Jacquard mechanism for creating a shed in a loom
US5911247A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD03C3/20
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A Jacquard mechanism for creating a shed in a loom has a plurality of hooks operative to be connected, optionally via one or more other bodies, to yarns in a loom. The hooks are movable between a first position and a second position. A griffe is provided, the griffe being movable along a path so as to engage the hooks when the hooks are in the first position. The Jacquard mechanism also has a plurality of solenoids, each solenoid having a plunger operative to directly engage a hook. Movement of the plunger causes an associated hook to move to the second position wherein it will not be engaged by the griffe as it moves along the path.
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