Release device for the automatic rapid braking of moving machine parts, particularly of looms

A release device for actuating the automatic rapid braking of moving machine parts, such as weaving looms of the type having a braking actuating linkage subject to the action of forces in the direction of actuation and maintained locked when the brake is released, and an electromagnet for unlocking the braking actuating linkage, energization of which is controlled by signals from monitoring members produced in case of breakdowns, said device comprising:

• said electromagnet having a movable magnetic core carried generally coaxially with the direction of movement of the braking actuating linkage;
• a stator housing which is open in the direction of braking actuation and which includes an inwardly extending projection in the region of its opening;
• said braking actuating linkage including at least one angle lever pivotable in an axial plane;
• a locking arm carried by said angle lever extending essentially in the direction of movement of the braking actuating linkage and terminating in a hook portion in the region of the opening of the stator housing;
• said hook engaging behind said inwardly extending projection for locking;
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• an actuating arm carried by said angle lever generally perpendicular thereto which extends into the path of movement of said magnetic core.