EP2307598B1 - Texturing machine - Google Patents

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EP2307598B1
EP2307598B1 EP09780604A EP09780604A EP2307598B1 EP 2307598 B1 EP2307598 B1 EP 2307598B1 EP 09780604 A EP09780604 A EP 09780604A EP 09780604 A EP09780604 A EP 09780604A EP 2307598 B1 EP2307598 B1 EP 2307598B1
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Klaus Bartkowiak
Detlef Oberstrass
Martin Fischer
Hans-Georg SCHRÖDER
Stefan Conrad
Jörg SCHIPPEL
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D02—YARNS; MECHANICAL FINISHING OF YARNS OR ROPES; WARPING OR BEAMING
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    • D02G1/02—Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns, or threads, giving them latent characteristics by twisting, fixing the twist and backtwisting, i.e. by imparting false twist
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  • the invention relates to a texturing machine with a plurality of processing stations for texturing a plurality of multifilament threads according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a generic texturing machine is from the EP 0 039 938 A1 known.
  • the processing points for guiding, drawing and texturing the threads have a plurality of delivery mechanisms and texturing units which are arranged along a machine longitudinal side.
  • a central heating device is provided, by means of which a plurality of threads can be simultaneously thermally treated.
  • the central heating device is arranged in the middle of the processing points, so that, depending on the position of the texturing units, texturing sections of different lengths are formed.
  • the texturing section is the guiding zone of the thread, in which the thread with a false twist is guided between the texturing unit and the heating device.
  • a texturing machine in which the processing stations are held in a parallel arrangement along a machine longitudinal side.
  • heaters are used, which extend substantially over the entire machine width and have a treatment channel for each processing point.
  • Such texturing machines allow the threads to be uniformly guided, stretched and textured in the processing stations. It is customary to arrange up to 216 or more processing points on a machine side next to each other.
  • such texturing machines require a considerable energy input, in particular for the thermal treatment of the threads.
  • the invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a texturing machine for texturing a variety of multifilament yarns, in which a uniform treatment for texturing and stretching the threads with low energy input is possible.
  • a texturing machine of the type described above characterized in that the one thread outlet of the heater associated texturing of the processing stations are held in a symmetrical arrangement to the heater so that the threads within the processing stations in the same length texturing can be guided.
  • the invention has the advantage that the processing units can be kept in the processing stations in a particularly compact arrangement, so that the texturing according to the invention over conventional texturing machines requires a much smaller footprint. Furthermore, all threads guided in the processing stations are textured under the same conditions.
  • the texturing sections of the same length in the processing stations allow the same thermal treatments also in the cooling zones formed between the texturing units and the heating device and the same spin reverse transfers from the texturing unit to the heating device.
  • the central heating system also offers the possibility of a heat treatment of all threads brought together in a small space. Thus, the expenses for insulation and heating means can be reduced to a minimum.
  • the development of the invention is particularly advantageous, in which the texturing units downstream in the yarn path delivery works the processing stations are kept as individual deliveries in a symmetrical arrangement to the heater.
  • godet delivery systems can be used, which enable a particularly gentle thread guidance.
  • the arrangement has been found in which the heating device is oriented vertically and in which the texturing are held at a distance from the yarn outlet of the heater in a part-circular arrangement next to each other. This makes it possible to realize particularly user-friendly threadlines within the texturing machine, which are easy to operate, for example, at the start of the process.
  • the development of the invention is preferably used, in which the heating device upstream in the thread run delivery mechanisms of the processing stations are held as individual deliveries in a symmetrical arrangement to a thread inlet of the heater.
  • the guide paths between the heater upstream individual supplies and a thread inlet of the heater within the processing points be formed the same length.
  • all stretch lengths are formed the same length within the processing points.
  • a particularly favorable arrangement can be achieved in that the thread inlet is formed on a lower side and the thread outlet on an upper side of the heating device and that the texturing units are arranged in a plane above the heating device.
  • the thread feeds can be advantageously formed in a lower region of the machine.
  • a shrinkage treatment is carried out after the texturing, for which purpose the threads must be reheated.
  • the heating device has at least two separate treatment channels, which are simultaneously passed through a plurality of threads for thermal treatment.
  • the filaments can thus be heated to texturize within the heater and, after texturing, heated by the heater for shrinking during a second pass.
  • the formation of the texturing machine according to the invention is preferably selected such that the thread inlet of one of the treatment channels and the thread outlet of the other treatment channel are formed at one end of the heater, so that the threads in the Treatment channels are in opposite directions feasible.
  • the treatment channels of the heating device are designed or heated in such a way that the threads are tempered differently with different lengths of guide length or with different lengths of guide length.
  • the individual requirements for texturing the threads and for shrinkage treatment of the threads can be optimally realized.
  • the development of texturing machine according to the invention is particularly suitable in which the heater has a plurality of heatable heating tubes, wherein in each of the heating tubes at least one of the threads is feasible.
  • the heating tubes may be arranged, for example, bundle-shaped to be heated together by a heating medium.
  • different insulating materials can be assigned to the heating pipes in order, for example, to realize temperature differences in the heating pipes.
  • each processing point is assigned a separate presentation station for removing a thread from a supply spool.
  • the feed stations can also advantageously be arranged symmetrically with respect to the heating device in such a way that the free guide paths of the threads in adjacent processing points are substantially the same length.
  • winders associated with the processing stations for winding the textured yarn in a symmetrical arrangement for heating device can be kept such that the free guide paths of the threads in adjacent processing points are substantially the same length.
  • the feeding stations and the winding devices are divided according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention into several processing groups, wherein the processing groups of the feeding station and the winding device are arranged symmetrically to the heater.
  • the processing group of the feed station and the take-up device form two orthogonally aligned machine longitudinal sides, wherein the feed stations are held in a gate between two sub-groups of take-up devices and wherein the two sub-groups of the take-up devices are arranged along the machine longitudinal side.
  • the processing groups of feed stations and take-up devices are thereby preferably held in a square arrangement with a total of four machine longitudinal sides, wherein the heating device is arranged in a central setting area. This allows all Doffus from the outside of the machine run.
  • the process work for applying the thread for example, can be performed inside in a space between the preliminary stations and the take-up devices as well as the heater.
  • the heater is formed by a plurality of separate heating modules and assigned to the individual processing groups of feed station and take-up.
  • the one of the processing groups associated feed stations, winders, heating modules, delivery mechanisms and texturing units are combined to form a machine module, the machine modules are independently controllable.
  • four processing groups could thus advantageously be created which are separately and independently controllable and operable.
  • the texturing machine according to the invention is distinguished by a very compact and energy-saving machine concept which can be used both for automated texturing machines and for partially automated textile machines.
  • FIG. 1 a first embodiment of the texturing according to the invention is shown schematically.
  • FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment only a few processing points are arranged side by side.
  • such texturing machines have a plurality of one hundred, two hundred or more processing stations.
  • FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment a total of five processing points 1.1 to 1.5 are shown.
  • Each of the processing points 1.1 to 1.5 is constructed identically to lead in each of the processing points 1.1 to 1.5 each have a thread 5, stretch and texture.
  • a thread 5 in a presentation station 2 by means of a Feed bobbin 14 submitted.
  • the presentation station 2 can be arranged, for example, with adjacent presentation stations in a gate.
  • a group of presentation stations 2 is formed by a gate having a group of supply bobbins 14.
  • the feed station 2 is associated with a head thread guide 3, so that the thread on the head thread guide 3 above the head of the supply spool 14 is removable.
  • the thread 5 is guided through a first delivery mechanism 4.
  • the first delivery mechanism 4 is formed as a single delivery with a multiple looped godet 18.1.
  • the first delivery mechanism 4 is followed by a central heating device 6, through which all threads of the processing points 1.1 to 1.5 are simultaneously guided for heating.
  • the heating device 6 at one end a thread inlet 21 and at the opposite end to a yarn outlet 22.
  • a winding device 10 which winds the textured yarn 5 to form a coil 12.
  • the winding device on a bobbin holder 24 and a drive roller 11 which drives the coil 12 during winding evenly.
  • the drive roller 11 is arranged upstream of a traversing device 13, so that the thread 5 is wound in a cross winding.
  • the texturing units 7 associated with the thread outlet 22 of the heating device 6 are held in a symmetrical arrangement with respect to the heating device 6 in such a way that the threads within the Processing points 1.1 to 1.5 can be performed in the same length Textierumblen.
  • FIG. 1 In the processing station 1.1, the texturing path between the yarn outlet 22 and the texturing unit 7 is identified by the reference symbol T. Within the Texturierrange the cooling device 8 is arranged. In each of the illustrated processing points 1.1 to 1.5, the texturing zone T is the same length.
  • all the guide paths S 1 and S 2 between the first delivery mechanisms 4, the heating device 6 and the second delivery mechanisms 9 in the processing stations 1.1 to 1.5 have the same length.
  • the feed stations 2 and the winders 10 are arranged side by side in a parallel arrangement, so that parallel to the feed stations 2, a machine longitudinal side and parallel to the winders 10 forms a second machine longitudinal side.
  • the bobbin transport of both the feed bobbins and the finished wound bobbins is thus preferably carried out by the machine longitudinal sides associated operating gears. In principle, however, it is also possible to arrange the feeding stations 2 and the winding devices 10 symmetrically at the same distance from the central heating device 6.
  • FIG. 2 and 3 a further embodiment of a texturing machine according to the invention is shown, in which the feed stations and the take-up devices are arranged symmetrically at equal distances from the heater.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view and in FIG. 3 schematically shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment.
  • a total of twelve processing stations 1.1 to 1.12 are assigned to a central heating device 6.
  • the heating device 6 is arranged in a middle adjustment range of the machine.
  • the process units of the processing points 1.1 to 1.12 are each held in a part-circular arrangement at a distance from the heater 6 side by side.
  • the heater 6 forms the center of the machine arrangement. All other process units are arranged in a star-shaped distribution around the heating device 6.
  • the processing units of the same type as, for example, the texturing units 7 have in the processing stations 1.1 to 1.12 in each case an equal distance from the heater, so that the same amount of texturing within the processing points 1.1 to 1.12 result.
  • the processing points 1.1 to 1.12 are identical in their construction and arrangement of the process units. In that regard, the basic structure of the processing points 1.1 to 1.12 using the example of one of the processing points will be described below.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of two mirror-image opposing processing stations 1.3 and 1.10 shown.
  • the processing station 1.3 has a feed station 2, which is arranged at the greatest distance from the heater in the outer region of the machine.
  • the presentation station 2 contains a Feed bobbin 14, from which a thread 5 is withdrawn via a first delivery mechanism 4.
  • a head thread guide 3 is arranged.
  • the first delivery mechanism 4 is formed by a galette 18.1 and an overflow roller 17.1.
  • the godet 18.1 is driven by the godet motor 16.1.
  • the godet 18.1 and the overflow roller 17.1 is repeatedly wrapped by the thread 5.
  • the thread 5 is guided to a thread inlet 21.1 of the heating device 6.
  • the heating device 6 is vertically aligned and has the thread inlet 21.1 on the underside.
  • a thread outlet 22.1 is formed on the opposite upper side.
  • the thread inlet 21.1 and the thread outlet 22.1 are formed at the ends of a treatment channel 23.1.
  • the treatment channel 23.1 is designed to be heatable within the heating device 6.
  • the treatment channel 23.1 is formed by a heating tube 25 which can be heated, for example, by steam or electrical heating means.
  • the yarn inlet 21.1 and the yarn outlet 22.1 are each assigned an inlet yarn guide 19.1 and an outlet yarn guide 20.1, by means of which the incoming or outgoing yarn 5 is deflected.
  • the processing station 1.3 has a cooling device 8, a texturing unit 7 and a second delivery mechanism 9.
  • the cooling device 8, the texturing unit 7 and the second delivery mechanism 9 are arranged one behind the other for a straight thread run, wherein the texturing unit 7 limits the texturing zone.
  • the second delivery mechanism 9 is formed by a godet 18.2 and an overflow roller 17.2, wherein the godet 18.2 is driven by the godet motor 16.2.
  • the galette 18.2 of the second delivery mechanism 9 is driven at a higher peripheral speed relative to the godet 18.1 of the first delivery mechanism 4, so that the thread 5 is stretched within the texturing zone.
  • the guide path of the thread 5 between the first delivery mechanism 4 and the second delivery mechanism 9 is the same length.
  • the yarn 5 is deflected at the second delivery mechanism 9 by 180 ° and returned to the heating device 6.
  • a second separate treatment channel 23.2 is formed, through which an aftertreatment of the textured yarn 5 can be carried out.
  • the second treatment channel 23.2 has a thread inlet 21.2 on the upper side of the heating device 6 and a thread outlet 22.2 on the underside.
  • the treatment channel 23.2 is also formed in this embodiment by a heating tube 25 which is heated by heating means not shown here. In this case, it is possible to carry out a different temperature control of the treatment channels 23.1 and 23.2 by changing the insulation or by separate heating means, so that 6 different heatings occur at the same length guide routes within the heater.
  • a third delivery mechanism 15 is provided below the heater 6, which is also formed by a driven godet 18.3 and a freely rotatable overflow roller 17.3.
  • a speed difference required for a shrinking treatment is set between the godets 18.2 of the second delivery mechanism 9 and the godet 18.3 of the third delivery mechanism 15.
  • the inlet yarn guide 19.2 and the Auslrawfaden investigating 20.2 may be formed by pulleys or deflecting pins.
  • the third delivery mechanism 15, a winding device 10 is downstream in the processing station 1.3.
  • the winding device 10 has a bobbin holder 24, on which a coil 12 to be wound is rotatably held.
  • the coil 12 its circumference is applied to a drive roller 11 through which the spool 12 is driven at a constant peripheral speed.
  • the drive roller 11 is preceded by a traversing device 13 in the yarn path, so that the textured yarn 5 is wound into a cross-wound bobbin.
  • a deflection bar 33 is arranged between the third delivery mechanism 15 and the take-up device 10, through which the thread 5 is guided to the take-up device 10.
  • the structure of the processing units shown in this embodiment is exemplary and contains only the essential processing units for guiding, stretching and texturing of the thread.
  • it is customary to wet the thread 5 in front of the winding device 10 with a preparation agent.
  • a preparation device is provided between the third delivery mechanism 15 and the take-up device 10.
  • vortex the thread before shrinking and after texturing.
  • a swirling device and a further delivery mechanism can be arranged in the guide path between the second delivery mechanism 9 and the thread inlet 21.2 of the heating device 6.
  • the winders 10 have a width which is substantially greater than the width of upstream in the processing station delivery mechanisms 4, 9 and 15.
  • a width of the winding usually a total of three juxtaposed texturing zones adjacent processing stations arrange , so that adjacent take-up devices are held one above the other like a pile.
  • the operation for changing the bobbin from an inner operation passage 34.
  • the operation gear 34 is formed in the space between the heater 6 and the winding devices 10 of the processing points 1.1 to 1.12.
  • an operation gear 35 is also formed, which is used to transport the supply bobbins 14 to the Reproduction stations 2 is used.
  • the application of the threads in the processing points 1.1 to 1.12 at the beginning of the process takes place from the inner operation passage 34.
  • an access 32 is formed between the processing stations 1.1 and 1.12, through which the inner operating passage 34 is connected to the outer operating passage 35.
  • FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 is characterized by the fact that within the processing points 1.1 and 1.12, all guide tracks and texturing distances are of the same length. In that regard, each of the threads within the processing stations 1.1 to 1.12 under the same conditions withdrawn, stirred, stretched, textured and wound up.
  • FIG. 4 illustrated embodiment of the texturing machine according to the invention suitable.
  • FIG. 4 a plan view of the embodiment is shown.
  • the exemplary embodiment has a heating device 6 arranged in a central setting region.
  • the heater 6 are assigned a total of ninety-six processing points, which are arranged symmetrically to the heater 6.
  • Each of the processing points is identical and has a basic structure, as already to the FIG. 3 described on. In that regard, reference is made to the above description.
  • the feed stations and the take-up devices are divided into several processing groups 26.1, 26.2, 26.3 and 26.4.
  • Each of the processing groups 26.1 to 26.4, the feed stations 2 and the winders 10 form two orthogonal to each other aligned machine longitudinal sides.
  • the processing group 26.1 thus forms outwardly the machine longitudinal sides 31.1 and 31.2.
  • the presentation stations 2 are arranged in a gate 29, the gate 29 being arranged between two subgroups 27.1 and 27.2 of the winding devices 10.
  • the take-up devices 10 are held in the form of a trough by a winding module 28 which extends in each case in the subgroups 27.1 and 27.2 along the machine longitudinal side 31.1 and 31.2.
  • the subgroup 27.1 of the take-up device 10 forms the machine longitudinal side 31.1 and the subgroup 27.2 of the take-up device 10 the machine longitudinal side 31.2.
  • the processing groups 26.1 and 26.4 are arranged around the heating device 6 in a square arrangement, resulting in a total of four machine longitudinal sides 31.1 to 31.4. In the corner areas, the gates 29 of the processing groups 26.1 to 26.4 are arranged in each case.
  • the heating device is formed by a plurality of separate heating modules, each of the processing groups 26.1 to 26.4 each having a heating module 30 is assigned.
  • the processing groups 26.1 to 26.4 associated processing points are combined control to a machine module 36.1 to 36.4.
  • the machine modules 36.1 to 36.4 can be controlled independently of each other, so that the processing groups 26.1 to 26.4 associated processing stations are operated in groups within the entire machine and controllable.
  • the operation for creating the threads within the processing points at the beginning of the process takes place from an inner operation passage 34 which is formed between the winding modules 28 and the heating device 6.
  • the bobbin change and the loading of the gate 29 with new supply bobbins is carried out by an external service gear 35, which extends along the machine longitudinal sides 31.1 to 31.4.
  • the inner operating passage 34 is connected to the outer one Operation 35 connected.
  • the accesses 32 are each formed between adjacent processing groups 26.2 and 26.3 and so on.
  • the texturing units are preferably formed by so-called friction false-twist devices in which a plurality of friction disks are driven on a total of three friction spindles and in which the yarn is guided in an overlapping region of the friction disks for producing the false twist.
  • both cooling rails and cooling tubes can be used as cooling devices on which the thread is guided with contact.
  • Essential for the invention is that the center of the machine is formed by a heating device. This makes it possible to realize high energy savings for the thermal treatment of the filaments. In addition, very compact heaters can be realized with low insulation.

