IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0941743
(2004-09-15)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
10 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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An improved quilting machine includes a table having a carriage for supporting a sewing machine on the table and translating the sewing machine in two axes, a quilting rack for supporting one or more layers of fabric in a substantially planer orientation relative to the sewing machine, and foldable
An improved quilting machine includes a table having a carriage for supporting a sewing machine on the table and translating the sewing machine in two axes, a quilting rack for supporting one or more layers of fabric in a substantially planer orientation relative to the sewing machine, and foldable legs. The quilting rack is suspended above the table on a rotatable vertical support, and is easily adjustable without tools for positioning the fabric in a convenient orientation for machine quilting, hand sewing, or access to the table. A lamp is attached through a flexible assembly to the carriage for directing illumination to the sewing machine. The lamp moves with the carriage so that illumination tracks the sewing machine. The quilting rack and legs are foldable and, combined with the rotatable vertical support, provide for convenient transportation and storage of the quilting machine.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A quilting apparatus for guiding a sewing machine relative to at least one layer of fabric, the quilting apparatus comprising: a table having a working surface; a quilting rack configured to selectively take in and pay out the fabric in a substantially planar orientation defi
What is claimed is: 1. A quilting apparatus for guiding a sewing machine relative to at least one layer of fabric, the quilting apparatus comprising: a table having a working surface; a quilting rack configured to selectively take in and pay out the fabric in a substantially planar orientation defined by lateral and longitudinal dimensions, the quilting rack being mountable with respect to the working surface; a carriage assembly supported by the working surface and configured to selectively transport the sewing machine with respect to the fabric along the lateral and longitudinal dimensions of the quilting rack; at least one vertical support being rotatably connected to the table relative to an end of the at least one vertical support, the quilting rack being rotatably mounted to the at least one vertical support; wherein a horizontal tilted position of the quilting rack is selectively adjustable in the lateral dimension of the working surface by selectively rotating the at least one vertical support at the table connection, said quilting rack having a vertical mode distal the sewing machine to expose the working surface; wherein a vertical height of the quilting rack is selectively adjustable with respect to the working surface by a movable mount to the at least one vertical support to allow a transport mode flat against the table; and wherein a tilt of the quilting rack is selectively adjustable with respect to the working surface by selectively rotating the quilting rack on the at least one vertical support. 2. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the carriage assembly comprises: a first carriage component configured to transport the sewing machine along the longitudinal dimension of the quilting rack; a track configured to mount on the working surface and restrict movement of the first carriage component to the direction defined by the longitudinal dimension of the quilting rack; the first carriage component having wheels configured to move along the track; a second carriage component supportably mounted in relation to the first carriage component and being movable with respect thereto, the second carriage component configured to transport the sewing machine along the lateral dimension of the quilting rack; the first carriage component having an upper surface, the upper surface having a track formed along a length thereof and configured to restrict movement of the second carriage component to the direction defined by the lateral dimension of the quilting rack; and the second carriage having wheels configured to move along the length of the track formed on the upper surface of the first carriage component. 3. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 1 further comprising a lamp configured to mount on the carriage assembly. 4. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the table further comprises one or more legs, the one or more legs configured to support the table, wherein the one or more legs are adapted to fold to about the plane of the table for storage and transport. 5. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the quilting rack comprises at least one support member having a length extending along the longitudinal dimension, the support member being configured to act as a spool for storing at least a portion of the fabric thereon, wherein the length of the support member is selectively adjustable to the length of the working surface. 6. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein the quilting rack further comprises two opposing end plates extending along the lateral dimension, each of the end plates comprising receiving apertures formed therein and at a spaced-apart relationship to each other, wherein the receiving apertures are configured to engageably receive the support members. 7. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 6, wherein the support member comprises opposing ends having a locking member adapted to selectively lock relative to the receiving apertures of the opposing end plates. 8. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 5 further comprising a locking mechanism configured to restrict rotation of the support member in a single direction. 9. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 1 further comprising a height adjustment assembly configured to facilitate height adjustment of the quilting rack with respect to the working surface. 10. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 9, wherein the height adjustment assembly comprises at least one vertical support configured to selectively engage the quilting rack. 11. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 10, wherein the at least one vertical support comprises a slotted opening. 12. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 11, wherein the quilting rack comprises an adjustable mechanism configured to engage the slotted opening of the at least one vertical support. 