Patent ID: 6240863
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: D05C

Abstract:
A one-piece mounting frame arranged and configured for positioning a workpiece in an automated computerized embroidery machine of the type having a support carriage with tooling pins for supporting and precisely locating thereon a common two-piece hoop frame that maintains a workpiece and backing material in correct position within the embroidery machine, the mounting frame being constructed to secure and support, within an embroidery machine during the embroidery operation, adhesive backing material that includes at least one adhesive side, and a workpiece disposed adjacent to the adhesive side of the backing material, the mounting frame comprising:an upper surface having an aperture that extends downward through the mounting frame to define a primary sewing field;a similarly shaped, mirror image, opposing lower surface, the aperture extending downward to the lower surface such that an endless sidewall surface is defined by the aperture between the upper surface and the lower surface, the lower surface adapted to receive thereon adhesive backing material oriented so that the adhesive side is facing upward to adhere to the lower surface to cover the primary sewing field, wherein the workpiece is placed within the primary sewing field on the upward facing adhesive side of the adhesive backing material such that the adhesive backing material forms the required backing material for the embroidery operation on the workpiece; andwherein the mounting frame includes opposing support arms disposed to engage the support carriage such that the mounting frame is secured thereto during the embroidery operation.