The present invention relates to a method for cleaning a textile machine (21) consisting of a multiple number of identical work stations (2), whereas a cleaning request is issued for a work station (2) and the work station (2) to be cleaned is approached and cleaned by a mobile cleaning device (1). In accordance with the invention, it is proposed that the cleaning request is issued depending on the events that have occurred at the respective work stations (2) since the last cleaning process. The invention also relates to a textile machine (21) with a multiple number of identical work stations (2), a mobile cleaning device (1) and a control device (23), whereas the control device (23) is formed to issue cleaning requests for work stations (2) and the cleaning device (1) is formed to approach and clean a work station (2) for which a cleaning request was issued, and the control device (23) is formed in such a manner that it issues cleaning requests depending on events that have occurred at the respective work stations (2) since the last cleaning process.

The present invention relates to a method for cleaning a textile machine (21) consisting of a multiple number of identical work stations (2), whereas a cleaning request is issued for a work station (2) and the work station (2) to be cleaned is approached and cleaned by a mobile cleaning device (1). In accordance with the invention, it is proposed that the cleaning request is issued depending on the events that have occurred at the respective work stations (2) since the last cleaning process. The invention also relates to a textile machine (21) with a multiple number of identical work stations (2), a mobile cleaning device (1) and a control device (23), whereas the control device (23) is formed to issue cleaning requests for work stations (2) and the cleaning device (1) is formed to approach and clean a work station (2) for which a cleaning request was issued, and the control device (23) is formed in such a manner that it issues cleaning requests depending on events that have occurred at the respective work stations (2) since the last cleaning process.

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.

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.

A suction channel end part for removing fiber flight in the region of a drafting system by the application of negative pressure, the suction channel end part having a first component, to which negative pressure is applied and which has an inlet and an outlet communicating with the inlet. The suction channel end part is characterised in that the suction channel end part has a second component, which is designed as a cover element and to which negative pressure is applied and which can be exchangeably connected to the first component. The second component has an opening, which, in the joined state of the suction channel end part, forms a suction port, which communicates with the inlet and via which the fiber flight is removed into the suction channel end part when a negative pressure is applied.

A method for cleaning a textile machine having a plurality of work stations includes issuing a cleaning request for a first one of the work stations. In response to the cleaning request, the first work station is approached and cleaned by a mobile cleaning device that travels alongside of the textile machine. The cleaning requests are issued for the work stations depending on specifically identified contamination-generating events that have occurred at or near the respective work station since a last cleaning process at the work station. A textile machine configured in accordance with the method is also provided.

A method for cleaning a textile machine having a plurality of work stations includes issuing a cleaning request for a first one of the work stations. In response to the cleaning request, the first work station is approached and cleaned by a mobile cleaning device that travels alongside of the textile machine. The cleaning requests are issued for the work stations depending on specifically identified contamination-generating events that have occurred at or near the respective work station since a last cleaning process at the work station. A textile machine configured in accordance with the method is also provided.

A device and a corresponding method produce a knitted fabric with a knitting machine and a roving drawing and strengthening unit. The device has a roving supply unit with a roving, a stretching unit linked to the roving supply unit, and a spinning nozzle device provided downstream from the stretching unit in a roving conveying direction of the device forming a fiber strengthening segment by applying compressed air. An end thread gripping roller pair rotatable in opposite directions is provided downstream from the spinning nozzle device in the roving conveying direction delimiting the fiber strengthening segment. The device has a blow-off device for blowing off the spinning nozzle device and/or the stretching unit and a suction device for suctioning off loose fibers from the spinning nozzle device and/or the stretching unit. The suction device and the blow-off device are interconnected in a blow-off and suction system.

A device and a corresponding method produce a knitted fabric with a knitting machine and a roving drawing and strengthening unit. The device has a roving supply unit with a roving, a stretching unit linked to the roving supply unit, and a spinning nozzle device provided downstream from the stretching unit in a roving conveying direction of the device forming a fiber strengthening segment by applying compressed air. An end thread gripping roller pair rotatable in opposite directions is provided downstream from the spinning nozzle device in the roving conveying direction delimiting the fiber strengthening segment. The device has a blow-off device for blowing off the spinning nozzle device and/or the stretching unit and a suction device for suctioning off loose fibers from the spinning nozzle device and/or the stretching unit. The suction device and the blow-off device are interconnected in a blow-off and suction system.

A fastening mechanism is provided to detachably fasten and position a compaction module on a drafting unit of a spinning machine, wherein the compaction module has a carrier, which is provided with at least one suction channel that is connected to suction inserts of compaction elements that are movably mounted on the carrier. A coupling device using the fastening mechanism. In order to ensure simple and positionally accurate attachment of a compaction module, the fastening mechanism is composed of at least one clamping element that has retaining elements for fixed and positioned fastening on the spinning machine and is provided with a first receiving slot, which is open on one side and has a retaining section, by means of which a retaining element fastened on the carrier can form a positive-fitting clamped connection.