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A texturing machine is described comprising a plurality of processing points for texturing a plurality of multifilament threads. The texturing machine comprises a plurality of delivery mechanisms per processing point and a texturing system for guiding, drawing and texturing one of the threads. A central heating device is associated with the processing points for thermal treatment of a plurality of threads, wherein the texturing systems within the processing points downstream of the heating device each delimit a texturing distance. In order to treat all threads qualitatively the same, according to the invention the texturing systems of the processing points associated with a thread outlet of the heating device are held in a symmetrical arrangement with respect to the heating device such that the threads within the processing points can be guided in texturing distances of the same length.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Texturiermaschine mit mehreren Bearbeitungsstellen zum Texturieren einer Mehrzahl multifiler Fäden gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a texturing machine with a plurality of processing stations for texturing a plurality of multifilament threads according to the preamble of claim 1.

Eine gattungsgemäße Texturiermaschine ist aus der EP 0 039 938 A1 bekannt.A generic texturing machine is from the EP 0 039 938 A1 known.

Bei der bekannten Texturiermaschine weisen die Bearbeitungsstellen zum Führen, Verstrecken und Texturieren der Fäden mehrere Lieferwerke und Texturieraggregate auf, die entlang einer Maschinenlängsseite angeordnet sind. Um die für den Texturierprozess erforderliche thermische Behandlung der Fäden durchführen zu können, ist eine zentrale Heizeinrichtung vorgesehen, durch welche mehrere Fäden gleichzeitig thermisch behandelbar sind. Die zentrale Heizeinrichtung ist mittig zu den Bearbeitungsstellen angeordnet, so dass je nach Lage der Texturieraggregate sich unterschiedlich lange Texturierstrecken ausbilden. Die Texturierstrecke ist die Führungszone des Fadens, in welcher der mit einem Falschdrall behaftete Faden zwischen dem Texturieraggregat und der Heizeinrichtung geführt ist. So ist allgemein bekannt, dass zur Erzeugung einer texturierten Struktur des Fadens dieser innerhalb der Heizeinrichtung im gedrallten Zustand auf eine Behandlungstemperatur erwärmt wird, die oberhalb der Glasumwandlungstemperatur des Fadenmaterials liegt. So lässt sich innerhalb der Texturierzone gleichzeitig eine Fadenverstreckung ausführen.In the known texturing machine, the processing points for guiding, drawing and texturing the threads have a plurality of delivery mechanisms and texturing units which are arranged along a machine longitudinal side. In order to be able to carry out the thermal treatment of the threads required for the texturing process, a central heating device is provided, by means of which a plurality of threads can be simultaneously thermally treated. The central heating device is arranged in the middle of the processing points, so that, depending on the position of the texturing units, texturing sections of different lengths are formed. The texturing section is the guiding zone of the thread, in which the thread with a false twist is guided between the texturing unit and the heating device. Thus, it is well known that in order to produce a textured structure of the thread, it is heated within the heating device in the state of being twisted to a treatment temperature which is above the glass transition temperature of the thread material. Thus, a thread draw can be carried out simultaneously within the texturing zone.

