09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Textile machines; weaving machines; parts and fittings for all aforesaid goods, not included in other classes. Electronic and electric components for weaving machines, including sensors, actuators, controllers and circuit boards; Software for operating, controlling and monitoring weaving machines.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Textile machines; weaving machines; parts, fittings and
accessories for all aforesaid goods, as far as included in
this class. Electronic and electric components for weaving machines,
including sensors, actuators, controllers and circuit
boards; software for operating, controlling and monitoring
weaving machines.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Textile machines; weaving machines; parts, fittings and
accessories for all aforesaid goods, as far as included in
this class. Electronic and electric components for weaving machines,
including sensors, actuators, controllers and circuit
boards; software for operating, controlling and monitoring
weaving machines.
The invention relates to a guide element (2) for a gripper transport element (3) of a gripper weaving machine, the guide element (2) comprising guide surfaces, which guide surfaces form a frame (10) for the gripper transport element (3), the frame (10) having an opening (20) at a first side (8), wherein the guide surfaces of the frame (10) comprise a lower guide surface (11) associated to a lower side (31) of the gripper transport element (3), wherein the guide element (2) is provided with an upward projection (17) associated to a longitudinal groove (33) on the lower side (31) of the gripper transport element (3), which upward projection (17) protrudes from the lower guide surface (11) of the frame (10), wherein a side surface of the upward projection (17) protruding from the lower guide surface (11) forms a first lateral guide surface (13) of the frame (10) at the first side (8), wherein the frame (10) comprises a second lateral guide surface (14) opposite to the first lateral guide surface (13), the second lateral guide surface (14) protruding from the lower guide surface (11) of the frame (10), and wherein the lower guide surface (11) is provided with a notch (19) associated to a longitudinal bar (38) on the lower side (31) of the gripper transport element (3), the notch (19) providing a third lateral guide surface (15). The invention further relates to a guide piece (41) for a gripper transport element (3), a gripper transport element (3), and a gripper transport system.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Textile machines; weaving machines; parts, fittings and accessories for all aforesaid goods, as far as included in this class. Electronic and electric components for weaving machines, including sensors, actuators, controllers and circuit boards; Software for operating, controlling and monitoring weaving machines.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Textile machines; weaving machines; parts, fittings and accessories for all aforesaid goods, as far as included in this class. Electronic and electric components for weaving machines, including sensors, actuators, controllers and circuit boards; Software for operating, controlling and monitoring weaving machines.
The invention relates to a gripper for a rapier weaving machine, the gripper (1) comprising a base part (2) and a gripper clamp (3), wherein the base part (2) comprises a bottom structure (20) with a first side (201) and an opposite second side (202), a top structure (23), a first side structure (21) connecting the top structure (23) to the bottom structure (20) at the first side (201) of the bottom structure (20), and a second side structure (22) connecting the top structure (23) to the bottom structure (20) offset to the second side (202) of the bottom structure (20), wherein the gripper clamp (3) is arranged at the bottom structure (20) at a side of the second side structure (22) that is facing away from the first side structure (21), wherein the top structure (23) comprises a rectangular section (230), wherein a length of the rectangular section (230) in a longitudinal direction of the base part (2) is longer than a width of the rectangular section (230) between the first side structure (21) and the second side structure (22), and wherein the second side structure (22) connects the rectangular section (230) of the top structure (23) to the bottom structure (20) at least at a rear end (31) of the rectangular section (230) and at a front end (32) of the rectangular section (230). The invention further relates to a weaving machine and to a method for manufacturing a gripper.
The invention relates to a fabric take-up device comprising a take-up roller (2), a pressure roller (3), a rod (4) inserted in the pressure roller (3), and a lever (5), wherein the rod (4) has a first end (41) protruding from the pressure roller (3), a second end (42), and an elongated part (43) that elongates between the first end (41) and the second end (42), and wherein at the first end (41), the rod (4) is mounted using the lever (5), wherein the lever (5) forces the rod (4) towards the take-up roller (2), wherein at the first end (41), the rod (4) is provided with a cut-out (6) extending transversely to a longitudinal direction (40) of the rod (4) for forming a top abutment surface (62), wherein a bottom contact surface (51) of the lever (5) contacts the rod (4) at the top abutment surface (62) for forcing the rod (4) towards the take-up roller (2), and wherein the top abutment surface (62) is configured to interact with the bottom contact surface (51) of the lever (5) for preventing a rotational movement of the rod (4) about an axis extending in the longitudinal direction (40) of the rod (4). The invention further relates to a method for mounting a rod (4) in a fabric take-up device (1).
The invention relates to a nozzle insert (5) for a nozzle device (1) for an airjet weaving machine, comprising a tubular main body (7) with an inlet end (8), an outlet end (9), and a weft channel (10) extending from the inlet end (8) towards the outlet end (9), wherein the outlet end (9) is provided with three or more notches (20), such that protrusions (21) extending in an axial direction of the tubular main body (7) are formed at the outlet end (9), and wherein the protrusions (21) are sloped with respect to an adjoining segment of the tubular main body (7) towards a centerline (25) of the tubular main body (7). The invention further relates to a nozzle device (1), and to a method for manufacturing a nozzle insert (5).
D03D 47/30 - Looms in which bulk supply of weft does not pass through shed, e.g. shuttleless looms, gripper shuttle looms, dummy shuttle looms wherein the weft itself is projected into the shed by gas jet
10.
FORK-ELEMENT FOR A GRIPPER DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A WEAVING MACHINE
The invention relates to a fork-element for a gripper drive system (1) for a weaving machine comprising a first bearing seat (10), a second bearing seat (11), and a main body (12) with a coupling element (13) configured for coupling the fork-element (5) to a crank (4) of the gripper drive system (1), wherein the second bearing seat (11) is positioned closer to the coupling element (13) than the first bearing seat (10), and wherein the first bearing seat (10) is formed integrally with the main body (12) and the second bearing seat (11) is formed separately and can be fastened to the main body (12) using fixation elements (14). The invention further relates to a to a fork-element system (50), and to a gripper drive system comprising a fork-element and/or a fork-element system (1).
D03D 47/27 - Drive or guide mechanisms for weft inserting
F16H 21/54 - Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides with movements in three dimensions for conveying or interconverting oscillating or reciprocating motions
11.
WEAVING MACHINE WITH DISPLAY SUPPORT AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A DISPLAY
The invention relates to a display support (3) comprised in a weaving machine comprising a column (5) and a support rack (6) arranged at an upper end of the column (5), wherein the display support (3) further comprises a fixation part (8), wherein the fixation part (8) is formed integrally with or configured for being fixed to a frame part (2) of the weaving machine, and wherein the column (5) is mounted to the fixation part (8) via at least one damping block (11, 12). The invention further relates to a method for supporting a display (4) and a weaving machine with a display support (3).
The invention relates to a frame (21) with a blowing system (9) for removing process dust from a fabric area (13) on a weaving machine, the frame (21) comprising a mounting bar arranged above the fabric area (13), wherein the mounting bar is a tubular profile (11) adapted to serve as a conduit for a fluid for the blowing system (9). The invention further relates to a weaving machine comprising a frame.
