Apparatus, method and system for automatic folding of garments

Abstract

The application provides a clothes automatic folding device, characterized in that comprising a rack, a plurality of conveying devices, a control device and a plurality of folding devices, the plurality of conveying devices are arranged at both ends or the rear end of the plurality of folding devices, the control device is arranged at both ends of the plurality of conveying devices and one end of the plurality of folding devices, the plurality of folding devices are arranged at one end of the plurality of conveying devices, and the control operation device controls the plurality of conveying devices and the plurality of folding devices through electrical connection. The application provides a clothes automatic folding device, method and system, so that most clothes can be automatically folded by machines, and the efficiency can be improved, the labor cost can be reduced, the package is beautiful, and the sales are convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of packaging technology, and in particular to a device, method and system for automatic garment folding. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, China's garment industry has experienced significant growth in recent years. In the garment industry, finished garments typically require folding, which is generally done manually piece by piece. This results in low efficiency, inconsistent folding quality from different people, leading to an unattractive appearance after packaging, high labor intensity, numerous production inconveniences, and increased costs. Therefore, there is a pressing need in the market for automated garment folding equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a device, method, and system for automatic garment folding. The purpose is to enable most garments to be automatically folded by machine, thereby improving efficiency, reducing labor costs, and enhancing packaging aesthetics.

[0004] This invention provides an automatic garment folding device, comprising a frame on which multiple conveying devices, a control device, and multiple folding devices are mounted. The multiple conveying devices are mounted at both ends or the rear ends of the multiple folding devices. The control device is mounted at both ends of the multiple conveying devices and at one end of the multiple folding devices. The multiple folding devices are mounted at one end of the multiple conveying devices. The control device controls the multiple conveying devices and the multiple folding devices via electrical connection.

[0005] Furthermore, the plurality of folding devices include a single-fold device, a double-fold device, and a triple-fold device;

[0006] The aforementioned folding device includes a left flipping mechanism, a right flipping mechanism, multiple cylinder mechanisms, an adjusting screw mechanism, a handwheel mechanism, multiple bearing mechanisms, multiple guide rod mechanisms, a linkage mechanism, and multiple guide rail mechanisms. The left and right flipping mechanisms are respectively located on both sides of the conveyor line. The cylinder mechanisms are located below the left and right flipping mechanisms and are used to drive the left and right flipping mechanisms to flip to both sides of the conveyor line. The guide rod mechanism is located between the left and right flipping mechanisms. The bottom of the plate mechanism and the right flip plate mechanism are connected to the frame by the guide rail mechanism. The bottom of the left flip plate mechanism and the right flip plate mechanism are provided with the adjusting screw mechanism. The adjusting screw mechanism is provided with the handwheel mechanism and the bearing mechanism. The adjusting screw mechanism is rotated by the bearing mechanism to adjust the distance between the flip plates and adjust the width of the garment forming device. The left flip plate mechanism and the right flip plate mechanism are driven by the multiple cylinder mechanism, the connecting rod mechanism and the guide rod mechanism to complete the folding of the garment.

[0007] The two-fold device includes a counterweight plate mechanism, a rotating shaft mechanism, a bearing mechanism, a connecting rod mechanism, a cylinder mechanism, and a two-fold flipping mechanism. The two-fold flipping mechanism is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism, the connecting rod mechanism, the bearing mechanism, and the cylinder mechanism by the rotating shaft mechanism. The two-fold device is mounted on the same plane as the one-fold device and the first-section conveying device. The two-fold device drives the connecting rod mechanism through the cylinder mechanism, and with the rotating shaft mechanism as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0008] The three-fold device includes a counterweight plate mechanism, a rotating shaft mechanism, a bearing mechanism, a connecting rod mechanism, a cylinder mechanism, and a three-fold flipping mechanism. The three-fold flipping mechanism is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism, the connecting rod mechanism, the bearing mechanism, and the cylinder mechanism by the rotating shaft mechanism. The three-fold device is mounted on the same plane as the two-stage conveying device. The three-fold device drives the connecting rod mechanism through the cylinder mechanism, and with the rotating shaft mechanism as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0009] Furthermore, the conveying device includes a first-stage conveying device and a second-stage conveying device.

