Stitcher drive
US7857298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42B9/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stitcher is provided including a carriage having a center of gravity, the carriage movable between an extended position and a retracted position; at least one bearing for supporting the carriage; and an operating link for driving the carriage, a driving force of the link being applied through the center of gravity or between the center of gravity and the bearing. Another stitcher also is provided including a movable carriage having a center of gravity, the carriage movable between an extended position and a retracted position; and an operating link for driving the carriage, a driving force of the link being applied through the center of gravity when the carriage is in the extended or retracted position. A saddle stitcher is also provided. Methods for stitching are also provided.
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