Apparatus for adjusting the size of a sewing machine pattern
US5255620A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45196
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for adjusting the size of a sewing machine pattern for use in a sewing machine is disclosed. The apparatus includes a stitch data storage device for storing stitch data corresponding to each of a plurality of embroidery patterns; a pattern selecting device for selecting a desired one of the plurality of patterns stored in the storage device; a magnification selecting device capable of being manually operated for adjusting the size of the pattern; a magnification displaying device for displaying an adjustment value selected by the magnification selecting device; a key code determining device for determining the stitch data to be valid or invalid on the basis of a relevant one of key codes respectively added to a plurality of items of stitch data for forming the pattern in correspondence with the adjustment value selected; and a size adjusting device for adjusting the size of the pattern in correspondence with the adjustment value selected.
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