Apparatus for supplying at least one sliver to a sliver-processing textile machine, and spinning preparation system having such an apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for supplying a first sliver-processing textile machine (3) with one or more slivers (5), each of which can be provided from a storage container (4) arranged on a floor (6), the apparatus comprising: a longitudinal beam (7) extending above a placement region (8) for the placement of the storage containers (4) along a longitudinal axis (L_7); a guide means (14) for guiding the one or more slivers (5) toward the textile machine (3), the guide means being connected to the longitudinal beam (7); and a support arrangement (28) by means of which the longitudinal beam (7) can be supported against the floor (6), the support arrangement (28) being arranged without contact or without overlap with the placement region (8).

Description

[0001] Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0002] Device for feeding a fiber ribbon processing textile machine with at least one fiber ribbon and arrangement in the spinning mill preparation with such a device

[0003] Description

[0004] The invention relates to a device for feeding a fiber ribbon processing textile machine with one or more fiber ribbons, each of which can be supplied from a feed container arranged on a floor. Such devices can also be called creels. The invention further relates to an arrangement in the spinning preparation area with such a device.

[0005] In the spinning preparation stage, one or more fiber slivers are unwound from the feed hoppers via the creel and fed to a textile machine for further processing. Once the fiber sliver has been completely unwound from the respective feed hopper, the empty hopper must be replaced with a new, filled one.

[0006] From DE 10 003 861 A1, a creel is known in which eight feed containers are arranged in two parallel rows on a base. A guide device for guiding the fiber strips stored in the feed containers to a working section is arranged on a longitudinal beam. The longitudinal beam is supported on the ground within the base by two supports, the two supports being arranged between the two rows of feed containers.

[0007] The object of the present invention is to provide a gate that enables greater flexibility in the transport paths of the feed containers. It is further an object of the present invention to provide an arrangement in the spinning mill preparation process incorporating such a device.

[0008] To solve the problem, a device for feeding a first fiber-processing textile machine with one or more fiber strips, each of which can be supplied from a feed container arranged on a floor, is proposed. The device comprises: a longitudinal beam extending along a longitudinal axis above an installation area for setting up the feed containers; a guide for guiding the one or more fiber strips to the textile machine, which is connected to the longitudinal beam; and a support arrangement by means of which the longitudinal beam can be supported against the floor, the support arrangement being arranged without overlapping with the installation area. Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0009] The device according to the invention has the advantage that the storage containers can be moved freely within and across the installation area. This allows for the exchange of containers in both longitudinal and transverse directions and optimizes the travel paths of the storage containers.

[0010] For the purposes of this invention, the installation area is understood to be the area below the longitudinal beam in or on which the storage containers are arranged when positioned in their respective target positions. The target positions can be defined, for example, by the arrangement of the dispensing points described below. The installation area can be a surface on the floor or a space extending vertically upwards from the floor. The installation area can be bounded by the floor, in which case the floor is part of the installation area.

[0011] If the installation area is defined by a surface, this surface can be rectangular. For example, the installation area can be the smallest rectangular area encompassing the bases of the storage containers when they are positioned in their respective designated positions.

[0012] If the installation area is defined by a room, this room can be cuboid in particular. For example, the installation area can be the smallest cuboid that encompasses the 4 storage containers when they are positioned in their respective target positions and are completely filled.

[0013] The storage containers can be transported to and from the installation area via a handling area. The handling area is directly adjacent to the installation area and can be composed of several sub-areas. The handling area is defined by the travel tracks along which the storage containers are moved towards and away from the installation area. The handling area, or its sub-areas, has a track width that is at least equal to the diameter of the storage containers. The handling area can be an area on the floor or a space extending vertically upwards from the floor. The handling area can be bounded by the floor, in which case the floor is part of the handling area.

[0014] In another possible embodiment, the support arrangement can include a support beam to which the longitudinal beam is connected. The longitudinal beam can be connected to the support beam via a lifting device – in particular, one that is height-adjustable. The support beam can extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. The entire installation area can be spanned by the support beam.

