Inventors:
J. Ronald Smith - Pleasant Garden NC
J. Franklin Smith - Greensboro NC
International Classification:
D01H 716, B65H 5454
Abstract:
A spool retainer and method are presented which greatly increase the speed and efficiency of textile workers in changing spools on yarn covering machines. The spool retainer has an outer sleeve resiliently affixed to an inner plunger which allows the operator ease and convenience in changing yarn spools and make the doffing operation less expensive and time consuming.