A ball-shaped bobbin holder

Abstract

This invention provides a spherical yarn bobbin holder, comprising a base assembly and multiple main sliders. The base assembly includes a main slide rail, multiple sliding discs, and a column. The sliding discs and main sliders are slidably fitted onto the main slide rail, which has an annular slide rail. The annular slide rail communicates with the main slide rail, and the column is vertically mounted on the main slider. The main slider corresponds to the annular slide rail and also includes multiple separate components and a rotating component. This spherical yarn bobbin holder, through the interaction of the base assembly, multiple main sliders, multiple separate components, and rotating component, allows the invention to transform the original installation arrangement of yarn bobbins on two opposing planes into a three-dimensional spherical arrangement. Compared to traditional yarn bobbin holders, when inspecting multiple yarn bobbins, operators can directly rotate the sphere to complete the inspection of yarn bobbins at different locations, thus facilitating user operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of yarn dyeing equipment, specifically a spherical yarn bobbin holder. Background Technology

[0002] A yarn bobbin is formed by connecting small-capacity bobbins (or strands of yarn) together using a winding machine to create a larger-capacity bobbin. A bobbin holder is a component on the winding machine used to hold these bobbins. Because the amount of yarn on a bobbin is small, a single bobbin is quickly used up, requiring frequent bobbin changes during production. Furthermore, after the bobbins are used up, excess yarn remains, leading to a large number of bobbins being generated during frequent changes. This means that both the external placement of bobbins and the storage of the yarn require additional floor space outside the factory. Existing bobbin holders are generally fixed, making it difficult to replace bobbins and unable to maintain yarn tension, resulting in yarn untwisting and tangling.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent disclosure "A Novel High-Efficiency Yarn Changing Frame" (Patent No.: CN201910422345.9) includes a base with several uprights evenly spaced on it. The bottom of each upright is fixedly connected to the top of the base, and yarn changing units are evenly spaced on the uprights. Each yarn changing unit includes a base plate fitted onto the uprights, with a sleeve placed on top of the base plate. The sleeve is fitted onto the uprights, and several shaft tubes are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve. Support plates are fitted onto the shaft tubes, and a bearing is located at the end of the shaft tubes away from the sleeve. The outer wall of the bearing's outer ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shaft tube, and a sliding rod passes through the inner ring of the bearing. An extension rod is movably connected to the top of the sliding rod, and a threading ball is fixedly connected to the end of the extension rod away from the sliding rod. The threading ball has a through hole. The novel high-efficiency yarn changing frame proposed in this technical solution can meet the needs of cyclic yarn changing and can maintain yarn tension, avoiding yarn untwisting and tangling.

[0004] However, the aforementioned patents require personnel to raise or lower their line of sight and change their posture from standing to squatting when inspecting and disassembling yarn spools. Moreover, since the height of the staff varies, disassembling or inspecting yarn spools is physically demanding and inconvenient for personnel. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a spherical yarn tube holder.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a spherical yarn bobbin frame, comprising a base assembly and multiple main sliders. The base assembly includes a main slide rail, multiple sliding discs, and a column. The multiple sliding discs and the main sliders are slidably fitted on the main slide rail, and the sliding discs are provided with an annular slide rail. The annular slide rail communicates with the main slide rail, and the column is vertically mounted on the main slider. The main slider corresponds to the annular slide rail and also includes multiple separate components and a rotating component. The separate components are pivotally connected to the column via the rotating component. Two separate components interlock and are spherically shaped as a whole.

[0007] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes multiple split-shell segments and a drive motor. The drive motors are arranged at equal angles to the side of the rotating assembly, with each split-shell segment linked to one of the drive motors. Each split-shell segment has multiple through holes. Each split-shell segment corresponds to one drive motor.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes a telescopic rotating rod and a connecting seat. The telescopic rotating rod is horizontally disposed on the top of the column, and the connecting seat is connected to the telescopic rotating rod. The drive motor is disposed on the side of the connecting seat.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes multiple yarn bobbin assemblies, with each yarn bobbin assembly corresponding to a multiple through hole.

