Abstract: A system for embroidering a flame-resistant emblem uses flame-resistant threads for both the primary thread and the bobbin thread, as well as any accompanying supplemental fabrics. The flame-resistant primary thread protects the embroidered portion of the underlying material from any direct flame exposure. The flame-resistant bobbin thread ensures that the embroidered pattern cannot fall off of a garment, further flameproofing both the garment and present invention. Furthermore, a backing may be provided as a mechanism for providing a stitchwork surface and for adding dimensionality to the pattern. The backing may also be made of fireproof threads. The apparatus may also be utilized for appending a flame-resistant patch or patches onto a garment. Such a mechanism allows for attachment of flame-resistant threadwork onto any clothing.

Abstract: A sewing frame unit is provided. The sewing frame unit includes a frame support structure; a frame assembly affixed to the frame support structure; a machine carriage assembly mounted on the frame support structure. The machine carriage assembly provides for lateral and longitudinal movement of the sewing machine. A sensor is mounted on the machine carriage assembly or on the frame assembly for detecting a position of the sewing machine.

Abstract: A sewing machine of the present embodiment comprises a movement amount detector which detects a movement amount of fabric, a sewing machine motor serving as a rotary drive source of an upper shaft which applies vertical movement to a needle bar, a shaft angle detector which detects a shaft angle of an output shaft of the upper shaft or the sewing machine motor, and a controller which controls the sewing machine motor based on the detection of the movement amount detector and performs controls of maintaining a constant stitch length. The controller performs controls of maintaining the constant stitch length, by a movement amount of the fabric detected by the movement amount detector in a shaft angle section where a sewing needle is not stuck into a cloth, based on the detection by the shaft angle detector.

Abstract: A sewing machine that includes a processor, a plurality of detection devices that is configured to be capable of changing mounting positions and configured to detect an ultrasonic wave, and a memory that is configured to store computer-readable instructions that instruct the sewing machine to execute steps comprising, identifying, when a first ultrasonic wave transmitted from a transmission source of the ultrasonic wave is detected by the detection devices, a position of the transmission source of the first ultrasonic wave, based on information relating to the detected first ultrasonic wave, and controlling sewing based on the identified position of the transmission source of the first ultrasonic wave.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a position acquisition device, a projection device, a processor, and a memory. The position acquisition device is configured to acquire information describing at least one designated position, each of the at least one designated position being a position on a sewing workpiece. The projection device is configured to project an image onto the sewing workpiece. The memory is configured to store non-transitory computer-readable instructions that instruct the processor to execute a step that includes specifying the at least one designated position on the sewing workpiece described by the information acquired by the position acquisition device. The memory is also configured to store non-transitory computer-readable instructions that instruct the processor to execute a step that includes causing the projection device to project a visually recognizable marker onto the sewing workpiece, based on the specified at least one designated position.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes at least one detecting portion, a processor, and a memory. The at least one detecting portion is configured to detect an ultrasonic wave that has been transmitted from a transmission source. The memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions that instruct the sewing machine to execute steps including identifying a position of the transmission source of the ultrasonic wave based on information pertaining to the ultrasonic wave that has been detected by the at least one detecting portion, and controlling sewing based on the position of the transmission source that has been identified.

Abstract: A sewing machine module mounted in a sewing machine that includes a feed mechanism, a shuttle mechanism, a frame that covers at least a portion of a side face of the feed mechanism, a portion of a side face of the shuttle mechanism, a portion of a bottom face of the feed mechanism, and a portion of a bottom face of the shuttle mechanism and that supports the feed mechanism and the shuttle mechanism in a state in which a top side of the feed mechanism and a top side of the shuttle mechanism are open, a cover member that is formed into a flat plate shape and that covers the top side of the feed mechanism and the top side of the shuttle mechanism that are supported by the frame, and a joining mechanism that joins the frame and the cover member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag cushion and an airbag system including the same, and particularly to an airbag cushion, including: at least one fabric; and seam parts connecting the fabric, wherein deviation of upper seam thread length per a unit length of the fabric between the first seam part sewed in forward direction and the second seam part sewed in reverse direction in the seam parts is 15% or less, a method of preparing the same, and an airbag system including the same. The airbag cushion of the present invention is superior in working stability and unfolding performance because of the optimized properties of the seam parts, provides superior shape stability and air-tight effect at the same time, and can protect a passenger by minimizing the shock given to the passenger.