[0010] The first-stage conveyor consists of a motor mechanism that drives a belt mechanism and a pulley mechanism to transport the garment forward. The inductive control controls multiple walking distances, and the garment stops when it reaches the second-stage conveyor.

[0011] The two-stage conveyor device, driven by the motor mechanism, belt mechanism, and pulley mechanism, conveys the garments forward. It can be controlled by induction to convey in multiple stages, finally delivering the garments to the tail of the machine.

[0012] Furthermore, the plurality of folding devices also include a single-fold device and a double-fold device.

[0013] The folding device includes a folding shovel mechanism, a swing arm mechanism, multiple bearing mechanisms, a cylinder mechanism, a fixed base mechanism, a guide rod mechanism, and an adjusting screw mechanism. The folding shovel mechanism has left and right folding shovel mechanisms. The adjusting screw mechanism and the bearing mechanism are located in the middle of the folding shovel mechanism. One end of the folding shovel mechanism has the fixed base mechanism, the cylinder, and the guide rod. The garment is conveyed to the conveyor device. The folding shovel mechanism uses the cylinder to push the swing arm mechanism to shovel up the garment and fold it towards the middle of the belt, completing at least two folds.

[0014] The two-fold device includes a counterweight plate mechanism, a rotating shaft mechanism, a bearing mechanism, a linkage mechanism, a cylinder mechanism, and a two-fold flipping mechanism. The two-fold flipping mechanism is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism, the linkage mechanism, the bearing mechanism, and the cylinder mechanism by the rotating shaft mechanism. The two-fold device is mounted on the same plane as the two-stage conveying device. The two-fold device drives the linkage mechanism through the cylinder mechanism, and with the rotating shaft mechanism as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0015] Furthermore, the control and operation device controls the multiple folding devices and the multiple conveying devices via electrical connection.

[0016] This invention provides a method for automatic folding of clothing, comprising,

[0017] Adjust the folding size of the garment;

[0018] Place the clothing in the equipment;

[0019] The equipment folds automatically;

[0020] The conveyor system transports the clothing to the tail of the aircraft to complete the process.

[0021] This invention provides a system for automatic garment folding, comprising multiple conveying modules, a control module, and multiple folding modules. The multiple conveying modules are disposed at both ends or the rear ends of the multiple folding modules. The control module is disposed at both ends of the multiple conveying modules and at one end of the multiple folding modules. The multiple folding modules are disposed at one end of the multiple conveying modules. The control operation module controls the multiple conveying modules and the multiple folding modules through electrical connection.

[0022] Furthermore, the plurality of folding modules include a single-fold module, a two-fold module, and a three-fold module;

[0023] The aforementioned folding module includes a left flipping mechanism, a right flipping mechanism, multiple cylinder mechanisms, an adjusting screw mechanism, a handwheel mechanism, multiple bearing mechanisms, multiple guide rod mechanisms, a linkage mechanism, and multiple guide rail mechanisms. The left and right flipping mechanisms are respectively located on both sides of the conveyor line. The cylinder mechanisms are located below the left and right flipping mechanisms and are used to drive the left and right flipping mechanisms to flip to both sides of the conveyor line. The guide rod mechanism is located between the left and right flipping mechanisms. The bottom of the plate mechanism and the right flip plate mechanism are connected to the frame by the guide rail mechanism. The bottom of the left flip plate mechanism and the right flip plate mechanism are provided with the adjusting screw mechanism. The adjusting screw mechanism is provided with the handwheel mechanism and the bearing mechanism. The adjusting screw mechanism is rotated by the bearing mechanism to adjust the distance between the flip plates and adjust the width of the one-fold device forming of the garment. The left flip plate mechanism and the right flip plate mechanism are driven by the multiple cylinder mechanism, the connecting rod mechanism and the guide rod mechanism to complete the one-fold module folding.

