Abstract: A mechanism of a travelling-wave loom comprises a rotary reed and a separating grate composed of pivoted and stationary portions forming a channel for the weft thread carriers to be partially accommodated therein. Each of the portions is formed by plates, the pivoted portion having a plurality of strips swivelled to the stationary portion. Attached to each strip are plates of the pivoted portion. Near the strips there are installed devices adapted to cooperate therewith and to accomplish coupling thereof with the stop motion of the loom. This makes it possible to minimize the probability of damage to the plates of the separating grate and to improve the reliability of operation of the loom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for holding an end of a weft thread and may be most effectively used on looms wherein the beating-up of the weft thread is performed by beat-up elements. This device includes two groups of shaped plates with notches and projections installed at each selvage of the cloth, the plates of one group being arranged closely adjacent the plates of the other group so that the projections of both are arranged against one another, thereby forming a gap for receiving the weft thread which frictionally engages the projections. Due to such an arrangement, sufficient braking of the weft thread and, consequently, reliable prevention thereof from axial displacement are ensured.