[0015] The support arrangement can include at least one first support by which the support beam can be braced against the ground. The first support can be located outside the installation area and, in particular, also outside the handling area, and can be connected to the ground directly or indirectly. Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0016] They must be connectable. The first support can be located on the side of the installation area facing away from the textile machine.

[0017] In another possible embodiment, the support arrangement can include a second support by which the support beam can be braced against the ground. The second support can be connected to the ground outside the installation area and, in particular, also outside the handling area. The second support can be arranged on the side of the installation area facing the textile machine. The second support can be connected to the ground via the textile machine. In other words, the second support can be braced against the ground via a housing of the textile machine.

[0018] In another possible embodiment, the support arrangement can include a third support by which the support beam can be braced against the ground. The third support can be connected to the ground outside the installation area and, in particular, also outside the handling area. The third support can be arranged on the side of the installation area facing away from the textile machine.

[0019] The support arrangement can include a first support beam that extends transversely, particularly orthogonally, to the longitudinal axis. The first support beam can be supported by the first column and the third column. The beam can be attached to the first support beam.

[0020] In one possible embodiment, the support arrangement can include a fourth support by which the beam can be braced against the ground. This fourth support can be connected to the ground outside the installation area and, in particular, also outside the handling area. The support arrangement can include a second bearing beam extending transversely to the longitudinal axis. This second bearing beam can be supported by both the second support and the fourth support. The beam can be attached to the second bearing beam.

[0021] In another possible embodiment, the device can be configured to feed another fiber-strip processing textile machine with one or more fiber strips, each of which can be supplied from a feed container arranged on a floor. The device can include a further longitudinal beam extending above a further installation area for setting up the feed containers associated with the further textile machine. The device can include a further guide device for guiding the one or more fiber strips to the further textile machine, which is connected to the further longitudinal beam. The support arrangement can include a further support beam extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and attached to at least one of the first and second support beams. The further longitudinal beam can be connected to the further Internal File Number P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0022] The support beams are connected. The further longitudinal beam can be connected to the other support beam in a height-adjustable manner, particularly via a lifting device.

[0023] The task is further accomplished by an arrangement in the spinning preparation, comprising: a first fiber ribbon processing textile machine, in particular a drawing unit, and a device for feeding the first textile machine with one or more fiber ribbons, each of which can be provided from a feed container arranged on a floor, in a previously described embodiment.

[0024] The devices according to the invention are described below with reference to the figure drawings. These show:

[0025] Figure 1 shows a perspective view from an oblique angle above of an arrangement with a tracker and a device according to the invention for feeding the tracker in a first embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 shows a perspective side view of the longitudinal beam of the device for feeding the conveyor from Figure 1;

[0027] Figure 3 shows a top view of the arrangement from Figure 1.

[0028] Figure 4 shows a side view of the arrangement from Figure 1;

[0029] Figure 5 shows a top view of an arrangement with a conveyor and a device according to the invention for feeding the conveyor in a second embodiment,

[0030] Figure 6 shows a side view of the arrangement from Figure 5;

[0031] Figure? A top view of an arrangement with a stretching device and a device according to the invention for feeding the stretching device in a third embodiment,

[0032] Figure 8 shows a side view of the arrangement from Figure 7;

[0033] Figure 9 shows a top view of an arrangement with several stretching devices and a device according to the invention for feeding the several stretching devices in a fourth embodiment, and

[0034] Figure 10 shows a top view of an arrangement with several stretching devices and a device according to the invention for feeding the multiple stretching devices in a fifth embodiment. Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0035] Figures 1 to 4, which are described together below, show an arrangement 1 comprising a textile machine configured as a drawing unit 3 and a device 2 for feeding the drawing unit 3 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The device 2 for feeding the drawing unit 3 can also be referred to as a creel device. The creel device 2 according to the invention, which is shown in more detail in Figures 2 to 4, serves, in a manner known per se, to feed the downstream drawing unit 3 with one or a plurality of fiber strips 5 that can be provided in movable feed containers 4. The drawing unit 3 serves, in a manner known per se, to homogenize the fiber strips 5 provided by the upstream creel device 2.

