Device designed to help the insertion of a weft yarn in a weaving loom

摘要

A device adapted to be introduced into the shed of a weaving loom. The device is designed to facilitate insertion of a weft by an air stream. The device has a plurality of leaves which are spaced apart to allow the passage of the warp yarns. The leaves are placed in front of the reed and are provided with a recess, which recess is situated opposite the teeth. A portion of the reed, opposite to the recess, has a sharp-edged profile while the remaining portion has a round and smooth edged profile.