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Toyoda (loom manufacturer) has introduced the latest electronic

technology in shedding. Figure 2.37 shows a schematic diagram of an
electronic shedding motion. Each of the heald shafts A is connected
via links B to cam C. Each cam is driven by a servo motor D and gears
E and F. The servo motors are connected to an E-shed controller, a
32-bit main CPU and a function panel, as shown in the diagram.

In the function panel, the timing for shedding, dwell and shedding
pattern are set according to the weaving design. The heald shafts are
moved up and down, according to the settings, positively, precisely
and smoothly by the servo-motors.




 

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The E-shed combines the optimum cross-timing and dwell angle

for each shedding curve. This makes it easy to weave various
kinds of fabrics such as high-density fabrics, traditionally woven
by cam shedding; or complex fabrics with a dooby and even
fabrics difficult to weave with conventional shedding motions
because of loose warp yarn or incomplete shedding.
 A - Heald shaft D - Serve-motor
B - Links E & F - Gears
C - Cam

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2.  !  Unlike existing shedding devices, the E-

shed allows separate upper and lower dwell angles to be set,
which improves beating-up performance and fabric quality.
Meanwhile, combined variations in cross-timing prevent warp
entanglement and minimise problems caused by warp yarn. And
since the shedding and beating-up motions are not
synchronized, there are fewer stop marks during star-up.
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Freely controllable warp leads to increased warp shedding ability

and minimal mispicks in weft insertion. This obviously means
greater efficiency.

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Settings can be changed by a touch of the function panel. This

makes it much quicker and easier to be flexible when
 manufacturing many different kinds of textile articles in small
quantities.

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The E-shed is not affected by any difference between the

numbers of upper and lower heald frames unlike in dobby
shedding, which enables wider range of patterns to be woven
with great ease.