Year: 1888

page_text: I, JOHN ARTHUR LEEMING of North Vale Works, Bradford in the County of
York, Machine Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows.-
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This invention relates to machinery for purposes aforesaid, and consists of an
improved construction, combination, and arrangement of parts, designed for running
at high speed.
According to this my invention I employ a dead or non-i evolving spindle the foot
of which rests on the lifter rail thence to and through a fixed spindle guide rail, above
which it extends a distance according to the length of traverse required and providing
room for the bobbir or spool The spindle hole in the spindle ail is countersunk
forming a recess for reception of a washer of felt or other like absorbent material;
a flanged washer is passed over the top of the spindle and lies on the spindle rail
covering the countersunk recess, and felt washer The flanged washer has one or
more oil holes through it, and its bore or hole fits the spindle.
Resting upon the concentric raised portion of the flanged washer referred to is a
collar on which is the wharle, the upper part of the colla carries an inverted flyer
The higher part of the spindle on which the bobbin or spool is received is somewhat
reduced in diameter, and fits the bore of the bobbin or spool, and on the shoulder
formed by such reduced diameter is a drag washer on which the flange of the bobbin
rests.
The flyer is driven by means of the wharle and collar, and by its revolution spins or
twists the fibre or yarns, and winds the same around and upon the bobbin or spool,
whilst the latter is caused to turn and revolve through the tension on the yarn, but
at a reduced speed according to the diameter and nature of the drag washer
employed.

page_text: The spindle is lubricated by passing though the felt wisher, the latter and recess
being supplied with oil by way of the oil holes formed through the flanged washer as
above described, or in lieu of the flanged washer a bush oil cup may be let into the
spindle rail that when worn it may be replaced
The above construction and arrangement dispenses with the tubes and many parts
heretofore employed, there being in this my arrangement, and combination few parts
only, and of simple construction.
Dated thus 5th day of June 1888
WALTER BRIERLEY,
Town Hall Buildings, Halifax,
Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: I JOHN ARTHUR LEEMING of North Vale Works, Bradford in the County of York,
Machine Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:
This invention relates to machinery for purposes aforesaid, and consists of an
improved construction, combination, and arrangement of parts, designed for running
at high speed.
According to this my invention I employ a dead or non revolving spindle, the foot
of which rests on the lifter rail thence to and through a fixed spindle guide rail, above
which it extends a distance according to the length of traverse required and
providing room for the bobbin or spool The spindle holo in the spindle rail is counter-
sunk forming a recess for reception of a washer of felt or other like absorbent
material, a flanged washer is passed over the top of the spindle and lies on the spindle
rail covering the countersunk recess, and felt washer. The flanged washer has one or
more oil holes through it, and its bore or hole fits the spindle
Resting upon the concentric raised portion of the flanged washer referred to is a
collar on which is the wharle, the upper part of the collar carries an inverted flyer.
The higher part of the spindle on which the bobbin or spool is received is somewhat
reduced in diameter, and fits the bore of the bobbin or spool, and on the shoulder
formed by such reduced diameter is a drag washer on which the flange of the bobbin
rests.
The flyer is driven by means of the wharle and collar, and by its revolution spins
oi twists the fibre or yarn, and winds the same around and upon the bobbin, or spool,
whilst the latter is caused to turn and revolve through the tension on the yarn, but
at a reduced speed.
The spindle is lubricated by passing through the felt washer, the latter and rocess
being supplied with oil by way of the oil holes formed through the flanged washer as
above described, or in lieu of the flanged washer a bush oil cup may be let into the
spindle rail so that when worn it may be replaced.
The above construction and arrangement dispenses with the tubes and many parts
heretofore employed, there being in this my arrangement, and combination, new parts
only, and of simple construction.
"Such being the nature and object of this my invention the following is a complete
description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings
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Fig 1 is an elevation partly in section of the spindle, flyer, and appliances
connected therewith.
Fig 2 is an end elevation of the driving cylinders, and tapes, such as I have found
convenient for the purpose of driving the wharles and connections, but which does
not constitute a material part of my invention.

page_text: At 1 is the spindle which in the provisional specification I described as dead, or
nonrotating but which I have in practice found it advantageous to drive by means of
the belt 2. the foot of the spindle 1 rests in the lifter rail 3, 4 is the fixed spindle rail,
above which the spindle 1 extends a distance according to the length of traverse
required providing sufficient length for the bobbin 5. On the fixed rail 4 is a. .brass
collar 5 on the threaded boss 6 of which passes through a hole in the fixed rail 4 and 1s
held in position by the nut 7. At 8 is a circular oil cup or dish containing a flannel
or other absorbent wad 9 encircling the spindle 1 on which dish and over the wad 9
rests the metal disc 10 having holes 11—11, through which the oil is supplied to the
wad 9 for the lubrication of the spindle 1, 12 is the flange of the wharle 13, 14 is the
collar forming part of the flyer 15.
16 is a fixed rail through which the lifter rods 17 are passed, which rods are operated
by a chain and heart or eccentric motion as is well understood. 18 is a fixed rail
having a lug at each end through which the upper ends of the lifter rods 17, pass and
to which rod the rail 3 is secured so as to ensure the lifting and lowering of the
spindle 1. At 20 is a long collar preferably of wood fast on the spindle and which
provides through its length for the driving of the spindle by the tape 2 and admitting
of the requisite traverse of the said spindle 1.
At 21 is a tape for driving the flyer. The bobbin 5 rests on the collar 22 fixed to
the spindle 1, and may have an intervening washer 23.
The variation between the speed of the spindle 1 and the speed of the flyer 15 gives
the requisite drag and determines the amount thereof.
Flyers so constructed are driven at a much greater speed in this arrangement
enabling long wool to be spun such as mohair and Long English at above double
the ordinary speed. The weight of yarn turned off a frame per day is therefore
very considerably increased The yarn spun on the bobbin is also no 1ougher than
yarn spun on the ordinary frame at the usual speed.
The starting of a frame is accomplished quite easily and the piecing up of ends is
accomplished quite as expeditiously as in the old system. There is also no flyer to
remove when doffing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim 18:
The construction, arrangement, and combination of parts for purpose aforesaid as
illustrated by fig 1 of the annexed drawings