Apparatus for generating a spreading information tape
AssigneeP-M Acquisition Corp.
InventorsJacob Weiselfish, Michael T. Silva
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Abstract
An apparatus automatically generates a tape having splice area and other markings which indicate acceptable splice points on a length of fabric from which garment pattern pieces are to be cut. The apparatus includes a computer for calculating splice and other pertinent points on a fabric layup. The apparatus also includes a controller for receiving printing commands from the computer. The apparatus also includes a printer responsive to signals from the controller for quickly and accurately printing on the tape splice information and data identifying the marker for which the splice point indicating tape was generated. The apparatus also includes a tape advance system for advancing the tape from a supply roll to the printer and then to a takeup roll.
Claims9
An apparatus for generating a strip containing spreading information for a length of fabric from which one or more pieces will be cut, comprising:
- a computer including means for calculating said spreading information, and means for generating printer commands;
- a controller, said controller including a processor responsive to said printer commands for generating printer control signals and tape advance control signals;
- a printer responsive to the printer control signals for printing said information on the strip;
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- tape advance means responsive to the tape advance control signals for advancing the strip through said printer such that said information can be printed on the strip at desired intervals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.