Patent ID: 6810918
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: B65H,D03D

Abstract:
An apparatus for supplying and variably braking a weft thread in a loom, comprising:a weft thread accumulator; a weft thread supply system comprising a first weft thread supply spool that supplies a weft thread extending along a thread path from said weft thread supply system to said weft thread accumulator; an adjustable weft thread brake having an adjustable braking effect, arranged on said thread path between said weft thread supply system and said weft thread accumulator; a thread tension sensor that is arranged on said thread path between said weft thread brake and said weft thread accumulator, and that is adapted to sense an actual thread tension of said weft thread and to generate a thread tension signal dependent on and indicative of said actual thread tension; and a control arrangement connected with said thread tension sensor by a first signal transmission link from said thread tension sensor to said control arrangement, and connected with said adjustable weft thread brake by a second signal transmission link from said control arrangement to said adjustable weft thread brake.