EP1799889B1 - Method for fixing a lining strip on a lid bar, lining clip and compression tool for machining a lining clip - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a method for fastening a clothing strip to a flat rod according to the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the invention relates to a clothing clip according to the preamble of claim 13. Lastly, the invention relates to a pressing tool for processing a clothing clip according to the preamble of claim 22.

It is known that so-called clothing strips are used in the revolving lids of cards, on the underside of which a plurality of clothing needles in the form of wire hooks are fastened. Each clothing strip is in turn fastened by means of so-called clothing clips or clothing clamps to a respective flat rod, wherein a plurality of flat rods are combined to form a traveling endless chain.

The clothing clips are usually made of metal and have a first end portion for attachment to the flat bar and a second end portion for attachment to the clothing strip. The general advantage of the garniture clips is that they simplify the attachment and replacement of the clothing strips on the flat bars. Here they make a positive and non-positive connection between the clothing strip and the flat bar. Normally, the garniture clips are used in pairs, so that on both sides of the flat bar, one or more clothing clips one behind the other ensure the corresponding holding force. The second end portion usually has teeth which engage in the clothing strip. These teeth enter into a positive connection with the clothing strip. The first end portion is further bent when mounting the clothing and thereby clasps the corresponding part of the flat rod, see 3 · B, EP 0 403 111 ,

There are a variety of solutions for attaching said clothing clips using elaborate assembly tools and / or by trained personnel known. These approaches are complicated and costly.

It is an object of the present invention to ensure a simple attachment and easy removal of the clothing clips while still having good holding power. In particular, the ease of use of less trained personnel should be possible by means of the invention.

This object is achieved in the method of the type mentioned by the features of claim 1, in a clothing clip of the type mentioned by the features of claim 13 and in a pressing tool of the type mentioned by the features of claim 22.

The advantages of the invention are, in particular, that the middle section of the clothing clip is deformed to generate retaining forces, thereby clamping the clothing strip to the flat rod. There are various possibilities for clamping the clothing clips conceivable. The clothing clip may e.g. be slightly preformed in its middle section before mounting and then brought by force or energy to the final form.

According to a first aspect of the invention, the holding force of the clothing clip can be generated or increased by plastic deformation by formation or further development of a zone arranged between the two end sections, in the middle section. Without such a zone, the very large forces known from the state of the art would be necessary for bending over the first end section of the clothing clips, which would require complicated and therefore expensive tools that can only be handled by trained specialist personnel. Such known tools are often operated with compressed air. Here, the invention provides a remedy because relatively low forces are necessary to produce or further development of a deformation. The pressing tool according to the invention hereby deforms the middle section in order to produce the required holding force or to further develop it in the case of an already existing deformation, while the first and / or the second end section of the clothing clip preferably already rest against the flat bar or clothing strip in their final position. Such a tool requires little expertise for Operation so that spinning mill operators can have the clothing strips replaced by their own staff.

According to the first aspect of the invention, it is particularly advantageous if the middle section is deformed such that this zone comes to lie in a recess of the flat bar. Thus, the central portion may be formed straight before the plastic deformation straight, which is in the production of Garniturclips advantage. Only the second end section for clamping the clothing strip and advantageously also the first end section are already bent or bent, before the middle section is deformed or further deformed according to the invention.

Particularly preferably, the deformation zone is free after insertion in the recess of the flat rod. By appropriate choice of the Einpresstiefe the Garniturclips the operator of the pressing tool is accordingly enabled, even to choose how strong the degree of deformation of Garniturclips should be with the flat bar.

The already mentioned, independent of a stationary compressed air network or other supply lines hand press is preferably by means of a built-pneumatic or hydraulic system or purely mechanically actuated. It is also conceivable a unit which has a combination of mentioned or not mentioned actuation. The pressing tool is furthermore preferably designed such that it can be used not only for producing or further working out a deformation zone, but also for fixing or creating the first and / or the second end section of the clothing clip on the flat rod or clothing strip. Of course, it is also conceivable to use this own tools, but it is advantageous to assign this dual function the pressing tool (hand press). In particular, the high force necessary for the bending over of the first end section from the prior art need not be applied by the pressing tool, since subsequently the deformation of the central section provides for the final clamping.

The inventive pressing tool preferably has at least two opposing pressure bars or mandrels which are aligned with one another or are movable toward one another. By means of this embodiment, it is possible to simultaneously deform two clothing clips arranged on both sides of a flat rod in order to generate the required holding forces for the clothing clips. In a simpler variant, the pressing tool is designed only to form a deformation zone on a single clothing clip. It must then be used individually on each side of the flat bar for each clothing clip.

