Patent ID: 6050302
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: D03J

Abstract:
Method for the set up or retrofit of a weaving machine arrangement including a warping beam mechanism, an auxiliary shedding mechanism, a low tension device having first and second portions and a Jacquard machine, in which the warping beam and auxiliary shedding mechanism are exchanged on demand, the steps comprising:providing a harness assembly for at least one of the weaving machines and the Jacquard machines having a unit grouping of harness cords with harness strands and a first portion of the low tension device for the set up or retrofit;installation or removal of the harness assembly to the Jacquard machine by releasably coupling or uncoupling the harness cords to the Jacquard machine;releasing or coupling the harness assembly to the second portion of the low-tension device; andapplying tension to the unit grouping of harness cords to allow the installation or removal of weaving machine components including the warping beam and auxiliary shedding mechanisms.