| 摘要 |
<p>A method and apparatus for applying travelers (T) to a ring (R) of a fiber processing machine. A traveler applicator (10) includes a traveler rail (D) on which travelers (T) are urged by a pusher (E) towards a reciprocating traveler tooth (G). Actuation of a trigger (B) causes the traveler tooth (G) to engage a traveler (T) from the traveler rail (D) and to advance it outwardly for attachment to a ring (R). Release of the trigger (B) causes the tooth (G) to retract and allows clearance between the tooth (G) and the next traveler (T) positioned on the traveler rail (D) for dispensing. Upon full retraction of the tooth (G), the tooth (G) advances inwardly to engage the next traveler (T) on the traveler rail (D). A spring-biased engagement member (90) contacts the traveler to secure it on the tooth (G). A cartridge (J) having a plurality of traveler-holding rails (K) about its periphery feeds travelers (T) to the traveler rail (D). Once a cartridge rail (K) is depleted of travelers (T), the cartridge (J) is rotated such that the next rail (K) having travelers (T) is presented to the traveler rail (D) for dispensing.</p> |
