Spinning frame - has top rack for cans with roving supply

摘要

On a spinning frame, the roving supply to the drafting zone is held in round cans placed horizontally on a rack above the frame. The centre of the can is occupied by a large dia. spindle. The frames stand back to back with a central top rack on which the cans are laid horizontal, or slightly elevated at the front and in tiers of three, offset to that each roving descends in a vertical line which does not interfere with the next. Rollers may be arranged to deflect the line of descent so that the roving falls directly into the drafting zone. Each can is provided with a lid having a central exit passage. The roving is wound into the can on a central spindle of large dia. fixed to the base of the can. ADVANTAGE - The system saves on floor space and machinery parts and is conveniently serviced.