Bei der bekannten Texturiermaschine besteht das Problem, dass in den Bearbeitungsstellen jeweils unterschiedliche Längen der Texturierstrecken vorherrschen. Somit lassen sich nur ungleichmäßige Texturierungen in den Fäden erzeugen. Insbesondere in den Texturierstrecken zwischen der Heizeinrichtung und den Texturieraggregaten treten aufgrund der Längendifferenzen unterschiedliche Abkühlungen sowie unterschiedliche Drallübertragungen auf. Aus diesem Grund haben sich derartige Texturiermaschinen in der Praxis nicht durchsetzen können.In the known texturing machine there is the problem that in each case different lengths of texturing prevail in the processing stations. Thus, only uneven texturing in the threads can be produced. In particular, in the Texturierstrecken between the heater and the Texturieraggregaten occur due to the differences in length different cooling as well as different spin transmissions. For this reason, such texturing have not been able to prevail in practice.

Aus der DE 37 23 200 A1 ist eine Texturiermaschine bekannt, bei welcher die Bearbeitungsstellen in einer parallelen Anordnung entlang einer Maschinenlängsseite gehalten sind. Hierbei sind Heizeinrichtungen verwendet, die sich im Wesentlichen über die gesamte Maschinenbreite erstrecken und zu jeder Bearbeitungsstelle einen Behandlungskanal aufweisen. Derartige Texturiermaschinen ermöglichen, dass die Fäden in den Bearbeitungsstellen gleichmäßig geführt, verstreckt und texturiert werden. Dabei ist es üblich, bis zu 216 oder mehr Bearbeitungsstellen an einer Maschinenlängsseite nebeneinander anzuordnen. Derartige Texturiermaschinen erfordern jedoch insbesondere zur thermischen Behandlung der Fäden einen erheblichen Energieeinsatz.From the DE 37 23 200 A1 For example, a texturing machine is known in which the processing stations are held in a parallel arrangement along a machine longitudinal side. In this case, heaters are used, which extend substantially over the entire machine width and have a treatment channel for each processing point. Such texturing machines allow the threads to be uniformly guided, stretched and textured in the processing stations. It is customary to arrange up to 216 or more processing points on a machine side next to each other. However, such texturing machines require a considerable energy input, in particular for the thermal treatment of the threads.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Texturiermaschine zum Texturieren einer Vielzahl multifiler Fäden zu schaffen, bei welcher eine gleichmäßige Behandlung zum Texturieren und Verstrecken der Fäden bei geringem Energieeinsatz möglich ist.The invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a texturing machine for texturing a variety of multifilament yarns, in which a uniform treatment for texturing and stretching the threads with low energy input is possible.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Texturiermaschine der eingangs beschriebenen Art dadurch gelöst, dass die einem Fadenauslass der Heizeinrichtung zugeordneten Texturieraggregate der Bearbeitungsstellen in einer symmetrischen Anordnung zur Heizeinrichtung derart gehalten sind, dass die Fäden innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstellen in gleich langen Texturierstrecken führbar sind.This object is achieved by a texturing machine of the type described above, characterized in that the one thread outlet of the heater associated texturing of the processing stations are held in a symmetrical arrangement to the heater so that the threads within the processing stations in the same length texturing can be guided.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind durch die Merkmale und Merkmalskombinationen der jeweiligen Unteransprüche definiert.Advantageous developments of the invention are defined by the features and feature combinations of the respective subclaims.

Die Erfindung besitzt den Vorteil, dass die Prozessaggregate in den Bearbeitungsstellen in einer besonders kompakten Anordnung gehalten werden können, so dass die erfindungsgemäße Texturiermaschine gegenüber herkömmlichen Texturiermaschinen einen wesentlich geringeren Platzbedarf erfordert. Des Weiteren werden alle in den Bearbeitungsstellen geführten Fäden unter gleichen Bedingungen texturiert. Die gleich langen Texturierstrecken in den Bearbeitungsstellen ermöglichen gleiche thermische Behandlungen auch in den zwischen den Texturieraggregaten und der Heizeinrichtung ausgebildeten Kühlzonen und gleiche Drallrückübertragungen von dem Texturieraggregat bis zur Heizeinrichtung. Die zentrale Heizeinrichtung bietet zudem die Möglichkeit einer auf engem Raum zusammengeführte Wärmebehandlung aller Fäden. Damit können die Aufwendungen für Isolierungen und Heizmittel auf ein Minimum reduziert werden.The invention has the advantage that the processing units can be kept in the processing stations in a particularly compact arrangement, so that the texturing according to the invention over conventional texturing machines requires a much smaller footprint. Furthermore, all threads guided in the processing stations are textured under the same conditions. The texturing sections of the same length in the processing stations allow the same thermal treatments also in the cooling zones formed between the texturing units and the heating device and the same spin reverse transfers from the texturing unit to the heating device. The central heating system also offers the possibility of a heat treatment of all threads brought together in a small space. Thus, the expenses for insulation and heating means can be reduced to a minimum.

Um möglichst gleich lange Führungsstrecken in den Bearbeitungsstellen zu erhalten, ist die Weiterbildung der Erfindung besonders vorteilhaft, bei welcher die den Texturieraggregaten im Fadenlauf nachgeordneten Lieferwerke der Bearbeitungsstellen als Einzellieferwerke in einer symmetrischen Anordnung zur Heizeinrichtung gehalten sind. So lassen sich beispielsweise Galettenlieferwerke einsetzen, die eine besonders schonende Fadenführung ermöglichen.In order to obtain as long as possible guide paths in the processing stations, the development of the invention is particularly advantageous, in which the texturing units downstream in the yarn path delivery works the processing stations are kept as individual deliveries in a symmetrical arrangement to the heater. Thus, for example, godet delivery systems can be used, which enable a particularly gentle thread guidance.

Als besonders vorteilhaft zur Raumausnutzung hat sich die Anordnung herausgestellt, bei welcher die Heizeinrichtung vertikal ausgerichtet ist und bei welcher die Texturieraggregate mit Abstand zu dem Fadenauslass der Heizeinrichtung in einer teilkreisförmigen Anordnung nebeneinander gehalten sind. Damit lassen sich besonders bedienungsfreundliche Fadenläufe innerhalb der Texturiermaschine realisieren, die beispielsweise zu Prozessbeginn einfach bedienbar sind.To be particularly advantageous for space utilization, the arrangement has been found in which the heating device is oriented vertically and in which the texturing are held at a distance from the yarn outlet of the heater in a part-circular arrangement next to each other. This makes it possible to realize particularly user-friendly threadlines within the texturing machine, which are easy to operate, for example, at the start of the process.

Um gleichmäßige Strecklängen beim Verstrecken der Fäden in den Bearbeitungsstellen zu erhalten, ist die Weiterbildung der Erfindung bevorzugt verwendet, bei welcher die der Heizeinrichtung im Fadenlauf vorgeordneten Lieferwerke der Bearbeitungsstellen als Einzellieferwerke in einer symmetrischen Anordnung zu einem Fadeneinlass der Heizeinrichtung gehalten sind. Damit können die Führungsstrecken zwischen den der Heizeinrichtung vorgeordneten Einzellieferwerken und einem Fadeneinlass der Heizeinrichtung innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstellen gleich lang ausgebildet sein. Damit sind alle Strecklängen innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstellen gleich lang ausgebildet.In order to obtain uniform stretching lengths during stretching of the threads in the processing points, the development of the invention is preferably used, in which the heating device upstream in the thread run delivery mechanisms of the processing stations are held as individual deliveries in a symmetrical arrangement to a thread inlet of the heater. Thus, the guide paths between the heater upstream individual supplies and a thread inlet of the heater within the processing points be formed the same length. Thus, all stretch lengths are formed the same length within the processing points.

Eine besonders günstige Anordnung lässt sich dadurch erreichen, dass der Fadeneinlass an einer Unterseite und der Fadenauslass an einer Oberseite der Heizeinrichtung ausgebildet ist und dass die Texturieraggregate in einer Ebene oberhalb der Heizeinrichtung angeordnet sind. Damit lassen sich die Fadenzuführungen vorteilhaft in einem unteren Bereich der Maschine ausbilden.A particularly favorable arrangement can be achieved in that the thread inlet is formed on a lower side and the thread outlet on an upper side of the heating device and that the texturing units are arranged in a plane above the heating device. Thus, the thread feeds can be advantageously formed in a lower region of the machine.

Je nach Fadentyp und Fadenmaterial wird nach der Texturierung eine Schrumpfbehandlung durchgeführt, wozu die Fäden erneut erwärmt werden müssen. Insoweit ist die Weiterbildung der Erfindung besonders vorteilhaft, bei welcher die Heizeinrichtung zumindest zwei separate Behandlungskanäle aufweist, die gleichzeitig von mehreren Fäden zur thermischen Behandlung durchlaufen werden. Die Fäden lassen sich so zum Texturieren innerhalb der Heizeinrichtung erwärmen und nach der Texturierung bei einem zweiten Durchlauf durch die Heizeinrichtung zur Schrumpfbehandlung erwärmen.Depending on the thread type and thread material, a shrinkage treatment is carried out after the texturing, for which purpose the threads must be reheated. In that regard, the development of the invention is particularly advantageous, in which the heating device has at least two separate treatment channels, which are simultaneously passed through a plurality of threads for thermal treatment. The filaments can thus be heated to texturize within the heater and, after texturing, heated by the heater for shrinking during a second pass.

