A device (40) and a method is described for handling fragments (10) of a broken needle (11), for example in the context of a needle exchange of a broken needle (11) for a new needle (17). The fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) are arranged in a container (16) in a predetermined position. An image (32) of the fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) is then recorded with the aid of a camera (23). The recorded image (32) is stored for documentation (32) at at least one storage location and/or analysed as to whether all the fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) are present. After recording the image (32), the container (16) is closed in order to avoid the fragments (10) of the needle (11) being lost away from the sewing workstation.

A device (40) and a method is described for handling fragments (10) of a broken needle (11), for example in the context of a needle exchange of a broken needle (11) for a new needle (17). The fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) are arranged in a container (16) in a predetermined position. An image (32) of the fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) is then recorded with the aid of a camera (23). The recorded image (32) is stored for documentation (32) at at least one storage location and/or analysed as to whether all the fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) are present. After recording the image (32), the container (16) is closed in order to avoid the fragments (10) of the needle (11) being lost away from the sewing workstation.

A storage device for needles having: a tubular housing, a first cylindrical tube is retained in said tubular housing; first and second cylindrical tubes; the second tube is adapted to reciprocate within the first cylindrical tube; a third cylindrical tube is adapted fit over the first cylindrical tube; a mounting retainer is adapted to engage said tubular housing, the mounting retainer has a tubular protrusion extending therefrom, the tubular protrusion has a cylindrical bearing surface, the cylindrical bearing surface rotatably retains said third cylinder with a portion of said third cylinder protruding through said mounting retainer, a deformable needle mounting element is disposed with the second cylindrical tube, the deformable needle mounting element is adapted both to retain needles and allow withdrawal of needles therefrom, the second cylindrical tube is advanceable and retractable in the rotatable third cylindrical tube by turning of the third tube about its longitudinal axis.

A storage device for needles having: a tubular housing, a first cylindrical tube is retained in said tubular housing; first and second cylindrical tubes; the second tube is adapted to reciprocate within the first cylindrical tube; a third cylindrical tube is adapted fit over the first cylindrical tube; a mounting retainer is adapted to engage said tubular housing, the mounting retainer has a tubular protrusion extending therefrom, the tubular protrusion has a cylindrical bearing surface, the cylindrical bearing surface rotatably retains said third cylinder with a portion of said third cylinder protruding through said mounting retainer, a deformable needle mounting element is disposed with the second cylindrical tube, the deformable needle mounting element is adapted both to retain needles and allow withdrawal of needles therefrom, the second cylindrical tube is advanceable and retractable in the rotatable third cylindrical tube by turning of the third tube about its longitudinal axis.

A storage device for needles having: a tubular housing, a first cylindrical tube is retained in said tubular housing; first and second cylindrical tubes; the second tube is adapted to reciprocate within the first cylindrical tube; a third cylindrical tube is adapted fit over the first cylindrical tube; a mounting retainer is adapted to engage said tubular housing, the mounting retainer has a tubular protrusion extending therefrom, the tubular protrusion has a cylindrical bearing surface, the cylindrical bearing surface rotatably retains said third cylinder with a portion of said third cylinder protruding through said mounting retainer, a deformable needle mounting element is disposed with the second cylindrical tube, the deformable needle mounting element is adapted both to retain needles and allow withdrawal of needles therefrom, the second cylindrical tube is advanceable and retractable in the rotatable third cylindrical tube by turning of the third tube about its longitudinal axis.

A storage device for needles having: a tubular housing, a first cylindrical tube is retained in said tubular housing; first and second cylindrical tubes; the second tube is adapted to reciprocate within the first cylindrical tube; a third cylindrical tube is adapted fit over the first cylindrical tube; a mounting retainer is adapted to engage said tubular housing, the mounting retainer has a tubular protrusion extending therefrom, the tubular protrusion has a cylindrical bearing surface, the cylindrical bearing surface rotatably retains said third cylinder with a portion of said third cylinder protruding through said mounting retainer, a deformable needle mounting element is disposed with the second cylindrical tube, the deformable needle mounting element is adapted both to retain needles and allow withdrawal of needles therefrom, the second cylindrical tube is advanceable and retractable in the rotatable third cylindrical tube by turning of the third tube about its longitudinal axis.

The invention relates to a device (40) and a method for handling fragments (10) of a broken needle (11), for example in the context of a needle exchange of a broken needle (11) for a new needle (17). The fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) are arranged in a container (16) in a predetermined position. An image (32) of the fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) is then recorded with the aid of a camera (23). The recorded image (32) is stored for documentation (32) at at least one storage location and/or analysed as to whether all the fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) are present. After recording the image (32), the container (16) is closed in order to avoid the fragments (10) of the needle (11) being lost away from the sewing workstation.

The invention relates to a device (40) and a method for handling fragments (10) of a broken needle (11), for example in the context of a needle exchange of a broken needle (11) for a new needle (17). The fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) are arranged in a container (16) in a predetermined position. An image (32) of the fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) is then recorded with the aid of a camera (23). The recorded image (32) is stored for documentation (32) at at least one storage location and/or analysed as to whether all the fragments (10) of the broken needle (11) are present. After recording the image (32), the container (16) is closed in order to avoid the fragments (10) of the needle (11) being lost away from the sewing workstation.

A carrier body has a core suitable for receiving a needle tip through one end. A pair of flanges extends outwardly from the core, defining an interflange gap for having thread from the needle wound in the gap. The flange nearer the entry end of the core defines a radial slot receiving thread from the needle eye and passing it into the interflange gap. When the thread is wound on the core, the radial slot prevents having thread from also winding around the needle. The carrier body is configured to enter an open-topped container body in a predetermined position displaying the radial slot and thread at a preselected location for ready viewing of the thread.

A carrier body has a core suitable for receiving a needle tip through one end. A pair of flanges extends outwardly from the core, defining an interflange gap for having thread from the needle wound in the gap. The flange nearer the entry end of the core defines a radial slot receiving thread from the needle eye and passing it into the interflange gap. When the thread is wound on the core, the radial slot prevents having thread from also winding around the needle. The carrier body is configured to enter an open-topped container body in a predetermined position displaying the radial slot and thread at a preselected location for ready viewing of the thread.