[0036] To illustrate the orientation of the arrangement 1 in space, a longitudinal direction X, a transverse direction Y, and a vertical direction Z are shown, defined in terms of a fixed Cartesian coordinate system and indicated by corresponding arrows. The vertical axis Z is perpendicular to a fixed floor 6, in particular the floor of a spinning mill, on which the arrangement 1 is to be set up. Terms such as "below," "below," "above," or "down" represent spatial references to the arrangement 1 in the direction of the vertical axis. The transverse axis Y is aligned parallel to the floor. In other words, the transverse axis is orthogonal to the vertical axis Z.

[0037] The gate device 2 has a height-adjustable longitudinal beam 7 extending along a longitudinal axis L_7. In this case, the longitudinal axis L_7 runs parallel to the longitudinal direction X. The longitudinal beam 7 is arranged above a defined setup area 8, in which the feed containers 4 are placed on the floor 6. The setup area 8 is the smallest cuboid space that completely encompasses the feed containers 4 when they are positioned in their respective target positions. As described above, the setup area can also be the corresponding floor area. The feed containers 4 can be transported towards the setup area 8 via a handling area 65. In this case, the handling area 65 comprises two sub-areas 65 and 65', which adjoin the setup area on opposite sides in the transverse direction (Y-direction).

[0038] The gate device 2 has, by way of example, eight draw-off points 9 to simultaneously draw a fiber ribbon 5 from each of the eight feed containers 4. Half of the draw-off points 9 are arranged on each of the two longitudinal sides of the longitudinal beam 7. The feed containers 4 are shown by way of example as round cans and are arranged in two rows below the longitudinal beam 7. In Figure 2, the longitudinal beam 7 is shown by way of example with six draw-off points 9 to show that the number of draw-off points is not limited either upwards or downwards. Internal file reference P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0039] Each of the take-up points 9 is further assigned a sensor 17, particularly an optical sensor, which can be arranged behind the respective pair of rollers 13 and monitors the respective fiber strip 5. In this way, it can be monitored whether all fiber strips 5 entering the drawing unit 3 are present. The sensors 17 are connected to a control unit. If one of the sensors 17 detects a strip break because, during operation, one of the sensors 17 detects no fiber strip or a stationary fiber strip, the control unit can stop the rollers of the drawing unit 3 and the feed rollers 10 of the creel unit 2. Subsequently, a machine operator can rectify the fault.

[0040] The fiber strips 5 supplied by the feed containers 4 are guided via a guide device 14, which is arranged on the longitudinal beam 7, to an inlet point 25 of the drawing unit 3. The guide device 14 comprises feed rollers 10, which can be driven by a common motor 11, in particular an electric motor, and by means of which the fiber strips 5 can be withdrawn from the feed containers 4. The motor 11 can be arranged at an end of the creel device 2 on the longitudinal beam 7, away from the drawing unit 3, and can be driven by a drive train preferably housed in the longitudinal beam 7. The motor 11 can be controlled by a control device (not shown). The control device can be integrated into the control device of the drawing unit 3 or designed separately.Each driven feed roller 10 is assigned a moving upper roller 12 of the guide device 14, with which the respective feed roller 10 forms a roller pair 13, between which the respective fiber strip 5 is clamped and guided.

[0041] To guide the fiber strips 5 drawn from the feed containers 4 to the drawing unit 3, the guide device 14 comprises a guide element 15 at each of the draw-off points 9, which is positioned upstream of the respective pair of rollers 13. The respective guide element 15 can, for example, have a strip guide equipped with an opening, particularly in the form of an eyelet, which can be held on the longitudinal beam 7 by a retaining rod. During operation of the arrangement 1, the drawn fiber strip 5 passes through the guide element 15, is deflected in the longitudinal direction X, and then passes through the roller gap of the pair of rollers 13 at the respective draw-off point 9. In the area of ​​the end of the longitudinal beam 7 facing the drawing unit 3, open-topped guide grooves 16 of the guide device 14 are also arranged, through which the fiber strips 5 are guided separately from one another. The guide grooves form a discharge point 26 of the device 2.Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025.

