US1266109A - Dyeing-machine. - Google Patents

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H; M. DUDLEY.

DYEING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 16, 1917.

Patented MayM, 1918.

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DYElNG MACHINE.

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HOWARD M. DUDLEY, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

DYEING-MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 14, 1918.

Application filed Milly 16, 1917. Serial No. 168,922.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HOWARD M. DUDLEY, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Philadelphia, in the county of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Dyeing-Machines, of which the following is a specification.

My invention refers to dyeing machines and refers-particularly to a machine suitable for the dyeing of worsted top and warp balls.

One object of my invention is a device whereby worsted top, warp balls and similar fibers may be thoroughly and evenly dyed and treated with liquids and air.

Another object of my invention is a device whereby fibers in the condition stated above may be dyed and treated without injury to the fiber.

Another object of my invention is a device whereby fibers in the condition stated above may be readily and rapidly packed into dyeing chambers and compressed into a form suitable for even penetration.

Another object of my invention is a device whereby a considerable number of balls, tops, &c. may be dyed equally.

These and other objects of my invention will. be evident upon a consideration of my specification and claims. I

The dyeing of worsted tops, Warp balls and similar fibers presents several diflioulties which must be overcome in order to produce even and satisfactory results.

On account of the physical condition of the fibers, they must not be disturbed during the dyeing operationbut must be retained in their original untangled condition.

On account of the shape of the tops or balls, satisfactory results have not been obtained by placing them in layers each layer comprised of a number of tops or balls as when compressed, channels or openings are formed between the tops and balls, as it is not possible to compress them all into a uniform mass for the passage of the liquid. I have overcome all of these ditficulties and the device of my invention will dye fiber forms of this character evenly and completely.

In the drawings illustrating several modifications of my device similar parts are designated by similar numerals.

Figure l is a side view partly broken away in cross-section to disclose the various members.

Fig. 2 is a cross-section through the line,

22 of Fig. 1 with the warp balls and plates removed for purposes of clearer demonstration.

Fig. 3 is a cross-section through the line 33 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4: is a top plan view through the line H of Fig. 1 partly broken away.

Fig. 5 is a cross-section through the line 55 of Fig. 4:.

Fig. 6 i a developed side elevation of aportion of the foraminous plate.

Fig. 7 is a top-plan view of a modified form of my device, with parts removed.

Fig. 8 is a top-plan view of a portion of a modified form of a foraminous plate.

Fig. 9 is a developed side elevation of a portion of the foraminous plate of Fig. 8.

The device comprises a receptacle formed of the cylindrical member 10, attached to the conical member 11 by means of the bolts 12, 12 and the conical member 11 is attached to the pump chamber 13 of the pump 14 by means of the bolts 15, 15. The top portion of the receptacle has an overflow pipe 16, discharging into the liquor tank 17. The lower portion of the tank 17 is connected to a pipe 18 having the valve 19, the pipe 18 being connected to the pipe 20 which in turn is connected to the pump delivery pipe 21. The pipe 21 is connected to the pipe 22 having a valve 23. The pipe 22 is connected with pipe 24 having the valve 25. The pipe 22 is connected with a dye dissolving tank not shown, and the pipe 24 is connected with a source of fresh water supply. The pump chamber 13 carries the pipe 26 with the valve 27.

Within the cylindrical member 10 of the receptacle is fixedly positioned a series of cylindricalv fiber containers each comprised of the imperforate side 28 and the foraminous bottom 29. Adjacent to each fiber container is a port 30, extended upwardly into a testing device 31, having the valve 32 and the revoluble pipe 33. Each testing device comprises an im'perforate side, a torami nous top and a for-aminous bottom similar and proportionate to those of the dyeing chambers. Adjacent to each fiber container is a port 3st extended upwardly into the pipe 35 comprising the thermometer 36. Situated slidably within each fiber container is a foraminous top 37 (Fig. 5) and slidable within the fiber container and capable of abutment upon the top 37 is the annular member 38 with its extended ring portion 39. By means of the wing screw bolts 40, 40 which extend through the ring 39 and thread into holes in the extended portion 41 of the wall 28, the member 38 may be fixed in any predetermined position within the receptacle.

