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Dual shiftable needle bars for tufting machine

US4366761A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 2, 1980
Grant dateJan 4, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05D2207/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tufting machine having a pair of transversely shiftable needle bars and pattern-controlled discrete actuator means for independently shifting each of said needle bars in accordance with predetermined patterns.

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