Improvements in or applicable to Machines for Winding, Doubling, and Gassing Yarns or Threads.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Aug., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 6th M y. 1895-Accepted, 8th June, 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or applicable to Machines for Winding, Doubling,
and Gassing Yarns or Threads.
I, HENRY BIRKBY ARUNDEL, of Sovereign Works, Stockport, in the County
of Chester, Machine Maker, do hereby declare the nature of the said invention, to
be as follows:-
My invention relates to machines for winding yarn or thread, and may be used
in machines for winding or doubling or gassing yarns or threads where a quick
traverse is required as when winding the yarn or thread on spools without heads.
The ordinary traverse motion when running quickly is very noisy and the object
of my invention is to construct and combine the parts for actuating the traverse
rods or guides in such manner that they may be worked at great speed and with
little or no noise.
In carrying out my invention, I prefer to use a cam giving movement in a line
parallel to its axis, the path of the cam being accurately and symmetrically shaped
so that the path on opposite sides of its axis will cause a movement in equal and
opposite directions in a line parallel or thereabouts to its axis.
I prefer to make this cam act upon two bowls having pivots free to rotate in
bearings in a lever, the fulcrum of which is in the same plane but at right angles
to the axis of the shaft of the cam, and the bracket or part carrying the fulcrum
of the lever is arranged so as to be accurately adjusted by a screw, wedge or
equivalent means towards the face of the cam, in order to keep both bowls
constantly in. contact with the face of the cam without play. Or the adjustment
may be made by a screw or wedge to move the shaft of the cam end ways to bring
the cam against the bowls.
Instead of the cam above described, a cam may be used with two faces or paths
in opposite directions and these may be arranged to act upon two bowls having
pivots in the same lever, the bearings for the pivots of one bowl are made adjust-
able by a screw or other means to and from the cam surface acting upon it which
when adjusted close to its cam surface will draw the other bowl against its cam
surface.
Or an ordinary drum or other cam or cams may be used with two bowls to come
and be adjusted against the faces they each act upon.
In some cases I introduce a spring or elastic arrangement to keep the bowls up
to the cam or the cam up to the bowls to receive the thrust or prevent and keep
out "play."
According to another modification of my invention I apply springs or arrange-
ments to the traverse rod in such way as to absorb the momentum at each end
of the traverse and give back this momentum to the traverse rods on its return
stroke.
This is effected by springs which are or may be always connected and only
brought into tension or compression towards the ends of the stroke.
Or by a
cylinder or cylinders with pistons connected with the traverse rod, air being

page_text: admitted through one or more holes to the cylinder or cylinders at about the
middle of each stroke, to be compressed by the piston to the extent required to
absorb and give back the momentum of the rod or rods and connected parts..
Dated this Fourth day of August 1894.
CUMILELE
Improvements in or applicable to Machines for Winding, Doubling,
and Gassing Yarns or Threads.
I, HENRY BIRKBY ARUNDEL, of Sovereign Works, Stockport, in the County
of Chester, 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 :-
My invention relates to machines for winding yarn or thread, and may be used
in machines for winding or doubling or gassing yarns or threads where a quick
traverse is required as when winding the yarn or thread on spools without heads.
The ordinary traverse motion when running quickly is very noisy and the object
of my invention is to construct and combine the parts for actuating the traverse
rods or guides in such manner that they may be worked at great speed and with
little or no noise.
In carrying out my invention, I prefer to use a cam giving movement in a line
parallel to its axis, the path of the cam being accurately and symmetrically shaped
so that the path on opposite sides of its axis will cause a movement in equal and
opposite directions in a line parallel or thereabouts to its axis.
prefer to make this cam act upon two bowls having pivots free to rotate in
bearings in a lever, the fulcrum of which is in the same plane but at a right angle
to the axis of the shaft of the cam, and the bracket or part carrying the fulcrum
of the lever is arranged so as to be accurately adjusted by a screw, wedge or
equivalent means, towards the face of the cam, in order to keep both bowls
constantly in contact with the face of the cam without play. Or the adjustment
may be made by a screw or wedge to move the shaft or axis of the cam endways
to bring the cam against the bowls.
