Air distributor assembly and process for air conditioning a textile machine using a displacement type air flow system

Abstract

A process for the air conditioning of a weaving machine includes generating, for the weaving machine, at least one conditioning air stream spaced from a warp of the weaving machine and directed towards the warp, and distributing the conditioning air stream in stages so as to form a downwardly directed displacement-type flow towards threads of the warp. The displacement-type flow is a non-turbulent, uniform flow over a cross-sectional profile of the flow.

1. A process for the air conditioning of a weaving machine, comprising the steps of:
 generating, for the weaving machine, at least one conditioning air stream spaced from a warp of the weaving machine and directed towards the warp, and  
 distributing the conditioning air stream in stages so as to form a downwardly directed displacement-type flow towards threads of the warp, said displacement-type flow being a non-turbulent, uniform flow over a cross-sectional profile of the flow.  
 
     
     
       2. The process as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising the step of conditioning the warp threads by a partial stream of the displacement flow, the partial stream flowing along the warp threads. 
     
     
       3. The process as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising the step of deflecting the displacement flow directed onto a back shed of the weaving machine and then guiding the displacement flow along the warp threads in a direction of a side of a warp beam of the weaving machine. 
     
     
       4. The process as claimed in one of claims  1 ,  2  or  3 , wherein a maximum outlet velocity of 0.9 m/sec is imparted to the displacement flow. 
     
     
       5. A device for air conditioning a weaving machine comprising:
 at least one local air outlet for the weaving machine, said outlet being cooperable with an inlet opening to an air conditioning plant and being constructed and arranged to generate an air stream directed downwards into a region of a warp of the weaving machine,  
 wherein an outlet opening of the air outlet is constructed and arranged to extend transversely to the warp and to be spaced from the warp,  
 an air distributor being connected upstream of the outlet opening, said air distributor including a plurality of flat distribution components stacked in a spaced relation in the direction of air flow, said flat distribution components being constructed and arranged to distribute air between the inlet opening and the outlet opening, and  
 wherein the outlet opening exhibits a width of at least  150 min  mm.    
 
     
     
       6. The device as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the outlet opening of the air outlet is provided at a long side of a box, which forms the air distributor and which is approximately rectangular in profile and having a cross section which approximately corresponds to the cross section of the outlet opening. 
     
     
       7. The device as claimed in  claim 5  or  6 , wherein the distribution components comprise an air-permeable mat and a perforated sheet, and
 wherein a further distribution component disposed opposite the inlet opening is provided as a baffle component in the air distributor.  
 
     
     
       8. The device as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the perforated sheet is disposed, in a direction of flow, upstream of the mat and parallel thereto and to the outlet opening and a surface extent of the mat is approximately the same as the cross section of the outlet opening. 
     
     
       9. The device as claimed in  claim 5  or  6 , wherein the air distributor includes at least one lateral outlet opening. 
     
     
       10. An arrangement for air conditioning a textile machine, comprising:
 a weaving machine,  
 a local flow outlet disposed above the weaving machine and in flow communication therewith, said outlet being constructed and arranged to produce an air flow stream having a uniform distribution in stages over a cross sectional profile of the flow such that a flow velocity is constant over said cross sectional profile and said outlet having an elongated exit opening.  
 
     
     
       11. The arrangement according to  claim 10 , wherein said exit opening extends substantially along an entire working length of the weaving machine. 
     
     
       12. A device for air conditioning a weaving machine comprising:
 at least one local air outlet for the weaving machine, said outlet being connected via an inlet opening to an air conditioning plant and being constructed and arranged to generate an air stream directed downwards into a region of a warp of the weaving machine,  
 wherein an outlet opening of the air outlet is constructed and arranged to extend transversely to the warp and to be spaced from the warp,  
 an air distributor being connected upstream of the outlet opening, said air distributor including a plurality of flat distribution components connected in series in the direction of air flow, and  
 wherein the outlet opening exhibits a width of at least 150 mm, and wherein the outlet opening of the air outlet is provided at a long side of a box, which forms the air distributor and which is approximately rectangular in profile and having a cross section which approximately corresponds to the cross section of the outlet opening.  
 
     
     
       13. The device as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the distribution components comprise an air-permeable mat and a perforated sheet, and
 wherein a further distribution component disposed opposite the inlet opening is provided as a baffle component in the air distributor.  
 
     
     
       14. The device as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the perforated sheet is disposed, in a direction of flow, upstream of the mat and parallel thereto and to the outlet opening and a surface extent of the mat is approximately the same as the cross section of the outlet opening. 
     