[0010] Preferably, the yarn bobbin assembly includes an insert, a steel wire, a limiting seat, a yarn bobbin, a connecting rod, a return spring seat, and a flap. The insert is movably inserted into the through hole, and the yarn bobbin is fitted onto the insert. The connecting rod is slidably fitted inside the insert, and the limiting seat is fixed inside the insert. The connecting rod corresponds to the limiting seat, and the return spring seat is located at the front end of the connecting rod. The flap is linked to the return spring seat. The flap corresponds to the yarn bobbin.

[0011] Preferably, the yarn tube assembly further includes a plug head, an iron ball, and a steel wire. One end of the plug head is movably inserted into the connecting support rod, and the other end passes through the insert tube and extends outside the insert tube. One end of the steel wire passes through the insert tube and the limiting seat respectively and is connected to the connecting support rod, and the other end is connected to the iron ball. The iron ball is located inside the split petal shell.

[0012] Preferably, the assembly further includes an active rotating ring, a second drive motor, a telescopic rod, a bracket, a third drive motor, a linkage gear ring, and a double-headed telescopic rod. The active rotating ring is pivotally connected to the connecting seat, and the second drive motor is disposed on the side of the active rotating ring. The telescopic rod is connected to the output end of the second drive motor, and the bracket is disposed on the movable end of the telescopic rod. The third drive motor is disposed on the bracket, and the double-headed telescopic rod is pivotally connected to the bracket. The linkage gear ring is sleeved on the double-headed telescopic rod, and the linkage gear ring is linkedly connected to the output end of the third drive motor.

[0013] Preferably, the assembly also includes a silicone rod, two supports, and multiple magnets. The two supports are respectively connected to both ends of the double-headed telescopic rod. The silicone rod is positioned between the two supports, and the multiple magnets are evenly distributed on the silicone rod. The magnets correspond to the iron balls, and a sensor is mounted on the connecting seat. The sensor corresponds to the inner side of the split-type flap shell.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes a collection box, which is detachably snapped into the sliding wheel, and the collection box corresponds to the bottom of the split component.

[0015] This invention provides a spherical yarn tube holder. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This spherical yarn bobbin holder, through the coordinated arrangement of a base assembly, multiple main sliders, multiple separate components, and a rotating assembly, transforms the original installation arrangement of yarn bobbins on two opposing planes into a three-dimensional spherical configuration. Compared to traditional yarn bobbin holders, this allows operators to directly rotate the sphere to inspect yarn bobbins at different locations during random checks, thus simplifying the process for users. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first perspective view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a second perspective view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a third perspective view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a first partial component of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a second partial component of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a first partial component of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a third partial component of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the fourth partial component of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Base assembly, 2. Main slide, 3. Main slider, 4. Sliding wheel, 5. Collection box, 6. Column, 7. Split shell, 8. Rotating assembly, 9. Telescopic rotating rod, 10. Split assembly, 11. Limiting seat, 12. Through hole, 13. Steel wire, 14. Circular slide, 15. Drive motor one, 16. Active rotating ring, 17. Connecting seat, 18. Drive motor two, 19. Telescopic rod, 20. Silicone rod, 21. Bracket, 22. Support, 23. Double-headed telescopic rod, 24. Magnet, 25. Linkage gear ring, 26. Drive motor three, 27. Iron ball, 28. Insert tube, 29. Yarn spool, 30. Yarn spool assembly, 31. Insert / pull head, 32. Flip plate, 33. Reset spring seat, 34. Connecting support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This invention provides a spherical yarn tube frame, such as... Figure 1-8 As shown, the system includes a base assembly 1 and multiple main sliders 3. The base assembly 1 includes a main slide rail 2, multiple sliding discs 4, and a column 6. The multiple sliding discs 4 and the main sliders 3 are slidably fitted onto the main slide rail 2, and the sliding discs 4 are provided with an annular slide rail 14. The annular slide rail 14 communicates with the main slide rail 2, and the column 6 is vertically mounted on the main sliders 3. The main sliders 3 correspond to the annular slide rail 14 and also include multiple split components 10 and a rotating component 8. The split components 10 are pivotally connected to the column 6 via the rotating component 8. Two split components 10 interlock and form a spherical shape.