[0024] The two-fold module includes a counterweight plate mechanism, a rotating shaft mechanism, a bearing mechanism, a linkage mechanism, a cylinder mechanism, and a two-fold flip-up mechanism. The two-fold flip-up mechanism is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism, the linkage mechanism, the bearing mechanism, and the cylinder mechanism by the rotating shaft mechanism. The two-fold module is mounted on the same plane as the one-fold module and the first-section conveyor device. The two-fold module drives the linkage mechanism through the cylinder mechanism, and with the rotating shaft mechanism as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0025] The three-fold module includes a counterweight plate mechanism, a rotating shaft mechanism, a bearing mechanism, a linkage mechanism, a cylinder mechanism, and a three-fold flipping mechanism. The three-fold flipping mechanism is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism, the linkage mechanism, the bearing mechanism, and the cylinder mechanism by the rotating shaft mechanism. The three-fold module is installed on the same plane as the two-stage conveyor module. The three-fold module drives the linkage mechanism through the cylinder mechanism, and with the rotating shaft mechanism as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0026] Furthermore, the plurality of folding modules include a single-fold module and a double-fold module;

[0027] The folding module includes a folding shovel mechanism, a swing arm mechanism, multiple bearing mechanisms, a cylinder mechanism, a fixed base mechanism, a guide rod mechanism, and an adjusting screw mechanism. The folding shovel mechanism has the adjusting screw mechanism and the bearing mechanism in the middle. One end of the folding shovel mechanism has the fixed base mechanism, the cylinder, and the guide rod. The garment is conveyed to the conveyor module. The folding shovel mechanism uses the cylinder to push the swing arm mechanism to shovel up the garment and fold it towards the middle of the belt, completing at least two folds.

[0028] The two-fold module includes a counterweight plate mechanism, a rotating shaft mechanism, a bearing mechanism, a linkage mechanism, a cylinder mechanism, and a flipping mechanism. The flipping mechanism is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism, the linkage mechanism, the bearing mechanism, and the cylinder mechanism by the rotating shaft mechanism. The two-fold module is installed on the same plane as the two-stage conveying module. The three-fold module uses the cylinder mechanism to drive the linkage mechanism, with the rotating shaft mechanism as the center, to flip the garment upwards at least once.

[0029] This invention provides a device for automatic folding of clothing, including applications in clothing, fabrics, food, and medicine.

[0030] Beneficial effects

[0031] This invention provides a device, method, and system for automatic garment folding, enabling most garments to be automatically folded by machine, thereby improving efficiency, reducing labor costs, improving packaging aesthetics, and facilitating sales. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a device for automatic garment folding (all images below are magnified from this diagram).

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the folding mechanism of an automatic garment folding device (3:1).

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor structure of an automatic garment folding device (2:1).

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the two-folding device of an automatic garment folding machine (3:1).

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-fold device structure of an automatic garment folding machine (4:1).

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the folding mechanism of an automatic garment folding device (3:1).

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the two-folding device structure of an automatic garment folding machine (2:1).

[0039] Figure annotations ( Figure 1 In the middle: 1. Frame; 3. Multiple conveying devices; 5. Control device; 6. Multiple folding devices: 2. Single folding device; 3. Double folding device; 4. Triple folding device; Figure 2 In the middle: left flip plate mechanism 20, right flip plate mechanism 21a, cylinder mechanism 23a, adjusting screw mechanism 24a, handwheel mechanism 25a, bearing mechanism 26a, guide rod mechanism 22a, connecting rod mechanism 27a, guide rail mechanism 28a; Figure 3 In the middle: motor mechanism 30, belt mechanism 31, bearing mechanism 32, anti-pinch clothing folding panel mechanism 33, rotating wheel mechanism 34, adjusting wheel mechanism 35; Figure 4 In the middle: counterweight plate mechanism 40a, linkage mechanism 41a, rotating shaft mechanism 42a, bearing mechanism 43a, cylinder mechanism 44a, two-fold flip plate mechanism 45a; Figure 5 In the middle: Linkage mechanism 50, Rotary shaft mechanism 51, Bearing mechanism 52, Cylinder mechanism 53, Three-fold flap mechanism 54; Figure 6 In the middle: folding shovel mechanism 20b, swing arm mechanism 21b, multiple bearing mechanism 22b, cylinder mechanism 23b, fixed seat mechanism 24b, guide rod mechanism 25b, adjusting screw mechanism 26b; Figure 7 (Middle: Counterweight plate mechanism 40b, linkage mechanism 41b, rotating shaft mechanism 42b, bearing mechanism 43b, cylinder mechanism 44b, flipping plate mechanism 45b;) Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0041] This embodiment provides an automatic garment folding device, including a frame 1, on which multiple conveying devices 3, a control device 6, and multiple folding devices (single-fold device 2, double-fold device 3, and triple-fold device 4) are mounted. The multiple conveying devices 3 (single-stage conveying device 3a and double-stage conveying device 3b) are mounted at both ends or the rear ends of the multiple folding devices (single-fold device 2, double-fold device 3, and triple-fold device 4). The control device 5 is located at both ends of the multiple conveying devices 3 and at one end of the multiple folding devices (single-fold device 2, double-fold device 3, and triple-fold device 4). The multiple folding devices (single-fold device 2, double-fold device 3, and triple-fold device 4) are located at one end of the multiple conveying devices 3. The control device 5 controls the multiple conveying devices 3 and the multiple folding devices (single-fold device 2, double-fold device 3, and triple-fold device 4) through electrical connection.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of folding devices described in this embodiment include a single-fold device 2, a double-fold device 4, and a triple-fold device 5;

