Automated quilting and tufting system
US8739716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C15/26
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated quilting and tufting system for application of tufts at selected locations along a web of material, including a sewing head receiving a series of tufts or rosettes from a supply. The tufts are removed from their supply and are placed at selected locations on the web of material for attachment to the web of material by the sewing head. Thereafter, the web of material can be cut to form a panel of a desired size.
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