     
       15. The device as claimed in  12 , wherein the air distributor includes at least one lateral outlet opening. 
     
     
       16. A process for the air conditioning of a weaving machine, comprising the steps of:
 generating, for the weaving machine, at least one conditioning air stream spaced from a warp of the weaving machine and directed towards the warp,  
 distributing the conditioning air stream so as to form a downwardly directed piston-type displacement flow towards threads of the warp, and  
 deflecting the displacement flow directed onto a back shed of the weaving machine and then guiding the displacement flow along the warp threads in a direction of a side of a warp beam of the weaving machine.  
 
     
     
       17. A process for the air conditioning of a weaving machine, comprising the steps of:
 generating, for the weaving machine, at least one conditioning air stream spaced from a warp of the weaving machine and directed towards the warp, and  
 distributing the conditioning air stream so as to form a downwardly directed piston-type displacement flow towards threads of the warp,  
 wherein a maximum outlet velocity of 0.9 mm/sec is imparted to the displacement flow.  
 
     
     
       18. A process for the air conditioning of a weaving machine, comprising the steps of:
 generating, for the weaving machine, at least one conditioning air stream spaced from a warp of the weaving machine and directed towards the warp,  
 distributing the conditioning air stream so as to form a downwardly directed piston-type displacement flow towards threads of the warp, and  
 conditioning the warp threads by a partial stream of the displacement flow, the partial stream flowing along the warp threads,  
 wherein a maximum outlet velocity of 0.9 mm/sec is imparted to the displacement flow.  
 
     
     
       19. A process for the air conditioning of a weaving machine, comprising the steps of:
 generating, for the weaving machine, at least one conditioning air stream spaced from a warp of the weaving machine and directed towards the warp,  
 distributing the conditioning air stream so as to form a downwardly directed piston-type displacement flow towards threads of the warp, and  
 deflecting the displacement flow directed onto a back shed of the weaving machine and then guiding the displacement flow along the warp threads in a direction of a side of a warp beam of the weaving machine,  
 wherein a maximum outlet velocity of 0.9 mm/sec is imparted to the displacement flow.  
 
     
     
       20. A process for air conditioning a textile machine, comprising the steps of:
 ( a )  generating a conditioning air stream in an area proximate the textile machine; and      ( b )  distributing the conditioning air stream towards the textile machine in stages so as to form a downwardly directed displacement - type flow towards threads in the textile machine, the displacement - type flow being a non - turbulent, uniform flow over a cross - sectional profile of the flow.     
     
     
       21. A process for air conditioning a textile machine, comprising the steps of:
 ( a )  generating a conditioning air stream;      ( b )  directing the conditioning air stream to an air distributor assembly including a plurality of spaced - apart, air distribution components;      ( c )  moving the conditioning air stream through the air distributor assembly in stages defined by the air distribution components so as to form a downwardly directed displacement - type flow towards threads in the textile machine, the displacement - type flow being a non - turbulent, uniform flow over a cross - sectional profile of the flow; and      ( d )  distributing the displacement - type flow outwardly from the air distributor assembly towards the textile machine.     
     
     
       22. An air distributor assembly for air conditioning a textile machine, comprising:
 ( a )  an air inlet adapted for communicating with a source of conditioning air flow;      ( b )  a first air distribution component downstream of said inlet for slowing the flow of conditioned air through said distributor assembly;      ( c )  a second air distribution component spaced - apart from said first air distribution component and defining an air outlet downstream of said inlet to further slow the flow of conditioned air outwardly through said distributor assembly and in a direction of the textile machine; and      ( d )  wherein said first and second air distribution components cooperate to distribute the conditioned air flow to the textile machine in stages so as to form a downwardly directed displacement - type flow towards threads in the textile machine, said displacement - type flow being a non - turbulent, uniform flow over a cross - sectional profile of the flow.     
     
     
       23. In combination with a textile machine, the improvement comprising an air distributor assembly for air conditioning the textile machine, the air distributor assembly comprising:
 ( a )  an air inlet adapted for communicating with a source of conditioning air flow;      ( b )  a first air distribution component downstream of said inlet for slowing the flow of conditioned air through said distributor assembly;      ( c )  a second air distribution component spaced - apart from said first air distribution component and defining an air outlet downstream of said inlet to further slow the flow of conditioned air outwardly through said distributor assembly and in a direction of the textile machine; and      ( d )  wherein said first and second air distribution components cooperate to distribute the conditioned air flow to the textile machine in stages so as to form a downwardly directed displacement - type flow towards threads in the textile machine, said displacement - type flow being a non - turbulent, uniform flow over a cross - sectional profile of the flow.