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Device for simplification of sewing machine adjustments and set-up
Assignee: Fritz Gegauf AG
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Filing: 1980-05-29
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Granted: 1982-05-25
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Expires: 2000-05-29
Abstract
Abstract The device for simplification of adjustment and set-up of a sewing machine comprises a keyboard allowing introduction of information relating to the sewing operation to be performed to the material to be sewn and the like. The information introduced are applied to addresses of memory means, and data relating to the adjustment and set-up of the sewing machine are transmitted to adjusting means and displays illustrating set-up and adjustment. The sewing machine is automatically adjusted and may be set-up by the operator in accordance with the setting-up data indicated on displays provided on the sewing machine. In this way, adjustment and setting-up of the sewing machine is rendered easy and reliable.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Widmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:23
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B19/00; D05B19/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A device for simplifying adjustment and set-up of a sewing machine having drive and control systems, machine parts involved in sewing operations, adjusting devices coupling the drive and control systems to the machine parts, and manually operated adjustment elements coupled to the adjusting devices, comprising: an input unit having a plurality of means for manually producing data fully characterizing a material type and any type of sewing operation desired to be performed; memory means accessed by said data produced by said input unit and in which is stored all optimum sewing machine adjustment values including ranges for performing any selected sewing operation on different materials in addition to corresponding accessory data characterizing foot, needle and thread settings; optical display means located at least to some extent on the sewing machine and connected to said memory means for displaying said corresponding accessory data; and adjustment mechanisms coupled to the adjusting devices and controlled by said memory means for adjusting at least some of the machine parts in accordance with said adjustment values and ranges, whereby adjustment and set-up of the sewing machine can be automatically performed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
185 words
A device for simplifying adjustment and set-up of a sewing machine having drive and control systems, machine parts involved in sewing operations, adjusting devices coupling the drive and control systems to the machine parts, and manually operated adjustment elements coupled to the adjusting devices, comprising: an input unit having a plurality of means for manually producing data fully characterizing a material type and any type of sewing operation desired to be performed; memory means accessed by said data produced by said input unit and in which is stored all optimum sewing machine adjustment values including ranges for performing any selected sewing operation on different materials in addition to corresponding accessory data characterizing foot, needle and thread settings; optical display means located at least to some extent on the sewing machine and connected to said memory means for displaying said corresponding accessory data; and adjustment mechanisms coupled to the adjusting devices and controlled by said memory means for adjusting at least some of the machine parts in accordance with said adjustment values and ranges, whereby adjustment and set-up of the sewing machine can be automatically performed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one display unit cooperating with one of said adjustment elements to indicate said adjustment values and ranges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein said display unit is an optical scale having a plurality of display elements each of which may be individually activated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said adjustment mechanisms include stepper motors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said adjustment mechanisms include electromagnets cooperating with the adjustment devices.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising a safety circuit which permits automatic adjustment and set-up of the adjusting devices of the sewing machine only if said needle is positioned within a predetermined zone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said safety circuit includes an optical display which is activated if said needle is outside said predetermined zone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the adjustment devices for controlling at least stitch width and stitch length can be manually operated in addition to automatic operation by said adjustment mechanisms so that minor corrections can be performed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said optical display means is a digital display.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising an annunciator system having an optical signal transmitter for indicating whether the sewing machine has been adjusted and set-up in accordance with said type of sewing operation desired to be performed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said input unit is adapted for sequential data input.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said optical display means is adapted to sequentially display said corresponding accessory data.
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