Intelligent hanging and conveying device and method for batch production line of clothes of different styles

Abstract

The present invention discloses an intelligent hanging and conveying device for a batch assembly line of different styles of clothing, comprising: a vehicle body having moving wheels driven by a power mechanism; a manipulator disposed on the vehicle body for clamping garment pieces; a visual mechanism for identifying characteristic information of the garment pieces; a sensing mechanism for acquiring the operating actions of a seamstress and generating a sensing signal; a controller electrically connected to the power mechanism, the manipulator, the visual mechanism, and the sensing mechanism, the controller comparing the characteristic information with the clothing order. If a match is found, the controller uses the power mechanism to move the vehicle body to the corresponding workstation according to the clothing order, and upon receiving the sensing signal, causes the manipulator to release the garment pieces. The present invention also provides a conveying method. The present invention can improve the efficiency of the circulation of garment pieces in a batch production workshop.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of clothing processing and production, and more specifically, to a method and system for intelligently hanging and conveying clothing of different styles in batches on an assembly line. Background Art

[0002] Traditional garment hanging systems are used for large-scale production of uniform garments with the same sewing sequence. However, in the production of diverse garment styles, where each garment requires a different sewing sequence, these systems are not suitable. Furthermore, manual handling of garment pieces is inefficient and prone to errors, making it unsuitable for automated production. Therefore, a technical solution that can partially overcome these drawbacks is urgently needed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] One object of the present invention is to provide an intelligent hanging and conveying device and method for a batch production line of clothes of different styles, which can improve the efficiency of the circulation of clothing pieces in a batch production workshop.

[0004] In order to achieve these objects and other advantages of the present invention, the present invention provides an intelligent hanging and conveying device for a batch assembly line of clothes of different styles, including: a car body, which has moving wheels, and the moving wheels are driven by a power mechanism; a manipulator, which is arranged on the car body and is used to clamp the garment pieces; a visual mechanism, which is used to identify the characteristic information of the garment pieces; a sensing mechanism, which is used to obtain the operating actions of the sewing worker and generate a sensing signal; a controller, which is electrically connected to the power mechanism, the manipulator, the visual mechanism and the sensing mechanism, and the controller compares the characteristic information with the clothing order. If a match is found, the power mechanism is used to move the car body to the corresponding workstation according to the clothing order, and if the sensing signal is received, the manipulator is caused to release the garment pieces.

[0005] Furthermore, the manipulator includes a lifting column, a rotating frame and a clamping member, the lifting column is arranged on the vehicle body, the rotating frame is arranged at the upper end of the lifting column, and the clamping member is arranged at the edge of the rotating frame for clamping the garment piece.

[0006] Furthermore, the visual mechanism includes a QR code scanner for scanning the QR code on the garment piece to obtain feature information of the garment piece.

[0007] Furthermore, the visual mechanism also includes a camera for acquiring images of garment pieces, estimating the size of the garment pieces, obtaining garment piece size information, extracting contour information of the garment pieces, obtaining garment piece shape information, extracting object information of the garment pieces, obtaining garment piece pattern information, extracting texture information of the garment pieces, and obtaining garment piece fabric information, wherein the feature information includes the garment piece size information, the garment piece shape information, the garment piece pattern information, and the garment piece fabric information.

[0008] Furthermore, the sensing mechanism includes a photoelectric sensor for generating a sensing signal when the seamstress's hand reaches a predetermined position.

[0009] Furthermore, the clothing order includes the garment piece size information, the garment piece shape information, the garment piece pattern information, the garment piece fabric information and a moving path, and the moving path includes the workstations and positions of each workstation required to complete the clothing order.

[0010] Furthermore, a position sensor is provided on the vehicle body, and the position sensor is electrically connected to the controller. The controller uses the power mechanism to move the vehicle body according to the moving path. If the position sensor detects that the vehicle body moves to a work station included in the moving path, the vehicle body stops.

[0011] Furthermore, a laser radar is provided on the vehicle body for detecting obstacles during the movement of the vehicle body.

[0012] Furthermore, a battery is provided on the vehicle body for powering the power mechanism, the visual mechanism, the sensing mechanism, the position sensor, and the laser radar. The controller is electrically connected to the battery. When the battery power is lower than a predetermined value, the power mechanism drives the vehicle body to move to a predetermined charging position.

