Embroidery frame with adapter arms
US6336416B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C9/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interchangeable and manually operable embroidery frame for holding an article to be embroidered using automated embroidery equipment having a base plate, and upper clamping member pivotally connected to the base plate, a clamping mechanism for biasing the upper clamping member in closed contact with the base, mounting arms extending outwardly from the base plate, and selectively removable adapters attached to each mounting arm, whereby the adapters enable the clamping frame to be mounted on a selected automated embroidery machine.
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