Filling station for rectangular sliver can fitted with movable floor, includes a lifting arm protruding through vertical slot in can

摘要

Sliver filling station has a single lifting arm (14) which enters a slot (8) in the smaller side of the rectangular can to support the movable floor (10). Sliver filling station has a single lifting arm (14) which enters a slot (8) in the smaller side of the rectangular can to support the movable floor (10). A lifting mechanism (13) raises the floor (10) to its top most position and lowers it as the can is filled. Spring loaded side extensions can be fitted to the lifting arm (14) to give additional support. An Independent claim is also included for a filling station of this kind on a draw frame (6) where the coiler head (5) is traversed in a direction parallel to the longer side of the can to aid filling.