13. A quilting apparatus for guiding a sewing machine relative to at least one layer of fabric, the quilting apparatus comprising: a table having a working surface; a quilting rack configured to selectively take in and pay out the fabric in a substantially planar orientation defined by lateral and longitudinal dimensions, the quilting rack being mountable with respect to the working surface; a carriage assembly supported by the working surface and configured to selectively transport the sewing machine with respect to the fabric along the lateral and longitudinal dimensions of the quilting rack; a first manually operated fastener; a second manually operated fastener; a vertical support wherein the vertical support is rotatably connected to the table relative to an end of the vertical support by the first manually operated fastener, and the quilting rack is rotatably mounted to the vertical support by the second manually operated fastener; wherein a horizontal position of the quilting rack is selectively adjustable in the lateral dimension of the working surface by selectively rotating the at least one vertical support; wherein a vertical position of the quilting rack is selectively adjustable with respect to the working surface by selectively mounting the quilting rack to the at least one vertical support; and wherein a tilt of the quilting rack is selectively adjustable with respect to the working surface by selectively rotating the quilting rack on the at least one vertical support. 14. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 13 further comprising a lamp assembly connected to the carriage assembly. 15. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 14, wherein the lamp assembly includes a flexible arm, the flexible arm connected at an end to the lamp assembly and connected at another end to the movable carriage. 16. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 14, wherein the lamp assembly is secured to a portion of the movable carriage, movable in one axis. 17. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 14, wherein the lamp assembly is secured to a portion of the movable carriage, movable in two axes. 18. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 14, wherein the table further comprises one or more legs, the one or more legs configured to support the table, wherein the legs are adapted to fold to about the plane of the table for storage and transport. 19. A quilting apparatus for supporting at least one layer of fabric in multiple positions relative to a movable sewing machine, the quilting apparatus comprising: a table configured to support the movable sewing machine; one or more legs configured to support the table; a quilting rack configured to selectively pay out and take in the one or more layers of fabric in a substantially planner configuration; a first vertical support; a second vertical support; the first vertical support rotatably connected to the table by a manually operated fastener relative to an end of the first vertical support; the second vertical support rotatably connected to the table by another manually operated fastener relative to an end of the second vertical support; the first vertical support rotatably connected by another manually operated fastener to the quilting rack; the second vertical support rotatably connected by another manually operated fastener to the quilting rack; wherein the manually operated fastener connecting the first vertical support to the table and the manually operated fastener connecting the second vertical support to the table enable a user to rotate the first vertical support and the second vertical support to position the quilting rack horizontally, wherein the manually operated fastener connecting the first vertical support to the quilting rack and the manually operated fastener connecting the second vertical support to the quilting rack enable the user to tilt the quilting rack and to position the quilting rack vertically relative to the table; and wherein the user may conveniently position the quilting rack for quilting with the movable sewing machine, for manual quilting, in a position for full access to the table with the quilting rack vertical, and in a transport mode with the one or more legs against the table. 20. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 19, wherein the one or more legs are adapted to fold to about the plane of the table for storage and transport. 21. A quilting apparatus for supporting and moving a sewing machine relative to at least one layer of fabric, the quilting apparatus comprising: a table; a movable carriage configured to move in two axes relative to a surface of the table, the movable carriage adapted to support the sewing machine; a quilting rack configured to selectively pay out and take in the one or more layers of fabric in a substantially planner orientation relative to the sewing machine on the movable carriage; at least one vertical support rotatably connected at an end to the table and rotatably connected to the quilting rack; and one or more legs configured to support the table, the one or more legs foldable into about the plane of the table for storage and transportation. 22. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 21, wherein the at least one vertical support is adapted to rotate to selectively place the quilting rack at two or more positions horizontally. 23. The quilting apparatus as defined in claim 21 further comprising a lamp configured to mount on the movable carriage. 24. A method for guiding a sewing machine relative to at least one layer of fabric mounted on a quilting rack, the method comprising the steps of: paying out the fabric in a substantially planar orientation with the quilting rack defined by lateral and longitudinal dimensions; mounting the quilting rack with respect to a working surface; guiding the sewing machine with respect to the fabric along both the lateral and longitudinal dimensions of the quilting rack by means of a carriage assembly supported by the working surface; connecting at least one vertical support rotatably to the table relative to an end of the at least one vertical support; mounting the quilting rack rotatably to the at least one vertical support; adjusting a horizontal position of the quilting rack selectively in the lateral dimension of the working surface by rotating the at least one vertical support selectively; adjusting a vertical position of the quilting rack selectively with respect to the working surface by mounting the quilting rack selectively to the at least one vertical support; and adjusting a tilt of the quilting rack selectively with respect to the working surface by selectively rotating the quilting rack on the at least one vertical support.
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