Tufting needle assembly
US6886477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C15/20
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tufting needle assembly for use with a tufting machine is disclosed that comprises a first gauge block or needle bar having a first series of tufting needles disposed thereon. The respective tufting needles are spaced from one another along a first longitudinal axis extending in the lengthwise direction of the gauge block. The tufting needle assembly further comprises a second series of spaced tufting needles extending along a second longitudinal axis spaced parallel to the first longitudinal axis.
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