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US3724513A
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Loom having a common frame for the warp and cloth beams
Assignee: Sulzer AG
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Filing: 1968-10-29
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1988-10-29
Abstract
Abstract The warp beam and cloth beam are both mounted at the rear of the loom with the warp beam over the cloth beam. The warp yarn is then led downwardly and across to the loom while the cloth is led downwardly and under the loom for take-up on the cloth beam.
Inventors
- 👤 E Pfarrwaller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:07
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02H; D02H13/00; D02H13/28; D03; D03D; D03D41/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A loom having a machine frame for forming a cloth; a support structure spaced from said machine frame, said support structure including a plurality of superpositioned bearings; a warp beam journalled in one of said bearings in said support structure; a cloth beam journalled in another of said bearings in said support structure in vertical disposition relative to said warp beam; said support structure mounting said warp beam and said cloth beam thereon being spaced from said machine frame to define an access space therebetween for a loom operator; first guide means for directing the warp yarns on said warp beam in a first substantially U-shaped path between said warp beam and said machine frame, said first path having a substantially horizontal portion disposed above the floor supporting said loom; and second guide means for directing the cloth on said machine frame in a second substantially U-shaped path between said machine frame and said cloth beam and having a substantially horizontal portion disposed above the floor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A loom having a machine frame for forming a cloth; a support structure spaced from said machine frame, said support structure including a plurality of superpositioned bearings; a warp beam journalled in one of said bearings in said support structure; a cloth beam journalled in another of said bearings in said support structure in vertical disposition relative to said warp beam; said support structure mounting said warp beam and said cloth beam thereon being spaced from said machine frame to define an access space therebetween for a loom operator; first guide means for directing the warp yarns on said warp beam in a first substantially U-shaped path between said warp beam and said machine frame, said first path having a substantially horizontal portion disposed above the floor supporting said loom; and second guide means for directing the cloth on said machine frame in a second substantially U-shaped path between said machine frame and said cloth beam and having a substantially horizontal portion disposed above the floor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A loom as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support structure is a structural unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A loom as set forth in claim 1 which further includes a moveable platform between said beams and said machine frame in said access space over said horizontal portions of said first and second paths.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A loom as set forth in claim 3 wherein said first guide means includes a pair of guides disposed across said access space and wherein said platform includes a plurality of rotatably mounted guide rollers rollably mounted on said guides for longitudinal movement thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A loom as set forth in claim 4 wherein said platform includes four of said guide rollers at least two of said guide rollers having a bearing surface thereon in mating relation with the respective one of said guides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A loom as set forth in claim 3 further comprising a holder mounted between said support structure and said machine frame; and an elastic cord connected to said holder and said platform to bias said platform towards said holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A loom as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support structure is disposed on the warp side of said machine frame and said first U-shaped path for the warp yarns defines said access space with said second path disposed beneath said first path.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A loom as set forth in claim 7 further including a laterally displaceable moveable platform within said access space over said horizontal portion of said first path.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
A loom as set forth in claim 8 wherein said guide means includes a pair of guides disposed transversely of said first path in said access space, and wherein said platform includes a plurality of rotatable guide rollers mounted on said guides for longitudinal movement thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A loom as set forth in claim 9 wherein at least two of said guide rollers have a bearing surface thereon complementary to said guides.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A loom as set forth in claim 1 further including a support connection supporting said machine frame and connected to said machine frame and said support structure, said support connection having a connecting brace above said access space.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A loom as set forth in claim 1 further including a support connection between said machine frame and said support structure connecting said support structure to said machine frame.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A loom as set forth in claim 12 wherein said support connection includes a plurality of interconnected girders, and wherein said machine frame is supported on said girders.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A loom as set forth in claim 13 wherein said machine frame is supported on an inclined plane on said girders.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
50 words
A loom as set forth in claim 12 wherein said support connection supports said support structure and said machine frame thereon and further supports a second support structure and a second loom maChine frame thereon in spaced relation, said machine frames being disposed on opposite ends of said support connection.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
47 words
A loom as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support structure is common to an adjacent loom, and includes a pair of warp beams journalled in a respective pair of said bearings and a pair of cloth beams journalled in another respective pair of said bearings.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
A loom as set forth in claim 16 further including a pair of drive means, each drive means being operatively connected to a respective one of said warp beams and a respective one of said cloth beams.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
A loom as set forth in claim 17 wherein each said drive means is driven from the drive of a respective loom.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
57 words
A loom as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support structure further includes a pivotally mounted arm over said warp beam, said arm having a guide at one end for guiding the cloth from said machine frame onto said cloth beam and a spring connected to said arm biasing said arm away from said warp beam.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
165 words
A loom having a machine frame for forming a cloth; a support structure spaced from said machine frame, said support structure including a plurality of bearings; a warp beam journalled in one of said bearings in said support structure; a cloth beam journalled in another of said bearings in said support structure in vertical disposition relative to said warp beam; said support structure mounting said warp beam and said cloth beam thereon being spaced from said machine frame to define an access space therebetween for a loom operator; first guide means for directing the warp yarns on said warp beam in a first substantially U-shaped path between said warp beam and said machine frame, said first path having a substantially horizontal portion disposed above the floor supporting said loom; and second guide means for directing the cloth on said machine frame in a second substantially U-shaped path between said machine frame and said cloth beam and having a substantially horizontal portion disposed above the floor.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
165 words
A loom having a machine frame for forming a cloth; a support structure spaced from said machine frame, said support structure including a plurality of bearings; a warp beam journalled in one of said bearings in said support structure; a cloth beam journalled in another of said bearings in said support structure in vertical disposition relative to said warp beam; said support structure mounting said warp beam and said cloth beam thereon being spaced from said machine frame to define an access space therebetween for a loom operator; first guide means for directing the warp yarns on said warp beam in a first substantially U-shaped path between said warp beam and said machine frame, said first path having a substantially horizontal portion disposed above the floor supporting said loom; and second guide means for directing the cloth on said machine frame in a second substantially U-shaped path between said machine frame and said cloth beam and having a substantially horizontal portion disposed above the floor.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
159 words
A loom having a machine frame for forming a cloth; a support structure spaced from said machine frame; a warp beam; means journalling said warp beam in said support structure; a cloth beam; means journalling said cloth beam in said support structure in vertical disposition relative to said warp beam; said support structure mounting said warp beam and said cloth beam being spaced from said machine frame to define an access space therebetween for a loom operator; first guide means for directing the warp yarns on said warp beam in a first substantially U-shaped path between said warp beam and said machine frame, said first path having a substantially horizontal portion disposed above the floor supporting said loom; and second guide means for directing the cloth on said machine frame in a second substantially U-shaped path between said machine frame and said cloth beam and having a substantially horizontal portion disposed below said horizontal portion of said first path.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
159 words
A loom having a machine frame for forming a cloth; a support structure spaced from said machine frame; a warp beam; means journalling said warp beam in said support structure; a cloth beam; means journalling said cloth beam in said support structure in vertical disposition relative to said warp beam; said support structure mounting said warp beam and said cloth beam being spaced from said machine frame to define an access space therebetween for a loom operator; first guide means for directing the warp yarns on said warp beam in a first substantially U-shaped path between said warp beam and said machine frame, said first path having a substantially horizontal portion disposed above the floor supporting said loom; and second guide means for directing the cloth on said machine frame in a second substantially U-shaped path between said machine frame and said cloth beam and having a substantially horizontal portion disposed below said horizontal portion of said first path.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |