초록 ▼

An adapter plate for a computer-controlled embroidering machine which allows the use of the embroidering machine for both embroidering flat and tubular goods and caps without removing the cap driver. The adapter plate is attached to the X-axis drive system of the embroidering machine and includes a

An adapter plate for a computer-controlled embroidering machine which allows the use of the embroidering machine for both embroidering flat and tubular goods and caps without removing the cap driver. The adapter plate is attached to the X-axis drive system of the embroidering machine and includes a base plate which is provided with a cloth spreading frame for holding a workpiece. The cloth spreading frame is mounted to the base plate in a position which holds the workpiece over a cut out formed in one edge of the base plate, the cut out allowing access to a workpiece which is secured to the cap driver when the cloth spreading frame is not being used to hold a flat or tubular workpiece.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An adapter plate for a machine for embroidering a workpiece, said embroidering machine comprising a drive system for moving a carriage to which the workpiece is mounted along an axis for embroidering thereon, comprising:a base plate;a mount integral with said base plate

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An adapter plate for a machine for embroidering a workpiece, said embroidering machine comprising a drive system for moving a carriage to which the workpiece is mounted along an axis for embroidering thereon, comprising:a base plate;a mount integral with said base plate for attaching said base plate to the carriage of the embroidering machine;a cloth spreading frame mounted to said base plate for holding a workpiece thereto;a cut out in said base plate, the workpiece being held over the cut out by said cloth spreading frame; anda bend formed in said base plate between said mount and said cut out for lowering said cloth spreading frame relative to said mount.