Patent ID: 9714477
Date: 2017-07-25
CPC Classifications: D01H

Claim:
1. A fastening mechanism that detachably fastens and positions a compaction module on a drafting unit of a spinning machine, wherein the compaction module has a carrier with at least one suction channel that is connected to suction inserts of compaction elements movably mounted on the carrier, the fastening mechanism comprising: two clamping elements that are fastened spaced apart from one another on the spinning machine by retaining members; and each clamping element comprising a first receiving slot that is open on one side and has a retaining section by means of which a retaining element that is fastened on the carrier engages and forms a positive-fitting clamped connection with the clamping element; and wherein each retaining member has a U-shaped opening defined by the clamping element for receipt of a component of the spinning machine, and the first receiving slot is oriented parallel to the U-shaped opening.