Patent ID: 6279618
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: D03C,D04B

Abstract:
An apparatus for selecting a thread in a textile machine, comprising a least one reciprocating member for picking up the thread and formed of one of magnetic material and non-magnetic material; coupling means including a bendable holding element displaceable in and out of engagement with the picking-up member, and a rigid element formed of a ferro-magnetic material; and means for producing a magnetic field which provides for bending of the holding element toward the picking-up member,wherein the picking-up member and the holding element have complementary, engageable each other sections,wherein the rigid element has a section located between the holding element and the picking-up member and extending in a direction opposite a direction in which a free end of the holding element extends, the section of the rigid element projecting beyond the free end of the holding element for limiting deflection of the holding element in a direction toward the picking-up member and for keeping the free end of the holding element at a distance from the picking-up member, andwherein the holding element and the rigid element have different polarities when subjected to action of the magnetic field.