Method and apparatus for winding strands of glass fibers.

摘要

An apparatus for winding strands (2b) of glass fiber filaments (2) is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one primary winding means e.g. a takeup collet (6) on which a strand (2b) of glass fiber filaments is wound, a guiding mechanism (15) for guiding and end portion of the strand which has started being drawn off from a spinning bushing (1) to a predetermined position below the spinning bushing preferably on a stream of fluid e.g. water, and an auxiliary winder mechanism (7, 8) rotatable for catching and winding the guided end portion of the strand. The auxiliary winder (7, 8) is moved toward said takeup collet (6) when the end portion of the strand is under a condition capable of being transferred onto the takeup collet (6) for bringing the strand into contact with the takeup collet within a winding zone thereof. An associated method therefor is also disclosed.