Work-sheet feed device for sewing machine

A work-sheet feed device for a sewing apparatus, comprising:

• an X-Y moving mechanism that freely moves a carriage in an X-Y plane;
• a frame holder to which a work-sheet holding frame is to be attached;
• and
• a coupling mechanism that couples the frame holder to the carriage such that the frame holder is pivotally movable in a substantially vertical direction.

A work-sheet feed device for a sewing apparatus, comprising:

• a movable member that extends in a horizontal plane in a first direction that is perpendicular to a cylinder bed of the sewing apparatus;
• a first feed mechanism that moves the movable member in a second direction parallel to the cylinder bed;
• a carriage mounted on the movable member;
• a second feed mechanism that moves the carriage in the first direction relative to the movable member;
• a frame holder to which a work-sheet holding frame is to be attached;
• a holder support that is coupled with and supports the frame holder;
• a coupling member that is attached to the carriage such that the coupling member and the carriage are movable as a unit, the coupling member coupling the holder support to the carriage;
• and
• a coupling mechanism that couples a proximal end portion of the holder support to the coupling member such that the holder support is pivotally movable about an axis parallel to said first direction.

A work-sheet feed-device for a sewing machine, comprising:

• at least one work-sheet holding frame;
• a feed mechanism for moving the at least one work-sheet holding frame in a first direction and a second direction transverse to the first direction, the feed mechanism including a movable member extending in the first direction;
• a mounting mechanism mounted to the movable member, the mounting mechanism movable in the first direction, and
• a holding mechanism pivotably and adjustably, in a vertical direction, mounted to the mounting mechanism, the at least one work-sheet holding frame mounted to the holding mechanism.