Overtufting method

摘要

An overtufting machine/method provides additional yarn per area in an area of design than in areas lacking the overtufted design. Specifically, for many embodiments, a carpet is first tufted, and then run past an overtufting station which preferably moves in a lateral direction relative to the direction of feed to direct at least one needle through the carpet in at least one selectable height option. Rails are preferably used to shuttle the needle supported by a head on at least one carriage to shuttle along the rail(s).

主权项

1. An overtufting method comprising the steps of:
a) providing a pre-tufted carpet; b) at least selectively feeding the pre-tufted carpet in a direction of feed with a feeder; c) directing a first head having at least one needle fed with at least one yarn laterally to the direction of feed while overtufting at least a portion of a design element into the pre-tufted carpet whereby there are more tufts per area where overtufted than in portions not having at least a portion of a design element overtufted therein; wherein while performing the overtufting step laterally, simultaneously moving the first head in a direction of feed.