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UNISON FEED [3 records]

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Record 1 2000-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Machines
DEF

This term is used in two different ways. One usage of this term is its application to any of two or more feed systems working in combination. A second usage of this term is to describe the uncommon feed system of a vibrating presser foot or alternating presser feet, along with needle feed, and a drop feed or feed dog, working in combination, but operating from a one-piece frame.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à coudre
DEF

Ce système comporte une combinaison de trois sortes d'entraînements : par griffes, aiguille et pied presseur.

Key term(s)
  • entraînement unisson

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Machines
DEF

Mechanical foot or bit, with teeth or friction surface or a smooth surface, that transports or assists in the transport of material. Often a foot working in unison with a drop feed. Has a directional movement in which the material is fed. May push downwards into the material to capture material between itself and another feed component or against the bed or a plate on the bed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à coudre

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Machines
OBS

Wheel feed : A rotary wheel with a movement in the direction of feed. Incorporates a friction surface or clamping surface that feeds or assists in feeding the goods. Has either an intermittent motion or a continuous motion. Continuous motion wheel feed must work in unison with a needle feed.

Key term(s)
  • upper wheel feed

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à coudre
Key term(s)
  • entraînement par roue supérieure

Spanish

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