Um möglichst die freien Führungsstrecken der Fäden innerhalb der Maschine kurz zu halten, ist die Ausbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Texturiermaschine bevorzugt derart gewählt, dass der Fadeneinlass einer der Behandlungskanäle und der Fadenauslass des anderen Behandlungskanals an einem Ende der Heizeinrichtung ausgebildet sind, so dass die Fäden in den Behandlungskanälen gegensinnig führbar sind.In order to keep as short as possible the free guide paths of the threads within the machine, the formation of the texturing machine according to the invention is preferably selected such that the thread inlet of one of the treatment channels and the thread outlet of the other treatment channel are formed at one end of the heater, so that the threads in the Treatment channels are in opposite directions feasible.

Des Weiteren sind die Behandlungskanäle der Heizeinrichtung derart beschaffen oder derart beheizbar, dass die Fäden mit gleich langen Führungslängen oder mit unterschiedlich langen Führungslängen unterschiedlich temperiert sind. Damit können die individuellen Erfordernisse zum Texturieren der Fäden und zur Schrumpfbehandlung der Fäden optimal realisiert werden. Hierzu könnten die Behandlungskanale innerhalb der Heizeinrichtung auch mit unterschiedlichen Längen ausgebildet sein.Furthermore, the treatment channels of the heating device are designed or heated in such a way that the threads are tempered differently with different lengths of guide length or with different lengths of guide length. Thus, the individual requirements for texturing the threads and for shrinkage treatment of the threads can be optimally realized. This could be the Treatment channels within the heater also be formed with different lengths.

Um bei der Vielzahl der Fäden innerhalb der Heizeinrichtung separate Führungen zu ermöglichen, ist die Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Texturiermaschine besonders geeignet, bei welcher die Heizeinrichtung eine Mehrzahl von beheizbaren Heizrohren aufweist, wobei in jedem der Heizrohre zumindest einer der Fäden führbar ist. Die Heizrohre können beispielsweise bündelförmig angeordnet sein, um gemeinsam über ein Heizmittel beheizt zu werden. Hierbei lassen sich unterschiedliche Isoliermaterialien den Heizrohren zuordnen, um beispielsweise Temperaturunterschiede in den Heizrohren zu verwirklichen.In order to allow for the plurality of threads within the heater separate guides, the development of texturing machine according to the invention is particularly suitable in which the heater has a plurality of heatable heating tubes, wherein in each of the heating tubes at least one of the threads is feasible. The heating tubes may be arranged, for example, bundle-shaped to be heated together by a heating medium. In this case, different insulating materials can be assigned to the heating pipes in order, for example, to realize temperature differences in the heating pipes.

Zur kontinuierlichen Texturierung der multifilen Fäden ist jeder Bearbeitungsstelle eine separate Vorlagestation zum Abziehen eines Fadens von einer Vorlagespule zugeordnet. Hierbei lassen sich die Vorlagestationen ebenfalls vorteilhaft symmetrisch zur Heizeinrichtung derart anordnen, dass die freien Führungsstrecken der Fäden in benachbarten Bearbeitungsstellen im Wesentlichen gleich lang sind.For continuous texturing of the multifilament threads, each processing point is assigned a separate presentation station for removing a thread from a supply spool. In this case, the feed stations can also advantageously be arranged symmetrically with respect to the heating device in such a way that the free guide paths of the threads in adjacent processing points are substantially the same length.

Zudem können auch die den Bearbeitungsstellen zugeordneten Aufwickeleinrichtungen zum Aufspulen des texturierten Fadens in einer symmetrischen Anordnung zur Heizreinrichtung derart gehalten werden, dass die freien Führungsstrecken der Fäden in benachbarten Bearbeitungsstellen im Wesentlichen gleich lang sind.In addition, the winders associated with the processing stations for winding the textured yarn in a symmetrical arrangement for heating device can be kept such that the free guide paths of the threads in adjacent processing points are substantially the same length.

Grundsätzlich besteht jedoch auch die Möglichkeit, dass die Vorlagestationen und die Aufwickeleinrichtungen gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung in mehrere Bearbeitungsgruppen aufgeteilt sind, wobei die Bearbeitungsgruppen der Vorlagestation und der Aufwickeleinrichtung symmetrisch zur Heizeinrichtung angeordnet sind.In principle, however, there is also the possibility that the feeding stations and the winding devices are divided according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention into several processing groups, wherein the processing groups of the feeding station and the winding device are arranged symmetrically to the heater.

Um das Auswechseln der Vorlagespulen und das Wechseln der Vollspulen in den Aufwickeleinrichtungen von einem Bediengang heraus vornehmen zu können, ist die Weiterbildung der Erfindung bevorzugt ausgebildet, bei welcher die Bearbeitungsgruppe der Vorlagestation und der Aufwickeleinrichtung zwei orthogonal zueinander ausgerichtete Maschinenlängsseiten bilden, wobei die Vorlagestationen in einem Gatter zwischen zwei Teilgruppen der Aufwickeleinrichtungen gehalten sind und wobei die beiden Teilgruppen der Aufwickeleinrichtungen entlang der Maschinenlängsseite angeordnet sind. Damit lassen sich von den Maschinenlängsseiten her sowohl die Aufwickeleinrichtungen als auch die Vorlagestationen im Gatter bedienen.In order to make the replacement of the supply bobbins and changing the full bobbins in the take-up of an operation gear out is the development of the invention is preferably formed, wherein the processing group of the feed station and the take-up device form two orthogonally aligned machine longitudinal sides, wherein the feed stations are held in a gate between two sub-groups of take-up devices and wherein the two sub-groups of the take-up devices are arranged along the machine longitudinal side. Thus, both the rewinding devices and the pre-positioning stations in the gate can be operated from the longitudinal machine sides.

Die Bearbeitungsgruppen von Vorlagestationen und Aufwickeleinrichtungen werden dabei bevorzugt in einer quadratischen Anordnung mit insgesamt vier Maschinenlängsseiten gehalten, wobei die Heizeinrichtung in einem mittleren Stellbereich angeordnet ist. Damit lassen sich alle Doffarbeiten von außen an der Maschine ausführen. Die Prozessarbeiten beispielsweise zum Anlegen des Fadens können dagegen im Innern in einem Zwischenraum zwischen den Vorlagestationen und den Aufwickeleinrichtungen sowie der Heizeinrichtung ausgeführt werden.The processing groups of feed stations and take-up devices are thereby preferably held in a square arrangement with a total of four machine longitudinal sides, wherein the heating device is arranged in a central setting area. This allows all Doffarbeiten from the outside of the machine run. On the other hand, the process work for applying the thread, for example, can be performed inside in a space between the preliminary stations and the take-up devices as well as the heater.

Um bei einer Vielzahl von über hundert Bearbeitungsstellen eine einfache und schnelle Bedienbarkeit aller Bearbeitungsstellen zu erhalten, ist gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung, die Heizeinrichtung durch mehrere separate Heizmodule gebildet und den einzelnen Bearbeitungsgruppen von Vorlagestation und Aufwickeleinrichtungen zugeordnet. Hierbei sind die einer der Bearbeitungsgruppen zugeordneten Vorlagestationen, Aufwickeleinrichtungen, Heizmodule, Lieferwerke und Texturieraggregate zu einem Maschinenmodul kombiniert, wobei die Maschinenmodule unabhängig voneinander steuerbar sind. Bei einer quadratischen Anordnung der Bearbeitungsgruppen könnten somit vorteilhaft vier Bearbeitungsgruppen geschaffen werden, die separat und unabhängig voneinander steuerbar und bedienbar sind.In order to obtain a simple and fast operation of all processing points at a plurality of over a hundred processing points, according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the heater is formed by a plurality of separate heating modules and assigned to the individual processing groups of feed station and take-up. In this case, the one of the processing groups associated feed stations, winders, heating modules, delivery mechanisms and texturing units are combined to form a machine module, the machine modules are independently controllable. In the case of a square arrangement of the processing groups, four processing groups could thus advantageously be created which are separately and independently controllable and operable.

Die erfindungsgemäße Texturiermaschine zeichnet sich durch ein sehr kompaktes und Energie einsparendes Maschinenkonzept aus, das sowohl für automatisierte Texturiermaschinen als auch für teilautomatisierte Textilmaschinen einsetzbar ist.The texturing machine according to the invention is distinguished by a very compact and energy-saving machine concept which can be used both for automated texturing machines and for partially automated textile machines.

Die erfindungsgemäße Texturiermaschine wird nachfolgend anhand einiger Ausführungsbeispiele unter Bezug der beigefügten Figuren näher erläutert.The texturing machine according to the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to some embodiments with reference to the accompanying figures.

Es stellen dar:

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schematisch eine Ansicht eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Texturiermaschine,
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schematisch eine Draufsicht eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels der erfmdungsgemäßen Texturiermaschine,
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schematisch eine Querschnittsansicht einer Bearbeitungsstelle des Ausführungsbeispiels nach Figur 2,
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schematisch eine Draufsicht eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels der erfmdungsgemäßen Texturiermaschine.
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1 is a schematic view of a first embodiment of the texturing machine according to the invention;
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schematically a top view of a further embodiment of the inventive texturing machine,
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schematically a cross-sectional view of a processing station of the embodiment according to FIG. 2 .
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schematically a plan view of another embodiment of the inventive texturing.

In Figur 1 ist ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Texturiermaschine schematisch dargestellt. Bei dem in Figur 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind nur wenige Bearbeitungsstellen nebeneinander angeordnet. Üblicherweise weisen derartige Texturiermaschinen eine Vielzahl von einhundert, zweihundert oder noch mehr Bearbeitungsstellen auf. Bei dem in Figur 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind insgesamt fünf Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 gezeigt. Jede der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 ist identisch aufgebaut, um in jeder der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 jeweils einen Faden 5 zu führen, verstrecken und zu texturieren.In FIG. 1 a first embodiment of the texturing according to the invention is shown schematically. At the in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment, only a few processing points are arranged side by side. Typically, such texturing machines have a plurality of one hundred, two hundred or more processing stations. At the in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment, a total of five processing points 1.1 to 1.5 are shown. Each of the processing points 1.1 to 1.5 is constructed identically to lead in each of the processing points 1.1 to 1.5 each have a thread 5, stretch and texture.

