Patent ID: 8578871
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: D05B

Abstract:
1. An automated flanging machine, comprising: a table adapted to support a work panel, wherein at least a portion of a bottom surface of the work panel is in contact with at least a portion of a top surface of the table; a sewing head mounted directly adjacent to the table, the sewing head for performing a sewing operation on the work panel; at least one turning arm mounted adjacent to the table, adapted to selectively turn the work panel on the table; and a rear conveyor mounted adjacent to the table, the rear conveyor comprising a conveyor belt and a conveyor pressure skid, wherein the rear conveyor is adapted to selectively move the work panel on the table, wherein the conveyor belt is adapted to engage against at least a portion of the bottom surface of the work panel, and further wherein the conveyor pressure skid is adapted to engage against at least a portion of a top surface of the work panel.