Apparatus and method for multiple yarn color and multiple pile height tufting machine
US8267023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C15/34
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tufting machine comprising a yarn applicator adapted to receive feed yarn and penetrate a surface covering backing and a cutting means adapted to cut the feed yarn to produce a stitch. The tufting machine also comprises a yarn control module that includes a yarn feed wheel adapted to guide the feed yarn, an actuator adapted to move the yarn feed wheel between an engaged position and a disengaged position, and a yarn feed gear adapted to engage the feed yarn when the actuator moves the yarn feed wheel into the engaged position. The tufting machine further comprises a power source adapted to move the yarn feed gear and a remote process control computer system adapted to send a first signal and a second signal to the yarn control module. The tufting machine produces a patterned surface covering having a plurality of yarn colors and a plurality of pile heights.
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