Sulzer Rueti Ag

Sulzer Brothers Limited

Sulzer Management Ag

Gebrueder Sulzer Aktiengesellschaft

Marcel Christe

Urs Schaich

Alois Steiner

Peter Grimm

Rolf Benz

Walter Koch

Theodor Wuest

Goran Dokic

Lengths of weft thread are sequentially inserted in sheds formed by a series shed weaving machine. Weft thread is continuously supplied with a fluid flow. By reversing the flow direction of the fluid flow or deflecting the weft thread, a thread loop is formed outside a weft distribution apparatus of the weaving machine so that the weft thread remains taut inside the weft thread distribution apparatus. A nozzle arrangement in which the fluid flow direction is reversible or a weft thread clamping and deflecting arrangement are used to form the loop and maintain the weft thread taut.

Method and distribution apparatus for pneumatic weft insertion in a

Weft thread distributor apparatus of a series shed weaving machine

An apparatus and method for correcting an irregularity during the insertion of a weft yarn into a weaving rotor of a series shed weaving machine involves drawing a length of weft yarn from a supply unit and delivering the weft yarn to the weaving machine in synchronicity with the weaving cycle. The length of weft yarn is inserted into a weft yarn conveyor apparatus and wound around a conveyor roller. A sensor is positioned between the supply unit and the conveyor apparatus to detect a weft yarn interruption, e.g., as a result of a weft yarn breakage or the yarn running out of spool. When the interruption is detected, the conveyor roller continues to deliver weft yarn stored in the storage apparatus until a complete weft yarn insertion into the weaving machine has taken place (i.e., weft yarn having a single loom width). The weft yarn is then cut at the insertion side of the weaving machine and the weaving machine is stopped. The weft yarn remaining in the weft preparation unit is then pulled back by the conveyor roller and discharged into a waste container.

Apparatus and method for correcting irregularities in a series shed

A cutter for use with looms has a positionally stable, rotating first cutting member (1) and a rotating second cutting member (2) which is moveable in relation to the first cutting member. The cutting members are connected in a frictional manner by an energy storing device (8) and rotate in opposite directions. The movable second cutting member (2) is mounted so that it can freely rotate on an axle (6), which is retained in a torsionally secure manner in membrane springs (11), which are elastically deformable in the axial direction in order to compensate for the lateral deflections of the rotating, positionally stable first cutting member (1), as a result of which the service life of the cutters is extended. The device is particularly suitable for a series shed loom because a high cutting rhythm can be achieved.

Rotatable cutting device for weft threads

A device for the distribution of weft yarns into weft ducts of a rotor of a series shed loom has a first part (7) rotating with the rotor (2) with transfer ducts (11) for the weft yarns and a second part (8) which is nonrotatable in relation to the rotor (2) and has connecting ducts (10) for the weft yarns. Between the first and second parts (7, 8) are three support units (30) which form a three-point support and keep the first and second parts (7, 8) spaced apart to define a gap (9) between them. This reduces friction between the first and second parts (7, 8) and improves the transfer and distribution of the weft threads.

Weft thread distribution device for a series shed loom

A device for the distribution of weft yarns into weft ducts of a rotor of a series shed loom has a first part (7) rotating with the rotor (2) with transfer ducts (11) for the weft yarns and a second part (8) which is nonrotatable in relation to the rotor (2) and has connecting ducts (10) for the weft yarns. The parts (7, 8) are axially aligned and movable with respect to one another and energy storing devices (24) hold them in an operating position so that there is a gap between opposing faces of the first and second parts (7, 8). An adjustable support structure permits adjustment of the gap width and then keeps it constant. The second part is connected to an operating mechanism (3) which pulls the second part (8) into an open position to thereby provide access to the transfer and connecting ducts (10, 11) for the weft yarns.

A rotor for a series-shed loom is furnished, with relay system jets (3). These relay system jets (3) are located inside the rotor, and are supplied with compressed air by an air distribution system (10) via delivery stations. The delivery stations are distributed in the axial direction in order to produce a travelling field (22) relative to the loom rotor. At the same time, the delivery stations (6) are adjustably mounted in the direction of rotation (41) and are connected to an adjustment device (27, 33). The adjustment device permits the angle of rotation (8) between the delivery apertures (7) of various stations (6) to be adjusted at the broad side of the rotor (1). This also enables the maximum possible weft insertion angle .alpha. with the greatest possible weft insertion velocity to be used even with a reduced loom width (36).

Series-shed loom with adjustable airjet delivery system for different

A series-shed loom with a weaving rotor (1) and laying-in members (2) which lay the warp threads (3) into high points and low points on the weaving rotor (1) to form the sheds, while the weaving rotor combs through the sheds (6) so formed to beat-up against a beater bar (8) of a meanwhile inserted weft yarn (7). Warp threads (3a, 3b) are laid into gaps (11) in the combs, while the low points (5) of one warp thread (3) are formed in gaps (11) which are in line in the direction of rotation (9). The high points (4) for one warp thread (3a, 3b) are formed by fins (12) which are in line in the direction of rotation and which form longitudinal saddles (13a, 13b) extending in the direction of rotation (9) between a beater nose (14) and a holder nose (15). To facilitate an interference-free laying in of two warp threads (3a, 3b) in one gap (11), the fin adjoining them on their left is assigned to the left-hand warp thread, and the fin adjoining them on their right is assigned to the right-hand warp thread for possible high points (4).

Weaving rotor comb fin design for series-shed loom

The filling thread distributor mechanism employs a stationary part having arcuate channels through which filling threads are continuously delivered. In addition, the mechanism has a rotatable part mounted on the weaving rotor which is provided with a plurality of circumferentially disposed transfer channels for sequential alignment with each connecting channel of the stationary part. Each transfer channel also communicates with a picking tube through which filling thread can be picked into a picking channels on the weaving rotor. A cutting mechanism is disposed between a picking tube and a picking channel in order to sever the filling thread and form a new tip for subsequent delivery to the next picking tube of the rotating part.

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Marcel Christe