WO2023233427A1 - System for imparting momentary rigidity in tension sensing mechanism of weaving machines and method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides effective utilization of beat-up force for compaction of the weft threads on weaving machines, which is otherwise very difficult to attain because of the flexibly held warp threads, the flexibility or elasticity of it, being for the sake of sensing the tension built up in warp threads as they are consumed for weaving. This is achieved by imparting a momentary rigidity to a tension sensing mechanism of the warp threads while beating the weft threads up to the fell-of-the-cloth for transmitting full force of beat-up on to the fell-of-the-cloth by providing an equal and opposite reaction force against the beat up force and balancing each other exactly the fell-of-the-cloth to translate entire beat up force in to compaction of weft threads in to the fabric, thus, weaving of technical fabrics of heavy nature and high cover factors without any bumping phenomenon becomes possible.

Description

SYSTEM FOR IMPARTING MOMENTARY RIGIDITY IN TENSION SENSING MECHANISM OF WEAVING MACHINES AND METHOD THEREFOR

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION:

The present invention relates to a system for imparting momentary rigidity in tension sensing mechanism of the weaving machine.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:

Weaving machines have a specific setup of the weft yams and warp yarns. The warp yarns are longitudinally running interlaced threads or yarns or filaments of the fabric or cloth and the weft yarn are transverse running interlaced threads or yarns or filaments of the fabric or cloth. When the weft thread is inserted; it is beaten up to the point where the fabric is formed, that is commonly known as, the fell of the cloth. The warp threads are held firmly by the warp beam being controlled by let off mechanism. The warp threads rest on the tension sensing roller. The tension sensing roller itself is floating on a spring having a compression or elongation force that is equivalent or in some cases proportional to the desired warp sheet tension specific to the fabric construction or specification being woven on the weaving machine.

This arrangement works well only for lighter and medium heavy fabric construction having comparatively less or lower cover factor. Further, the tension sensing roller has a natural movement wherein the tension sensing roller moves inward, as the heald frames open or the shed opens, and it falls back or moves outward, when the heald frames are closed or when sheds are crossing at the centre of their lift. This is a result of tension variation in the warp when the shed is open or the shed is closed or in crossing stage.

The heavy fabrics such as technical textiles have very high cover factors. Technical fabrics include the fabrics or types of cloth used for technical purposes other than apparel, garments or wearable fabrics and upholstery or furnishing fabrics. Most common uses of technical textiles include - filtration fabrics, geo-textile fabrics, anti- ballistic, anti-landmine and bullet-proof or life-saving fabrics, parachute fabrics and fabrics for automotive airbag applications. When such fabrics are woven on the machine with such conventional arrangement, the spring-loaded sensing roller, being of elastic or resiliently held nature; cannot sustain that high cover factors or elevated forces of beat-up mechanism to attain high cover factors. Such higher beat up forces (It is the force exerted by the reed on the weft thread when it is beaten up after its insertion) tend to pull the tension sensing roller forward or inward against the spring and the resultant beat up force also becomes kind of elastic and resilient, as a result, that force cannot effectively compact the weft yarns together. This beating against resilient or elastic resting produces a banging noise when desired or required weft thread compaction is more and that results in abrupt stopping of the weaving machine. In such cases, the fell of the cloth keeps rocking back and forth and after some picks of this kind, and thereafter, weaving becomes impossible to continue unless pick or weft thread density is reduced. This phenomenon is commonly called as bumping.

At the point, where bumping occurs, the fell-of-the-cloth cannot remain steady and keeps on rocking back and forth. The beat-up force becomes non-effective in compacting the yarns together. Therefore, the bumping phenomenon puts a limit on the amount of available beat-up force that is actually utilised on the fabric for weft yarn compaction, irrespective of available beat-up force or power. Thus, the beat-up force is required to be balanced by an equal and opposite reaction force to hold the warp yams against that beat up force to achieve a near 100% compaction or a near 100% cover factor. It is understood here that the weaving machine design is limited by two oppositely acting design limitations, that is, unless the tension sensing roller is kept rigid, the beat-up force exertion cannot happen at its 100%, and on the other hand, if the tension sensing roller is maintained rigid then the warp tension cannot be sensed, and the machine requires both of these. Therefore, opting to only one of these, is surely a compromise with the another. Accordingly, there is a need of a system that imparts momentary rigidity in tension sensing system only and exactly at the time of beat-up without altering the sensitivity, required elasticity and overall performance of the existing warp tension sensing mechanisms.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:

The object of the present invention is to enable better and effective utilization of beat- up force for compaction of the weft threads on weaving machines, which is otherwise very difficult to attain because of the flexibly held warp threads, the flexibility or elasticity of it, being for the sake of sensing the tension built up in warp threads as they are consumed for weaving.

The object of the present invention is to overcome the inherent mutually opposing limitations of warp tension sensing mechanisms containing spring or electronic load cells which become the resting point for the beat-up force to act upon. A stiffly or rigidly mounted back rest roller does not allow the warp tension to be sensed or a flexibly mounted tension sensing roller does not allow the beat-up force to be effectively transmitted on to the fell-of-the-cloth. The tension sensing roller is thus required to be stiff at beat up and flexible during tension sensing, and to achieve both these requirements, this present invention aims at overcoming these opposing design limitations or requirements.

Another object of the present invention is to overcome the bumping phenomenon on weaving machines and enable the weaving machines to utilise their full potential of beat-up force and make them capable of weaving high cover factor fabrics, which are otherwise very difficult to weave.

It is to be noted that the cover factor is a scientific measurement of the percentage area of the fabric covered by the yarns and fibers. Ideally, cover factor of 100% is not achievable as some air spaces are bound to be left in weaving process (or even in other processes of sheet forming like knitting and non-wovens).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect the present invention provides a method for weaving a fabric on a weaving machine. The method comprising the steps of inserting a weft thread across a plurality of warp threads fixed on the weaving machine; and imparting momentary rigidity to a tension sensing mechanism of the warp threads while beating the weft thread up to the fell-of-the-cloth for transmitting full force of beat-up on to the fell-of-the-cloth. The step of imparting momentary rigidity to the tension sensing mechanism includes deactivating a spring (14) of the tension sensing mechanism.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a system for imparting momentary rigidity in tension sensing mechanism of weaving machines, the system comprising a first bracket which has a cylindrical projection is mounted on a weaving machine body. A reciprocating shaft passes through the cylindrical projection of the first bracket over slidable bearings and a spring of the tension sensing mechanism. A toggle link mechanism connected to the reciprocating shaft at a first end of the reciprocating shaft. A connecting rod has a first end connected to the toggle link mechanism and a second end of the connecting rod is connected eccentrically by an eccentric member to a rotating shaft of the weaving machine, running at a speed of weaving cycles per unit time of the machine. A spring end cap is adapted at a second end of the reciprocating shaft, over the spring of the tension sensing mechanism of the weaving machine. The said spring end cap is connected to tension sensing roller of the weaving machine. The said spring end cap imparts momentary rigidity to the tension sensing mechanism of the warp threads, while beating the weft threads up to the fell-of-the-cloth, for transmitting full force of beat-up on to the fell-of-the-cloth, that is upon activation of the toggle mechanism at the time of beat-up, and deactivating the same, as soon as beat-up is over, by a direct connecting link. The toggle link mechanism is connected to a reciprocating shaft at first end of the reciprocating shaft. A spring end cap part has a blind bore configured thereon, slidably floats on a second end of the reciprocating shaft. An axially aligned spring mounted on the reciprocating shaft is held on first end of the spring, the second end of the spring is similarly held by the spring end cap part by its flange like projection. At least one sensor engages with a sensor projection of the spring end cap part.

