Bobbin carrier for weft yarn supply on automatic loom - comprises bobbins knotted together end to end with take=off yarn guide moved into line with bobbin which is currently being unwound.

摘要

The carrier with bobbins consists of a base (2) with projecting spigots (3) which carry yarn tubes (4) with yarn (5). The yarn end on the first bobbin is knotted into the yarn start of the next bobbin so that the bobbins are unwound successively. At least one yarn guide (16) is arranged to operate in conjunction with the bobbin which is being unwound. USE/ADVANTAGE - For supplying weft yarn to automatic looms. Simple device for reducing labour requirements in handling heavy yarn packages. The carrier can be of sufficient capacity to hold weft supply for a full 8 hr. shift.