Abstract: The apparatus (1) for the preparation of at least two leno warp threads (6a, 7a) for a weaving machine (13; 17) comprises a first holder apparatus (7b) for the reception of a first leno thread bobbin (7) as well as a second holder apparatus (6b) for the reception of a second leno thread bobbin (6) as well as a rotatably journalled thread guide apparatus (3) which supplies the leno warp threads (6a, 7a) to a weaving machine (13; 17) which is placed after it in the direction of thread travel (F), with the first holder apparatus (7b) being arranged first in the direction of thread travel (F), being followed by the second holder apparatus (6b), and being then followed by the thread guide apparatus (3), and with a thread guide element (2m) for the guiding of the first leno warp thread (7a), which is to be drawn off from the first warp thread bobbin (7), being arranged substantially in the direction of thread travel (F) and extending adjacent to the second holder apparatus (6b), with the thread guide element (2m) h

Abstract: The weaving machine contains an insertion system for a plurality of generally different weft threads, which comprises for each weft thread a thread supply (2), a thread store (3) and a color selector (4) for the selective serving of the weft threads as well as a rapier (10) for inserting the served weft thread. At least one common thread brake (7) is provided for all weft threads (1) in order to brake the respective served weft thread (1) during the insertion as required. In addition to the simple mechanical construction, the simple handling and controlling are seen as advantageous.

Abstract: The stationary thread guiding element (1) for a series shed weaving machine which has a plurality of concentrically extending grooves (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) at an end face (1i) is designed as a segment or sector of a circle.

Abstract: The apparatus contains a linear motor (1) with a stator (4) which has two permanent magnets (7) and with an armature (5) which has a winding (22), and a thread server finger (2) for the weft thread which is connected to the linear motor in order to present the weft thread to a rapier. The linear motor (1) and the thread server finger (2) are designed as a modular assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for severing a weft thread which is to be inserted into a shed comprises a clamping device with a stationary clamping part and a settable clamping part in order to hold back the weft thread and a severing device in order to sever the weft thread after release by the clamping device. The severing of different yarn types is ensured by means of a problem-free clamping of the weft thread in the thread clamp.

Abstract: The weaving machine with a weft monitoring insertion system (1) for a large number of different weft threads (11, 11', 11") comprises a weft insertion member (6, 60), thread brakes (3), a weft thread selector (4) for the serving of a thread (11, 11', 11") or of more than one thread at the same time, a thread monitor (51) for weft threads (11) which are correctly inserted, and an electronic and programmable control member (8) for the setting of the thread brakes. The weft threads (11), when correctly inserted, form incoming angles (.alpha.) at the thread monitor in the presence of a deflection which depend on the choice of the weft thread. Utilizing the thread monitor (51) a signal can be produced for the control member (8) which is dependent on the incoming angle and the thread tension. Control signals can be calculated and produced in the control member as a result of this signal and as a result of information on the current serving of the weft thread or of the weft threads, i.e.