Thread processing machine spindle assembly having mechanical adjustment

Abstract

In a cabling assembly of a thread processing machine, such as a cabling or double twisting machine having a rotor mechanism and thread storage disk rotating therewith and defining a axially-extending and radially-extending thread passageway defining a first deflection point, a pot mechanism around which a balloon of thread rotates during thread processing, an axially-extending thread guide positioned above the pot mechanism for receiving the thread being processed and defining a second deflection point for changing the direction of thread travel from generally radial to axial during thread processing, and adjustable devices for influencing the mode of operation of the spindle assembly and mounted thereon within the rotating thread balloon formed during thread processing; the improvement of a movable mechanical linkage extending from outside the rotating thread balloon to within the rotating thread balloon and to the spindle assembly operation influencing devices and mounted for movement to adjust such devices. The mechanical linkage includes a hollow sleeve mounted for axial movement in the location of at least one of the thread deflection points and along the axis of the spindle assembly and having at least one lateral aperture for receiving thread to pass axially through the sleeve and radially out of the aperture at the deflection device and for axial movement with the linkage during movement thereof for adjustment of the spindle assembly operation influencing devices.