US3824939A - Method and means of threading and implanting tufting yarn - Google Patents

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US3824939A
US3824939A US00240119A US24011972A US3824939A US 3824939 A US3824939 A US 3824939A US 00240119 A US00240119 A US 00240119A US 24011972 A US24011972 A US 24011972A US 3824939 A US3824939 A US 3824939A
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    • D05C15/08—Tufting machines
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    • D05C15/24—Loop cutters; Driving mechanisms therefor
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  • ABSTRACT A tufting method and apparatus having a multicolor selection capability whereby the yarn color may be changed during each tufting cycle and in which needle means are supplied with yarn by reciprocable threader tubes in which each tube threads the eye of each needle and retracts leaving a length of yarn deposited therein.
  • needle means are supplied with yarn by reciprocable threader tubes in which each tube threads the eye of each needle and retracts leaving a length of yarn deposited therein.
  • one of its ends is implanted in the backing from the preceding tufting cycle with the other end extending to the yarn source from which it has been transported to the threader tube. From this position the yarn loop extending through the needle may be either cut to produce cut pile or to enable a change in color to be made; or the yarn loop may be tufted to produce a loop pile product.
  • PAIiNIEoJuLzslsu SHEET 3 [If 5 1 1 METHOD AND'MEANS F THREADING AND IMPLANTING TUFTING YARN' BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1.
  • the present invention relates to the tufting of rugs Apparatus disclosed herein makes use inpart of the principles and teachings of,U.S. Pat. No. 3,554,147
  • U.S. Pat. No. 3,554,147 may also utilize pneumatic transportation of yarn to achieve multicolor selection for each tufting stroke.
  • For each needle station there are a number of cones of yarn available from which different colored yarn is selected and transported through channels which feed or lead into a common channel near the needle station.
  • yarn severing means are located adjacent the station and yarn bits may be out before, during or after threading of the bit-applying element and before or during tufting.
  • a pneumatic system isutilized whereby a pneumatic chamber encloses the loading station whereas in the subject invention pneumatic pressure may be utilized to assist in the direct threading of the bit-applying elements. 7
  • each tuft is tied down with a binder thread onto the top surface of the backing layer.
  • the needles of Felton do not tuft but are used to carry a binder thread which extends from the needle to the backing in such a manner that the tufting yarn passes through the spacebetween the needle and the thread.
  • the thread binding needle withdraws through the backing causing the binder thread to secure the tufting yarn to the top surface of the backing.
  • the tufting yarn is then cut to make Felton's tufts.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 3,393,653 which issued July 23, 1968 to Ronald Ellison discloses a multi-color selection process in which a mechanical gripper member moves through the eyes of a forked needle, mechanically grips a selected yarn strand, draws it into the needle eyes at which time the strand is released by the gripper, then severed from its source, and tufted.
  • Pneumatic pressure is not utilized in this system as in the subject invention. Therefore, the Ellison device is obviously slower in its ability to produce tufted carpet yardage.
  • a tufting machine having needles disposed widthwise across the machine and connected to a needle moving means such as a conventional needle bar.
  • a needle moving means such as a conventional needle bar.
  • multi-color yarn selection continually available, the colors being selected by any of a number of color-selecting techniques.
  • the yarn prefeed and metering system as disclosed in aforementioned U.S. Pat. No. 3,554,147 is one way to provide the color selection.
  • the yarn metering device When a particular yarn is selected and released by the yarn metering device, it is transported by pneumatic means into a threader tube which is aligned with the eye of the corresponding needle.
  • the threader tube may be made to move through the eye thereby threading the needle which may be at that time penetrating the backing.
  • the needle In the case of the first tufting stroke for a new series of yarn, after the yarn has been guided through the eye of the needle with the aid of the threader tube, the needle may withdraw through the backing pulling the end of the yarn strand through the backing and releasing it,
  • the threader tube assists in feeding the succeedingyarn supply through theneedle in such a manner that it is looped ,so that a double portion extends through the eye, one, part extending from the threader tube and one partextending from the backing.
  • the needle maythen withdraw through the backing pulling the yarn that is threading its eye, through the backing.
  • two yarn ends or a yarn loop is pulled through the backing and extend through one piercing hole. The needle is withdrawn sufficiently to allow the tufted yarn to be free so that the needle may then penetrate the backing layer for the next stroke.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic showing a cross-sectional view of the tufting machine
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic showing mechanisms for moving the needles and the threader tube
  • FIGS. 3 through 9 are sequential cross-sectional side views which show the tufting of the first strand of yarn of a series as follows:
  • FIG. 3 shows the yarn in the threader tube
  • F IG- 4 shows the threader tube penetrating the needle through its eye
  • FIG. 5 shows the retraction of the threader tube leaving the yarn in theneedle eye
  • FIG. 6 shows the withdrawal of the needle pulling the yarn strand through the backing layer
  • FIG. 7 shows the release of the yarn by the needle
  • FIG. 8 shows the needle penetrating the backing in a new position
  • FIG. 9 shows the needle in loading position for start of the next cycle.
