Method and apparatus for automatically attaching a collarette display and label to a garment body by using a two step sewing operation
US5390614A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05D2305/345
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved method and apparatus for attaching a collarette, display, and label to a garment body incorporating the use of a first sewing machine having a sewing head for sewing the collarette, display, label and garment body into a sewn assembly. The device includes a collarette feeder, a display feeder, a label feeder synchronized with the sewing head, a garment detector, a seam detector, a stitch counter, and a controller to control each device and perform necessary calculations. A conveyor system is provided to transport the sewn assembly to a second sewing machine for sewing the display in place to cover the overedge seam affixing the components. A collarette unfolded and a display unfolded are disposed along the path of the sewn assembly to position the collarette and display for processing at the second sewing machine. A cutter assembly is also provided to sever the collarette once the display has been sewn in place.
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