Automatic bobbin changing in a weaving machine
US5641000A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD03D45/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for automatically changing a bobbin in at least one shuttle of a weaving machine which carries thread from one side of material produced by the weaving machine to the other side of the material. The weaving machine includes a bobbin changer having at least one bobbin and device for joining thread together. The bobbin changer is moveable between a first weaving position at a height level above the material and on a side edge of the material and a second bobbin change position above a shuttle race level and at least partly over the material upon each change of the bobbin. At least one shuttle is positioned in a first position corresponding to the second bobbin change position of the bobbin changer and a change of the bobbin in the shuttle is effected.
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