Tabouret assembly and computerized embroidery machine

By designing an embroidery frame assembly containing step or isosceles trapezoidal steel bars, the problem of reduced service life of the computer embroidery machine frame drive bearings is solved, and the life of the bearing is extended and the embroidery efficiency is improved.

CN222961736UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-10ZHEJIANG MAYA MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421724598.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-22
Publication Date
2025-06-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-22

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Technical Problem

The service life of the frame drive bearing of the computer embroidery machine is reduced, the maintenance rate is high, which affects the embroidery efficiency, and it is difficult to increase the bearing in a limited installation space to improve the life.

Method used

An embroidery frame assembly is designed, including an embroidery frame, a first steel bar, a second steel bar and a moving component. The moving component includes a first bearing and a second bearing. The guide rail is used to slidably cooperate with the bearing to increase the thickness of the bearing to improve the load-bearing capacity. The step or isosceles trapezoidal design of the steel bar ensures that the steel bar is stably embedded in the installation groove to avoid collision between the bearing and the stop.

Benefits of technology

It effectively improves the service life of frame drive bearings, reduces the maintenance rate, improves the working efficiency of the embroidery machine, and realizes the expansion of bearings in a limited space.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tabouret assembly and a computerized embroidery machine. The tabouret assembly comprises a tabouret, a first steel bar, a second steel bar and a moving component, a first protruding part is arranged on the side wall of a first bearing, a second protruding part is arranged on the side wall of a second bearing, or / and the surface, making contact with the first bearing, of a first steel bar protrudes out of a notch of a first installation groove, and the surface, making contact with the second bearing, of a second steel bar protrudes out of a notch of a second installation groove. Gaps exist between the first bearing and the first upper stop part and between the first bearing and the first lower stop part in the left-right direction, and gaps exist between the second bearing and the second upper stop part and between the second bearing and the second lower stop part in the left-right direction, so that the risk that the first bearing collides with the first upper stop part and the first lower stop part is avoided; the risk that the second bearing collides with the second upper stop part and the second lower stop part is avoided, and then the first steel bar can be stably arranged in the first mounting groove, and the second steel bar can be stably arranged in the second mounting groove.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of computer embroidery machines, and particularly relates to an embroidery frame assembly and a computer embroidery machine. Background Art

[0002] In the technical field of computer embroidery machines, there are limited requirements for the height and width of the embroidery frame, so the frame drive bearings cannot be made large.

[0003] Due to the increasing requirements for embroidery efficiency in the market in recent years, the speed of the embroidery machine is getting faster and faster, the machine is getting longer and longer, and the frame is getting larger and larger, resulting in an increasing load on the frame, and then the service life of the frame drive bearings is reduced, and the maintenance rate is greatly increased, which has seriously affected the working efficiency of the embroidery machine for embroidery. This mechanism for increasing the drive frame bearings can achieve the purpose of increasing the bearings within a limited installation space, thereby improving the life of the frame drive bearings and can well solve this problem. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] This application expects to provide an embroidery frame assembly and a computer embroidery machine, which at least helps the first steel bar to be stably arranged in the first installation groove and the second steel bar to be stably arranged in the second installation groove.

[0005] The utility model provides an embroidery frame assembly, including: an embroidery frame, a first steel bar, a second steel bar and a moving component;

[0006] The moving component includes a first bearing and a second bearing.

[0007] The embroidery frame includes a frame and a guide rail. The frame has a receiving groove, and the guide rail is arranged in the receiving groove and divides the receiving groove into a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove. The first bearing is located in the first sliding groove, and the second bearing is located in the second sliding groove.

[0008] A first installation groove is recessed on the surface of the side wall of the guide rail facing the first bearing, and the first installation groove is inserted and connected with the first steel bar; a second installation groove is recessed on the surface of the side wall of the guide rail facing the second bearing, and the second installation groove is inserted and connected with the second steel bar;

[0009] Wherein, a first protrusion is provided on the side wall of the first bearing, a second protrusion is provided on the side wall of the second bearing, or / and,

[0010] The surface of the first steel bar in contact with the first bearing protrudes from the notch of the first installation groove, and the surface of the second steel bar in contact with the second bearing protrudes from the notch of the second installation groove.

[0011] As an implementable mode, the second steel bar is the same as the first steel bar, and the cross-section of the first steel bar is stepped, so that the surface of the first steel bar in contact with the first bearing protrudes from the notch of the first installation groove.