[0013] The present invention also provides an intelligent hanging and conveying method for a batch assembly line of clothes of different styles. The conveying device is used to convey the garment pieces, and the conveying paths of other conveying equipment are obtained to ensure that each clothing order is completed on schedule, the production of each workstation is uninterrupted and there is no collision with other conveying equipment. The conveying path is designed for the current conveying equipment based on the rule that each clothing order is completed on schedule, the production of each workstation is uninterrupted and there is no collision with other conveying equipment.

[0014] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The device of the present invention includes a vehicle body, a manipulator, a visual mechanism, and a sensing mechanism. The vehicle body is movable, the manipulator clamps garment pieces, the visual mechanism identifies characteristic information of the garment pieces, the sensing mechanism is used to sense the operation of the sewing worker, and the controller compares the characteristic information with the garment order. If a match is found, the power mechanism is used to move the vehicle body to the corresponding workstation according to the garment order, and if the sensing signal is received, the manipulator releases the garment pieces. The device of the present invention can improve the efficiency of the circulation of garment pieces in a batch production workshop and reduce the possibility of errors in the transportation of garment pieces.

[0016] Other advantages, objectives and features of the present invention will be reflected in part from the following description and will be understood by those skilled in the art through study and practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a framework diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can implement the invention with reference to the description.

[0020] It should be understood that terms such as “having”, “including” and “comprising” used herein do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other elements or combinations thereof.

[0021] The inventor disclosed a batch production process for clothing in a previous patent, which includes the following steps: obtaining a clothing order from a waiting queue, the clothing order containing structural information, process information, fabric information, and pattern information; generating a clothing production process based on the process information and pattern information; selecting fabric and cutting it into garment pieces based on the structural information, fabric information, and pattern information; distributing the garment pieces to a conveyor device; and generating a travel path for the conveyor device based on the clothing production process; driving the conveyor device to move along the travel path so that each workstation on the travel path processes the garment pieces in sequence to complete the clothing production. This batch production process involves the transportation and use of a large number of garment pieces. If the conveyor device is manually pushed to transport the garment pieces, it will be inefficient and prone to errors, and will not meet the needs of automated production.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides an intelligent hanging conveying device for batch production of different styles of clothing, comprising: a vehicle body 1 having a moving wheel 101, the moving wheel 101 being driven by a power mechanism; a manipulator 2, which is provided on the vehicle body 1 and is used to clamp garment pieces; a visual mechanism, which is used to identify characteristic information of the garment pieces; a sensing mechanism, which is used to obtain the operation action of the sewing worker and generate a sensing signal; a controller, which is electrically connected to the power mechanism, the manipulator 2, the visual mechanism and the sensing mechanism, the controller compares the characteristic information with the clothing order, and if a match is found, uses the power mechanism to move the vehicle body 1 to the corresponding workstation according to the clothing order, and upon receiving the sensing signal, causes the manipulator 2 to release the garment pieces;

[0023] In the above embodiment, the vehicle body 1 includes a plurality of moving wheels 101 for moving and turning, and the moving wheels 101 are driven by a power mechanism, such as a motor; the manipulator 2 has a clamping function, for clamping or releasing garment pieces, which are obtained by cutting fabrics according to the structure of the garment; the visual mechanism is used to identify the characteristic information of the garment pieces, and the characteristic information is the key feature points of the garment pieces, which are used to determine the clothing order to which the garment pieces belong; the sensing mechanism is used to determine whether the sewing worker performs an operation according to the optical signal, and generates a sensing signal if the operation is performed; the controller is used for the vehicle body 1, the manipulator 2, and the visual mechanism. The visual mechanism is logically controlled by the sensing mechanism, and the visual mechanism is aimed at the garment piece to obtain the characteristic information of the garment piece, and the characteristic information is compared with the garment order to determine whether the garment piece belongs to the garment order. If it does, the vehicle body 1 is moved to the processing station according to the garment order. If the sewing worker makes the sensing mechanism generate a sensing signal, the robot arm 2 releases the garment piece, and the sewing worker obtains the garment piece and processes it at the station. This embodiment recognizes the garment piece through the visual mechanism, which reduces the possibility of the garment piece being transported incorrectly, and the vehicle body 1 moves automatically, thereby improving the efficiency of the garment piece circulation in the batch production workshop.