The toggle link mechanism comprises a first connecting link, which is connected to the reciprocating shaft at one end of the first connecting link. A second connecting link is attached at the other end of the first connecting link by its first projection arm. The second projection arm of the second link which is a compound link is connected to the connecting rod at position.

The reciprocating shaft includes an axially aligned spring mounted thereon, by a threaded front spring holder part, and a threaded lock nut, affixed on to the cylindrical projection having threaded portion of bracket, that is for pre- tension adjustment of the spring. At the time of beat-up or zero reference degrees of weaving machine or the front center of the weaving machine cycle, the reciprocating shaft equipped with a cushioning pad, and the space between cushioning pad and the base of blind bore, gets closed as the reciprocating shaft is in extreme pushed backward position, the tension sensing roller through the spring end cap part and direct connecting link thus rests rigidly upon a pivot pin as toggle links are straightened thereby imparting a momentary firm resting for the tension sensing roller and the warp threads, enabling an equal and opposite reaction force against the beat-up force as tension sensing roller is no longer resting on elastic spring. The toggle mechanism and the pivot pin become co-planer at zero reference degrees of weaving machine or at the point of beat-up. At this position the projected arm end of the angled compound link transfers the entire force on warp threads to the fixed pin in machine body. The connecting rod and the eccentric member as well as the rotating shaft are therefore rendered free from the effects of beat-up force, as the beat-up force is isolated from these and gets directly transferred on to the pivot pin and effectively in to the machine frame, through the rigid connection layout of toggle links. The bracket has a threaded portion having a threaded lock nut fitted thereon to lock the position of a threaded spring holder part in such a manner that the usable force of the spring resting on spring holder is altered by adjusting the spring holder and the lock nut along the axis of threaded portion. The direct connecting link receives a needle bearing at second end thereof, the needle bearing fits rotatably on to an extended shaft of the tension sensing roller mounting bracket having a pivot end. The pivot end receives a lower roller. The tension sensing roller mounting bracket receives upper roller at an upper end thereof.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a system for imparting momentary rigidity in tension sensing mechanism of weaving machines, the system includes a bracket is mounted on a weaving machine body with a reciprocating shaft having at least one piston seal configured at second end, reciprocating shaft is passing through the bracket and through the cylindrical projection enables a hydraulic seal by sliding inside a bore. A connecting rod is connected to the reciprocating shaft at first end of the reciprocating shaft. A blind bore of the spring end cap part is slidably positioned on to a rear shaft extension end of the bracket. An integral shaft projection is configured on the bracket with at least one hydraulic seal at position intended to fit inside blind bore of the spring end cap part, creating a hydraulic seal while sliding in the blind bore. A port is configured to receive the shaft projection on the reciprocating shaft at the other front end thereof. A reservoir is attached to the bracket in front of the port via an oil passage. An eccentric member passes through the second end of the connecting rod and to a rotating shaft and it directly runs or oscillates the reciprocating shaft back and forth, to open or close the port via its projection. The seated port closes and blocks oil flow from cylinder space, thereby giving momentary rigidity to the tension sensing roller. The port closes and exerts entire force on trapped oil, and the spring elasticity rendered inactive in the system, and the beat-up force is transmitted effectively on the fell-of-the-cloth. Opening of the port allows flow of oil to and from the space and to the reservoir for imparting flexibility to the tension sensing mechanism. In this case, the position of tension sensing roller is maintained steady and indicative of true tension value parameter during opening or closing of port for imparting rigidity or imparting flexibility in the system and sensor sends a steady signal at all times. The reciprocating shaft is directly driven with eccentric member by the connecting rod. The reciprocating shaft may also be driven with eccentric member by toggle link mechanism.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG 1 shows an exploded view of a system (100) for imparting momentary rigidity in tension sensing mechanism in the weaving machine in accordance with a mechanical embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows the system of FIG. 1 positioned on the left-hand side of the weaving machine;

FIG. 3 shows the system of FIG. 1 at beat up position or toggle link enabled condition; FIG. 4 shows the system of FIG. 1 at warp tension sensing mode or toggle link retracted condition;

FIG. 5 shows the system of FIG. 1 with overall system layout for both system (100) and (200) at warp tension sensing mode or away from front center;

FIG. 6 shows partial sectional view of the system of FIG. 1 at warp tension sensing mode;

FIG. 7 shows the system of FIG. 1 and layout for both of the system (100) and (200) at front center or the beat up position;

FIG. 8 shows partial sectional view of the anti-bumping system of FIG. 1 layout at beat up position;

FIG. 9 shows exploded view of system (200) in accordance with a hydraulic embodiment of present invention.

FIG. 10 shows sectional view of the hydraulically actuated system when the tension sensing roller is rendered flexible or elastic for tension sensing; and FIG. 11 shows sectional view the hydraulically actuated system when the tension sensing roller is rendered rigid for effective beat-up action.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Although specific terms are used in the following description for sake of clarity, these terms are intended to refer only to particular structure of the invention selected for illustration in the drawings and are not intended to define or limit the scope of the invention.

In general aspect, the present invention relates to a system for imparting momentary rigidity in tension sensing mechanism of weaving machines. The system eliminates bumping phenomenon in weaving machine, and to attain utilization of full potential of beat-up force exerted by the sley and reed drive mechanism on weaving machines. That is especially for weaving fabrics having heavy construction, and this is possible by imparting rigidity to the warp tension sensing system momentarily, but only just before and during the time of beat-up.

As discussed in the background section, the tension sensing roller, cannot be rigidly held as its primary function is to sense the tension built up in the warp sheet. As the fabric gets woven and the warp yarns are consumed, the position of the tension sensing roller, being elastically held, is changed on course and it then sends a mechanical / electrical / electronic signal to the beam unwinding mechanism, so that the warp yarns are released from the warp beam and warp tension is brought back within permissible limit or range, or else, the tension in the warp yarn keeps on building, as the fabric gets woven and warp yarns continue to be consumed lengthwise.

The tension sensing roller has a natural movement, wherein, the tension sensing roller moves inward, as the heald frames open or the shed opens, and it falls back or moves outward again, when the heald frames are closed, or when they are crossing at the centre of their lift. This is a result of tension variation in the warp when shed is open or shed is closed/ in crossing stage. It is understood here that the open shed position is when the warp threads sheets are in fully opened position. This position remains until the weft is inserted across the weaving machine. The shed crossing is a point in weaving machine cycle where warp threads sheets cross each other from upper position to lower position and vice-versa. The rocking motion of the tension roller is therefore continuous during every weaving machine cycle.