Instead of the cam above described, a cam may be used with two faces or paths
in opposite directions and these may be arranged to act upon two bowls having
pivots in the same lever or part to be moved, the bearings for the pivots of one
bowl are made adjustable by a screw or other means to and from the cam
surface acting upon it which when adjusted close to its cam surface will draw
the other bowl against its cam surface.
Or an ordinary drum or other cam or cams may be used with two bowls to come
and be adjusted against the faces they each act upon.
In some cases I introduce a spring or elastic arrangement to keep the bowls up
to the cam, or the cam up to the bowls, to receive the thrust or prevent and keep
out "play."
"
According to another modification of my invention 1 apply a flat spring arrange-
ment to the traverse rod in such way as to absorb the momentum at each end
of the traverse and give back this momentum to the traverse rods on its return
stroke.
Fig. 1, is an end elevation, and
Fig. 2, is a side elevation, partly in section illustrating one modification of my
invention in which the face of the same cam suitably shaped on opposite sides of

page_text: ts axis, is arranged to operate upon two anti-friction bowls carried upon a lever
having its fulcrum on a suitable frame or carrier, from which lever movement is
transmitted to the traverse rod or bar to be actuated.
Fig. 3, is a side elevation partly in section, and
Fig. 4, a plan view illustrating another modification and arrangement of my
invention for actuating the traverse rods or bars on both sides of a machine.
Fig. 5, is an elevation in section illustrating another modification of my invention,
where the axis of the cam is vertical.
Fig. 6, is a sectional elevation illustrating another modification of my invention
where two cone drum cains are used opposite each other, one cam producing a
movement one way, and the other the reverse way.
Fig. 7, is a sectional elevation illustrating another modification where a two
faced cam is employed, each face giving movement in the reversed direction to
the other.
Fig. 8, illustrates another modification of my invention where a spring is used to
prevent "play" and assist in the return at the end of each reciprocation.
In Figs. 1 and 2, a, represents a part of the end framing of the machine to which
my invention is to be applied; a¹, is a rail secured to the end frame a.
b, is a square or rectangular frame or bracket secured to the rail a', by bolts.
This frame b, has holes bored out on its opposite sides, the one on the inner
side to fit the head c', of a stud c, and the one on the outer side of the frame b,
to fit the small end of the stud c,-which has a screw-tapped hole in its axis
for a screw ², that passes through a washer c³, there being a space between the
end of the stud c, and the washer, to allow for end movement in the stud.
This stud c, forms the axis upon which the cam d, rotates, the stud being
stationary and it is prevented from revolving with the cam d, by a key, the
stud c, being capable of sliding endways.
Upon the boss of the cam d, a spur toothed wheel d¹, is secured and this wheel
is geared up with the drum or shaft rotating the bobbins upon which the yarn
or thread is wound, the gearing between the wheel and the shaft driving it
depending upon the arrangement of the machine, which are made in various ways.
The cam d, is a drum cam, with one face or cam path, and it is shaped on one
side to correspond with that upon the diametrically opposite side so that when the
cam face on one side produces a movement one way, the other side produces a
corresponding movement the reverse way, the cam face on one side acting upon
one bowl, and upon the other opposite side upon the other bowl.
The two bowls are carried in a circular lever frame e, which has a recess or
opening in it for each bowl e', each of which rotates upon a stud e², passing
through holes in the lever frame.
The fulcrum of this lever frame e, is upon two studs e³, the head part of each
stud fits a hole in the lever frame e, and in the stationary frame b, and is then
secured by a bolt e, passing through a hole in the axis of the stud e³, and a washer
on the outside of the stationary frame b, secured by a screw nut.
The axial line of this lever frame e, is at or near the centre of the line of
movement produced by the cam d, that is to say, it is midway between the two
extremes of movement produced by the cam d.
By means of the screw c³, at the end of the stud c, the cam d, can be drawn in
the direction of the lengthway of the stud c, so as to come close against the
peripheries of both bowls e, in the lever frame e, and this will prevent "play"
between them and the cam.
