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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2006
Akie Ukai, Nagoya, JP;
Hiroaki Fukao, Kasugai, JP;
Masayuki Hori, Gifu, JP;
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya, JP;
Abstract
An embroidery unit including a first switch mechanism rotating a Y-direction drive mechanism driving a carriage having a detachable embroidery frame holding a workpiece cloth connected thereto from the embroidery position to the upright position taking a vertical disposition, a second switch mechanism switching the Y-direction drive mechanism from the upright position to the stored position situated along a side surface of the unit body. Further, the upper surface of the exterior cover of the Y-direction cover and the upper surface of the bed are arranged to be substantially at level when the Y-direction drive mechanism is switched to the stored position.