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Method and means of tufting

  • US 3,937,157 A
  • Filed: 05/29/1974
  • Issued: 02/10/1976
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/1974
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Tufting apparatus including bit-applying means for applying tufts to a backing layer wherein the improvement comprises:

  • metering means utilizing rotatable yarn feed means to provide predetermined lengths of yarn;

    driving means engageable with a surface of said rotatable yarn feed means;

    braking means engageable with a surface of said rotatable yarn feed means wherein said rotatable yarn feed means is always in engagement with either said driving means or said braking means; and

    pneumatic means to transport the yarn to a tufting station.

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