Low profile clamp for embroidery machine
US7584708B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C9/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A low profile clamp for an embroidery machine uses resilient arms that function as a leaf spring to transmit compressive closing forces to secure articles to be embroidered between clamping windows. A roller is moved in an arcuate path to apply bending stresses to clamp arms. The low profile of the clamp allows it to pass between the presser feet and throat plate protecting the presser feet and needles from serious damage if the panagraph moves the body of the clamp in the space between presser feet and throat plate during machine initialization or at any other time.
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