Yarn Spinning Slow-Cooling Structure With Adjustable Cooling Space

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Solution Overview

Problem

The increasing number of yarns spun out from a spinning apparatus requires a complex arrangement of upper and lower hoods, leading to increased component count and costs, and the need to adjust the slow cooling space length in the up-down direction without introducing outside air.

Innovation Solution

A yarn spinning system with a block member and adjustment unit that allows for changing the length of the slow cooling space by adjusting the relative positions of the block member and cooling cylinders, using a sealing member to prevent outside air intrusion and a movement mechanism for easy operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If upper hood and lower hood are provided for each yarn to enable slow cooling space adjustment, then the slow cooling space can be adjusted for different yarn types, but the number of components increases and cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveslow cooling space adjustment capabilityVSAvoidnumber of components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the functions of multiple hoods into a single block member that can surround multiple cooling cylinders. This block member integrates the slow cooling space formation for all yarns simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate upper and lower hoods for each yarn while maintaining the ability to adjust the slow cooling space length for different yarn types and specifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The block member is designed as a universal component that can adapt to different yarn configurations and cooling requirements. By making the block member movable in the up-down direction and adjustable in position, it serves multiple functions: forming slow cooling spaces for multiple yarns, enabling adjustment for different yarn types, and reducing the overall component count while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the cooling apparatus is fixed to maintain slow cooling space length, then structural stability is maintained, but adjustment for different yarn types is not possible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveyarn type adaptabilityVSAvoidstructural stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The block member is designed to be movable in the up-down direction, transforming the static structure into a dynamic one. This allows the slow cooling space length to be adjusted according to different yarn types, filament thicknesses, and production requirements while maintaining structural stability through controlled movement and proper mechanical design of the support and adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of repair

If block member and cooling cylinders are fixed in relative position, then alignment is maintained, but maintenance and adjustment require realignment which increases time and complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemaintenance accessibilityVSAvoidrealignment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system is segmented into independently movable components: the block member can move relative to the cooling cylinders, and the cooling apparatus can move independently. This segmentation allows maintenance personnel to access and service individual components without requiring realignment of the entire assembly, significantly reducing maintenance time and complexity while maintaining proper alignment through designed movement paths and positioning mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 configuration enables efficient adjustment of the slow cooling space length with fewer components, maintains yarn quality by preventing temperature variations, and enhances operational ease by allowing maintenance without realigning the block member and cooling cylinders.

Implementation Method 1

cooling apparatus which is provided below the spinning apparatus and is configured to cool the yarns spun out from the respective spinnerets, and the slow cooling unit includes: a block member which includes surrounding faces arranged to surround at least parts in the up-down direction of the cooling cylinders, the surrounding faces having parts above the cooling cylinders and the parts forming slow cooling spaces

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForced Convection: Forced Convection

Implementation Method 2

surrounding faces having parts above the cooling cylinders and the parts forming slow cooling spaces in which slow cooling of the yarns is performed

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNatural Convection: Free Convection

Data Source

PatentEP4063542B1Yarn spinning system
Publication Date: 2026.02.18 TMT MACHINERY INC
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AI summary

A slow cooling space is allowed to be changed in length in the up-down direction when the number of yarns spun out is large, with a small number of members. A yarn spinning system 1 includes a spinning apparatus 2 including spinnerets 13, a cooling apparatus 3 configured to cool yarns Y spun out from the spinnerets 13, and a slow cooling unit 4 provided between the spinning apparatus 2 and the cooling apparatus 3 in the up-down direction. The cooling apparatus 3 includes cooling cylinders 21 that are arranged to guide cooling wind to the yarns Y. The slow cooling unit 4 includes a block member 30 and an adjustment unit 40. The block member 30 includes surrounding faces 33 arranged to surround at least parts in the up-down direction of the respective cooling cylinders 21, the surrounding faces 33 have parts above the cooling cylinders 21, and the parts form slow cooling spaces Ss in which slow cooling of the yarns Y is performed. The adjustment unit 40 is arranged to be able to adjust the relative positions of the block member 30 and the cooling cylinders 21 in the up-down direction.