[0024] In another embodiment, the manipulator 2 includes a lifting column 201, a rotating frame 202 and a clamping member 203. The lifting column 201 is arranged on the vehicle body 1, the rotating frame 202 is arranged at the upper end of the lifting column 201, and the clamping member 203 is arranged at the edge of the rotating frame 202 for clamping the garment piece; optionally, the lifting column 201 can be an electric lifting column 201, which can be raised and lowered within a certain range, the rotating frame 202 is driven by a motor, the rotating frame is annular and can rotate, and the clamping member 203 can be driven by two cylinders for automatic clamping and release.

[0025] In another embodiment, the visual mechanism includes a QR code scanner, which can be set on the rotating frame 202, and is used to scan the QR code on the garment piece to obtain the characteristic information of the garment piece; a method for obtaining the characteristic information of the garment piece is provided here, and during the process of cutting the garment piece, a QR code is affixed to the garment piece, and the QR code contains the characteristic information of the garment piece.

[0026] In another embodiment, the visual mechanism further includes a camera, which can be set on the rotating frame 202, for acquiring images of garment pieces, estimating the size of the garment pieces, obtaining garment piece size information, extracting contour information of the garment pieces, obtaining garment piece shape information, extracting object information of the garment pieces, obtaining garment piece pattern information, extracting texture information of the garment pieces, and obtaining garment piece fabric information, wherein the feature information includes the garment piece size information, the garment piece shape information, the garment piece pattern information, and the garment piece fabric information; the camera acquires the garment piece image and processes it using the controller, and a reference object can be pre-set, the reference object has a specific shape and size, and the scaling ratio is determined according to the actual size of the reference object and its size in the image. For example, the size information of the garment piece can be determined; optionally, the contour information is extracted based on the difference in RGB values ​​between the garment piece and the background, and the shape information of the garment piece can be obtained based on the contour closed line; optionally, the edge contours of objects in the garment piece image, such as English patterns, Chinese character patterns, and pattern patterns, are identified, and the type of pattern is determined based on the contour shape, that is, the pattern information of the garment piece is obtained; optionally, different fabrics have different textures, and the texture information is identified to obtain the fabric information of the garment piece; the feature information includes garment piece size information, garment piece shape information, garment piece pattern information and garment piece fabric information, and based on this information, the garment order to which the garment piece belongs can be determined, and then the vehicle body 1 is moved according to the garment order to drive the garment piece to the required workstation.

[0027] In another embodiment, the sensing mechanism includes a photoelectric sensor for generating a sensing signal when the seamstress's hand reaches a predetermined position; optionally, the sensing signal is generated when the seamstress's hand blocks the light emitting port of the photoelectric sensor; optionally, the photoelectric sensor can be arranged near the clamping member 203.

[0028] In another embodiment, the garment order includes the garment piece size information, the garment piece shape information, the garment piece pattern information, the garment piece fabric information and the moving path, and the moving path includes the workstations and the positions of each workstation required to complete the garment order, that is, the garment order includes the characteristic information of the garment pieces and the workstation information and workstation position information required for processing the garment pieces, so that the controller can send instructions to the vehicle body 1 according to the garment order.

[0029] In another embodiment, a position sensor is provided on the vehicle body 1, and the position sensor is electrically connected to the controller. The controller uses the power mechanism to move the vehicle body 1 according to the moving path. If the position sensor detects that the vehicle body 1 moves to a work station included in the moving path, the vehicle body 1 stops; the position sensor can use WiFi or Bluetooth for indoor positioning, and the position sensor detects the position information of the vehicle body 1 in real time. If the work station position information is reached, the vehicle body 1 stops.

[0030] In another embodiment, a laser radar is provided on the vehicle body 1 for detecting obstacles during the movement of the vehicle body 1; the laser radar is used to detect the position of obstacles for easy avoidance.

[0031] In another embodiment, a battery is provided on the vehicle body 1 for powering the power mechanism, the visual mechanism, the sensing mechanism, the position sensor, and the laser radar. The controller is electrically connected to the battery. When the battery power is lower than a predetermined value, the power mechanism drives the vehicle body 1 to move to a predetermined charging position. The battery can be a wirelessly rechargeable lithium battery. The controller monitors the battery power in real time. When the power is lower than a predetermined value, the vehicle body 1 is moved to a predetermined charging position. A wireless charger is provided at the predetermined charging position, and the vehicle body 1 can be charged when it reaches the predetermined charging position.

