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Sewing machine cabinet with power lift

US4717212A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 1982
Grant dateJan 5, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B29/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sewing machine cabinet has a power lift operable by a rack and pinion type of mechanism whose pinion is driven by a reversible electric motor which preferably has incorporated therein braking means and speed reduction gearing. The rack is provided by one of a pair of guide columns, which is preferably indented along its length in sprocket formation. The pinion is preferably a sprocket wheel meshing with the sprocket indentations.

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