Tufted articles, and systems and methods for making same
AssigneeShaw Industries Group, Inc.
InventorKim K. Amos
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Abstract
Described herein are various systems and methods for forming tufted articles using a hollow needle tufting machine. The systems and methods can be used for tufting different types of yarns, such as turf yarns, staple yarns, or yarns having a denier greater than 5000. A system can have a pair of guides and a clevis movable between the pair of guides. The clevis defines an opening therethrough. The clevis and pair of guides are configured to engage a yarn to so that the yarn contacts only exterior surfaces of the pair of guides.
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A system for use within a hollow needle tufting machine, comprising:
- a pair of guides;
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- a clevis movable between the pair of guides, wherein the clevis defines an opening therethrough,
- wherein, in a use orientation, the clevis and pair of guides are configured to engage a yarn so that the yarn contacts only exterior surfaces of the pair of guides.
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A hollow needle tufting machine, comprising:
- a pair of guides;
- and
- a clevis movable between the pair of guides, wherein the clevis defines an opening therethrough,
- wherein, in a use orientation, the clevis and pair of guides are configured to engage a yarn so that the yarn contacts only exterior surfaces of the pair of guides.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.