Method and apparatus for automatically finishing the end of a binding strip
AssigneeKlear-Vu Corporation
InventorAnthony R. Moniz
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Abstract
Prior to being introduced into a sewing machine, an elongated binding strip passes through a plow where it is folded lengthwise to create a recess into which the edge of an article to be bound is received. The strip is trimmed by a cutter to a length longer than the edge to be bound. The trailing end portion of the strip is then folded widthwise, around a retractable rod, by a moveable guide and guided into a plow entrance, after the rod is retracted. The trailing end portion overlaps the leading end portion of the strip as it is sewn to the article, such that only the finished end of the strip is visible.
Claims26
A method for automatically finishing an end of a binding strip adapted to be attached along the edge of an article, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) creating a recess in the strip to receive the edge of the article;
- (b) cutting the strip to form a trailing end portion;
- (c) folding the trailing end portion of the strip over itself;
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- (d) attaching the strip along the edge of the article, with the trailing end portion of the strip overlapping a leading end portion.
A method for automatically finishing a end of a binding strip adapted to be attached along the edge of an article, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) moving the strip;
- (b) folding the strip lengthwise as it is moved to create a recess adapted to receive the edge of the article;
- (c) forming a trailing end portion of the strip by cutting the strip to a length greater than the edge of the article to be bound;
- (d) folding a trailing end portion of the strip widthwise;
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- (e) attaching the strip over the edge of the article with the trailing end portion of the strip overlapping a leading end portion.
Apparatus for automatically finishing an exposed end of a binding strip, the binding strip being adapted to be attached along the edge of an article, comprising means for folding the strip lengthwise;
- means for cutting the strip to form a trailing end portion;
- means for folding the trailing end portion of the strip widthwise;
- and means for attaching the strip along the edge of the article, with the trailing end portion of the strip overlapping a leading end portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.