Patent ID: 6082412
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: D03C,D03D,D03J,D06B,D06P,D06Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of automatically aligning and synchronizing a woven pattern with a printed pattern during the fabrication of a woven product, said method comprising the steps of:printing a pattern onto a set of warp yarns, said printed pattern having a longitudinal size;inserting weft yarns into said warp yarns for producing a fabric, said weft yarns being woven into said warp yarns in a manner such that a woven pattern is formed into said fabric, said woven pattern also having a longitudinal size;monitoring the position of said printed pattern as said fabric is being woven; andbased on the position of said printed pattern relative to the woven pattern, selectively adjusting the position of said printed pattern in a manner that maintains said woven pattern in alignment with said printed pattern as said fabric is being formed.