Patent ID: 6715434
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: D05B,D05C

Abstract:
An embroidery sewing machine having an embroidering frame for holding a work to be stitched, a drive device including a first drive mechanism operated in synchronism with vertical reciprocation of a needle to move the embroidering frame in a first direction and a second drive mechanism operated in synchronism with vertical reciprocation of the needle to move the embroidering frame in a second direction normal to the first direction and a box for housing the drive device therein, said embroidery sewing machine comprising:(a) a means for holding said embroidering frame, the holding means being connected to one of said first and second drive mechanisms to be moved thereby as it is protruded out of the box; (b) an opening formed at said box with the dimensions defining a predetermined area for allowing the holding means to protrude therethrough and to move for embroidery stitching operation; (c) a cover means for closing said opening without being in the way of said holding means which is moved along said opening.