The invention relates to a frame (21) for a weaving machine comprising a mounting bar arranged above a fabric area (13), which mounting bar is configured so that weaving machine devices (61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66) can be fixed thereto, wherein the mounting bar is a longitudinal profile (11) having a longitudinal groove (45, 46, 47, 48) at its periphery. The invention further relates to a weaving machine comprising a frame.
The invention relates to a device (1) for selecting and presenting weft threads to an insertion element (103) of a weaving machine comprising a holding plate (2) and a number of weft feeder modules (3), each weft feeder module (3) comprising a weft feeder element (4) with a weft thread guide (5) at its distal end, a drive mechanism (6), a drive motor (8), which drive motor (8) is mounted to the holding plate (2) in a motor mounting region (12), and a guide structure (9) mounted to the holding plate (2) in a guide structure mounting region (13), wherein the weft feeder element (4) is connected via the drive mechanism (6) to the drive motor (8) for a movement of the weft feeder element (4) between a rest position and a presenting position, and wherein the weft feeder element (4) is guided by the guide structure (9), wherein an opening (14) is provided in the holding plate (2) between the motor mounting region (12) and the guide structure mounting region (13) allowing incidence of light to improve a visibility in a thread feeding zone The invention further relates to a weaving machine comprising an insertion element (103), in particular a gripper, and a device (1) for selecting and presenting weft threads to the insertion element (103).
The invention relates to a device (1) for selecting and presenting weft threads to an insertion element of a weaving machine, the device (1) comprising a weft feeder element (4), wherein the weft feeder element (4) is mounted so as to be moveable between a rest position and a presenting position, and wherein the device (1) comprises a light source (16), which is configured and arranged for illuminating a weft insertion zone from above. The invention further relates to an assembly comprising a device (1) for selecting and presenting weft threads to the insertion element and a control unit (70).
The invention relates to a drive system (1) for a weaving machine comprising a first drive gear wheel (2) for driving a first group of elements, a second drive gear wheel (3) for driving a second group of elements, a switching gear wheel (4), wherein the switching gear wheel (4) is displaceable between a first position, in which the switching gear wheel (4) is in drive connection with the first drive gear wheel (2) and the second drive gear wheel (3), and a second position, in which the switching gear wheel (4) is not in drive connection with the first drive gear wheel (2), and a blocking device (9), wherein the blocking device (9) can be activated for blocking a rotation of the second drive gear wheel (3) while the second drive gear wheel (3) is in standstill, wherein the blocking device (9) comprises a lever (14) having a tooth (15) for engaging with teeth (16) of the second drive gear wheel (3), and wherein the lever (14) is mounted swivellable about a swivel axis (17) of the lever (14) extending in parallel to the rotation axis (18) of the second drive gear wheel (3) between a blocking position, in which the tooth (15) engages with the second drive gear wheel (3), and a rest position, in which the tooth (15) is disengaged from the second drive gear wheel (3). The invention further relates to a weaving machine with such a drive system (1).
The invention relates to a drive system (1) for a weaving machine comprising a first drive gear wheel (2) for driving a first group of elements, a second drive gear wheel (3) for driving a second group of elements, a switching gear wheel (4), wherein the switching gear wheel (4) is displaceable between a first position, in which the switching gear wheel (4) is in drive connection with the first drive gear wheel (2) and the second drive gear wheel (3), and a second position, in which the switching gear wheel (4) is not in drive connection with the first drive gear wheel (2), a holding element (5), which is displaceable with the switching gear wheel (4), wherein in the second position of the switching gear wheel (4), the holding element engages with the first drive gear wheel (2) for holding the first drive gear wheel (2) against rotation, and wherein in the first position of the switching gear wheel (4), the holding element (5) is disengaged from the first drive gear wheel (2), and a displacement device (9) for displacing the switching gear wheel (4) and the holding element (5) between the first position and the second position, characterized in that the displacement device (9) comprises a stationary rod (12) extending in parallel to a rotation axis (13) of the first drive gear wheel (2) and a slider element (14) slideably mounted to the stationary rod (12), wherein the holding element (5) is arranged at the slider element (14). The invention further relates to a weaving machine with such a drive system (1).
The invention relates to a method and a system for matching data from an external electronic device (1) with status data of a weaving machine (2) stored in a data portal (3), wherein upon an operator request unique tag data is created, wherein status data of the weaving machine (2) taken at a time of the operator request and the unique tag data are stored in the data portal (3), wherein a unique digital label (6) representing the unique tag data is displayed on a monitor (7) of the weaving machine (2) and is acquired by the external electronic device (1), and wherein the unique tag data belonging to the unique digital label (6) is associated with data from the external electronic device (1), so that the data from the external electronic device (1) and the status data of the weaving machine (2) can be matched using the unique tag data.
The invention relates to a device for setting a position of a stationary guide (1) for guiding a rapier on a weaving machine, the device (2) comprising a first support part (3) and a second support part (4), wherein for setting an orientation of the first support part (3) with respect to the second support part (4), the first support part (3) is mounted to the second support part (4) swivelably about a virtual axis (8), which virtual axis (8) lies outside the first support part (3). The invention further relates to a weaving machine comprising such a device (2) and to a method for setting a position of a stationary guide (1) for guiding a rapier on a weaving machine using such a device (2).
Machines for the manufacture of textiles; weaving machines;
sewing machines; parts and fittings for all aforesaid goods,
as far as included in this class.
Machines for the manufacture of textiles; weaving machines;
sewing machines; parts and fittings for all aforesaid goods,
as far as included in this class.
Machines for the manufacture of textiles; weaving machines;
sewing machines; parts and fittings for all aforesaid goods,
as far as included in this class.
The invention relates to a method for determining a configuration of a drive mechanism (2) having a moving element (12, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22) for driving a heald frame (1), wherein the sensor device (40) comprises a target set (41) provided on the moving element (12, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22) with an upper target (43) and a lower target (45), and the sensor device (40) comprises a sensor element (42) arranged stationary on the weaving machine, wherein the method comprises operating the drive mechanism (2) to move the moving element (12, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22) so that the target set (41) passes the sensor element (42), detecting with the sensor element (42) the presence of the upper target (43) and the lower target (45) within the sensing range, and determining an upper target detecting moment (63) and a lower target detecting moment (65) in a weaving cycle upon detecting the upper target (43) and the lower target (45), and the method comprises detecting with the sensor element (42) the presence of a middle target (44) within the sensing range, wherein the middle target (44) is provided on the moving element (12, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22) of the drive mechanism (2) and arranged between the upper target (43) and the lower target (45), determining a middle target detecting moment (64) in the weaving cycle upon detecting the middle target (44), and determining a configuration of the drive mechanism (2) based on the upper target detecting moment (63), the middle target detecting moment (64), and the lower target detecting moment (65). The invention further relates to a moving element of a drive mechanism for driving a heald frame of a weaving machine, and to a system comprising a moving element and a sensor device.
