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Devices and methods for heat-setting yarns

a technology of heat-setting yarn and heat-setting devices, which is applied in the direction of yarn, textiles and paper, etc., can solve the problems of low production rate, and achieve the effect of facilitating the smooth removal of accumulated yarn

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-21
MOHAWK CARPET
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The present invention is about improving the production of textured yarns in carpet mills by adding a J-Box mechanism between a texturing device and a heat-setting machine. The J-Box mechanism has a tubular housing with an elbow and a guide to prevent tangling and abrasion of the yarns. The invention allows for increased production rates and improved quality of finished carpet products with better tip definition. The invention also includes a method for removing steam or other texturing media from the yarns using a blower or fan. The invention can be used with different types of texturing media, such as steam or other gases. The invention can also include guides to further aid in processing the yarns and imparting desired finished qualities.

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A problem with this conventional process is the relatively low production rates, as the yarn was deposited onto the belt from the texturing machine in a non-preferred manner.

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[0045] The present invention may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of various embodiments of the invention and the examples included herein. However, before these embodiments of the devices and methods according to the present invention are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described within this disclosure, and the numerous modifications and variations therein that will be apparent to those skilled in the art remain within the scope of the invention disclosed herein. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0046] Unless otherwise noted, the terms used herein are to be understood according to conventional usage by those of ordinary skill in the relevant art. In addition to the definitions of terms provided herein, it is to be understood that as used ...

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Abstract

This invention is directed to flow management improvement to the known yarn texturing process, and is directed to devices and methods to accumulate one or more yarns between texturing device(s) and coiling device(s) prior to treatment in a heat-setting chamber. The devices and methods of the present invention may further provide for the removal of texturizing media from yarn prior to setting. The present invention allows for the deposition of yarn or yarns onto conveyor for a setting treatment to set an applied form to impart desirable properties to the yarn. The present invention may include any natural or synthetically produced yarn. The devices and methods of the invention may be used to improve the production capability of said heat setting and texturing equipment.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims benefit, under 35 U.S.C. §119(e), of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 752,560, filed 20 Dec. 2005, the entire contents and substance of which are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for heat-setting yarn or yarns in the carpet making and textile arts and more particularly to devices and methods for providing textured yarn or yarns to a conveyer belt of a heat-treating chamber, which may provide production rates for textured yarn or yarns similar to rates usually associated with straight set yarn or yarns. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] The esthetics and performance of carpet are similar in many respects to those of fabric used in clothing. The type of fiber used, the construction of cloth, and color all play a role in the styling, cost, and performance of a finished g...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D01H13/30
CPCD01H13/306D02J13/001
Inventor CARTER, BOBBY
Owner MOHAWK CARPET
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