摘要 |
This invention relates to a method and equipment for handling and treating material segments which are connected in endless fashion or are to be treated and reconnected in the same manner. The method and apparatus for handling connected segments includes feeding the segments through a material feeding section which positively and sequentially moves the connected segments in alignment along a predetermined path of travel and separates the segments by a cutter for subsequent handling by related machinery. The method and apparatus for treating the separated and aligned segments includes introducing the segments sequentially to programmed sewing instrumentalities suitably adapted to sew or stitch a preselected design across each of the segments, the segment being selectively positioned with respect to the sewing instrumentalities by suitable means.
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