The invention relates to a rapier wheel for a rapier weaving machine having an inner ring (20), an outer ring (21), and a number of spokes (22, 23), wherein the inner ring (20) is configured for mounting the inner ring (20) to a drive shaft (10), wherein the outer ring (21) is provided with teeth (210) configured for engaging with a rapier (6) for driving the rapier (6), wherein the spokes (22, 23) extend between the inner ring (20) and the outer ring (21) and connect the inner ring (20) with the outer ring (21), wherein the spokes (22, 23) are arranged crosswise in pairs of spokes (24) comprising a first spoke (22) and a second spoke (23), wherein the first spoke (22) and the second spoke (23) extend in opposite directions and cross each other at a crossing point (25) between the inner ring (20) and the outer ring (21), and wherein the first spoke (22) and the second spoke (23) are each convexly curved toward the outer ring (21). The invention further relates to a rapier weaving machine with such a rapier wheel.
The invention relates to a gripper (1) for a rapier weaving machine, wherein the gripper (1) comprises a gripper body (2) and a clamping device (3) for clamping a weft thread, wherein the gripper body (2) comprises a base section (20), a first side section (21) adjoining the base section (20), a second side section (22) adjoining the base section (20) opposite to the first side section (21), and a hook (26) provided at a distal end (10) of the gripper body (2), wherein the clamping device (3) comprises a moveable clamping element (30), a spring element (31), and an opener element (32), wherein the gripper body (2) comprises an upper section (23) opposite to the base section (20), wherein the upper section (23) adjoins the first side section (21) and is connected via a web (24, 25) to at least one of the second side section (22) and the base section (20), wherein the first side section (21), the second side section (22), the upper section (23) and the web (24, 25) are formed integrally with the base section (20), and wherein the opener element (32) is mounted between the upper section (23) and the base section (20). The invention further relates to a gripper assembly comprising a gripper (1) and a rapier (5) for carrying the gripper (1), in particular a gripper band. The invention further relates to a weaving machine and a method for manufacturing a gripper (1).
The invention relates to a lubrication device (2, 3) for a rapier (10) with a detection device (21, 33) and a method for detecting a consumption of a lubrication element (4) for a rapier (10) of a gripper weaving machine, wherein an alert state prior to the lubrication element (4) being entirely consumed is detected using the detection device (21, 33), and wherein at least after reaching the alert state a continued consumption is detected using the detection device (21, 33) and an alert signal is output, which alert signal varies with the continued consumption.
The invention relates to a method and a device for determining a movement parameter of a gripper (3, 5) in a gripper weaving machine, wherein the gripper (3, 5) can be driven to move back and forth using a transmission part (31, 32), wherein a drive element (12, 26) rotating with a drive shaft (7) of the gripper weaving machine is drivingly coupled via a transmission mechanism (24, 25) to the transmission part (31, 32), wherein the transmission part (31, 32) can be driven by the drive element (12, 26) to oscillate between extreme transmission part positions, wherein an amplitude of an oscillation of the transmission part (31, 32) is adjustable by setting the transmission mechanism (24, 25), and wherein the method comprises the steps of determining a change in an angular position (ΔΘ1, ΔΘ2) of the drive element (12, 26) when moving the transmission part (31, 32) over a defined range (Δα), and determining the amplitude of the oscillation of the transmission part (31, 32) based on the determined change in the angular position ((ΔΘ1, ΔΘ2) of the drive element (12, 26).
The invention relates to a method and a device for adjusting a movement stroke of a gripper (3, 5) in a gripper weaving machine, wherein the gripper (3, 5) is driven to move back and forth using a transmission part (31, 32), wherein a drive element (12, 26) rotating with a drive shaft (7) of the gripper weaving machine can be drivingly coupled via a transmission mechanism (24, 25) to the transmission part (31, 32), wherein the transmission mechanism (24, 25) can be fastened to the drive element (12, 26) in various eccentric positions, wherein the transmission part (31, 32) can be driven by the drive element (12, 26) to oscillate between extreme transmission part positions, wherein an amplitude of an oscillation of the transmission part (31, 32) is settable by varying an eccentric position in order to adjust a movement stroke of the gripper (3, 5), and wherein the method comprises holding the transmission part (31, 32) in a selected transmission part position while the transmission mechanism (24, 25) is unfastened from the drive element (12, 26), and moving the drive element (12, 26) relative to the transmission part (31, 32) from a first angular position associated with said selected transmission part position for a first movement stroke of the gripper (3, 5) defined by a first eccentric position into a second angular position associated with said selected transmission part position for a second movement stroke of the gripper (3, 5) defined by a second eccentric position.
The invention relates to a sensor device and a method for sensing a tension in a weft thread (1) between a weft presenter (4) and a gripper (6) on a gripper weaving machine (100), the sensor device (10) comprising a sensor unit (20) with a contact area (21), which sensor unit (20) is adapted to generate a response signal in response to a force applied by the weft thread (1) at the contact area (21), and a mounting arrangement (22) adapted for mounting the sensor unit (20) to the weaving machine (100) in a region between the weft presenter (4) and a shed (5), wherein the mounting arrangement (22) comprises an elastic damping element (25) adapted for isolating the sensor unit (20) mounted to the weaving machine (100) from vibrations of the weaving machine (100). The invention further relates to a weaving machine with a sensor unit for sensing a tension in a weft thread, and to a method for mounting a sensor unit to a weaving machine.
Machines for the textile industry; weaving machines;
components of weaving machines for the textile industry;
machines for pre-treatment of textile materials; machines
for the post-treatment of textile materials.
38.
DEVICE FOR FORMING A LENO WEAVE IN A WEAVING MACHINE
The invention relates to a device for forming a leno weave in a weaving machine, the device comprising an endless support element (6) guided along an elongated endless path and a thread guide (7) mounted to the endless support element (6), wherein the endless support element (6) is supported by a pulley (9, 10), and wherein the thread guide (7) is adapted for guiding a leno thread towards a fabric (8), wherein the thread guide (7) is provided with a first segment (72) for mounting the thread guide (7) to the endless support element (6), which first segment (72) extends at an inner side of the endless support element (6), and the pulley (9, 10) is provided with a notch (90, 100), wherein the endless support element (6) and the pulley (9, 10) are adapted to each other such that upon a circulation of the endless support element (6), the first segment (72) is received in the notch (90, 100) of the pulley (9, 10). The invention further relates to a weaving machine comprising such a device, and to a method for manufacturing such a device.
