A weft yarn feeder for a loom - has a rotating element with yarn receiving arms

摘要

The yarn feeder comprises a rotating element (1) with axially extending yarn receiving arms (3) for holding a buffer supply of yarn (4), an externally grooved drum (6) fixed coaxially with the element (1) and yarn detectors (10 to 13) in the cylinder having radially-arranged spigots movable by yarn engaged in the grooves (7).