Patent AT-E400685-T1: [Translated] THREAD WIPER

The wiper device (15) for a sewing machine (M) having a wiper member (16) swingable from the operating position to a non-operating position on an embroidery presser foot (14), wherein a needle thread-end is retained by being clamped between a frictional-resistance applying member (29) fixed to an underside of a thread engagement portion (27) located on a distal end of the wiper member (16) and an upper surface of a cloth presser (13) pressing a workpiece cloth by a returning movement of the wiper member from an operating position in which the wiper member (16) performs a thread wiping operation to a stand-by position.