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Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry; weaving machines;
components of weaving machines for the textile industry. Electric and electronic regulating, control and monitoring
apparatus and instruments for machines for the textile
industry and weaving machines; artificial intelligence and
machine learning software for machines for the textile
industry and weaving machines; textile machine control
software; weaving machine control software; textile machine
communication software; weaving machine communication
software; electronic communications apparatus for machines
for the textile industry and weaving machines; displays for
weaving machines; graphical user interface software for
weaving machines. Installation and reparation services in the context of the
operation optimization of machines for the textile industry;
installation and reparation services in the context of the
operation optimization of weaving machines. Development, programming, installation and maintenance of
computer software used for machines in the textile industry
and weaving machines; hosting of communication platforms for
machines for the textile industry and weaving machines;
hosting of communication platforms on the Internet for
machines for the textile industry and weaving machines;
constructing an Internet platform for electronic commerce
for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry; weaving machines;
components of weaving machines for the textile industry. Electric and electronic regulating, control and monitoring
apparatus and instruments for machines for the textile
industry and weaving machines; artificial intelligence and
machine learning software for machines for the textile
industry and weaving machines; textile machine control
software; weaving machine control software; textile machine
communication software; weaving machine communication
software; electronic communications apparatus for machines
for the textile industry and weaving machines; displays for
weaving machines; graphical user interface software for
weaving machines. Installation and reparation services in the context of the
operation optimization of machines for the textile industry;
installation and reparation services in the context of the
operation optimization of weaving machines. Development, programming, installation and maintenance of
computer software used for machines in the textile industry
and weaving machines; hosting of communication platforms for
machines for the textile industry and weaving machines;
hosting of communication platforms on the Internet for
machines for the textile industry and weaving machines;
constructing an Internet platform for electronic commerce
for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry; weaving machines;
components of weaving machines for the textile industry. Electric and electronic regulating, control and monitoring
apparatus and instruments for machines for the textile
industry and weaving machines; artificial intelligence and
machine learning software for machines for the textile
industry and weaving machines; textile machine control
software; weaving machine control software; textile machine
communication software; weaving machine communication
software; electronic communications apparatus for machines
for the textile industry and weaving machines; displays for
weaving machines; graphical user interface software for
weaving machines. Installation and reparation services in the context of the
operation optimization of machines for the textile industry;
installation and reparation services in the context of the
operation optimization of weaving machines. Development, programming, installation and maintenance of
computer software used for machines in the textile industry
and weaving machines; hosting of communication platforms for
machines for the textile industry and weaving machines;
hosting of communication platforms on the internet for
machines for the textile industry and weaving machines;
constructing an internet platform for electronic commerce
for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry; weaving machines;
components of weaving machines for the textile industry. Installation and reparation services in the context of the
operation optimization of machines for the textile industry;
installation and reparation services in the context of the
operation optimization of weaving machines.
A moveable lever (3) for a thread clamp (2) for a gripper (1) of a gripper weaving machine, the moveable lever (3) having a first contact surface (4) for cooperating with a second contact surface (6) of a counter-element (5) arranged opposite to the first contact surface (4), wherein the first contact surface (4) is provided with an inwardly arched portion (13), which inwardly arched portion (13) is curved about an axis (A) parallel to a longitudinal direction of the moveable lever (3) and which inwardly arched portion (13) extends longitudinally along said axis (A), wherein the width of the inwardly arched portion (13) is at least twice its height. A thread clamp with a moveable lever, a gripper with a thread clamp and a gripper weaving machine.
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Machines for the textile industry; weaving machines; components of weaving machines for the textile industry. Electric and electronic regulating, control and monitoring apparatus and instruments for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; artificial intelligence and machine learning software for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.; textile machine control software; weaving machine control software; textile machine communication software; weaving machine communication software; Electronic communications apparatus for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; displays for weaving machines; graphical user interface software for weaving machines. Installation and reparation services in the context of the operation optimization of machines for the textile industry; Installation and reparation services in the context of the operation optimization of weaving machines. Development, programming, installation and maintenance of computer software used for machines in the textile industry and weaving machines; Hosting of communication platforms for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; Hosting of communication platforms on the internet for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; Constructing an internet platform for electronic commerce for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.
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42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry; weaving machines; components of weaving machines for the textile industry. Electric and electronic regulating, control and monitoring apparatus and instruments for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; artificial intelligence and machine learning software for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.; textile machine control software; weaving machine control software; textile machine communication software; weaving machine communication software; Electronic communications apparatus for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; displays for weaving machines; graphical user interface software for weaving machines. Installation and reparation services in the context of the operation optimization of machines for the textile industry; Installation and reparation services in the context of the operation optimization of weaving machines. Development, programming, installation and maintenance of computer software used for machines in the textile industry and weaving machines; Hosting of communication platforms for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; Hosting of communication platforms on the internet for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; Constructing an internet platform for electronic commerce for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry; weaving machines; components of weaving machines for the textile industry. Electric and electronic regulating, control and monitoring apparatus and instruments for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; artificial intelligence and machine learning software for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.; textile machine control software; weaving machine control software; textile machine communication software; weaving machine communication software; Electronic communications apparatus for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; displays for weaving machines; graphical user interface software for weaving machines. Installation and reparation services in the context of the operation optimization of machines for the textile industry; Installation and reparation services in the context of the operation optimization of weaving machines. Development, programming, installation and maintenance of computer software used for machines in the textile industry and weaving machines; Hosting of communication platforms for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; Hosting of communication platforms on the internet for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; Constructing an internet platform for electronic commerce for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry; weaving machines; components of weaving machines for the textile industry. Electric and electronic regulating, control and monitoring apparatus and instruments for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; artificial intelligence and machine learning software for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.; textile machine control software; weaving machine control software; textile machine communication software; weaving machine communication software; Electronic communications apparatus for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; displays for weaving machines; graphical user interface software for weaving machines. Installation and reparation services in the context of the operation optimization of machines for the textile industry; Installation and reparation services in the context of the operation optimization of weaving machines. Development, programming, installation and maintenance of computer software used for machines in the textile industry and weaving machines; Hosting of communication platforms for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; Hosting of communication platforms on the internet for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines; Constructing an internet platform for electronic commerce for machines for the textile industry and weaving machines.
Signalling system (100) for a weaving machine (200), said signalling system (100) comprising a signalling light (120) configured to be extending on or near the weaving machine (200), and a controller (150) configured for controlling the signalling light (120), wherein the signalling light comprises a plurality of groups (G1-G20) of light emitting devices (121,121'), wherein each group (G1-G20) comprises a plurality of light emitting devices (121, 121') which are interconnected such that they can be controlled simultaneously with a common control signal by the controller (150), wherein the controller (150) is configured to control individually each group (G1-G20) in function of a state of the weaving machine (200).
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Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry, in particular weaving
machines; components of weaving machines for the textile
industry; machines for pre-treatment of textile materials
and machines for post- treatment of textile materials. Electrical control apparatus for machines for the textile
industry; computer software for use in the aforesaid
apparatus; computer software for use in apparatus and
machines for the textile industry. Installation, maintenance and repair of machines for the
textile industry; installation services in the context of
the modification or improvement of machines for the textile
industry; installation services in the context of the
operation optimization of machines for the textile industry.
Machines for the textile industry, especially weaving looms
and their parts; spare parts for weaving machines,
accessories for weaving machines, components for weaving
machines.
57.
SENSOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AN ABNORMAL CONDITION OF A WASTE RIBBON
The invention relates to a sensor device and a method for detecting an abnormal condition of a waste ribbon in a weaving machine comprising a block (2) with a guide element (3) for the waste ribbon, wherein in a normal condition of the waste ribbon the block (2) is arranged in a nominal position, wherein the block (2) is mounted slidably along a movement path of the waste ribbon, such that the block (2) is slideable out of the nominal position in a direction opposite to the normal movement direction of the waste ribbon by forces acting on the block (2) in said direction opposite to the normal movement direction of the waste ribbon.
