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Auxiliary feed mechanism for sewing machines

US4147120A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 1977
Grant dateApr 3, 1979
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Expiry dateSep 14, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05D2207/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An auxiliary feed mechanism adapted for use with a sewing machine including a feed roller for advancing the workpiece through the work station and a mounting structure adapted to move the feed roller between two positions in one of which the feed roller is operative to aid in feeding the workpiece through the workstation and in the other of which the feed roller is rendered ineffective to transmit motive power to the workpiece. A plurality of flexible couplings drive the feed roller in timed relation to the actuation of a variable speed drive motor which is coupled in a unique electric circuit relationship with the main drive motor of the machine so as to vary the feeding rate of the feed roller in accordance with the machine cycle rate.

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