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Applique machines

US4765265A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 15, 1986
Grant dateAug 23, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05D2303/12
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An embroidery and applique machine having a number of article feeding modules, each adapted to supply articles such as sequins which are to be appliqued in alignment with a needle. The feeder modules are mounted on a carriage for movement therewith. A motor moves the carriage back and forth along a fixed path relative to the needles. An indexing mechanism is effective for stopping the carriage at any one of a number of positions in which the feeder modules are in register with the needles for supplying articles in alignment with a particular needle. A number of carriages may be provided at positions relative to the needles. A lost motion flange on the carriage contacts abutments on the indexing mechanism and enables the feeder modules on the carriage to register with the needles irrespective of the direction of movement of the carriage on the path.

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