A fabric support (1) for a weaving machine with a support profile (12) and with at least one support table segment (11), wherein the support profile (12) has an elongated base section (14) adapted for being fastened to a frame (2) of the weaving machine and a support table section (15) formed integrally with the elongated base section (14), wherein the support table section (15) comprises a protruding lip portion (20) arranged at its distal end and an adjoining cantilever portion (21), which cantilever portion (21) extends at least upward from the elongated base section (14), wherein the at least one support table segment (11) comprises a protruding lip portion (22) arranged at its distal end and an adjoining cantilever portion (23), wherein a length of the support table section (15) is shorter than a length of the elongated base section (14), wherein the at least one support table segment (11) is attached to the elongated base section (14) in a position offset to the support table section (15) in a longitudinal direction of the support profile (12). A method for manufacturing such a fabric support.
The invention relates to a connecting rod (11, 14, 20, 22) for a drive mechanism for a harness frame of a weaving machine comprising a profile with across-section having two long sides (45, 46) and two narrow sides(47, 48),and with a first end (42), and a connector (41, 43) attached to the first end (42) of the profile, wherein the connector (41, 43) comprises two plate-shaped lugs (51, 52), each lug (51, 52) having a first section (54, 56) and a second section (55, 57), wherein the first sections (54, 56) project from the first end (42) and are arranged for connecting the connecting rod (11, 14, 20, 22) to an element (10, 12, 13, 21, 23) of the drive mechanism (3), wherein the second sections (55, 57) each have an attachment surface (60), and wherein each attachment surface (60) is complementary in shape to one long side (45, 46) of the profile and being glued to said long side (45, 46) of the profile.The invention further relates to a drive mechanism for a harness frame of a weaving machine comprising such a connecting rod (11, 4, 20, 22), and to a method for manufacturing such a connecting rod (11, 14, 20, 22).
A backrest assembly for pile warp threads (13) in a terry weaving machine (1), wherein a tension roller (16) is arranged to guide the pile warp threads (13), wherein the support beam (33) is mounted so as to be rotatable to-and-fro about a support beam axis (34), wherein the tension roller (16) is supported in parallel to the support beam (33) by two or more support elements (51), which support elements (51) are mounted fixed in position to the support beam (33), and wherein the tension roller (16) is loaded by at least one bellow spring (52, 152). A backrest assembly having a support beam (33) provided at its shell surface with a positioning element (65) extending in parallel to the support beam axis (34) and support elements (51) aligned to each other by means of the positioning element (65). A terry weaving machine with such a backrest assembly (3). Use of a bellow spring (52, 152) in a backrest assembly (3) for pile warp threads (13) in a terry weaving machine (1).
Driving device comprising a drive shaft (5) with a drive axis (7), at least one actuator (31) exerting a drive torque on the drive shaft (5), wherein a required drive torque varies with an angular position of the drive shaft (5), and an assisting device (33) with a first magnet arrangement (35) and a second magnet arrangement (37), wherein the first magnet arrangement (35) and the second magnet arrangement (37) are displaced relative to one another with the rotation of the drive shaft (5), wherein the drive torque of the at least one actuator (31) and the assisting drive torque of the assisting device (33) provide a resulting drive torque on the drive shaft (5), wherein the assisting device (33) is a passive assisting device, and wherein the first magnet arrangement (35) comprises at least one first permanent magnet (135,136) and the second magnet arrangement (37) comprises at least one second permanent magnet (137,138). Assembly group of a weaving machine comprising such a driving device, weaving machine comprising such a driving device and method for driving a drive shaft (5) in a weaving machine comprising such a driving device.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Machines for the textile industry, in particular weaving machines; Driving devices for weaving machines; Driving devices for harnesses for weaving machines; Warp opening devices for weaving machines; Harnesses for weaving machines. Installation, maintenance and repair of machines for the textile industry; Modification and improvement of machines for the textile industry; Operation optimization services of machines for the textile industry.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Shed forming devices for weaving machines; Warp opening devices for weaving machines; Harnesses for weaving machines; Heald arrangements for weaving machines; Healds; Heddles. Installation, maintenance and repair of machines for the textile industry; Modification and improvement of machines for the textile industry; Operation optimization services of machines for the textile industry.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry, in particular weaving machines; Driving devices for weaving machines; Driving devices for harnesses for weaving machines; Warp opening devices for weaving machines; Harnesses for weaving machines. Installation, maintenance and repair of machines for the textile industry; Modification and improvement of machines for the textile industry; Operation optimization services of machines for the textile industry.
Thread braking device for a weft feeder device (1) comprising a annular braking band (15) for forming a braking zone (16) for a weft thread (7), wherein the braking band (15) is supported by the support structure (17), wherein the support structure (17) is at least partly elastically deformable by an axial force exerted on the support structure (17), wherein the support structure (17) is provided with at least one stiffening element (41, 43) surrounding the braking band (15) at a rear side of the braking band (15), wherein in a non-deformed state of the support structure (17) the braking band (15) is arranged at a distance of the stiffening element (41, 43) and by exerting an axial force on the support structure (17), the support structure (17) is deformable so that the braking band (15) at the rear side of the braking band (15) is supported by the stiffening element (41, 43). Weft feeder device with such a thread braking device (3).
Weft feeder device comprising a winding drum (1) and a drive mechanism (2) that comprises a central drive wheel (6, 60) arranged coaxially with respect to the drum axis (10), wherein the winding drum (1) comprises at least one drum segment (3, 4, 5; 30, 40, 50) mounted so as to be moveable in a radial direction about the drum axis (10), wherein the drum segment (3, 4, 5; 30, 40, 50) comprises at least a first driven leg (11, 12, 13; 110, 120, 130) drivingly coupled to the drive wheel (6, 60), wherein the drive mechanism (2) further comprises at least one wire strand (7, 8, 9) extending along the periphery of the central drive wheel (6, 60) for a motion transmission from the drive wheel (6, 60) to the driven leg (11, 12, 13; 110, 120, 130), which at least one wire strand (7, 8, 9) is fixed to the driven leg (11, 12, 13; 110, 120, 130) and to the central drive wheel (6, 60).
Sensor system for sensing a weft thread (4,5) that is being inserted in the weft insertion direction (D), in at least a first zone (Z1); the sensor system comprising: a plurality of light emitters comprising at least a first and a second light emitter (110,120) configured for emitting light (L1,L2) in the first zone (Z1) where the weft thread (4,5) needs to be detected; wherein the first light emitter (110) and the second light emitter (120) are located at a distance from each other, seen in the weft insertion direction (D); one or more light receivers comprising a first light receiver (210) configured for receiving light from the first and the second light emitter (110,120) which has been reflected by the weft thread in the first zone (Z1); wherein the first light receiver (210) is located, seen in the weft insertion direction (D), between the first light emitter (110) and the second light emitter (120).
