Multi-objective Optimal Trajectory and Placement of a Robot for Cotton Yarns Handling

This study deals with a robot manipulator for yarn bobbin handling in the cotton yarns lattice distortion modification system.The aim is to achieve an operation of yarn bobbin handling with minimal execution time,energy consumption and jerk in motion together.The placement of the robot,in relation to the yarn bobbin stations,is also optimized in conjunction of trajectory optimization.Three possible techniques for building the handling traj'ectory were considered:the quaternion spherical linear interpolation in Cartesian space,the quintic polynomial spline and quintic B-spline in joint space.The genetic algorithm(GA) was used to optimize the trajectories of the robot,with a penalty function to handle nonlinear constraints associated in the robot motion.Two simulations of the optimal trajectory in joint space and the placement of robot were carried out and the results obtained were presented and discussed.It is concluded that the quintic polynomial spline constructs a better trajectory in joint space and the proper placement of robot makes better performance.

Bendable tube-shaped supercapacitor based on reduced graphene oxide and Prussian blue coated carbon fiber yarns for energy storage

Carbon fiber yarns（CFY） are promising as a new type of flexible building blocks for the construction of flexible architectures for the energy storage applications. The main hurdle with CFY is how to make them high energy and power capable by using economically and environmentally viable materials. Here,we report reduced graphene oxide（r GO） and Prussian blue（PB） coated CFY, derived from a facile electrochemical process at room temperature for supercapacitor electrodes. The PB coated CFY and r GO coated CFY electrodes exhibit the excellent gravimetric capacitance of 339 F/g and 160.2 F/g, respectively, in aqueous KCl electrolyte in three-electrode cell configuration. When we coupled these electrodes inside the flexible plastic tube and separated by the electrolyte wet filter paper in order to construct flexible architecture, the resulting device delivers excellent specific energy of 52.1 Wh/kg and 26.5 Wh/kg with offering specific power of 3100 W/kg and 14400 W/kg respectively, under a wide operating potential of1.8 V with excellent rate capability. The device shows high tolerance towards bending, and retained its efficiency to the capacitance after being bent at an angle of 360° for 200 bending cycles.

SOME END-USES OF PURE RAMIE NOIL ROTOR YARNS

In the previous studies, the optimum technological combination has been obtained for producing coarse pure ramie noil yarns on rotor spinning system currently. Because of no yarn properties standard available at present for suchlike yarns, it is considered necessary to analyse the acceptability of coarse pure ramie noil rotor-spun yarns in terms of yarn properties before their products being developed. By the aid of a hypothetical concept "pure ramie noil ring-spun yarn", this paper draws the conclusion that the coarse pure ramie noil rotor-spun yarns are condsidered acceptable to a great extent; furthermore, it introduces 5 kinds of woven fabrics and 3 kinds of knitted fabrics successfully designed and developed from those yarns.

“Dual control” for quality-critical yarns

Total Contamination Control helps Texhong Group to be recognized in a new market One of the top ten spinning mills in China,Texhong Group has grown steadily since its establishment in1997,building a reputation for high value-added products in challenging market sectors such as

China International Trade Fair for Fibres and Yarns

[YARNEXPO 2008] Nearly 100 suppliers will feature a full range of apparel yarns and fibers during Yarn Expo Spring 2008, running 27-29 March 2008 at the China World Trade Centre,Beijing. Exhibitors of natural,man-made

Trade Fair for Fibers and Yarns Announced in Beijing

China International Trade Fair for Fibers and Yarns convened on Mar.31–Apr.2in China World Trade Centre Beijing.Exhibitors presented a range of

Analysis on the Characterization of the Twist Insertion Level and Its Effect of the Compact and Ring Spun Yarns

In this paper, the difference of the twist insertion levels of the compact and ring spun yarns of the same count is analyzed based on the relationship of the yarn twist factor to the twist angle and the bulk density. It is proposed that the relationship of the twist angle, twist level, and the yarn diameter should be synthetically considered when evaluating the twist insertion level of the compact yarn. The twist angle of the compact yarn is smaller than that of the ring yarn with the same twist insertion level. This results from the ordered fiber arrangement and compact structure of the compact yarn. Experiment was conducted to verify the conclusions. It is also discovered that the selection of the twist factor of the compact yarn, which can be usually lower than that of the ring yarn by 10%-15%, can be determined based on the yarn tensile strength.

Study on the Bending Properties of Woven Fabrics and Its Yarns

A theoretical analysis on the two extreme cases of yarn bending rigidity as well as the relationship between them is proposed. The significant influence of fiber-to-fiber interaction on yarn bending rigidity is revealed.Experimental observation on the relationship between fabric/yarn bending property and fiber fineness, yarn structure, fabric structure is given as we ll. Three problems are discussed and the following conclusion is thus obtained. There exists, similar t0 a rigid engineering rod, a linear relationship between yarn bending rigidity and the square of yarn fineness (expressed as yarn count in tex), but the increasing speed is much lower. Yarn bending rigidity in the fabric also to a great extent depends on the fabric density and yarn twist factor, and so on. Fabric's bending hysteresis primarily depends on its bending rigidity.