Thus, the present invention, with its hydraulic embodiment, reduces the power required to press the tension sensing roller back against the warp tension, instead the tension sensing roller is held back when it is at the pushed back position because pushing it back against the warp tension requires huge power.

The system of the present invention allows the tension sensing roller to be both rigid and flexible when needed, that is, to make the tension sensing roller rigid when beat-up force is acting, for yarn compaction near front centre (near reference zero degrees, when the sley is at its forwardmost position pushing or compacting the weft thread to the fell- of-the-cloth) of the weaving machine, and in rest of the weaving cycle, the tension sensing roller is allowed to become resilient, when the warp tension is to be monitored or when the beat-up force is not acting at the fell-of-the-cloth (rest of all the times other than near reference zero degrees).

The present invention is illustrated with reference to accompanying drawings, throughout which reference numbers indicate corresponding parts in various figures.

Referring to FIG. 1, a system for imparting momentary rigidity in a tension sensing mechanism of the weaving machine in accordance with an embodiment of system (100) of the present invention is shown. The system (100) includes a first bracket (1) that is the holding part of the system (100). The first bracket (1) is mounted on a weaving machine body (7) through its face (la). The bracket (1) has a first projection (lb) from the mounting face (la) for facilitating mounting of a toggle link mechanism (4,5) formed by assembly of a simple connecting link (4) and a compound link (5) having two projection arms (5a) and (5b). The simple connecting link (4) is connected to a reciprocating shaft (3) passing through the face (la). The toggle link mechanism (4,5) is connected to the reciprocating shaft (3) at its first end (3 a) of the reciprocating shaft (3). A second end (3b) of the reciprocating shaft (3) is provided with a cushion part (3c) made from shock resistant & resilient material to reduce impact noise. The reciprocating shaft (3) is secured in a sliding layout along its axis by means of a plurality of bearing bushes (2a) and (2b) secured in a cylindrical projection (1c) of the first bracket (1) configured on the opposite side of the mounting face (la) and passes through a spring (14) of the tension sensing mechanism.

The first end (3a) of the reciprocating shaft (3) receives the simple connecting link (4) secured by a first pin and circlip lock (4a). Other end of the simple connecting link (4) receives the compound link (5) at first projected arm end (5a) of the angled compound link (5), which is secured to the simple straight connecting link (4) by a second pin and lock (4b). The angled compound link (5) has two compound arm projections spaced at around 30 to 45 degrees from each other and around the axis of mounting bore or its pivot point (5c) secured on to the first bracket (1) by the first projection arm (lb) of compound link (5a) using a pivot pin (6) guided securely in the machine body (7) and locked by a circlip (6a) after passing through a bore (Id) on the first projection (lb) thereby forming pivot point for swing movement of the compound link (5) around the axis of the pivot pin (6). The second open end or projected arm (5b) of the compound link (5) receives a connecting rod (8) by its small end with a third pin and circlip locking at position (8a).

The connecting rod (8) comprises an arm integrally attached between the small end at axis position (8a) and the big end at position (8b). The big end (8b) of the connecting rod receives a needle bearing (9) fitting there through. The needle bearing (9) rotatably fits on to an eccentric member (10). The eccentric member (10) is securely mounted on a rotating shaft (11) of the weaving machine running at speed of weaving cycles of the machine. Running at speed of weaving cycle generally means that the rotating shaft

(11) running at speed of weaving cycles per unit time. Usually, the rotations of such shaft equal the weaving cycles of the machine or the number of picks inserted on the weaving machine per unit time. One oscillation of this eccentric is equal to one weaving cycle.

In accordance with an embodiment, the angled or the compound link (5) therefore gets a swing type oscillating motion from the eccentric member (10) and same is transferred in to the back-and-forth oscillating motion of the reciprocating shaft (3) along its axis, through the simple connecting link (4). The motion is arranged in such a manner that the first end (3a) of the reciprocating shaft (3) with the first pin and circlip lock arrangement (4a), the second pin and lock arrangement (4b) with the first end (5a) of the compound link (5) and a pivot point (5c) of the compound link (5) come in a straight line creating a toggle lock. This is when, the eccentric member (10) pushes the reciprocating shaft (3) to its innermost position, when the eccentric member (10) reaches its highest point while rotating along with the rotating shaft (11). On the other instance when the eccentric member (10) is at lowermost position, the reciprocating shaft (3) is pulled towards the first end (3 a).

In accordance with an embodiment, on the rear side of the weaving machine, a first bracket (1) has a second projection of cylindrical nature (1c) configured on the opposite side of the mounting face (la). The cylindrical second projection (1c) has a threaded portion (Id) on which a threaded lock nut (12) is fitted for locking a threaded spring holder part (13) in such a manner that the usable force of a spring (14) resting on a spring holder (13) can be altered by adjusting the spring holder (13) and the lock nut

(12). The spring holder (13) and the lock nut (12) are adjusted in conjunction between axially innermost or outermost positions along the threaded portion (Id) on the first bracket (1) of the system (100). The other end of the spring (14) is secured in a projection cap (15a) of a spring end cap part (15). The spring end cap part (15) has a blind bore (15b) that fits the spring end cap part (15) on to the second end (3b) of shaft (3) and spring end cap parts remains slidable back and forth along the axis of shaft (3). The connection between the spring end cap part (15) and the second end (3b) of the reciprocating shaft (3) is maintained in such a manner that when the rotating shaft (11) moves to extreme pushed backward position, the cushion part (3 c) rests at the bottom of the blind bore (15b) creating a firm and rigid resting point for the spring end cap part

(15).

The second end (15c) of the spring end cap part (15) receives a direct connecting link

(16) with a fourth pin and circlip lock (15d). The spring end cap part (15) has a sensor projection (15e). The sensor projection engages the spring end cap part (15) with a warp tension sensor (21). The other end (16b) of the direct connecting link (16) receives a needle bearing (17) which fits on to an extended shaft (18a) of a tension sensing roller mounting bracket (18) having a pivot end (18b). The pivot end (18b) also receives a lower roller (19). The pivot end (18b) acts as a swinging point for the second bracket (18). An upper end (18c) of the second bracket (18) receives an upper roller (20) also sometimes called as whip roller or tension sensing roller. The configuration of the bracket (18) works in a manner that the lower roller (19) remains rotatably fixed at its axis and the upper roller (20) swings in and out around the axis of the lower roller (19) when the tension in warp varies as weaving progresses. The upper roller (20) acts as a tension sensing roller i. e a roller or bar above the warp beam and behind the reed over which the warp threads pass in the process of weaving. It is also sometimes called as back rest or warp tension sensing roller or whip roller.