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Weft feeder device with a winding drum (5) havingat least one drum segment (17, 19, 21; 27, 29, 31) with a central rod (47, 49) extending in a radial direction with respect to the drum axis (9), wherein the at least one drum segment (17,19, 21; 27, 29, 31) is moveably mounted to a guide structure (25, 35), wherein the drive mechanism (15) cooperates with the central rod (47, 49) of the at least one drum segment (17, 19, 21; 27, 29, 31) for moving the at least one drum segment (17, 19, 21; 27, 29, 31) in the radial direction with respect to a drum axis (9) upon adjusting the winding circumference of the winding drum (5), wherein the at least one drum segment (17, 19, 21; 27, 29, 31) is provided with at least one guiding leg (51, 53; 55, 57) guided by the guide structure (25; 35), and wherein the at least one guiding leg (51, 53; 55, 57) extends at a distance in parallel to the central rod (47;49).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry, in particular weaving
machines; components of weaving machines for the textile
industry; machines for pre-treatment of textile materials
and machines for post- treatment of textile materials. Electrical control apparatus for machines for the textile
industry; computer software for use in the aforesaid
apparatus; computer software for use in apparatus and
machines for the textile industry. Installation, maintenance and repair of machines for the
textile industry; installation services in the context of
the modification or improvement of machines for the textile
industry; installation services in the context of the
operation optimization of machines for the textile industry.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Machines for the textile industry, in particular weaving
machines; components of weaving machines for the textile
industry; machines for pre-treatment of textile materials
and machines for post- treatment of textile materials. Electrical control apparatus for machines for the textile
industry; computer software for use in the aforesaid
apparatus; computer software for use in apparatus and
machines for the textile industry. Installation, maintenance and repair of machines for the
textile industry; installation services in the context of
the modification or improvement of machines for the textile
industry; installation services in the context of the
operation optimization of machines for the textile industry.
72.
MOUNTING DEVICE FOR A NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT AND NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT
Nozzle arrangement and mounting device for mounting a nozzle arrangement (1) on an air-jet weaving machine, the mounting device (5) comprising a guide sleeve (23) with a guide recess (25) with at least N side surfaces (55), and a front nozzle support (16) with a positioning part (17) with at least N contact surfaces (51), wherein the positioning part (17) is arranged in the guide recess (25), wherein in a direction transversely to the insertion channel (11), the positioning part (17) is moveable within the guide recess (25) into N insertion positions each associated with one of the N insertion nozzles (15), and wherein in each insertion position of the N insertion positions a pair of two non-parallel contact surfaces (51) abuts against side surfaces (55) of the guide recess (25) and one of the N insertion nozzles (15) is brought into its use position with respect to the insertion channel (11).
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73.
Drive mechanism for driving a heald frame of a weaving machine
A drive mechanism for driving a heald frame of a weaving machine, the drive mechanism having a crank rotating about a crank axis, a coupling rod, and a swivel lever having a first arm and a second arm, the coupling rod is linked to the first arm of the swivel lever by a second hinged joint adjustable with respect to the first arm of the swivel lever, wherein in at intended locations of the second hinged joint with respect to the first arm of the swivel lever, the second hinged joint is situated on an arc of an imaginary circle when the swivel lever is in a central position between the upper position and the lower position, wherein the imaginary circle has a radius that is equal to the distance between the first hinged joint and the second hinged joint, and the imaginary circle has a center that coincides with the crank axis.
A drive mechanism for driving a heald frame of a weaving machine, the drive mechanism having a sensor device, wherein the sensor device has at least three members having both a target set with one or more targets and a detector set with one or more detectors, wherein one of the detector set and the target set is arranged at the swivel lever and the other one is arranged stationary on the weaving machine, targets of the target set and/or detectors of the detector set have different characteristics for generating a first signal when approaching the measuring position from the upper position or when departing from the measuring position towards the upper position and for generating a second signal when approaching the measuring position from the lower position or when departing from the measuring position towards the lower position, and the second signal differs from the first signal.
Waste end stretching device for a weaving machine with a suction nozzle (32) provided with a lateral suction slit (34) extending along the longitudinal direction (52) of the suction nozzle (32) for sucking waste ends (28) and with an opening (35) provided at a first end (58) of the suction nozzle (32) facing the edge of the woven fabric (3) for conveying waste ends (28) held in the suction nozzle (32) in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (52) of the suction nozzle (32), and wherein a deflecting element (41) is provided between the opening (35) and the edge of the woven fabric (3), which deflecting element (41) at least partly projects beyond the opening (35) for deflecting waste ends (28) held in the suction nozzle (32) in their path between the edge of the woven fabric (3) and the opening (35). A weaving machine with such a waste end stretching device (30), and the use of such a waste end stretching device (30).
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Lubrication system for a drive system (2) of a weaving machine comprising a lubricant fitting (42) adapted to be mounted to the first end of the first lubricant channel (37) for rotation with the shaft (18) and a connection piece (31) adapted to be arranged stationary at the housing (19), the connection piece (31) comprising an outlet (43) positioned opposite an entry (44) of the lubricant fitting (42) for supplying lubricant to the lubricant fitting (42). The use of such a lubrication system, a device with such a lubrication system, and a weaving machine with such a device.
Device for catching and stretching a weft thread (3) inserted into a shed of a weaving machine, comprising a weft thread stretching device (28), a guiding device (25), and a weft thread holding device(27) comprising a first suction nozzle (11) that is arranged stationary on the weaving machine in an extension of an insertion path, which first suction nozzle (11) has an opening (23) directed towards a fabric edge (14) of the fabric (2) and is adapted to generate a suction stream in parallel to the beat-up line (10), so that after the weft thread (3) has been beaten-up a free end of said weft thread (3) held in the first suction nozzle (11) extends at least essentially in parallel to the beat-up line (10). A weaving machine with such a device (1), and a method for catching and stretching weft threads (3).
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78.
GRIPPER BAND AND GRIPPER UNIT FOR A GRIPPER WEAVING MACHINE
Gripper band (1) for a gripper weaving machine with a first part (13),a second part (14)and two longitudinal ribs (21), wherein a thickness of the second part (14) near a centerline (31) of the gripper band (1) is larger than a thickness of the first part (13) near the centerline (31) of the gripper band (1), and in that the gripper band (1) comprising the first part (13), the second part (14) and the longitudinal ribs (21) is one single, integral structure formed of composite material. Gripper unit for a gripper weaving machine with a gripper (2, 3) and such a gripper band (1).
Blocking device witha number of blocking elements(41), wherein each blocking element (41)is assigned to one drive mechanism(2), wherein each blocking element (41)is moveable between aweaving place and a blocking place, wherein each blocking element (41)in its blocking place interacts with the assigned drive mechanism (2) to prevent a movement of the first swivel lever (6) of said drive mechanism (2) beyond the setting position towards the lower position, and wherein in a plane perpendicular to the common swivel axis (7) the blocking place of at least one first blocking element of the number of blocking elements (41)differs from the blocking place of at least one second blocking element of thenumber of blocking elements(41).Shedding unit for a weaving machine with such a blocking device and weaving machine.
The invention relates to a device and amethod for clamping weft threads in a weaving machine, the device comprising at least one clamping unit (20, 21), a support element (16), and an opener element (40) with at least one finger (41, 42, 43), wherein the support element (16) and the opener element (40) are mounted displaceable relative to each other in a clamping direction (14), wherein each clamping element (22, 23, 24, 25) is pivotally mounted to the support element (16) about a pivot axis (17, 18) perpendicular to the clamping direction (14), and in that the opener element (40) is adapted to be arranged in an operating position, wherein when the opener element (40) is arranged in the operating position, upon a relative displacement between the support element (16) and the opener element (40) the at least one finger (41, 42, 43) interacts with one of the clamping elements (22, 23, 24, 25) for causing said clamping element (22, 23, 24, 25) to pivot about the pivot axis (17, 18) against the force of the at least one force element (28, 29) for opening an associated clamp (60, 61, 62, 63).