There is a projection e, from the upper side of the lever frame to which one
end of a connecting rod e, is jointed, the other end being jointed to a hollow
cylindrical slide f¹, that is free to move to and fro in a tubular guide part g,
forming part of a bracket secured to the framing.
It is to one side of the sliding part f¹, that one end of the traverse rod or bar f,
is secured.
The cam d, may be secured upon a shaft capable of sliding endways in its

page_text: bearings (see arrangement Figs. 3 and 4, hereinafter described) and one end of
this shaft may have a set screw screwing through the framing to act upon it,
so as to adjust and keep the face of the cam against the bowls e¹, on the lever
frame e, similar to Figs. 3, 4 and 5, hereinafter described.
The fulcrum studs e³, for the lever frame e, may be on a separate frame carried
by and being capable of sliding upon the frame b, in the direction of the lengthway
of the axis of the cam, this sliding frame being acted upon by a screw or screws, so
that the lever e, may be adjusted to bring the bowls e', upon it against the face of
the cam d.
The connection between the lever frame e, and the traverse rod or bar f, may be
arranged if desired, in any other convenient manner, than that above described.
As illustrated by Figs. 1 and 2, one cam d, and connected mechanism is used for
the traverse rod or bar f, on each side of a machine but by placing the axis of the
cam d, in a central position say equidistant from the traverse rod or bar (f) on
each side of a frame (see Figs. 3 and 4 hereinafter described) the same cam d, and
connected mechanism may be made to operate the traverse rods or bars, on both
sides of the machine.
In this case the mechanism would have to be turned from the position shown in
Figs. 1 and 2, and arranged so that a line drawn through the axes of the two
bowls e', would be in a horizontal position. There would have to be another pro-
jection (e) from the lever frame e, on its opposite side for the connecting rod (e)
one for each side of the machine, but both projections (e") would have to be
lengthened, to extend or come opposite to the traverse rods or bars as will be more
clearly understood from the explanation of Figs. 3 and 4.
Figs. 3 and 4, illustrate a modification similar to that last described when used
for actuating the traverse rods or bars for both sides of a machine, but in Figs. 3
and 4 the details are different.
a,, are cross or end frames at the end of the machine.
In each of the two end frames there is a bearing in a bracket for a shaft c, upon
which the cam d, is secured, which is shaped as herein before described in reference
to Figs. 1 and 2, to act on a bowl e', on opposite sides of the axis of the shaft c,
which bowls e, are carried in a lever e, having a trunnion axis ex, the upper and
lower trunnion bearings e³, each fit holes in a bracket a², secured to the end frame a,
and end play is prevented by set screws e², screwing through the brackets and
against the ends of the bearings which are secured when adjusted by lock nuts.
The axial line of trunnion bearings e³, and axles e², of the bowls e', are arranged
to come in the same line and to intersect the axial line of the cam shaft c.
The cam d, is or may be kept against the two bowls e¹ by a bent spring h,
secured adjustably at its two ends to the framing by adjusting screw nuts h', this
spring having an adjustable tail pin 2, in it, that comes against the end of the cam
shaft c, and slides it towards and keeps it against the bowls e¹.
An helical spring may be used if desired in place of the spring, h, arranged in
any convenient manner.
, are the arms from the trunnion axis, which have slots at their ends for
connection in any convenient manner with the ends of the traverse rod or bar (f)
(see Fig. 4), f, being a thread guide; i, one of the drums on the shaft i¹, for driving
the bobbin, on which the yarn or thread is to be wound.
The arms e, are in such position on the trunnion axis as to come opposite the
traverse rods or bars f, to be actuated.
In the modification illustrated by Fig. 5, the cam d, has a stem or axis C, which
is vertical and rotates in a bearing formed in a frame or box b, secured to the
framing a, of the machine.
In the part forming the bearing for the stem c, there is a tail pin adjusting set
screw ², which can be secured by a lock nut when adjusted, the face of the cam d,
being thus adjusted to come against the two bowls e¹, carried in the lever e.
This cam d, is shaped, and the axis of the lever e, is arranged in relation to the
axis of the cam, the same as in the modifications herein before described.

