Abstract: A projectile loom is distinguished by a combination wherein a weft yarn changer (1) has a low-weight body (11) and low-weight yarn transfer elements (2) and the multiple weft device is driven directly by a highly dynamic servo motor (3). The loom can be operated at speeds above 350 rpm. The changer body (11) is made, for example, of aluminum and the slide bar (2a) of the yarn transfer element (2) is made of a mixture of plastics and fibers.

Abstract: A yarn brake which can be used in projectile looms and rapier looms is actuated by a stepping motor with the rotational movement of a drive shaft of the stepping motor being converted to a linear movement of the braking member of the yarn brake.

Abstract: The torsion bar firing device is provided with a striking lever having an end piece at the distal end which acts directly on the abutment face of a projectile on firing. The striking face of the end piece of the striking lever and/or the abutment face of a projectile may be formed as inclined planes or as convex, concave, or concave-convex surfaces. The direct drive of the projectile by the striking lever reduces the masses to be accelerated and braked. This advantageously influences the energy consumption and the weaving efficiency of the projectile weaving loom. The end piece may be integral with the distal end of the striking lever or may be in the form of a rotatably mounted roller of a trapezium shaped element.

Abstract: The multiple pick system uses a drive for each control element. Each drive includes a roller lever which is pivotally mounted and driven by a cam mounted on the continuously rotating shaft of the machine. A locking member is movable into the path of the roller lever so as to prevent the roller on the lever from contacting the cam. The locking member serves to take out of operation the control elements for the weft yarn type which is not to be inserted while allowing the remaining control elements to be driven. The multiple pick system is especially suitable for high speeds.