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The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for optimizing a weaving process comprising a control device (6) and a number of weft insertion channel groups, wherein each weft insertion channel group comprises a first weft insertion channel element (7, 8, 9, 201, 202, 203, 204) and a second weft insertion channel element (11, 12, 13, 41, 42, 43) downstream of the first weft insertion channel element (7, 8, 9, 201, 202, 203, 204),wherein each of the number of first weft insertion channel elements(7, 8, 9, 201,202, 203, 204)is arranged to be operated in a regular mode and in a set-up mode, wherein in the set-up mode upon or after an insertion of weft thread coming from one of the number of first weft insertion channel elements is detected a second weft insertion channel element (11, 12, 13, 41, 42, 43) used for said insertion is identified and prior to operating said first weft insertion channel element in the regular mode, said first weft insertion channel element and said identified second weft insertion channel element used for said insertion are allocated in the control device (6) to one weft insertion channel group.
Gripper for a gripper weaving machine comprising a gripper profile (2) and a clamp (30) with a first jaw (3) and a second jaw (4) for clamping a weft thread between the first jaw (3) and the second jaw (4), wherein the first jaw (3) is attached fixedly in position to the gripper profile (2), wherein a front end (9) of the second jaw (4) is moveable with respect to the first jaw (3), and wherein the first jaw (3) has a mounting part (10) provided with a slot (11) for pinning the mounting part (10) over the gripper profile (2). Gripper weaving machine and method for manufacturing such a gripper (1).
A method for inserting a weft thread (4, 5), comprising the steps of activating the relay blowers (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) successively, with the advancement of the weft thread (4, 5) through the shed (1), detecting an average arrival instant (TA, TA1) at which a leading end of an average weft thread (4, 5) reaches an arrival detector (25) arranged at an arrival end of the shed (1), detecting an instant (TLW) at which the last winding is unwound from the winding drum (53), determining as a reference value (DT) the time difference between an average arrival instant (TA, TA1) and an average instant (TLW) at which the last winding is unwound from the winding drum (53), determining at least one point (Pi) of an estimated trajectory (49, 49A, 49B, 49C) of the leading end of the average weft thread (4, 5) transported through the shed (1) as a function of the reference value (DT), and adapting the start of the period of time (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48) for supply of compressed air to at least one of the relay blowers (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) to this estimated trajectory (49, 49A, 49B, 49C). An airjet weaving machine with a device for applying this method.
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Weaving machine, device and method for tucking a thread end (11, 12, 24, 25) of a weft thread (10) into a subsequent shed (15), which thread end (11,12,24,25) extends outside a shed (15), wherein thread ends (11, 12, 24, 25) are tucked into a subsequent shed (15) by a tucking device (13,14,28,29), wherein a thread end (11, 12, 24, 25) is selectively moved by a moveable arm (9, 19), and wherein the thread end (11,12,24,25) moved by the moveable arm (9, 19) beyond the separator element (8, 18) is separated by the separator element (8, 18) from the working area of the tucking device (13, 14, 28, 29).
Arrangement for optimizing a weaving process comprising a control device (6), wherein the control device (6) is arranged to determine the platform (15, 16, 17, 101, 102, 103, 104) of the bobbin (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23) from which the at least one weft thread is drawn off by evaluating detector signals of the weft thread movement detectors (27, 28, 29) provided at the platforms (15, 16, 17, 101, 102, 103, 104), and to identify at least one weft thread property of the at least one weft thread fed to the weft insertion channel element (7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 41, 42, 43, 201, 202, 203, 204) by evaluating a sensor signal of the weft thread property identifying sensor (24, 25, 26, 44, 45, 46) provided at the determined platform (15, 16, 17, 101, 102, 103, 104). Method for optimizing a weaving process in a weaving machine.
Deflecting device for deflecting a woven fabric in a weaving machine, comprising a guide plate (40) having a guide surface (41), wherein in use the woven fabric (20) is drawn over the guide surface (41) in a transport direction (D)of the woven fabric (20), and wherein a plurality of slanted grooves (45) is provided in the guide surface (41) on at least both side areas of the guide surface (41), which grooves (45) have a slant angle with respect to the transport direction (D) of the woven fabric (20) for guiding and spreading the woven fabric (20) that is drawn over the guide surface (41). The deflecting device (2) can comprise an assembly of the guide plate (40) and at least one cover element (47). Method for manufacturing such a deflecting device.
A drive mechanism for driving a heald frame (1) of a weaving machine, the drive mechanism (2) comprising a crank (3) rotating about a crank axis (4), a coupling rod (5), and a swivel lever(6) having a first arm (8) and a second arm (9), wherein the coupling rod (5) is linked to the first arm(8) of the swivel lever (6) by a second hinged joint (17) adjustable with respect to the first arm (8) of the swivel lever (6),wherein in all intended locations of the second hinged joint (17) with respect to the first arm (8) of the swivel lever (6), the second hinged joint (17) is situated on an arc of an imaginary circle (19) when the swivel lever (6) is in a central position between the upper position and the lower position, wherein the imaginary circle (19) has a radius (R) that is equal to the distance (L) between the first hinged joint (16) and the second hinged joint (17), and the imaginary circle (19) has a center (33) that coincides with the crank axis (4). A method for adjusting a stroke of a heald frame (1) of a weaving machine.
A drive mechanism for driving a heald frame (1) of a weaving machine, the drive mechanism (2) comprising a sensor device(20), wherein the sensor device (20) comprises at least three members comprising both a target set with one or more targets (21, 22) and a detector set with one or more detectors (23), wherein one of the detector set and the target set is arranged at the swivel lever (6) and the other one is arranged stationary on the weaving machine, wherein targets (21, 22) of the target set and/or detectors (23) of the detector set have different characteristics for generating a first signal (24) when approaching the measuring position from the upper position or when departing from the measuring position towards the upper position and for generating a second signal (25) when approaching the measuring position from the lower position or when departing from the measuring position towards the lower position, wherein the second signal (25) differs from the first signal (24). A method for detecting the presence of a swivel lever (6) of a drive mechanism (2) for driving a heald frame (1) of a weaving machine in a measuring position.
Weaving machine and gripper opener for opening a gripper clamp (14) of a gripper (2, 3) comprising a strip-shaped opener element (22) and a guide (21), wherein the strip-shaped opener element (22) is provided with a first coupling element (28) and a second coupling element (79), which are arranged centrally and are positioned in mirror symmetry to one another, wherein the guide (21) is provided with at least one counter element (27), and wherein one of the first coupling element (28) and the second coupling element (79) forms a tongue-and-groove connection with the at least one counter element (27) for guiding the strip-shaped opener element (22).
Weaving machine, method and auxiliary nozzle for supporting a weft thread (1, 2), which comprises a hollow needle (11), wherein the hollow needle (11) comprises a tip (12),an outflow opening (13) for an air jet (7) and a side wall (14), wherein the outflow opening (13) is arranged to direct the air jet (7) to a weft insertion channel (4), wherein the outflow opening (13) is composed of a plurality of elementary apertures (15) formed having straight lateral surfaces (17) and wherein the elementary apertures (15) are formed by laser cutting in the side wall (14) and are arranged in a tessellation pattern for maximizing the total flow-through section of the outflow opening (13).
