Patent ID: 7191717
Filing Date: 2007-03-20
Classification: D05C

Abstract:
1. A modular gauge assembly having a plurality of modular blocks carrying removable loopers, said blocks being mountable to a tufting machine gauge bar, wherein: (a) the modular blocks each comprise: (b) the loopers have proximal ends received in the parallel openings of the modular block; (c) a lateral pin extends transversely and substantially through the pin opening of the modular block; and (d) a securing bolt having a leading end extends through the bolt passage and biases the lateral pin against the proximal end of a looper; wherein the modular block comprises a second pin opening extending transversely between opposing side surfaces; a bracing pin extends transversely and substantially through said second pin opening; and the proximal ends of the loopers received within the parallel slots of the modular block are interposed between the bracing pin and the lateral pin.