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Multi-color tufting machine

  • US 4,047,491 A
  • Filed: 06/25/1976
  • Issued: 09/13/1977
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/25/1976
  • 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 a yarn supply system having:

  • feeding means including yarn displacement metering means;

    means for controlling said feeding means including;

    an oscillatory feeding shaft;

    a flexible feeding band member engageable with said oscillatory feeding shaft, said band member being extendable within a track to prevent unwanted flexing, said track extending to a yarn plunger for engaging yarn; and

    ,means to cause said feeding band member to engage with said oscillatory feeding shaft enabling said feeding band member to be driven when said feeding shaft oscillates; and

    ,pneumatic yarn transport means to transport the yarn to said bit-applying means.

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