Rieter

Shifting the belt

Index

Fig. 21 – Belt-shifting device

Shifting of the belt is controlled by the ratchet wheel (on axle Fig. 21, 10). In the course of each change-over operation (after each stroke), the ratchet wheel is permitted to rotate by a half tooth. By way of a gear train including change wheels and an eccentric, this ratchet steps out the wire rope (1) and hence permits movement of the belt guide (5) to the right. The tensile force required to induce movement of the belt is exerted by a weight (7). Bobbin diameter increases more or less rapidly depending upon roving hank. The belt must be shifted through corresponding steps. The degree of shift, which depends upon the thickness of the roving, is modified by replacing the ratchet wheel or (generally nowadays) by substituting change wheels. If a ratchet wheel with fewer teeth is inserted, then the belt is shifted through larger steps, i.e. it progresses more rapidly, and vice versa. When the bobbin is fully wound, the belt must be moved back to its starting point. Today, this is usually done automatically by an auxiliary motor.