Abstract: The invention relates to a device for automatically changing threadlike materials in a thread processing machine, comprising connecting means to connect a first thread (100) being guided from a supply to said thread processing machine, with a second thread (200) and cutting means (127) to cut said first thread through between the connecting point of the threads and the supply. The problem of the present device is, that the thread (100, 200) does not stay in a position to be selected after it has been cut through and clamped. Therefore the device (1) according to the invention is provided for keeping the first thread (100), originating from the supply, within reach of the connecting means (8, 9) after it has been cut through, in order to keep said first thread (100) in a position.

Abstract: A machine for tucking, labelling and palletizing spools at the outlet of winders or other machines producing spools of threads and the process practiced by this machine. The machine includes a station for positioning spools at the outlet of a winder or other machine producing spools and cutting the tag end of the thread, a robot or the like for grasping the spool, for supplying a turning plate and for unmounting the spools from the turning plate and palletizing them, a device for grasping, positioning, holding and cutting the length of the tag end of thread, a portion for needle tucking, or the like, and a labelling station, all of these stations an devices being computer controlled.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for guiding and cutting a continuously advancing yarn (1) during a package doff in a takeup device. The yarn is guided by means of a yarn guide (18) which is movable substantially parallel to a package or to a new tube (13), which is driven by a drive roll (29). Downstream of the yarn guide (18), a deflection device (2) and a suction device (37) are arranged, with the suction device comprising a pneumatic vacuum connection (46) and a cutter (47). The suction device (37) cooperates with a transfer device (42) for purposes of cutting the yarn during a package doff and receiving the loose end of the advancing yarn. To enable a gentle processing of the yarn during the package doff, the yarn guide (18) is arranged in the path of the advancing yarn upstream of the driven tube (13), and a deflection device (2) as well as the suction device (37) are arranged downstream of the driven tube.