Weaving wicker shaping and softening device

Abstract

The invention provides a woven wicker softening and shaping device. The woven wicker softening and shaping device comprises a rack and a steam generator. The rack is movably provided with a moving seat, the moving seat is detachably provided with a clamping and holding assembly, and the rack is sequentially provided with a softened water tank, a bubble driving clamping and pressing mechanism and a steam shaping assembly along the moving path of the moving seat; the steam setting assembly comprises an upper mold and a lower mold, the lower mold is communicated with the output end of the steam generator, an air guide pipe is communicated between the upper mold and the softened water tank, steam generated by the steam generator is finally guided to the softened water tank through the air guide pipe, and a flow regulating valve is further arranged between the air guide pipe and the softened water tank; a bubble generator and collision particles are arranged in the softened water tank. Firstly, wickers are shaped through steam heating, and then steam is conducted to the softened water tank through the steam guide pipe to heat the softened water tank; and collision particles are arranged in the softening water tank, so that the wickers are bent more easily, and the softening process is accelerated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of wicker shaping, in particular to a wicker shaping and softening device. Background Art

[0002] With the fast-paced life and high-intensity work, people are increasingly eager to find a quiet harbor after a busy day. Fashionable leisure hanging chairs came into being, providing a comfortable space for modern urbanites to relax. Hand-woven hanging chairs are not only the finishing touch of home decoration, but also a carrier of leisure time. From the elegant and noble European style, to the casual and romantic North American style, to the simple and solemn oriental meaning, all kinds of wicker weaving products meet people's pursuit of personalized home. Every weaving line is poured into the craftsman's hard work, and every work exudes a unique artistic charm and cultural heritage.

[0003] However, there are also some technical difficulties in the production process of woven products. For example, in order to speed up the production efficiency of woven products, a method of pre-steam setting is usually adopted. However, the existing steam setting process has the problem of energy waste, and the heat in the steam has not been fully utilized. In addition, the hardness of the wicker also has a certain impact on the setting effect. If the wicker is not pre-treated and directly heated and set, it is easy to cause excessive internal stress in the wicker, affecting the quality and service life of the finished product. The traditional wicker softening method mostly uses chemical agent soaking. Although it can achieve the purpose of softening, the chemical residues pose a potential threat to human health and the environment, which does not meet the modern people's requirements for health and environmental protection. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art in the use of steam and the influence of chemical residues in the softening process, the present invention provides a wicker shaping and softening device. By connecting the steam shaping component and the softening water tank, the wicker is first shaped by steam heating, and then the steam is transmitted to the softening water tank through an air duct to heat the softening water tank; collision particles are arranged in the softening water tank, and the steam also acts on the bubble generator when heating the softening water tank, and bubbles are generated in the softening water tank. The collision particles rub against the surface of the wicker under the action of the water flow and the bubbles, and the phloem layer on the surface of the wicker is scratched, thereby increasing the contact area between the wicker and the water. The high-temperature water can destroy the hydrogen bonds between the wicker fibers, thereby reducing the bonding force between the fibers, making the wicker easier to bend, thereby accelerating the softening process.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solutions.

[0006] A wicker softening and shaping device, comprising a frame and a steam generator;

[0007] The frame is movably provided with a moving seat, the moving seat is detachably provided with a clamping assembly, and a softening water tank, a bubble-driven clamping mechanism, and a steam shaping assembly are sequentially provided on the frame along the moving path of the moving seat;

[0008] The steam shaping assembly comprises an upper mold and a lower mold, the lower mold is connected to the output end of the steam generator, an air guide pipe is connected between the upper mold and the softened water tank, the steam generated by the steam generator is finally guided to the softened water tank through the air guide pipe, and a flow regulating valve is also arranged between the air guide pipe and the softened water tank;

[0009] A bubble generator and collision particles are arranged in the softened water tank, and the bubble generator is communicated with the air guide pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping assembly comprises an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate, the upper clamping plate is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the lower clamping plate by bolts, the lower clamping plate is also provided with a claw extending downward, the movable seat is slidably provided with a buckle, the claw is provided with a locking groove penetrating the claw, the buckle is provided with a locking protrusion adapted to the size of the locking groove, a return spring is provided between the movable seat and the buckle, and the upper end side edge of the locking protrusion is provided with an inclined portion guiding the claw;

[0011] Under the elastic force of the return spring, the protrusion abuts against the locking groove, thereby locking the lower clamping plate.