The pressing tool, which preferably has the length of the flat bars to which the clothing clips are fastened, is preferably U-shaped. It can then be delivered from below and / or from the side of the flat bar and the clothing strip to be arranged on the foot surface. In the working position, the base leg of the pressing tool is arranged adjacent to the clothing strip. So that the base leg does not damage the clothing needles, at least two elevations intended for the clothing strip, for example in the form of webs, are preferably provided on the base leg, the height of which is at least slightly greater than the length of the clothing needles.

The pressure bars or the mandrels of the inventive pressing tool are provided in the U-shaped configuration expediently in each case in the two side legs. Here, the pressure bars or mandrels are arranged opposite the two recesses of the flat bar in each case.

The abovementioned dual function of the pressing tool can be realized by virtue of the fact that the pressing tool has at least two bending cheeks located opposite one another at the U-shaped ends of the device for producing the first end sections of the clothing clips. These bending cheeks are particularly preferably used to create the first end portion of the clothing clip before generating the inventive deformation to achieve the required holding force. For this purpose, the bending cheeks can be arranged pivotably, for example, at the U-shaped ends of the device. In an alternative, the elements generating the bend are Clamping arms formed translationally movable, where they create the longitudinal feed the first end portion of Garniturclips.

Preferably, the bending cheeks are in the final position, i. after creation of the first end portions of the clothing clips, lockable, so that the first end portions can not bounce again when forming the inventive deformation zone for retaining force generation. The second end portion is preferably firmly inserted in the clothing strip.

Preferably, the same pressing tool is used to release the at least one clothing clip after wear of the needle tips as for its attachment. Conveniently, in this case the bending cheeks are brought from its clamping position into a release position, in order then to deform the respective central portion even more by means of the mandrels or pressing strips, wherein the first end portions of the clothing clips open until they are manually or e.g. can be solved with a pair of pliers from the flat bar. Accordingly, the pressing tool according to the invention can take on a further function.

According to a second aspect of the invention, the clothing clip according to the invention has at least one middle section made of a bimetal whose different expansion properties are utilized at different temperatures. For this purpose, the central portion is brought to a temperature at which the clothing clip can be attached to the flat bar or clothing strip in a simple manner when attaching the clothing clips. If the temperature of the bimetal then changes to the stationary or operating temperature of the associated textile machine, the bimetal or middle section contracts and ensures the holding force of the clothing clip on the flat bar.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of this inventive method, the temperature when attaching the Garniturclips in comparison to the operating temperature by means of a hot air device or the like. increased such that the preferably convex (relative to the flat bar) formed central portion opens widens and the Garniturclip is then brought into its investment position on the flat bar. Subsequently, the bimetal section is allowed to cool, so that it can contract again into its clamping position and thus the clothing strip is held firmly on the flat rod by means of the clothing clip.

Advantageously, prior to mounting the clothing, the second end section of the clothing clip is anchored in advance in the clothing strip, so that the upper end of the clothing clip can be pivoted toward the flat rod during or shortly after the heating of the bimetal section, in order to then contract on cooling, and thereby the required holding force is generated.

The corresponding clothing clip according to the second aspect of the invention preferably consists of several separate sections, wherein preferably at least the first section is made of a bimetal. This section of bimetal is preferably engageable with the flat bar. In contrast, a second section of the clothing clip is preferably connected in a suitable manner to the clothing strip. The two sections are preferably connected to each other by means of a releasable hook connection or in another suitable manner.

Accordingly, it is advantageous if first the second section is anchored with its bent end in the clothing strip, then its other end is hooked to the first section and then the bimetallic middle section is heated. Then, the entire consisting of the two sections Garniturclip can be pivoted to the flat bar, wherein the free end portion of the first section preferably engages around an undercut on the flat bar. After cooling of the bimetal, this contracts, with the entire Garniturclip ensures the clamping of the clothing strip on the flat bar.

Advantageous developments of the invention are characterized by the features of the subclaims.

