Abstract: Control closely based on sets of winding data of a fiber bundle is performed even if at least one set of the winding data is skipped. A controller includes a data conversion unit, a reference data setting unit, a transfer unit, and a selector. The data conversion unit converts sets of first winding data generated based on winding conditions into sets of second winding data in which a processing order number is associated with information of a state of a winder. The reference data setting unit sets some of the second winding data as sets of reference data in advance. The transfer unit transfers a selected set of the second winding data to the winder, each time a unit time elapses. The selector is able to set an override value that is used for determining a skip number.

Abstract: Time required for replacing a liner is shortened. A liner replacing device is configured to replace a liner for a supporting unit. The liner replacing device includes paired gripping jigs. The paired gripping jigs are aligned in a front-rear direction and are able to move toward and away from the supporting unit in the left-right direction. Each of the gripping jigs includes a first clamp configured to grip a winding-completed liner on which a fiber bundle is wound and a second clamp configured to grip a new liner on which no fiber bundle has been wound.

Abstract: It is possible to suppress damage to a yarn path guide mechanism and a textile machine. There is a first supporter which makes contact with a supporting shaft supporting a roller, a second supporter which is capable of making contact with the supporting shaft, and a biasing member which biases the second supporter in a direction in which the supporting shaft is sandwiched between the second supporter and the first supporter. When a virtual straight line which passes through a winding center and a rotation center is a first virtual straight line whereas a virtual straight line which extends in a direction orthogonal to the first virtual straight line and passes through the rotation center is a second virtual straight line, the second supporter makes contact with a part of the supporting shaft, which is positionally opposite to the winding center over the second virtual straight line.

Abstract: A roller unit in which loosening of a fiber bundle is suppressed and the fiber bundle is easily held and released is provided. A roller unit 70 includes a guide roller 71 onto which a fiber bundle F is placed and a first yarn holding member 82 and a second yarn holding member 83 attached to a leading end portion of the guide roller 71 in the axial direction. The first yarn holding member 82 and the second yarn holding member 83 are arranged to be able to make contact with each other and to be separated from each other, and can hold the fiber bundle F by sandwiching the same.

Abstract: A traveling vehicle is equipped with an obstacle sensor to detect a distance to an obstacle and an orientation relative to the obstacle. A map of a travel route of the traveling vehicle is stored. A detection area where deceleration of the traveling vehicle is required if there is any obstacle in the detection area is repeatedly generated based on the position of the traveling vehicle from the map. Among obstacles detected by the obstacle sensor, an obstacle in the detection area is detected. Deceleration control of the traveling vehicle is implemented to prevent interference with the detected obstacle.

Abstract: A traveling vehicle is equipped with an obstacle sensor to detect a distance to an obstacle and an orientation relative to the obstacle. A map of a travel route of the traveling vehicle is stored. A detection area where deceleration of the traveling vehicle is required if there is any obstacle in the detection area is repeatedly generated based on the position of the traveling vehicle from the map. Among obstacles detected by the obstacle sensor, an obstacle in the detection area is detected. Deceleration control of the traveling vehicle is implemented to prevent interference with the detected obstacle.