Abstract:
A sewing machine has a frame formed of a base, a column, a lower free arm having an upper working surface, an upper arm and a head. A retractable shelf is connected to the base by a set of articulated parts comprising panels hinged to three sides of the shelf and arms pivoted to the base at one end and articulated to an intermediate point along the height of each panel at the other end. The shelf is displaceable between an operative level in which it fits around the lower free arm at the working surface thereof and a retracted level below the lower free arm to allow access thereto. Flaps are also hinged to the shelf and can, when the shelf is at the operative level, be folded in line with the panels against the frame to form a case therewith. In both operative and inoperative levels of the shelf, the flaps can be folded down to allow access to the machine for operation thereof.
Abstract:
A SEWING MACHINE BASE COMPRISES TWO LONGITUDINAL SUPPORTS THAT ENABLE THE FREE LOWER ARM TO BE SET NEARER THE TABLE SURFACE. TWO SIDE FLAPS HINGED TO THESE SUPPORTS BY MEANS OF SIDE PANELS CAN TAKE ONE POSITION IN WHICH THEY ENLARGE THE
FREE ARM UPPER FACE AND ANOTHER POSITION IN WHICH THEY COMPLETELY EXPOSE THE FREE ARM.
Abstract:
A sewing machine accessory is provided with two side flaps and a front flap and also has a flat top surface which cooperates with the upper face of the free lower arm of the sewing machine when the accessory is slipped thereon, to thereby provide an enlarged work surface. The flaps can be raised to enclose the machine when it is not in use.
Abstract:
A sewing machine has two flaps hinged on respective sides of the free lower arm of the machine so that when the flaps are raised, they enclose the head of the machine and when they are lowered, they expose the head for use. The hinge means of each flap is slidable in a related groove extending along the upper face of the lower arm and into the pedestal so that each of the flaps can be slid away from the end of the free lower arm to permit tubular pieces of material to be slipped over said arm and have a sewing operation performed thereon.
Abstract:
Two wing members that enlarge the upper face of the free lower arm of the sewing machine can be swung out of the way, along with any auxiliary parts enclosing said arm, to expose the arm for sewing tubular pieces.
Abstract:
Two internally threaded electrically insulating sleeves are mounted in respective holes in the motor housing. Screws, passing through respective holes in respective feet of a bracket rigid with the sewing machine casing, are threaded into a respective sleeve. Each sleeve includes a flange and lip to ensure electrical insulation between the housing and bracket and to prevent the sleeve from turning with the motor as the latter is swung about the axle composed of the screws and sleeves.
Abstract:
A variable-resistance foot control device for regulating the speed of an electric motor is particularly useful for sewing machines. It has a casing containing the variable-resistance element and a speed selection slider. The actuating member comprises a cover which pivots on a vertical axle against the action of a return spring which is fixed between the casing and said axle. The casing has a peripheral collar which the skirt of the cover surrounds and an annular support surface provided on the inside of the cover faces the collar. The slider is carried by a hinged lever actuated by turning the foot on the cover, whereby a pin and groove mechanism pivots the lever and moves the slider into contact with the contact points on the variableresistance element.
Abstract:
A free-arm type sewing machine is provided with a pair of side flaps and an end flap which are pivotally connected to a troughlike member integral with the sewing machine base and spaced from the free lower arm. In their uppermost position the flaps are retained against the head and upper arm of the machine to form an enclosure for the head and sides of the upper arm. The two side flaps are free to slide and pivot in a hinge arrangement so that they can be lowered and their upper angularly bent edges can either be placed adjacent the side edges of the free lower arm to form an enlarged work surface or be pulled away from the arm to expose the latter for the sewing of tubular pieces.