| 摘要 |
The invention is a mounting frame 20 configured and arranged for positioning a workpiece 22 in an automated computerized embroidery machine 24. The mounting frame 20 is provided to replace the prior art hoop frame system. The mounting frame 24 supports a workpiece 22 disposed on the adhesive side 34 of the adhesive backing material 32. The mounting frame 24 is formed from sheet metal to include an upper surface 36 having an aperture 38 that extends downward through the mounting frame 24 to a mirror image, opposing lower surface 42 to define an open primary sewing field 40. With this configuration, the lower surface 42 is adapted to receive thereon adhesive backing material 32 oriented so that the adhesive side 34 is facing upward to adhere to the lower surface 42 to cover the primary sewing field 40. In operation, the workpiece 22 is placed within the primary sewing field 40 on the upward facing adhesive side 34 of the adhesive backing material 32 such that the adhesive backing material 32 forms the required backing material for the embroidery operation on the workpiece 22. Additionally, opposing portions of the mounting frame 20 define opposing support arms 48, 50 that engage the support carriage 26 such that the mounting frame 20 is secured thereto during the embroidery operation.
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