IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPARATUS USED IN SPINNING, AND DOUBLING COTTON AND OTHER FIBROUS SUBSTANCES
Year: 1881

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to George Bodden, of Oldham, in the County of Lancaster,
for an Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPARATUS
USED IN SPINNING, AND DOUBLING COTTON AND OTHER FIBROUS SUBSTANCES,"
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said George Bodden at the Office
of the Commissioners of Patents on the 4th April 1881.
GEORGE BODDEN, of Oldham, in the County of Lancaster.
THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPARATUS USED IN SPINNING AND
AND OTHER FIBROUS SUBSTANCES."
* IMPROVEMENTS IN
DOUBLING COTTON
This Invention relates principally to
ring throstle" spinning and doubling
frames, and especially to the arrangements for supporting and lubricating the
spindles and to the construction of the rings of such machines, the objects of the
Invention being to simplify and facilitate the manufacture and fitting of such
parts, to ensure a perfect circulation of the oil, and to allow of the oil cup being
replenished or cleaned out without removing it from its position.
In the first place I employ only one rail for carrying the whole apparatus.
The bolster carrier is in the form of a tube, and is fixed in this rail by means of
a flange above the same and a nut beneath the top thereof, being provided with a
small oil receiver fitting in beneath the whirl or wharve.
The bolster is also in the form of a tube which is made with a screw thread
near its lower end on the outside and screwed into the lower end of the bolster
carrier, the inside of which is tapped to correspond.
The outside of the bolster is turned rather smaller than the interior of the
carrier (above the screwed part) so as to leave a cylindrical chamber between
the two.
The main oil cup and the " pap" which receives the footstep for the spindle are
cast in one piece with the bolster, the whole being suspended by the latter being
screwed into the lower end of the bolster carrier, as before described.
The pap is bored out from underneath, and the footstep being fixed therein the
hole is plugged with solder or otherwise, or instead of casting the oil-cup of one
piece with the bolster, I propose in some cases to form it from flat brass by pressure
and to solder it onto the lower end of the bolster.

page_text: The oil cup is fitted with a lid or cover which is capable of sliding up and down
on the cylindrical part of the lower end of the bolster carrier, so that the oil-cup
can be filled or cleaned out by raising this lid or cover without removing the cup
from its position.
The bolster is bored out rather larger than the spindle, leaving a chamber all
round excepting at the top where the ferrule or bush is introduced so as to support
the spindle, the said ferrule being provided with a spiral or other slit at one side.
As the spindle revolves the capillary attraction causes the oil to rise up in the
inner chamber round the spindle to the top where it passes through the spiral or
other slit in the bush, thus lubricating it, and flows over the top into the upper
oil receivers, from whence it flows down the outer chamber between the bolster
and carrier till it reaches that part where the two are screwed together, where it
flows out through the holes drilled for that purpose into the lower or main oil-cup,
and thus the spindle is kept well lubricated both at top and bottom.
The upper end of the bolster is fixed inside the carrier either by means of a set
screw or by a slightly conical bush spiral or other channels, being made therein to
communicate between the upper oil receiver and the top of the outer cylindrical
chamber for the return of the oil. "
'
For the purpose of cleaning out the oil reservoir without removing it, I sometimes
make the bottom thereof removable and fix it by screwing into or onto the lower
end of the reservoir. In this case the footstep is cast in one piece with the bottom
of the reservoir, and is consequently removed with it, and the footstep can thus be
readily renewed when worn.
In some cases (especially when a taper foot is employed, which tends to throw
the oil upwards from the footstep), I insert in the footstep a thin metal bush
having a spiral slot cut therein, the spiral being cut in such a direction, that
the revolution of the spindle shall cause the oil to be forced or carried down the
slot to the point of the spindle.
In making the " rings (whether single or double), instead of commencing with
a ring of the thickness of the largest diameter of the flange and then turning it
down so as to leave a thin flange projecting (as is usually done). I commence with
a thinner ring, and at the centre or the place where the flange is required I cut a
circumferential groove, and into this groove I spring a wire ring which acts as a
flange and supports the ring in the rail of the machine.
Another part of my Invention relates to the "flyer throstle." and consists in a
certain modification of the well known "Rabbeth spindle in combination with
the ordinary flyer instead of the " ring and traveller."
