EP0264515A1 - Thread feeding apparatus for a sewing machine - Google Patents
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- EP0264515A1 EP0264515A1 EP86850187A EP86850187A EP0264515A1 EP 0264515 A1 EP0264515 A1 EP 0264515A1 EP 86850187 A EP86850187 A EP 86850187A EP 86850187 A EP86850187 A EP 86850187A EP 0264515 A1 EP0264515 A1 EP 0264515A1
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D05—SEWING; EMBROIDERING; TUFTING
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- D05B47/00—Needle-thread tensioning devices; Applications of tensometers
- D05B47/04—Automatically-controlled tensioning devices
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D05—SEWING; EMBROIDERING; TUFTING
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- D05B45/00—Applications of measuring devices for determining the length of threads used in sewing machines
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D05—SEWING; EMBROIDERING; TUFTING
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- D05B51/00—Applications of needle-thread guards; Thread-break detectors
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D05—SEWING; EMBROIDERING; TUFTING
- D05D—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES D05B AND D05C, RELATING TO SEWING, EMBROIDERING AND TUFTING
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- Another object of this invention is to provide an alternative structure of a thread holding device.
- the apparatus is provided with a thread holding device which comprises a base body disposed within a cylindrical yoke.
- a pair of magnets is attached to the inner surface of the cylindrical yoke.
- a moving coil arrangement is located between the base body and the magnets.
- a friction plate is located on top of the moving coil arrangement.
- a cap is secured on top of the cylindrical yoke and a gap is formed between the cap and the friction plate for guiding the thread.
- the apparatus also contains an another thread holding device which is installed between the take-up lever and the thread feeding device.
- the thread holding device grips the thread before the take-up lever starts tightning the stitch.
- the thread 14 is released from the holding device when the coil is de-energized, so that the thread 14 can be again fed by the feed roller 8.
- the moving coil 24 has a small return force when de-energized to re-open the gap which allows for easy setting of the thread.
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Abstract
An apparatus for feeding thread for a sewing machine comprising a thread feeding system for guiding the thread (14) from a spool (13) to a take-up lever (2) of the sewing machine (A). The thread feeding device is comprised of a pressure roller (10) and a feed roller (8) driven by a motor, an encoding device (17) installed on the main drive shaft of the sewing machine, an encoder (8a) for measuring the length of the thread fed, and a thread holding device (11), whereby when the encoding device (17) gives the signal to the thread holding device to release the thread, the thread feeding device feeds the thread for completing one full stitch, and the encoder (8a) actuates the thread holding device (11) to hold the thread during the stitching.
A second embodiment of the apparatus disclosures another thread holding device (7) which is installed between the take-up lever and the thread feeding device whereby the thread holding device grips the thread before the take-up lever starts tightening the stitch.
Description
- This invention relates to an apparatus for feeding thread in a sewing machine. In a conventional sewing machine, a thread is fed by the reciprocating motion of a thread take-up lever. The length of thread fed is determined by the friction of a tension disc positioned in the thread pass. The tension disc is manually adjusted by an operator to match the sewing conditions.
- Recent analysis of the sewing mechanism has found that the number of stiches sewn depends on controlling the accuracy of the length of thread fed into the needle. In other words, by sensing the thickness of a fabric to be sewn as well as sensing the pitch of the stitch, the length of thread that is necessary to be fed into the needle may be calculated, thus achieving automated sewing.
- For example, an apparatus of this kind has already been proposed, in which the apparatus comprises a thread feed roller driven by a stepping motor. which controis the proper length of thread to be feed to the needle in every stitching motion.
- In the known apparatus however, the length of thread tends to become greater than necessary due to the inertia of the apparatus. This tendency is emphasized when sewing at high speed. Furthermore, in sewing a thick fabric, the tension created in the thread is increased and therefore the stepping motor is required to have greater capacity. This increases the manufacturing cost of the device, and makes it less competitive to market.
- The primary object of this invention is to provide a thread feeding apparatus for a sewing machine in which the apparatus has a thread holding device controlled in synchronization with the sewing needle ang a thread feeding device.
- Another object of this invention is to provide a measuring means which, in cooperation with the thread feeding device, can feed the exact length of the thread required to form a complete stitch.
- Another object of this invention is to provide an alternative structure of a thread holding device.
- The present invention provides an apparatus for feeding thread in a sewing machine, comprising a thread feeding means for guiding the thread from a spool to a take-up lever of the sewing machine. The thread feeding means which comprises a pressure roller and feed roller driven by a motor. An encoding device means is installed on the main drive shaft of the sewing machine. An encoder means measures the length of the thread fed. Also included is a thread holding device for holding or releasing the thread. The encoding device means signals the thread holding device to release the thread. The thread feeding device then feeds the thread for completing one full stitch. The encoder means then actuates the thread holding device to hold the thread during the stitching.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus is provided with a thread holding device which comprises a base body disposed within a cylindrical yoke. A pair of magnets is attached to the inner surface of the cylindrical yoke. A moving coil arrangement is located between the base body and the magnets. A friction plate is located on top of the moving coil arrangement. A cap is secured on top of the cylindrical yoke and a gap is formed between the cap and the friction plate for guiding the thread.