Abstract: A device controls the speed of needle movement in a sewing machine and thus the stitch length based upon the movement of a motion detection device relative to a reference surface. The formation of stitches by the sewing machine is controlled by detected changes in position of the detection device relative to the reference surface in connection with a predetermined stitch length setting and starting speed, set on either the detection device, an adapter or as part of the sewing machine control. The detection device may move together with the article being sewn while the sewing machine and reference surface remain stationary, or the detection device may move with the sewing machine while the article that is being sewn and reference surface remain stationary.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to change the direction of the feed so that the user/operator can now use the free arm of the sewing machine to the optimum advantage. The conventional domestic free arm sewing machine has, heretofore, been limited to sewing in a lateral direction across the free arm. The use of this invention allows the machine to be used so that tubular shaped garments can travel along and around the free arm of the sewing machine this sewing can be accomplished with any outside seams, something, heretofore, impossible with a conventional free arm sewing machine.

Abstract: A method and device for regulating the transport of material in a sewing or embroidery machine (1) that uses information from a position or movement sensor (33) located underneath the throat plate (21). The controls for the sewing machine (1) calculate deviations of the actual feeding increments of the article to be sewn from the corresponding target values from the periodically read sensor signals. With this information, the feeding increments are regulated in such a way that the deviations are cancelled out by averaging.

Abstract: A sewing machine has a device for steering towards a predetermined end (E) of a seam (B1). An alternating movement of the feed elements of the sewing machine, which occurs when the stitch adjusting device is set, is taken into consideration in the calculation of the target stitch length (Sb) of the final optionally shortened end stitch (Nre) of the seam, in such a way that the setting value that deviates from the target stitch length is produced.

Abstract: In a sewing machine, the speed-dependent change in the stitch length is compensated by a speed-dependent correction of the setting of the stitch regulating device. A linear stitch length desired value curve Ss is obtained.

Abstract: In a sewing installation comprising a work piece holder of an outer contour that corresponds to the geometry of the work piece to be fixed thereon, the work piece holder being displaceable relative to a sewing needle via a control unit by the aid of x-y-drive motors, it is provided that a storage medium (chip 28) is disposed on the work piece holder (5, 6, 7), comprising any information necessary for the control of the sewing installation so that the course of the seam is computed and sewn corresponding to the contour of the work piece holder (5, 6, 7), the sewing installation comprising a sensor unit (read head 29) designed for the information to be read out of the storage medium (chip 28) and to be fed to an input of the control unit.

Abstract: A sewing machine including a stitch length regulator that adjusting the extent of the horizontal movement of the feed dog. The stitch length regulator is operated by rotation and includes an eccentric that is disposed on a rotating shaft. The eccentric is radially adjustable relative to the rotating shaft by rotating a threaded spindle with a manual tool such as a screw driver.

Abstract: The device for adjusting the amplitude and direction of the feeding of the material to be sewn includes a movable element (15) provided with a set of teeth (17) for feeding. This movable element includes a slideway formed of two tracks (20a, 20b) in the form of arcs of concentric circles, one of which is generated by a cone and the other by a cylinder, both rolling on the trajectory of a shaft (12) providing a link between two levers of the drive mechanism. The two tracks (20a, 20b) of the slideway are formed by a profiled metal foil, attached to the movable element (15).

Abstract: In a sewing machine, when the depressed condition of a foot pedal is changed from a forward depressed condition for high speed sewing to a reverse depressed condition for thread cutting, a braking circuit decreases the rotational speed of the machine motor from a high speed to a low speed. The rotational speed is detected by an encoder. When the rotational speed detected by the encoder becomes a threshold medium speed or less, and a needle-down signal is generated from a needle position detector, the CPU of the sewing machine outputs a work fabric feed pitch control start signal to a work fabric feed pitch selector. The work fabric feed pitch selector reduces or nullifies the feed pitch of the work fabric. Under this condition, in response to the next needle-down signal, the CPU operates a thread cutting mechanism to cut the needle and bobbin threads.

