Computerized stitching including embroidering
US7308333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C11/14
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stitching apparatus with thread tension control is provided. Tension in a thread is monitored during stitching apparatus operations, and remedial action is taken in response to the detection of an anomaly in the thread tension profile. The remedial action can include altering a feed rate of the thread in order to adjust the thread tension, and/or repeating a previous operation. Anomaly detection can be performed with respect to stitching or sewing operations, and also with respect to trim operations performed in connection with moving between elements and/or thread color changes.
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