METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUTTING CARPET DESIGNS

摘要

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUTTING CARPET DESIGNS of The Disclosure A method and apparatus is disclosed for cutting a sculptured pattern in carpet pile. The apparatus has a carpet clipping head carried by a carriage means that can move the clipping head horizontally, vertically and rotationally. Instructions from memory associated with a computer cause the carriage to move the carpet clipper along a predetermined route to cut the sculptured pattern in the carpet. The apparatus also senses the temperature of the clipping head and shuts off the apparatus if overheating occurs. A vacuum mechanism is provided to remove carpet cuttings during operation. The apparatus also dispenses lubricating fluid to the clipper head.