Embroidery frame transfer device

An embroidery frame transfer device, comprising:

• an embroidery frame that holds a workpiece cloth;
• a carriage that supports the embroidery frame by detachable attachment;
• a Y-direction transfer mechanism that has a first end and a second end and that moves the carriage in a first direction represented as a Y-direction;
• an X-direction transfer mechanism that supports the first end of the Y-direction transfer mechanism from below and that transfers the Y-direction transfer mechanism in a second direction represented as an X-direction orthogonal to the Y-direction;
• a cover element that contains therein the X-direction transfer mechanism and that has an upper surface situated below the Y-direction transfer mechanism;
• a support structure provided at the second end of the Y-direction transfer mechanism and that is placed in contact with the upper surface of the cover element to support the Y-direction transfer mechanism;
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• an elastic element that presses the support structure against the cover element such that the support structure maintains contact with the upper surface of the cover element.