US 5,146,955 A · Filling thread distributor mechanism for a series-shed weaving machine

Abstract

The filling thread distributor mechanism employs a stationary part having arcuate channels through which filling threads are continuously delivered. In addition, the mechanism has a rotatable part mounted on the weaving rotor which is provided with a plurality of circumferentially disposed transfer channels for sequential alignment with each connecting channel of the stationary part. Each transfer channel also communicates with a picking tube through which filling thread can be picked into a picking channels on the weaving rotor. A cutting mechanism is disposed between a picking tube and a picking channel in order to sever the filling thread and form a new tip for subsequent delivery to the next picking tube of the rotating part.

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Dependent claims

A filling thread distributor mechanism comprising:

a stationary annular part having at least one channel in an end face thereof;
at least one feeder nozzle positioned in said stationary part for continuously blowing a filling thread into said channel;
and
a rotatable annular part coaxial of said stationary part for rotation with a weaving rotor of series-shed weaving machine, said rotatable part having a plurality of circumferentially spaced picking tubes for selective communication with said channel of said stationary part, each of said tubes being sequentially aligned with said channel of said stationary part for receiving a filling thread therefrom for passage to a picking channel on the weaving rotor, wherein said channel of said stationary part extends along a segment of circular arc and faces said rotatable part.

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Filling thread distributor mechanism for a series-shed weaving machine

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Filling thread distributor mechanism for a series-shed weaving machine

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Abstract

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