A shuttleless weaving loom with a weft insertion device. A transfer device and retaining disc are connected to the weft insertion device such that the retaining disc holds the weft fiber in a fixed orientation as it traverses through the shed of the loom. A plurality of sensors which are part of a microcircuit are mounted on the retaining disc for measurement of the weft fiber's position. A signaling circuit is mounted on the shuttleless loom and an electrical connector is connected to the signaling circuit to allow for external monitoring or display of the weft fiber's position. The measurements from the plurality of sensors are communicated through the electrical connector to an external device such that the position and orientation of the weft fiber can be monitored or displayed as the weft insertion device travels through the shuttleless loom.

Described herein is a reinforced polymer concrete composition that includes a polymer concrete cured while in contact with reinforcing material with a polymer that has a backbone containing cyclohexane dimethanol (CHDM). The polymer concrete can include an unsaturated polymer resin (UPR) as a binding agent. The reinforcing material and polymer concrete mixture can be brought in contact with each other prior to the polymer concrete curing. A cross-linking agent and a free radical initiator can be inserted for triggering a reaction between the CHDM-containing polymer and the UPR. The polymer can be a polyurethane or copolyester, such as polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG).

A method for manufacturing weaving reeds (9) includes forming the dents (1) of the reed (9)where strip- or tape-shaped objects (1) are joined together at a given distance apart (A) in the widthwise direction (B) of the reed (9). At least one of the strip- or tape-shaped objects (1) is provided with a prescribed amount (10-18) of at least one viscous substance applied to its areal surfaces (8), particularly to the end portions (E) thereof, said areal surfaces facing in the widthwise direction (B) of the reed (9), and are then joined together. A device (30) for manufacturing reeds (9), and a reed (9) produced using the aforementioned method is included.

A machine for fabricating three-dimensional interlaced composite components including a frame, a deposition surface, a first set of two or more warp heads, a second set of two or more of warp heads, and a weft inserter. An interlaced composite component including a first set of two or more warp filaments parallel to each other and a first set of two or more weft filaments parallel to each other. Warp filaments are interlaced with, and bonded to, weft filaments s. Warp filaments and weft filaments are interlaced in at least two different weave patterns. Warp filaments and weft filaments are continuous, and the weave patterns transition from one pattern to another.

A weaving apparatus comprising a shuttleless loom with a weft insertion device. A transfer device and retaining disc are connected to the weft insertion device such that the retaining disc holds the weft fiber in a fixed orientation as it traverses through the shed of the loom. A plurality of sensors which are part of a microcircuit are mounted on the retaining disc for measurement of the weft fiber's position. A signaling circuit is mounted on the shuttleless loom and an electrical connector is connected to the signaling circuit to allow for external monitoring or display of the weft fiber's position. The measurements from the plurality of sensors are communicated through the electrical connector to an external device such that the position and orientation of the weft fiber can be monitored or displayed as the weft insertion device travels through the shuttleless loom.

Gripper band (1) for a gripper weaving machine with a first part (13),a second part (14)and two longitudinal ribs (21), el wherein a thickness of the second part (14) near a centerline (31) of the gripper band (1) is larger than a thickness of the first part (13) near the centerline (31) of the gripper band (1), and in that the gripper band (1) comprising the first part (13), the second part (14) and the longitudinal ribs (21) is one single, integral structure formed of composite material. Gripper unit for a gripper weaving machine with a gripper (2, 3) and such a gripper band (1).

A rapier weaving machine and a method for converting an existing rapier weaving machine into a rapier weaving machine, which includes an insert rapier head for inserting a weft yarn into a fabric, a receiver rapier head for receiving and holding the weft yarn and subsequently pulling the weft yarn out of the fabric in a movement direction, an opening element for opening the receiver rapier head in order to release the weft yarn, and a guiding device, positioned on the side of the receiver rapier head opposite the opening element, and comprising a guiding block for adjusting the movement direction of the receiver rapier head, and a rotatable guiding wheel for restraining the receiver rapier head when opening.

The present invention relates to methods, apparatuses, and systems for controlling the density of a fluid near a functional object in order to improve one or more relevant performance metrics. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to forming a low density region near the object utilizing a directed energy deposition device to deposit energy along one or more paths in the fluid. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to synchronizing energy deposition with one or more parameters impacting the functional performance of the object.

The subject of the publication includes a method for manufacturing weaving reeds (9), in which, to form the dents (1) of the reed (9), strip- or tape-shaped objects (1) are joined together at a given distance apart (A) in the widthwise direction (B) of the reed (9).

It is considered novel and inventive that at least one of the strip- or tape-shaped objects (1) is provided with a prescribed amount (10-18) of at least one viscous substance applied to its areal surfaces (8), particularly to the end portions (E) thereof, said areal surfaces facing in the widthwise direction (B) of the reed (9), and are then joined together.

The application also includes a device (30) for manufacturing reeds (9), and a reed (9) produced using the aforementioned method.

A machine for fabricating three-dimensional interlaced composite components including a frame, a deposition surface, a first set of two or more warp heads, a second set of two or more of warp heads, and a weft inserter. An interlaced composite component including a first set of two or more warp filaments parallel to each other and a first set of two or more weft filaments parallel to each other. Warp filaments are interlaced with, and bonded to, weft filaments s. Warp filaments and weft filaments are interlaced in at least two different weave patterns. Warp filaments and weft filaments are continuous, and the weave patterns transition from one pattern to another.