Figur 1a-1d

die verschiedenen Verfahrensschritte zur Anbringung eines Garniturclips gemäss dem ersten Erfindungsaspekt;

Figur 2

eine perspektivische Ansicht des Deckelstabs, des Garniturstreifens und der Garniturclips entsprechend Figur 1d;

Figur 3a, 3b

das erfindungsgemässe Presswerkzeug in Seitenansicht und in Aufsicht;

Figur 4

ein Deckelstab mit gelösten Garniturclips;

Figur 5a, 5b

Seitenansichten jeweils eines Deckelstabs mit verschiedenen Garniturclipsen gemäss dem zweiten Erfindungsaspekt;

Figur 6a, 6b

perspektivische Ansichten jeweils eines Bimetallabschnitts gemäss den Figuren 5a, 5b, und

Figur 7

eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Karde.

In the following the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to FIGS. Show it:

Figure 1a-1d

the various process steps for attaching a clothing clip according to the first aspect of the invention;

FIG. 2

a perspective view of the flat bar, the clothing strip and the Garniturclips accordingly Figure 1d ;

Figure 3a, 3b

the inventive pressing tool in side view and in supervision;

FIG. 4

a flat bar with dissolved clothing clips;

Figure 5a, 5b

Side views each of a flat bar with different Garniturclipsen according to the second aspect of the invention;

Figure 6a, 6b

perspective views in each case a bimetallic section according to the FIGS. 5a, 5b , and

FIG. 7

a schematic side view of a card.

In the Figures 1a-1d In each case, a flat bar 1 is shown with a clothing strip applied to the underside 10 in cross section. Such an embodiment is for example from the DE 103 23 359 A1 known. The flat bar 1 consists of a hollow section 2 with a horizontal central web 3. Along both longitudinal sides of the flat bar 1 are each two mutually arranged projections 4, 6 are provided which each form a recess 5 between them. When clothing strip 10, only a Garniturnadel 11 is shown for the sake of simplicity. It is understood that a plurality of such needles 11 is present on the underside of the clothing strip 10.

Flat bar 1 and clothing strips 10 are held together by means of clothing clips 20. According to the in the Figures 1a-1d In the case shown, a clothing clip 20 is provided on both sides of the flat rod 1 and the clothing strip 10, each of which is formed from a planar middle section 23 and a first end section 21 and a second end section 22. The second end portion 22 is angled U-shaped and - as shown in the FIG. 1a - anchored with its free end in the base material of the clothing strip 10. The slightly bent end of the first end portion 21 points in the direction of the flat bar. 1

In the lower half of the FIG. 1a is, also in cross section, an inventive pressing tool 30 shown, which in the present case has a U-shaped cross-section with a base leg 32 and two side legs 31. On the inside of the base leg 32, two web-shaped elevations 35 are formed. At the free ends of the side legs 31, two pivotable bending cheeks 33 are arranged around a respective pivot axis 34.

Approximately in the middle of the two side legs 31 each have a pressing unit 40 is arranged, which consists of a handle portion 43, a shaft 42 and a pressure bar or mandrels 41. The pressure bars or mandrels 41 face each other and are movable individually or synchronously relative to each other so that they can be moved inwardly beyond the inner sides of the side legs 31.

In the FIG. 1a the insertion direction of the flat bar 1 with clothing strip 10 and clothing clip 20 is shown in the pressing tool 30 by means of the arrow f1. The flat bar can also be inserted longitudinally into the pressing tool. In the FIG. 1 b, the pressing tool 30 is shown in its working position, wherein the two bending cheeks 33 are pivoted inwardly according to the arrow directions f2. As a result, the two first end portions 21 of the clothing clips 20 were bent so that they rest against the tops of the projections 4. Furthermore, the FIG. 1b removable, that the two web-shaped elevations 35 keep the needles 11 from the base leg 32. In this way, take the Threaded needles 11 in the attachment of clothing clips 20 no damage; In addition, the elevations 35 serve as a support of the second end portion 22. In FIG. 1b is not shown for simplicity, that the two bending cheeks 33 are locked in the inwardly pivoted state.

In the above-mentioned locking position, according to the directions represented by the arrows f3, the pressure bars 41 can be advanced against the central portions 23 of the clothing clips 20 in such a way that they are deformed inwardly into the recesses 5. In this way, approximately in the middle of the respective central portions 23 deformation zones 24 for retaining force generation, which are arranged exposed in the respective recesses 5. At the same time is the Figure 1c can be removed that the second end portions 22 are pressed by the generation of the deformation zone 24 deeper into the clothing strips 10. However, this is not necessarily the case; in an alternative, the second end portions 22 are already pressed into the clothing strips 10 at most. Overall, the described inventive method results in a very stable and secure clamping by means of the clothing clips 20.

