Abstract

A feed mechanism for a sewing machine, either separate from the rest of the machine or incorporated as a part thereof, greatly improves quality of sewn products, permits a multitude of stitches and increases production rates with less labor content.

IPC Classes  ?

• D05B 3/04 - Sewing apparatus or machines with mechanism for lateral movement of the needle or the work or both for making ornamental pattern seams, for sewing buttonholes, for reinforcing openings, or for fastening articles, e.g. buttons, by sewing with mechanisms for work feed
• D05B 19/16 - Control of workpiece movement, e.g. modulation of travel of feed dog
• D05B 27/08 - Work-feeding means for sewing machines with feed dogs having horizontal and vertical movements with differential feed motions
• D05B 27/16 - Work-feeding means for sewing machines with rotary circular feed members with differential feed motions
• D05B 27/10 - Work-feeding means for sewing machines with rotary circular feed members