GARMENT FASTENER ASSEMBLING APPARATUS WITH RAM-DRIVEN POSITION INDICATOR

摘要

A garment-fastener assembling apparatus includes a drive mechanism (17) for reciprocating an optical position indicator (16) toward and away from an indicating position located in registry with the path of movement of a punch (13). The drive mechanism (16) is constructed to operate under direct control of the movement of the ram (29) so that the position indicator (16) is reciprocated without interference with the punch (13) or any other movable part of the apparatus and without causing prolongation of the cycle time of the apparatus.