Tufting needle assembly
US7162964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2024 |
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. At least one tufting needle is offset with respect to the first longitudinal axis and the adjacent ones of the tufting needles in the series of tufting needles in the range of from 0.005 to 0.100 inches. 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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