Attachment gusset with ruffled corners and system for automated manufacture of same

US6834603B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• ATLANTA ATTACHMENT COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Elvin C. Price · Dacula, US
• Preston B. Dasher · Lawrenceville, US
• John S. Chamlee · Lawrenceville, US
• Van H. Nguyen · South Houston, US
• Danny V. Murphy · Dacula, US
• George A. Price · Lawrenceville, US
• Stephen Ruderman · Oak Park, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 15, 2002
• Grant date: Dec 28, 2004
• Expiry date: Dec 22, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC D): Textiles; Paper
• CPC primary: D05B11/005
• WIPO field: Textile and paper machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for attaching a gusset to a panel includes a gusset folder that receives and folds a gusset material to form the gusset. The panel is supported by a sewing table. A sewing machine is positioned relative to the sewing table so as to be able to sew the gusset to the panel. A gusset guides the gusset toward a selected edge of the panel so that the gusset is held in substantial alignment with the edge of the panel. An edge detector detects when a next edge of the panel is approaching the sewing machine. A turning mechanism is positioned along the sewing table and is moveable into engagement with the panel. The turning mechanism turns the panel relative to the sewing machine when the edge detector detects the next edge of the panel is approaching the sewing machine.