The relative position of the spring end cap part (15) is sensed by the warp tension sensor (21) via the engagement with the sensor projection (15e). For enabling this sensing, the sensor (21) includes a sensor shaft (21a) having a projected tip provided with a slot or grooved locker (21b) which locks itself with the sensor projection (15e) of the spring end cap (15) enabling its position to be transduced in to warp tension. In this embodiment of the invention, farther the sensor (21) is pulled outwards, less is the tension. And when the sensor (21) is pushed inwards, the tension in the warp sheet is more. This equally is applicable to the tension sensing roller (20) as well, that is, the more it is pushed towards the sensor, the tension in the warp sheet is more and vice- versa.

Referring to FIG. 2, the system (100) used on the left-hand side of the weaving machine, with a left-hand-sided version of the first bracket (1) is shown. The nature of the weaving machine is of longitudinal nature across the weaving width and one mechanism cannot be used for the entire length due to torsional and buckling deflection limitations. Accordingly, there is similar mechanism on both sides of the weaving machine that is on the left-hand-side and on the right-hand-side versions in identical or symmetrical or mirrored LH and RH versions.

FIG. 2 shows the only significant components of the system (100) in assembled and working condition at a front centre of the machine or at beat-up point. The rotating shaft (11) that runs at weaving cycles speed also rotates the eccentric member (10) along with it, so as to impart an oscillating motion to the connecting rod (8). This motion in turn gets transferred to the toggle link mechanism formed by the simple connecting link (4) and the compound link (5), in such a manner that at the front centre, the simple connecting link (4) and compound links (5) reach toggled stage thereby pushing the reciprocating shaft (3) to the innermost pushed position to create a firm rest for the spring end cap (15), rendering the flexibility of the spring (14) inactive for the tension sensing roller. As the tension sensing roller (20) gets firm and rigid resting on the pin (6), as it also holds the tension sensing roller (20) in a rigidly held position. As the Second bracket (18) is pivoted firmly at the point end (18b) and full force of beat up is imparted on the fell-of-the-cloth, resulting in effective compaction of the weft threads. It is to be noted here that fell-of-the-cloth is a point on a loom or weaving machine, where yams become woven in to cloth or the point of the last pick beaten up into the cloth or a point in fabric from where the warp shed opens in weaving.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the function of the sensor (21) is shown only symbolically. However, the preferred embodiment of the sensor (21) is of linear position transducer type, wherein, the average of minimum and maximum values is used to trigger the let off mechanism for unwinding drive for the warp beam, or alternatively, even the maximum value is always used to trigger the warp let off mechanism. The let off mechanism is a mechanism to unwind the warp beam or warp yarn spool of a weaving machine, it is mainly intended to maintain the warp yarn tension within preset upper and lower limits of desired warp yarn tension. It is to be noted here that if the tension roller (20) is only held by a flexible spring, as is the case with all prior art weaving machines, the force of beat up does not get imparted 100% to the fell-of- the-cloth. The flexible tension sensing roller gives way or relief on back end by resting on the flexible spring. For any force to be effective upon the subject, the subject must have at least an equal and opposite force base or a firm base for the subject to rest upon.

Referring to FIG. 3, the system of the present invention with a toggle link enabled mode is shown. In this mode, the tension sensing roller (20) is rendered rigid to enable the beat-up mechanism of the weaving machine to exert its full force on to the fell-of-the- cloth as the tension sensor roller (20) is held rigidly. The eccentric member (10) takes the connecting rod (8) to its raised condition. The angled compound link (5) pivoted on firmly supported pin (6) is in projected arm end (5b) raised condition and projection arm end (5a) in a pushed back condition. The first connecting link (4) thus retains the reciprocating shaft (3) in a pushed back condition.

In accordance with the present invention, the toggle action means, the pins or axs of the reciprocating shaft first end (3a), both the first and second pin and lock (4a) and (4b) of the simple connecting link (4), the end (5a) of the compound link (5) and pivoted end (5c) along with the pivot pin (6), all of these, lie in one plane or all of them are in a co- planar layout or orientation. In this position, the axial force on the reciprocating shaft (3) or the pressure of the warp tension exerted on the tension sensing roller (20) is transferred directly on to the firmly mounted pivot pin (6), by means of a link (16) and the spring end cap (15). Here, the reciprocating shaft (3) is pushed back till the blind bore (15b), and the blind bore (15b) firmly rests on the cushion part (3c) mounted on the second end (3b) of the reciprocating shaft (3). The force is then transferred to the simple connecting link (4), and then to the projection arm (5a) of the compound link (5), and finally on to the pivot pin (6), thereby, creating a rigid connection with toggle layout which is in toggled condition, that means it is non deflecting. In other words, the first and second pin and lock (4a), (4b) and the fixed pivot pin (6) are in such a layout that their axes are coplanar, or they are arranged along a straight line, hence the connection becomes rigid and warp tension is applied or transferred directly on the fixed pivot pin (6). In this position, the tension sensing roller (20) no longer rests on the spring (14), instead, it is held back firmly and rigidly by reciprocating shaft (3), as it is required for firm and powerful beat up. It is to be understood here, that, when the toggle links (4, 5) are folded, it is the toggle condition disabled mode, whereas, when the toggle links are in a position with their axes along a straight line or when the axes are coplaner, it is in toggle condition enabled mode.

As soon as the beat-up takes place, the toggle link condition is disabled back to a flexible tension sensor roller condition for sensing the warp tension as explained in further description of FIG. 4. The eccentric member (10) is so timed with the weaving machine cycle, that the toggle link mechanism remains activated in toggled mode, just before and during the beat-up, and then it begins to get to toggle disabled mode as soon as the beat up has taken place, or when the weaving machine is past the reference zero degrees position.

Referring to FIG. 4, the system of the present invention with a toggle link disabled mode is shown. In this mode, the tension sensing roller (20) is rendered flexible to enable the tension sensor roller (20) effectively resting on the spring (14) and position of the spring end cap (15) which reflects the prevailing warp tension, is sensed by the sensor (21) and the signal is transmitted to the warp let off (not shown) on whether to let the warp beam lose or not.

The eccentric member (10) takes the connecting rod (8) to its lowest or lowered condition or position. The compound link (5) is pivoted on the fixed supported pin (6), with the projection arm end (5b) in a lowered condition, and the projection arm end (5a) in a pulled to front condition. The simple connecting link (4) retains the reciprocating shaft (3) in a pulled to front condition. The toggle links are folded, as the compound connecting link (5) is also pulled to the front. In this condition, the blind bore (15b) of the spring end cap (15) no longer rests firmly on to the reciprocating shaft end (3b) via cushion part (3c). Instead, the spring end cap flange (15a) rests on the spring (14). In this position, the tension in the warp is equal to or in some cases proportional to the decompression force of the spring (14). The position of the spring end cap (15) is thus determined by the balance of forces, between the warp tension and the spring decompression force, therefore, sensing the position of the spring end cap (15) is a measure of warp tension which is then transduced to electrical signal by the sensor (21).

