Split yarn roll

Abstract

A composite yarn engaging roll for textile machines which is adapted for mounting on the shaft of a machine and which comprises two semi-cylindrical members is disclosed. Each of these members has an outer portion with an outer semi-cylindrical surface complementary with the outer surface of the other member which forms a cylindrical outer surface of the composite roll. The members also have an inner portion with an inner semi-cylindrical surface spaced from the outer semi-cylindrical surface and complementary with the inner surface of the other member to form an inner semi-cylindrical surface of the composite roll. The composite roll is dimensioned for mounting on a shaft. The composite also has an axially extending web portion disposed between the inner and outer portions of each member. Each member also contains a device for releasably interlocking the two members which is incorporated into the web portion of each member and disposed for axial sliding engagement with the releasably interlocking device of the other member for interlocking the two semi-cylindrical members in an interlocked position to form the composite roll.

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