[0012] Preferably, both the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate are provided with grooves for facilitating the holding of the wicker.

[0013] Preferably, a first displacement module is fixedly connected to the side wall of the frame, a movable end of the first displacement module is fixedly connected to the upper mold, and the first displacement module controls the upper mold to move toward or away from the lower mold.

[0014] Preferably, the bubble-driven clamping mechanism comprises a movable rod and a transverse plate, the movable rod is rotatably arranged on one side of the softened water tank, a driving assembly is arranged at one end of the movable rod close to the softened water tank, the driving assembly comprises an air collecting hood and a float, a connecting rod is fixedly connected between the air collecting hood and the float, the connecting rod is hinged to the movable rod, a transmission block is connected to the other end of the movable rod, a second displacement module is arranged between the transverse plate and the frame, the second displacement module enables the transverse plate to move upward or downward in a vertical direction, a fixed clamping plate fixed relatively to the transverse plate and a movable clamping plate slidably arranged on the transverse plate are arranged on the transverse plate, and the fixed clamping plate corresponds to the movable clamping plate one by one;

[0015] The upper end surface of the transmission block is provided with a slope acting on the movable clamping plate, and when the transmission block abuts against the lower end of the movable clamping plate, the movable clamping plate moves toward the direction approaching the corresponding fixed clamping plate.

[0016] Preferably, the rack is provided with a drain plate, which can collect liquid spilled on the rack and return the liquid to the steam generator through a reflux pipe connected to the steam generator.

[0017] Preferably, a spring is provided between the movable rod and the drain plate, and the spring is compressed when the transmission block approaches the drain plate.

[0018] Preferably, the softened water tank is further provided with a lower pressing plate, which is used to press the wicker downward into the softened water tank, and a third displacement module is installed on the side wall of the softened water tank, and the moving end of the third displacement module is fixedly connected to the lower pressing plate, and the third displacement module can drive the lower pressing plate to move in the vertical direction;

[0019] A tensioning roller is also arranged on one side of the frame close to the softened water tank.

[0020] Preferably, a driving motor is fixedly mounted on the frame, an output end of the driving motor is connected to a driving wheel, the driving wheel is transmission-connected to a chain, and the movable seat is fixedly connected to the chain.

[0021] Preferably, the lower mold is provided with a guide protrusion along the moving direction of the movable seat, and a pressure sensor is provided on a side of the upper mold facing the lower mold.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0023] The invention provides a braided wicker shaping and softening device. By connecting a steam shaping component with a softening water tank, the wicker is first shaped by steam heating, and then the steam is transmitted to the softening water tank through an air guide pipe to heat the softening water tank, which is beneficial to energy saving; collision particles are arranged in the softening water tank, and the steam also acts on a bubble generator when heating the softening water tank, and bubbles are generated in the softening water tank. The bubbles drive the collision particles to move in the softening water tank during the rising process, and on the one hand, they rub against the surface of the wicker, cut the phloem layer on the surface of the wicker, and increase the contact area between the wicker and water; on the other hand, the collision particles also play a role of hitting the wicker, which is beneficial to the softening of the wicker. High-temperature water can destroy the hydrogen bonds between the wicker fibers, thereby reducing the bonding force between the fibers, making the wicker easier to bend, thereby accelerating the softening process, improving the softening effect, and avoiding the use of chemicals to soften the wicker, fundamentally eliminating the residue of chemicals. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a driving assembly leaving the water surface in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 It is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention (some components are omitted);

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the lower mold in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a clamping assembly and a moving seat in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of part A;

[0032] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a softening water tank in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Fig. 9 2 is a cross-sectional view of a horizontal plate in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Description of reference numerals:

[0035] 1. Frame; 11. Drain plate; 12. Reflux pipe; 2. Steam generator; 3. Moving seat; 31. Buckle; 311. Locking protrusion; 3111. Inclined portion; 4. Gripping assembly; 41. Upper clamping plate; 42. Lower clamping plate; 421. Claw; 4211. Locking groove; 422. Return spring; 43. Groove; 5. Softening water tank; 51. Bubble generator; 52. Flow regulating valve; 53. Collision particles; 54. Third displacement module; 55. Lower pressure plate; 56. Tension roller; 57. Cross bar; 6 , bubble-driven clamping mechanism; 61, second displacement module; 62, cross plate; 631, movable clamp; 632, fixed clamp; 64, movable rod; 641, driving assembly; 6411, air collecting hood; 6412, connecting rod; 6413, float; 642, transmission block; 643, spring; 71, upper mold; 72, lower mold; 721, guide protrusion; 73, first displacement module; 8, air guide tube; 81, rib plate; 91, driving motor; 92, driving wheel; 93, chain; 100, wicker. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application. In addition, it should be understood that the specific implementation methods described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present application, and are not used to limit the present application. In the present application, unless otherwise stated, the directional words such as "up", "down", "left" and "right" used generally refer to the upper, lower, left and right of the device in actual use or working mode, specifically the drawing direction in the drawings. The drawings are only used for exemplary illustration and cannot be understood as limitations on this patent; in order to better illustrate the present embodiment, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product.

[0037] For those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The drawings are only used for exemplary description and cannot be understood as limiting the present patent.

[0038] As attached Figure 1-6The device for softening and shaping woven wicker shown in the figure comprises a frame 1 and a steam generator 2; the frame 1 is movably provided with a moving seat 3, the moving seat 3 is detachably provided with a clamping assembly 4, and a softening water tank 5, a bubble-driven clamping mechanism 6, and a steam shaping assembly are sequentially provided on the frame 1 along the moving path of the moving seat 3; when in use, the clamping assembly 4 clamps a number of wicker, and driven by the moving seat 3, the wicker passes through the softening water tank 5, the bubble-driven clamping mechanism 6, and the steam shaping assembly in sequence. The softening water tank 5 softens the wicker, and the high-temperature water destroys the hydrogen bonds between the wicker fibers, thereby reducing the bonding force between the fibers and making the wicker easier to bend. The bubble-driven clamping mechanism 6 is used to clamp and press the wicker, thereby improving the toughness of the wicker.

[0039] The steam shaping component 7 includes an upper mold 71 and a lower mold 72. The lower mold 72 is connected to the output end of the steam generator 2. An air guide pipe 8 is connected between the upper mold 71 and the softened water tank 5. The steam generated by the steam generator 2 is finally guided to the softened water tank 5 through the air guide pipe 8. A flow regulating valve 52 is also provided between the air guide pipe 8 and the softened water tank 5. First, the wicker is shaped by steam heating, and then the steam is conducted to the softened water tank 5 through the air guide pipe 8 to heat the liquid in the softened water tank 5; the steam is further utilized to avoid energy waste.

[0040] A bubble generator 51 and collision particles 53 are provided in the softening water tank 5, and the bubble generator 51 is connected to the air guide tube 8. The bubble generator 51 increases the fluidity and contact area of ​​water by generating bubbles in the softening water tank 5. During the heating process of the wicker in the softening water tank 5, water penetrates into the cell wall of the wicker, increasing the water content of the wicker. This penetration makes the cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin components of the wicker absorb water and swell, thereby reducing their rigidity and making the wicker soft. Further, under the combined action of water and heat, the non-crystalline regions of cellulose and lignin swell, providing free volume space for molecular movement, thereby making the wicker softer. The collision particles 53 rub against the surface of the wicker under the action of water flow and bubbles, causing a certain physical damage to the bast layer of the wicker, especially when the particles are hard and move faster. This destructive effect can loosen the surface fiber structure of the wicker, making it easier for water and steam to penetrate into the interior of the wicker, further enhancing the softening effect.

[0041] In some embodiments, the collision particles 53 are made by adding cork and a binder material, such as polyurethane, to quartz sand particles and stirring the mixture. The collision particles 53 are treated at about 180° C. for 1 hour to remove water and cure the binder material for use in softening wicker. The density of the collision particles 53 is about 1.0 g / cm 3, which is similar to the density of the liquid in the softened water tank 5, so that it is easy to be driven by the bubbles and water flow generated by the bubble generator 51, and the willow branches are better hit. At the same time, the quartz sand on the collision particles 53 has a high hardness, which is conducive to scratching the bast layer of the willow branches.

[0042] The steam generator 2 and the bubble generator 51 in this embodiment are both prior arts well known to those skilled in the art, and thus will not be described in detail in this specification.

