Abstract

A system for in-line treatment of thread for use with a thread consuming device is provided. The system includes a treatment unit including at least a first and a second print head each being configured to dispense one or more coating substances onto the at least one thread when activated; and a control unit configured to determine if a maintenance sequence is to be performed on at least the first print head, and if so schedule said maintenance sequence on at least the first print head. A method is further provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
• B65H 51/20 - Devices for temporarily storing filamentary material during forwarding, e.g. for buffer storage
• D04B 35/22 - Devices for preparatory treatment of threads
• D05B 67/00 - Devices incorporated in sewing machines for lubricating, waxing, or colouring the threads
• D05C 11/24 - Devices for guiding, feeding, handling, or treating the threads in embroidering machinesMachine needlesOperating or control mechanisms therefor incorporating devices for dyeing or impregnating the threads
• D06B 11/00 - Treatment of selected parts of textile materials, e.g. partial dyeing
• D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing

Abstract

A system for in-line treatment of thread for use with a thread consuming device is provided. The system includes a treatment unit including at least one discharge device being configured to dispense one or more coating substances onto the at least one thread when activated; and a drive unit being configured to move said at least one discharge device between an idle position and an operational position being arranged along an axis of movement.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
• D06B 1/08 - Applying liquids, gases or vapours on to textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing or impregnating from outlets being in, or almost in, contact with the textile material
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

Abstract

A system for in-line treatment of thread for use with a thread consuming device is provided. The system comprises at least one treatment unit being configured to dispense one or more coating substances onto the at least one thread when activated and a thread speed sensor being driven by the motion of the at least one thread. A method is further provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06B 11/00 - Treatment of selected parts of textile materials, e.g. partial dyeing
• D04B 35/22 - Devices for preparatory treatment of threads
• D05B 67/00 - Devices incorporated in sewing machines for lubricating, waxing, or colouring the threads
• D05C 11/24 - Devices for guiding, feeding, handling, or treating the threads in embroidering machinesMachine needlesOperating or control mechanisms therefor incorporating devices for dyeing or impregnating the threads
• D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
• B65H 71/00 - Moistening, sizing, oiling, waxing, colouring, or drying filamentary material as additional measures during package formation

Abstract

A system for in-line treatment of at least one thread is provided. The system is configured to be used with a thread consuming device and comprises a treatment unit having a plurality of nozzles arranged at different positions relative the at least one thread, said at least one thread being in motion in use, each nozzle being configured to dispense one or more coating substances onto the at least one thread when activated; and at least one thread engagement device configured to rotate the at least one thread along its longitudinal axis as the at least one thread moves through said treatment unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03J 1/04 - Auxiliary apparatus combined with or associated with looms for treating weft
• B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
• D06B 11/00 - Treatment of selected parts of textile materials, e.g. partial dyeing
• B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
• D05B 67/00 - Devices incorporated in sewing machines for lubricating, waxing, or colouring the threads
• D05C 11/24 - Devices for guiding, feeding, handling, or treating the threads in embroidering machinesMachine needlesOperating or control mechanisms therefor incorporating devices for dyeing or impregnating the threads

Abstract

A treatment unit for in-line treatment of at least one thread for use with a thread consuming device is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• D05B 67/00 - Devices incorporated in sewing machines for lubricating, waxing, or colouring the threads
• D03J 1/04 - Auxiliary apparatus combined with or associated with looms for treating weft
• D05C 11/24 - Devices for guiding, feeding, handling, or treating the threads in embroidering machinesMachine needlesOperating or control mechanisms therefor incorporating devices for dyeing or impregnating the threads
• D04B 15/00 - Details of, or auxiliary devices incorporated in, weft knitting machines, restricted to machines of this kind
• D04B 27/00 - Details of, or auxiliary devices incorporated in, warp knitting machines, restricted to machines of this kind
• D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
• D06B 11/00 - Treatment of selected parts of textile materials, e.g. partial dyeing

Abstract

A system for in-line treatment of thread for use with a thread consuming device is provided. The system includes a treatment unit having a plurality of nozzles arranged at different positions relative the thread, said thread being in motion in use, each nozzle being configured to dispense one or more coating substances onto the thread when activated; and a control unit configured to activate at least two of the nozzles to dispense the coating substance at different circumferential positions of the thread when the thread twists along its longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06B 11/00 - Treatment of selected parts of textile materials, e.g. partial dyeing
• D06P 5/30 - Ink jet printing
• D05B 67/00 - Devices incorporated in sewing machines for lubricating, waxing, or colouring the threads
• D05C 11/24 - Devices for guiding, feeding, handling, or treating the threads in embroidering machinesMachine needlesOperating or control mechanisms therefor incorporating devices for dyeing or impregnating the threads
• D03J 1/04 - Auxiliary apparatus combined with or associated with looms for treating weft
• D04B 35/22 - Devices for preparatory treatment of threads
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

Abstract

A method and device for controlling the fixation of a treatment material being applied to a thread during a thread treatment process are disclosed. The method comprises performing a thread treatment process, forming part of the thread consuming process, by: i) applying a treatment material to the thread; and ii) applying an amount of energy to the thread to at least partly fix the applied treatment material to the thread; wherein the method further comprises controlling the amount of energy being applied to the thread as a response to a detected operational status of the in-line thread consuming process.

IPC Classes  ?

• D05C 11/00 - Devices for guiding, feeding, handling, or treating the threads in embroidering machinesMachine needlesOperating or control mechanisms therefor
• D05C 11/24 - Devices for guiding, feeding, handling, or treating the threads in embroidering machinesMachine needlesOperating or control mechanisms therefor incorporating devices for dyeing or impregnating the threads
• D06B 1/02 - Applying liquids, gases or vapours on to textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing or impregnating by spraying or projecting
• D03J 1/04 - Auxiliary apparatus combined with or associated with looms for treating weft
• D05B 67/00 - Devices incorporated in sewing machines for lubricating, waxing, or colouring the threads
• D06B 19/00 - Treatment of textile materials by liquids, gases, or vapours, not provided for in groups
• D06M 10/00 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements
• D06M 10/04 - Physical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements