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Independent single end servo motor driven scroll-type pattern attachment for tufting machine

US6283053A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1999
Grant dateSep 4, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/23936
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a single end scroll-type yarn feed attachment for tufting machines characterized by independent servo-motor control of yarn feed rolls while eliminating tube banks typical of tufting machine feed attachments and produces new tufted carpet designs.

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