Tool for supporting a workpiece on an embroidery machine
AssigneeCreateMe Technologies LLC
InventorDavid Bennet Matten
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Abstract
A device for providing support for a workpiece on an embroidery machine. The device has a base that is configured to fit on a rod of the embroidery machine, wherein the rod of the embroidery machine is located beneath a bobbin arm. First and second sides extend upward from the base and form a channel therebetween, the channel being configured to receive the bobbin arm of the embroidery machine. The first and second sides have upper edges that are configured to provide a support structure for a workpiece placed thereon, and preferably extend to a height that is substantially the same height as a top of the bobbin arm.
Claims16
A tool for use with an embroidery machine, the tool comprising:
- a base configured to attach to an embroidery machine;
- first and second sides extending from the base and defining a channel therebetween and having edges configured to provide a support structure for a workpiece to be embroidered, the channel being configured to allow a bobbin arm of the embroidery machine to pass therethrough;
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- a rear shaft collar, a front shaft collar and a compression spring, wherein the rear shaft collar and the front shaft collar are configured fit around and engage a rod of the embroidery machine, and the compression spring is configured to fit around the rod of the embroidery machine.
A tool for use with an embroidery machine, the tool comprising:
- a base configured to be attached to the embroidery machine, the base configured to temporarily support a workpiece to be embroidered prior to embroidery machine grippers grabbing the workpiece;
- the base having first and second sides configured to allow a bobbin arm of the embroidery machine to pass there-between;
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- a rear shaft collar;
- a front shaft collar;
- and a compression spring;
- wherein the compression spring is configured to fit between the rear shaft collar and the front shaft collar, and wherein the rear shaft collar and front shaft collar are configured to engage the center rod and the compression spring is configured to wrap around the center rod.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.