Patent ID: 6021820
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: D03D

Abstract:
A weaving device comprising a projectile, a sley and means for forming a weft section of warp threads, whereby a device for introducing and decelerating respectively said projectile for transport of a weft thread from a supply spool through the section of warp threads is disposed on one or on both sides of said weft section, whereby a plurality of spaced-apart guides are present on said sley to move said projectile within said section of warp threads, characterized in that at least a number of said guides are in the form of medium blowers provided with a partition which forms two medium channels, wherein each medium channel is provided, on each side, with outlet openings for guiding said projectile in either of two opposite directions, and to which a pressurized medium can be supplied, and which are provided with one or more outlet openings, which are directed in such a manner that outflowing medium from said outlet openings strikes at least one wall striking surface of said projectile.