  • FIGS. 10 through 17 are sequential cross-sectional side views which show the second and succeeding cycles for producing cut pile and for changing color with any desired cycle after a single strand of yarn has been implanted during the first cycle as follows:
  • FIG. 10 shows the threader tube guiding the yarn strand loop into the needle eye
  • FIG. 11 shows the yarn strand loop severed by the blade when the threader tube is at the end of its forward motion
  • FIG. 12 shows the threader tube retracting
  • F IG; 13 shows the threader tube in its retracted position leaving two strands of yarn in the needle eye
  • FIG. 14 shows the needle withdrawing through the backing
  • FIG. 15 shows the tufted strands after release by the needle
  • FIG. 16 shows the needle penetrating the backing in a new position
  • FIG. 17 shows the needle in loading position for start of the next cycle
  • FIG. 18 shows a sample of one of the products available from the tufting machine of the subject invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional side view showing a loop being threaded into a needle eye for loop pile tufting
  • creel 10 has a group of five spools 10R, 10W, 10B, 10G, and 10Y respectively providing, for example, a supply source of red, white, blue, green and yellow yarn as illustrated by yarn strands R, W, B, G, and Y. It is to be understood that while five .yarn sources are shown for each tufting station, this number is not to be considered limiting in any respect.
  • the yarn strands, R, W, B, G and Y are pulled by metering device 12 which preferably comprises a pluralityof brakes 12A, 12B, and 12C and yarn-pullers 12X and 12Y.
  • the yarnmetering device 12 operates substantially as described in aforementioned US. Pat. No. 3,554,147 and forthe purposes of this patent-it suffices to say that a supply of yarn of the desired length may be fed to the loading station 20 as is needed for a tufting stroke and that excess yarn not used in the tufting cycle maybe drawn back from the loading station 20 to effect absorbr change preparatory to the next stroke.
  • the yarn extends from the metering device 12 through yarn guides 11 to tubes 16 which are shown extending into a pneumatic pressure block 30 (which provides the tubes with positive air supply) and an optional Venturi block 32. Leaving the optional Venturi block 32 are tubes 34 which extend to the reciprocating threader tube complex 17 reciprocable by carriage means with the actual threader tube 18 being shown here as extending through eye 24 of the single needle 22.
  • the exit ends 35 of the tubes 34 are separated by dividers 19 which serve to guide the yarn strands to threader tube 18 and prevent entanglement of the yarn ends.
  • the dividers 19 may be attached to the rear wall 21 of the threader complex 17.
  • the needle 22 which can broadly be referred to as a bitapplying means is shown as connected v to needle driving means 23 which may be a needle bar.
  • the backing B extends from the supply roll 27 to the idler roll 28 and the drive roll 29 and issupportedby is released, the air moving from pressure block 30 will pneumatically transportthe additonal yarn through the tube portions 16 and 34, through threader complex 17 and into the threader tube 18.
  • Optional Venturi block 32 may be used to assist in pulling the yarn from the metering device 12.
  • FIG. 2 schematic shows driving mechanisms which may be used for driving the principle parts of the tufting machine.
  • Needle bar 23 is mounted on push rod 50 at the push rod foot 52.
  • push rod 50 is connected vto drag link 56 by pin 58.
  • Drag link 56 in turn is joined to the needle rocker arm 60 by pin 62.
  • the needle rocker arm 60 receives its motion from needle rocker shaft 64 which may be cam driven.
  • the tube threading block or threader tube complex 17 is mounted to yarn feed carriage 70 which receives its lateral motion through drag link 72 which is joined to the yarn feed carriage by pin 74 and is joined to yarn feed rocker arm 76 by pin 78.
  • Yarn feed rocker arm 76 receives its motion from yarn rocker shaft 80 may be cam driven.
  • a single motor may drive the entire device through a suitable transmissiontnotshown) and appropriate shafts and connections as is disclosed in aforementioned US. Pat. No. 3,554,147.
  • This includes yarn rocker shaft80, needle rocker shaft 64, backing drive roll 29 (see FIG. 1), the mechanism (not shown) for cutter 40, the mechanism (not shown) preferably for generating pulses for pattern readout, and the yarn metering mechanism 12.
  • FIGS. 3 through 17 show the sequence by which a first strand of yarn of a series is implanted in the backing layer B.
  • FIG. 3 at the start of the cycle a selected yarn strand is shown in threader tube 18. At this point the motion of the threader tube hasnot commenced and the backing is stationary.
