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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2011
Thomas Kühl, Inzigkofen, DE;
Frank Durst, Albstadt, DE;
Eckhard Fehrenbacher, Tübingen, DE;
Groz-Beckert KG, Albstadt, DE;
Abstract
A weaving machine and a weaving method for direct three-dimensional weaving, wherein the weft thread () is imparted with its desired two-dimensional course already when the weft thread is being input. The position of the warp threads () is adapted to the weft thread path (). The weft thread path () is defined by the lamellae () that extend into the shed () in between the warp threads (). The lamellae () are arranged on a common bar () so that they can be individually adjusted, thus enabling the adjustment of the desired weft thread path () by positioning the lamellae (). The lamellae () and the bar (), at the same time, form the reed () that is used for casting on the weft thread () at the fabric edge ().