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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2021
Vandewiele NV, Kortrijk / Marke, BE;
Geert Maes, Gullegem, BE;
Vincent Lampaert, Vichte, BE;
VANDEWIELE NV, Kortrijk/Marke, BE;
Abstract
A rapier weaving machine and a method for converting an existing rapier weaving machine into a rapier weaving machine, which includes an insert rapier head for inserting a weft yarn into a fabric, a receiver rapier head for receiving and holding the weft yarn and subsequently pulling the weft yarn out of the fabric in a movement direction, an opening element for opening the receiver rapier head in order to release the weft yarn, and a guiding device, positioned on the side of the receiver rapier head opposite the opening element, and comprising a guiding block for adjusting the movement direction of the receiver rapier head, and a rotatable guiding wheel for restraining the receiver rapier head when opening.