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Variable or multi-gauge tufting with color placement and pattern scaling

US11505886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2019
Grant dateNov 22, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05D2205/08
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shiftable backing feed or shiftable needle assembly is utilized with a tufting machine having reciprocating needles and gauge parts for seizing or cutting yarns wherein yarn placement patterns can be utilized to tuft at different gauge densities while maintaining the same pattern sizes and appearance.

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