GAP FORMING MECHANISM FOR SPINNING MACHINE Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: textile industry. SUBSTANCE: gap forming mechanism has device for vertical displacement of heddle frames provided with core thread charging members formed as rods with eyes in their ends. Rods are arranged in equally spaced relation on horizontal planks. Upper horizontal plank is mounted for movement in horizontal plane in end openings of heddle frame, with one openings being defined in top part of heddle frame and others in bottom part of adjacent heddle frame. Rods in one plank are offset relative to rods in adjacent plank. Gap forming mechanism is further provided with device for horizontal displacement of upper plank. Plank horizontal displacement device has three-armed lever and fingers mounted on horizontal planks. Two arms of lever are loosely connected with fingers. Third arm has roll for contacting with prism mounted on spinning machine frame. Weaving program setting cardboard is put on prism. EFFECT: wider range of types of fabric produced by spinning machine and improved strength and wear-resistance of fabric. 5 dwg