Servo driven crank adjusted shifting mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8671858
APP PUB NO 20100224113A1
SERIAL NO

12716244

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A crank adjusted shifting mechanism having a servo driven eccentric in communication with a drive rod and optional clamping assembly provides for a fast and programmable needle bar shifting mechanism for a tufting machine.

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TUFTCO CORPORATION2318 HOLTZCLAW AVENUE SOUTH CHATTANOOGA TN 37408

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beatty, Paul E Chattanooga, US 15 219
Morgante, Michael R Chattanooga, US 17 544

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