18522144. SEWING MACHINE EXTERNAL UNIT simplified abstract (JUKI CORPORATION)

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SEWING MACHINE EXTERNAL UNIT

Organization Name

JUKI CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Takeshi Asami of Tokyo (JP)

Yoshiaki Abe of Tokyo (JP)

Masaru Yamada of Tokyo (JP)

Eiichi Karasawa of Tokyo (JP)

Toshiaki Sakaeda of Tokyo (JP)

Takashi Shibuya of Tokyo (JP)

Honoka Iimura of Tokyo (JP)

Naofumi Fukuba of Tokyo (JP)

SEWING MACHINE EXTERNAL UNIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18522144 titled 'SEWING MACHINE EXTERNAL UNIT

Simplified Explanation

The disclosure improves the quality of seams in sewing using a sewing machine, and includes: a holder holding fabric; a driver being detachable from a bed of a sewing machine and driving the holder along an upper surface of the bed; a position detector detecting a position of a sewing needle of the sewing machine in an up-down direction; and a controller controlling driving of the holder, which is performed by the driver, based on a detection result of the position detector.

  • Holder holding fabric
  • Driver driving the holder along the bed of the sewing machine
  • Position detector detecting the position of the sewing needle
  • Controller controlling the driving of the holder based on the detection result

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in the textile industry for improving the quality and efficiency of sewing processes.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of inconsistent seam quality in sewing, ensuring precise and accurate stitching.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved seam quality, increased productivity, and enhanced control over the sewing process.

Potential Commercial Applications

One potential commercial application of this technology is in garment manufacturing, where precise and high-quality seams are essential for producing high-end clothing.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art in this field may include inventions related to automated sewing machines and devices designed to improve stitching accuracy and efficiency.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact the overall speed of the sewing process?

The article does not provide information on whether the technology affects the speed of sewing operations.

Are there any limitations to the types of fabrics that can be used with this technology?

The article does not address whether certain fabrics may be incompatible with the system.


Original Abstract Submitted

The disclosure improves the quality of seams in sewing using a sewing machine, and includes: a holder holding fabric; a driver being detachable from a bed of a sewing machine and driving the holder along an upper surface of the bed; a position detector detecting a position of a sewing needle of the sewing machine in an up-down direction; and a controller controlling driving of the holder, which is performed by the driver, based on a detection result of the position detector.