[0043] The aforementioned folding device includes a left flipping mechanism 20, a right flipping mechanism 21a, multiple cylinder mechanisms 23a, an adjusting screw mechanism 24a, a handwheel mechanism 25a, multiple bearing mechanisms 26a, multiple guide rod mechanisms 22a, a connecting rod mechanism 27a, and multiple guide rail mechanisms 28a. The left flipping mechanism 20a and the right flipping mechanism 21a are respectively located on both sides of the conveyor line of the conveying device 3. The multiple cylinder mechanisms 23a are located below the left flipping mechanism 20a and the right flipping mechanism 21a, and are used to drive the left flipping mechanism 20a and the right flipping mechanism 21a to flip to both sides of the conveyor line. The guide rod mechanism 28a is located between the left flipping mechanism 20a and the right flipping mechanism 21a. The bottom of the left flip plate mechanism 20a and the right flip plate mechanism 21a are connected to the frame 1 by the guide rail mechanism 28a. The bottom of the left flip plate mechanism 20a and the right flip plate mechanism 21a is provided with the adjusting screw mechanism 24a. The adjusting screw mechanism 24a is provided with the handwheel mechanism 25a and the bearing mechanism 26a. The adjusting screw mechanism 24a is rotated by the bearing mechanism 26a. The adjusting screw mechanism 24a adjusts the distance between the flip plates and adjusts the width of the one-fold device 2 formed by the garment. The left flip plate mechanism 20a and the right flip plate mechanism 21a are driven by the multiple cylinder mechanisms 23a, the connecting rod mechanism 24a, and the guide rod mechanism 28a to complete the folding of the one-fold device.

[0044] The two-fold device 4 includes a counterweight plate mechanism 40a, a connecting rod mechanism 41a, a rotating shaft mechanism 42a, a bearing mechanism 43a, a cylinder mechanism 44a, and a two-fold flipping mechanism 45a. The two-fold flipping mechanism 45a is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism 40a, the connecting rod mechanism 41a, the bearing mechanism 43a, and the cylinder mechanism 44a by the rotating shaft mechanism 42a. The two-fold device 4 is mounted on the same plane as the one-fold device 2 and the first-section conveying device 3a. The two-fold device 4 drives the connecting rod mechanism 41a through the cylinder mechanism, and with the rotating shaft mechanism 42a as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0045] The three-fold device 5 includes a linkage mechanism 50, a rotating shaft mechanism 51, a bearing mechanism 52, a cylinder mechanism 53, and a three-fold flipping mechanism 54. The three-fold flipping mechanism 54 is connected to the linkage mechanism 50, the bearing mechanism 52, and the cylinder mechanism 53 by the rotating shaft mechanism 51. The three-fold device 54 is mounted on the same plane as the two-stage conveying device 3b. The three-fold device 5 drives the linkage mechanism 50 through the cylinder mechanism 53, and with the rotating shaft mechanism 51 as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the conveying device described in this embodiment includes a motor mechanism 30, a belt mechanism 31, a bearing mechanism 32, an anti-pinch clothing folding panel mechanism 33, a rotating wheel mechanism 34, an adjusting wheel mechanism 35, a first-stage conveying device 3a, and a second-stage conveying device 3b.

[0047] The first-stage conveyor 3a consists of a motor mechanism 30 driving a belt mechanism 31 and a wheel mechanism 34 to transport the garment forward. The inductive control controls multiple walking distances, and the garment stops when it reaches the second-stage conveyor 3b.