In the Figure 1d the combination of flat bar 1, clothing strips 10 and clothing clips 20 after removal of the pressing tool 30 is shown. For this purpose, the bending cheeks 33 were unlocked and pivoted upwards and the complete flat bar 1 to the end faces or upwards (opposite direction of movement as in FIG. 1 a) away. The FIG. 2 shows a corresponding perspective view of the flat bar 1 with attached clothing strip 10, but this is not shown over its entire length.

In the FIGS. 3a and 3b is the pressing tool 30 in cross section (see also FIG. 1 a) as well as in supervision. How the particular FIG. 3b can be seen, the pressure bars 41 are each provided with a plurality of spaced along the tool grip parts 43, so that the deformation zone 24 can be generated in the central portion 23 with a high degree of uniformity over the entire length of the respective Garniturclips 20. In an alternative, not shown embodiment are instead a pressure bar 41 a plurality, over the length of the pressing tool 30 distributed mandrels are provided, which are each connected to a separate handle part.

FIG. 4 shows a flat bar 1, wherein the pressing tool 30 according to the FIGS. 3a, 3b was used to solve the clothing clips 20. With the same arrangement of the pressing tool as in the Figures 1b, 1c only the bending cheeks 33 were swung up and pushed the two pressure bars 41 even further than in the Figure 1c shown. In this over-pressing in the raised bending cheeks 33, the respective first end portion 21 is released from the projection 4 of the flat bar 1, as in FIG. 4 shown. Subsequently, the clothing clips can be removed from the flat bar 1 (see arrows f4).

In the Figures 5a, 6a and 5b, 6b Two exemplary embodiments of a method or a clothing clip according to the second aspect of the invention are shown. In the FIGS. 5a and 5b each of the lower part of a flat bar 1 and a clothing strip 10 is shown, each identical to those in the FIGS. 1 and 2 are formed corresponding parts. The inventive clothing clip 120 or 120 'according to the two embodiments of FIGS. 5a, 6a or 5b, 6b, however, consists in each case of two subsections 124, 126 and 124 ', 126' which engage in each case at their mutually facing, bent ends 125, 127 and 125 ', 127' to form a hook connection.

The difference between the two embodiments is that the mutually facing, interlockable ends 125, 127 and 125 ', 127' of the first and second sections 124, 126 and 124 ', 126' once with recesses between the bent portions ( FIGS. 5a, 6a ) and once continuously ( FIGS. 5b, 6b ) are formed.

The respective free ends or end portions 121, 122 and 121 ', 122' of the sections 124, 126 and 124 ', 126' assume the same function as the end sections 21, 22 of the clothing clip 20 according to FIG FIGS. 1 and 2 , Accordingly, the end portion 122 or 122 'of the subsection 126 or 126' respectively in Garniturstreifen 10 anchored while the end portion 121 and 121 'of the section 124 and 124' surrounds the undercut projection 4 of the flat bar 1.

The partial section 124 or 124 'thus has the first end section 121 or 121' of the clothing clip 120 or 120 'and also a middle section 123 or 123' belonging to the clothing clip 120 or 120 ', which is deformed in accordance with the second aspect of the invention , as described below.

While the clothing clip 20 according to the FIGS. 1 and 2 is preferably made of metal, this applies to the embodiment according to the FIGS. 5a and 5b preferably only for the subsection 126 or 126 '. The portion 124 and 124 ', however, is made entirely of a bimetal. Accordingly, the central portion 123 or 123 'made of this bimetal. At normal room temperature, the end section 121 (slightly convex here) or 121 '(slightly concave here) of the section 124 or 124' can hardly be pushed over the projection 4. This state "A" is in the left half of each FIGS. 5a and 5b shown. When heating the bimetal by means of a hot air device or similar. (see the three horizontal arrows with the letter "T" as an indication of the temperature increase), the curvature of the central portion 123 or 123 'is reduced and the portion 124 or 124' widens. In this state of the bimetal, the portion 124 or 124 'can be pressed against the projection 4, that the end portion 121 or 121' surrounds the projection 4 and after cooling of the bimetal a positive and non-positive connection between the flat bar 1, clothing strips 10th and clothing clip 120 is formed, s. State "B" in the respective right half of the picture.

To remove the clothing clips 120 or 120 ', only the heating of the middle section 123 or 123' is necessary, whereby it bulges again, releases from the projection 4 and the partial section 124 or 124 'can be removed in this position.

The described construction according to the second aspect of the invention has the advantage that the upper section 124 or 124 'can be used multiple times.