[0012] As an implementable mode, the second steel bar is the same as the first steel bar, and the cross-section of the first steel bar is isosceles trapezoid, so that the surface of the first steel bar in contact with the first bearing protrudes from the notch of the first installation groove.

[0013] As an implementable mode, a ring-shaped first protrusion is formed on the side wall of the first bearing by protruding along its circumferential direction; a ring-shaped second protrusion is formed on the side wall of the second bearing by protruding along its circumferential direction.

[0014] As an implementable mode, the first protrusion is formed in the middle of the side wall of the first bearing; the second protrusion is formed in the middle of the side wall of the second bearing.

[0015] As an implementable mode, the thicknesses of the first bearing and the second bearing are both L2, and 8mm ≤ L2 ≤ 12mm.

[0016] As an implementable mode, the first bearing and the second bearing are the same, and the first bearing is a double-row bearing.

[0017] The present utility model further provides a computer embroidery machine, including the above-mentioned embroidery frame assembly.

[0018] In the above solution, a first protrusion is provided on the side wall of the first bearing of the present application, and a second protrusion is provided on the side wall of the second bearing, and / or, the surface of the first steel bar in contact with the first bearing protrudes from the notch of the first installation groove, and the surface of the second steel bar in contact with the second bearing protrudes from the notch of the second installation groove. There is the above-mentioned gap between the first bearing and the first upper stop portion and the first lower stop portion in the left-right direction, and there is the above-mentioned gap between the second bearing and the second upper stop portion and the second lower stop portion in the left-right direction. Thus, the risk of collision between the first bearing and the first upper stop portion and the first lower stop portion is avoided, and the risk of collision between the second bearing and the second upper stop portion and the second lower stop portion is avoided. Furthermore, it helps the first steel bar to be stably arranged in the first installation groove, and the second steel bar to be stably arranged in the second installation groove. Description of the Drawings

[0019] By reading the detailed description of the non-restrictive embodiments with reference to the following drawings, other features, purposes and advantages of the present application will become more obvious:

[0020] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional view of the embroidery frame assembly provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2Exploded view of the embroidery frame assembly provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 The enlarged schematic view of the partial area A in

[0023] Figure 4 Front view of the first embroidery frame assembly provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 It is Figure 4 The enlarged schematic view of the partial area B in

[0025] Figure 6 Front view of the first embroidery frame assembly provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 It is Figure 6 The enlarged schematic view of the partial area C in

[0027] Figure 8 Front view of the first embroidery frame assembly provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 It is Figure 8 The enlarged schematic view of the partial area D in

[0029] Embroidery frame 10, frame 11, accommodation groove 101, first sliding groove 1011, second sliding groove 1012; guide rail 12, first installation groove 121, first upper stop portion 1211, first lower stop portion 1212,

[0030] Second installation groove 122, second upper stop portion 1221, second lower stop portion 1222;

[0031] Moving component 20, first bearing 21, first protrusion 211, first middle side wall 212, first upper side wall 213, first lower side wall 214, second bearing 22, second protrusion 221;

[0032] First steel bar 31, first step 311, second step 312, first bottom surface 313, second bottom surface 314, first side surface 315, second side surface 316, second steel bar 32. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] The following further elaborates the present application in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the relevant utility model, rather than limiting the utility model. Additionally, it should be noted that for the sake of convenience of description, only the parts related to the utility model are shown in the drawings.

[0034] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0035] At least see Figures 1 - 9 As shown, the utility model provides an embroidery frame assembly including: an embroidery frame 10, a first steel bar 31, a second steel bar 32 and a moving component 20.

[0036] The moving assembly 20 includes a first bearing 21 and a second bearing 22 .

[0037] The embroidery frame 10 includes a frame 11 and a guide rail 12 . The frame 11 has a receiving groove 101 . The guide rail 12 is disposed in the receiving groove 101 and divides the receiving groove 101 into a first slide groove 1011 and a second slide groove 1012 .

[0038] Among them, Figures 1 - 3 As shown, the receiving groove 101 of the frame 11 extends in the front-to-back direction. The length direction of the guide rail 12 is arranged in the front-to-back direction, and the guide rail 12 is arranged in the middle of the receiving groove 101 in the left-right direction to separate the receiving groove 101 into a first slide groove 1011 and a second slide groove 1012. The first slide groove 1011 and the second slide groove 1012 extend in the front-to-back direction.

