DE2642677

The invention relates to apparatus for charging weft thread carriers in wave-type shedding looms. The apparatus comprises a thread guide including a rod having an opening made in one end thereof for the passage of a thread, the other end being pivotally connected with a drive and said rod is mounted in a support disposed intermediate the ends of the rod and arranged so that during a charging operation the ends of the rod are driven through circular motions. The apparatus reduces the thread charging time and also reduces the thread breakage rate, owing to less mechanical action upon the thread.