In the Figures 6a and 6b In each case, a partial section 124 or 124 'is shown in perspective, which extends in each case over the length of the flat bar 1, as intended. According to the embodiment of the FIG. 6a End portions 121 are provided at equal intervals, while along the underside, provided for the hook connection with the lower portion 126, cranked ends 125 are arranged. In this embodiment of the section 124, it is advisable to provide the section 126 (not correspondingly shown in perspective) with a corresponding section 127, which may optionally have openings therefor, into which the bent ends 125 can be hooked. In the embodiment according to the FIG. 6b On the other hand, the first and second end portions 121 ', 122' are continuous.

In the FIG. 7 a known card K is shown, wherein flakes are fed from a hopper F a feed roller 56 and a subsequent Briseur 58. The card K comprises a single master cylinder 50 (the so-called drum or drum), which is rotatably supported in a frame. The drum 50 works in a known manner with a revolving cover assembly 52, a fiber feeding system 54, which in particular includes the feed roller 56 and the breeze 58, and a fiber take-off system 60, comprising in particular a so-called pickup 62, together. In the pre, post and Unterkardierzonen the card K rod-shaped elements 55 may be appropriate. The fiber removal system 60 conveys the sliver 61 to a schematically indicated sliver storage A.

On said moving lid assembly 52 flat bars 1 are provided, wherein in the FIG. 3 only individual bars 1 are shown schematically. Currently used traveling lid assemblies 52 include a plurality of flat bars 1. The flat bars 1 are supported near their respective end faces by endless belts and moved against the rotational direction of the master cylinder 50. According to the invention, a card K has clothing clips 20 or 120 or 120 'according to the above description.

The invention has been explained in more detail with reference to embodiments. Variations within the scope of the claims or combinations thereof are also covered by the invention. For example, it is conceivable that a plurality of inventive clothing clips are arranged along each of a flat rod. Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, the clothing clip 120 or 120 'may be formed in one piece.

Claims (31)