VARIATION OF WOVEN FABRIC GEOMETRY——Non-uniform Flattening of Yarns

In previous research much effort has been devoted to the geometry of woven fabrics and relat-ed problems under the assumption of constant yarn configuration in fabric.This paper will first re-port that image crimp (yarn crimp measured by an image analysis method) seems larger than actualvalue.From the explanation of this result,the variation of yarn configuration in woven fabric dueto the non-uniform flattening is revealed.The significance of this actual structure of woven fabricsis discussed.It is believed that the variation of yarn configuration is very important for fabric per-formance,and may be an advantage for fabric quality.

Advances in Electrospun Nanofiber Yarns

In order to increase the application area of nanofibers,electrospun nanofiber yarns have drawn attention of many researchers around the globe.Once the production method of nanofiber yarn is mature enough to be universally accepted,many new gates of applications will open to the world.In this review,different electrospinning techniques of electrospun nanofiber yarns are divided into needle electrospinning and needleless electrospinning.Considering yarn twist as an important mechanism,needle electrospinning technique is further categorized into mechanical,electrical and field flow twisting methods.Moreover,parameters influencing the mechanical properties of electrospun nanofiber yarns are investigated.Methods of improving mechanical properties of nanofiber yarns are addressed,including hot-water-bath treatment,addition of carbon nanotubes(CNTs)and introducing regulators.Finally,applications of electrospun nanofiber yarns in different fields of smart textile and bioengineering are summed-up.In summary,challenges encountered in the industrialization of nanofiber yarns and future prospects are anticipated.

STRUCTURAL VARIATIONS OF HOLLOW SPINDLE WRAP SPUN YARNS

The structure of a hollow spindle wrap spun yarn depends greatly on the steadiness of bindertension and of balloon rotation.The two commonly used binder bobbin forms,the cop type andthe flanged type,both as sources of spinning condition fluctuation,are examined in order to revealtheir effects on the wrap spun yarn structure.False twist is introduced on hollow spindle spinningmachines in order to avoid strand breaks before it is tightly wrapped up.However,an investigationof the false twisti g-wrapping process shows that this inevitably causes irregular yarn tortuosity.

BALANCING TORQUE OF SINGLES COTTON ROTOR YARNS

This paper reports a recent development of a yarn modification process to produce torque balanced singles spun yarns. Taking advantages of the core-sheath structure of unconventional spun yarns, we have developed a yarn modification process and applied it to singles yarns spun by rotor spinning. Torque free singles yarns have been produced from 100% cotton fibers. The spirality of resultant single jersey knit fabrics has been greatly reduced or, in some cases, completely eliminated. Properties and performance characteristics of both parent and modified yarns as well as their resultant fabrics have been evaluated including the yarn tensile properties, surface properties, handle, air permeability, burst strength, and pilling resistance of the fabrics.

TENSILE BEHAVIOUR OF ROTOR SPUN YARNS

This paper deals with the tensile behaviour of rotor spun yarns. Having regard to the spe-cial construction of rotor spun yarn, some modifications for Hearle’s theory have been made inorder to apply Hearle’ s theory to rotor spun yarn. The paper then goes into calculating thetensile curve and investigating the effect of main parameters and spinning conditions on thetensile behaviour of rotor spun yarn. It was found that the following facts are noteworthy forimproving the mechanical properties of rotor spun yarn: (1) Selecting suitable navel so as tocontrol the P. T. E. length within a reasonable range. (2) Improving the design of single fibresupply device to decrease the amount of spoiled fibre and hence increase the effective fibrelength. (3) Increasing spinning yarn tension without yarn break to enhance the fibre migrationratio. (4) For the rotor spun yarn of industrial use, it is the way to increase the yarn strengththat the rotor groove should be designed with the groove angle beneficial to decrease the yarnspecific volume.

Study on Wet Permeability Models of Yarns and Knitted Fabrics

Water transport through the pore structure of the knitted fabric can occur only in place where the fiber-water surface attraction force is greater than the water weight in the capillary. To investigate wet permeability of the knitted yarn in the fabric, a liquid transport model is established. The main factors which have significant influences on the liquid transport have been analyzed. It is derived from the argument that the optimal design for the knitted fabric with quick sweat transport property can be obtained.

Relationship between Abrasiveness and Structure of Rotor and Ring Yarns

The friction and abrasion characters of yarn play veryimportant roles in the downstream processing and theend-use of products.With the development of rotoryarn and its application in the knitted products,theproblem of abrasion on the machine components causedby the processed rotor yarn has been paid more andmore attentions.This paper deals with the factors effectthe abrasiveness of rotor yarn and the comparison ofabrasive character between rotor yarn and ring yarn.

The Effect of Gauge Length on Tenacity of Cotton Yarns

The tensile properties of cotton yarns are studied. A lot of data are gotten and analyzed. It indicates that the breaking strength of the yarns follows Weibull distribution. Then the effect of sample length on strength is analyzed using Weibull's statistics. The Weibull parameters are calculated through regression method.The breaking strength of the yarn at different sample length is predicted. Theoretical prediction conforms the experimental results very well.

