Rainer Steinberger

Title: Rainer Steinberger and a Weft Thread Cutting Mechanism

Introduction

Rainer Steinberger is an inventor associated with Lindau, Germany, and Lindauer Dornier Gesellschaft mbH. His recorded patent concerns a mechanism designed to cut weft thread efficiently in shuttleless looms. The available information lists 1 patent for him.

Latest Patents

Steinberger’s patent, “Weft Thread Cutting Mechanism for Shuttleless Looms,” describes a scissors mechanism that clamps and cuts the weft thread while reducing excess thread waste. Its fixed blade can tilt between working and rest positions, while the movable blade works with a clamping arm to secure the thread before cutting. An additional stroke moves the clamp close to the gripper guide track, helping position the mechanism near the weft insertion gripper.

Career Highlights

The patent reflects Steinberger’s work on loom technology, particularly the coordination of thread clamping and cutting. The mechanism’s design aims to improve thread handling by bringing the cutting assembly closer to the insertion gripper.

Collaborations

Steinberger’s listed coworkers include Erich Peter and Alois Eberle. The patent is associated with Lindauer Dornier Gesellschaft mbH.

Conclusion

Rainer Steinberger’s recorded invention addresses a practical challenge in shuttleless weaving by combining precise thread clamping with a cutting mechanism designed to reduce weft waste.