  • threader 18 moves forward as yarn metering device 12 releases yarn and the air flow assists in carrying the yarn forward with tube 18.
  • threader 18 in its forward position is threading needle 22 through needle eye 24.
  • threader tube 18 retracts back through needle eye 24 as the continuing air flow maintains the yarn strand in its forward position extending through needle eye 24.
  • FIG. 6 shows the needle 22 as it starts its withdrawal motion to implant the first end of yarn in the backing B.
  • needle 22 is at the point of maximum withdrawal.
  • the yarn end is fully implanted in the backing which B and free of the needle eye 24.
  • the backing B may move forward to its next position for the next tufting cycle, which means tufting the next row of tufts.
  • the backing B has moved a notch forward and needle 22 is shown penetrating through thebacking and moving'toward its loading position.
  • a clamp 97 is shown positioned above the backing B and adjacent to the tufting station.
  • the clamp 97 as shown is a shiftable clamp which will bear against the 'last completed tuft to prevent it from being pulled from the backing by the threader tube 18 as it threads needle 22 for the next tufting stroke.
  • Clamp 97 may be a standard rocker type clamp as well as the shifting type shown.
  • needle 22 is in its load position and ready for the start of the second tufting cycle. At the end of this first cycle, it will be noted that only a single end of yarn is implanted in the backing.
  • the clamp 97 is shown in its clamping position in FIG. 9. The following cycles will each implant two ends of yarn even when a different color is selected during the cycle.
  • FIGS. 10 through 17 show the sequence for the second and all following tufting cycles. Once an end of yarn is implanted as shown in FIG. 9, and needle 22 returns to its load position, the next cycle as shown in FIG. 10 begins by threader tube 18 moving forward and physicallypushing the yarn which extends in the front end of tube 18, assisted by pneumatic means.
  • a loop of yarn is thus formed with both strands that form the loop extending through needle eye 24, one end having been implanted in the backing B on the last cycle and .the other end extending from the yarn source, namely one of the five cones of yarn of creel 10 as shown in FIG. 1.
  • portion Y extending to the yarn source is within threader tube 18 while portion Y extending to the backing B is threaded in needle eye 24 but on the outside of threader tube 18.
  • the end of the forward motion of threader tube 18, the yarn may be out if a multi-colored cut pile or a plain colored cut pile product is desired, by cutting device 40 which may be any of a number of cutting devices such as a continuous band saw, a laser cutter, or an oscillating type of cutter, etc. which latter moves forward as threader tube 18 reaches its extended position. If a band saw is used, the threader tube may have a notch 99 cut into its bottom portion to allow the cutter to extend into the notch through the plane representing the end of the tube where the yarn is doubled over to form a loop (see FIG. 22).
  • cutting device 40 which may be any of a number of cutting devices such as a continuous band saw, a laser cutter, or an oscillating type of cutter, etc. which latter moves forward as threader tube 18 reaches its extended position. If a band saw is used, the threader tube may have a notch 99 cut into its bottom portion to allow the cutter to extend into the notch through the plane representing the end of the tube where the yarn is double
  • FIG. 14 shows the needle starting its withdrawal motion to implant both ends of the yarn in backing
  • FIG. 15 both ends of yarn are fully implanted and free of needle eye 24.
  • clamp 97 is released and backing B moves forward a notch.
  • the needle 22 moves up toward its load position, penetrating the backing B.
  • the needle 22 moves up toward its load position, as shown in FIG. 17, it is ready for the start of the next cycle. All of the succeeding cycles are repeats of this second cycle as shown in FIGS. through 17.
  • FIG. 19 shows threader tube 18 retracting, leaving such a loop of yarn in needle eye 24 for tufting.
  • cutter 40 is not used to cut the loop into the two strands.
  • the needle withdraws through the backing and its withdrawal causes the loop to be released by the needle eye forming a loop pile tuft as shown.
  • the threader tube may be replaced by a feeder tube 98 dimensions of the needle and its eye, since the width of the needle and correspondingly the width of the eye must be kept minimal, needle narrowness and closeness in spacing often being a factor in achieving denseness of pile.
  • the threader tube 22 may be manufactured by a variety of methods and may comprise a variety of materials, one such combination being to use an injected molded plastic material.
  • an optional Venturi block may be used below the initial tube openings.
  • the primary purpose for using one or more Venturi may be to facilitate the yarn feed. This may eliminate the need for a mechanical device to transport the yarn at one or more locations.
  • the threader tube 18 may be left in its forward position, the'yarn being pulled back by the pull-back device shown schematically for example as 1 2Y previously described.
