Sewing machine foot switch operating device
OwnerZebbie J. Newboldinventor
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Abstract
This disclosure pertains to an adjustable semi-stationary sewing machine foot switch operating device accommodating various sized foot switch mechanisms and including an operating treadle having a heel rest and a projection therebelow to activate the foot switch when depressed. A rectangular frame having longitudinal slots and two threaded rods provide an adjustable nest securing the foot switch therewithin. The treadle panel is hingeably affixed to the framework and is biased upwardly forming an acute angle to a lateral horizontal supporting surface.
Claims9
A sewing machine foot switch operating device comprising a foot operated treadle, an adjustable four sided rectangular frame, hinging means for hingeably affixing said treadle to said adjustable frame, adjustment means for adjusting the location of one of the sides of said four sided frame, locking means for selectively securing said one of said four sided frame to the two adjacent sides thereto of said four sided frame, an adjustable sized void for the location of a foot switch therewithin, said void contained within a portion of the length of said one side and another side parallel thereto of said four sided frame and a pair of adjustably located rods, said rods parallel to each other and parallel to said two adjacent sides, foot switch operating means for operating a foot switch when said treadle is depressed, heel rest means extending outwardly from said treadle for retention of the heel of the user.
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