摘要 |
In a system for exchanging packages on a textile machine such as a rewinder, a creel loader receives empty packages from a creel for transportation to the position of a package supporter, the package supporter is rotated about a vertical axis over 180 degrees to place full packages in a position facing the creel loader, and, after receipt of the full packages, the creel loader travels to a section of the creel in need of package exchange for transfer of the full packages to the creel. Concurrently with this process, full packages from a package stocker is mounted to the package supporter by operation of an assistant device such as a robot for next exchange of packages with the creel loader. Loss in production efficiency otherwise caused by empty travel of the loader is well avoided. A package holder includes a bracket driven for 180 degree rotation about a horizontal axis, and a pair of parallel, cooperating support shafts are secured to the bracket with an intervening distance greater than the diameter of a peg cooperating with the package holder, and each support shaft carries a pair of radial support arms. Loss in production efficiency otherwise caused by shift in package lot is well reduced.
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