Abstract: A support disk for a suspension for a spinning rotor (2) of an open-end spinning device features a base body (8) and a thrust ring (9) with a running surface (10) attached on an outer circumference of the base body (8), whereas the running surface (10) has a crowned outer contour in the axial section. The running surface (10) features at least two partial sections (11), between which at least one groove-shaped recess (12, 14, 16) is formed. A suspension for a spinning rotor (2) of an open-end spinning device contains support disks (3) arranged in pairs forming a wedge slit, whereas the spinning rotor (2) can be mounted with its shaft (1) in the wedge slit, and whereas at least one of the support disks (3) is formed as described above.

Abstract: An open-end spinning device (1) with a spinning rotor (2) whose shaft end (11) is supported by an aerostatic axial bearing (10) with an air gap (18) located between a bearing plate (17) of the axial bearing (10) and the shaft end (11). The aerostatic axial bearing (10) comprises a bearing plate (17) and a throttle device (19) made from a porous graphite material placed before the bearing plate (17). The throttle device (19) is an stamped pressed, tablet-shaped molding with largely homogenous porosity. In a process for manufacturing an aerostatic axial bearing (10) for a spinning rotor (2) of an open-end spinning device (1), a throttle device (19) made from a porous graphite material is placed before the axial bearing (10). The throttle device (19) is stamped pressed in a press tool as a tablet-shaped molding.

Abstract: An open-end spinning device (1) with a spinning rotor (2) whose shaft end (11) is supported by an aerostatic axial bearing (10) with an air gap (18) located between a bearing plate (17) of the axial bearing (10) and the shaft end (11). The aerostatic axial bearing (10) comprises a bearing plate (17) and a throttle device (19) made from a porous graphite material placed before the bearing plate (17). The throttle device (19) is an stamped pressed, tablet-shaped molding with largely homogenous porosity. In a process for manufacturing an aerostatic axial bearing (10) for a spinning rotor (2) of an open-end spinning device (1), a throttle device (19) made from a porous graphite material is placed before the axial bearing (10). The throttle device (19) is stamped pressed in a press tool as a tablet-shaped molding.

Abstract: In order to drive a spool on a textile machine, a friction roll is provided, having a rotating body, carrying at least one friction ring. This friction ring is designed in the manner of a belt with two, open ends that are clasped together by two connectors. The two connectors, when linked together, form a releasable end fastening apparatus. The two connectors exhibit in this linkage, interlinking hooks. The fastening apparatus for the friction ring ends can serve simultaneously as a ring fastener to the friction roll. Further, the friction ring can be affixed, at a distance away from the two open ends, onto the friction roll with additional fasteners, which are uniformly distributed around the circumference of the friction roll. The two connectors and/or the friction ring exhibit a preselected radius of curvature which adapts to the radius of curvature of the outer circumference of the friction roll.

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, a flat bearing surface constituting one end of the bearing body is provided as the rest for the spinning rotor. The flat bearing surface is preferably designed as a bearing plate of an aerostatic step bearing capable of being subjected to compressed air.

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: 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: 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: 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: A supporting disk for a rotor of an open-end spinning machine comprising a hub ring made of metallic material and a support ring made of polymer material affixed to the outer circumferential surface of the hub ring, the outer circumferential surface of the hub ring engaging the inner circumferential surface of the support ring. The support ring extends beyond the hub ring in the axial direction on both sides with an equal projecting length.

Abstract: For an aerostatic bearing (6) of an open-end spinning rotor, in which the bearing material consists of a wearable material, a wear indicator (9) is provided on the bearing plate (601) of the axial bearing (6) so that the state of wear of the axial bearing (6) can be checked by simple optical inspection. The wear indicator (9) can be integrated into the running surface (610) and be made e.g. in the form of a blind bore (91), so that the presence of the bore indicates that the wear lies still within the admissible limits.

Abstract: An aerostatic axial bearing (6) of an open-end spinning machine in which the bearing plate (601) of the axial bearing (6) is made of a permeable material, has a bearing plate (601) provided with one or several air channels (605), the task of which is to convey the air closer to the bearing gap (630) before it goes through the permeable bearing plate material. Thereby, the utilization of an additional choke can be avoided. Furthermore the mechanical properties of the holder bearing plate (601) are improved.

Abstract: An open-end spinning device with a spinning rotor is supported by a shaft in a bearing arrangement. An axially rearwardly directed force is exerted on the rotor shaft in operation of the spinning device. The end of the rotor shaft bears against an aerostatic bearing which includes a bearing surface oppositely facing the end of the rotor shaft made of a carbon material. The rotor shaft has a bearing surface defined on the end thereof opposite the aerostatic bearing which is made at least in part of a carbide material.

Abstract: Bearing arrangement for an open-end spinning machine has a bearing block attached to bearing supports defined on the machine frame. A seat is defined in the bearing block for receipt of an axial bearing. An intermediate support structure member is removably attached to the bearing block and supporting ring bearings. The intermediate support structure is removable from the bearing block with the supporting ring bearings while the bearing block remains attached to the machine frame through bearing supports.

Abstract: An open-end spinning device has a spinning rotor with a rotor pot defining a fiber collection groove therein. A rotor shaft is provided having a diameter between 5.5 mm and 9 mm. Pairs of rotatable supporting rings supported on axles define a nip therebetween. The rotor shaft is rotatably supported in the nip. The supporting rings have a diameter between 62 mm and 82 mm. A thrust imparting device imparts an axial thrust to the rotor shaft in the direction opposite the rotor pot. A non-contacting axial bearing is disposed opposite the free end of the rotor shaft for absorbing the axial thrust without contacting the rotor shaft. The axial thrust imparting device generates an axial thrust between 1N and 7N on the rotor shaft. A driving device contacts the rotor shaft for rotatably driving the rotor and has a contact pressure with the rotor shaft from between 8N and 39N.

Abstract: The spinning rotor of an open-end spinning device is supported by means of a rotor shaft in the nip of at least one pair of supporting disks and can be driven by means of a tangential belt. A change-over device with a pressure roller is provided to press the tangential belt against the rotor shaft and a rotor brake which can be brought into action alternatively is provided. The change-over device is connected to a control lever which can be controlled as a function of the position of an actuator connected to a spinning station cover. The control lever is provided with an actuating arm. By opening the spinning station cover completely, a sufficient clearance can be produced between the actuator and the control lever so that the rotor brake can be deactivated through action exerted on the actuating arm of the control lever by means of the change-over lever on the one hand without allowing on the other hand the pressure roller to be yet actuated.

Abstract: An open-end spinning machine having a spinning rotor attached to a shaft is provided wherein the shaft of the spinning rotor is driven by driving means. The shaft of the spinning rotor is held in the nips of pairs of rearward and forward supporting disks. During spinning operations, an axial force is generated in the axial direction of the free end of the rotor shaft. The open-end spinning device further comprises a radial support surrounding at least a portion of the circumference of the rotor shaft and disposed at least in part in the area between the free end of the shaft and the area of the shaft acted upon by the rearward pair of disks.