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Modular gauge parts assembly for cut/loop tufting machines

US4241675A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1979
Grant dateDec 30, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 7, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05C15/22
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cut/loop tufting machine looper/clip assembly wherein a pair of body members respectively support a plurality of loopers or clips. The body members have complimentary reference surfaces for co-operative mating engagement of the members and for engagement of a flag on the clip resiliently with the nose of the looper as required for tufting cut pile and loop pile selectively. The body members are secured together to form a modular unit for installation in the tufting machine.

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