Abstract: Apparatus for changing the stitch length of double lock stitch sewing machine while the machine is in operation. The apparatus including a first transmission having a variable transmission ratio that can be connected to the machine needle rocking assembly, and a second transmission having a variable transmission ration that can be connected to the machine feed dog assembly. Additionally, the apparatus includes an actuator connected to the first and second transmission that may be activated by a machine operator for synchronously changing the transmission ratio of the first and second transmission to effect change in the machine stitch.

Abstract: In the sewing attachment of appearance-enhancing piping along the edge of material, a seam using initially applied larger stitches and at the trailing edge smaller stitches effective to tack the seam against unraveling, and a cutter located to sever the piping flush with the end of the material, so that after-sewing trimming is not required.

Abstract: An adjustment device for the amplitude and direction of feed of cloth in a cloth transport mechanism for a sewing machine comprises a slideway centered on a trajectory in contact with a pivot pin between a connecting rod integral with an eccentric of a drive shaft and a short connecting rod linked to a lever associated with one end of the cloth transport member. This slideway may be oriented about a point situated in the middle of the trajectory of the pivot point to modify the inclination of the trajectory, and, in this way, the amplitude and the direction of the feed. To avoid any play between the slideway and the pivot pin, this latter carries two rollers in the shape of truncated cones, and the slideway has two tracks, inner and outer, displaced axially along the axis of pivoting in such a manner that each roller can only be put in contact with one of the two tracks by a resilient pressure and can roll without slipping against it.

Abstract: A chain stitch sewing machine has a movable stitch eccentric shaft for switching between a bunch stitch and a long stitch and a rotatable main drive shaft. A mechanism is mounted on the main drive shaft for rotation therewith to move the eccentric shaft to effect the switching from the switch to the other while the machine is in operation.

Abstract: A detecting device of the feeding quantity of material in a sewing machine includes a dial rotatably mounted on an arm of the sewing machine, a mechanism operatively connected to the dial for varying the feeding quantity in response to the rotational quantity of the dial, a signal generator converting the rotational quantity into the electric signals, and a display device electrically connected to the signal generator for displaying signals outputted therefrom.

Abstract: A sewing machine adapted for moving a workpiece in a downstream direction for sewing a seam therein, and for automatically terminating the seam at a predetermined point a selected distance from a trailing edge of the workpiece. An edge sensor on a base is located a predetermined distance upstream of the sewing point for sensing the downstream passage of the trailing edge, and generating edge sensing signals in response thereto. A stroke sensor on the base senses the length of the strokes of the feed dog and generates stroke length signals which are indicative of the stroke length and of the length of the stitches.

Abstract: An apparatus for terminating the last stitch at a predetermined point including two workpiece-end detectors, one working to reduce the stitching speed and the other working to terminate the last stitch at the predetermined point with reduced speed. Where the number of stitches (D) to be conducted at the reduced speed exceeds number of stitches (R) necessary to reduce the speed, stitching without reducing speed continues and the number of stitches is operated as (D-R), and then the speed is reduced. Thus, stitching speed is increased. The above processes are automatically conducted through a CPU (Central Processing Unit) by input of the necessary data, namely, the original stitch pitch (P), the margin distance (a), the number of stitches (R) necessary to reduce speed, etc.

Abstract: In order to correct the asynchronous state of a feed pulse motor of a sewing machine used to reciprocate a feed for feeding a fabric to a sewing needle, a feed control apparatus is provided which switches the pulse motor to a predetermined excited state when the feed dog abuts a stopper on the downstream side of feed motion at the start up of sewing operation so as to locate the feed dog at a known reference position. Additionally, the feed control apparatus switches the pulse motor to another predetermined excited state when the feed dog abuts a stopper on the upstream side of the feed motion so as to locate the feed dog at a known position during consecutive sewing operation.