This tension sensing layout or position is maintained until next toggle action cycle or toggle enabling begins just before the beat up or the front centre of the weaving machine by virtue of timing or the angular positioning of the eccentric member (10) around the axis of the weaving machine’s rotating shaft (11).

Referring to FIG. 5, a layout of the weaving machine at back centre of the weaving machine cycle which is at the tension sensing mode of the system (100, 200) of the present invention is shown. The back centre is the position in the weaving machine cycle when the sley is at its backward-most position, this is according to conventional weaving or crank driven sley, here this is usually 180 degrees away from the front center. In modem day weaving, less than half of the cycle is used for beat-up cycle and more time or more degrees of rotation of the weaving machine are allowed for weft insertion cycle, therefore the back center in this case is not necessarily or essentially the 180 degrees position, it may be other than 180 degrees also, but the back center position does technically resemble, that the sley reaches at backward position in the modern machines, hence the description.

It is understood here that a warp beam (22) is driven positively by a let off mechanism. Likewise, a sley (23) (an oscillating part of the weaving machine which firmly holds the weaving reed and it is driven by either the Crank & connecting rod or Cam & follower or similar types of mechanisms), a fabric holding temple (24), an expander pipe (25), an emery roller or a take up roller (26), a pressure roller (27) and a cloth roller (28) work in their usual working pattern.

In accordance with the present invention, in the layout of the weaving machine, where the warp threads are wound on the warp beam (22) and are drawn on the weaving machine over the bottom roller (19), then on to the tension sensing roller (20), then through the heald frames (not shown) for opening the shed. The threads then pass through the sley and reed beat up mechanism (23). It is known that the reed is a comb like part, affixed on the sley, the warp threads are drawn through the reed dents or spacing between comb like formation of reed wires and it is used to push the inserted weft threads or yarns up to the fell-of-the-cloth. Here, the fabric is formed as the weft threads are beaten up to the fell-of-the-cloth (24a), which is just outside the fabric holding temple (24). In next step, the formed or woven fabric passes over the fabric expander (25), which diverts the path towards the emery or take up roller (26). At this stage, the pressure roller (27) presses over the emery roller (26) with the formed cloth in between and forms a grip which does not allow the fabric to slip back after it is taken forward and finally, the fabric so formed is wound on to a fabric roller (28). In accordance with the present invention, in this layout that the spring (14) on which the tension sensing roller (20) rests, and that is the only flexible element in this entire set-up and it is required to be flexible otherwise it becomes difficult to sense the tension build up in the warp sheet as the fabric is woven and taken up. This flexibility is useful for the sensing purpose however, on the other hand, this flexibility is a hurdle in passing on the entire force of beat-up on to the fell-of-the-cloth. For that, the warp threads and therefore, the tension sensing roller is needed to be firm and rigid in order to provide a firm base as a reaction balancer for the beat-up force.

Referring to FIG. 6, a sectional view of the system in shaft retracted position or the tension sensing position is shown. When axes of plurality of connect points (3a)-(4a), (4b)-(5a) and a pivot point (5c) are not in straight line and the reciprocating shaft (3) is in pulled forward position opening a space (29) between the reciprocating shaft end (3b) and the bottom of the blind bore (15b). The reciprocating shaft end (3b) is equipped with cushioning pad (3C). At this stage, the space (29) allows the tension sensing roller (20) to take rest upon the spring (14) and allow the position of the spring end cap (15) to be sensed via the third projection (15e), coupled with the sensor (21), through the rod end (21b). This configuration enables the sensing of warp tension when the beat-up is not being done. The position of the spring end cap (15) is a measure of warp tension, which is then transduced into the electrical signal sensor (21) for further action triggering signal to let off mechanism.

Referring to FIG. 7, a general layout of the weaving machine at a front centre of the weaving machine cycle is shown for system (100, 200) of the present invention. The warp threads are wound on the warp beam (22) and are drawn on the weaving machine over the bottom roller (19) then on to the tension sensing roller (20), then on through the heald frames for opening the shed. The threads then pass through the sley and reed beat up mechanism (23), the fabric is formed as the weft threads are beaten up to the fell-of-the-cloth (24a), which is just outside the temple (24). Then the woven fabric passes over the fabric expander (25), which diverts the path towards the emery roller or take up roller (26), the pressure roller (27) presses over the emery roller (26) with the woven fabric in between, and forms a grip which does not allow the fabric to slip back after it is taken forward and finally the fabric so formed is wound on to a fabric roller (28).

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, for effective beat-up force passing on, or transmission of the beat-up force firmly and directly on to the fell-of-the- cloth, the warp threads and therefore the tension sensing roller (20) is needed to be firm and rigid in order to provide a firm base as a opposite direction reaction balancer force for the beat-up force. Therefore, the system is so timed, such that, the toggle links, that is, a linkage formed by the simple connecting link (4) and the compound link (5) gets activated to its toggle mode, by making a rigid connection of tension sensing roller (20) on to the firmly mounted pivot pin (6), by bringing the concerned connect points (3 a)- (4a), (4b)-(5a) of the simple connecting link (4) and compound link (5) and the pivot point (5c) in a straight line or in one plane by virtue of the connecting rod (8) moving to a raised position of the eccentric member (10). The connect points (3a)-(4a), (4b)- (5a) of the simple connecting link (4) and the compound link (5) and the pivot point (5c) are aligned in a straight line, that also means in other words that, the axes of all the connect pins at points (4a), (4b) and the pivot pin (6) are co-planer or in one plane.

Referring to FIG. 8, a sectional view of the system in shaft pushed back position or the beat-up position is shown. The connected points (3a)-(4a), (4b)-(5a) of the simple connecting link (4) and compound link (5) and the pivot point (5c) are all in a straight line, that also means in other words that the axes of all the connect pins at points (4a), (4b) and the pivot pin (6) are co-planer or in one plane, that is, the toggle link is in enabled position. Here, the reciprocating shaft (3) is in extreme pushed backward position that closes the space (29) between the blind bore (15b) and the reciprocating shaft end (3b). The reciprocating shaft end (3b) is equipped with cushioning pad (3C). The closure of the space (29) allows the tension sensing roller (20) to take effective rigid resting upon the pivot pin (6) through straight line layout of the links and imparts a momentary firm resting for the tension sensing roller (20) as well as warp threads upon it and a firm grip and reference reaction force is attained against the force of beat- up. Therefore, the entire beat-up force is exerted on the fell-of-the-cloth near the temple (24). The weft threads therefore get firmly compacted on to the fell-of-the-cloth. This is very essential in attaining a higher and better cover factor in fabrics.

