Patent ID: 6131619
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: D03C

Abstract:
A harness frame for use in weaving machines, said harness frame comprising:a generally rectangular frame formed by generally parallel top and bottom slats attached to side members;an upper heddle rod operatively configured with said top slat so as to be supported within said frame by said top slat, and a lower heddle rod operatively configured with said bottom slat so as to be supported within said frame by said bottom slat, said heddle rods for supporting a plurality of heddles in said heddle frame, wherein heddles are placeable onto or removable from at least one end of said heddle rods; andat least one slide member disposed on said side member adjacent one of said ends of said heddle rods, said slide member movable on said side member between an open position wherein said slide member is displaced from said heddle rod so that heddles can be slid on or off of said heddle rod, and a closed position wherein said slide member abuts against said heddle rod and prevents heddles from being slid off of said heddle rod, in said closed position said slide member being in non-supporting contact with said heddle rod such that securement of said heddle rod within said frame is not dependent on a position of said slide member.