Abstract: A shirring control apparatus automatically reads sewing data from a pattern or the like, automatically calculates the sewing data from the read data or the data previously read from the pattern, distributes the amount of shirring for each of the desired areas of a circle of the sleeve from the calculated sewing data, controls the distributed amount of shirring for each stitch, changes the amount of shirring differentially dependent upon the quality of the cloth and the bias, and displays the differential movement.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the terminus of cloth being sewn by a sewing machine. A plurality of sensors are disposed on a path along which the cloth is fed and at positions upstream of the needle, and they each consist of a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion paired and disposed in opposition. A detector electrically detects a set cloth feed amount, and a selection circuit operates to electrically select one of the sensors which is positioned at the optimum position with respect to the set cloth feed amount.

Abstract: In a sewing machine equipped with an apparatus to terminate stitching at a predetermined point, the machine normally does not terminate stitching exactly at the desired predetermined point because the elastic nature of the workpiece causes the workpiece to stretch. A last stitch is added beyond the point where stitching terminates by the "step sewing" apparatus of this invention. To perform step sewing, an operator inputs a stitch pitch for step sewing with a digital switch, then pushes a step sewing button. Based on the selected stitch pitch, a CPU reads selected stitch pitch data. The data is used by the CPU to control a stitch pitch setting mechanism. A stitching device then performs a single stitch at the selected stitch pitch. By selecting the proper stitch pitch, the last stitch can terminate at the desired termination point.

Abstract: The start and end timing of fabric feed in a sewing machine greatly affects the tightening of needle thread, that is, the sewing quality. Among the electronically controlled zigzag sewing machines, those equipped with feed means directly driven by a pulse motor supplied with command pulses, it has become possible to control freely the start and end timing of fabric feed.

Abstract: According to the invention, when a fabric feed device is set to sew a fabric with the straight stitches of smaller feeding amounts (or pitches), a machine operator is not required at first as conventionally to deliberately push the front edge of the fabric forwardly deep between a feed dog and a fabric pressor. The device of the invention is designed to effectively transport and sew the front edge of the fabric at an initial stage of straight stitching of smaller feeding amount. Further according to the invention, an adjustment of smaller feed amount may be effectively carried out in case of button hole stitches and satin stitches.

Abstract: A method of sewing the corners of a double seam, employing a two-needle machine the two needle rods of which each may be mutually independently engaged and disengaged. The method uses control means to arrive at the corner point of the inner seam, disengaging the internal needle rod, furthersewing to the corner point of the outer seam, stopping the sewing machine with the outer needle penetrating the workpiece, then rotating the workpiece, sewing the thus rotated outer seam, and engaging the inner needle rod.

Abstract: A sewing machine automatically sews a seam which ends at a desired point. The last n stitches, preferably the last two stitches, are of substantially equal length. A counter counts pulses while the work is being fed to the needle. The machine detects when the trailing edge of the work passes by a predetermined location ahead of the needle. Upon such detection, the contents of the counter are used to calculate the proper stitch pitch for the last two stitches. The stitch pitch is varied as necessary during sewing of the last two stitches in the seam.

Abstract: In a speed control arrangement for a sewing machine, a control is provided for setting a comfortable cloth feeding speed, and the speed control arrangement controls the speed of the sewing machine motor directly as a function of the set cloth feed and inversely as a function of the seam length.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sewing machine provided with a needle reciprocated according to rotations of a main shaft and work feeding devices actuated synchronously with rotations of the main shaft, setting a margin to sew from a trailing edge to a sewing end position. The sewing machine includes devices for computing a terminal stitch length according to a set margin width. Control devices are provided for controlling a sewing to be carried out for coping with that which corresponds to the terminal stitch length computed by the computing device. The sewing machine further comprises computing devices for applying a correction to at least one of a number of stitches and a feed pitch, as occasion demands, where there arises the remainder as the result of an operation of the computing devices, and control devices for controlling the sewing to be carried out according to the computed result.

