Patent ID: 6192816
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: D05B

Abstract:
Apparatus for forming an in-turned hem fold at the end of a trouser leg, which comprises(a) spaced apart supporting members for engaging an end portion of the trouser leg internally at opposite sides,(b) at least one of said supporting members being movable laterally to place said trouser leg under circumferential tension,(c) at least outer end portions of said supporting members being of a generally semi-cylindrical configuration, having convex surfaces facing outwardly for supporting end portions of said trouser leg, and having concave surfaces facing inwardly,(d) fold forming elements associated with each of said outer end portions and initially positioned in axially spaced relation with respect to said outer end portions,(e) said fold forming elements having a laterally outwardly facing convex contour generally corresponding to the inwardly facing concave surfaces of said outer end portions, and(f) means for moving said fold forming elements axially with respect to said outer end portions to a position laterally adjacent thereto, inside of and confronting said concave surfaces for forming an internal hem fold of trouser fabric around said outer end portions.