[0043] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly 4 includes an upper clamping plate 41 and a lower clamping plate 42, the upper clamping plate 41 is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the lower clamping plate 42 by bolts, the lower clamping plate 42 is also provided with a claw 421 extending downward, the movable seat 3 is slidably provided with a buckle 31, the claw 421 is provided with a locking groove 4211 penetrating the claw 421, the buckle 31 is provided with a locking protrusion 311 adapted to the size of the locking groove 4211, a reset spring 422 is provided between the movable seat 3 and the buckle 31, and the upper end side of the locking protrusion 311 is provided with an inclined portion 3111 guiding the claw 421;

[0044] Under the elastic force of the return spring 422, the locking protrusion 311 abuts against the locking groove 4211, thereby locking the lower clamping plate 42 to the moving seat 3. When the claw 421 contacts the locking protrusion 311, the inclined portion 3111 plays a guiding role, allowing the locking protrusion 311 to smoothly enter the locking groove 4211, ensuring a smooth locking process.

[0045] When unlocking is required, the buckle 31 is pushed to make the locking protrusion 311 leave the locking groove 4211, and the lower clamping plate 42 is unlocked, and the clamping assembly 4 is pulled out upward. Through the detachable setting, the operator can quickly complete the replacement of the clamping assembly 4, reduce the equipment downtime, and improve the equipment use efficiency.

[0046] In some embodiments, both the upper clamping plate 41 and the lower clamping plate 42 are provided with grooves 43 for holding the wicker. The design of the grooves 43 enables the wicker to be clamped more firmly, preventing it from sliding or falling off during the softening and shaping process. At the same time, the grooves 43 provide a clamping surface that adapts to the shape of the wicker, reducing damage to the surface of the wicker during the clamping process and maintaining the integrity of the wicker.

[0047] In some embodiments, the side wall of the frame 1 is fixedly connected with a first displacement module 73, and the movable end of the first displacement module 73 is fixedly connected to the upper mold 71. The first displacement module 73 controls the upper mold 71 to move toward or away from the lower mold 72, thereby applying a certain pressure to the wicker to achieve a better shaping effect. Through the first displacement module 73, the upper mold 71 can be accurately controlled to move toward or away from the lower mold 72, thereby ensuring the accurate positioning of the wicker during the shaping process. Furthermore, the precise displacement control enables the upper mold 71 to apply pressure evenly, ensuring a consistent shaping effect of the wicker, and avoiding shaping defects caused by uneven pressure. And damage to the wicker caused by excessive pressure.

[0048] In some embodiments, the bubble-driven clamping mechanism 6 includes a movable rod 64 and a transverse plate 62. The movable rod 64 is rotatably arranged on one side of the softened water tank 5. A driving assembly 641 is arranged at one end of the movable rod 64 close to the softened water tank 5. The driving assembly 641 includes an air collecting hood 6411 and a float 6413. A connecting rod 6412 is fixedly connected between the air collecting hood 6411 and the float 6413. The connecting rod 6412 is hinged to the movable rod 64. The other end of the movable rod 64 is connected to a transmission block 642. A second displacement module 61 is arranged between the transverse plate 62 and the frame 1. The second displacement module 61 enables the transverse plate 62 to move upward or downward in a vertical direction. A fixed clamping plate 632 fixed relatively to the transverse plate 62 and a movable clamping plate 631 slidably arranged on the transverse plate 62 are arranged on the transverse plate 62. The fixed clamping plate 632 corresponds to the movable clamping plate 631 one by one. The upper ends of the fixed clamping plate 632 and the movable clamping plate 631 are both set in a triangular shape. When the second displacement module 61 drives the horizontal plate 62 to move upward, the wicker will be placed between the fixed clamping plate 632 and the movable clamping plate 631. In actual use, the multiple wicker on the clamping assembly 4 pass through each set of paired fixed clamping plates 632 and movable clamping plates 631 one by one, so that the fixed clamping plates 632 and the movable clamping plates 631 play the role of arranging the wicker, which helps to prevent the wicker from being knotted and entangled.

[0049] The upper end surface of the transmission block 642 is provided with a slope acting on the movable clamping plate 631 . When the transmission block 642 abuts against the lower end of the movable clamping plate 631 , the movable clamping plate 631 moves toward the corresponding fixed clamping plate 632 under the action of the slope.

