| 摘要 |
<p>An automated sewing system and method for overedge sewing a cuff edge (32) of a knit glove (20) to inhibit the glove cuff edge for unraveling is disclosed. The present invention permits an overedge sewing pattern (30) to be sewn into the seam thereby locking the stitches. The oversew pattern length and run-off angle is maintained consistent between workpieces and is predetermined. A length of thread chain extending from the sewn cuff edge and the length of thread chain remaining on the finished glove is automatically controlled by the present invention. A control circuit (160) operates the sewing machine to progressively advance the cuff edge of the glove through the sewing instrumentalities. The circuit includes a central processing unit (162) which receives inputs from sources such as edge guide sensor (120) and label index sensor (196) and which directs outputs to components such as puller solenoid (184) and tensioning driver (144) thereby automatically controlling the overedge sewing pattern.</p> |