- According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the apparatus also contains an another thread holding device which is installed between the take-up lever and the thread feeding device. The thread holding device grips the thread before the take-up lever starts tightning the stitch.
- In the accompanying drawings, in which like references numerals designale identical parts in the several views:
- FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a sewing machine;
- FIGURE 2 is a schematic plan view of one embodiment of a thread feeding apparatus;
- FIGURE 3(a) is a sectional view of an encoder attached to the main shaft of the sewing machine;
- FIGURE 3(b) is a front view of the encode;
- FIGURE 4 is an elevational sectional view of a thread holding device;
- FIGURE 5(a) is a diagram of the thread feeder;
- FIGURE 5(b) is a diagram of the of the operation of the thread holding device when sewing at high speeds; and
- FIGURE 5(c) is a diagram of the operation of the threading holding device when sewing at low speeds.
- The invention will now be explained by the example with reference to the drawings but is not limited hereto.
- Referring to Figures 1-3, a sewing machines A comprises a needle 1, a thread take-
up lever 2, a thread guide spring 3,thread guides 4,5,6, a thread holding device 7, a thread feeding control device B, a basic tension disc 12, and aspool 13. Thethread 14 is fed from thespool 13 to the needle 1 through thread feeding control device B. The needle 1 and the take-up lever 2 are driven by themain drive shaft 16 of the sewing machine, and anencoding device 17 is installed on themain drive shaft 16 next to thepulley 15. Theencoding device 17 is comprised of arotatable encoding disc 21 installed in acasing 18, and a set ofphoto cells up lever 2 and sends signals to the thread feeding control device B. - The thread feeding control device B comprises a thread holding device 7, a feed roller 8, a pressure roller 10, an actuator 9, and another
thread holding device 11. - The thread feed roller 8 is driven by an electric motor and is installed with an encoder 8a on the same axis as the roller 8. The
pressure roller 10 is installed at one end of alever 30, and aspring 31 urges theroller 10 towards the feed roller 8. Installed at the other end of thelever 30 is actuator 9. When actuator 9 is activated, thelever 30 moves thepressure roller 10 away from the feed roller 8. The encoder 8a, which is installed on the same axis as the feed roller 8, measures the length of the thread fed. The encoder 8a is fixed on the main drive shaft which drives the roller 8. - Figure 4 shows one embodiment of the thread holding device. The
holding devices 7, 11 comprise a base body 23 disposed within acylindrical yoke 27, and a pair ofmagnets 22 are attached to the inner surface of thecylindrical yoke 27. A movingcoil arrangement 24 comprising a coil and asliding element 24 with a friction plate 25 thereon is engaged in a gap 28a between the base body and themagnets 22. - A cap 26, made of an anti-magnetic material, is secured to the outer surface of the
cylindrical yoke 27 and-is located above the level of the friction plate 25 creating anopening 28 which allows thethread 14 to be guided therein. - The
thread 14 is guided into thegap 28 of about 1 mm maintained between the rear surface of the cap 26 and the friction plate 25. Thethread 14 is tightly gripped between the rear surface of the cap 26 and the friction plate 25 when the movingcoil arrangement 24 is energized and is raised. - The
thread 14 is released from the holding device when the coil is de-energized, so that thethread 14 can be again fed by the feed roller 8. The movingcoil 24 has a small return force when de-energized to re-open the gap which allows for easy setting of the thread. - The operation of this invention will now be described using Figures 5(a), 5(b) and 5(c).
- Figures 5(a) shows the timing diagram for feeding the thread. "P" is the starting point of feeding the thread, and "Q" is the stopping point of feeding the thread. Character ℓ on the diagram shows the length of the thread fed needed to form one full stitch. In Figure 5(b), curve C1 shows the motion of the thread Lake-up
lever 2, T1 is the point where the take-up lever starts pulling up the thread to tighten the stitch, T2 is the upper dead-end of the take-up lever, and T3 is the point where the take-up lever finishes pulling the thread. T4 shows when the thread feeding is completed. In this manner, the length ℓ of thethread 14 should be fed before the next take-up lever motion starts (T1). - The thread is fed by the constant speed of the feed roller 8. The length of thread (ℓ) fed is measured by the encoder 8a. The encoder 8a sends a signal to the
thread holding device 11 to holdthread 14. This controls the thread feeding of the sewing machine. However, when sewing at high speeds, the thread feeding device (roller, encoder) tends to over-feed the thread because the thread slips on the roller due) to the take-up lever pulling the thread. - In the invention, as shown in Figure 5(b) by 7M, the thread holding device 7, which is installed between the take-up lever and the feed roller 8, is engaged to grip the thread just before the take-up lever starts pulling the thread to tighten the stitch (T1). While the take-up lever is tightening the stitch, the other
thread holding device 11 is engaged (11M) to grip the thread. - As described above, in the present invention, the thread is fed by a constant roller speed, and two sets of the thread holding devices grip the thread to meet the timing of the thread take-up lever to avoid over feeding the thread. In this manner, the thread is always fed accurately when sewing at high and low speeds.
