roller for an open-end spinning device provided with a basic body by which it is connected to a supported shaft for rotatable support, it is proposed that the clothing be attached to the basic body via a clothing holder, whereby fasteners are used. For the fixed allocation of the clothing holder to the basic body it is provided that the attachment of the clothing holder by means of the fasteners be effected from the side of the opener roller which is facing the shaft bearing. The face of the opener roller away from the shaft covers the shaft, so that this face of the opener roller is also an even surface.