[0027] The rotating assembly 8 includes multiple split-shells 7 and drive motors 15. The drive motors 15 are arranged at equal angles to the side of the rotating assembly 8, with the split-shells 7 linked to the drive motors 15. Multiple through holes 12 are provided on each split-shell 7. Each split-shell 7 corresponds to one drive motor 15.

[0028] By cooperating with multiple split-shell structures 7 and drive motor 15, the overall yarn bobbin frame can transform the support with yarn bobbins on both sides into a sphere. When storage space is needed, the sphere can be disassembled into a near-flat support plate. When inspection and sampling are required, it can be deformed into a sphere, allowing personnel to sample the yarn in the bobbins from various positions. This design is convenient for personnel to use and requires no large movements or postures, thus improving work efficiency.

[0029] The rotating assembly 8 includes a telescopic rotating rod 9 and a connecting seat 17. The telescopic rotating rod 9 is horizontally positioned on the top of the column 6, and the connecting seat 17 is connected to the telescopic rotating rod 9. The drive motor 15 is located on the side of the connecting seat 17.

[0030] It also includes multiple yarn bobbin assemblies 30, each corresponding to a multiple through hole 12.

[0031] The yarn bobbin assembly 30 includes a tube 28, a steel wire 13, a limiting seat 11, a yarn bobbin 29, a connecting rod 34, a return spring seat 33, and a flap 32. The tube 28 is movably inserted into the through hole 12, and the yarn bobbin 29 is fitted onto the tube 28. The connecting rod 34 is slidably fitted within the tube 28, and the limiting seat 11 is fixed within the tube 28. The connecting rod 34 corresponds to the limiting seat 11, and the return spring seat 33 is located at the front end of the connecting rod 34. The flap 32 is linked to the return spring seat 33. The flap 32 corresponds to the yarn bobbin 29.

[0032] The yarn tube assembly 30 also includes an insertion head 31, an iron ball 27, and a steel wire 13. One end of the insertion head 31 is movably inserted into the connecting support rod 34, and the other end passes through the insertion tube 28 and extends outside the insertion tube 28. One end of the steel wire 13 passes through the insertion tube 28 and the limiting seat 11 respectively and is connected to the connecting support rod 34, and the other end is connected to the iron ball 27. The iron ball 27 is located inside the split valve shell 7.

[0033] It also includes an active rotating ring 16, a second drive motor 18, a telescopic rod 19, a bracket 21, a third drive motor 26, a linkage gear ring 25, and a double-headed telescopic rod 23. The active rotating ring 16 is pivotally connected to the connecting seat 17, and the second drive motor 18 is located on the side of the active rotating ring 16. The telescopic rod 19 is connected to the output end of the second drive motor 18, and the bracket 21 is located on the movable end of the telescopic rod 19. The third drive motor 26 is located on the bracket 21, and the double-headed telescopic rod 23 is pivotally connected to the bracket 21. The linkage gear ring 25 is sleeved on the double-headed telescopic rod 23, and the linkage gear ring 25 is linkedly connected to the output end of the third drive motor 26.

[0034] It also includes a silicone rod 20, two supports 22, and multiple magnets 24. The two supports 22 are connected to both ends of the double-headed telescopic rod 23. The silicone rod 20 is positioned between the two supports 22, and the multiple magnets 24 are evenly distributed on the silicone rod 20. The magnets 24 correspond to the iron balls 27, and a sensor is mounted on the connecting seat 17. The sensor corresponds to the inner side of the split-shell 7.

