Twisting Spindle and Use of a Self-Threading Thread Guide or Centering Eye in the Area of a Protective Hood of a Twisting Spindle

摘要

A twisting spindle has a spindle pot whose top part is formed by a spindle cover and at its upper side is provided with a centrally arranged thread guide or centering eye. The thread guide or centering eye has a lateral slot provided with guide surfaces. The lateral slot opens into an operating opening arranged in the upper side of the cover and automatically guides a thread placed into the operating opening into the central opening of the thread guide.