Multi height looper and backing shifter
US11686027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05D2207/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shiftable backing feed is utilized with a tufting machine having reciprocating needles and gauge parts for seizing yarns at a plurality of fixed heights, wherein fabric support apparatus reciprocates in synchronization with the cycles of the needle bar to support the backing during penetration of the backing fabric yet allow backing shifts between stitches.
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