[0042] The longitudinal beam 7 is supported on the ground 6 by a support arrangement 28. For clarity, the support arrangement 28 is not shown in Figures 1 and 2. However, in Figures 3 and 4, the support arrangement 28 is shown schematically.

[0043] The support arrangement 28 comprises a first support 29 connected to the ground 6. The first support 29 is connected to the ground 6 on the side of the setup area 8 facing away from the track 3. The support arrangement 28 also comprises a second support 31 connected to the ground 6. The second support 31 is connected to the ground 6 on the side of the setup area 8 facing the track 3. The first support 29 and the second support 31 are each connected to the ground 6 outside the setup area 8 and the handling area 65. The first support 29 and the second support 31 are spaced apart from each other in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L_7. The first support 29 and the second support 31 extend vertically away from the ground 6.

[0044] A beam 36 extends parallel to the longitudinal axis L_7 between the first support 29 and the second support 31. The beam 36 is connected at one end to the first support 29 and at the opposite end to the second support 31. The beam 36 completely spans the installation area 8. In other words, the beam 36 extends over the installation area 8 and projects beyond it on both sides in the direction of the longitudinal axis L_7. The beam 36 is vertically overlapped with the longitudinal beam 7. The beam 36 has a greater extension parallel to the longitudinal axis L_7 than the longitudinal beam 7.

[0045] The longitudinal beam 7 is attached to the support beam 36 via a lifting device 43, allowing for height adjustment. The lifting device 43 comprises a first sliding element in the form of a roller 48 and a second sliding element in the form of a roller 49, each arranged on the longitudinal beam 7. The first roller 48 is guided in a first guide rail 46, and the second roller 49 is guided in a second guide rail 47, both of which are connected to the support beam 36. In this case, the first guide rail 46 and the second guide rail 47 extend straight vertically. However, it is also conceivable that the first guide rail 46 and the second guide rail 47 each have a course that deviates from straight and runs parallel to each other.

[0046] The lifting device 43 also comprises a first cable pull 44 and a second cable pull 45, each driven by a motor (not shown in the figures) located on the support beam 36. The free ends of the cables 44 and 45 are each connected to the longitudinal beam 7. Internal file reference P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0047] Figures 5 and 6 show an arrangement with the stretching device 3 and a device 2 according to the invention for feeding the stretching device 3 in a second embodiment. The second embodiment of the device 2 according to the invention differs from the embodiment of Figures 1 to 4 only in the arrangement of the second support 31. With regard to the similarities, what has been said in the context of the first embodiment also applies analogously to the second embodiment. Identical or similar elements are provided with the same reference numerals in the figures.

[0048] In the second embodiment, the second support 31 is connected to a housing of the track 3. In other words, the second support 31 is indirectly supported on the base 6 via the housing of the track 3. The second embodiment of the device 2 thus has the advantage that the area between the track 3 and the installation area 8 is also free of elements of the device 2, so that the inflow and outflow of the storage containers 4 can also take place freely across this area.

[0049] Figures 7 and 8 show an arrangement with the conveyor 3 and a device 2 according to the invention for feeding the conveyor in a third embodiment. The third embodiment of the device 2 according to the invention differs from the embodiment of Figures 1 to 4 only in the design of the lifting device 43. With regard to the similarities, what has been said in the context of the first embodiment also applies analogously to the second embodiment. Identical or similar elements are provided with the same reference numerals in the figures.