Abstract: An automatic stitch pitch adjusting apparatus for a sewing machine allows the last stitch point to be terminated at a pre-set point. Three workpiece-end sensors are positioned respective a needle hole position to precisely calculate the required actual stitch line length. Reference signals generated by rotation of a main shaft are used to calculate both the required number of stitchings and the adjusted stitch pitch to terminate stitching at the pre-set point. Where the workpiece end line is not normal against the feeding line, the pre-set margin distance is adjusted to calculate the actual required stitching line length to the last pre-set point.

Abstract: A feed device has feed members for feeding a work, and a stepping motor for directly driving the feed members. The period of driving pulses for driving the stepping motor is determined by feed control means on the basis of a speed signal indicating an actual operating speed of the main motor of the sewing machine or on the basis of a selectively set speed. The feed control means controls the stepping motor so that the feed motion of the feed members is continued also after the completion of the thread tightening operation of the take-up lever in order that the needle thread is tightened properly by the feed motion of the feed members.

Abstract: A sewing machine forms a seam in the form of a series of stitches for a length preset by the operator. The length of the seam formed is computed from feed pitches data each generated when one stitch is formed. The operation of the sewing machine is stopped when the computed seam length coincides with the preset seam length.

Abstract: In the drive for a textile working machine, for the synchronized yet independently operable drive of at least two shafts, brake-clutch units associated with each shaft are provided, which are driven by a common electric motor. To achieve a regulation and control having good dynamic properties and fast response, provision is made for the brake-clutch units to be controlled such that the rotatory speed of the driven shaft of the first brake-clutch unit is given as a required value, and the rotatory speed of the second brake-clutch unit is synchronized through the rotatory speed of the driven shaft of the first brake-clutch unit, systems being provided for establishing the rotatory speed ratio.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a control unit for providing seam length control of a sewing machine which comprises: a main shaft; a sewing needle in accordance with the rotations of the main shaft for forming stitches in a work fabric which is placed on a work supporting surface so that it may be sewn; a feed dog for feeding the work fabric while passing a sewing point of the sewing needle; a work feed mechanism including a feed bar for carrying the feed dog and a feed shaft for supporting the feed carriage, the work feed mechanism being adapted to impart motions in a feeding direction to the feed dog by the reciprocating rotations of the feed shaft in accordance with the rotations of the main shaft; and mechanical adjusting means interposed between the work feed mechanism and the main shaft for adjusting a feed pitch of the feed dog by changing the reciprocating stroke of the feed shaft.

Abstract: A feed device drives a feed dog directly by a stepping motor having a predetermined number P of excitation modes, and devised so that the output shaft thereof is turned by a unit amount S when the excitation mode is changed over. A stopper is disposed so as to define the range of the horizontal feed motion of the feed dog. An excitation control means excites the stepping motor in a specific excitation mode at the start or at the end of horizontal feed operation. The specific excitation mode is one of the excitation modes in which the stepping motor is excited while the output shaft thereof is turned by an amount P.multidot.S/2 from a position where the output shaft of the stepping motor is restrained from rotation by the stopper.

Abstract: In an actuating mechanism for the hook of portable sewing machines, a hook actuating profiled cam is provided which has a pin for simultaneously actuating the hook and the material transport feed dog through an interposed linkage having an adjustable element. By providing the hook formed with an eye, a double chain stitch seam can be effected. By further providing the cam with a depression for accommodating a foot of the hook therein during an oscillation of the foot, a greatly reduced overall size becomes achievable. Thanks to the adjustable element it also becomes possible to change the stitch length.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and device for automatically carrying out an end portion of stitching so that this latter is finished at a constant distance from the edge of the material whose passage in front of a fixed point is detected by a sensor (20, 21). In accordance with the invention, during a recording operation, the number of pulses (33) counted on the appearance of the signal delivered by the sensor (20, 21) as well as the final number of pulses are recorded and during reproduction, the number of pulses recorded (33) when the signal appears from the sensor (20, 21) is substituted for the number of pulses (37) counted and the number of pulses thus reinitialized are compared with the final number of pulses (35) for controlling the sewing machine (10) forming complete stitches and possibly a last reduced stitch depending on the results of the comparison.