Der Aufbau und die Anordnung der Prozessaggregate in den Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 wird am Beispiel einer der Bearbeitungsstellen erläutert. So wird in der ersten Bearbeitungsstelle 1.1 ein Faden 5 in einer Vorlagestation 2 mittels einer Vorlagespule 14 vorgelegt. Die Vorlagestation 2 lässt sich beispielsweise mit benachbarten Vorlagestationen in einem Gatter anordnen. So ist beispielsweise bekannt, dass eine Gruppe von Vorlagestationen 2 durch ein Gatter mit einer Gruppe von Vorlagespulen 14 gebildet wird.The structure and arrangement of the process units in the processing points 1.1 to 1.5 will be explained using the example of one of the processing points. Thus, in the first processing point 1.1, a thread 5 in a presentation station 2 by means of a Feed bobbin 14 submitted. The presentation station 2 can be arranged, for example, with adjacent presentation stations in a gate. For example, it is known that a group of presentation stations 2 is formed by a gate having a group of supply bobbins 14.

Der Vorlagestation 2 ist ein Kopffadenführer 3 zugeordnet, so dass der Faden über den Kopffadenführer 3 über Kopf von der Vorlagespule 14 abziehbar ist. Hierzu wird der Faden 5 durch ein erstes Lieferwerk 4 geführt. Das erste Lieferwerk 4 ist als ein Einzellieferwerk mit einer mehrfach umschlungenen Galette 18.1 gebildet. Innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstelle folgt dem ersten Lieferwerk 4 eine zentrale Heizeinrichtung 6, durch welche alle Fäden der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 gleichzeitig zur Erwärmung geführt werden. Hierzu weist die Heizeinrichtung 6 an einem Ende einen Fadeneinlass 21 und an dem gegenüberliegenden Ende einen Fadenauslass 22 auf.The feed station 2 is associated with a head thread guide 3, so that the thread on the head thread guide 3 above the head of the supply spool 14 is removable. For this purpose, the thread 5 is guided through a first delivery mechanism 4. The first delivery mechanism 4 is formed as a single delivery with a multiple looped godet 18.1. Within the processing station, the first delivery mechanism 4 is followed by a central heating device 6, through which all threads of the processing points 1.1 to 1.5 are simultaneously guided for heating. For this purpose, the heating device 6 at one end a thread inlet 21 and at the opposite end to a yarn outlet 22.

Im weiteren Fadenlauf innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstelle 1.1 folgt auf der Auslassseite der Heizeinrichtung 6 eine Kühleinrichtung 8 und ein Texturieraggregat 7. Dem Texturieraggregat 7 ist ein zweites Lieferwerk 9 nachgeordnet, das ebenfalls durch ein Einzellieferwerk in Form einer Galette 18.2 gebildet ist.In the further yarn path within the processing point 1.1 follows on the outlet side of the heater 6, a cooling device 8 and a texturing 7. The texturing 7 downstream of a second delivery 9, which is also formed by a single delivery in the form of a godet 18.2.

Am Ende der Bearbeitungsstelle 1.1 ist eine Aufwickeleinrichtung 10 angeordnet, die den texturierten Faden 5 zu einer Spule 12 aufwickelt. Hierzu weist die Aufwickeleinrichtung einen Spulenhalter 24 und eine Treibwalze 11 auf, die die Spule 12 während des Aufwickelns gleichmäßig antreibt. Der Treibwalze 11 ist eine Changiereinrichtung 13 vorgeordnet, so dass der Faden 5 in einer Kreuzwicklung aufgewickelt wird.At the end of the processing point 1.1, a winding device 10 is arranged, which winds the textured yarn 5 to form a coil 12. For this purpose, the winding device on a bobbin holder 24 and a drive roller 11 which drives the coil 12 during winding evenly. The drive roller 11 is arranged upstream of a traversing device 13, so that the thread 5 is wound in a cross winding.

Um innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 jeweils eine gleichmäßige Behandlung und Führung der Fäden zu ermöglichen, sind die dem Fadenauslass 22 der Heizeinrichtung 6 zugeordneten Texturieraggregate 7 in einer symmetrischen Anordnung zur Heizeinrichtung 6 derart gehalten, dass die Fäden innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 in gleich langen Texturierstrecken führbar sind. In Figur 1 ist in der Bearbeitungsstelle 1.1 die Texturierstrecke zwischen dem Fadenauslass 22 und dem Texturieraggregat 7 durch das Bezugszeichen T gekennzeichnet. Innerhalb der Texturierstrecke ist die Kühleinrichtung 8 angeordnet. In jeder der dargestellten Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 ist die Texturierzone T gleich lang.In order to enable a uniform treatment and guidance of the threads within the processing points 1.1 to 1.5, the texturing units 7 associated with the thread outlet 22 of the heating device 6 are held in a symmetrical arrangement with respect to the heating device 6 in such a way that the threads within the Processing points 1.1 to 1.5 can be performed in the same length Textierstrecken. In FIG. 1 In the processing station 1.1, the texturing path between the yarn outlet 22 and the texturing unit 7 is identified by the reference symbol T. Within the Texturierstrecke the cooling device 8 is arranged. In each of the illustrated processing points 1.1 to 1.5, the texturing zone T is the same length.

Um zwischen den ersten Lieferwerken 4 der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 und den zweiten Lieferwerken 9 der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 gleich lange Führungsstrecken zum Verstrecken der Fäden zu erhalten, sind auf der Auslassseite der Heizeinrichtung die den Texturieraggregaten 7 im Fadenlauf nachgeordneten Lieferwerke 9 in symmetrischer Anordnung zu der Heizeinrichtung 6 gehalten. So ist die Führungsstrecke zwischen dem Fadenauslass 22 der Heizeinrichtung 6 und dem zweiten Lieferwerk 9 durch das Bezugszeichen S2 gekennzeichnet. Ebenso sind die der Heizeinrichtung 6 im Fadenlauf vorgeordneten Lieferwerke 4 der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 in einer symmetrischen Anordnung zu dem Fadeneinlass 21 der Heizeinrichtung 6 gehalten. Hier ist die Führungstrecke S1 zwischen dem ersten Lieferwerk 4 und dem Fadeneinlass 21 der Heizeinrichtung 6 gezeigt. Damit sind neben den Texturierstrecken T auch sämtliche Führungsstrecken S1 und S2 zwischen den ersten Lieferwerken 4, der Heizeinrichtung 6 und den zweiten Lieferwerken 9 in den Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.5 gleich lang ausgeführt. Bei dem in Figur 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Vorlagestationen 2 und die Aufwickeleinrichtungen 10 in einer parallelen Anordnung nebeneinander angeordnet, so dass sich parallel zu den Vorlagestationen 2 eine Maschinenlängsseite und parallel zu den Aufwickeleinrichtungen 10 eine zweite Maschinenlängsseite ausbildet. Der Spulentransport sowohl der Vorlagespulen als auch der fertig gewickelten Spulen erfolgt somit vorzugsweise durch den Maschinenlängsseiten zugeordnete Bediengänge. Grundsätzlich besteht jedoch auch die Möglichkeit, die Vorlagestationen 2 und die Aufwickeleinrichtungen 10 symmetrisch mit gleichem Abstand zu der zentralen Heizeinrichtung 6 anzuordnen.In order to obtain between the first delivery mechanisms 4 of the processing stations 1.1 to 1.5 and the second delivery 9 of the processing stations 1.1 to 1.5 equally long guide lines for drawing the threads are on the outlet side of the heater to the texturing units 7 downstream in the yarn path delivery 9 in a symmetrical arrangement the heater 6 is held. Thus, the guide path between the yarn outlet 22 of the heater 6 and the second delivery mechanism 9 is indicated by the reference symbol S 2 . Similarly, the heating device 6 upstream in the yarn path delivery 4 of the processing stations 1.1 to 1.5 are held in a symmetrical arrangement to the yarn inlet 21 of the heater 6. Here, the guide track S 1 between the first delivery mechanism 4 and the thread inlet 21 of the heater 6 is shown. Thus, in addition to the texturing paths T, all the guide paths S 1 and S 2 between the first delivery mechanisms 4, the heating device 6 and the second delivery mechanisms 9 in the processing stations 1.1 to 1.5 have the same length. At the in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment, the feed stations 2 and the winders 10 are arranged side by side in a parallel arrangement, so that parallel to the feed stations 2, a machine longitudinal side and parallel to the winders 10 forms a second machine longitudinal side. The bobbin transport of both the feed bobbins and the finished wound bobbins is thus preferably carried out by the machine longitudinal sides associated operating gears. In principle, however, it is also possible to arrange the feeding stations 2 and the winding devices 10 symmetrically at the same distance from the central heating device 6.

In Figur 2 und 3 ist ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Texturiermaschine dargestellt, bei welcher die Vorlagestationen und die Aufwickeleinrichtungen symmetrisch mit gleichen Abständen zu der Heizeinrichtung angeordnet sind. In Figur 2 ist schematisch eine Draufsicht und in Figur 3 schematisch eine Querschnittsansicht des Ausführungsbeispiels gezeigt. Insoweit kein ausdrücklicher Bezug zu einer der Figuren gemacht ist, gilt die nachfolgende Beschreibung für beide Figuren.In FIG. 2 and 3 a further embodiment of a texturing machine according to the invention is shown, in which the feed stations and the take-up devices are arranged symmetrically at equal distances from the heater. In FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view and in FIG. 3 schematically shows a cross-sectional view of the embodiment. Unless an explicit reference is made to one of the figures, the following description applies to both figures.

Bei dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind insgesamt zwölf Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.12 einer zentralen Heizeinrichtung 6 zugeordnet.In the illustrated embodiment, a total of twelve processing stations 1.1 to 1.12 are assigned to a central heating device 6.

Wie aus der Darstellung in Figur 2 hervorgeht, ist die Heizeinrichtung 6 in einem mittleren Stellbereich der Maschine angeordnet. Die Prozessaggregate der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.12 sind jeweils in einer teilkreisförmigen Anordnung mit Abstand zu der Heizeinrichtung 6 nebeneinander gehalten. Die Heizeinrichtung 6 bildet das Zentrum der Maschinenanordnung. Alle übrigen Prozessaggregate sind in einer sternförmigen Verteilung um die Heizeinrichtung 6 angeordnet. Die Prozessaggregate gleicher Art wie beispielsweise die Texturieraggregate 7 weisen in den Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.12 jeweils einen gleichen Abstand zu der Heizeinrichtung auf, so dass sich gleich lange Texturierstrecken innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.12 ergeben.As from the illustration in FIG. 2 As can be seen, the heating device 6 is arranged in a middle adjustment range of the machine. The process units of the processing points 1.1 to 1.12 are each held in a part-circular arrangement at a distance from the heater 6 side by side. The heater 6 forms the center of the machine arrangement. All other process units are arranged in a star-shaped distribution around the heating device 6. The processing units of the same type as, for example, the texturing units 7 have in the processing stations 1.1 to 1.12 in each case an equal distance from the heater, so that the same amount of texturing within the processing points 1.1 to 1.12 result.

