Method and face-to-face weaving machine for face-to-face weaving of an upper and lower fabric
US7117897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD03D39/16
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for face-to-face weaving of an upper and a lower fabric on a face-to-face weaving machine, upper and lower fabric (101, 102) comprising at least a first zone with pile loops, the pile loops being formed around one or several lost pile loop weft yarns (16, 16′), and comprising at least a second zone where no pile loops are formed around lost pile loop weft yarns and catch means (1, 1′) being provided for supporting the lost pile loop weft yarns (16, 16′) within the second zone in one or several areas in the weft direction where no pile loops are formed around these lost pile loop weft yarns (16, 16′).
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