Multiple head draw frame and method for changing out cans on a multiple head draw frame

Abstract

The invention relates to a multiple head draw frame having at least two drafting systems (3) disposed adjacent to each other for drawing one fiber composite (2) each, wherein an outlet for the drafted fiber material (5) and a storage device disposed in the area of the outlet for storing the fiber material (5) in a can (8) are associated with each drafting system (3), and a filling point (13) is associated with each storage device, one can (8) each being placed in the area thereof during the storage process. According to the invention, a common rotatable can changer is associated with at least two filling points (13), by means of which the cans (8) can be displaced in a joint movement from the filling points (13) thereof to corresponding removal points (15). The invention further relates to a method for changing cans (8) on a multiple head draw frame, characterized in that a can changer associated jointly with at least two filling points (13) is set into rotation after completion of the filling process, such that at least two of the at least partially filled cans (8) are displaced in a joint movement from the filling points (13) thereof into the area of corresponding removal points (15).