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Gate assembly for tufting machine

US7007617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 17, 2004
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2024

Classification

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

Abstract

A tufting machine includes a hook apparatus, which has gates and hooks. The hook apparatus has connectors that are coupled to the gates and actuators. The actuators can be actuated to move both the connectors and gates.

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