Patent ID: 6125892
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: D03D

Abstract:
A device for braking a yarn during withdrawal thereof from a yarn supply stored on a storage body, the storage body defining an axis and an annular withdrawal surface from which the yarn is withdrawn in an orbiting motion therearound and guided through a guide element oriented generally coaxially relative to the withdrawal surface, said device comprising:a frusto-conical and flexible annular braking band oriented generally coaxially relative to the withdrawal surface and axially biased thereagainst; andan elastic annular membrane having an outer region supported by a ring-shaped holder, an inner peripheral region having a diameter less than a diameter of said outer peripheral region and defining a bent portion which bends inwardly toward the withdrawal surface, said bent portion being connected to said braking band such that said membrane transmits axial force to said braking band.