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Hook selection device for a weaving loom dobby head

US6073662A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1998
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD03C3/20
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hook selection device for a weaving loom dobby head where the dobby includes a bottom board carrying hooks and an upper part for supporting the selection device. The upper part moves relative to the bottom board and includes rigid heald shafts provided with a catch corresponding to each hook on the bottom board. The position of each catch relative to a corresponding hook being controlled by an electromagnetic device having a coil. Each rigid heald shaft has a portion made of magnetic material and is mounted on the upper part so as to pivot about a pin. The selection device creates a permanent magnetic field in a region of the selection device having the heald shaft. The coil and permanent magnetic field drive the heald shaft to pivot either into a first position to permit entrainment of a catch and corresponding hook and a second position which does not permit entrainment.

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