[0050] The lifting device 43 comprises a first support structure 50, which is pivotably connected to the support beam 36 via a first bearing element 51 and to the longitudinal beam 7 via a second bearing element 52. The first support structure 50 has a first hinged rod 53, which is pivotably connected to a second hinged rod 54 via a connecting bearing 55. The first hinged rod 53 is pivotally connected at one end to the first bearing element 51, and the second hinged rod 54 is pivotally connected at one end to the second bearing element 52.

[0051] The lifting device 43 also comprises a second support structure 56, which is pivotally connected to the support beam 36 via a first bearing element 57 and to the longitudinal beam 7 via a second bearing element 58. The second support structure 56 has a first hinged rod 59, which is pivotally connected to a second hinged rod 60 via a connecting bearing 61. The first hinged rod 59 is pivotally connected at one end to the first bearing element 57, and the second hinged rod 60 is pivotally connected at one end to the second bearing element 58. Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0052] The lifting device 43 has a drive unit 62 with a linear actuator 63. The linear actuator 63 is connected at one end to the connecting bearing 55 of the first support structure 50 and at the other end to the connecting bearing 61 of the second support structure 61. Thus, the distance between the connecting bearing 55 of the first support structure 50 and the connecting bearing 61 of the second support structure 61 can be adjusted by the linear actuator 63, which results in the longitudinal beam 7 being raised or lowered.

[0053] Figure 9 shows an arrangement with several stretching devices 3 and a device 2 for feeding the several stretching devices 3. The device 2 in Figure 9 represents a fourth embodiment of the device according to the invention. The fourth embodiment of the device 2 according to the invention differs from the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 4 essentially in the design of the support arrangement 28 for several adjacent arrangements of stretching devices 3 and longitudinal beams 7. What was previously stated in the context of Figures 1 to 4 regarding the stretching device 3 and the longitudinal beam 7 applies analogously to the three arrangements of stretching devices 3 and longitudinal beams 7 in the embodiment shown in Figure 9. With regard to the similarities, what was stated in the context of the first embodiment also applies analogously to the fourth embodiment. Identical or similar elements are designated with the same reference numerals in the figures.

[0054] Figure 9 shows three arrangements of the stretcher 3 and longitudinal beams 7, although the invention is not limited to this number. In particular, a larger number of stretchers 3 with associated longitudinal beams 7 is also conceivable. The longitudinal axes L_7 of the longitudinal beams 7 are aligned parallel to each other. The arrangements of the stretcher 3 and longitudinal beams 7 each have a mounting area for the feed containers 4, to which a handling area 65, 65', 65", 65'" is connected on both sides in the transverse direction.

[0055] The support arrangement 28 comprises a first support 29 and a third support 30, which extend vertically upwards from the ground 6. The first support 29 and the third support 30 are spaced apart from each other in a direction transverse, in particular orthogonal, to the longitudinal axis L_7. A first bearing beam 33 is arranged between the first support 29 and the third support 30. The first support 29 and the third support 30, respectively the first bearing beam 33, are arranged on a side of the installation area 8 that faces away from the support structures 3.

[0056] The support arrangement 28 further comprises a second support 31 and a fourth support 32, extending vertically upwards from the ground 6. The second support 31 and the fourth support (Internal file number P249931WO1, October 28, 2025)

[0057] The supports 32 are spaced apart from each other in a direction transverse, in particular orthogonal, to the longitudinal axis L_7. A second support beam 34 is arranged between the second support 31 and the fourth support 32. The second support 31 and the fourth support 32, respectively, are arranged on a side of the installation area 8 facing the support structures 3. In other words, the second support 31 and the fourth support 32, respectively, are arranged in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L_7 between the installation area 8 and the support structures 3. The four supports 29, 30, 31, 32 are connected to the ground 6 outside the setup areas 8 and the handling areas 65, 65', 65", 65'". The four supports 29, 30, 31, 32 are arranged without overlap with the setup areas 8 and the handling areas 65, 65', 65", 65'".

