SEWING MACHINE FOR CONTINUOUS STRENGTH MEMBERS

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Abstract:

A strength member sewing machine is provided which comprises upper and lower feeder spools, a collection spool and idlers positioned on a support structure. A cord supply, a fabric shaper, a speed control and a pressure foot lift are positioned on the structure. Fabric from the spools is kept in tension with the idlers while moving toward the fabric shaper. The fabric from the upper spool is crimped while the fabric from the lower spool remains flat underneath the shaper. Between the fabric layers, pull cords are pulled through from the cord supply thru the fabric shaper. The fabric with crimps and with the pull cords inside the crimps is sewn to the fabric from the lower spool to create casings with a pull cord in the internal space of each casing. The joined fabrics with the pull cords are collected by the collection spool as a finished product.

Author(s):
Kroger, Michael J. ; Amaral, Brian K. ; Cutler, Robert F. ; Williams, Michael R. ; Holicker, Charles A. ; Lee, Eric A. ; Bernier, Jason R. ; Best, Kathryn A.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER NEWPORT United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,26 Sep 2017,26 Sep 2017
Pagination:
0037

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-15/715,197
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
towed, towed arrays, assembly, patent applications, manufacturing, arrays, inventions, prototypes, vibration, production, materials, electronics, hand cranks, patents
Field(s)/Group(s):
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems
Keyword(s):
sewing machine, upper and lower feeder spools, cord supply, fabric shaper, cords
Report Date:
2017 Sep 26
Creation Date:
2019 Jun 06