(57) The present invention discloses a replacement mechanism for conventional Jacquard
tapes. One form of the mechanism is a block (10) having a plurality of orifices (11)
extending through the block (10) and through which the pins (16) of a conventional
Jacquard mechanism can pass. Each orifice (11) is able to be individually opened or
closed by the armature (14) of a corresponding solenoid (13). Alternatively, a rotatable
drum (20) is provided with holes (25) through which the Jacquard pins (6) can pass,
rotation of the drum aligning or mis-aligning pins (6) and holes (25) to respectively
allow or prevent relative movement between drum (20) and pins (6). A Jacqurd tape
punching mechanism (40, 41) incorporating the abovedescribed drum arrangement is also
disclosed.
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