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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 1998
Filed:
Feb. 28, 1997
Masaki Shimizu, Toyoake, JP;
Akio Takahashi, Gifu, JP;
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya, JP;
Abstract
A sewing machine capable of cutting only a needle thread without cutting a bobbin thread during the middle of stitching operation for changing the needle thread with another needle thread. A thread cutting motor is driven independent of a sewing machine motor. A rotary hook control unit is provided for controlling rotation of a rotary hook as well as driving mode of the thread cutting motor in relation to a rotation of a spindle. A thread cutting mechanism including a movable blade pivotably driven by the thread cutting motor is provided between the rotary hook and a throat plate. If the movable blade is moved from its maximum pivot position to a stand-by position, both needle thread and bobbin thread are cut at the final number of stitch. If the movable blade is moved from a needle thread cutting position to the stand-by position, only the needle thread can be cut.