Claims (6)
1. An apparatus for feeding thread for a sewing machine comprising:
motor means of said sewing machine with a main drive shaft;
take-up lever means mounted on said sewing machine and driven by said main drive shaft; and
thread feeding means for guiding a thread from a spool to said Lake-up lever means of said sewing machine, said thread feeding means including
feed roller means rotably driven about an axis by said motor,
pressure roller means mounted such that said pressure roller means may be urged into contact with said feed roller means,
encoding device means mounted on said main drive shaft of said sewing machine,
encoder means for measuring the length of said thread fed, said encoder means being mounted on the axis of said feed roller means, and
Lhread holding means located in front of said pressure roller means and said feed roller means, wherein said encoding device means sends a signal to said thread holding means to release said thread, said thread feeding means feeds said thread for completing one stitch, and said encoder means actuates said thread holding means to hold said thread during the stitching.
2. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second thread holding means is positioned between said take-up lever and said thread feeding means whereby said thread holding means grips said thread before said take-up lever starts tightning the stitch.
3. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said thread holding means further includes a cylindrical yoke means, a gripping means disposed within said cylindrical yoke, and a cap mounted on the outer surface of said cylindrical yoke above said gripping means such that a gap is created between the gripping means and the cap to allow said thread to be guided therein.
4. An apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein said gripping means further includes a moving coil arrangement and a friction plate mounted on top of said moving coil arrangement.
5. An apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein said thread holding means further includes a base body disposed within said cylindrical yoke, and a pair of magnets attached to the inner surface of said cylindrical yoke.
6. An apparatus as claimed in claim 4, whereby when said moving coil arrangment is energized, said friction plate is raised and said thread is tightly gripped between the rear surface of said cap and the friction plate.
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JP60119517A JPS61279294A (en) | 1985-06-01 | 1985-06-01 | Bobbin thread feed controller |
JP15802486A JPS6211491A (en) | 1986-07-07 | 1986-07-07 | Needle thread supply control in sewing machine |
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EP0521663A1 (en) * | 1991-06-28 | 1993-01-07 | Pegasus Sewing Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd. | Apparatus and method for thread supplying of a chain stitch sewing machine |
EP1683901A1 (en) * | 2005-01-12 | 2006-07-26 | Johnson Controls GmbH | Improved sewing machine |
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GB2015596A (en) * | 1978-02-28 | 1979-09-12 | Singer Co | Adaptive sewing machine |
US4215641A (en) * | 1979-07-05 | 1980-08-05 | The Singer Company | Electronic control of needle thread in a sewing machine |
DE3102048A1 (en) * | 1980-01-29 | 1981-12-03 | Brother Kogyo K.K., Nagoya, Aichi | AUTOMATIC THREAD TREATMENT DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE THREAD IN A SEWING MACHINE |
DE3341986A1 (en) * | 1983-11-21 | 1985-05-30 | Tokyo Juki Industrial Co., Ltd., Tokio/Tokyo | Thread-feed device on a sewing machine |
EP0189682A1 (en) * | 1984-12-31 | 1986-08-06 | Toru Matsubara | Thread feeding apparatus for a sewing machine |
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GB2015596A (en) * | 1978-02-28 | 1979-09-12 | Singer Co | Adaptive sewing machine |
US4215641A (en) * | 1979-07-05 | 1980-08-05 | The Singer Company | Electronic control of needle thread in a sewing machine |
DE3102048A1 (en) * | 1980-01-29 | 1981-12-03 | Brother Kogyo K.K., Nagoya, Aichi | AUTOMATIC THREAD TREATMENT DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE THREAD IN A SEWING MACHINE |
DE3341986A1 (en) * | 1983-11-21 | 1985-05-30 | Tokyo Juki Industrial Co., Ltd., Tokio/Tokyo | Thread-feed device on a sewing machine |
EP0189682A1 (en) * | 1984-12-31 | 1986-08-06 | Toru Matsubara | Thread feeding apparatus for a sewing machine |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0521663A1 (en) * | 1991-06-28 | 1993-01-07 | Pegasus Sewing Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd. | Apparatus and method for thread supplying of a chain stitch sewing machine |
US5315945A (en) * | 1991-06-28 | 1994-05-31 | Pegasus Sewing Maching Mfg. Co., Ltd. | Apparatus and method for thread supplying in a chain stitch sewing machine |
EP1683901A1 (en) * | 2005-01-12 | 2006-07-26 | Johnson Controls GmbH | Improved sewing machine |
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