[0048] The two-stage conveyor device 3b is driven by the motor mechanism to the belt mechanism 31 and the wheel mechanism 34 to convey the garment forward. It can be conveyed in multiple stages by inductive control and finally conveyed to the tail of the machine.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of folding devices described in this embodiment further includes a single-folding device 2b and a double-folding device 4b.

[0050] The folding device 2b includes a folding shovel mechanism 20b, a swing arm mechanism 21b, multiple bearing mechanisms 22b, a cylinder mechanism 23b, a fixed seat mechanism 24b, a guide rod mechanism 25b, and an adjusting screw mechanism 26b. The folding shovel mechanism 20b has the adjusting screw mechanism 26b and the bearing mechanism 22b in the middle, and the fixed seat mechanism 24b, the cylinder 23b, and the guide rod 25b at one end. When the garment is transferred to the conveyor device 3, the folding shovel mechanism 20b uses the cylinder mechanism 23b to push the swing arm mechanism 21b to shovel the garment and fold it towards the middle of the belt, completing at least two folds.

[0051] The two-folding device 4b includes a counterweight plate mechanism 40b, a linkage mechanism 41b, a rotating shaft mechanism 42b, a bearing mechanism 43b, a cylinder mechanism 44b, and a flipping plate mechanism 45b. The flipping plate mechanism 45b is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism 40b, the linkage mechanism 41b, the bearing mechanism 43b, and the cylinder mechanism 44b by the rotating shaft mechanism 42b. The two-folding device 4b is mounted on the same plane as the two-section conveying device 3b. The two-folding device 4b drives the linkage mechanism 41b through the cylinder mechanism 44b, and with the rotating shaft mechanism 42b as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the control and operation device 6 is electrically connected to control the multiple folding devices (single-fold device 2, double-fold device 3, triple-fold device 4) and the multiple conveying devices (single-section conveying device 3a, double-section conveying device 3b).

[0053] This embodiment provides a method for automatic garment folding, including,

[0054] Adjust the folding size of the garment;

[0055] Place the clothing in the equipment;

[0056] The equipment folds automatically;

[0057] The conveyor system transports the clothing to the tail of the aircraft to complete the process.

[0058] This invention provides an automatic garment folding system, comprising a frame module 1, which is equipped with multiple conveying modules 3, a control module 6, and multiple folding modules (one-fold module 2, two-fold module 3, and three-fold module 4). The multiple conveying modules 3 (one-segment conveying module 3a and two-segment conveying module 3b) are installed at both ends or the rear ends of the multiple folding modules (one-fold module 2, two-fold module 3, and three-fold module 4). The control device 5 is installed at both ends of the multiple conveying devices 3 and at one end of the multiple folding devices (one-fold device 2, two-fold device 3, and three-fold device 4). The multiple folding devices (one-fold device 2, two-fold device 3, and three-fold device 4) are installed at one end of the multiple conveying devices 3. The control device 5 controls the multiple conveying devices 3 and the multiple folding devices (one-fold device 2, two-fold device 3, and three-fold device 4) through electrical connection.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of folding modules described in this embodiment include a single-fold module 2, a two-fold module 4, and a three-fold module 5;

[0060] The aforementioned folding module 2 includes a left flipping mechanism 20, a right flipping mechanism 21a, multiple cylinder mechanisms 23a, an adjusting screw mechanism 24a, a handwheel mechanism 25a, multiple bearing mechanisms 26a, multiple guide rod mechanisms 22a, a connecting rod mechanism 27a, and multiple guide rail mechanisms 28a. The left flipping mechanism 20a and the right flipping mechanism 21a are respectively located on both sides of the conveying line of the conveying module 3. The multiple cylinder mechanisms 23a are located below the left flipping mechanism 20a and the right flipping mechanism 21a, and are used to drive the left flipping mechanism 20a and the right flipping mechanism 21a to flip to both sides of the conveying line. The guide rod mechanism 28a is located between the left flipping mechanism 20a and the right flipping mechanism 21a. The bottom of the left flip plate mechanism 20a and the right flip plate mechanism 21a are connected to the frame 1 by the guide rail mechanism 28a. The bottom of the left flip plate mechanism 20a and the right flip plate mechanism 21a is provided with the adjusting screw mechanism 24a. The adjusting screw mechanism 24a is provided with the handwheel mechanism 25a and the bearing mechanism 26a. The adjusting screw mechanism 24a is rotated by the bearing mechanism 26a. The adjusting screw mechanism 24a adjusts the distance between the flip plates and adjusts the width of the one-fold device 2 of the garment. The left flip plate mechanism 20a and the right flip plate mechanism 21a are driven by the multiple cylinder mechanisms 23a, the connecting rod mechanism 24a, and the guide rod mechanism 28a to complete the one-fold module folding.

