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Lap seamer device for sewing machine

US5222450A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 11, 1991
Grant dateJun 29, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05B75/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for sewing together two plies of cloth with a lap seam. The device comprises a cloth guide that is disposed between a plurality of reciprocating needles and the front of a cutting knife. The guiding portion of the cloth guide extends substantially between the needles and the front edge of the cutting knife. A cloth guide for assuring a full lap of material when sewing a lap seam where the left ply is to be laid on top of the right ply is also provided.

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