Socks storage and turnover equipment

By designing a sock storage and turnover device, which utilizes negative pressure suction and high-pressure air jet plates to automate the storage and transfer of socks, the problem of messy stacking and low efficiency during sock turnover is solved, storage efficiency is improved and manual intervention is reduced.

CN116395400BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31ANHUI YAOSHUN INTELLIGENT TECH GRP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310214642.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-03-08
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2043-03-08

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Technical Problem

The current sock turnover process is characterized by messy stacking, low efficiency, high labor costs, and time-consuming and troublesome material loading for the next process.

Method used

A sock storage and turnover device was designed, including a feeding component, a dispensing host and a turnover basket. It uses negative pressure suction and high-pressure air jet plate to realize the automated storage and transfer of socks. The socks are stored in different storage chambers. The automatic filling and retrieval are realized through the cooperation of sealing component and air jet plate.

Benefits of technology

It improves the storage efficiency of socks, reduces manual intervention, and is suitable for various production scenarios. Socks are stacked one by one in different storage cavities, and no sorting is required during transfer, simplifying material handling between processes.

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Abstract

This invention provides a sock storage and turnover device, relating to the field of sock processing technology. It includes a feeding assembly with a suction hose connected to its side. A negative pressure suction channel has end A connected to the suction hose and end B connected to a negative pressure fan. A side base is provided at end A of the base plate, and an upper box is provided at the top of the side base. The upper box is positioned parallel to the top of the base plate. The upper box, side base, and base plate enclose a rectangular opening structure storage cavity. This invention's sock storage and turnover device is simple and flexible to set up, suitable for various production scenarios. The feeding assembly enables automatic feeding, and the dispensing unit can fill socks one by one into each storage cavity of the turnover basket, replacing the traditional manual placement process and achieving higher storage efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sock turnover equipment technology, specifically to sock storage and turnover equipment. Background Technology

[0002] After the socks are sewn, they need to go through a series of processes, including appearance inspection, heat setting, and finished product packaging. The socks need to be repeatedly transferred between each of these processes, and after each transfer, the socks are removed and processed again.

[0003] The current turnover and stacking methods mainly include the following:

[0004] 1. After one process of making socks is completed, the workers place each sock in a basket, and then the basket is transferred between processes. This method of stacking is inefficient, and each process requires a separate stacking station, resulting in high labor costs.

[0005] 2. Socks are placed directly into plastic bags. For a batch of socks, rubber bands are used to tie them together to prevent them from becoming loose. Although this method is efficient, the personnel loading materials in the next process need to search and sort out the socks to be loaded and then remove the rubber bands, which is time-consuming and troublesome, affecting the overall processing efficiency.

[0006] In summary, there is currently a lack of equipment that can efficiently and orderly stack and rotate socks. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a sock storage and turnover device, which solves the current problems of messy and inefficient sock stacking.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0009] The sock storage and turnover equipment includes a feeding component. The side of the feeding component is connected to a suction hose, and the output end of the suction hose is connected to a dispensing host. The dispensing host includes an upper box, a side base, and a bottom plate. A negative pressure suction channel is opened in the middle of the interior of the upper box. The inlet end of the negative pressure suction channel is end A, and the outlet end is end B. End A of the negative pressure suction channel is connected to the suction hose, and end B is connected to a negative pressure fan.

[0010] The bottom plate has a side base at end A, and an upper box is provided at the top of the side base. The upper box is parallel to the bottom plate and is located directly above it. The storage cavity with a rectangular opening structure is enclosed by the upper box, the side base, and the bottom plate. The front side of the storage cavity is sealed with a transparent cover plate, and the rear side is sealed with a back plate.

[0011] The bottom of the upper box is provided with multiple discharge ports, all of which are connected to the bottom of the negative pressure suction channel. Each discharge port is rotatably installed with a discharge sealing component. The top of the upper box is provided with a negative pressure blowing component, which includes multiple air jet plates located at the top of the negative pressure suction channel.

[0012] The storage cavity is equipped with a turnover basket, and the turnover basket is provided with multiple storage compartments spaced apart. The storage compartments are separated by partitions on both sides. There is a storage compartment directly below each discharge port and an air jet plate directly above each discharge port.

[0013] Furthermore, the feeding and sealing assembly includes a sealing plate and a tilting motor. The sealing plate is rotatably embedded in the feeding port. The rotating end of the sealing plate is connected to the tilting motor. The rotation axis of the sealing plate has a first sealing part at end A and a second sealing part with a mesh structure at end B.

[0014] The sealing plate has a horizontal state and a vertical state;

[0015] A horizontally positioned sealing plate: the first sealing part seals the top of the storage cavity, and the second sealing part extends to the top of the partition.

