Patent ID: 6170125
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: D01H

Abstract:
A sliver supplying apparatus for simultaneously feeding a plurality of slivers from coiler cans to a draw frame operable by a draw frame drive; said apparatus comprising(a) an intake table;(b) a plurality of supply rolls supported in a series by said intake table for guiding the slivers from the coiler cans to the draw frame;(c) a plurality of idling rolls cooperating with respective said supply rolls for forming a plurality of rolls pairs arranged in a series on said intake table in a direction of said draw frame wherein the slivers pass between the supply roll and the idling roll of the roll pairs; and(d) rpm-setting means for individually setting a circumferential speed of said supply rolls to selectively set an intake tension of the individual slivers; said rpm-setting means including a roll drive independent from the draw frame drive.