[0050] In some embodiments, the rack 1 is provided with a drain plate 11, which can collect liquid spilled on the rack 1 and return the liquid to the steam generator 2 through a return pipe 12 connected to the steam generator 2. The provision of the drain plate 11 can prevent liquid from spilling in the working area, keep the working environment clean and dry, and reduce safety hazards. In addition, by recycling and reusing the liquid, the frequency of water replenishment of the steam generator 2 is reduced, and the operating efficiency and continuous working capacity of the equipment are improved.

[0051] In some embodiments, a spring 643 is provided between the movable rod 64 and the drain plate 11 , and the spring 643 is compressed when the transmission block 642 moves close to the drain plate 11 .

[0052] When in use, the driving assembly 641 is immersed in the liquid in the softening water tank 5, and the air collecting hood 6411 will collect the bubbles released from the bubble generator 51. As the volume of gas in the air collecting hood 6411 increases, the buoyancy increases. When the total buoyancy exceeds the elastic force of the spring 643, the transmission block 642 gradually moves toward the direction close to the drain plate 11, and the movable rod 64 gradually compresses the spring 643. When the driving assembly 641 rises to a certain height, the float 6413 emerges from the water surface, and the buoyancy of the float 6413 disappears, so that the gravity of the float 6413 is greater than the buoyancy of the air collecting hood 6411. The change in the center of gravity caused by this causes the connecting rod of the air collecting hood 6411 and the float 6413 to swing, and the opening of the air collecting hood 6411 gradually turns upward, the gas in the air collecting hood 6411 is quickly released, and the driving component 641 sinks rapidly due to its own gravity. At the same time, under the elastic force of the spring 643, the transmission block 642 moves upward rapidly until it abuts against the movable clamping plate 631. The upper end surface of the transmission block 642 is provided with a slope, and the slope acts on the movable clamping plate 631 to move the movable clamping plate 631 toward the fixed clamping plate 632, thereby clamping the wicker between the movable clamping plate 631 and the fixed clamping plate 632.

[0053] While the transmission block 642 moves upward, the driving assembly 641 is immersed in water again. Since the density of the float 6413 is lower than that of water, the buoyancy of the float 6413 pushes the gas collecting cover 6411 to rotate downward, and the gas in the gas collecting cover 6411 gradually increases, so that it moves upward again, and the cycle repeats. The repeated clamping of the wicker will cause some fibers to break and the cell wall to rupture under the action of the clamping force, thereby further improving the toughness of the wicker.

[0054] Furthermore, when bubbles are released from the bubble generator 51, the surrounding water molecules are squeezed during the process of the bubbles rising in the water. When the bubbles burst, this squeezing effect is suddenly released, generating an outward impact force, and the abrasive particles attached to the wicker will be subjected to the impact force generated by the bursting of the bubbles, overcoming the adhesion between the particles and the wicker, thereby detaching from the surface of the wicker, so that the abrasive particles fall back into the water and avoid remaining on the wicker.

[0055] In some embodiments, the softened water tank 5 is further provided with a lower pressing plate 55, which is used to press the wicker downward into the softened water tank 5. A third displacement module 54 is installed on the side wall of the softened water tank 5. The movable end of the third displacement module 54 is fixedly connected to the lower pressing plate 55. The third displacement module 54 can drive the lower pressing plate 55 to move in the vertical direction. A tensioning roller 56 is also provided on the side of the frame 1 close to the softened water tank 5. The third displacement module 54 drives the lower pressing plate 55 to move downward, pressing the wicker into the softened water tank 5, thereby increasing the contact area between the wicker and water and accelerating the softening speed of the wicker fiber. Furthermore, a horizontal block 57 is provided on the softened water tank 5 to prevent the wicker from interfering with the drive assembly 641 when moving.

[0056] The bubble generator 51 , the first displacement module 73 , the second displacement module 61 and the third displacement module 54 in the above embodiment are all prior arts well known to those skilled in the art, and thus will not be described in detail in this specification.

