Abstract: Weaving machine, device and method for tucking a thread end (11, 12, 24, 25) of a weft thread (10) into a subsequent shed (15), which thread end (11,12,24,25) extends outside a shed (15), wherein thread ends (11, 12, 24, 25) are tucked into a subsequent shed (15) by a tucking device (13,14,28,29), wherein a thread end (11, 12, 24, 25) is selectively moved by a moveable arm (9, 19), and wherein the thread end (11,12,24,25) moved by the moveable arm (9, 19) beyond the separator element (8, 18) is separated by the separator element (8, 18) from the working area of the tucking device (13, 14, 28, 29).

Abstract: Weaving machine, device and method for tucking a thread end (11, 12, 24, 25) of a weft thread (10) into a subsequent shed (15), which thread end (11,12,24,25) extends outside a shed (15), wherein thread ends (11, 12, 24, 25) are tucked into a subsequent shed (15) by means of a tucking device (13,14,28,29), wherein a thread end (11, 12, 24, 25) is selectively moved by means of a moveable arm (9, 19), and wherein the thread end (11,12,24,25) moved by the moveable arm (9, 19) beyond the separator element (8, 18) is separated by the separator element (8, 18) from the working area of the tucking device (13, 14, 28, 29).

Abstract: A thread section of a weft thread is held precisely ready for a receiving rapier in a feed rapier on a rapier loom despite the effects of retarding forces. Deflections of the thread section by the head of a receiving gripper are compensated for, whereby the feed rapier is provided with a thread clamp on the side facing the feed device for the weft thread, which releases on tension forces occurring in the thread section and permits a deflection of the thread section.

Abstract: A thread section of a weft thread (25) is held precisely ready for a receiving rapier in a feed rapier (1) on a rapier loom despite the effects of retarding forces and also deflections of said thread section through the head (55) of a receiver are compensated for, whereby the feed rapier is provided with a thread clamp (50) on the side facing the feed device for the weft thread (25), which releases on tension forms occurring in the thread section and permits a deflection of the thread section.

Abstract: A selvage bracket (15) including a rotatable insert (33) is used in a weaving machine selvage insertion device (1), the insert is connected to at least one source of compressed air and includes at least one blowing aperture (37). The direction of blowing of the aperture is adjustable by changing the position of the insert relative to the holder.

Abstract: A selvage holder (15) including a rotatable insert (33) is used in a weaving machine selvage insertion device (1), said insert being connected to at least one source of compressed air and comprising at least one blowing aperture (37) the direction of blowing of which is adjustable by changing its position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a yarn clamp (13) for a gripper of a rapier weaving machine and comprises two clamp elements for clamping a filling yarn (2). Each clamp element is fitted with one clamping segment (20, 25) and the segments are located opposite each other. The clamping segment (20) of at least one of the clamp elements is adjustable by means of an adjustment device (30) relative to the other clamping segment (25) and relative to the main body (18) of the one clamping segment.

Abstract: A yarn clamp (13) for a gripper of a rapier weaving machine includes two clamp elements for clamping a filling yarn (2). Each clamp element is fitted with one clamping segment (20, 25) and the segments are located opposite each other. The clamping segment (20) of at least one of the clamp elements is adjustable by means of an adjustment device (30) relative to the other clamping segment (25) and relative to the main body (18) of the one clamping segment.

Abstract: A tubular housing is used for a gripper-loom's feed gripper. The feed gripper includes a metallic tubular housing formed of a single bent metal plate. The single bent metal plate includes at least two mutually overlapping segments that are rigidly joined to each other.

Abstract: A selvage insertion apparatus (13) for a weaving machine with at least one insertion arm (18) and at least one filling thread clamp (17) which can be applied through a drive device to control a filling thread and which operate from a common drive shaft (40). An individual drive motor (61) is operated by a programmable control system (14) and powers the drive shaft (40).

Abstract: A pneumatic thread holder for a selvedge device on weaving machines includes a blower nozzle, a support for the weft thread located underneath the nozzle, and an opening for the weft thread in line with the blower nozzle. The opening is enlarged transverse to the blowing direction of the blower nozzle in order to prevent air current reflections or deviations from occurring when the tucking needle passes beneath the opening, thus ensuring that the end of the weft thread remains held in a correct position by the pneumatic holder.

Abstract: A tucking-in device for weaving machines includes a thread clamp (10) for gripping the free ends (16) of inserted weft threads (4), and a tucker arm (12) for drawing the thread ends (16) from the closed clamp (10) back into the shed (6). The tucking-in device includes a pneumatic cleaning mechanism (14) for cleaning at least the thread clamp (10) by means of an air jet (15).

Abstract: A device for forming a selvedge on a cloth on weaving machines, of the type which consists of at least one mechanism (8, 9, 10) for forming one or more selvedges (4, 5, 6, 7), where tucking in the thread ends (42, 43) of the cloth or cloths (2, 3) is done by means of components (34) mounted above the cloth (2, 3) or above the warp thread (12), and where said mechanism (8, 9, 10) has a drive (58) situated partly above and partly below the plane of the cloth (2, 3), is characterized in that the mechanism (8, 9, 10) for forming a selvedge (4, 5, 6, 7) comprises at least two connected, dismountable parts, namely a bottom part (54) and a top part (55) respectively, where said bottom part (54) is situated entirely below the plane in which the cloth (2, 3, 72) is located.