WEFT THREAD INSERTING METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

Weft threads are inserted into successive warp sheds in opposite directions by a shuttle which has at both ends frictional holding means which can be opened and closed, and frictionally guide in the closed position the weft thread along a tortuous path without clamping the weft thread. The respective trailing holding means receives and holds the inserted weft thread for the next pick and is automatically opened at the end of the same to release this thread at the same time as the previously leading holding means is opened and closed to receive and hold a new weft thread for the subsequent following pick when the leading and trailing positions of the two holding means are reversed.