AUTOMATIC SAMPLER FOR FLOWING STAPLE FIBER

摘要

This invention is an automatic sampler and method to remove samples of staple fiber flowing through a transfer line comprising a yarn sample container connected to the transfer line. The container has supported internally a yarn catching means such as a hook which is thrust into the transfer line where it catches a small wad of flowing staple and then returned into the sample container where the wad of staple drops off by gravity into the container. The container has a door or other means to remove the sample fiber.