Abstract: A heddle frame (1) is driven via drive rods (15), which pass through its lateral sampsons (13). To that end, the lateral sampsons (13) each have a corresponding channel (19). The play between the circumferential face (22) of the drive rods (15) and the channel wall face (21) of the respective channel (19) has an intermediate layer (24), which extends over the full length, or portions, of the drive rod (15). The intermediate layer (24) preferably comprises an impact-proof, permanent-elastic, damping material. A slight residual play allows the introduction of the drive rods (15) and the intermediate layer (24) into the channel (19) without force.

Abstract: A heald shaft (1) for coupling the shaft rods (2) with the end binders (5), having connecting joints or hinges (10) whose pivot axes (14) lie externally of the shaft rods (2) and preferably inside the end binders (5). Due to the connecting joints (10), a moment-free coupling between the shaft rods (2) and the end binders (5) is ensured. The relative pivotal motions between the shaft rods (2) and the end binders (5) appearing during operation do not generate any moment transmissions between the shaft rods (2) and the end binders (5). Preferably, the driving couplers (7) are arranged above the end binders (5) in a direct extension thereof.

Abstract: An end binder (5) for a heald shaft (1) is formed by a bent sheet metal member (9) which preferably has a U-shaped cross section and which, according to the preferred embodiment, is of high-grade steel. The open side of the U-section faces the shaft rods (2,3). In the hollow space enclosed by the bent sheet metal member (9) shaft rod couplers (28) are secured which are preferably pivotally held. The upper or lower end of the bent sheet metal member forms part of a driving coupler (25) which is situated preferably in a linear continuation of the bent sheet metal member (9) and is a one-piece component with the end binder (5). Such a structure may be manufactured in a simple manner with very small tolerances, and it has a low weight, a substantial stiffness and highly satisfactory bearing properties for being supported in plastic guides.

Abstract: Apparatus containing a heald frame consisting of two heddle carrying rails and a plurality of linear drives with armature parts that are connected to the heddle carrying rails in such a way that the heald frame is guided free of play. Devices are utilized for connecting the armature parts and the heddle carrying rails. The devices comprise a plate that is secured to the heddle carrying rail and a holder that is secured to the armature part. The plate is provided with a slot, and the holder has a pin that engages the slot. The slot is dimensioned such that a compensation of the play is possible at the interface between the armature part and the heald frame in order to prevent jamming of the armature parts and the heald frame, while the slot enables a compensation in the direction transverse to the working direction of the heald frame.

Abstract: A loom harness cable, extending from an operating mechanism on one end and beneath the loom for connection adjacent an end of the harness remote from the operating mechanism, is disconnectably joined in segments by turnbuckles (C and D) to save the time of skilled personnel, machine downtime, as well as material, in repairing a broken harness cable.

Abstract: A loom harness having nested pairs of cylinders. The pairs of cylinders are arranged in parallel fashion and offset in relation to one another on a rigid, stationary frame. Pillow blocks spaced along the frame support the cylinders. Flexible cables, connect the pairs of nested cylinders and support heddle eyes at their approximate midpoints. Alternatively, the cables can support heddle frames which, in turn, carry wire heddles. Control cables are attached to the upper and lower cylinders, and are moved upwardly or downwardly by a dobby. An alternative control includes an A-C servo motor and drive shafts to move the cylinders. The selective rotation of the various pairs of nested cylinders causes the translation of the heddle eyes. This movement of the heddle eyes causes a shed to be created in the warp yarn passing through the eyes.

Abstract: A mechanical with cables interposed between a dobby or other shedding mechanism and the heddle frames of the corresponding weaving loom, of the type comprising, for each frame, two pulling cables associated with two swinging pulling levers or sectors connected by rods to the frame in question, wherein the axis of articulation of the rods on each lever is located substantially inside the profile of said latter, while the corresponding cable is guided obliquely in the direction of the dobby or other shedding mechanism, directly for one of the cables and with the interposition of a single central guide pulley for the other.