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91.
GUIDE DEVICE FOR A RAPIER IN A GRIPPER WEAVING MACHINE
Gripper weaving machine, method and guide device for guiding a rapier (1), wherein in use the guide device (6) is arranged between the drive wheel (3) for the rapier (1) and a lower side of the gripper weaving machine, wherein the guide device (6) comprises a first straight part (10) that is arranged adjacent to the drive wheel (3) and comprises a second straight part (11) that is arranged farther away from the drive wheel (3) at an angle (A) to the first straight part (10), wherein the first straight part (10) and the second straight part (11) are connected to each other via a curved transition section (12), and in that the guide device (6) further comprises a cooling device (13) in order to cool the guide device (6) at least in the area of the curved transition section (12).
Weft feeder device (30) and thread separation mechanism for a weft feeder device (30) with a winding drum (31) having an axial direction (A) and a winding circumference for storing a weft thread, the thread separation mechanism (1) comprises a separation element (3) arranged at the winding circumference and extending in the axial direction (A) of the winding drum (31), and a drive system (5) for moving the separation element (3) relative to the winding drum (31) along a trajectory (4) having radial and axial components for advancing windings (32) of the weft thread in the axial direction (A), wherein the drive system (5) comprises a first carrier element (6) and a second carrier element (7), and wherein the separation element (3) is coupled to the first carrier element (6) and the second carrier element (7) via a linkage system (8).
Device, weaving machine and sley drive system for driving a sley (1) in an oscillating manner, wherein the sley drive system (3) comprises a sley lever unit (4) and a sley drive unit (5), wherein the sley drive unit (5) comprises two conjugated cams (51, 52) and the sley lever unit (4) comprises two cam followers (45), each cam follower (45) being associated and drivingly coupled with one of the two conjugated cams (51, 52), and wherein the cam profiles of the two conjugated cams (51, 52) are chosen so that two working cycles of the sley lever unit (4) are carried out during one revolution of the two conjugated cams (51, 52).
Corner connecting device for connecting a side element (7, 8) and a transverse element (2, 3) of a heald frame (1), wherein the side element (7, 8) is provided with a tongue element (22), and a pressure element (11) contacting a receiving element (10), wherein a contact surface in which a pressure element (11) contacts a receiving element (10) is arranged for decomposing the connecting force (F) into a first component perpendicular to the assembly direction (X) urging a first leg (12) and a second leg (13) towards each other and a second component urging the receiving element (10) in the assembly direction (X) deeper into a cavity (23). Weaving machine, heald frame and method for producing a heald frame.
Weaving machine, device and method for tucking a thread end (11, 12, 24, 25) of a weft thread (10) into a subsequent shed (15), which thread end (11, 12,24,25) extends outside a shed (15), wherein thread ends (11, 12, 24, 25) are tucked into a subsequent shed (15) by means of a tucking device (13, 14,28,29), wherein a thread end (11, 12, 24, 25) is selectively moved by means of a moveable arm (9, 19), and wherein the thread end (11, 12,24,25) moved by the moveable arm (9, 19) beyond the separator element (8, 18) is separated by the separator element (8, 18) from the working area of the tucking device (13, 14, 28, 29).
This invention relates to a stretching device for stretching a weft thread (6) that has been inserted into a weaving shed (32) in a weaving machine, wherein the stretching device (3) is arrangeable opposite to a U-shaped insertion channel (5) of a reed (1), wherein the stretching device (3) comprises a first blowing nozzle (11) for providing a first air-jet (31) acting on an end region (36) of an inserted weft thread (6) and a second blowing nozzle (15) for providing a second air-jet (35) acting conjointly with the first air-jet (31) on the end region (36) of the inserted weft thread (6), which second blowing nozzle (15) is arranged in insertion direction (M) downstream of the first blowing nozzle (11), and wherein the second air-jet (35) forms a wider angle with the insertion direction (M) than the first air-jet (31). The invention further relates to a weaving machine comprising a stretching device and a method for stretching a weft thread.
D03D 47/30 - Looms in which bulk supply of weft does not pass through shed, e.g. shuttleless looms, gripper shuttle looms, dummy shuttle looms wherein the weft itself is projected into the shed by gas jet
The invention relates to a weft feeder device with a winding drum (2) having an adjustable winding circumference for storing weft thread (10), the winding drum (2) comprising a base structure (5), at least one moveable finger (7, 8, 9), and a driving system (20) comprising a first pinion (21), wherein the at least one moveable finger (7, 8, 9) is mounted on the base structure (5) so as to be moveable over the full length of a linear movement path and is provided with a first leg (50) having a rack section (53) drivingly coupled to the first pinion (21), wherein the driving system (20) comprises a gear system (23) for driving the first pinion (21) continuously, which gear system (23) is self-locking for securing the first pinion (21), so that the first pinion (21) is held in position in any position reached along the movement path.
The invention relates to a weft feeder device with a winding drum (2) having an adjustable winding circumference for storing weft thread (10) and a center axis (4), the winding drum (2) comprising a base structure (5) and at least one moveable finger (7, 8, 9), wherein the at least one moveable finger (7, 8, 9) is mounted on the base structure (5) so as to be moveable over the full length of a linear movement path, wherein the at least one moveable finger (7, 8, 9) comprises a first leg (50), a second leg (51 ) and a segment (52) connecting the first leg (50) and the second leg (51 ), wherein the first leg (50) and the second leg (51 ) are extending parallel to the movement path and wherein the first leg (50) and the second leg (51 ) are offset from each other in the direction of the center axis (4).
The invention relates to a weft feeder device with a winding drum (2) having an adjustable winding circumference for storing weft thread (10), the winding drum (2) comprising a base structure (5) and at least one moveable finger (7, 8, 9), wherein the at least one moveable finger (7, 8, 9) is mounted on the base structure (5) so as to be moveable over the full length of a movement path, wherein the weft feeder device (1) comprises a sensor device (42) arranged for determining the actual position of the at least one moveable finger (7, 8, 9), wherein the sensor device (42) comprises a first sensor system (43) for measuring a relative movement of at least one moving element of the weft feeder device (1) and the sensor device (42) comprises a second sensor system (44) for determining a first reference position of at least one moving element of the weft feeder device (1). The invention further relates to a method for determining the winding circumference of a winding drum of a weft feeder device.
The invention relates to a weft feeder device comprising a winding drum (2) with an adjustable winding circumference and a wireless power transmission system (90), the wireless power transmission system (90) comprises a primary side system (91) comprising a signal generator (92) and a secondary side system (95) comprising an actuator driver (96) for driving an actuator (14) and a secondary control unit (97), wherein the secondary side system (95) is arranged for an inductive coupling (100) across an air gap (83) with the primary side system (91), wherein the power transmission system (90) is arranged for generating by means of the signal generator (92), at least during an operation time of the actuator (14), a signal with a first frequency matched to the resonant frequency of the secondary side system (95) and in that the power transmission system (90) is arranged for transmitting a first power across the air gap (83) from the primary side system (91) to the actuator driver (96) for driving the actuator (14) of the secondary side system (95). The invention further relates to a method for a wireless power transmission across an air gap (83) of a weft feeder device (1).