[0058] The support arrangement 28 further comprises a support beam 36 for each longitudinal beam 7 or truss 3, the latter being connected at one end to the first support beam 33 and at the opposite end to the second support beam 34. A longitudinal beam 7 is held on each support beam 36 by a lifting device 43, in particular in a height-adjustable manner. The lifting device 43 can be designed, for example, according to Figure 4 or Figure 8.

[0059] Figure 9 shows two optional longitudinal beams 35 of the support arrangement 28, which extend between the first support 29 and the second support 31, and between the third support 30 and the fourth support 32. The support beams 33, 34 thus form a quadrilateral together with the longitudinal beams 35. This allows the forces acting on the gate to be stably supported.

[0060] Figure 10 shows a further arrangement with several stretching devices 3 and a device 2 for feeding the several stretching devices. The device 2 of Figure 10 represents a fifth embodiment of the device according to the invention. The fifth embodiment of the device 2 according to the invention differs from the fourth embodiment of Figure 9 only in the design of the support arrangement 28. With regard to the similarities, what has been said in the context of the fourth embodiment also applies analogously to the fifth embodiment. Identical or similar elements are provided with the same reference numerals in the figures.

[0061] In contrast to the embodiment shown in Figure 10, the support arrangement 28 of Figure 10 omits the second support beam 34 and the longitudinal beams 35. Instead, a second support 31 is provided for each section 3, which is supported on the base 6 via the housing of the respective section 3. The respective support beam 36 is connected to the respective second support 31 instead of to the second support beam 34. Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0062] In all previously described embodiments, the aforementioned supports and beams can be formed by a profile element. Steel and aluminum are particularly suitable materials for the profile elements. The profile of the profile elements can be, in particular, a T-profile, a double-T profile, or a square profile.

[0063] According to the invention, it is also conceivable that in the embodiments described above, the lifting device 43 enables a fixed connection of the longitudinal beam 7 to the support beam 36 that is not adjustable in height.

[0064] A control unit 27 can be arranged on the device 2, via which the machine operator can, for example, restart the spreading device 3, in particular its rollers, and the motor 11 for driving the feed rollers 10 on the gate device 2 after a can change. The lifting device 43 can also be operated via the control unit 27. Alternatively or in combination, an operating terminal 41 or an operating panel 42 can be provided on the spreading device 3, by means of which the gate device 2 can also be controlled. Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0065] Reference sign

