Bladder type shuttle braking apparatus for looms
US4892121A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD03D49/54
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braking assembly for use on loom shuttle boxes is provided extending inwardly of at least one wall of the shuttle cell and includes a support member attachable to the shuttle cell wall, a shuttle engaging member having at least one surface for engaging a shuttle entering the cell and at least one inflatable bladder interposed between the support member and the shuttle engaging member for urging the shuttle engaging member inwardly of the cell upon inflation of the bladder into a position interfering with movement of the shuttle within the cell. The assembly further includes apparatus for urging the bladder to a deflated condition to move the shuttle engaging member away from engagement of the shuttle when the bladder is deflated.
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