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Controlling warp tension as a function of weaving pattern
Assignee: Picanol NV
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Filing: 1990-01-26
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Granted: 1991-07-09
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Expires: 2010-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A method of weaving cloth having a weaving pattern which varies according to which warp threads are supplied and according to which weft threads are bound into the warp threads, includes the steps of forming successive different pattern areas and regulating the warp tension according to a reference value during weaving such that its variation is a function of the different pattern areas to be formed. Control of the reference value is accomplished by determining a reference value for the warp tension as a function of the weaving pattern, and regulating the warp tension by measuring the actual warp tension, comparing the measured warp tension with the reference value, and controlling the motor of the let-off such that the difference between the reference value and the measured warp tension is regulated to zero. A weaving machine is arranged to carry out each of the above method steps.
Inventors
- 👤 Filip Deconnick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:07
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03D; D03D49/00; D03D49/04; D03D49/06; D03D49/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for weaving cloth having a preset weaving pattern, wherein warp threads are supplied and weft threads are bound into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to the preset weaving pattern, comprising the steps of regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, wherein the step of controlling the reference value is performed as a function of a pattern area to be formed before the pattern area to be formed is actually formed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for weaving cloth having a preset weaving pattern, wherein warp threads are supplied and weft threads are bound into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to the preset weaving pattern, comprising the steps of regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, wherein the step of controlling the reference value is performed as a function of a pattern area to be formed before the pattern area to be formed is actually formed.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for weaving cloth having a preset weaving pattern, wherein warp threads are supplied and weft threads are bound into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to the present weaving pattern, comprising the steps of regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, wherein the step of controlling the reference value is executed with a short amplitude overshoot at transitions between two successive pattern areas.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for weaving cloth having a preset weaving pattern, wherein warp threads are supplied and weft threads are bound into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to the present weaving pattern, comprising the steps of regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, wherein the step of controlling the reference value is executed with a short amplitude overshoot at transitions between two successive pattern areas.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for weaving cloth having a preset weaving pattern, wherein warp threads are supplied and weft threads are bound into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to the present weaving pattern, comprising the steps of regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, wherein the step of controlling the reference value is performed as a function of a shedding pattern.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for weaving cloth having a preset weaving pattern, wherein warp threads are supplied and weft threads are bound into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to the present weaving pattern, comprising the steps of regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, wherein the step of controlling the reference value is performed as a function of a shedding pattern.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for weaving cloth having a preset weaving pattern, wherein warp threads are supplied and weft threads are bound into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to the preset weaving pattern, comprising the steps of regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, wherein the step of controlling the reference value is performed as a function of a weft pattern.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for weaving cloth having a preset weaving pattern, wherein warp threads are supplied and weft threads are bound into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to the preset weaving pattern, comprising the steps of regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, wherein the step of controlling the reference value is performed as a function of a weft pattern.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
99 words
A method for weaving cloth having a preset weaving pattern, wherein warp threads are supplied and weft threads are bound into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to the preset weaving pattern, comprising the steps of regulating warp tension according to the a reference value during weaving, and controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, wherein the step of controlling the reference value is performed as a function of a cloth take-up pattern.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
99 words
A method for weaving cloth having a preset weaving pattern, wherein warp threads are supplied and weft threads are bound into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to the preset weaving pattern, comprising the steps of regulating warp tension according to the a reference value during weaving, and controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, wherein the step of controlling the reference value is performed as a function of a cloth take-up pattern.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, wherein the step of regulating the warp tension includes the step of controlling the motor of a warp let-off.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, wherein the step of regulating warp tension according to the reference value comprises the steps of measuring the warp tension, comparing the measured warp tension with the reference value, and controlling the motor of the let-off such that the difference between the reference value and the measured warp tension is regulated to zero.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the step of measuring the warp tension is carried out by means of a warp tension gauge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the step of measuring the warp tension is carried out over only a part of the warp.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
108 words
A weaving machine, comprising means for supplying warp threads and means for binding weft threads into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to a preset weaving pattern, comprising regulating means for regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and control means for controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, said control means comprising means for controlling the reference value as a function of a pattern area to be formed before the pattern area to be formed is actually formed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
108 words
A weaving machine, comprising means for supplying warp threads and means for binding weft threads into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to a preset weaving pattern, comprising regulating means for regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and control means for controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, said control means comprising means for controlling the reference value as a function of a pattern area to be formed before the pattern area to be formed is actually formed.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
102 words
A weaving machine, comprising means for supplying warp threads and means for binding weft threads into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to a preset weaving pattern, comprising regulating means for regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and control means for controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, said control means comprising means for executing control of the reference value with a short amplitude overshoot at transitions between two successive pattern areas.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
102 words
A weaving machine, comprising means for supplying warp threads and means for binding weft threads into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to a preset weaving pattern, comprising regulating means for regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and control means for controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, said control means comprising means for executing control of the reference value with a short amplitude overshoot at transitions between two successive pattern areas.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
96 words
A weaving machine, comprising means for supplying warp threads and means for binding weft threads into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to a preset weaving pattern, comprising regulating means for regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and control means for controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, said control means further comprising means for controlling the reference value as a function of a shedding pattern.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
96 words
A weaving machine, comprising means for supplying warp threads and means for binding weft threads into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to a preset weaving pattern, comprising regulating means for regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and control means for controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, said control means further comprising means for controlling the reference value as a function of a shedding pattern.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
95 words
A weaving machine, comprising means for supplying warp threads and means for binding weft threads into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to a preset weaving pattern, comprising regulating means for regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and control means for controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, said control means comprising means for controlling the reference value as a function of a weft pattern.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
95 words
A weaving machine, comprising means for supplying warp threads and means for binding weft threads into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to a preset weaving pattern, comprising regulating means for regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and control means for controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different pattern areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, said control means comprising means for controlling the reference value as a function of a weft pattern.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
96 words
A weaving machine, comprising means for supplying warp threads and means for binding weft threads into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to a preset weaving pattern, comprising regulating means for regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and control means for controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different patterns areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, said control means comprising means for controlling the reference value as a function of a cloth take-up pattern.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
96 words
A weaving machine, comprising means for supplying warp threads and means for binding weft threads into the warp threads to form successive different pattern areas according to a preset weaving pattern, comprising regulating means for regulating warp tension according to a reference value during weaving, and control means for controlling the reference value during weaving such that the reference value varies as a function of the different patterns areas to be formed according to the preset weaving pattern, said control means comprising means for controlling the reference value as a function of a cloth take-up pattern.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
26 words
A weaving machine as claimed in claim 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14, wherein said regulating means comprises means for controlling the motor of a let-off.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
63 words
A weaving machine as claimed in claim 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14, wherein said regulating means further comprises means for measuring the warp tension, means for comparing the measured warp tension with the reference value, and means for controlling the motor of the warp let-off such that the difference between the reference value and the measured warp tension is regulated to zero.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
A weaving machine as claimed in claim 16, wherein said measuring means comprises a warp tension gauge.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
25 words
A weaving machines as claimed in claim 16, wherein said measuring means comprises means for measuring the warp tension over only part of the warp.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-07-08 | 1995-01-07 | 1995-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-08 | 1999-01-07 | 1999-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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