Tufting apparatus with dual yarn feed mechanism for producing patterned tufted goods
US6401639B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C15/34
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for feeding yam from a yam supply to a reciprocating needle of a multicolored patterned tufting apparatus comprising a dual yarn feeder for increased productivity of the tufting apparatus or increasing the number of different yams or both. The dual yam feeder includes two yam feeder components which are selectively and independently movable in and out of engagement with a driven roller.
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