Die Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.12 sind in ihrem Aufbau und Anordnung der Prozessaggregate identisch ausgebildet. Insoweit wird der grundsätzliche Aufbau der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.12 am Beispiel einer der Bearbeitungsstellen nachfolgend beschrieben.The processing points 1.1 to 1.12 are identical in their construction and arrangement of the process units. In that regard, the basic structure of the processing points 1.1 to 1.12 using the example of one of the processing points will be described below.

In Figur 3 ist eine Querschnittsansicht zwei sich spiegelbildlich gegenüberstehender Bearbeitungsstellen 1.3 und 1.10 gezeigt. Die Bearbeitungsstelle 1.3 weist eine Vorlagestation 2 auf, die mit dem größten Abstand zur Heizeinrichtung im äußeren Bereich der Maschine angeordnet ist. Die Vorlagestation 2 enthält eine Vorlagespule 14, von der ein Faden 5 über ein erstes Lieferwerk 4 abgezogen wird. Zur Fadenführung ist zwischen dem ersten Lieferwerk 4 und der Vorlagestation 2 ein Kopffadenführer 3 angeordnet. Das erste Lieferwerk 4 wird durch eine Galette 18.1 und eine Überlaufrolle 17.1 gebildet. Die Galette 18.1 ist über den Galettenmotor 16.1 angetrieben. Um die erforderlichen Zugkräfte zum Abziehen des Fadens 5 von der Vorlagespule 14 ausführen zu können, wird die Galette 18.1 und die Überlaufrolle 17.1 mehrfach von dem Faden 5 umschlungen.In FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of two mirror-image opposing processing stations 1.3 and 1.10 shown. The processing station 1.3 has a feed station 2, which is arranged at the greatest distance from the heater in the outer region of the machine. The presentation station 2 contains a Feed bobbin 14, from which a thread 5 is withdrawn via a first delivery mechanism 4. For thread guidance between the first delivery mechanism 4 and the presentation station 2, a head thread guide 3 is arranged. The first delivery mechanism 4 is formed by a galette 18.1 and an overflow roller 17.1. The godet 18.1 is driven by the godet motor 16.1. In order to perform the necessary tensile forces for pulling the thread 5 of the supply spool 14, the godet 18.1 and the overflow roller 17.1 is repeatedly wrapped by the thread 5.

Im weiteren Fadenverlauf wird der Faden 5 zu einem Fadeneinlass 21.1 der Heizeinrichtung 6 geführt. Die Heizeinrichtung 6 ist hierzu vertikal ausgerichtet und weist an der Unterseite den Fadeneinlass 21.1 auf. Auf der gegenüberliegenden Oberseite ist ein Fadenauslass 22.1 ausgebildet. Der Fadeneinlass 21.1 und der Fadenauslass 22.1 sind an den Enden eines Behandlungskanals 23.1 ausgebildet. Der Behandlungskanal 23.1 ist innerhalb der Heizeinrichtung 6 beheizbar ausgebildet. In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Behandlungskanal 23.1 durch ein Heizrohr 25 gebildet, das beispielsweise durch Dampf oder elektrische Heizmittel beheizbar ist. Dem Fadeneinlass 21.1 und dem Fadenauslass 22.1 ist jeweils ein Einlassfadenführer 19.1 und ein Auslassfadenführer 20.1 zugeordnet, durch welchen der zulaufende bzw. ablaufende Faden 5 umgelenkt wird.In the further course of the thread, the thread 5 is guided to a thread inlet 21.1 of the heating device 6. For this purpose, the heating device 6 is vertically aligned and has the thread inlet 21.1 on the underside. On the opposite upper side a thread outlet 22.1 is formed. The thread inlet 21.1 and the thread outlet 22.1 are formed at the ends of a treatment channel 23.1. The treatment channel 23.1 is designed to be heatable within the heating device 6. In this embodiment, the treatment channel 23.1 is formed by a heating tube 25 which can be heated, for example, by steam or electrical heating means. The yarn inlet 21.1 and the yarn outlet 22.1 are each assigned an inlet yarn guide 19.1 and an outlet yarn guide 20.1, by means of which the incoming or outgoing yarn 5 is deflected.

Oberhalb der Heizeinrichtung 6 weist die Bearbeitungsstelle 1.3 eine Kühleinrichtung 8, ein Texturieraggregat 7 und ein zweites Lieferwerk 9 auf. Die Kühleinrichtung 8, das Texturieraggregat 7 und das zweite Lieferwerk 9 sind zu einem geraden Fadenlauf hintereinander angeordnet, wobei das Texturieraggregat 7 die Texturierzone begrenzt.Above the heating device 6, the processing station 1.3 has a cooling device 8, a texturing unit 7 and a second delivery mechanism 9. The cooling device 8, the texturing unit 7 and the second delivery mechanism 9 are arranged one behind the other for a straight thread run, wherein the texturing unit 7 limits the texturing zone.

Das zweite Lieferwerk 9 ist durch eine Galette 18.2 und eine Überlaufrolle 17.2 gebildet, wobei die Galette 18.2 durch den Galettenmotor 16.2 angetrieben wird. Die Galette 18.2 des zweiten Lieferwerks 9 wird mit höherer Umfangsgeschwindigkeit gegenüber der Galette 18.1 des ersten Lieferwerks 4 angetrieben, so dass der Faden 5 innerhalb der Texturierzone verstreckt wird. In jeder der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.12 ist die Führungsstrecke des Fadens 5 zwischen dem ersten Lieferwerk 4 und dem zweiten Lieferwerk 9 gleich lang ausgebildet.The second delivery mechanism 9 is formed by a godet 18.2 and an overflow roller 17.2, wherein the godet 18.2 is driven by the godet motor 16.2. The galette 18.2 of the second delivery mechanism 9 is driven at a higher peripheral speed relative to the godet 18.1 of the first delivery mechanism 4, so that the thread 5 is stretched within the texturing zone. In each of the processing stations 1.1 to 1.12, the guide path of the thread 5 between the first delivery mechanism 4 and the second delivery mechanism 9 is the same length.

Innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstelle 1.3 wird der Faden 5 an dem zweiten Lieferwerk 9 um 180° umgelenkt und zu der Heizeinrichtung 6 zurückgeführt. Innerhalb der Heizeinrichtung 6 ist ein zweiter separater Behandlungskanal 23.2 ausgebildet, durch welchen eine Nachbehandlung des texturierten Fadens 5 ausführbar ist. Der zweite Behandlungskanal 23.2 weist auf der Oberseite der Heizeinrichtung 6 einen Fadeneinlass 21.2 und auf der Unterseite einen Fadenauslass 22.2 auf. Somit werden die Behandlungskanäle 23.1 und 23.2 von dem Faden 5 gegensinnig durchlaufen. Der Behandlungskanal 23.2 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ebenfalls durch ein Heizrohr 25 gebildet, das durch hier nicht näher dargestellte Heizmittel beheizbar ist. Hierbei besteht die Möglichkeit, durch veränderte Isolierung oder durch separate Heizmittel eine unterschiedliche Temperierung der Behandlungskanäle 23.1 und 23.2 auszuführen, so dass bei gleich langen Führungsstrecken innerhalb der Heizeinrichtung 6 unterschiedliche Erwärmungen an dem Faden eintreten.Within the processing station 1.3, the yarn 5 is deflected at the second delivery mechanism 9 by 180 ° and returned to the heating device 6. Within the heating device 6, a second separate treatment channel 23.2 is formed, through which an aftertreatment of the textured yarn 5 can be carried out. The second treatment channel 23.2 has a thread inlet 21.2 on the upper side of the heating device 6 and a thread outlet 22.2 on the underside. Thus, the treatment channels 23.1 and 23.2 are traversed by the thread 5 in opposite directions. The treatment channel 23.2 is also formed in this embodiment by a heating tube 25 which is heated by heating means not shown here. In this case, it is possible to carry out a different temperature control of the treatment channels 23.1 and 23.2 by changing the insulation or by separate heating means, so that 6 different heatings occur at the same length guide routes within the heater.

Zur Führung des Fadens 5 ist unterhalb der Heizeinrichtung 6 ein drittes Lieferwerk 15 vorgesehen, das ebenfalls durch eine angetriebene Galette 18.3 und eine frei drehbare Überlaufrolle 17.3 gebildet ist. Hierbei ist zwischen den Galetten 18.2 des zweiten Lieferwerks 9 und der Galette 18.3 des dritten Lieferwerks 15 eine für eine Schrumpfbehandlung erforderliche Geschwindigkeitsdifferenz eingestellt. Zur Fadenführung sind dem Fadeneinlass 21.2 und dem Fadenauslass 22.2 ebenfalls zwei Fadenführer 19.2 und 20.2 zugeordnet. Der Einlassfadenführer 19.2 und der Auslassfadenführer 20.2 können durch Umlenkrollen oder Umlenkstifte gebildet sein.To guide the yarn 5, a third delivery mechanism 15 is provided below the heater 6, which is also formed by a driven godet 18.3 and a freely rotatable overflow roller 17.3. In this case, a speed difference required for a shrinking treatment is set between the godets 18.2 of the second delivery mechanism 9 and the godet 18.3 of the third delivery mechanism 15. To thread guide the thread inlet 21.2 and the thread outlet 22.2 are also assigned two yarn guides 19.2 and 20.2. The inlet yarn guide 19.2 and the Auslaßfadenführer 20.2 may be formed by pulleys or deflecting pins.

