Apparatus and methods for revitalizing artificial turf fields

    公开(公告)号:US10645870B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-12

    申请号:US15608881

    申请日:2017-05-30

    Applicant: Tarkett Inc.

    Abstract: An apparatus for revitalizing artificial turf fields may comprise a support frame, a plurality of shearing machines installed on the support frame, and a plurality of wheels installed on the support frame. The support frame may be configured to position the shearing machines parallel to each other, to tilt the shearing machines with respect a surface of the artificial turf field, and to position the shearing machines above a surface of the field at a distance such that the shearing machines cut fibers to produce trimmed fibers that have a length that can extend above infill or topmost layer of the artificial turf field. Methods for revitalizing artificial turf fields involves the aforementioned apparatus.

    FUNCTIONALIZED FILAMENT AND ARTIFICIAL TURF PREPARED THEREFROM, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20190226161A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-25

    申请号:US15875585

    申请日:2018-01-19

    Applicant: TARKETT INC.

    Inventor: Abhiram Kannan

    Abstract: The present application provides a functionalized filament for artificial turf, a method of manufacturing said filament and a field of artificial turf in which said filament is incorporated. The functionalized filament for artificial turf comprising polyolefin, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, and a compatibilizer that has a high affinity with polyurethane. The compatibilizers can be distributed in the filament uniformly or non-uniformly. The compatibilizer comprises a polyolefin polymer functionalized with various functional groups or their derivatives, such as amine, imide, hydroxyl, acid, anhydride, or acrylic.

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REVITALIZING ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELDS

    公开(公告)号:US20170347522A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-07

    申请号:US15608881

    申请日:2017-05-30

    Applicant: Tarkett Inc.

    CPC classification number: E01C13/08 A01D34/032 A01D34/037 A01D34/37 A01D34/404

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for revitalizing artificial turf fields are disclosed. In one exemplary apparatus, the apparatus may comprise a support frame, a plurality of shearing machines installed on the support frame, and a plurality of wheels installed on the support frame. The support frame may be configured to position the shearing machines parallel to each other, to tilt the shearing machines with respect a surface of the artificial turf field, and to position the shearing machines above a surface of the field at a distance such that the shearing machines cut fibers to produce trimmed fibers that have a length that can extend above infill or topmost layer of the artificial turf field. Methods for revitalizing artificial turf fields using the same are also disclosed.

    DEVICE FOR TWISTING A FIBRILLATED STRIP
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170335490A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-23

    申请号:US15598992

    申请日:2017-05-18

    Applicant: Tarkett Inc.

    Abstract: A device for twisting a flat, fibrillated strip for producing artificial turf is disclosed. The device includes a hollow shaft having a central axis of rotation, a deflecting element that is mounted on the hollow shaft and that has a swing region, and a limiting element that is disposed on the hollow shaft. The hollow shaft allows the strip to be continuously passed through a hollow space of the hollow shaft. The deflecting element includes a swing pivot that is offset from the central axis. When the hollow shaft is rotated around its central axis, the swing region of the deflecting element is swung outward from the central axis to a swung-out position. As a result, the strip is rested against the swing region. When the deflecting element is in its swung-out position, the strip is rested against the limiting element that limits the outward deflection of the strip.

    PROCESS FOR MAKING ARTIFICIAL TURF FIBERS
    6.
    发明申请
    PROCESS FOR MAKING ARTIFICIAL TURF FIBERS 有权
    制造人造毛皮纤维的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130098531A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-25

    申请号:US13654806

    申请日:2012-10-18

    Applicant: Tarkett, Inc.

    Abstract: A method of making a fiber for use in association with an artificial turf system, as well as an artificial turf system having such a fiber. The fiber is made by extruding a fiber, fibrillating the fiber, and storing the fiber, wherein the fiber is not cut longitudinally between the step of extruding the fiber and storing the fiber. After being extruded the fiber may be folded and wrapped with a wrapping yarn.