Design and Characterization of Electrical Connections for Conductive Yarns

The development of flexible and stretchable electronics has attracted much attention.As an important part of wearable electronic systems,the connection between conductive yarns and electronic components affects the stability and accuracy of their electrical reliability.In this paper,three different connections were attempted to electrically and mechanically link two conductive yarns,including soldering followed by waterborne polyurethane(WPU)encapsulation,coating of conductive silver adhesive with WPU encapsulation,as well as coating of conductive silver adhesive with polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)encapsulation.The surface morphologies and electro-mechanical behaviors of the three created connected conductive yarns were characterized.Compared with their electro-mechanical behaviors of the established three connections,the connection with soldering remained electrically conductive to around 200%,which mainly came from the stress concentration between the stiff soldering and soft conductive yarns.However,the coating of conductive silver adhesive and encapsulated protection of PDMS can make the connected conductive yarns stretchable up to 300%with almost constant electrical resistance.

A large‐scalable spraying‐spinning process for multifunctional electronic yarns

Electronic fibers/textiles have great potential for applications in smart wearables due to their excellent flexibility,air permeability,and wearing comfort.However,it is still challenging to produce reliable electronic textiles at low cost and in a large scale.Herein,we report a spraying‐spinning process for fabricating electronic yarns with excellent stability and durability.Cotton sliver,which is the raw material for spinning conventional cotton yarns,was spray coated with carbon nanotubes(CNTs)and spun on an Ag@nylon yarn,forming a sheath‐core structured CNT@cotton‐Ag@nylon yarn(CCAY).The process is continuous,large‐scalable,applicable to other raw fiber materials and compatible with traditional textile processes.The as‐prepared CCAY showed superior mechanical durability,washability,and conductivity to typical surface coated yarns.It can be easily processed or integrated into textiles through weaving,knitting,sewing,and embroidering.We systematically studied the electromechanical,electro‐thermal,and photothermal performance of CCAY based yarns/fabrics,demonstrating its versatile applications in smart textiles.In addition,CCAY can be further equipped with other features,such as electro‐thermochromic functions,pH sensing and flame resistant abilities.Considering the large‐scalability,versatility,and low‐cost,we foresee that this spraying‐spinning process for electronic yarns may play important roles in the development of practical smart fibers/textiles.

A Novel Strategy to Fabricate Core-Sheath Structure Piezoelectric Yarns for Wearable Energy Harvesters

Wearable and portable electronic devices based on textile structure have been widely used owing to their wearability and comfortableness.However,yarn fineness and the comfort of the fabric cannot satisfy the requirements of smart wearable devices.This work presents a novel strategy to prepare highly integrated PVDF/conductive nylon core-sheath structure piezoelectric yarns for wearable which is fabricated by combining electrospinning strategy with 2D braiding technology.The fineness of single yarns as well as strength are both improved significantly compared to previous works.The piezoelectric outputs of the yarn are still stable after 800 s fatigue test at a frequency of 4 Hz,and the cycle stability can maintain more than 3200 cycles.Furthermore,the piezoelectric yarns are further woven into piezoelectric plain fabric.According to the electrical performance,the length of the piezoelectric yarn and the thickness of the piezoelectric layer would both affect the output electrical performance.The yarn of the 10 cm in length and 600μm in fineness can produce an output voltage of 120 mV.Meanwhile,Both the piezoelectric yarn and the fabric could generate piezoelectric output signals through human movement,such as bending,walking.Therefore,the electrical and mechanical performance of the piezoelectric yarns prepared in our work could be improved significantly,and the comfortableness and durability performance of the piezoelectric fabric can satisfy most wearing requirements,which would provide some help in the field of piezoelectric wearable devices based on yarns and fabrics.

Mechanical characterization of functional graphene nanoplatelets coated natural and synthetic fiber yarns using polymeric binders

Fabrication of electrically conductive yarns(glass,flax and polypropylene fibers)coated with graphene nanoparticles(GNP)were characterized for their mechanical properties and compared with their electrical properties.The composites were produced with the use of polymeric binders(epoxy resin and thermoplastic starch)and two different dipcoating methodologies were developed to create the coating layers.Technique-1 involved coating of binder and then GNP layer whereas Technique-2 had a mixture of binder and GNP in the predetermined ratio,which was coated on the yarns.The mechanism of adhesion varies or influences on a number of factors such as the nature of the fiber surface,coating method and effective binder.Tensile properties of the yarns were measured by an appropriate standard,and the highest tensile strength was noticed with epoxy-based glass fiber samples as 222 MPa followed by flax fiber samples as 206 MPa.The composites of starch-based showed poor mechanical performance compared to those of epoxy ones.This was due to poor adhesion between the surface and starch layer(interphase)where the Van der Wall’s force was quite low.Electrical conductivity,glass fiber yarns with epoxy binder were identified to have the highest electrical conductivity of 0.1 S.cm−1 among other samples.