[0032] Based on the same inventive concept as the intelligent hanging and conveying device for batch production lines of clothes of different styles, this embodiment also provides an intelligent hanging and conveying method for batch production lines of clothes of different styles. The conveying devices of the above embodiments are used to convey the garment pieces to each workstation, so that the workstation processes the garment pieces until the clothes are processed, and the conveying paths of other conveying equipment are obtained to ensure that each clothing order is completed on schedule, the production of each workstation is uninterrupted and does not collide with other conveying equipment. The conveying path is designed for the current conveying equipment based on the rules to improve the overall efficiency of garment piece conveying and clothing production.

[0033] The number of devices and processing scales described here are used to simplify the description of the present invention. Applications, modifications and variations of the intelligent hanging and conveying device and method for batch production of different styles of clothing of the present invention will be obvious to those skilled in the art.

[0034] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the description and implementation methods. They can be fully applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those familiar with the art, additional modifications can be easily implemented. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and the scope of equivalents, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. Intelligent hanging and conveying device for batch production line of different styles of clothes, characterized by: include: a vehicle body having moving wheels driven by a power mechanism; A manipulator, which is provided on the vehicle body and is used for clamping garment pieces; A visual mechanism for identifying characteristic information of the garment piece; A sensing mechanism for detecting the sewing worker's operating actions and generating a sensing signal; a controller electrically connected to the power mechanism, the manipulator, the visual mechanism, and the sensing mechanism, wherein the controller compares the characteristic information with the garment order, and if a match is found, uses the power mechanism to move the vehicle to a corresponding workstation according to the garment order, and upon receiving the sensing signal, causes the manipulator to release the garment piece; The clothing order includes the garment piece size information, the garment piece shape information, the garment piece pattern information, the garment piece fabric information and a moving path, and the moving path includes the workstations and positions of each workstation required to complete the clothing order.

2. The intelligent hanging and conveying device for batch production of clothes of different styles according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The manipulator includes a lifting column, a rotating frame and a clamping member. The lifting column is arranged on the vehicle body, the rotating frame is arranged on the upper end of the lifting column, and the clamping member is arranged on the edge of the rotating frame for clamping the garment piece.

3. The intelligent hanging and conveying device for batch production of clothes of different styles according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The visual mechanism includes a two-dimensional code scanner for scanning the two-dimensional code on the garment piece to obtain feature information of the garment piece.

4. The intelligent hanging and conveying device for batch production of clothes of different styles according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The visual mechanism also includes a camera, which is used to obtain images of garment pieces, estimate the size of the garment pieces, obtain garment piece size information, extract contour information of the garment pieces, obtain garment piece shape information, extract object information of the garment pieces, obtain garment piece pattern information, extract texture information of the garment pieces, and obtain garment piece fabric information. The feature information includes the garment piece size information, the garment piece shape information, the garment piece pattern information, and the garment piece fabric information.

5. The intelligent hanging and conveying device for batch production of clothes of different styles according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The sensing mechanism includes a photoelectric sensor for generating a sensing signal when the seamstress's hand reaches a predetermined position.

6. The intelligent hanging and conveying device for batch production of clothes of different styles according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A position sensor is provided on the vehicle body, and the position sensor is electrically connected to the controller. The controller uses the power mechanism to move the vehicle body according to the moving path. If the position sensor detects that the vehicle body moves to a work station included in the moving path, the vehicle body stops.

7. The intelligent hanging and conveying device for batch production of clothes of different styles according to claim 6, characterized in that: The vehicle body is provided with a laser radar for detecting obstacles during the movement of the vehicle body.

8. The intelligent hanging and conveying device for batch production of clothes of different styles according to claim 7 is characterized in that: A battery is provided on the vehicle body for powering the power mechanism, the visual mechanism, the sensing mechanism, the position sensor, and the laser radar. The controller is electrically connected to the battery. When the battery power is lower than a predetermined value, the power mechanism drives the vehicle body to move to a predetermined charging position.

9. Intelligent hanging and conveying method for batch production line of different styles of clothes, characterized by: The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is used to convey garment pieces, and the conveying paths of other conveying equipment are obtained to design a conveying path for the current conveying equipment based on the rule of ensuring that each garment order is completed on schedule, each workstation produces uninterruptedly, and does not collide with other conveying equipment.

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