[0035] By employing the coordinated components of the active rotating ring 16, drive motor 2 18, telescopic rod 19, bracket 21, drive motor 3 26, linkage gear ring 25, and double-headed telescopic rod 23, this invention can automatically disassemble the yarn bobbin mounted on it after transforming into a spherical shape, facilitating user operation and significantly improving work efficiency.

[0036] It also includes a collection box 5, which is detachably snapped into the sliding wheel 4. The collection box 5 corresponds to the bottom of the split component 10.

[0037] Furthermore, compared to other commercially available automatic yarn spool disassembly systems, this invention starts disassembly from a spherical point directly opposite the collection box 5, minimizing the distance the yarn spool needs to fall. Therefore, upon collision with the box, the yarn spool is less likely to bounce back and eject from the box. Simultaneously, its vertical descent makes it easier for personnel to organize the fallen yarn spool, thus facilitating its use.

[0038] Working principle: In use, the two separate components 10 are first moved closer to each other on the main slide rail 2 to form a sphere. Personnel can then insert the yarn tube assembly 30 into the separate shell 7 without moving or changing posture, thus completing the installation of the yarn tube. After installation, the drive motor 15 rotates, unfolding the multiple separate shells 7. Simultaneously, the telescopic rotating rod 9 extends, and the two main sliders 3 move closer to each other. The main sliders 3 can also be controlled to move onto the annular slide rail 14 on the sliding wheel 4 for positional transformation, thereby reducing the footprint of the yarn tube frame.

[0039] When it is necessary to remove the yarn bobbin from the present invention, the operator can spherically shape the present invention and place the collection box 5 directly below it. Then, the microcontroller controls the sensor to control the active rotating ring 16 to move the drive motor 18 to the position corresponding to the lower split petal shell 7. Then, the double-headed telescopic rod 23 is retracted or released. At the same time, the telescopic rod 19 and the drive motor 18 are controlled to make the silicone rod 20 squeeze the inner side of the individual split petal shell 7 and slowly push it upward along the inner surface of the split petal shell 7. During the upward push, the drive motor 18, the telescopic rod 19, and the double-headed telescopic rod 23 are continuously controlled to ensure that the silicone rod 20 makes full contact with the inner surface of the split petal shell 7. The unfolded length of the flip plate 32 is greater than the outer diameter of the insert 28, and the exposed end length of the plug head 31 is greater than the inner diameter of the insert 28 but less than the outer diameter of the insert 28. When the magnet 24 on the silicone rod 20 contacts and attracts the iron ball 27, the iron ball 27 is pulled by the silicone rod 20, forcing the connecting support rod 34 to retract, thereby forcing the flip plate 32 to retract into the insert 28. At this time, the front end of the yarn spool 29 separates from the flip plate 32. The yarn spool 29 is not fixed and will slide directly into the collection box 5. At the same time, due to the restriction of the limiting seat 11, the iron ball 27 moves a certain distance and then stops. By squeezing against the silicone rod 20, the silicone rod 20 is forced to deform and cross over the iron ball 27 and move to the position of the next iron ball 27.

[0040] In summary, this spherical yarn bobbin holder, through the coordinated arrangement of the base assembly 1, multiple main sliders 3, multiple split assemblies 10, and rotating assembly 8, transforms the original installation arrangement of yarn bobbins on two opposing planes into a three-dimensional spherical arrangement. This allows workers to easily check yarn bobbins at different locations simply by rotating the sphere, compared to traditional yarn bobbin holders. This greatly facilitates user operation.

