Method and apparatus for forming variable loop pile over level cut loop pile tufts
US7490566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C15/36
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tufting machine that includes spaced rows of needles of inserting yarns into a backing material. The needles are engaged by opposed loopers and level cut loop pile hooks that pass between one another so as to engage the opposite row of needles for forming cut pile and loop pile tufts of yarns in the backing material.
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