Referring to FIG. 9, a hydraulic anti-bumping mechanism system (200) of the present invention is shown in exploded view. The major difference between the two systems (100) and (200) is that, the shaft projection (lOlf) of the modified main bracket (101) is an integral and non-moving part of the bracket (101) here in system (200), and it has an additional oil reservoir ((101 i) and related oil passages and ports built in to its body as well as shaft projection (lOlf) along with at least one piston seal (lOlh). The long axially reciprocating shaft (3) of the earlier system (100) is significantly shortened here and carries nomenclature (103). The second end (103b) of the modified reciprocating shaft (3) is much like the same as earlier system (100) but the second end (103b) carries a projection (103c) at its tip and at least one piston seal (103d). The spring end cap part (15) of the earlier system (100) is significantly elongated to form a blind hydraulic cylinder at place (115b) in this system (200) and entire part now carries nomenclature (115). There is no need for isolation of forces as bracket (101) itself holds all the forces within itself by virtue of hydraulic system built inside of it, hence toggle link mechanism is not needed in this embodiment of the present invention, instead an elongated much simpler version of connecting rod (108) and same eccentric as that of the system (100) is used.

Referring FIG. 10 (FIG. 5 to be also referred for better understanding), in accordance with this embodiment, the main bracket (101) includes an integral, fixed and nonmoving shaft projection (lOlf) on the back side (or the tension roller side) with a hydraulic passage (101g) at the core or centre of the shaft like projection (lOlf) and at least one piston seal (lOlh). The hydraulic passage (101g) opens in a bore (lOld) configured in the bracket (101). A reservoir (lOli) for holding and conducting or connecting the hydraulic oil to the bore (10 Id), through a vertical oil passage (1 Olj) which runs between the reservoir (lOli) and the seated port (101k) along with cylindrical bore (lOld). The oil flow or connections between the passages are intended to be closed or opened at the port (101k) by the modified reciprocating shaft (103), which is driven directly without any toggle link, by the eccentric member or cam (10), which is mounted on same rotating shaft (11) of earlier system (100) via a modified connecting rod (108) being extended in length to suit proper closure of the port (101k), when it is pushed back to extreme or when the eccentric member (10) is at its raised position or condition.

In accordance with this embodiment, the spring end cap part (115) has an extended length of blind bore (115b) to form a hydraulic cylinder by receiving the shaft projection (101 f). An oil holding place (115s) is functionally formed in such a way, that the shaft projection (101 f) becomes a piston for the hydraulic cylinder; and the blind bore (115b) of end cap part (115) becomes a hydraulic cylinder itself, as the shaft projection (101 f) has at least one hydraulic seal (101 h), serving the oil sealing purpose becomes the piston of the said hydraulic cylinder configuration.

The modified reciprocating shaft (103) significantly reduced in length when compared to the shaft (3) of the earlier mechanical embodiment system (100), and it has configuration of an oil passage port closing projection (103c), at the second end (103b) thereof and at least one piston seal (103d) with the other end or the first end (103a) connected to the connecting rod (108). The eccentric at its raised position or pushed back position, together extension in length of the connecting rod (108), is so configured that, it closes the port (101k) by engaging projection tip (103c) of the shaft (103). It is to be noted here, that a very small force is needed for closing and opening the hydraulic passage. Therefore, the same eccentric cam member (10) of the system (100) drives the shaft (103) directly via the connecting rod (108) here, in this system (200). the shaft (103) is directly driven with eccentric member (10) by the connecting rod (8). The shaft (103) can also be driven with eccentric member (10) by the toggle link mechanism.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for weaving a fabric that comprising the steps as follows: in first step, a weft thread is inserted across a plurality of warp threads fixed on the weaving machine. In the next step, the weft threads are beat up to the fell-of-the-cloth. At the time of beat-up, a momentary rigidity is imparted to the tension sensing mechanism, and that is for transmitting full force of beat-up on to the fell-of-the-cloth without any elastic or spring resting in between. The presence of elastic resting or spring resting in the tension sensing mechanism being a hurdle in generating the equal and opposite reaction force to the beat-up force. With the momentary rigidity given to the tension sensing mechanism at beat-up, this system achieves effecting compacting of weft threads into cloth or fabric and this has been a limitation of all weaving machine known till date.

In operation, when tension sensing mode is on, the seated port (101k) is opened as the shaft (103) and connecting rod (108) are in pulled forward position. At this stage, the oil in the cylinder space (115s) passes from the port (101g) to the seated port (101k) to the space (lOld) and vertically through an oil passage (lOlj) and to the oil reservoir (lOli), and vice versa. When the warp threads push the cylinder (115) slidably on the piston ( 101 f) (during the events of opening and closing or crossing of the heald frames, as an inherent part of weaving process), the spring (14) and oil in the space (115s) are compressed and hydraulic oil from flows to back to the reservoir (101 i).

When the let off system of the weaving machine lets the warp loose, (during the events of opening and closing or crossing of the heald frames, as an inherent part of weaving process) the spring (14) exerts decompression pressure to move modified spring end cap part (115) backwards. The oil in the space (115s) gets decompressed and with vacuum or suction effect, the oil from the reservoir (101 i) flows to the space (115s) via a passage (101g). Therefore, the position of the cylinder (115) changes as per tension value of the warp threads. The sensor (21) picks up that value of warp tension from relative position of the sensor shaft (21a) for the machine control to process this value for triggering the start of the let off as well as stopping the let off mechanism when enough length of warp is let loose or un- wound to bring the warp tension to in between the permissible upper and lower limits.

Referring to FIG. 11, (FIG. 7 to be referred for better understanding) the weaving machine is at the beat-up point or zero reference degrees, for understanding figure FIG. 7 depicting the machine layout, common for system (100) or (200), at the time of front centre of the machine or beat up position or rigid resting mode should also be referred. Here the connecting rod (108) and the shaft (103) are in a pushed back position. The projection (103c) engages into the seated port (101k) thereby blocking passage of oil through it. The oil in a space (115s) has no escape route as the exit point for oil at the port (101k) is sealed and any forward force on warp from resulting from beat-up action is exerted on end cap (115) is straightway transferred to oil in closed space (115s). As the oil cannot move out of the space (115s), the spring end cap (115) gets a rigid resting upon the oil in the space (115s) and the spring (14) is therefore rendered ineffective and there is elastic member, the purpose of the system is thus served by providing a rigid resting to the back rest or tension sensing rollers.

The major advantage of this embodiment is that the position of the spring end cap part (115) remains steady only till the oil passage is closed. The position of the spring end cap part (115) is opened in the event of imparting rigidity or stiffness to the back rest roller and unnecessary back and forth movements are completely eliminated. It is to be noted an additional significant advantage of the system (200) here that, closing and opening of the oil passage port (101k) as per need of the system (200) does not alter the position of spring end cap (115), and because the spring end cap part remains steady irrespectively, during rigid resting and flexible spring resting, the necessity of averaging out position transducer signals from the sensors is totally eliminated and the electronics control algorithm becomes very simple in this system (200). The load on eccentric member (10) whichotherwise would have been exerted, is eliminated as an advantage of this hydraulic system embodiment (200),.

As soon as the beat-up action is over, the eccentric member (10) is so timed that the shaft (103) is again pulled forward and the seated port (101k) is opened allowing the passage of oil to resume and the tension sensing function is therefore resumed after the beat-up action. It is important to note here in this hydraulic system (200), that the position of the tension sensing roller is never altered by the (200) for the sake of rigidity, everything happens at the natural position of the tension sensing roller defined by warp thread tension.

