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Fluid weft insertion loom monitoring system
Assignee: Leesona Corp
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Filing: 1982-10-25
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Granted: 1984-09-18
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Expires: 2002-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A monitoring unit for a fluid weft insertion loom monitors the yarn supply withdrawal.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W. Brouwer
- 👤 Larry C. Cowan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:03
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03D; D03D47/00; D03D47/34; D03D47/28; D03D47/30; D03D47/36; D03D47/361; D03D47/367; D03D51/00; D03D51/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In combination with a loom wherein a predetermined length of weft yarn to be inserted into the shed of a loom having a width generally equal to said predetermined weft yarn length is collected into a supply disposed on one side of said shed and is propelled by propulsion means in a path from said one shed side across the shed to the other shed side, the improvement comprising, a weft yarn sensor interposed in said weft yarn path, said sensor including a weft yarn engaging element responsive to the removal of said predetermined length of weft yarn from said collected supply and electrical generating means connected with said element to thereby produce an electrical output pulse indicative of weft depletion from the accumulated supply.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In combination with a loom wherein a predetermined length of weft yarn to be inserted into the shed of a loom having a width generally equal to said predetermined weft yarn length is collected into a supply disposed on one side of said shed and is propelled by propulsion means in a path from said one shed side across the shed to the other shed side, the improvement comprising, a weft yarn sensor interposed in said weft yarn path, said sensor including a weft yarn engaging element responsive to the removal of said predetermined length of weft yarn from said collected supply and electrical generating means connected with said element to thereby produce an electrical output pulse indicative of weft depletion from the accumulated supply.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said weft yarn is fed from a yarn source for collection into said supply and means is provided at said supply for temporarily restraining said weft yarn against further withdrawal from said collected supply after withdrawal of said predetermined length therefrom by said propulsion means whereby withdrawal of said predetermined length of yarn results in a momentary significant increase in the tension in said withdrawn length, and said yarn engaging element is responsive to said tension increase.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 including event display means operative in response to said output signal to provide a readout indicating weft depletion from said accumulated supply.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 including guide means for directing said weft yarn into engagement with said weft yarn engaging element as said weft yarn is propelled in said path.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 including filter means for precluding production of output signals in response to spurious pulses from said electrical generating means preliminary to depletion of said weft yarn from said accumulated supply.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 including a weft yarn reception unit positioned at said opposite side of said shed, and including means for stopping operation of said loom in the event said weft yarn is not received at said reception unit.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-18 | 1992-03-19 | 1992-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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