Patent · US Expired

Sewing machine

US4100867A · kind A · utility

20Cited by
3References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 21, 1977
Grant dateJul 18, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 21, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05B73/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrically operated chain stitch sewing maching having a cartridge carrying a spool of thread and a pre-threaded needle mounted in the side of the head, the needle being normally biased in a retracted position within the cartridge and being actuated by a crank arm provided with means for rendering an electrical switch inoperative until the needle is retracted into the cartridge. The bed of the machine is provided with a thread looping subassembly actuated by the needle.

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