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Upper layer feed mechanism in a sewing machine

US4285294A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 1980
Grant dateAug 25, 1981
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05B27/04
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An upper layer feed mechanism in a sewing machine is disclosed herein. The upper layer feed mechanism comprises a first interlocking arm secured at one end to a horizontal feed shaft, an upper layer feed shaft rotatably supported on the machine frame of a sewing machine and having a second interlocking arm, a connector rod connecting between the first and second interlocking arms, an adjusting mechanism adjusting the connection between the second interlocking arm and connector rod, a support arm rotatably supported at one end on the machine frame, an upper layer feed arm rotatably supported at one end on the support arm and having an upper layer feed dog at the other end, a connection mechanism transmitting the rocking movement of the upper feed shaft to the support arm, a resilient means normally urging the upper layer feed dog downwardly and a means urging the upper layer feed dog upwardly against the resiliency of the resilient means.

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