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The document outlines a laboratory exercise focused on reverse engineering a sewing machine, specifically the USHA Flora model. It details the product's history, dissection procedure, parts list, and identifies issues such as noise and maintenance needs, while also suggesting avenues for redesign like automatic features. The report highlights the evolution of sewing machines from mechanical to digital tools, emphasizing customer expectations for efficiency and versatility.

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Sewing Machine

The document outlines a laboratory exercise focused on reverse engineering a sewing machine, specifically the USHA Flora model. It details the product's history, dissection procedure, parts list, and identifies issues such as noise and maintenance needs, while also suggesting avenues for redesign like automatic features. The report highlights the evolution of sewing machines from mechanical to digital tools, emphasizing customer expectations for efficiency and versatility.

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ED1011: Laboratory Exercise: Date: 12- Feb.

2025
Title of Experiment: Reverse Engineering Study
Date: 12-02-25
Objective: To analyse the function and design of the sewing machine.
Product Details
Name: Lohith G N
Manufacturer: USHA
Model: USHA Flora
Product Main Function: Sewing
Report:
A. Product history in brief (evolution in terms of function, form)
The concept of mechanical sewing machine was first introduced in the late 18th
century by Thomas Saint. Although he received a patent for it there is no record of
him ever building one. The first functional machine was created by French tailor
Barthélemy Thimonnier in 1830. His model included a hooked needle which
performed a chained stich. In 1846 it was Elias Howe who patented the first practical
sewing machine which used lockstitch design to sew the clothes which was far more
efficient in sewing than the earlier models. In 1851 Singer introduced pedal driven
sewing machine instead of the hand driven one which made it easier to stich for
longer duration, and in 1860 introduced a sewing machine with a straight needle
instead of a hooked one which improved the efficiency and reliability of the sewing
machine. This sparked the industrial revolution which revolutionized the textile
industry. In 1873 Helen Blanchard patented the first zig zag sewing machine. In 1889
singer also introduced first electric practical sewing machines that can be used at
home making a significant advancement in sewing technology. This made singer
dominate the sewing machine market in textile industry and homes. During the early
20th century, the zig zag method of stitching was made more efficient. Which made it
stitch sturdier garments since it made the seams stronger. In the 1970s and 80s,
sewing machine was computerized, which made it programable to stitch complex
patterns and do embroidery on clothes, Also the introduction of servo motors made
it easier to control speed precisely and made the machines more efficient. In recent
times sewing machines feature an LCD touch panel which makes it easier to choose a
stitch pattern or embroidery pattern. Everything can be automated and does not
need human intervention. In The 21st century sewing machine has transitioned from
a basic mechanical device to a sophisticated, digitally-enabled tool that empowers
users with greater creative control and precision in their sewing projects.

B. Product Dissection Procedure, Tools needed


Tools: Flathead Screwdriver
Remove the upper casing, Remove the top cover which covers the bevel gear and
camp slider. Now lift the sewing machine to show the bed shafts. Now Remove
the bobbin casing and the bobbin. Now analyse the different mechanisms.

C. Parts List (Table: Part name, Material, sketch, Manuf. Method, approx..
dimension..)

N Part Materia Sketch Qt Approx. Remarks


o Name l y dimensio , if any
n

1. Screws Metal

2. Top case
3. Needle
bar

4. Stitch
regulato
r

5. Bobbin

6. Bobbin
holder

10 Presser
foot
11 Needle
holder

13 Thread
take up
lever

14 Type
Changin
g Switch

15 flywheel

16 Spool
pin

17 Pressure
foot
lever
18 Tension
Disc

19 Bed
shafts

D. Assembly Chart
E. Product Structure

F. Are there any problems with this product in terms of functions or


design?
The mechanism can jam sometimes and is also very noisy to operate. It
needs regular maintenance for it to run smoothly. Du to a lot of friction
its parts wear pretty soon.

G. What are the basic expectations of a customer in this product?


For it help in sewing clothes efficiently with different types of fabric
thread and several sewing methods.
H. What are the avenues open for creative redesign of this product?
You can add automatic thread tensioner for ease of use, add more types
of stitching methods, If possible add a programable embroidery pattern.
A modern sewing machine can use computing power to automate all the
operations.

I. Do you see in technological conflicts in the redesign of this product?


Most people have don’t want noisy sewing machines but since it’s
operation is mechanical and causes a lot of friction and noise, so it
cannot be helped. This is one of the technological conflicts.

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