1. A method for fixing a clothing strip (10) on a base surface of a flat rod (1) by means of at least one clothing clip (20; 120; 120') which comprises a first terminal section (21; 121; 121') for attachment to the flat rod (1) and a second terminal section (22; 122) for attachment to the clothing strip (10), characterised in that a central section (23; 123; 123') of the at least one clothing clip (20; 120; 120') provided between the first and the second terminal section (21, 22; 121, 122; 121', 122') is deformed directly before or after the clothing clip (20; 120; 120') has been placed against the flat rod (1).
2. The method according to claim 1, characterised in that after placing the clothing clip (20) against the flat rod, the central section (23) is plastically modified at least in sections by means of a pressing tool (30) to form at least one deformation zone (24) to produce a holding force.
3. The method according to claim 2, characterised in that the central section (23) is pressed into a recess (5) of the flat rod (1) at least in the area of the deformation zone (24) to be formed.
4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the central section is plastically deformed in such a manner that the deformation zone (24) is arranged freely in the recess (5) after the pressing-in.
5. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterised in that the plastic deformation of the clothing clip (20) is carried out by means of a pressing tool (30) which can be handled independently.
6. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterised in that prior to the formation of the deformation zone (24), the first terminal section (21) is bent from a loose position into a clamping position for clamping on the flat rod (1).
7. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterised in that the pressing tool (30) is used to bend the first terminal section (21), said tool having bending cheeks (33) for this purpose.
8. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterised in that for releasing the at least one clothing clip (20) the same pressing tool (30) as for its fastening is used.
9. The method according to claim 8, characterised in that for releasing the at least one clothing clip (20) the pressing tool (30) is applied to the clothing clip (20) in the same way as for its fastening and by overpressing the central section (23), the first and/or the second terminal section (21, 22) of the clothing clip (20) is released from the flat rod (1) or clothing strip (10).
10. The method according to claim 1, characterised in that a clothing clip (120' 120') with at least one bimetal section (123; 123') is used and the temperature of the bimetal section (123; 123') is varied during application in such a manner that the bimetal section (123; 123') becomes deformed at this temperature and as a result, the clothing clip (120; 120') clamps more loosely around the flat rod (1) and/or the clothing strip (10) than at the operating temperature of the relevant carding machine.
11. The method according to claim 10, characterised in that on application of the clothing clip (120; 120') the temperature is increased compared with the operating temperature in such a manner that the clothing clip (120; 120') can be brought into a loose clamping position on the flat rod (1) and/or the clothing strip (10) and when the temperature is reduced, the clothing clip (120; 120') contracts into a fixed clamping position in which the clothing strip (10) is held firmly on the flat rod (1).
12. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one clothing clip (20; 120; 120') is fastened on both sides of the flat rod (1).
13. A clothing clip for fixing a clothing strip (10) on a base surface of a flat rod (1) comprising a first terminal section (21; 121; 121') for attachment to the flat rod (1) and a second terminal section (22; 122; 122') for attachment to the clothing strip (10), characterised by a central section (23; 123; 123') provided between the first and the second terminal section (21, 22; 121, 122; 121', 122') which is configured in such a manner that it can be deformed, at least in sections, directly before or during placement of the clothing clip (20; 120; 120') against the flat rod (1).
14. The clothing clip according to claim 13, characterised in that the central section (23) can be plastically deformed at least in sections by means of a pressing tool (30) to form at least one deformation zone (24) to produce a holding force.
15. The clothing clip according to claim 14, characterised in that when the clothing clip (20) is pressed against the flat rod (1), the central section (23) can be located adjacent to a recess (5) of the flat rod (1) and can be pressed into this recess (5) at least in the area of the deformation zone (24) during the deformation.
16. The clothing clip according to claim 15, characterised in that the deformation zone (24) is arranged freely in the recess (5) after the pressing-in.
17. The clothing clip according to claim 13, characterised in that the central section (123) has at least one bimetal section.
18. The clothing clip according to claim 17, characterised in that this is formed of a plurality of separate partial sections (124, 126; 124', 126'), wherein at least one first partial section (124; 124') is made of bimetal and can be attached to the flat rod (1) and a second partial section (126; 126') can be attached to the clothing strip (10).
19. The clothing clip according to claim 18, characterised in that the two partial sections (124, 126; 124', 126') can be joined together, preferably by means of a hook connection (125, 127; 125', 127').
20. The clothing clip according to any one of claims 17 to 19, characterised in that the bimetal section (123; 123') is constructed in such a manner that when the temperature is varied compared with the operating temperature during operation of the relevant textile machine, it is expanded in such a manner that the clothing clip (120; 120') can be brought into a loose position for loosely embracing the flat rod (1) and/or the clothing strip (10) and that said bimetal strip (123; 123') is contracted at said operating temperature and the stand temperature into a clamping position in which the clothing strip (10) is held firmly on the flat rod (1).
21. A pressing tool for deforming a central section (23) of a clothing clip (20 according to one of claims 13 to 16 and for carrying out a method according to one of claim 2 to 9, characterised in that the tool (30) comprises at least one pressing strip or a mandrel, which is used to form or further develop a deformation zone (24) in the central section (23).
22. The pressing tool according to claim 21, characterised in that it comprises two opposite pressing strips (41) or mandrels which are aligned with respect to one another and can be moved towards one another.
23. The pressing tool according to claim 21 or 22, characterised in that it is formed as a pressing tool which can be handled independently, which can be actuated hydraulically, pneumatically or merely purely mechanically.
24. The pressing tool according to any one of claims 21 to 23, characterised in that it substantially has the length of the flat rods (1) to which the clothing clips (20) are fastened.
25. The pressing tool according to any one of claims 21 to 24, characterised in that it has a substantially U-shaped cross-section, wherein the inside width of the device approximately corresponds to the base area width of the flat rod (1).
26. The pressing tool according to claim 25, characterised in that the base leg (32) has at least two elevations (35) directed towards the clothing strip (10) which are used for spacing the tool (30) from the clothing needles (11) and/or for supporting the second terminal section (22).
27. The pressing tool according to claim 25 or 26, characterised in that the pressing strips (41) or mandrels are mounted in the two side legs (31).
28. The pressing tool according to any one of claims 21 to 27, characterised in that it has at least two opposing bending cheeks (33) which are preferably formed at the free ends of the side legs (31).
29. The pressing tool according to claim 28, characterised in that the bending cheeks (33) for bending and firmly clamping the first terminal section (21) of the clothing clip (20) on the flat rod (1) are constructed to that they can pivot inwards from a release position into a clamping position.
30. The pressing tool according to claim 28 or 29, characterised in that the bending cheeks (33) can be locked in the clamping position.
31. A carding machine with a carding segment comprising clothing strips (10) affixed by means of clothing clips (20; 120; 120') on flat rods (1) characterised in that the clothing clips (20; 120; 120') are formed according to any one of the preceding claims.

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