Method and apparatus for simultaneously dyeing yarn and forming yarn

Abstract

A method and apparatus of random or space dyeing yarn while simultaneously forming a yarn package having a plurality of axially stacked revolutions of yarn, with each revolution formed to include a plurality of sinuous patterns in each revolution, and wherein the sinuous pattern of adjacent revolutions are angularly offset relative to each other. The apparatus includes a frame support means having a power driven turntable, with a pressure plate non-rotatable supported thereabove for vertical translating movement, and wherein the yarn package is formed between the rotatably turntable and the pressure plate. The yarn packaging apparatus is provided with yarn guide means for effecting radial reciprocating displacement of yarn while feeding the yarn through a radial slot in the pressure plate to the turntable for forming revolutions of yarn having the sinuous pattern. A number of radially spaced dye ejector nozzles supported on the pressure plate and operable for applying various color dye material to radially spaced portions of each revolution of the yarn package, concurrently with the formation of each revolution. A yarn package is formed and dyed by threading a length of yarn through the yarn guide means, engaging an end of the yarn with the rotary turntable and effecting rotation of the turntable to form the stacked revolutions of yarn while simultaneously applying dye to radially spaced portions of each revolution.