  • the pneumatic thrust may continue during this operation and the yarn will be which may be reciprocable or stationary and which in its feeding position is aligned with needle eye 24 of needle 22. If feeder tube 9.8 is stationary, it remains in this adjacent position with a very small tolerance between its end and needle 22.
  • a tuft is implanted in the backing Band 2 succeeding length of yarn isbeing pneumaticallytransported by the'air flow through feedertube 98 into needle eye 24 to form a loop for tufting.
  • the steps of the above paragraph may be followed with the yarn loop being cut by a laser or other conventional means once it has been threaded with the strand that extends to the yarn source then being replaced by another colored strand of yarn as described in the FIG. 11 description.
  • the threader tubes 18 may be of a variety of designs pulled back against this pneumatic thrust.
  • the clamp or brake 12C is released from the newly selected yarn which is then transported by the pneumatic means shown. 1
  • An alternative method to the one described above of changing the yarn color is to withdraw the initial yarn, allow the machine to complete its tufting cycle with only the one end of the initial color in the eye of the needle, and then on the next cycle advance the new color as is shownin FIGS. 3 through 9 supplying only a single end for that next penetration of the needle.
  • the tufting product would have the appeal of having a density change at the line of color change since each of the two succeeding needle penetrations would have only one end of yarn each emerging therefrom instead of the customary two.
  • the product of the tufting machine disclosed herein is shown.
  • the multi-color selection capability enables the tufted product to have a random color effect, as shown, in FIG. 18 and also enables the production of intricate designs in colors when the machine is so programmed.
  • a tufting machine for forming tufts with respect to a backing comprising:
  • bit-applying means positioned adjacent said backing when in a threading position
  • a tufting machine for forming tufts with respect to a backing comprising:
  • tufting-needle means positioned adjacent said backing when in a threading position
  • threader tube means transversely positioned to said tufting-needle means
  • a tufting machine for forming tufts with respect to a backing comprising:
  • tufting-needle means including needle eyes, positioned adjacent said backing'when in a threading position;
  • threader tube means positioned transversely to the longitudinal axis of said tufting-needle means
  • a tufting machine for forming tufts through a backing comprising:
  • reciprocable tufting-needle means including needle eyes, said needle means being movable through the backing toward and from a threading position;
  • threader tube means positioned transversely to the longitudinal axis of said needle means
  • reciprocable tufting-needle means including needle eyes, said needle means movable through the backing toward and from a threading position; a threader tube aligned with said needle eyes; mechanism for reciprocating said threader tube means with respect to said needles so as to pass through said needle eyes said threader tube having a cutting slot extending inwardly from an end surface; Y I
  • pneumatic means associated with said threader tube for repeatedly feeding tufting yarn through said threader tube;
  • strand-severing means adjacent said threading position, and aligned to extend into said threader tube cutting slot passing through the plane of the end of the threader tube when said threader tube is in its threaded position;
  • tufts to a backing comprising the steps of:
  • a tufting machine having needle means for tufting and threading means for threading said needle means
  • the method of applying tufts to a backing comthreading said needle means by inserting the bight portion of a loop of yarn through said needle means to extend outwardly therefrom on one side of said needle means with both ends of said loop extending out of said needle means on the opposite side of said needle means from which said bight portion extends, one end of said loop being implanted in the backing layer and the second end of said loop originating from a yarn source;
  • tufting machine havingneedle means, pneumatic means to transport strands of yarn, a threader tube for threading said needle means with yarn and severing means for severing yarn into severed yarn lengths, the method of applying tufts to a backing comprising the steps of:
  • a tufting machine for forming tufts on a backing comprising:
  • needle means for implanting tufts in a backing
  • reciprocating means for causing the needle means to penetrate the backing layer to deposit said'loops therein and to return to the loading position to receive the next loop of yarn.
  • a tufting machine for forming tufts on a backing comprising:
  • reciprocable needle means including a needle eye movable through the backing toward and from a threading position;
  • threader tube means positioned transversely to said needle means
  • pneumatic means for use in propelling the yarn strands into said needle eye to assist said threader tube in threading said needle eye;
  • a tufting machine for forming tufts on a backing comprising:
  • reciprocable bit-applying means movable through the backing toward and from a threading position including means for causing the reciprocation yarn by exerting pressure thereon into said bitapplying means and to act as guide means for said pneumatic means.
  • a tufting machine for forming tufts with respect to a backing comprising:
  • bit-applying means positioned adjacent said backing when in a threading position
  • threader tube means positioned transversely to said bit-applying means
  • pneumatic means for use in conjunction with the threader tube means for threading said bit-applying means, said threader tube means comprising a narrow tube-like portion for engaging the bit-applying means and an enlarged portion into which yarn supply tubes extend, said enlarged portion having further dividers contained therein to prevent entanglement of yarns fed therethrough;

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