of TEMPLES EMPLOYED IN LOOMS FOR WEAVING
Year: 1880

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to George Harling, of Lockwood, near Huddersfield, in the
"IMPROVEMENTS IN SELF-ACTING
County of York, for an Invention of
TEMPLES EMPLOYED IN LOOMS FOR WEAVING."
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said George Harling at the
Office of the Cominissioners of Patents on the 26th May 1880.
GEORGE HARLING, of Lockwood, near Huddersfield, in the County of York.
"IMPROVEMENTS IN SELF-ACTING TEMPLES EMPLOYED IN LOOMS FOR WEAVING."
This Invention has reference to temples employed in distending the fabric as
it is being woven. Hitherto such temples have been made either with a thin
pulley having projecting teeth, and known as the "star temple," or they have
been made with a series of rollers or segments revolving upon a spindle. My
improvements consist in combining the "star temple " and "segment" or roller
temple into one temple.
The Invention also relates to an improved method of attaching the selvage of
the fabric to the pins on the star wheel, whether the star wheels are used alone,
or in combination with the segments or rollers. The selvage has hitherto been
introduced by inserting it within a groove or slit formed in the, casing surrounding
the star wheels. My improvements consist in having a portion of the casing
hinged or working upon a centre, so placed that it can be moved away for the
introduction of the selvage, and then closed again.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said George Harling in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 26th November
1880.
GEORGE HARLING, of Lockwood, near Huddersfield, in the County of York.
"IMPROVEMENTS IN SELF ACTING TEMPLES EMPLOYED IN LOOMS FOR WEAVING."
This Invention has reference to temples employed in distending the fabric as it
is being woven.
Hitherto such temples have been made either with a thin pulley having projecting
teeth, and known as the "star temple," or they have been made with a series of
rollers or segments revolving upon a spindle.
My improvements consist in combining the "star temple" and "segment" or
roller temple into one temple. The Invention also relates to an improved method
of attaching the selvage of the fabric to the pins on the star wheel, whether the
star wheels are used alone or in combination with the segments or rollers.
The selvage has hitherto been introduced by inserting it within a groove or slit
formed in the casing surrounding the star wheel.
My improvements consist in having a portion of the casing hinged or working
upon a centre or otherwise moveable, so placed that it can be moved away for the
introduction of the selvage, and then closed again.
In order that the Invention may be better understood reference is given to the
accompanying Sheet of Drawings, wherein Fig. 1 is plan view of a self-acting
temple, constructed according to my Invention; Fig. 2 is also a plan view, with
the hinged cover E removed in order that the parts may be more clearly shewn;
and Fig. 3 is an end view thereof. A is the star temple supported in a fixing or
bracket B, and C are the segment temples capable of revolving upon a stud D,
also attached to the fixing B. The star wheel A and segments C are covered and
protected by a hinged or moveable cover E, which is easily lifted up for the
insertion of the selvage of the cloth. This hinged or moveable cover may be used
with the star wheel without the segment.
Having thus described my Invention, and the method which I adopt in carrying
the same into effect, I would have it understood that I do not confine myself to
the precise arrangement of parts shewn and described, as the same may be varied
without departing from the peculiar character of the Invention, but what I do
claim is,
Firstly. The combination of the star wheel and segment temples, as shewn and
described.
Secondly. The use and employment of the hinged or moveable cover E, in manner
and for the purpose substantially as herein shewn and described.
Thirdly. The use and employment of the hinged or noveable cover E when
applied to a star wheel temple, substantially as described.
In witness whereof, I, the said George Harling, have hereunto set my hand
and seal, this Nineteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord Que
thousand eight hundred and eighty.