Abstract

A yarn tuft holder (11) for holding yarn tufts received from one or more yarn tuft inserting devices (2) prior to removal by grippers (13) of a carpet manufacturing machine, comprising a resiliently deformable comb portion (17) for receiving and holding yarn tufts and a rigid comb portion (16) disposed adjacent the resiliently deformable comb portion and for guiding grippers configured to remove yarn tufts held by the resiliently deformable comb portion. Also, a loom for making carpet, comprising one or more of the yarn tuft holders, and a method for making carpet using the loom.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 39/02 - Axminster looms, i.e. wherein pile tufts are inserted during weaving
• D03D 39/08 - Gripper Axminster looms

Abstract

A yarn tuft transfer system (10) for a carpet manufacturing machine, comprising one or more mounting devices (20) secured to a belt (12) or chain. The or each mounting device (20) includes a functional link element (21) having a mounting (24) for a payload, first securing means (27) rotatably mounted on the functional link element about a first axis for securing the functional link element onto the belt or chain at a first position, and second securing means (31) for securing the functional link element onto the belt or chain at a second position spaced from the first, said means being rotatable relative to the functional link element about a second axis. The first securing means is moveable relative to the second securing means along a line perpendicular to and intersecting the first and second axes. The system (10) further comprises a yarn tuft holder (11) mounted on the or each payload mounting (24). Also, a carpet manufacturing machine including the yarn tuft transfer system, and a method for making carpet using the carpet manufacturing machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• D03D 39/08 - Gripper Axminster looms