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Needle jogging mechanisms

US4085690A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 21, 1976
Grant dateApr 25, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 21, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/18288
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A needle jogging mechanism for zigzag sewing machines which employs an edge cam driven by the main drive of the sewing machine. This cam is embraced by a pair of roller followers each carried on one of a pair of parallel follower levers interconnected by a cross-link the pivotal fastenings of which include eccentrics for adjusting the followers against the cam. An additional link is also provided for transferring the movement of the follower levers to a needle bar gate.

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