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Gripper system for gripper loom

US6167918A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1996
Grant dateJan 2, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD03D47/272
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a rapier for a gripper loom, the rapier is made of synthetic material and includes at least one layer of reinforcing fibers. The gripper is mounted at the front end of the rapier, and the layer of reinforcing fibers begins at a distance away from said front end.

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