[0039] It should be noted that if Figure 3 As shown, the first slide groove 1011 and the second slide groove 1012 share the guide rail 12 , the guide rail 12 in the first slide groove 1011 serves as the right groove wall of the first slide groove 1011 , and the guide rail 12 in the second slide groove 1012 serves as the left groove wall of the second slide groove 1012 .

[0040] The first bearing 21 is located in the first slide groove 1011, and the second bearing 22 is located in the second slide groove 1012. The first bearing 21 abuts against the guide rail 12, and the second bearing 22 abuts against the guide rail 12. In this way, when the embroidery frame moves in the front-back direction, the guide rail 12 of the frame 11 slides with the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22, and in the current scene, the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 rotate; when the embroidery frame moves in the left-right direction, the guide rail 12 of the embroidery frame 10 abuts against the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22, and in the current scene, the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 may not rotate.

[0041] In practical applications, the embroidery frame 10 is made of aluminum alloy. In order to prevent the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 from wearing the guide rail 12 of the embroidery frame 10, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, a first mounting groove 121 is formed by a depression on the surface of the side wall of the guide rail 12 facing the first bearing 21, and the first steel bar 31 is inserted and connected with the first mounting groove 121, so that the first bearing 21 abuts against the first steel bar 31, thereby preventing the first bearing 21 from wearing the guide rail 12 of the embroidery frame 10.

[0042] It should be noted that the notch of the first installation groove 121 is provided with a first upper stop portion 1211 and a first lower stop portion 1212. The first upper stop portion 1211 and the first lower stop portion 1212 stop or limit the first steel bar 31, so as to realize the stable insertion of the first steel bar 31 into the first installation groove 121.

[0043] Similarly, as Figure 3 shown, a second installation groove 122 is recessed on the surface of the guide rail 12 facing the side wall of the second bearing 22. The second steel bar 32 is inserted into the second installation groove 122, and the second steel bar 32 is inserted and connected with the second installation groove 122. In this way, the second bearing 22 abuts against the second steel bar 32, suppressing the wear of the guide rail 12 of the embroidery frame 10 by the second bearing 22.

[0044] It should be noted that the notch of the second installation groove 122 is provided with a second upper stop portion 1221 and a second lower stop portion 1222. The second upper stop portion 1221 and the second lower stop portion 1222 stop or limit the second steel bar 32, so as to realize the stable insertion of the second steel bar 32 into the second installation groove 122.

[0045] In practical applications, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the frame 11 has a vertical play, causing the first bearing 21 to collide with the above-mentioned first upper stop portion 1211 and first lower stop portion 1212. In this way, the first upper stop portion 1211 and the first lower stop portion 1212 are at risk of damage, and further cause the first steel bar 31 to disengage from the first installation groove 121. Similarly, the frame 11 has a vertical play, causing the second bearing 22 to collide with the above-mentioned second upper stop portion 1221 and second lower stop portion 1222. In this way, the second upper stop portion 1221 and the second lower stop portion 1222 are at risk of damage, and further cause the second steel bar 32 to disengage from the second installation groove 122.

[0046] Based on this, in the first specific embodiment, the cross-section of the first steel bar 31 is stepped.

[0047] For example, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the cross-section of the first steel bar 31 is a two-level step, including a first step 311 and a second step 312. The first step 311 is arranged in the first installation groove 121, and the first upper stop portion 1211 and the first lower stop portion 1212 stop or limit the first step 311, so as to realize the stable insertion of the first steel bar 31 into the first installation groove 121.

[0048] The second step 312 can protrude from the notch of the first installation groove 121, as Figure 5As shown, the left surface of the second step 312 protrudes from the notch of the first installation groove 121. Since both the first upper stop portion 1211 and the first lower stop portion 1212 are located at the notch of the first installation groove 121, and the left surface of the second step 312 abuts against the first bearing 21, there is a gap d1 in the left-right direction between the first upper stop portion 1211, the first lower stop portion 1212 and the left surface of the second step 312. When the frame 11 moves vertically, there is the above-mentioned gap d1 in the left-right direction between the first bearing 21 and the first upper stop portion 1211, the first lower stop portion 1212, thus avoiding the risk of collision between the first bearing 21 and the first upper stop portion 1211, the first lower stop portion 1212, and further contributing to the stable setting of the first steel bar 31 in the first installation groove 121.

[0049] Of course, it can be understood that the first steel bar 31 can be not only a two-level step, but also a three-level step, a four-level step, etc., and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0050] Similarly, the cross-section of the second steel bar 32 is in a stepped shape. The installation method of the second steel bar 32 and the second installation groove 122 refers to the description of the first steel bar 31 and the first installation groove 121 above, so it will not be elaborated here.