The bolster carrier and bolster are much the same as in the preceding case, but
in this case (instead of casting the main oil cup in one with or soldering it to the
bolster carrier). I prefer to make the oil cup removable in any of the known
ways.
The flyer is screwed onto the top of the spindle, the upper part of the sleeve
fitting onto the taper part of the spindle just beneath it, the top of the holster
being just a little lower and being provided with a thin ferrule or bush fitting
between it and the spindle.
At the lower end of the sleeve where the wharve is fixed there is also a thin
metal ferrule or bush fitting hetween the bolster and the sleeve. Both of these
ferrules are made with a spiral groove or slit for the circulation of the oil, as
previously described.
"
By this combination of the "Rabbeth" spindle with the ordinary flyer I am
enabled to spin hard twisted yarn which could not be spun by the
ring and
traveller." and at the same time to run the spindles without vibration at a very
much higher velocity than the ordinary throstle spindles can possibly be run.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said George Bodden in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 4th October
1881.
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GEORGE BODDEN, of Oldham, in the County of Lancaster. IMPROVEMENTS IN
THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPARATUS USED IN SPINNING AND DOUBLING COTTON
AND OTHER FIBROUS SUBSTANCES."
This Invention relates principally to "ring throstle" spinning and doubling
frames, and especially to the arrangements for supporting and lubricating the
spindles and to the construction of the rings of such machines, the object of the
Invention being to simplify and facilitate the manufacture and fitting of such
parts, to ensure a perfect circulation of the oil, and to allow of the oil cup being
replenished or cleaned out without removing it from its position, also to allow of
the spindles being easily raised or lowered. in the bolster carrier without disturbing
the latter.
Another part of my Invention relates to the "flyer throstle," and consists in a
certain modification of the well known "Rabbeth" spindle, in combination with
the ordinary flyer instead of the "ring and traveller."
Such being the nature and object of my said Invention, I will now proceed to
describe in detail the manner in which the same is to be or may be performed or
carried into practical effect, and in order that the same may be clearly understood
I have annexed hereunto a Sheet of Drawings illustrative thereof; and have
marked the same with figures and letter of reference corresponding with those in
the following explanation thereof.
In the annexed Drawing, Fig. 1 is a sectional view and plan, showing the
application of the first part of my Invention to a spindle of the ring and
traveller "doubling frame, Figs. 2 and 3 being modifications showing the application
of the same to a ring throstle."
In the first place I employ only one rail a, a, for carrying the whole
apparatus.
The bolster carrier b. b, is in the form of a tube, and is fixed in the rail a, a, by
means of a flange c, c. above the same, and a nut d, d, beneatli, the top thereof
being provided with a small oil receiver e, o. fitting in beneath the whirl or
wharve f. f.
The bolster g, g, is also in the form of a tube which is made with a screw thread
at h, h, on the outside, and screwed into the lower end of the bolster carrier b, b,
the inside of which is tapped to correspond.
The outside of the bolster g..g, is turned rather smaller than the interior of the
carrier b, b, (above the screwed part), so as to leave a cylindrical chamber ; i
between the two. The main oil cup k. k, and the pap 7, 7, which receives the
footstep m. m, for the spindle n. n, are cast in one piece with the bolster g, g; the
whole being suspended by the latter being screwed into the lower end of the
holster-carrier b, b. as before described. The pap 7, 7, is bored out from underneath
and the footstep m, m, being fixed therein the hole is plugged up with solder or
otherwise, or instead of casting the oil.cup k, k, of one piece with the bolster g. g.
I propose in some cases to form it from flat brass or other metal by pressure, and to
solder it into the lower end of the bolster.
.
The oil cup k, k, is fitted with a lid or cover o, o, which is capable of sliding up
and down on the cylindrical part of the lower end of the holster carrier b. b, so
that the oil cup can be filled or cleaned. out by raising this lid or cover without
removing the cup from its position. The bolster g. 9. is bored out rather larger
than the spindle n, n, leaving a chamber p, p, all round excepting at the top, where

page_text: the ferrule or bush q, q. is introduced so as to support the spindle n, n, the said
ferrule being provided with a spiral or other slit at one side. As the spindle », n,
revolves the capillary attraction or a spiral cut in the spindle (or other means)
causes the oil to rise up in the inner chamber p, p, round the spindle to the top.
