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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2015
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken, JP;
Harumi Kobayashi, Nagoya, JP;
Katsuhisa Hasegawa, Kasugai, JP;
BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Nagoya, JP;
Abstract
An embroidery frame includes a mounting portion, an annular portion, a rotation member, a first guide portion, an extending portion, and a drive mechanism. The mounting portion is mounted on a carriage of a sewing machine. The annular portion holds a work cloth. The rotation member is formed in an annular shape and is supported by the annular portion. The rotation member rotates in a circumference direction of the annular portion. The first guide portion is provided on the rotation member and has a first penetrating portion. A through hole is formed in the first penetrating portion. A string-like material to be supplied for sewing is inserted through the first penetrating portion. The extending portion is formed on the annular portion and extends toward the outside in a radial direction of the annular portion. The drive mechanism is provided on the extending portion and rotates the rotation member.