[0057] Furthermore, a temperature sensor is provided in the softening water tank 5. The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the flow regulating valve 52, and the temperature sensor can monitor the temperature in the softening water tank 5 in real time to ensure that the softening process is carried out within a suitable temperature range. Through the monitoring of the temperature sensor, the opening of the flow regulating valve 52 is controlled to timely adjust the temperature in the softening water tank 5, ensuring that the wicker is softened at the optimal temperature, thereby improving the softening effect.

[0058] In some embodiments, the frame 1 is fixedly mounted with a driving motor 91, the output end of the driving motor 91 is connected to a driving wheel 92, the driving wheel 92 has a chain 93 connected thereto, and the moving seat 3 is fixedly connected to the chain 93. The driving wheel 92 transmits power to the moving seat 3 through the chain 93, so that the moving seat 3 moves along a predetermined track, ensuring the smooth movement of the moving seat 3, thereby improving the consistency of the softening and shaping process.

[0059] In some embodiments, the lower mold 72 is provided with a guide protrusion 721 along the moving direction of the moving seat 3, and a pressure sensor is provided on the side of the upper mold 71 facing the lower mold 72. The pressure sensor can monitor the pressure applied by the upper mold 71 in real time to avoid excessive pressure on the wicker, thereby preventing the wicker from being damaged, thereby improving the shaping effect. The guide protrusion 721 prevents the wicker from sliding during the shaping process, which causes the final shaped shape to change.

[0060] In some embodiments, the side wall of the frame 1 is provided with ribs 81 for fixing the air duct 8 .

[0061] The working principle of the present invention is as follows:

[0062] When the operator softens the wicker, he first clamps a number of wicker by the clamping assembly 4, then installs the clamping assembly 4 on the moving seat 3, and drives the moving seat 3 to move away from the softening water tank 5 by the driving motor 91, thereby driving the wicker to pass through the softening water tank 5, the bubble-driven clamping mechanism 6 and the steam shaping assembly in sequence. The wicker is soaked and heated by water in the softening water tank 5; it is clamped and pressed when passing through the bubble-driven clamping mechanism 6, so that the cell wall of the wicker is broken; it is shaped by the high-temperature steam from the steam generating assembly and the pressing force of the upper mold 71 and the lower mold 72 in the steam shaping assembly. The steam generated by the steam generator 2 is first used to heat the wicker to shape it, and then the steam is transmitted to the softening water tank 5 through the air guide pipe 8 to heat the softening water tank 5, so as to realize the recycling of steam and save energy; the softening water tank 5 is provided with collision particles 53, and the steam generates bubbles in the softening water tank 5 through the bubble generator 51 while heating the softening water tank 5, and the bubbles drive the collision particles 53 to move in the softening water tank 5 during the rising process, on the one hand, the collision particles 53 rub against the surface of the wicker, cut the bast layer on the surface of the wicker, and increase the contact area between the wicker and the water, and on the other hand, the collision particles 53 also play a role of hitting the wicker, which is conducive to the softening of the wicker. High-temperature water can destroy the hydrogen bonds between the wicker fibers, thereby reducing the bonding force between the fibers, making the wicker easier to bend, thereby accelerating the softening process and improving the softening effect, while avoiding the use of chemicals to soften the wicker, and fundamentally eliminating the residue of chemicals. At the same time, the driving component 641 is immersed in the liquid in the softening water tank 5, and the air collecting hood 6411 will collect the bubbles released from the bubble generator 51. As the gas volume in the air collecting hood 6411 increases, the buoyancy increases. When the total buoyancy exceeds the elastic force of the spring 643, the transmission block 642 gradually moves toward the direction close to the drain plate 11, and the movable rod 64 gradually compresses the spring 643. When the driving component 641 rises to a certain height, the float 6413 emerges from the water surface, and the buoyancy of the float 6413 disappears, so that the gravity of the float 6413 is greater than the buoyancy of the air collecting hood 6411. The change in the center of gravity brings about a swing in the connecting rod of the gas collecting hood 6411 and the buoy 6413, and the opening of the gas collecting hood 6411 gradually turns upward, and the gas in the gas collecting hood 6411 is quickly released. The driving assembly 641 sinks rapidly due to its own gravity. At the same time, under the elastic force of the spring 643, the transmission block 642 moves upward rapidly until it abuts against the clamping plate 63. The upper end surface of the transmission block 642 is provided with a slope, and the slope acts on the movable clamping plate 631 to move the movable clamping plate 631 toward the direction of the fixed clamping plate 632, thereby clamping and pressing the wicker between the movable clamping plate 631 and the fixed clamping plate 632. Repeated clamping and pressing of the wicker will cause the breakage of some fibers and the rupture of the cell wall under the action of the clamping force, thereby further improving the toughness of the wicker.The wicker will then be moved along the length direction of the frame 1 to the steam shaping assembly for steam shaping. When the movable seat 3 moves to one end of the frame 1, the driving motor 91 rotates in the other direction to move the movable seat 3 toward the softening water tank 5, thereby entering the next working cycle.

