Cut/loop module for tufting machines

摘要

A cut/loop hook and clip module for use in a tufting machine has a molded body member including a plurality of tufting machine hooks cast therein in side-by-side relationship. The hooks have a beak at one end, a blade extending from the beak to a shank and a mounting portion of the shank extending remote from the beak. An elongated groove is formed in the shank and the mounting portion for receiving the tail portion of a cooperating clip. The clip includes a creased and bowed flag portion at one end of the tail portion. The hook includes a detent in the form of a notch adjacent the groove and the tail portion includes a detent in the form of a nub which is positionable into the notch to locate the clip so that the creased flag portion is in proper relationship relative to the beak of the hook. The flag portion of the clip is positioned on the side of the hook opposite to that having the groove with the flag portion biased against the blade adjacent the end of the beak. If a clip is damaged, it may be removed from the module and replaced by a new clip.