Apparatus and method for supplying tufts of yarn

Details Apparatus and method for supplying tufts of yarn Apparatus and method for supplying tufts of yarn

2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Lindsey, Rodney (Department: 3765)

Textiles: weaving

Pile tufting

Portable supply

C139S00700A

Reexamination Certificate

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07044172

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for loading a row of tuft retention sites (TRS) in a gripper loom with a row of tufts (T) arranged in a predetermined pattern sequence, the apparatus including a group of yarn sources movable along said row tuft retention sites (TRS), drive means for sequentially moving said group of yarn sources along the guide means (33) and temporarily locating a desired yarn source in registry with a predetermined tuft site (TRS), and selectively operable tuft forming means which, on selection, transfer a tuft (T) from said desired yarn sources to said predetermined tuft site (TR).

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patent: 6701970 (2004-03-01), Burton
patent: 6820656 (2004-11-01), Burton

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