SEWING MACHINE FOR CONTINUOUS STRENGTH MEMBERS

Abstract

A strength member sewing machine is provided which comprises upper and lower feeder spools, a collection spool and idlers positioned on a support structure. A cord supply, a fabric shaper, a speed control and a pressure foot lift are positioned on the structure. Fabric from the spools is kept in tension with the idlers while moving toward the fabric shaper. The fabric from the upper spool is crimped while the fabric from the lower spool remains flat underneath the shaper. Between the fabric layers, pull cords are pulled through from the cord supply thru the fabric shaper. The fabric with crimps and with the pull cords inside the crimps is sewn to the fabric from the lower spool to create casings with a pull cord in the internal space of each casing. The joined fabrics with the pull cords are collected by the collection spool as a finished product.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 26, 2017
Accession Number
AD1074268

Entities

People

  • Brian K. Amaral
  • Charles A. Holicker
  • Eric A. Lee
  • Jason R. Bernier
  • Kathryn A. Best
  • Michael J. Kroger
  • Michael R. Williams
  • Robert F. Cutler

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

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  • Sensors

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  • Undersea Warfare
  • United States

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  • Electrical Engineering

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  • Space