Patent ID: 7383780
Filing Date: 2008-06-10
Classification: D05B

Abstract:
1. A tape edge applicator workstation for applying a tape edge material about peripheral edges of a mattress, comprising: a support table having an elongated conveyor mechanism for moving the mattress along a sewing path; a tape edge applicator for applying a tape edge material about the edges of the mattress; and a turning mechanism for engaging and turning the mattress with respect to a sewing needle of the tape edge applicator to enable continued sewing along a next adjacent edge of the mattress; wherein the conveyor mechanism comprises an elongated conveyor belt extended about upstream and downstream rolls and having an increased length to provide a slack portion therein, and at least one take-up roll moveable into engagement with the slack portion of the conveyor belt to substantially reduce the slack portion and maintain a tension in the conveyor during operation and out of engagement with the conveyor to release the slack portion for ease of replacement of the conveyor belt.