Abstract: There is disclosed an overedge width regulating device capable of adjusting overedge width by rotating a knob which causes both a overedge-width latch and a lower knife to move simultaneously. The device permits adjustment of the overedge-width latch independently from the lower knife and the release of the overedge-width latch during the roll hemming process. Thus, without regard to material being sewn, knitted or woven, a tight and well-balanced overedge finish is obtained while, at the same time, the overedging process is greatly improved from the viewpoint of both quality and time.

Abstract: A sewing machine capable of multiple functions including terminating stitches at a predetermined point, carrying out predetermined stitch patterns, automatic stitch pitch adjustment, stopping at preset points and thread cutting without operator intervention. These operations are controlled by means of a computer interface with the sewing machine and can carry out labeling, pocket attachment, collar attachment, cuffs etc. at preset intervals.

Abstract: Sewing machine with a control for the movement of a workholder. For the formation of edge parallel seams when sewing on labels with seam sections extending parallel to the movement axes of a cross slide system carrying the work holder, there are arranged at uniform distance from the stitch hole four transmitted light sensors, of which always only the one which can recognize the crosswise extending following edge of a seam section is switchable into readiness for operation. After a signal has been given by a sensor, the respective drive motor of the cross slide system is controlled by means of a microcomputer in such a way that the respective seam section ends exactly in the intended corner. Because of the work related feed control, a sewing program is not needed. Besides, the control automatically adapts itself to different label dimensions.

Abstract: The feeding length in a sewing machine depends on the difference between the positions of the feeder when it rises above the stitch plate and when it sinks again. In previous devices the feeder is controlled by the angular position of a guide which is kept constant during the feeding phase. According to the invention the angular position of the guide can be re-adjusted during the feeding movement. At the moment when the feeder rises above the stitch plate the angular position determines a portion of the feeding length, while the angular position at the moment when the feeder sinks again determines the rest of the feeding length.

Abstract: In a sewing machine with a device for setting the feed movement of a cloth feed by a revolving stitch regulator adjustable relative to the main shaft and comprising an eccentric which is connected to the cloth feed via a transmission and whose setting element is, after locking engagement with the housing of the sewing machine by a fixing element adjustable in stepwise setting amounts by rotation of the main shaft, and which is equipped with a display device for indicating the adjustment amount of the setting element, a pulse generator is coupled with the main shaft of the sewing machine for the visible display of the feed amount during operation of the machine. The pulse generator cooperates with markings which deliver pulses corresponding to the stepwise amounts and can be switched on via a switch actuable upon locking engagement of the setting element. The pulse generator is connected to a display unit via a pulse evaluating device.

Abstract: A double chain stitch sewing machine having a feeding device with a feed dog oscillatingly movable in and opposite to the feeding direction for producing a relative movement between a workpiece and the sewing machine. It has a needle reciprocatingly driven by a crank mechanism, at which the feeding mechanism also imparts synchronous jogging movements to the needle in order to generate a needle feed movement. The reciprocatingly and joggingly driven needle cooperates with a looper oscillatingly driven by a looper drive mechanism in parallel with the feeding direction. The looper drive mechanism is formed as a six-bar-linkage-mechanism provided at the input with a stationary pivot and at the output with a stationary pivot and provided with an intermediate pivot.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a housing with a base portion having a covering base plate and an upright standard adjacent one end of the base portion extending above the base plate and an arm portion extending out of the standard and overlying the base plate. A feed drive in the housing includes a ratchet wheel driven by the feed drive located on the arm portion which cooperates with a shuttle carried in the base portion. The feed drive includes a variable drive including an eccentric which may be shifted so as to vary the driving speed of the shuttle. The construction includes a setting device for setting the speed of the shuttle, an actuating device connected to the setting device and the variable drive so that the drive of the shuttle may be varied.

Abstract: This invention relates to a computer controlled sewing machine, and more particularly to such a sewing machine which is incorporated therein with a plurality of feed adjusting switches for giving information to a micro-computer housed in the sewing machine, in order to correct irregularities of forward and backward feed amounts.