Warp changing apparatus
AssigneeVoith Fabrics Heidenheim GmbH & Co. KG
InventorGeorge Crook
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Abstract
Apparatus for use in mounting and dismounting a warp beam, loaded with cannisters of warp thread onto or from a loom includes a trolley, with a hoverpad mounted under the trolley, and with a bracket carrying warp healds and reels. Trolleys may be combined, to carry two beams together, one trolley being arranged at the end of each beam, and the respective end trolleys being connected to the trolley in front of or behind it.
Claims13
A warp changing apparatus comprising a warp beam support, in spatial relationship with a hoverpad operative to facilitate or aid movement of the warp beam support along the ground, wherein wheels or rollers are provided at an underside of the warp beam support.
A warp changing apparatus comprising a warp beam support in spatial relationship with a hoverpad operative to facilitate or aid movement of the warp beam support along the around, an arm extending from the warp beam support, a reed support and a heald support, the reed support and heald support being mounted on the arm such that the reed support and heald support may be moved between a raised position and a lowered position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.