Crotch-forming apparatus
US5592890A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2501/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for forming the crotch in a garment having a front panel and a back panel which are joined at respective ends thereof to form the crotch. A holding fixture engages the front and back panels adjacent to the ends to be joined. A first positioning apparatus positions the ends of the front and back panel in their respective grippers. A second positioning apparatus aligns the edges of the front and back panels with respect to one another. After positioning the front and back panels in their respective grippers, the holding fixture positions the ends of the panels in override flapping relationship. A sewing apparatus is insertable into the holding fixture for sewing the ends of the panel together while the panels are held in the holding fixture.
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