APPARATUS FOR STITCHING VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENTS

摘要

An apparatus for stitching a component is provided. The apparatus includes an awl bar assembly coupled to a first drive device. The awl bar assembly is moved from a first position to a second position along the stitch path with an external drive device. A second drive device is coupled to the first drive device. A needle bar assembly is provided having a needle. The needle moves between an inserted and a withdrawn position, the needle bar assembly being pivotally coupled to the second drive device, the needle bar assembly moves from the first position to the second position with the same external drive device driving the awl bar assembly. A biasing member is coupled to the needle bar assembly, the biasing member being arranged to pivot and align the needle bar assembly in the second position in response to the needle bar being moved to the withdrawn position.

主权项

1. An apparatus for stitching an interior component, comprising:
a first drive device; an awl bar assembly coupled to the first drive device, the awl bar assembly having an awl configured to be moved from a withdrawn position to an inserted position with the first drive device; a second drive device operably coupled to the first drive device; a needle bar assembly having a needle, the needle movable between an inserted and a withdrawn position, the needle bar assembly being pivotally coupled to the second drive device; and a biasing member coupled to the needle bar assembly, the biasing member being arranged to pivot and align the needle bar assembly in response to the needle being moved to the withdrawn position.