Self-adjusting cam follower bracket for tufting machine

Details Self-adjusting cam follower bracket for tufting machine Self-adjusting cam follower bracket for tufting machine

2007-06-13

2010-11-23

Izaguirre, Ismael (Department: 3765)

Sewing

Special machines

Embroidering

C112S220000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07836836

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a cam follower bracket that is used in conjunction with textile tufting machines. Typically, the present invention is used with shifting tufting machines used to produce carpet and rugs. The cam follower bracket utilizes a floating lug design that self-regulates the amount of pressure that the cam follower bearings apply against the shifter block of the tufting machine. Because the bracket is able to self-regulate the pressure, the bracket generally lasts longer and does not need to be periodically monitored and/or tightened. Therefore, less user interaction is required and less machine downtime is needed when operating a tufting machine utilizing a bracket according to the present invention in comparison with known cam follower brackets.

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