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Servo driven crank adjusted shifting mechanism

US8671858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2010
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05D2305/32
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A crank adjusted shifting mechanism having a servo driven eccentric in communication with a drive rod and optional clamping assembly provides for a fast and programmable needle bar shifting mechanism for a tufting machine.

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