The foraminous top 37 and the foraminous bottom 29 are of the same construction and consist of a series of concentric rings 81, 81 having upwardly and downwardly extended triangular members s2, The rings 81, 31 are maintained in position by the cross menbersa3, L3 integral with the rings 81, 81.

Within the conical member 11, are a series of spaced nested conical members it, let supported by the supporting cross-members 45., 45.

The fiber containers 28, 28 are positioned between the outer wall. 10 and the inner wall 46, and the space included within the wall 46 is closed at the bottom by the member l7 and at the top by the member t8, the latter being slightly below the outlet -19 of the overflow pipe 16. The member 48 extends completely across the receptacle 10, slightly below the tops of the fiber containers 28, thus forming a chamber in the upper portion of the receptacle capable of receiving the liquid which has passed through the fiber containers, the thermometer, and the testing devices.

Within the space between the bottom foraminous plates 29, 29 and the upper extremities of the nested conical members t4 n is a perforated steam pipe 50.

In the modification shown in Figs. 7, 8, 9. the receptacle is square and carries .a series of four fiber carrying chambers, with testing ports and thermometer ports, the general construction being the same as shown in the other figures, except that in this case the two foraminous plates 29 and 37 are comprised of a series of spaced nested rings 51, 51 supported by the cross-members 52, 52, the latter carrying upwardly and downwardly extended triangular members The operation of the device is as follows: The pipe 33 is revolved into the position 33 the member 38 and the foraminous top 37 are removed and the warp balls 51-, 54 inserted into the fiber container, the foraminous top 37 is then placed upon the upper warp ball, the member 38 inserted within the fiber container and the top 37 pressed downwarc'lly, by means of the member 38 operated through the win screw bolts i0, l0, thus compressing the arp balls into the desired condition. The pipe 33 is revolved into the position 33. The pump 14 is started and a dye solution allowed to enter the pump through the pipes 21, :21, the valves 19, 25 and :27 being closed. When the proper amount of dye liquor has been introduced, the valve 23 is closed and the valve 19 opened. The liquor now passes from the tank 17 into the pump 141 and is forced upwardly between the nested conical members 44:, 4A through the space immediately above where it is maintained at a proper temperature by the steam pipe 50, and then upwardly through the foraminous bottom 29, the warp balls 5%, 5a, the foraminous top 37 and then through the overflow pipe 16 back into the tank 17. A portion of the liquid also passes upwardly through the port 30 into the testing device 31, containing fiber, and from thence outwardly into the receptacle and back into the tank 17 through the overflow pipe 16. Liquid also passes upwardly through the pipe 35 carrying the thermometer 36, thus recording the tempera ture of the liquid. By closing the valve 32 the condition of the fiber may be determined by examining that within the testing device 31 without interrupting the operation in the larger device.

When the dyeing operation is completed the valve 19 is closed and the valve 27 is opened, thus draining all of the liquid from the device through the pipe 26. Valve 27 is then closed and valve 25. opened, and fresh water for washing purposes is delivered to the pump 14 through the pipes 24, 21 and forced upwardly through the device. After proper washing the valve is closed and valve 27 opened, draining the water from the receptacle. If it is desirous of-treating the fiber with air, for oxidizing, drying or other purposes, the pump lat is stopped and air forced through the pipe 26, the receptacle, and the fiber contained therein.

I do not limit myself to the particular size, shape, number or arrangement of parts as described and shown, ,all of which may be varied without going beyond the scope of my invention as described and claimed.

What is claimed, is:

1. In a dyeing machine, in combination, a receptacle, a series of fiber chambers having imperforate sides with-in the receptacle, each chamber having a fiXed foraminous bottom and a forami nous top slidably movable within the chamber, means for moving the top with respect to the bottom and for retaining the top in any predetermined position. a liquid chamber below the fiber chamliers, a second liquid chamberhaving upwardly divergent members below the first-mentioned liquid chamber, a pump connected to the second liquid chamber, capable of forcing a liquid. upwardly through the two liquid chambers and the fiber chambers, means for returning the liquid to the pump after it has passed through the fiber chambers, and means for heating the liquid during its passage. I

2. In a dyeing machine, in combination, a receptacle, a series of fiber chambers having imperforate sides within the receptacle, each chamber having a fixed foraminous bottom and a foraminous top slidably movable within the chamber, means for moving the top with respect to the bottom and for retaining the top in any predetermined position, a liquid chamber below the fiber chambers, a second liquid chamber containing upwardly divergent nested members below the first mentioned liquid chamber, means for passing liquids upwardly through the device, means for returning all of the liquid which has passed through the device for repassage through the device, means for heating the liquid during its passage, means for determining the temperature of the liquid, and means for withdrawing from the device the liquid which has not passed therethrough.

