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Apparatus for tensioning the warp thread sheet of a loom
Assignee: Saurer AG
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Filing: 1981-07-28
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Granted: 1983-09-13
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Expires: 2001-07-28
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for tensioning warp threads of a loom comprises a warp beam from which the warp threads are withdrawn by means of a support beam and a deflection beam. The deflection beam is secured to the support beam by means of bending springs acting in the direction of the deflected warp threads. The bending or deflection length of the bending springs is adjustable for preselected setting of the warp thread tension in that the bending springs are supported at their bending or deflection side by means of a bending-resistant support plate which is adjustable in lengthwise direction. These measures provide for a purely mechanical, simple, easily adjustable and functionally reliable tensioning apparatus which is particularly suitable for the pile warp of a Terry weaving machine.
Inventors
- 👤 Miguel A. Stacher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:53
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03D; D03D39/00; D03D39/22; D03D49/00; D03D49/04; D03D49/12; D03D49/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
An apparatus for tensioning a warp thread sheet of a weaving machine, particularly the pile warp of a Terry weaving machine, comprising: a deflection beam which yields under the action of the alternating tension of warp threads withdrawn from a warp beam; a support beam serving for supporting the warp threads; said support beam having opposed ends; bending springs effective in a direction of deflection of the warp threads travelling over said deflection beam; said deflection beam being supported at both opposed ends of said support beam by means of said bending springs; means mounting each of said bending springs rigidly for rotation with said support beam; spring means provided for said support beam; said support beam being subjected to the tension of said spring means which counteract a rotational action of the warp threads exerted upon said support beam; said mounting means including a respective bending-resistant adjustable support plate which is adjustable in longitudinal direction thereof provided for each of the bending springs; and said bending springs being supported upon each related one of said bending-resistant adjustable support plates in order to be able to change the effective bending length of said bending springs.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
195 words
An apparatus for tensioning a warp thread sheet of a weaving machine, particularly the pile warp of a Terry weaving machine, comprising: a deflection beam which yields under the action of the alternating tension of warp threads withdrawn from a warp beam; a support beam serving for supporting the warp threads; said support beam having opposed ends; bending springs effective in a direction of deflection of the warp threads travelling over said deflection beam; said deflection beam being supported at both opposed ends of said support beam by means of said bending springs; means mounting each of said bending springs rigidly for rotation with said support beam; spring means provided for said support beam; said support beam being subjected to the tension of said spring means which counteract a rotational action of the warp threads exerted upon said support beam; said mounting means including a respective bending-resistant adjustable support plate which is adjustable in longitudinal direction thereof provided for each of the bending springs; and said bending springs being supported upon each related one of said bending-resistant adjustable support plates in order to be able to change the effective bending length of said bending springs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: said bending springs comprise blade springs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, further including: a bending-resistant pivotal arm provided for each bending spring; each of said bending springs being supported by a related one of said adjustable support plates at a free end of a related one of said bending-resistant pivotal arms, and each said pivotal arm being mounted at its other end rigidly for rotation at said support beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: said mounting means further include a respective pivotal arm carrying a related one of said adjustable support plates and rigidly mounted for rotation at the support beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein: the bending springs comprise blade springs.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-12 | 1991-03-14 | 1991-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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