Claims

1. A spherical yarn tube frame, characterized in that: The system includes a base assembly (1) and multiple main sliders (3). The base assembly (1) includes a main slide (2), multiple sliding wheels (4) and a column (6). The multiple sliding wheels (4) and the main sliders (3) are slidably fitted on the main slide (2). The sliding wheels (4) are provided with an annular slide (14). The annular slide (14) is connected to the main slide (2). The column (6) is vertically set on the main sliders (3). The main sliders (3) correspond to the annular slide (14). The system also includes multiple split components (10) and a rotating component (8). The split components (10) are pivotally connected to the column (6) through the rotating component (8). The two split components (10) are interlocked and the whole is spherical. The rotating assembly (8) includes multiple split petal shells (7) and a drive motor (15). The multiple drive motors (15) are arranged at equal angles around the rotating assembly (8) on the side of the rotating assembly (8). The split petal shells (7) are linked to the drive motors (15). Multiple through holes (12) are provided on the split petal shells (7). The split petal shells (7) and the drive motors (15) correspond one-to-one. The rotating assembly (8) includes a telescopic rotating rod (9) and a connecting seat (17). The telescopic rotating rod (9) is horizontally arranged on the top of the column (6). The connecting seat (17) is connected to the telescopic rotating rod (9). The drive motor (15) is arranged on the side of the connecting seat (17).

2. The spherical yarn tube frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes multiple yarn bobbin assemblies (30), with each yarn bobbin assembly (30) corresponding to a multiple through hole (12).

3. A spherical yarn tube frame according to claim 2, characterized in that: The yarn tube assembly (30) includes a tube (28), a steel wire (13), a limiting seat (11), a yarn spool (29), a connecting rod (34), a reset spring seat (33), and a flip plate (32). The tube (28) is movably inserted into the through hole (12), and the yarn spool (29) is fitted onto the tube (28). The connecting rod (34) is slidably fitted into the tube (28), and the limiting seat (11) is fixed inside the tube (28). The connecting rod (34) corresponds to the limiting seat (11). The reset spring seat (33) is located at the front end of the connecting rod (34). The flip plate (32) is linked to the reset spring seat (33), and the flip plate (32) corresponds to the yarn spool (29).

4. A spherical yarn tube frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: The yarn tube assembly (30) also includes a plug head (31), an iron ball (27) and a steel wire (13). One end of the plug head (31) is movably inserted into the connecting support rod (34), and the other end passes through the insert tube (28) and extends to the outside of the insert tube (28). One end of the steel wire (13) passes through the insert tube (28) and the limiting seat (11) respectively and is connected to the connecting support rod (34), and the other end is connected to the iron ball (27). The iron ball (27) is located inside the split petal shell (7).

5. A spherical yarn tube frame according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes an active rotating ring (16), a second drive motor (18), a telescopic rod (19), a bracket (21), a third drive motor (26), a linkage gear ring (25), and a double-headed telescopic rod (23). The active rotating ring (16) is pivotally connected to the connecting seat (17). The second drive motor (18) is located on the side of the active rotating ring (16). The telescopic rod (19) is connected to the output end of the second drive motor (18). The bracket (21) is located on the movable end of the telescopic rod (19). The third drive motor (26) is located on the bracket (21). The double-headed telescopic rod (23) is pivotally connected to the bracket (21). The linkage gear ring (25) is sleeved on the double-headed telescopic rod (23). The linkage gear ring (25) is linked to the output end of the third drive motor (26).

6. A spherical yarn tube frame according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a silicone rod (20), two supports (22) and multiple magnets (24). The two supports (22) are respectively connected to the two ends of the double-headed telescopic rod (23). The silicone rod (20) is set between the two supports (22). Multiple magnets (24) are evenly distributed on the silicone rod (20). The magnets (24) correspond to the iron ball (27). A sensor is set on the connecting seat (17). The sensor corresponds to the inner side of the split petal shell (7).

7. A spherical yarn tube frame according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a collection box (5), which is detachably snapped into a sliding wheel (4), and the collection box (5) corresponds to the bottom of the split assembly (10).

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