In accordance with the present invention, it is understood here that the spring (14) and the sensor (21) can be replaced by an electronic load cell. The alternative embodiments with load cell to eliminate the use of the sensor (21), as the load cell itself sends the warp tension signal to the weaving machine control and acts as a spring as well. This load cell, or any other loadcell for that matter, is in simple words, a combination of the spring or elastic element as well as the sensor element in one component, and that serves the same purpose of spring (14) and sensor (21) together, this too, can be used without altering the anti-bumping performance in this system, where all other elements described above remain the same in any of the embodiments. In alternative embodiments, the tension roller (20) is rendered rigid at the front centre by blocking of the oil passage, by an electro-magnetically actuated hydraulic valve. Same is also achieved by a sliding orifice valve of mechanical nature, driven from the rotating shaft (11) and eccentric cam (10) via a connecting rod (8).

The system of the present invention eliminates bumping on the weaving machines having single or two warp beams or on the weaving machines having upper beam setup. The anti-bumping system (100, 200) of the present invention also eliminates bumping on the weaving machines having crank beat-up mechanism, cam beat-up mechanism, and both these types alternatively having multiple link mechanisms. The anti-bumping system (100, 200) of the present invention also eliminates bumping on weaving machines having electronic load cell instead of spring and position sensors as an alternative embodiment. The system of the present invention eliminates bumping on the weaving machines having spring and sensors type warp tension sensing and control mechanism having any one or in combination of coil springs, flat springs, or any of these made from steel or composite materials and those of fluid or gas springs and any combination of all of above as an alternative embodiment.

Fundamentally, whenever there is a spring resting or flexible resting, the beat-up force exerted by the reed on the warp threads at the fell-of-the-cloth, cannot translate fully in to an equal and opposite reaction force build up, required to get the effective compaction of warp threads at the fell-of-the-cloth. This invention aims at overcoming this basic limitation arising from the famous Newton’s third law. Effective compaction can only occur when these action and reaction force balance each other exactly at the fell-of-the- cloth, and the same is achieved by present invention in the systems (100,200).

The invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments thereof. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents. The embodiments of the invention shown and discussed herein are merely illustrative of modes of application of the present invention. Reference to details in this discussion is not intended to limit the scope of the claims to these details, or to the figures used to illustrate the invention.

It is understood that various omission and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the scope of the present invention.

ELEMENTS LIST

(1) First bracket of a system

(la) Face by which it gets mounted on the weaving machine body

(lb) First projection on the bracket (1) for facilitating mounting of the linkage

(1 c) Second cylindrical portion of bracket (1 )

(Id) Bore on projection (lb)

(ld) Threaded portion on cylindrical portion (1c)

(le) Third projection

(2a)(2b) Bearing bushes for sliding layout for shaft (3)

(2c) Fastener for securing bearing bush to bracket (1)

(3) Reciprocating shaft

(3a) First end of the reciprocating shaft (3)

(3b) Second end of the reciprocating shaft (3)

(3 c) Cushion part made from shock resistant material to reduce impact noise

(4) Simple connecting link of the toggle mechanism

(4a) First pin and circlip lock

(4b) Second pin and lock

(5) Compound link of toggle mechanism

(5a) Another arm of compound link (5) receives the simple connecting link

(5c) Pivot point of link (5)

(5b) Projected arm of link (5) for receiving a connecting rod (8)

(6) Pivot pin guided securely in machine body (7) and projection (lb)

(6a) Circlip lock

(7) Weaving machine body

(8) Connecting rod

(8a) Third pin and circlip locking (8b) Big end of the same connecting rod (8)

(9) Needle bearing

(10) Eccentric member

(11) Rotating shaft for mounting the eccentric (10)

(12) Threaded lock which is fitted on threaded portion (Id)

(13) Threaded spring holder part which is also fitted on threaded portion (Id)

(14) Spring

(14a) First end of spring (14)

(14b) Second end of spring (14)

(15) Spring end cap part

(15a) Projection cap of spring end cap part (15)

(15b) Blind bore on part (15)

(15c) Second end of this spring end cap part (15)

(15 d) Pin and circlip lock

(15e) Sensor projection for engagement with the warp tension sensor (21)

(16) Direct connecting link for bracket (18)

(16a) First end of link (16) fitting in the second end (15c)

(16b) Other end of connecting link (16) fitting bracket (18)

(17) Needle bearing

(18) Second bracket (tension sensing roller mounting)

(18a) Extended shaft of the tension sensing roller mounting bracket (18)

(18b) Pivot end of bracket (18) fitted on machine body

(18c) Upper end of bracket (18) for fitting roller (20)

(19) Lower roller or bottom roller

(20) Upper roller or tension sensing roller

(21) Warp tension sensor

(21a) Shaft of the sensor (21)

(21b) Arrangement which locks itself with the projection (15e)

(22) Warp beam (23) Sley and reed arrangement for beat-up

(24) Fabric holding Temple

(24a) Fell-of-the-cloth

(25) Expander pipe

(26) Emery roller or take up roller

(27) Pressure roller

(28) Cloth roller

(100) Mechanical embodiment of the anti-bumping system

(101) Modified version of bracket 1

(101a) Face by which it is mounted on the machine frame

( 101 e) Threaded portion

( 101 f) Extended shaft proj ection

(101g) Oil passage at the core or centre of the extended shaft 101 f

(lOlh) hydraulic piston seals

(lOli) Oil reservoir

(101k) Seated port intended to be opened or closed for oil passage freedom or restriction

(103) Modified version of reciprocating shaft (3)

(103a) First end of modified reciprocating shaft (103)

(103b) Second end of the modified reciprocating shaft (103)

(103 c) Extended pin on second end (103 b) of the modified reciprocating shaft

(103) for closing the oil port (101k)

(103 d) Hydraulic piston seals

(108) Modified or extended version of connecting rod (8)

(115) Modified or extended version of spring end cap part (15)

(115b) Blind Hydraulic Cylinder formation

(115s) Space inside blind hydraulic cylinder where oil is trapped upon sealing the port (101k)

(200) Hydraulic Embodiment of the anti-bumping system

Claims

Claim :

1. A method for weaving a fabric on a weaving machine having tension sensing mechanism for warp thread, said method comprising the steps of: inserting a weft thread across a plurality of warp threads fixed on the weaving machine; and imparting momentary rigidity to the tension sensing mechanism of the warp threads while beating the weft thread up to the fell-of-the-cloth for transmitting full force of beat-up on to the fell-of-the-cloth.

2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the step of imparting momentary rigidity to the tension sensing mechanism includes deactivating a spring of the tension sensing mechanism.

