Multiple Nozzle Connection of a Textile Machine, and Textile Machine

Abstract

A multiple nozzle connection that is connectable to a central suction duct of a textile machine includes a connecting piece configured to connect to a compaction device of the textile machine or to a suction tube device that is in communication with the central suction duct. The connecting piece includes three connections, wherein at least one of the connections is closable by one of the connected compaction device or the connected suction tube device.

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         16 . A multiple nozzle connection that is connectable to a central suction duct of a textile machine, comprising:
 a connecting piece configured to connect to a compaction device of the textile machine or to a suction tube device that is in communication with the central suction duct; and   wherein the connecting piece comprises three connections, wherein at least one of the connections being closable by one of the connected compaction device or the connected suction tube device.   
     
     
         17 . The multiple nozzle connection according to  claim 16 , wherein the three connections are adjacently situated and define a middle connection and opposite lateral connections, wherein the compaction device is connectable to the middle connection when the lateral connections are closed, and wherein the suction tube device comprises two suction tubes that are connectable to the lateral connections when the middle connection is closed. 
     
     
         18 . The multiple nozzle connection according to  claims 17 , wherein the suction tube device assumes two different positions, wherein in a first position the suction tubes are oriented in alignment with the multiple nozzle connection, and in a second position the suction tubes are downwardly inclined compared to the upper position. 
     
     
         19 . The multiple nozzle connection according to  claim 16 , further comprising a spacer and a seal between the connections and the compaction device or the suction device. 
     
     
         20 . The multiple nozzle connection according to  claim 16 , further comprising a holder configured to detachably attach to the compaction device and the suction tube device, the holder comprising two spaced-apart holding elements that detachably engage with lateral elevations on the compaction device and a central connecting element on the suction tube device. 
     
     
         21 . The multiple nozzle connection according to  claim 20 , wherein the holding elements are attachable to a retaining profile on the textile machine. 
     
     
         22 . A textile machine, comprising:
 a compaction device;   a central suction duct;   a suction tube device having at least one suction tube connected to the central suction duct;   a multiple nozzle connection that further comprises:
 a connecting piece connected to the compaction device or to the suction tube device; and 
 wherein the connecting piece comprises three connections, wherein at least one of the connections being closable by one of the connected compaction device or the connected suction tube device. 
   
     
     
         23 . The textile machine according to  claim 22 , wherein the three connections are adjacently situated and define a middle connection and opposite lateral connections, wherein the compaction device is connectable to the middle connection when the lateral connections are closed, and wherein the suction tube device comprises two suction tubes that are connectable to the lateral connections when the middle connection is closed. 
     
     
         24 . The textile machine according to  claim 22 , wherein the compaction device comprises:
 two suction drums, each suction drum configured with a delivery roller pair of a drafting unit, the delivery roller pair comprising a bottom delivery roller and a top delivery roller;   each suction drum rotatably supported via a bearing on a shaft that is fastened to a carrier element;   a suction duct extending within the carrier element;   each suction drum comprising a drive element in drive connection with the bottom delivery roller of the delivery roller pair associated with the suction drum; and   two nip rollers rotatably supported on the carrier element centrally in a bearing on a shared axle, wherein for forming a nip line, each of the nip rollers rests on an outer circumference of one of the two suction drums under action of a spring load.   
     
     
         25 . The textile machine according to  claim 23 , wherein the suction tube device comprises two to the suction tubes spaced-apart and connected to one another via a connecting element, and a central plate by which the middle connection of the connecting piece is closable. 
     
     
         26 . The textile machine according to  claim 22 , wherein the compaction device and the suction tube device are detachably held on the multiple nozzle connection by holding elements of a holder. 
     
     
         27 . The textile machine according to  claim 26 , wherein the compaction device and the suction tube device are detachably held by the holder, the compaction device having lateral elevations and the suction tube device having a central connecting element for connection to the spaced-apart holding elements. 
     
     
         28 . The textile machine according to  claim 27 , wherein the compaction device and the suction tube device are detachably held by the holder so as to be pivotable about an axis, the holding elements fastenable to a retaining profile, and wherein the suction tube device assumes two different positions. 
     
     
         29 . The textile machine according to  claim 22 , comprising a spacer and a seal situated between the compaction device or the suction tube device and the connecting piece. 
     
     
         30 . A method for operating a textile machine of  claim 22 , comprising fastening the compaction device or the suction tube device to the multiple nozzle connection.