Patent ID: 8186389

Claim:
A yarn tuft transfer system for a carpet manufacturing machine, comprising one or more mounting devices secured to a belt or chain, each mounting device including: a functional link element having a mounting for a payload; first securing means rotatably mounted on the functional link element about a first axis for securing the functional link element onto the belt or chain at a first position; and second securing means for securing the functional link element onto the belt or chain at a second position spaced from the first, said second securing means being rotatable relative to the functional link element about a second axis; wherein the first securing means is moveable relative to the second securing means along a line perpendicular to and intersecting the first and second axes; wherein the system further comprises: a yarn tuft holder mounted on each payload mounting; and a control link element articulated with respect to the functional link element, wherein said second securing means is rotatably mounted on the control link element about said second axis, and wherein the control link element is formed of two link elements, one on each side of the belt or chain.