[0016] Vertical sealing plate: The first sealing part rotates downward to fit against the inner wall of the storage cavity, and the second sealing part rotates upward to block the negative pressure suction channel.

[0017] Furthermore, an annular sealing ring is embedded in the outer wall of the sealing plate, and the sealing ring alternately seals and fits against the inner wall of the discharge port and the inner wall of the negative pressure suction channel.

[0018] Furthermore, end A of the discharge port extends to the inner edge of the top of a partition, and end B of the discharge port extends above another partition.

[0019] Furthermore, the negative pressure blowing assembly also includes a high-pressure air pump, an air guide pipe, and a solenoid valve; the high-pressure air pump is installed on the surface of the upper housing, the air outlet of the high-pressure air pump is connected to multiple air guide pipes, the outlet of each air guide pipe is connected to a jet plate, each air guide pipe is equipped with a solenoid valve, and multiple jet plates are horizontally embedded in the upper housing.

[0020] Furthermore, the front side of the turnover basket is provided with multiple observation slots, each of which is connected to a storage cavity. The observation slots are open at the top and closed at the bottom.

[0021] The transparent cover plate is positioned opposite to the observation slot, and the inner wall of the transparent cover plate is provided with multiple vertically distributed first sealing strips, which are placed on both sides of the observation slot.

[0022] Furthermore, the side of the turnover basket opposite to the observation slot is provided with a snap-fit ​​component. The snap-fit ​​component is arranged opposite to the observation slot. The snap-fit ​​component includes a post and an elastic clip. The outer end of the post is symmetrically provided with an elastic clip.

[0023] The inner wall of the back plate has a slot for inserting the snap-fit ​​assembly. The top surface of the slot is provided with a second sealing strip to eliminate the mating gap between the snap-fit ​​assembly and the back plate.

[0024] Furthermore, the turnover basket has a rectangular box structure, and the top of the left and right sides of the turnover basket is provided with a transport groove. The bottom surface of the turnover basket is provided with a protrusion, and the inner bottom surface of the storage cavity is provided with a groove for the protrusion to slide into.

[0025] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a moving plate, a support column, a feeding pipe, and a feeding hopper. The support column is vertically arranged on the surface of the moving plate, the feeding pipe is located at the top of the support column, the feeding hopper is located at the top of the feeding pipe, and the side wall of the feeding pipe is connected to a suction hose.

[0026] This invention provides a sock storage and turnover device. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0027] 1. The sock storage and turnover equipment is easy and flexible to set up, and is suitable for various production scenarios;

[0028] 2. The feeding component can automatically feed the socks, and the unloading sealing component, together with the air jet plate, can fill the socks into each storage cavity of the turnover basket, which can replace the traditional manual placement process and make the storage efficiency higher.

[0029] 3. Socks are stored in different storage compartments and stacked one on top of the other. When the turnover basket is moved to the next process, the socks are easier to remove, without having to sort the socks that are mixed together or tie them with rubber bands. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the sock storage and turnover device of the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the material dispensing host and the turnover basket of the present invention is shown.

[0033] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point A;

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cooperative structure of the turnover basket and the material unloading sealing component of the present invention is shown;

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​assembly structure of the turnover basket of the present invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of multiple turnover baskets according to the present invention is shown;

[0037] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the material dispensing host of the present invention is shown;

[0038] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the material dispensing host and the turnover basket insertion structure of the present invention is shown;

[0039] The diagram shows: 1. Feeding assembly; 11. Moving plate; 12. Support column; 13. Feeding pipe; 14. Feeding hopper; 2. Suction hose; 3. Distributor; 31. Upper housing; 311. Negative pressure suction channel; 312. Discharge port; 32. Side base; 33. Base plate; 34. Discharge sealing assembly; 341. Sealing plate; 3411. First sealing part; 3412. Second sealing part; 342. Tilting motor; 343. Sealing ring; 35. Storage cavity; 36, transparent panel; 361, first sealing strip; 37, back plate; 371, slot; 371, second sealing strip; 4, negative pressure blowing assembly; 41, high-pressure air pump; 42, air guide pipe; 43, solenoid valve; 44, jet plate; 5, negative pressure fan; 6, turnover basket; 61, observation slot; 62, storage cavity; 621, partition; 63, protrusion; 64, handling slot; 65, snap-fit ​​assembly; 651, insert post; 652, elastic clip. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] To address the problems of scattered stacking and cumbersome secondary retrieval of socks during traditional sock turnover, the following sock storage and turnover equipment is proposed:

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, it includes a feeding assembly 1, the side of which is connected to a suction hose 2, and the output end of the suction hose 2 is connected to a dispensing host 3.