[0061] The two-fold module 4 includes a counterweight plate mechanism 40a, a linkage mechanism 41a, a rotating shaft mechanism 42a, a bearing mechanism 43a, a cylinder mechanism 44a, and a two-fold flipping mechanism 45a. The two-fold flipping mechanism 45a is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism 40a, the linkage mechanism 41a, the bearing mechanism 43a, and the cylinder mechanism 44a by the rotating shaft mechanism 42a. The two-fold module 4 is mounted on the same plane as the one-fold module 2 and the first-section conveying module 3a. The two-fold module 4 drives the linkage mechanism 41a through the cylinder mechanism, and with the rotating shaft mechanism 42a as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0062] The three-fold module 5 includes a linkage mechanism 50, a rotating shaft mechanism 51, a bearing mechanism 52, a cylinder mechanism 53, and a three-fold flipping mechanism 54. The three-fold flipping mechanism 54 is connected to the linkage mechanism 50, the bearing mechanism 52, and the cylinder mechanism 53 by the rotating shaft mechanism 51. The three-fold device 54 is installed on the same plane as the two-stage conveying module 3b. The three-fold module 5 drives the linkage mechanism 50 through the cylinder mechanism 53, and with the rotating shaft mechanism 51 as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of folding modules described in this embodiment include a single-fold module 2b and a double-fold module 4b;

[0064] The folding module 2b includes a folding shovel mechanism 20b, a swing arm mechanism 21b, multiple bearing mechanisms 22b, a cylinder mechanism 23b, a fixed seat mechanism 24b, a guide rod mechanism 25b, and an adjusting screw mechanism 26b. The folding shovel mechanism 20b has the adjusting screw mechanism 26b and the bearing mechanism 22b in the middle, and the fixed seat mechanism 24b, the cylinder 23b, and the guide rod 25b at one end. When the garment is transferred to the conveyor module 3, the folding shovel mechanism 20b uses the cylinder mechanism 23b to push the swing arm mechanism 21b to shovel the garment and fold it towards the middle of the belt, completing at least two folds.

[0065] The two-fold module 4b includes a counterweight plate mechanism 40b, a linkage mechanism 41b, a rotating shaft mechanism 42b, a bearing mechanism 43b, a cylinder mechanism 44b, and a flipping mechanism 45b. The flipping mechanism 45b is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism 40b, the linkage mechanism 41b, the bearing mechanism 43b, and the cylinder mechanism 44b by the rotating shaft mechanism 42b. The two-fold module 4b is mounted on the same plane as the two-section conveying module 3b. The two-fold module 4b drives the linkage mechanism 41b through the cylinder mechanism 44b, and with the rotating shaft mechanism 42b as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

[0066] This invention provides a device for automatic folding of clothing, including applications in clothing, fabrics, food, and medicine.

[0067] The above description has broad applications. For example, while the embodiments disclosed in this invention may focus on an apparatus, method, and system for automatically folding garments, it should be understood that the concepts disclosed in this invention are equally applicable to other fields. Similarly, although various embodiments have been discussed in conjunction with apparatus, method, and system for automatically folding garments, any independent feature of the apparatus, method, and system for automatically folding garments may be used alone or integrated together. Therefore, the discussion of any embodiment is intended to be illustrative only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure (including the claims) to these examples.

