Patents Assigned to Motiv NV
  • Automatic edge positioning and fabric guiding for sewing machines
    Patent number: 10907285
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for automatic edge positioning and guiding of a moving web, such as a textile fabric or carpet, onto a conveyor system comprising manufacturing operations such as sewing, for example. More in particular an apparatus is provided including mechanics, optics and control for steering and positioning the side edges of the moving web in order to correct for misalignment, and hence sewing can occur appropriately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Motiv NV
    Inventors: Geert Oktaaf Maurice Beyaert, Stefaan René Vierstraete, Steven Goegebeur, Wim Jan George Matthys, Steve Guy Robert Jacob
  • AUTOMATIC EDGE POSITIONING AND FABRIC GUIDING FOR SEWING MACHINES
    Publication number: 20190145033
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for automatic edge positioning and guiding of a moving web, such as a textile fabric or carpet, onto a conveyor system comprising manufacturing operations such as sewing, for example. More in particular an apparatus is provided including mechanics, optics and control for steering and positioning the side edges of the moving web in order to correct for misalignment, and hence sewing can occur appropriately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Motiv NV
    Inventors: Geert Oktaaf Maurice Beyaert, Stefaan René Vierstraete, Steven Goegebeur, Wim Jan George Matthys, Steve Guy Robert Jacob