3. In a dyeing machine, in combination, a receptacle, a series of fiber chambers having imperforate sides within the receptacle, each chamber having a fixed foraminous bottom with upwardly divergent members and a movable foraminous top slidable within the fiber chamber, means for moving the top with respect to the bottom and compress a fiber within the chamber, means for maintaining the fiber in a state of compression, means for passing a liquid through the chambers, and means for removing the liquid from the receptacle after it has passed through the chambers.

4. In a dyeing machine, in combination, a receptacle, a series of fiber chambers having imperforate sides within the receptacle, each chamber having a fixed foraminous bottom with upwardly divergent members and a movable toraminous top ha viug downwardly divergent members slidable within the fiber chamber, means for moving the top with respect to the bottom and retaining it in any desired position, a liquid chamber beneath the fiber chambers, means for passing a liquid continuously through the liquid chamher and the fiber chamber, and means for heating the liquid.

5. la a dyeing machine, in combination, a receptacle, a series of fiber chambers having imperforate sides within the receptacle, each chamber having a fixed foraminous bottom with upwardly extended members, and a movable toraminous top with downwardly extended members, means for compressing a fiber within the chamber by the downward movement of the top, a pump, a liquid chamber between the pump and the bottom of the fiber chambers, means for conveying the liquid to the pump after it has passed through the fiber chambers, and means for removing from the device such liquid as has not passed through the fiber chambers.

6. In a dyeing machine, in combination, a receptacle, a series of fiber chambers having imperforate sides within the receptacle, each receptacle having a fixed foraminous bottom and a movable foraminous top, means for moving the top with respect to the bottom and retaining it in any desired position, a second series of fiber chambers each having imperforate sides and a fora-minous top and a foraminous bottom, a liquid chamber below the two series of fiber chambers, means for continuously passing a liquid into the liquid chamber and from thence through the two series of fiber chambers, means for heating the liquid and means for withdrawing from the device such liquid as has not passed through the two series of fiber chambers.

7. In a dyeing machine, in combination, a receptacle, a series of fiber chambers having imperforate sides within the receptacle, each chamber having a fixed foraminous bottom with upwardly extended members, and a movable foraminous top with downwardly extended members, means for compressing a fiber within the chamber by the downward movement of the top, a second series of fiber chambers each having imperforate sides and a foraminous bottom and a foraminous top, a liquid chamber below the two series of fiber chambers, a second liquid chamber having upwardly divergent nested members below the first mentioned liquid chamber, a pump connected with the second liquid chamber, capable of forcing a liquid through the second liquid chamher, the first liquid chamber and both series of fiber chambers, means for returning to the pump all the liquid that has passed through the two series of fiber chambers, means for heating the liquid and means for withdrawing from the device all the liquid that has not passed through the fiber chambers.

8. In a dyeing machine, in combination, a receptacle, a series of fiber chambers having imperforate sides within the receptacle, each chamber having a fixed foraminous bottom comprising a series of concentric rings with connecting members with upwardly extended elements, and a movable foraminous top comprising a series of concentric rings with connecting members with downwardly extended elements, a second series of fiber chambers each having imperforate sides, a foraminous bottom and a foraminous top, a liquid chamber, below the two series of fiber chambers, a second liquid chamber containing a series of upwardly divergent nested members, a pump connected with'the' second liquid chamber capable of forcing a liquid the liquid and means for determining the upwardly between the nested members of the temperature of the liquid.

second liquid chamber, the first liquid Signed at Philadelphia in the county of chamber and the two series of fiber cham- Philadelphia and State ofPennsylvania this bers means whereby the liquid after passage 30 day of April, 1917.

through the two series of fiber chambers will be returned to the pump, means for heating HOWARD M. DUDLEY.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five eents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. G.

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