3. A system (100) for imparting momentary rigidity in tension sensing mechanism of weaving machines, the system comprising: a first bracket (1) having a cylindrical projection (Id) mounted on a weaving machine body (7); a reciprocating shaft (3) passing through the cylindrical projection (Id) of the first bracket (1) over slidable bearings (2a) and (2b) and a spring (14) of the tension sensing mechanism; a toggle link mechanism (4, 5) connected to the reciprocating shaft (3) at a first end (3 a) of the reciprocating shaft (3); a connecting rod (8) having a first end (8a) connected to the toggle link mechanism (4, 5) and a second end (8b) of the connecting rod (8) connected eccentrically by an eccentric member (10) to a rotating shaft (11) of the weaving machine running at a speed of weaving cycles of the machine; and a spring end cap (15) adapted at second end (3b) of the reciprocating shaft (3) over the spring (14) of the tension sensing mechanism of the weaving machine, said spring end cap (15) connected to tension sensing roller (20) of the weaving machine, said spring end cap (15) imparts momentary rigidity to the tension sensing mechanism by a direct connecting link (16) connected to the spring end cap (15) while beating the weft threads up to the fell-of-the-cloth for transmitting full force of beat-up directly on to the fell-of-the-cloth on activation the toggle mechanism (4, 5) at the time of beat-up and deactivating the toggle mechanism (4, 5) as soon as beat-up is over for rendering the tension sensing mechanism flexible again.

4. The system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the toggle link mechanism (4, 5) is connected to a reciprocating shaft (3) at first end of the reciprocating shaft (3); a spring end cap part (15) having a blind bore (15b) configured thereon slidably floats on a second end (3b) of the reciprocating shaft (3); an axially aligned spring (14) mounted on the reciprocating shaft (3) held on first end of the spring, the second end of the spring (14) is similarly held by the spring end cap part (15) by its flange like projection (15a); and at least one sensor (21) engages with a sensor projection (15e) of the spring end cap part (15).

5. The system as claimed in claims 3 or 4, wherein the toggle link mechanism comprises: a first connecting link (4) connected to the reciprocating shaft (3) at one end (4a) of the first connecting link (4); and a second compound connecting link (5) having two projection arms (5a) and (5b) is attached at the other end (4b) of the first connecting link (4) by its first projection arm (5a), the second projection arm (5b) of the second link (5) is connected to the connecting rod (8) at position (8a).

6. The system as claimed in claim 4 or 5, wherein the reciprocating shaft (3) includes an axially aligned spring (14) mounted thereon by a threaded front spring holder part (13) and a threaded lock nut (12) affixed on to the cylindrical projection (1c) having threaded portion (Id) of bracket (1) for pre-tension adjustment of the spring (14).

7. The system as claimed in claim 4-6, wherein at the time of beat-up or zero reference degrees of weaving machine or the front centre of the weaving machine cycle, the reciprocating shaft (3) equipped with a cushioning pad (3c), and the space (29) between cushioning pad (3c) and the base of blind bore (15b) gets closed as the reciprocating shaft (3) is in extreme pushed backward position, the tension sensing roller (20) through the spring end cap part (15) and direct connecting link (16) rests rigidly upon a pivot pin (6) as toggle links (4) and (5) are straightened thereby imparting a momentary firm resting for the tension sensing roller (20) and the warp threads, enabling an equal and opposite reaction force against the beat-up force as tension sensing roller is no longer resting on elastic spring.

8. The system as claimed in claims 4-7, wherein the axes of pins at a first pin and circlip lock (4a) and a second pin and circlip lock (4b) of the toggle mechanism and the axis of pivot pin (6) become co-planer at zero reference degrees of weaving machine or at the point of beat-up and pin (6) bears entire beat up force, at this position the projected arm end (5b) of the angled compound link (5), the connecting rod (8) and the eccentric member (10) as well as the rotating shaft (11) are rendered free from the effects of beat- up force, as the beat-up force is isolated from these and gets directly transferred on to the pivot pin (6) and effectively in to the machine frame (7) through the rigid connection layout of toggle links.

9. The system as claimed in claims 4-7, wherein the bracket (1) has a threaded portion (Id) having a threaded lock nut (12) fitted thereon to lock the position of a threaded spring holder part (13) in such a manner that the usable force of the spring (14) resting on spring holder (13) is altered by adjusting the spring holder (13) and the lock nut (12) along the axis of threaded portion (Id).

10. The system as claimed in claims 4-9, wherein the direct connecting link (16) receives a needle bearing (17) at second end (16b) thereof, the needle bearing (17) fits rotatably on to an extended shaft (18a) of the tension sensing roller mounting bracket (18) having a pivot end (18b), the pivot end (18b) receives a lower roller (19), the tension sensing roller mounting bracket (18) receives upper roller (20) at an upper end (18c) thereof.

11. A system for imparting momentary rigidity in tension sensing mechanism of weaving machines the system (200) comprises: a bracket (101) mounted rigidly on a weaving machine body (7); a reciprocating shaft (103) having at least one hydraulic piston seal (103 d) configured at second end (103b), with the reciprocating shaft (103) is passing through the bracket (101) and through the cylindrical bore (101 d) enabling a hydraulic seal by sliding inside a bore (101 d); a connecting rod (108) connected to the reciprocating shaft (103) at first end (103a) of the reciprocating shaft (103); a blind bore (115b) of the spring end cap part (115) slidably positioned on to a second shaft extension end (lOlf) of the bracket (101), the shaft projection (10 If) is configured with at least one hydraulic piston seal at position (1 Olh) intended to fit inside blind bore (115b) of the spring end cap part (115) creating a hydraulic seal while sliding in the blind bore (115d); a seated port (101k) opens inside the cylindrical bore (10 Id) is configured to receive or discharge oil through port (101g) configured through the shaft projection (lOlf) at the first end thereof; a reservoir (101 i) attached to the bracket (101) in front of the port (101k) via an oil passage (1 Olj); and an eccentric member (10) passing through the second end (8b) of the connecting rod (8) and to a rotating shaft (11) and it directly runs or oscillates the reciprocating shaft (103) in a back and forth manner to open or close the port via the projection (103c), the seated port (101k) is closed by engaging the projection (103c) configured at the second end (103b) of shaft (103) and that blocks residual oil inside cylinder space (115s), the oil is thus restricted from moving out or getting in to the space (115s), thereby giving momentary rigidity to the system up to the tension sensing roller (20).

12. The system as claimed in claim 11, wherein the port (101k) closes and exerts entire force on trapped oil, and the spring elasticity renders inactive in the system, and the beat-up force is transmitted effectively on the fell-of-the-cloth.

13. The system as claimed in claim 11 or 12, wherein opening the port (101k) allows flow of oil, to and from the space (115s), to the reservoir (lOli) for imparting flexibility to the tension sensing mechanism.

14. The system as claimed in claim 13-15, wherein the position of tension sensing roller is maintained steady and indicative of true tension value parameter during opening or closing of port (101k) for imparting rigidity or imparting flexibility in the system (200) and sensor (21) sends a steady signal at all times.

15. The system as claimed in claim 11 to 14, wherein the shaft (103) is directly driven with eccentric member (10) by the connecting rod (8).

16. The system as claimed in claim 11 to 14, wherein shaft (103) is driven with eccentric member (10) by toggle link mechanism.