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Weaving machine including a selvedge tucking apparatus for weft threads

US7124782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2004
Grant dateOct 24, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD03D47/302
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A weaving machine having an apparatus for tucking in one or more weft thread ends (2′a) and for forming a cloth edge (10) as well as a shed forming apparatus for forming a shed (14) with a shed apex (14a). The apparatus for tucking in one or more weft thread ends (2′a) includes an air tucker (4) which is arranged outside the cloth width (12) and at least one additional blowing nozzle (6) which is arranged within the cloth width (12), and the jet direction (6a) of which is oriented towards the shed apex (14a) in order to be able to blow the weft thread ends (2′a) into the shed apex.

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