Patent ID: 6112683
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: D05B

Abstract:
An apparatus applied to an automatic programmable sewing unit for forming darts by a folding of a piece of fabric, the apparatus comprising:a flat translation plate connectable to a feed mechanism of the sewing unit such that said plate is slidable in parallel relation to a working surface of the sewing unit;a flat lance having a plate-like extension extending transverse thereto;a first guide member having said flat lance connected by a guide bearing thereto such that said flat lance is controllably movable from said translation plate upwardly therefrom and movable downwardly thereto;a plate-like rod having a plate-like extension extending generally transverse thereto;a second guide member having said plate-like rod connected by a guide bearing thereto such that said second guide member is controllably movable from said translation plate upwardly therefrom and movable downwardly thereto, said plate-like rod having an edge in spaced relation to an edge of said flat lance;a channel formed in said flat lance and having an opening at a surface of said flat lance; andpneumatic means connected to said channel for passing pressurized air through said channel to separate fabric from a surface of said flat lance.