Abstract: A weaving machine 1 comprises a lay beam 29 which by means of drive elements is movable between a rear position 29a, in which the introduction of the weft thread into a warp arrangement can be realized, and a front position 29b, in which a beat-up against a beating-up edge 32 of the respective introduced weft thread can be effected. The drive elements comprise two or more crankshaft parts rotatable along the width direction of the weaving machine and according to a common rotational center line 77. These are situated in stands comprising intermediate sections 59, 60, 61 and 62, which respectively also comprise a lay sword 24 which is mounted rotatably on a lay sword shaft 25 and is connected to a connecting rod belonging to the intermediate section. The intermediate section comprises at least one individual motor 66 turning the crankshaft part thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a fabric and an apparatus for manufacturing a fabric that enable weaving of weak fibers including monofilaments of noble metal such as 24-carat gold.

Abstract: An improvement in an apparatus for feeding shuttles into a spiral groove between nose-like projections of driving hooks on a weave cylinder in an automatic wave shed loom which apparatus has a feeding apparatus comprising a conveyor means for inserting the shuttles into the spiral groove, the improvement comprising a plurality of vertically disposed drive pins on said conveyor means which pins engage said shuttles positively and move them into said spiral groove.