page_text: d', is a spur wheel secured to or forming a part of the cam d, this wheel is
geared by toothed wheels in any convenient manner with the driving shaft of
the machine.
There is a vertical arm es, from the arms of the lever e, carrying the two bowls e',
which arm e, is slotted for a stud which can be adjusted in it and secured to give
more or less traverse as required.
To the stud in the arm e³, one end of a connecting rod 66, is secured and the
other end is attached to a stud in a vertical cross slot in a bracket f³, secured to
the end of the traverse rod or bar f.
In this arrangement as illustrated by Fig. 5, one cam d, is supposed to be used
for each traverse rod or bar to be actuated, but by making the trunnion axis ex,
long enough and arranging an arm es, from it at each end opposite the traverse rod
or bar on each side of a machine both traverse rods or bars may be simultaneously
actuated by the same cam.
In Fig. 6, a modification is shown, whereby two drum cams d and d', are used on
the same shaft c, (supposed to be horizontal) for acting upon two anti-friction
bowls e¹, in the same traverse rod or bar f.
The two bowls e¹, are of equal diameters and are on separate studs e², secured in
the traverse bar f, so that the peripheries of the bowls touch and rotate against
each other, (by preference) the periphery of one bow! comes against the face of
one cam and that of the other against the face of the other cam.
One cam d, is secured upon the shaft c, the other cam d', is arranged on a key
so as to slide end ways but not to rotate upon the shaft c, this cam d', is adjusted
towards the bowls e', and the fixed cam d, by screw lock nuts e, upon the shaft c.
Fig. 7, illustrates another modification, in which a cam d, is used, having a cam
face on opposite sides of a disc or rim of suitable shape.
play'
"
The cam d, is secured upon its shaft c, which is arranged so as not to "
endways, and two bowls e', are used each on a stud e², in a part passing on to the
traverse rod or bar f.
One part, carrying one howl el, is kept in position from turning or moving
endways upon the traverse rod or bar by a pin f, in the latter fitting a slot in the
part, or the part 4, is otherwise secured to the rod or bar f.
The part, for the other bowl e¹, is upon a key to prevent it from turning on
the traverse rod or barf, but which key allows the part to move endways and be
adjusted by a screw nut 78, locked when adjusted by a lock nut (not shown).
Such adjustment brings both bowls e', against the faces of the cam d, one on one
side, the other on the other side of it.
Fig. 8, illustrates the application of a spring k, secured to the framing a, of the
machine, at its lower end and coming between pins in the traverse rod or bar j, at
its upper end.
When the traverse rod is in inid-stroke, the spring k, is not bent or in tension,
but as the traverse rod moves to either extreme it is bent and its tension acts to
assist the return stroke and also to take away "play."
It may be applied to traverse rods or bars actuated in any ordinary manner
or actuated by any of the modifications hereinbefore described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that I am
aware of the invention for which Letters Patent numbered 12430 and dated the
29th August 1888 were granted to Benjamin Alfred Dobson and John Hill, and
I wish it to be understood that I claim nothing described in the Complete
Specification of the said Letters Patent but I declare that what I do claim is :-
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1. In machines for winding, doubling or gassing yarns or threads the combination
of one cam acting on two bowls, arranged substantially as and for the purpose
hereinbefore described and illustrated by reference to Figs. 1 and 2, Figs. 3 and 4,
Fig. 5, and Fig. 7 of the drawings.
2..The combination of two cams acting on two bowls arranged substantially as

page_text: and for the purpose hereinbefore described and illustrated by Fig. 6, of the
-drawings.
3. The combination and arrangement of mechanism substantially as and for
the purpose hereinbefore described and illustrated by Figs. 1 and 2, Figs. 3 and 4,
Figs. 5, 6, and 7 of the drawings.
4. When the traverse rod or bar is actuated by ordinary cam mechanism or
by either of the combinations of mechanism hereinbefore described, the com-
bination with the traverse rod or har, or mechanism actuating it, of a flat spring
or springs substantially as and for the purpose herein before described and illustrated
by Fig. 8, of the drawings.
Dated this Fourth day of M. 1905
PETER J. LIVSEY,
Agent.