    Abstract translation: 制造与人造草皮系统相关联使用的纤维的方法,以及具有这种纤维的人造草坪系统。 纤维通过挤出纤维,使纤维原纤化并储存纤维制成,其中纤维在挤出纤维和储存纤维的步骤之间不纵向切割。 挤出后,纤维可以折叠并用缠绕纱包裹。

    Apparatus and methods for revitalizing artificial turf fields

    公开(公告)号:US11252865B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-22

    申请号:US16860067

    申请日:2020-04-28

    Applicant: Tarkett Inc.

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods that use shearing machines operate to revitalize artificial turf fields. In one exemplary apparatus, the apparatus may comprise a support frame, a plurality of shearing machines installed on the support frame, and a plurality of wheels installed on the support frame. The support frame may be configured to position the shearing machines parallel to each other, to tilt the shearing machines with respect a surface of the artificial turf field, and to position the shearing machines above a surface of the field at a distance such that the shearing machines cut fibers to produce trimmed fibers that have a length that can extend above infill or topmost layer of the artificial turf field.

    ORGANIC INFILL FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELDS
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180080183A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-22

    申请号:US15709431

    申请日:2017-09-19

    Applicant: Tarkett Inc.

    CPC classification number: E01C13/08

    Abstract: The present invention relates to organic infill for artificial turf fields. The organic infill includes at least one layer of particles having olive pit particles. At least 1% of the olive pit particles are particles that have a sieve size of 50 or smaller sized particles. The at least one layer can further include olive pit particles in other sieve ranges, sand, or both, and be intermixed in the at least one layer. The organic infill can also include a layer of sand overlaying a backing of an artificial turf field. The at least one layer overlays on the sand layer. The organic infill can further include a layer of olive pit particles or extruded composite. The layer includes olive pit particles having a sieve range different from the sieve range in the at least one layer. The layer overlays on the at least one layer.

    ORGANIC INFILL FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELDS
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180080182A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-22

    申请号:US15709420

    申请日:2017-09-19

    Applicant: Tarkett Inc.

    CPC classification number: E01C13/08

    Abstract: The present invention relates to organic infill for artificial turf fields. The organic infill includes at least one layer of particles having walnut shell particles. At least 1% of the walnut shell particles are particles that have a sieve size of 50 or smaller sized particles. The at least one layer can further include walnut shell particles in other sieve ranges, sand, or both, and be intermixed in the at least one layer. The organic infill can also include a layer of sand overlaying a backing of an artificial turf field. The at least one layer overlays on the sand layer. The organic infill can further include a layer of walnut shell particles or extruded composite. The layer includes walnut shell particles having a sieve range different from the sieve range in the at least one layer. The layer overlays on the at least one layer.

    TUBULAR MONOFILAMENT FIBER
    10.
    发明申请
    TUBULAR MONOFILAMENT FIBER 审中-公开
    管状单模光纤

    公开(公告)号:US20160102436A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-14

    申请号:US14882201

    申请日:2015-10-13

    Applicant: Tarkett Inc.

    CPC classification number: E01C13/08

    Abstract: A tubular monofilament fiber with predefined weak points for an artificial turf system is disclosed. The fiber comprises a tube comprising a perimeter wall enclosing a hollow interior area of the tube, and a plurality of predefined weak points formed in the perimeter wall that divide the perimeter wall into a plurality of fibrils and connect adjacent fibrils. The predefined weak points are easily breakable to disconnect the plurality of fibrils from each other by mechanical means for brushing the fiber, by conventional brushing processes using in installing an artificial turf, or by footsteps of players. The hollow interior area, the perimeter wall, and the plurality weak points extend from a top end of the fiber to a bottom end of the fiber.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有用于人造草皮系统的预定义弱点的管状单丝纤维。 纤维包括管,该管包括围绕管的中空内部区域的周边壁,以及形成在周边壁中的多个预定义的弱点,其将周边壁分成多个原纤维并连接相邻的原纤维。 通过用于刷涂纤维的机械装置,通过在安装人造草坪中使用的常规刷洗方法或者通过玩家的脚步来将预定义的弱点容易地断裂以将多个原纤维彼此断开。 中空的内部区域,周边壁和多个弱点从纤维的顶端延伸到纤维的底端。

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