Dem dritten Lieferwerk 15 ist in der Bearbeitungsstelle 1.3 eine Aufwickeleinrichtung 10 nachgeordnet. Die Aufwickeleinrichtung 10 weist einen Spulenhalter 24 auf, an welchem eine zu wickelnde Spule 12 drehbar gehalten ist. Die Spule 12 liegt mit ihrem Umfang an einer Treibwalze 11 an, durch welche die Spule 12 mit konstanter Umfangsgeschwindigkeit angetrieben wird. Der Treibwalze 11 ist im Fadenlauf eine Changiereinrichtung 13 vorgeordnet, so dass der texturierte Faden 5 zu einer Kreuzspule gewickelt wird. Zur Führung des Fadens ist zwischen dem dritten Lieferwerk 15 und der Aufwickeleinrichtung 10 eine Umlenkstange 33 angeordnet, durch welche der Faden 5 zur Aufwickeleinrichtung 10 geführt ist.The third delivery mechanism 15, a winding device 10 is downstream in the processing station 1.3. The winding device 10 has a bobbin holder 24, on which a coil 12 to be wound is rotatably held. The coil 12 its circumference is applied to a drive roller 11 through which the spool 12 is driven at a constant peripheral speed. The drive roller 11 is preceded by a traversing device 13 in the yarn path, so that the textured yarn 5 is wound into a cross-wound bobbin. For guiding the thread, a deflection bar 33 is arranged between the third delivery mechanism 15 and the take-up device 10, through which the thread 5 is guided to the take-up device 10.

Der in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel dargestellte Aufbau der Prozessaggregate ist beispielhaft und enthält nur die wesentlichen Prozessaggregate zum Führen, Verstrecken und Texturieren des Fadens. Grundsätzlich ist es üblich, den Faden 5 vor der Aufwickeleinrichtung 10 mit einem Präparationsmittel zu benetzen. So ist beispielsweise zwischen dem dritten Lieferwerk 15 und der Aufwickeleinrichtung 10 eine Präparationseinrichtung vorgesehen. Des Weiteren ist es bekannt, den Faden vor der Schrumpfbehandlung und nach der Texturierung zu verwirbeln. So lässt sich beispielsweise in der Führungsstrecke zwischen dem zweiten Lieferwerk 9 und dem Fadeneinlass 21.2 der Heizeinrichtung 6 eine Verwirbelungseinrichtung und ein weiteres Lieferwerk anordnen.The structure of the processing units shown in this embodiment is exemplary and contains only the essential processing units for guiding, stretching and texturing of the thread. In principle, it is customary to wet the thread 5 in front of the winding device 10 with a preparation agent. For example, a preparation device is provided between the third delivery mechanism 15 and the take-up device 10. Furthermore, it is known to vortex the thread before shrinking and after texturing. Thus, for example, a swirling device and a further delivery mechanism can be arranged in the guide path between the second delivery mechanism 9 and the thread inlet 21.2 of the heating device 6.

Des Weiteren ist es bekannt, dass die Aufwickeleinrichtungen 10 eine Breite aufweisen, die wesentlich größer ist als die Breite der in der Bearbeitungsstelle vorgeordneten Lieferwerke 4, 9 und 15. So lassen sich innerhalb einer Breite der Aufwickeleinrichtung üblicherweise insgesamt drei nebeneinander liegende Texturierzonen benachbarter Bearbeitungsstellen anordnen, so dass benachbarte Aufwickeleinrichtungen etagenförmig übereinander gehalten sind.Furthermore, it is known that the winders 10 have a width which is substantially greater than the width of upstream in the processing station delivery mechanisms 4, 9 and 15. Thus, within a width of the winding usually a total of three juxtaposed texturing zones adjacent processing stations arrange , so that adjacent take-up devices are held one above the other like a pile.

Bei dem in Figur 2 und 3 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel erfolgt die Bedienung zum Spulenwechsel aus einem inneren Bediengang 34. Der Bediengang 34 ist in dem Zwischenraum zwischen der Heizeinrichtung 6 und den Aufwickeleinrichtungen 10 der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.12 ausgebildet. Auf der den Aufwickeleinrichtungen 10 gegenüberliegenden Außenseite der Maschine ist ebenfalls ein Bediengang 35 ausgebildet, der zum Transport der Vorlagespulen 14 zu den Vorlagestationen 2 genutzt wird. Das Anlegen der Fäden in den Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.12 zu Prozessbeginn erfolgt aus dem inneren Bediengang 34 heraus.At the in FIG. 2 and 3 illustrated embodiment, the operation for changing the bobbin from an inner operation passage 34. The operation gear 34 is formed in the space between the heater 6 and the winding devices 10 of the processing points 1.1 to 1.12. On the opposite of the take-up devices 10 outside of the machine, an operation gear 35 is also formed, which is used to transport the supply bobbins 14 to the Reproduction stations 2 is used. The application of the threads in the processing points 1.1 to 1.12 at the beginning of the process takes place from the inner operation passage 34.

Wie aus der Darstellung in Figur 2 hervorgeht, ist zwischen den Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 und 1.12 ein Zugang 32 ausgebildet, durch welchen der innere Bediengang 34 mit dem äußeren Bediengang 35 verbunden ist.As from the illustration in FIG. 2 As can be seen, an access 32 is formed between the processing stations 1.1 and 1.12, through which the inner operating passage 34 is connected to the outer operating passage 35.

Das Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Texturiermaschine nach Figur 2 und Figur 3 zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 und 1.12 alle Führungsstrecken und Texturierstrecken gleich lang ausgebildet sind. Insoweit wird jeder der Fäden innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstellen 1.1 bis 1.12 unter gleichen Bedingungen abgezogen, gerührt, verstreckt, texturiert und aufgewickelt.The embodiment of the texturing machine according to the invention FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 is characterized by the fact that within the processing points 1.1 and 1.12, all guide tracks and texturing distances are of the same length. In that regard, each of the threads within the processing stations 1.1 to 1.12 under the same conditions withdrawn, stirred, stretched, textured and wound up.

Im praktischen Betrieb werden jedoch auch oft Texturiermaschinen eingesetzt, in welchen mehr als zweihundert Bearbeitungsstellen integriert sind. Für derartige Großmaschinen ist insbesondere das in Figur 4 dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Texturiermaschine geeignet. In Figur 4 ist eine Draufsicht des Ausführungsbeispiels gezeigt.In practical operation, however, often texturing machines are used, in which more than two hundred processing points are integrated. For such large machines, in particular the in FIG. 4 illustrated embodiment of the texturing machine according to the invention suitable. In FIG. 4 a plan view of the embodiment is shown.

Das Ausführungsbeispiel weist eine in einem mittleren Stellbereich angeordnete Heizeinrichtung 6 auf. Der Heizeinrichtung 6 sind insgesamt sechsundneunzig Bearbeitungsstellen zugeordnet, die symmetrisch zu der Heizeinrichtung 6 angeordnet sind. Jede der Bearbeitungsstellen ist identisch ausgebildet und weist einen grundsätzlichen Aufbau, wie bereits zu der Figur 3 beschrieben, auf. Insoweit wird zu der vorgenannten Beschreibung Bezug genommen.The exemplary embodiment has a heating device 6 arranged in a central setting region. The heater 6 are assigned a total of ninety-six processing points, which are arranged symmetrically to the heater 6. Each of the processing points is identical and has a basic structure, as already to the FIG. 3 described on. In that regard, reference is made to the above description.

Bei dem in Figur 4 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Vorlagestationen und die Aufwickeleinrichtungen zu mehreren Bearbeitungsgruppen 26.1, 26.2, 26.3 und 26.4 aufgeteilt. Jede der Bearbeitungsgruppe 26.1 bis 26.4, der Vorlagestationen 2 und der Aufwickeleinrichtungen 10 bilden zwei orthogonal zueinander ausgerichtete Maschinenlängsseiten. Die Bearbeitungsgruppe 26.1 bildet so nach außen hin die Maschinenlängsseiten 31.1 und 31.2. Die Vorlagestationen 2 sind in einem Gatter 29 angeordnet, wobei das Gatter 29 zwischen zwei Teilgruppen 27.1 und 27.2 der Aufwickeleinrichtungen 10 angeordnet ist. Die Aufwickeleinrichtungen 10 sind etagenförmig durch ein Wickelmodul 28 gehalten, dass sich jeweils in den Teilgruppen 27.1 und 27.2 entlang der Maschinenlängsseite 31.1 und 31.2 erstreckt. Hierbei bildet die Teilgruppe 27.1 der Aufwickeleinrichtung 10 die Maschinenlängsseite 31.1 und die Teilgruppe 27.2 der Aufwickeleinrichtung 10 die Maschinenlängsseite 31.2.At the in FIG. 4 illustrated embodiment, the feed stations and the take-up devices are divided into several processing groups 26.1, 26.2, 26.3 and 26.4. Each of the processing groups 26.1 to 26.4, the feed stations 2 and the winders 10 form two orthogonal to each other aligned machine longitudinal sides. The processing group 26.1 thus forms outwardly the machine longitudinal sides 31.1 and 31.2. The presentation stations 2 are arranged in a gate 29, the gate 29 being arranged between two subgroups 27.1 and 27.2 of the winding devices 10. The take-up devices 10 are held in the form of a trough by a winding module 28 which extends in each case in the subgroups 27.1 and 27.2 along the machine longitudinal side 31.1 and 31.2. In this case, the subgroup 27.1 of the take-up device 10 forms the machine longitudinal side 31.1 and the subgroup 27.2 of the take-up device 10 the machine longitudinal side 31.2.

Die Bearbeitungsgruppen 26.1 und 26.4 sind zu einer quadratischen Anordnung um die Heizeinrichtung 6 herum angeordnet, so dass sich insgesamt vier Maschinenlängsseiten 31.1 bis 31.4 ergeben. In den Eckbereichen sind jeweils die Gatter 29 der Bearbeitungsgruppen 26.1 bis 26.4 angeordnet.The processing groups 26.1 and 26.4 are arranged around the heating device 6 in a square arrangement, resulting in a total of four machine longitudinal sides 31.1 to 31.4. In the corner areas, the gates 29 of the processing groups 26.1 to 26.4 are arranged in each case.

