Method and device for displaying sewing processes
A method and the device for displaying sewing processes to allow simulation of the formation of stitch patterns and embroidery patterns in sewing machines ( 1 ) and embroidery machines or in sewing simulators close to reality is provided. In the representation on the monitor ( 3 ) features, such as colors and the structure of the sewing material ( 2 ), are considered. By activating a simulation mode, the drive for the stitch formation unit can be disabled.
1. A method for showing sewing processes in sewing machines ( 1 ) or sewing simulators, comprising:
at least one of selecting or adjusting a parameter for a desired sewing process, showing a virtual sewing material ( 2 ) on at least one of a monitor ( 3 ) or a simulator monitor ( 3 a ),
creating a user directed virtual seam ( 10 ) on the virtual sewing material ( 2 ) according to the at least one of the selected or adjusted parameter by way of repeatedly inserting a virtual sewing needle ( 7 ) with relative motions executed between the virtual sewing material ( 2 ) and the virtual sewing needle ( 7 ) while no movement of an actual needle to create stitches occurs.
2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one feature of the virtual sewing material ( 2 ) is approximated, adjusted, or assimilated to a respective feature of actual sewing material ( 2 ).
3. A method according to claim 2 , further comprising approximating, adjusting or assimilating colors of a needle thread and a bottom thread of the virtual seam ( 10 ) to a color of a needle thread and a bottom thread of an actual seam ( 10 ).
4. A method according to claim 2 , wherein at least a part of the at least one feature of at least one of the virtual sewing material ( 2 ) or the virtual seam ( 10 ) is detected automatically.
5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein a primary drive or power transmission from the primary drive to a needle rod in sewing machines ( 1 ) is deactivated by activation of a simulation mode.
6. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising controlling the virtual sewing process using a foot control or by another operating element ( 5 a , 5 b ).
7. A method according to claim 6 , wherein at least one of a sewing speed or a sewing direction is influenced by the operating element ( 5 a , 5 b ).
8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein in addition to the simulation of the sewing process, other processes are simulated.
9. A method according to claim 8 , wherein the other processes comprise production of a button hole and fastening a button for a button hole.