[0066] 1. Arrangement

[0067] 2 Device

[0068] 3. Stretching device 4. Feed container 5. Fiber belt

[0069] 6 Floor

[0070] 7 longitudinal beams

[0071] 8 Installation area

[0072] 9 Deduction point

[0073] 10 Feed roller

[0074] 11 Engine

[0075] 12 Top roller

[0076] 14 Guide device 15 Guide element 16 Guide groove

[0077] 17 Sensor

[0078] 25 Entry point

[0079] 26 Delivery point

[0080] 27 Control unit

[0081] 28 Support arrangement 29 Support

[0082] 30 support

[0083] 31 support

[0084] 32 support

[0085] 33 support beams

[0086] 34 support beams

[0087] 35 longitudinal beams

[0088] 36 support beams

[0089] 41 Operating terminal 42 Operating panel

[0090] 43 Lifting device 44 Rope pull

[0091] 45 cable pull

[0092] 46 Guide rail 47 Guide rail 48 Roller

[0093] 49 Roll Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025

[0094] 50 T carrying work

[0095] 51 Bearing element 52 Bearing element 53 Joint rod

[0096] 54 Joint rod

[0097] 55 Connecting bearing 56 T support structure

[0098] 57 Bearing element 58 Bearing element 59 Joint rod

[0099] 60 Joint rod

[0100] 61 Connecting bearing 62 Drive unit 63 Actuator

[0101] 65 Handling area

[0102] L Longitudinal axis

[0103] X Longitudinal direction

[0104] Y transverse direction

[0105] Z Upward direction

Claims

Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025 Patent claims 1. Device for feeding a first fiber ribbon processing textile machine (3) with one or more fiber ribbons (5), each of which can be provided from a feed container (4) arranged on a floor (6), comprising: a longitudinal beam (7) extending above a setup area (8) for setting up the storage containers (4) along a longitudinal axis (L_7), and a guide device (14) for guiding the one or more fiber belts (5) towards the textile machine (3) which is connected to the longitudinal beam (7), and a support arrangement (28) by means of which the longitudinal beam (7) can be supported against the ground (6), characterized by that the support arrangement (28) is arranged without contact or overlap with the installation area (8).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized by that a handling area (65) is provided which adjoins the installation area (8) and through which the storage containers (4) can be transported into and away from the installation area (8).

3. Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by that the support arrangement (28) includes a support beam (36) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis (L_7), and at least one first support (29) by which the support beam (36) can be supported against the ground (6), wherein the longitudinal beam (7) is connected to the support beam (36) and that the first support (29) can be connected to the ground (6) outside the installation area (8). Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025 4. Device according to claim 3, characterized by that the first support (29) can be connected to the ground (6) outside the handling area (65).

5. Device according to one of claims 3 or 4, characterized by that the first support (29) is arranged on a side of the installation area (8) facing away from the textile machine (3), and that the installation area (8) is completely spanned by the support beam (36).

6. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that the support arrangement (28) includes a second support (31) by which the support beam (36) can be supported against the ground (6), wherein the second support (31) can be connected to the ground (6) outside the installation area (8).

7. Device according to claim 6, characterized by that the second support (31) can be connected to the ground (6) outside the handling area (65).

8. Device according to one of claims 6 or 7, characterized by that the second support (31) is arranged on a side of the installation area (8) facing the textile machine (3), and in particular is connectable to the floor (6) via the textile machine (3). Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025 9. Device according to any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized by that the support arrangement (28) has a third support (30) by which the support beam (36) can be supported against the ground (6), wherein the third support (30) can be connected to the ground (6) outside the installation area (8) and in particular outside the handling area (65), and that the support arrangement (28) has a first support beam (33) which extends transversely to the longitudinal axis (L_7) and is supported by the first support (29) and the third support (31), wherein the support beam (36) is attached to the first support beam (33).

10. Device according to any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized by that the support arrangement (28) has a fourth support (32) by which the support beam (36) can be supported against the ground (6), wherein the fourth support (32) can be connected to the ground (6) outside the installation area (8) and in particular outside the handling area (65), and that the support arrangement (28) has a second support beam (34) which extends transversely to the longitudinal axis (L_7) and is supported by the second support (31) and the fourth support (32), wherein the support beam (36) is attached to the second support beam (34).

11. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by that the longitudinal beam (7) is connected to the support beam (36) via a lifting device (43) in a height-adjustable manner. 16 Internal file number P249931WO1 28.10.2025 12. Device according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized by that the device is designed to feed another fiber tape processing textile machine (3) with one or more fiber tapes (5), each of which can be provided from a feed container (4) arranged on a floor (6) and that the device comprises a further longitudinal beam (7) which extends above a further installation area (8) for setting up the feed containers (4) associated with the further textile machine (3) and, that the device comprises a further guide device (14) for guiding the one or more fiber belts (5) towards the further textile machine (3) which is connected to the further longitudinal beam (7), and that the support arrangement (28) comprises a further support beam (36) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis (L_7) and attached to at least one of the first support beam (33) and the second support beam (34), wherein the further longitudinal beam (7) is connected to the further support beam (36).

13. Arrangement in the spinning mill preparation, comprising: a first fiber ribbon processing textile machine (3), in particular a drawing unit, and a device for feeding the first textile machine (3) with one or more fiber tapes (5), each of which can be provided from a feed container (4) arranged on a floor (6), according to one of claims 1 to 12.

14. Arrangement in the spinning preparation according to claim 13, characterized by, a further fiber tape processing textile machine (3), wherein the device is designed according to claim 9. 17

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