Für die Bedienbarkeit der Vielzahl der Bearbeitungsstellen ist die Heizeinrichtung durch mehrere separate Heizmodule gebildet, wobei jeder der Bearbeitungsgruppen 26.1 bis 26.4 jeweils ein Heizmodul 30 zugeordnet ist. So sind die den Bearbeitungsgruppen 26.1 bis 26.4 zugeordneten Bearbeitungsstellen steuerungsmäßig zu einem Maschinenmodul 36.1 bis 36.4 zusammengeführt. Die Maschinenmodule 36.1 bis 36.4 lassen sich unabhängig voneinander steuern, so dass die den Bearbeitungsgruppen 26.1 bis 26.4 zugeordneten Bearbeitungsstellen gruppenweise innerhalb der kompletten Maschine bedienbar und steuerbar sind.For the operability of the plurality of processing stations, the heating device is formed by a plurality of separate heating modules, each of the processing groups 26.1 to 26.4 each having a heating module 30 is assigned. Thus, the processing groups 26.1 to 26.4 associated processing points are combined control to a machine module 36.1 to 36.4. The machine modules 36.1 to 36.4 can be controlled independently of each other, so that the processing groups 26.1 to 26.4 associated processing stations are operated in groups within the entire machine and controllable.

Die Bedienung zum Anlegen der Fäden innerhalb der Bearbeitungsstellen zu Prozessbeginn erfolgt aus einem inneren Bediengang 34 heraus, der zwischen den Wickelmodulen 28 und der Heizeinrichtung 6 gebildet ist. Der Spulenwechsel sowie das Bestücken der Gatter 29 mit neuen Vorlagespulen erfolgt durch einen äußeren Bediengang 35, der sich entlang der Maschinenlängsseiten 31.1 bis 31.4 erstreckt. Über mehrere Zugänge 32 ist der innere Bediengang 34 mit dem äußeren Bediengang 35 verbunden. Die Zugänge 32 sind hierbei jeweils zwischen benachbarten Bearbeitungsgruppen 26.2 und 26.3 usw. gebildet.The operation for creating the threads within the processing points at the beginning of the process takes place from an inner operation passage 34 which is formed between the winding modules 28 and the heating device 6. The bobbin change and the loading of the gate 29 with new supply bobbins is carried out by an external service gear 35, which extends along the machine longitudinal sides 31.1 to 31.4. Over several entrances 32, the inner operating passage 34 is connected to the outer one Operation 35 connected. The accesses 32 are each formed between adjacent processing groups 26.2 and 26.3 and so on.

Bei den in den Figuren 1 bis 4 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen der erfindungsgemäßen Texturiermaschine sind die Ausführung und Ausbildung der Prozessaggregate beispielhaft. Die Texturieraggregate werden bevorzugt durch sogenannte Friktionsfalschdrallvorrichtungen gebildet, bei welchen mehrere Friktionsscheiben an insgesamt drei Friktionsspindeln angetrieben sind und bei welchen der Faden in einem Überlappungsbereich der Friktionsscheiben zur Erzeugung des Falschdralls geführt ist. So können als Kühleinrichtungen sowohl Kühlschienen als auch Kühlrohre eingesetzt werden, an welchen der Faden mit Kontakt geführt ist. Wesentlich für die Erfindung ist, dass das Zentrum der Maschine durch eine Heizeinrichtung gebildet ist. Damit lassen sich hohe Energieeinsparungen zur thermischen Behandlung der Fäden realisieren. Zudem können sehr kompakte Heizeinrichtungen mit geringen Isoliermitteln realisiert werden.In the in the FIGS. 1 to 4 illustrated embodiments of the texturing machine according to the invention, the execution and design of the process units are exemplary. The texturing units are preferably formed by so-called friction false-twist devices in which a plurality of friction disks are driven on a total of three friction spindles and in which the yarn is guided in an overlapping region of the friction disks for producing the false twist. Thus, both cooling rails and cooling tubes can be used as cooling devices on which the thread is guided with contact. Essential for the invention is that the center of the machine is formed by a heating device. This makes it possible to realize high energy savings for the thermal treatment of the filaments. In addition, very compact heaters can be realized with low insulation.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1.1 bis 1.121.1 to 1.12
Bearbeitungsstelleprocessing site
22
Vorlagestationfeed station
33
KopffadenführerYarn guide
44
erstes Lieferwerkfirst delivery plant
55
Fadenthread
66
Heizeinrichtungheater
77
Texturieraggregattexturing
88th
Kühleinrichtungcooling device
99
zweites Lieferwerksecond delivery plant
1010
Aufwickeleinrichtungtakeup
1111
Treibwalzedrive roll
1212
SpuleKitchen sink
1313
ChangiereinrichtungTraversing device
1414
Vorlagespulesupply bobbin
1515
drittes Lieferwerkthird delivery plant
16.1, 16.2, 16.316.1, 16.2, 16.3
Galettenmotorgodet
17.1, 17.2, 17.317.1, 17.2, 17.3
ÜberlaufrolleGuide roll
18.1, 18.2, 18.318.1, 18.2, 18.3
GaletteGalette
19.1, 19.219.1, 19.2
EinlassfadenführerInlet thread guide
20.1,20.220.1,20.2
AuslassfadenführerAuslassfadenführer
21, 21.1, 21.221, 21.1, 21.2
Fadeneinlassinlet thread
22, 22.1, 22.222, 22.1, 22.2
Fadenauslassthread outlet
23.1, 23.223.1, 23.2
Behandlungskanaltreatment channel
2424
Spulenhalterspool holder
2525
Heizrohrheating pipe
26.1, 26.2, 26.3, 26.426.1, 26.2, 26.3, 26.4
Bearbeitungsgruppeprocessing group
27.1, 27.227.1, 27.2
Teilgruppepart group
2828
Wickelmodulwound module
2929
Gattergate
3030
Heizmodulheating module
31.1, 31.2, 31.3, 31.431.1, 31.2, 31.3, 31.4
MaschinenlängsseiteMachine side
3232
ZugangAccess
3333
Umlenkstangedeflecting
3434
innerer Bedienganginternal operation
3535
äußerer Bediengangexternal operation
36.1, 36.2, 36.3, 36.436.1, 36.2, 36.3, 36.4
Maschinenmodulmachine module

Claims (16)

  1. Texturing machine with a plurality of processing points (1.1-1.5) for texturing of a number of multifilament threads (5) with a plurality of delivery mechanisms (4, 9) and one texturing unit (7) per processing point (1.1-1.5) for guiding, drawing and texturing of one of the threads (5) within the processing point (1.1-1.5) and with a central heating device (6) which is assigned to the processing points (1.1-1.5) for heat treatment of a plurality of threads (5), in which the texturing units (7) of the processing points (1.1-1.5) arranged on an outlet side of the heating device (6) each delimit a texturing zone (T) within the processing point (1.1-1.5), characterized in that the texturing units (7) of the processing points (1.1-1.5), which texturing units are assigned to a thread outlet (20) of the heating device (6), are held in a symmetric arrangement to the heating device (6) so that the threads (5) can be guided in equally long texturing zones (T) within the processing points (1.1-1.5).
  2. Texturing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the delivery mechanisms (9) arranged downstream of texturing unit (7) of the processing points (1.1-1.5) in the thread path direction are held as individual delivery mechanisms (18.2) in a symmetric arrangement to the heating device (6).
  3. Texturing machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the heating device (6) is aligned vertically and that the texturing units (7) are held next to each other in a semicircular arrangement with a spacing relative to the thread outlet (22) of heating device (6).
  4. Texturing machine according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the delivery mechanisms (4) of the processing points (1.1-1.5) arranged downstream of the heating device (6) in the thread path direction are held as individual delivery mechanisms (18.1) in a symmetrical arrangement to a thread inlet (21) of the heating device (6).
  5. Texturing machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the thread inlet (21) is formed on the bottom of the heating device (6) and the thread outlet (22) on the top thereof and that the texturing units (7) are arranged in one plane above the heating device (6).
  6. Texturing machine according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the heating device (6) has at least two separate treatment channels (23.1, 23.2) that are traversed simultaneously by one or more threads (5) for heat treatment.
  7. Texturing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that the thread inlet (21.1) of one of the treatment channels (23.1) and the thread outlet (22.2) of the other treatment channel (23.2) are formed on an end of the heating device (6) so that the threads (5) can be guided into the treatment channels (23.1, 23.2) in opposite directions.
  8. Texturing machine according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the treatment channels (23.1, 23.2) of the heating device (6) are configured or heatable so that the threads (5) are differently temperable.
  9. Texturing machine according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the heating device (6) has a number of heatable heating tubes (25), wherein at least one of the threads can be guided into each of the heating tubes (25).
  10. Texturing machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of the processing points (1.1-1.5) has a separate feed station (2) for removing one of the threads (5) from a supply spool (14) and that the feed stations (2) are arranged symmetrically to the heating device (6) so that the guide zones of the threads in adjacent processing points (1.1-1.5) are essentially of equal length.
  11. Texturing machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of the processing points (1.1-1.5) has a separate winding device (10) for winding the textured thread (5) to a spool (12) and that the winding devices (10) are arranged symmetrically to the heating device (6) so that the guide zones of the threads (5) in adjacent processing points (1-1.5) are essentially of equal length.
  12. Texturing machine according to one of the claims 1 to 9, characterized in that each of the processing points (1.1-1.5) has a separate feed station (2) for removing one of the threads (5) from the supply spool (14) and a separate winding device (10) for winding the textured thread to a spool (12), that the feed stations (2) and the winding devices (10) are divided into several processing groups (26.1, 26.2) and that the processing groups (26.1, 26.2) of the feed stations (2) and the winding devices (10) are arranged symmetrically to heating device (6).
  13. Texturing machine according to claim 12, characterized in that the processing group (26.1) of the feed stations (2) and the winding devices (10) form machine side walls (31.1, 31.2) aligned at right angles to each other, in which the feed stations (2) are held in a creel (29) between two subgroups (27.1, 27.2) of the winding devices (10) and in which the two subgroups (27.1, 27.2) of the winding devices (10) are arranged along the machine side walls (31.1, 31.2).
  14. Texturing machine according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the processing groups (26.1-26.4) of the feed stations (2) and the winding devices (10) are held in a square arrangement with a total of four machine side walls (31.1-31.4), the heating device (6) being arranged in a center area.
  15. Texturing machine according to one of the claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the heating device (6) is formed by several separate heating modules (30), each of the processing groups (26.1, 26.2) of the feed stations (2) and winding devices (10) being assigned one of the heating modules (30).
  16. Texturing machine according to claim 15, characterized in that the feed stations (2), winding devices (10), heating modules (30), delivery mechanisms (4, 9) and texturing units (7) assigned to one of the processing groups (26.1, 26.2) form a machine module (36.1) and that the machine modules (36.1, 36.2) can be controlled independently of each other.
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