where it passes through the spiral or other slit in the bush 7. 7. thus lubricating
it, and flows over the top into the upper oil receiver c, c. from whence it flows
down the outer chamber i, i, between the bolster g, g, and carrier b, b, till it
reaches that part where the two are screwed together, where it flows out (through
holes drilled for that purpose) into the lower or main oil cup k, k, and thus the
spindle, n. is kept well lubricated both at top and bottom. The upper end of
the bolster g, g. is fixed inside the carrier b, b, either by means of the set screw r, r,
or by a slightly conical bush, on slackening which the spindle may be raised or
lowered by turning the bolster round in the bolster carrier, when the thread in the
lower end of bolster fitting into the holster carrier will either raise or lower it,
spiral or other channels being made in the bolster to communicate between the
upper oil receiver e, c, and the top of the outer cylindrical chamber i, i, for the
return of the oil. For the purpose of cleaning out the main oil reservoir k, k,
without removing it I sometimes make the bottom s, s, thereof removable by
screwing it into or onto the lower end of the reservoir, as shown at Fig. 3. In
some cases (especially when a taper foot is, employed) I insert therein a thin metal
bush t, t, (see Fig. 4) have a spiral slit cut therein, the spiral being cut in such a
direction that the revolution of the spindle shall cause the oil to be carried down
the slit to the point of the spindle. This part of my Invention also refers to any
kind of footstep used in machinery for spinning and doubling cotton and other
fibrous substances. In making "rings" (whether single or double) see Figs. 5 and 6,
instead of commencing with a ring of the thickness of the largest diameter of the
flange, and then turning it down so as to leave a thin flange projecting (as is usually
done) I commence with a thinner ring and at the centre, or place where the flange
is required, I cut a circumferential groove, and into this groove I spring a wire
ring,, which acts as a flange and supports the ring in the rail of the
machine.
I fasten the ring in the rail by means of an excentric headed screwz, z, which
fits in the groove when turned, the spring u, u, being left shorter than the
circumference of the ring to admit of this (see Fig. 6).
Another part of my Invention relates to the flyer throstle being shown in
section at Fig. 7, and consists in a certain modification of the well known
"Rabbeth sleeve whorl spindle," in combination with the ordinary flyer instead of
the "ring and traveller."
The bolster carrier b, b, and bolster g. 9, are the same as in the preceding case.
but in some cases (instead of casting the main oil cup k, k, in one with or soldering
it to the bolster carrier g, g,) I prefer to make the oil cup removable in any of the
known ways.
The flyer v, v. is screwed onto the top of the spindle n, n, the upper part of the
sleeve w, w, fitting onto the taper part of the spindle n, n, just beneath it, the top
of the bolster g. g, being just a little lower, and being provided with a thin ferrule
or bush a, a, fitting between it and the spindle. At the lower end of the sleeve w, w.
where the wharve is fixed there is also a thin metal ferrule or bush y, y, fitting
between the bolster and the sleeve. Both of these ferrules are made with a spiral
groove or slit for the circulation of the oil as previously described. By this
combination of the "Rabbeth sleeve whirl spindle" with the ordinary flyer I am
enabled to spin hard twisted yarn which could not be spun by the "ring and
traveller," and at the same time to run the spindles without vibration at a very
much higher velocity than the ordinary throstle spindles can possibly be run.
Having now described the nature and object of my said Invention, together
with the manner in which the same is to be or may be performed or carried
into practical effect, I wish it to be understood that I claim as my Invention.—
First. The combination of parts of a spindle in ring spinning and ring twisting

page_text: machines, substantially as herein before described, to ensure constant supply and
circulation of oil over the bearings, facility for cleaning and replenishing the oil
reservoir, and for altering the height of the spindles without disturbing the position
of the bolster carrier which is fastened to the ring rail.
Secondly. A loose bottom to the main oil cup, substantially as described, to be
used in some cases for the easier cleaning of same.
Thirdly. An arrangement of footstep for spindles used in any spinning or twisting
machines, substantially as described, whereby the oil is forced down to the point
of the spindle, thereby ensuring perfect circulation.
Fourthly. A ring for ring spinning and ring doubling frames arranged so as to
be reversible, and secured to the ring rail, substantially as described.
Fifthly. A modification of the well known "Rabbeth sleeve whorl spindle "
carrying an ordinary throstle flyer, substantially as described.
In witness whereof, I, the said George Bodden, have hereunto set my hand
and seal, this Thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and eighty one.
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