Patent ID: 6434921
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
Method for the pneumatically splicing two threads or two yarns containing an elastomer, said method comprising the sequence of the following steps:(a) introducing ends of said threads or yarns to be spliced into a splicing chamber (11), of a splicing device (10, 10a, 10b, 10c); inputing compresssed air by a first input of one or more jets of compressed air into said splicing chamber (11) to cause a first interlacing of said threads or yarns; (c) cutting the ends of said threads or yarns with scissors (18, 19), after the said first input of compressed air to form threads or yarns having cut ends; (d) inputing into said splicing chamber (11) a second input of one or more jets of compressed air to complete the splicing of said threads or yarns having cut ends and form a spliced thread or yarn; (e) releasing said spliced thread from said splicing device (10, 10a, 10b, 10c).