A height adjustable sewing machine support and storage system operates with a sewing machine, as a height adjustable working surface with storage capacity. The system comprises a supportive frame, upon which rests a work surface. A sewing machine is mounted or positioned on a height adjustable platform, which is selectively adjustable in height relative to the work surface. The height adjustable platform locks into a fixed height, coplanar or below the work surface, through selective engagement with ridged brackets. A hinged side platform hingedly articulates about the left or right edge of the work surface through a drop leaf configuration. A support bracket locks the hinged side platform into a coplanar arrangement with the work surface. A lower storage bin positions below the proximal edge of the work surface, and a plurality of shelves position below, and directly to the right or left of the work surface for storage.

A height adjustable sewing machine support and storage system operates with a sewing machine, as a height adjustable working surface with storage capacity. The system comprises a supportive frame, upon which rests a work surface. A sewing machine is mounted or positioned on a height adjustable platform, which is selectively adjustable in height relative to the work surface. The height adjustable platform locks into a fixed height, coplanar or below the work surface, through selective engagement with ridged brackets. A hinged side platform hingedly articulates about the left or right edge of the work surface through a drop leaf configuration. A support bracket locks the hinged side platform into a coplanar arrangement with the work surface. A lower storage bin positions below the proximal edge of the work surface, and a plurality of shelves position below, and directly to the right or left of the work surface for storage.

An apparatus has a plurality of needle assemblies. Each needle assembly has a needle defining a groove, and an attachment medium for attaching a first piece of fabric to a second piece of fabric, the attachment medium being discharged though the groove. The apparatus has a framework supporting the plurality of needle assemblies, the framework defining one or more tracks for actuating each needle assembly of the plurality of needle assemblies in at least one dimension. The apparatus has a mechanism configured to force insertion of the needle of each needle assembly of the plurality of needle assemblies through the first piece of fabric and the second piece of fabric, and trigger each needle assembly of the plurality of needle assemblies to simultaneously discharge the attachment medium through the first piece of fabric and the second piece of fabric.

An apparatus has a plurality of needle assemblies. Each needle assembly has a needle defining a groove, and an attachment medium for attaching a first piece of fabric to a second piece of fabric, the attachment medium being discharged though the groove. The apparatus has a framework supporting the plurality of needle assemblies, the framework defining one or more tracks for actuating each needle assembly of the plurality of needle assemblies in at least one dimension. The apparatus has a mechanism configured to force insertion of the needle of each needle assembly of the plurality of needle assemblies through the first piece of fabric and the second piece of fabric, and trigger each needle assembly of the plurality of needle assemblies to simultaneously discharge the attachment medium through the first piece of fabric and the second piece of fabric.

Apparatuses, systems and methods for quilting are provided. In an illustrative embodiment, a quilt support includes a platform adapted to support an embroidery machine capable of quilting a quilt sandwich. A first support arm is coupled to the platform. The first support arm is adapted to support a portion of the quilt sandwich. A second support arm is coupled to the platform. The second support arm is offset from the first support arm and adapted to support a portion of the quilt sandwich. Apparatuses, systems and methods are provided.

Apparatuses, systems and methods for quilting are provided. In an illustrative embodiment, a quilt support includes a platform adapted to support an embroidery machine capable of quilting a quilt sandwich. A first support arm is coupled to the platform. The first support arm is adapted to support a portion of the quilt sandwich. A second support arm is coupled to the platform. The second support arm is offset from the first support arm and adapted to support a portion of the quilt sandwich. Apparatuses, systems and methods are provided.

The invention provides methods, equipment and apparatuses for a highly flexible assembly system. The system may include at least one item of mobile equipment, at least one mobile container and at least one manufacturing management system (MMS). Because it is so flexible, the system may allow for efficient simultaneous processing of multiple dissimilar products. The system may also accommodate manufacturing processes requiring hybrid methods.

The invention provides methods, equipment and apparatuses for a highly flexible assembly system. The system may include at least one item of mobile equipment, at least one mobile container and at least one manufacturing management system (MMS). Because it is so flexible, the system may allow for efficient simultaneous processing of multiple dissimilar products. The system may also accommodate manufacturing processes requiring hybrid methods.

A sewing unit has a CNC controller and a sewing machine. The sewing machine has a workpiece bed plate, an upper sewing part and a lower sewing part. The lower sewing part has a looper with a lower thread supply in a looper bobbin case. The looper can rotate about an axis which extends parallel to the workpiece bed. A bobbin case holding component disposed in the region of the workpiece bed is in engagement with the looper bobbin case such that it does not co-rotate the looper bobbin case during a rotation of the looper. The lower sewing part has a bobbin case lifter to displace the looper bobbin case between a neutral position and an opened position in which a free space for a thread between the looper bobbin case and the bobbin case holding component is enlarged in comparison with the neutral position.

A sewing unit has a CNC controller and a sewing machine. The sewing machine has a workpiece bed plate, an upper sewing part and a lower sewing part. The lower sewing part has a looper with a lower thread supply in a looper bobbin case. The looper can rotate about an axis which extends parallel to the workpiece bed. A bobbin case holding component disposed in the region of the workpiece bed is in engagement with the looper bobbin case such that it does not co-rotate the looper bobbin case during a rotation of the looper. The lower sewing part has a bobbin case lifter to displace the looper bobbin case between a neutral position and an opened position in which a free space for a thread between the looper bobbin case and the bobbin case holding component is enlarged in comparison with the neutral position.