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Variable walking foot apparatus for a sewing machine for mattresses

US5678502A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1996
Grant dateOct 21, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD05B35/08
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for forming a partial mattress sack which prevents radial bunching of the mattresses. The method includes the steps of feeding first and second panels having different edge lengths at different rates through a sewing machine to form the partial mattress sack. The apparatus includes a variable speed upper walking foot having an automatic speed adjustment.

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