Winding Scraps Collection via Segmented Filtration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing yarn winding systems face inefficiencies in collecting and managing scraps, particularly in distinguishing and handling fine dusts and longer thread fluffs, which require different suction pressures and lead to clogged filters, affecting continuous operation.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of individual filters with fine and coarse mesh septums at each winding station, connected to a common collector, utilizing a high depression aspirator for periodic discharge of scraps through an inertial filter that separates and processes materials efficiently, preventing clogging and maintaining continuous operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single suction system is used for both fine dusts and long fluffs, then the system structure is simple, but the filter clogs due to inability to handle different particle sizes effectively

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuction system structureVSAvoidfilter clogging
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The suction system is divided into two separate suction units: a first suction unit with a first filter for fine dusts and a second suction unit with a second filter for long fluffs. This segmentation allows each filter to handle specific particle sizes, preventing clogging while maintaining system functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If high depression suction is used continuously, then long fluffs are effectively removed, but fine dusts are not efficiently collected and the system cannot switch between different suction requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefluff removal efficiencyVSAvoidsuction pressure adaptation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically switches between high depression suction for fluffs and low depression suction for dusts using a control unit that activates the appropriate suction unit based on operational requirements. This dynamic adaptation allows efficient handling of different particle types without continuous high depression operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If individual filters are installed at each winding station, then scraping efficiency is improved, but the system complexity and number of components increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescrap collection efficiencyVSAvoidnumber of filters and ducts
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

While individual filters are installed at each winding station for efficient scrap collection, the system merges the discharge of multiple filters through a common duct to a central collection point. This combining approach maintains high scraping efficiency while reducing the number of discrete collection points and simplifying the overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This solution allows for effective separation and periodic cleaning of scraps, ensuring continuous yarn winding by preventing filter clogging and optimizing the handling of different types of yarn debris, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.

Implementation Method 1

a rotary aspirator with a centrifugal impeller 25 actuated through a brushless electric motor 26

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCentrifugal force: Centrifugal Force

Implementation Method 2

individual filter 50 is placed with fine mesh filtering septum that holds the dusts and the hairs of the thread

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhysical filtration: Filter (physical)

Implementation Method 3

periodic pneumatic transportation to an inertial filter 80 that separates and processes materials efficiently

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInertial separation: Inertia

Implementation Method 4

two slide valves 57 and 58, which then join up in a common discharge duct 59

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectValve control: Valve

Data Source

PatentEP2481700B1System for collecting winding scraps
Publication Date: 2014.01.29 SAVIO MACCHINE TESSILI SPA
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AI summary

Device for collecting scraps produced by a winder both for dust removal and for lengths of thread, wherein the winding units (23) are served by single aspirators (22) that individually equip each winding unit, and are each equipped with a pair of filters (50,51) for separating the dust and the lengths of thread, arranged in parallel and operating alternately. All filters are connected through a common duct (70) to a common inertial filter (80) for collecting the winding scraps that periodically discharges and receives the material held by such filters, one at a time and separately for each material.