Abstract:
A drive mechanism for driving a heald frame (1) of a weaving machine, the drive mechanism (2) comprising a crank (3) rotating about a crank axis (4), a coupling rod (5), and a swivel lever (6) having a first arm (8) and a second arm (9), wherein the coupling rod (5) is linked to the first arm (8) of the swivel lever (6) by a second hinged joint (17) adjustable with respect to the first arm (8) of the swivel lever (6), wherein in all intended locations of the second hinged joint (17) with respect to the first arm (8) of the swivel lever (6), the second hinged joint (17) is situated on an arc of an imaginary circle (19) when the swivel lever (6) is in a central position between the upper position and the lower position, wherein the imaginary circle (19) has a radius (R) that is equal to the distance (L) between the first hinged joint (16) and the second hinged joint (17), and the imaginary circle (19) has a center (33) that coincides with the crank axis (4). A method for adjusting a stroke of a heald frame (1) of a weaving machine.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a yarn clamp (13) for a gripper of a rapier weaving machine and comprises two clamp elements for clamping a filling yarn (2). Each clamp element is fitted with one clamping segment (20, 25) and the segments are located opposite each other. The clamping segment (20) of at least one of the clamp elements is adjustable by means of an adjustment device (30) relative to the other clamping segment (25) and relative to the main body (18) of the one clamping segment.
Abstract:
A loom reed including upper and lower bars which support reed dents and extend along the length of the reed is provided with a connecting device for connecting a brace to the upper bar to restrict longitudinal movement of the reed during loom operation. A method of bracing a reed against longitudinal movement is disclosed.