Variable or multi-gauge cut pile tufting with backing shifting
US11661694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C15/30
- 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, and gauge parts are adapted for high density stitching.
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