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Table 2 The knowledge mapping table of the ontology of the Dahua Lou loom

From: Development of a virtual interactive system for Dahua Lou loom based on knowledge ontology-driven technology

Knowledge ontology: weaving process

3D model elements

Virtual animation

Threading the reed

Warp Thread Model, Lu Ban’s Seked or Gauge Model, Partition Screen Model, Lever Frames Model

The warp thread goes through the heddle, the barrier, and the reed

Drawing in the warp

Flower Tower Model, Covering System Model, Pig Foot Model

The fiber is suspended and fixed between the top beam and the top cover

Weaving complex patterns

Fine Hemp or Flax Fibers Model, Bamboo Strip Support Model, Flower Stem Model

The flowers are connected into a circular shape

Opening for pattern design in the fabric

Warp Thread Model, Flower Stem Model, Fine Hemp or Flax Fibers Model, Pig Foot Model, Partition Screen Model, Foot Bamboo Strip Model

The foot pedal drives the barrier to move down

Opening for loom adjustment

Warp Thread Model, Lu Ban’s Seked or Gauge Model, Hanging Bamboo Strips for Netting Model, Parrot Support Model, Foot Bamboo Strip Model

Step on the foot bamboo to drive the reed upward

Throwing the shuttle

Shuttle Model, Warp Thread Model, Base Bar Model

Throw the shuttle along the groove into the opening of the warp thread

Making dobby patterns

Fur Tube Model for Holding Weft Yarn, Warp Thread Model, Fine Hemp or Flax Fibers Model, Partition Screen Model

Wrap the velvet tube around the opening

Drawing the pattern

Pattern Cutter Model, Warp Thread Model, Fine Hemp or Flax Fibers Model, Partition Screen Model

Pull out the pattern knife and weave in the gold thread

Making the width of the warp

Lever Frames Model, Loom Technician Model, Beating-up Bar Model

Pull the reed frame and tighten the weft thread

Making the thickness of the warp

Warp Thread Model, Di Hua Pattern Model

Drive the warp thread to wind the fabric

Taking up shaft of weft or cloth

Warp Thread Model, Head of the Loom’s Tensioning Device Model, Fabric Model

The winding axis turns to drive the fabric and warp thread onto the winding roller