Claims

1. A device for automatically folding clothing, characterized in that, The system includes a frame, which is equipped with multiple conveying devices, control devices, and multiple folding devices, among which: The conveying device is located at both ends or the rear end of the plurality of folding devices; The control device is located at one end of the plurality of folding devices; The folding device is located at one end of the plurality of conveying devices; The control device controls the plurality of conveying devices and the plurality of folding devices via electrical connection, wherein: The aforementioned multiple conveying devices include a single-stage conveying device and a double-stage conveying device; The first-stage conveyor consists of a motor mechanism driving a belt mechanism and a pulley mechanism to transport the garment forward. The inductive control controls multiple walking distances, and the garment stops when it reaches the second-stage conveyor. The two-stage conveyor device, driven by the motor mechanism, belt mechanism, and pulley mechanism, conveys the garments forward. It can be controlled by induction to convey in multiple stages, and finally conveys the garments to the tail of the machine. The plurality of folding devices include a single-fold device, a double-fold device, and a triple-fold device; The aforementioned folding device includes a left flipping mechanism, a right flipping mechanism, multiple cylinder mechanisms, an adjusting screw mechanism, a handwheel mechanism, multiple bearing mechanisms, multiple guide rod mechanisms, a linkage mechanism, and multiple guide rail mechanisms. The left flipping mechanism is located on the left side of the conveyor line, and the right flipping mechanism is located on the right side of the conveyor line. The cylinder mechanisms are located below the left and right flipping mechanisms and are used to drive the left and right flipping mechanisms to flip to both sides of a section of the conveyor line. The guide rod mechanism is located between the left and right flipping mechanisms. The bottom of the left and right flip-plate mechanisms is connected to the frame by the guide rail mechanism. The bottom of the left and right flip-plate mechanisms is provided with the adjusting screw mechanism. The adjusting screw mechanism is provided with the handwheel mechanism and the bearing mechanism. The adjusting screw mechanism is rotated by the bearing mechanism to adjust the distance between the flip plates and adjust the width of the garment forming device. The left and right flip-plate mechanisms are driven by the multiple cylinder mechanism, the connecting rod mechanism and the guide rod mechanism to complete the folding of the garment. The two-fold device includes a counterweight plate mechanism, a rotating shaft mechanism, a bearing mechanism, a connecting rod mechanism, a cylinder mechanism, and a two-fold flip-up mechanism. The two-fold flip-up mechanism is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism, the connecting rod mechanism, the bearing mechanism, and the cylinder mechanism by the rotating shaft mechanism. The two-fold device is mounted on the same plane as the one-fold device and the first-section conveying device. The two-fold device drives the connecting rod mechanism through the cylinder mechanism, and with the rotating shaft mechanism as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold. The three-fold device includes a counterweight plate mechanism, a rotating shaft mechanism, a bearing mechanism, a linkage mechanism, a cylinder mechanism, and a three-fold flip-up mechanism. The three-fold flip-up mechanism is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism, the linkage mechanism, the bearing mechanism, and the cylinder mechanism via the rotating shaft mechanism. The three-fold device is mounted on the same plane as the two-stage conveyor. The three-fold device uses the cylinder mechanism to drive the linkage mechanism, centered on the rotating shaft mechanism, to flip the garment upwards at least once, or... The plurality of folding devices include a single-fold device and a double-fold device; The folding device includes a folding shovel mechanism, a swing arm mechanism, multiple bearing mechanisms, a cylinder mechanism, a fixed base mechanism, a guide rod mechanism, and an adjusting screw mechanism. The folding shovel mechanism has left and right folding shovel mechanisms. The adjusting screw mechanism and the bearing mechanism are located in the middle of the folding shovel mechanism. One end of the folding shovel mechanism has the fixed base mechanism, the cylinder, and the guide rod. The garment is conveyed to the conveyor device. The folding shovel mechanism uses the cylinder to push the swing arm mechanism to shovel up the garment and fold it towards the middle of the belt, completing at least two folds. The two-fold device includes a counterweight plate mechanism, a rotating shaft mechanism, a bearing mechanism, a connecting rod mechanism, a cylinder mechanism, and a two-fold flipping mechanism. The two-fold flipping mechanism is connected to the counterweight plate mechanism, the connecting rod mechanism, the bearing mechanism, and the cylinder mechanism by the rotating shaft mechanism. The two-fold device is installed on the same plane as the two-stage conveyor device. The two-fold device drives the connecting rod mechanism through the cylinder mechanism, and with the rotating shaft mechanism as the center, flips the garment upward to complete at least one fold.

2. The automatic garment folding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control device controls the multiple folding devices and the multiple conveying devices via electrical connections.

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