Title: Combination tension and slub catching device

Abstract: A combination slub catcher and tension control apparatus for use in the processing of yarn wherein a plurality of narrow parallel blades are supported at one side transversely to the path of travel of the yarn and a single rigid bar supported at the other side longitudinally of the path of the yarn. The confronting surfaces of the transversely and longitudinally supported blades and the bar define a narrow yarn passage. The transversely supported blades are supported in a holder in which they are individually yieldable to the passage of enlargements in the yarn and the longitudinally supported bar is supported on an eccentric for pivotal movement about an axis parallel to the transverse blades and for adjustment toward or from the transverse blades to adjust the width of the yarn passage. A tension lever is mounted on the upper end of the bar above the pivot axis for biasing the bar relative to the blades.

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Inventors: Abbott, Samuel L. (Wilton, NH, US)

Application Number: 466982
Filing Date: 1974-05-06
Publication_date: 1976-01-06
Assignee: Abbott Machine Co., Inc. (Wilton, NH)
Primary Class(es): 28/236 242/419
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US Patent Ref:

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Primary Examiner: Mackey, Robert R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Gammons; Robert T.