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Yarn clamping means for tufting apparatus

  • US 3,937,159 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 for the production of tufted products comprising:

  • bit-applying elements for applying yarn to a backing layer to form tufts;

    means for advancing yarn to said bit-applying elements;

    clamping means, including a yarn engaging surface for preventing any substantial longitudinal movement prior to tufting of the yarn relative to said bit-applying elements whenever said clamping means engages said yarn, said clamping means further including resilient means disposed as a part of said clamp means; and

    means for disengaging said clamping means at desired times during the tufting cycle.

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