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EP 1111108 B1 20040623 - Stationary thread guiding element

Title (en)

Stationary thread guiding element

Title (de)

Stationäres Fadenführungselement

Title (fr)

Element guide-fil stationaire

Publication

EP 1111108 B1 20040623 (DE)

Application

EP 00811114 A 20001123

Priority

EP 00811114 A 20001123
EP 99811192 A 19991222

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1111108A1] A stationary guide supplies weft yarn to the rotor of a multi-phase weaving machine through a number of concentric circular grooves. The guide is in the shape of a sector or segment, preferably extending over 120 degrees . The guide can be moved away from the rotor for cleaning and is a replaceable item carried in a holder.

IPC 1-7

D03D 41/00

IPC 8 full level

D03D 41/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

D03D 41/005 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE DE IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1111108 A1 20010627; EP 1111108 B1 20040623

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 00811114 A 20001123