Sewing machine pneumatic decurler
US4928610A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 29, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S112/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for eliminating curls at the cut ends of fabric workpieces provides air tubes directed toward the curls so that air flow flattens the curls. The apparatus includes a device for generating air flow; a first tube connected to the device for generating air flow and having one end fixed to the presser foot of a sewing machine; a second tube connected to the device for generating air flow and having one end situated under the throat plate of a sewing machine; and a valve positioned between the device for generating air flow and the tubes. The first tube includes an opening facing the curls and a contact portion extending horizontally and overlapping the curled edge of the workpiece for contacting the curled edge when the presser foot is moved downwardly. The second tube includes an opening facing the curls. The pattern of air flow is switchable to one or both of the tubes depending on the configuration of the curls; that is, whether the fabric is outwardly curled or inwardly curled.
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