[0051] In the second specific embodiment, the cross-section of the first steel bar 31 is in an isosceles trapezoid shape.

[0052] For example, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the cross-section of the first steel bar 31 is in an isosceles trapezoid shape, including a first bottom surface 313, a second bottom surface 314, and a first side surface 315 and a second side surface 316 connecting the first bottom surface 313 and the second bottom surface 314. The first bottom surface 313 is arranged in the first installation groove 121, the first upper stop portion 1211 stops or limits the first side surface 315, and the first lower stop portion 1212 stops or limits the second side surface 316, realizing the stable insertion of the first steel bar 31 into the first installation groove 121.

[0053] As Figure 7 shown, the second bottom surface 314 protrudes from the notch of the first installation groove 121. Since both the first upper stop portion 1211 and the first lower stop portion 1212 are located at the notch of the first installation groove 121, and the second bottom surface 314 abuts against the first bearing 21, there is a gap d2 in the left-right direction between the first upper stop portion 1211, the first lower stop portion 1212 and the second bottom surface 314. When the frame 11 moves vertically, there is the above-mentioned gap d2 in the left-right direction between the first bearing 21 and the first upper stop portion 1211, the first lower stop portion 1212, thus avoiding the risk of collision between the first bearing 21 and the first upper stop portion 1211, the first lower stop portion 1212, and further contributing to the stable setting of the first steel bar 31 in the first installation groove 121.

[0054] Of course, it can be understood that the first steel bar 31 can be not only in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, but also in the shape of a diameter trapezoid, a non-isosceles trapezoid, etc. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0055] Similarly, the cross-section of the second steel bar 32 is in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid. For the installation method of the second steel bar 32 and the second installation groove 122, refer to the description of the first steel bar 31 and the first installation groove 121 above, so it will not be elaborated here.

[0056] Among them, in the first and second specific embodiments, the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 are the same, and the thickness of the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 is between 6 mm and 12 mm, including 6 mm and 12 mm.

[0057] In the third specific embodiment, a first protrusion 211 is provided on the side wall of the first bearing 21, and a second protrusion 221 is provided on the side wall of the second bearing 22.

[0058] For example, as Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, in the middle region of the side wall of the first bearing 21 in the vertical direction, a ring-shaped first protrusion 211 is formed by protruding along its circumferential direction. Thus, the side wall of the first bearing 21 includes a first upper side wall 213, a first lower side wall 214, and a first middle side wall 212 located between the first upper side wall 213 and the first lower side wall 214. Among them, the first middle side wall 212 is part of the first protrusion 211, and the first middle side wall 212 is in contact with the first steel bar 31.

[0059] As Figure 9 shown, since the diameter d4 of the first protrusion 211 in the left-right direction is greater than the size of the first upper stop 1211 (or the first lower stop 1212) in the left-right direction, that is, the distance between the first middle side wall 212 and the first upper side wall 213 (or the first lower side wall 214) is greater than the size of the first upper stop 1211 (or the first lower stop 1212) in the left-right direction. In this way, there is a gap d3 between the first upper side wall 213 and the first upper stop 1211 in the left-right direction, and there is a gap d3 between the first lower side wall 214 and the first lower stop 1212 in the left-right direction.

[0060] When the frame 11 moves up and down in the vertical direction, there is the above-mentioned gap d3 between the first bearing 21 and the first upper stop 1211 and the first lower stop 1212 in the left-right direction, thus avoiding the risk of collision between the first bearing 21 and the first upper stop 1211 and the first lower stop 1212, and further helping the first steel bar 31 to be stably arranged in the first installation groove 121.

[0061] Of course, it can be understood that the side wall of the first bearing 21 bulges to form a first convex portion 211 in the middle region in the vertical direction. The first convex portion 211 may not be annular and may have other suitable shapes, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0062] Similarly, in the middle region of the side wall of the second bearing 22 in the vertical direction, a ring-shaped second convex portion 221 is formed by bulging along its circumferential direction. The second convex portion 221 has the same structure as the first convex portion 211. Referring to the description of the first convex portion 211 above, it will not be elaborated here.

[0063] Among them, as Figure 9 shown, the thickness dimension of the first convex portion 211 and the second convex portion 221 is L1, that is to say, the dimension of the first convex portion 211 and the second convex portion 221 in the vertical direction is L1, and 6 mm ≤ L1 ≤ 7 mm.

