EP1321556A3 - Method and device for regulating the work-transporting means in a sewing or embroidery machine - Google Patents

Method and device for regulating the work-transporting means in a sewing or embroidery machine Download PDF

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EP1321556A3
EP1321556A3 EP02405896A EP02405896A EP1321556A3 EP 1321556 A3 EP1321556 A3 EP 1321556A3 EP 02405896 A EP02405896 A EP 02405896A EP 02405896 A EP02405896 A EP 02405896A EP 1321556 A3 EP1321556 A3 EP 1321556A3
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Manfred Schweizer
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D05—SEWING; EMBROIDERING; TUFTING
    • D05B—SEWING
    • D05B27/00—Work-feeding means
    • D05B27/10—Work-feeding means with rotary circular feed members
    • D05B27/14—Work-feeding means with rotary circular feed members rotating discontinuously
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D05—SEWING; EMBROIDERING; TUFTING
    • D05B—SEWING
    • D05B19/00—Programme-controlled sewing machines
    • D05B19/02—Sewing machines having electronic memory or microprocessor control unit
    • D05B19/12—Sewing machines having electronic memory or microprocessor control unit characterised by control of operation of machine
    • D05B19/16—Control of workpiece movement, e.g. modulation of travel of feed dog
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D05—SEWING; EMBROIDERING; TUFTING
    • D05B—SEWING
    • D05B27/00—Work-feeding means
    • D05B27/22—Work-feeding means with means for setting length of stitch

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
  • Sewing Machines And Sewing (AREA)

Abstract

Traverse (27) of the fabric in the x and y directions on a sewing or embroidery machine is controlled through a fabric movement sensor (32) and arranged so that any deviations from the required movement are corrected over a number of successive sewing steps or conveying cycles. The central control unit (13) uses the sensor signals in step with the conveying cycles and carries out a summation according to a prearranged program. <??>Also claimed is the arrangement of a sensor (32) below the stitch plate (21) to provide data on fabric movement. The sensor can be a CCD matrix or miniature camera with image processing facilities. The sensor operates through a protective window (36) near the needle hole (23) and includes a light source. The fabric is held against the window by a presser foot or roller.
EP02405896A 2001-12-19 2002-10-21 Method and device for regulating the work-transporting means in a sewing or embroidery machine Expired - Lifetime EP1321556B1 (en)

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