[0063] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wicker softening and shaping device, characterized in that: Including rack, steam generator; The frame is movably provided with a moving seat, the moving seat is detachably provided with a clamping assembly, and a softening water tank, a bubble-driven clamping mechanism, and a steam shaping assembly are sequentially provided on the frame along the moving path of the moving seat; The steam shaping assembly comprises an upper mold and a lower mold, the lower mold is connected to the output end of the steam generator, an air guide pipe is connected between the upper mold and the softened water tank, the steam generated by the steam generator is finally guided to the softened water tank through the air guide pipe, and a flow regulating valve is also arranged between the air guide pipe and the softened water tank; A bubble generator and collision particles are arranged in the softened water tank, and the bubble generator is communicated with the air guide pipe.

2. A wicker softening and shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly comprises an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate, the upper clamping plate is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the lower clamping plate by bolts, the lower clamping plate is also provided with a claw extending downward, the movable seat is slidably provided with a buckle, the claw is provided with a locking groove penetrating the claw, the buckle is provided with a locking protrusion adapted to the size of the locking groove, a return spring is provided between the movable seat and the buckle, and the upper end side edge of the locking protrusion is provided with an inclined portion that guides the claw; Under the elastic force of the return spring, the protrusion abuts against the locking groove, thereby locking the lower clamping plate.

3. A wicker softening and shaping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate are both provided with grooves for holding the wicker.

4. The wicker softening and shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the frame is fixedly connected with a first displacement module, a movable end of the first displacement module is fixedly connected with the upper mold, and the first displacement module controls the upper mold to move toward or away from the lower mold.

5. The wicker softening and shaping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bubble-driven clamping mechanism comprises a movable rod and a transverse plate, the movable rod being rotatably arranged on one side of the softened water tank, a driving assembly being arranged at one end of the movable rod close to the softened water tank, the driving assembly comprising an air collecting hood and a float, a connecting rod being fixedly connected between the air collecting hood and the float, the connecting rod being hinged to the movable rod, a transmission block being connected to the other end of the movable rod, a second displacement module being arranged between the transverse plate and the frame, the second displacement module enabling the transverse plate to move upward or downward in a vertical direction, a fixed clamping plate being fixed relatively to the transverse plate and a movable clamping plate being slidably arranged on the transverse plate, the fixed clamping plate corresponding to the movable clamping plate one by one; The upper end surface of the transmission block is provided with a slope acting on the movable clamping plate, and when the transmission block abuts against the lower end of the movable clamping plate, the movable clamping plate moves toward the direction approaching the corresponding fixed clamping plate.

6. A wicker softening and shaping device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rack is provided with a drain plate, which can collect liquid spilled on the rack and return the liquid to the steam generator through a reflux pipe connected to the steam generator.

7. A wicker softening and shaping device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A spring is arranged between the movable rod and the drain plate, and the spring is compressed when the transmission block approaches the drain plate.

8. The wicker softening and shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The softened water tank is also provided with a lower pressing plate, which is used to press the wicker downward into the softened water tank. A third displacement module is installed on the side wall of the softened water tank. The moving end of the third displacement module is fixedly connected to the lower pressing plate, and the third displacement module can drive the lower pressing plate to move in the vertical direction. A tensioning roller is also arranged on one side of the frame close to the softened water tank.

9. The wicker softening and shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame is fixedly mounted with a driving motor, an output end of the driving motor is connected with a driving wheel, the driving wheel is transmission-connected with a chain, and the moving seat is fixedly connected to the chain.

10. The wicker softening and shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower mold is provided with a guide protrusion along the moving direction of the moving seat, and a pressure sensor is provided on a side of the upper mold facing the lower mold.

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