[0064] Furthermore, as Figure 9 shown, the thickness of both the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 is L2, and 8 mm ≤ L2 ≤ 12 mm. By increasing the thickness of the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22, the load-bearing capacity of the bearing can be improved, which helps the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 slide along the guide rail 12 smoothly.

[0065] In practical applications, the thickness of the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 is usually between 6 mm and 7 mm, including 6 mm and 7 mm. However, in this embodiment, the thicknesses of both the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 are greater than 7 mm, which improves the load-bearing capacity of the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 and helps to extend the service life of the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22.

[0066] In practical applications, the first bearing 21 and the second bearing 22 are double-row bearings, for example, double-row ball bearings.

[0067] Taking the first bearing 21 as an example, the first bearing 21 includes a first upper bearing and a first lower bearing that are connected to each other, and the first upper bearing and the first lower bearing have the same thickness. In this way, the thicknesses of both the first upper bearing and the first lower bearing are less than or equal to 6 mm, and existing technology bearings can be borrowed, thereby reducing the processing difficulty of the first bearing 21 and the processing cost of the first bearing 21; at the same time, the forces received by the first upper and lower bearings are both half of the force applied by the frame 11, and the forces on the first upper and lower bearings are reduced, which helps to extend the service life of the first bearing 21.

[0068] The example of the present utility model also provides a computerized embroidery machine, including the above-mentioned embroidery frame assembly.

[0069] This computerized embroidery machine has the advantages of the embroidery frame assembly, so it will not be elaborated here.

[0070] It should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. in the above text is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0071] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and an explanation of the technical principles applied. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the utility model involved in the present application is not limited to the technical solutions formed by the specific combination of the above technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the inventive concept. For example, the technical solutions formed by mutually replacing the above features with the technical features (but not limited to) disclosed in the present application that have similar functions.

Claims

1. An embroidery frame assembly, characterized in that: include: An embroidery frame (10), a first steel bar (31), a second steel bar (32) and a moving component (20); The moving assembly (20) comprises a first bearing (21) and a second bearing (22). The embroidery frame (10) comprises a frame (11) and a guide rail (12); the frame (11) has a receiving groove (101); the guide rail (12) is arranged in the receiving groove (101) and divides the receiving groove (101) into a first slide groove (1011) and a second slide groove (1012); the first bearing (21) is located in the first slide groove (1011); the second bearing (22) is located in the second slide groove (1012); The surface of the side wall of the guide rail (12) facing the first bearing (21) is recessed to form a first installation groove (121), and the first installation groove (121) is plug-in connected to the first steel bar (31); the surface of the side wall of the guide rail (12) facing the second bearing (22) is recessed to form a second installation groove (122), and the second installation groove (122) is plug-in connected to the second steel bar (32); Wherein, a first protrusion (211) is provided on the side wall of the first bearing (21), and a second protrusion (221) is provided on the side wall of the second bearing (22), or / and, The surface of the first steel bar (31) in contact with the first bearing (21) protrudes from the notch of the first mounting groove (121), and the surface of the second steel bar (32) in contact with the second bearing (22) protrudes from the notch of the second mounting groove (122).

2. The embroidery frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second steel bar (32) is the same as the first steel bar (31), and the cross-section of the first steel bar (31) is stepped, so that the surface of the first steel bar (31) in contact with the first bearing (21) protrudes from the notch of the first mounting groove (121).

3. The embroidery frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second steel bar (32) is the same as the first steel bar (31), and the cross-section of the first steel bar (31) is an isosceles trapezoidal shape, so that the surface of the first steel bar (31) in contact with the first bearing (21) protrudes from the notch of the first mounting groove (121).

4. The embroidery frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first protruding portion (211) is formed as an annular first protrusion along its circumferential direction on the side wall of the first bearing (21); and the second protruding portion (221) is formed as an annular second protrusion along its circumferential direction on the side wall of the second bearing (22).

5. The embroidery frame assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first protrusion (211) is formed in the middle of the side wall of the first bearing (21); and the second protrusion (221) is formed in the middle of the side wall of the second bearing (22).

6. The embroidery frame assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The thickness of the first bearing (21) and the second bearing (22) are both L2, 8 mm ≤ L2 ≤ 12 mm.

7. The embroidery frame assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first bearing (21) and the second bearing (22) are identical, and the first bearing (21) is a double-row bearing.

8. A computer embroidery machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises the embroidery frame assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7.