[0043] To enable the feeding assembly 1 to automatically receive materials, the following structural design is provided:

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the feeding assembly 1 includes a moving plate 11, a support column 12, a feeding pipe 13, and a feeding hopper 14.

[0045] The surface of the movable plate 11 is vertically provided with a support column 12, the top of the support column 12 is provided with a feed pipe 13, the top of the feed pipe 13 is provided with a feed hopper 14, and the side wall of the feed pipe 13 is connected to a suction hose 2.

[0046] The rollers at the bottom of the movable plate 11 facilitate movement and transfer, and the feeding hopper 14 allows for the direct feeding of socks. The socks are then discharged through the feeding pipe 13 and the suction hose 2 to the negative pressure suction channel 311, thereby achieving automatic material receiving.

[0047] The material distribution host 3 includes an upper housing 31, a side base 32, and a bottom plate 33.

[0048] The bottom plate 33 has a side base 32 at its surface A end, and an upper box 31 is provided at the top of the side base 32. The upper box 31 is arranged parallel to the top of the bottom plate 33. The upper box 31, the side base 32, and the bottom plate 33 form a rectangular opening structure for the storage cavity 35.

[0049] The front of the storage cavity 35 is encapsulated with a transparent cover plate 36 and the rear is encapsulated with a back plate 37; a turnover basket 6 is inserted inside the storage cavity 35.

[0050] The turnover basket 6 has multiple independent storage cavities 62 spaced apart inside. The storage cavities 62 are equipped with partitions 621 on both sides. Each discharge port 312 has a storage cavity 62 directly below it.

[0051] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the front side of the turnover basket 6 is provided with multiple observation slots 61, each of which is connected to a storage cavity 62. The observation slot 61 has an open top and a closed bottom. The design of the observation slots makes it easy for workers to observe the storage status of the socks and determine the remaining amount of socks in the storage cavity 62. On the other hand, when taking off the socks, workers can put their fingers through the observation slots to remove the socks.

[0052] To prevent air leakage at the observation slot 61 when the turnover basket 6 is inserted into the storage cavity 62, the following design is provided:

[0053] like Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the transparent cover plate 36 is positioned opposite to the observation slot 61. The inner wall of the transparent cover plate 36 is provided with multiple vertically distributed first sealing strips 361, which are placed on both sides of the observation slot 61. The first sealing strips 361 eliminate connection gaps and prevent air leakage at the observation slot 61 of the inserted turnover basket 6.

[0054] To make the transfer of turnover basket 6 more convenient and efficient, the following structural design is given:

[0055] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a snap-fit ​​component 65 is provided on the rear side of the turnover basket 6 at a position opposite to the observation slot 61. The snap-fit ​​component 65 passes through the observation slot 61 and is snapped into the storage cavity 62. The snap-fit ​​component 65 includes a post 651 and an elastic snap head 652. The elastic snap head 652 is symmetrically provided on the outer end of the post 651.

[0056] To make the stacking and turnover of the turnover baskets 6 more efficient and stable, when transferring, the insert 651 of the first turnover basket 6 is inserted into the observation slot 61 of the second turnover basket 6, and the elastic clip 652 is engaged and stopped in the observation slot 61. In this way, multiple turnover baskets 6 can be connected into one.

[0057] To ensure a tight seal at the snap-fit ​​assembly 65 when the turnover basket 6 is inserted, and to prevent air leakage, the following design is provided:

[0058] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the inner wall of the back plate 37 has a slot 371 for inserting the snap-fit ​​assembly 65. The top surface of the slot 371 is provided with a second sealing strip 3711, which is used to eliminate the mating gap between the snap-fit ​​assembly 65 and the back plate 37.

[0059] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the turnover basket 6 has a rectangular box structure, and the top of the left and right sides of the turnover basket 6 is provided with a transport groove 64. The bottom surface of the turnover basket 6 is provided with a protrusion 63.

[0060] The bottom surface of the base plate 33 is provided with a groove for the protrusion 63 to slide into; the concave transport groove 64 facilitates the transfer and transport of the turnover basket 6 by workers. The cooperation of the protrusion 63 and the groove makes the entry of the turnover basket 6 more precise.

[0061] A negative pressure suction channel 311 is provided in the center of the upper housing 31. The inlet end of the negative pressure suction channel 311 is end A, and the outlet end is end B. End A of the negative pressure suction channel 311 is connected to the suction hose 2, and end B is connected to the negative pressure fan 5. Multiple discharge ports 312 are provided at the bottom of the upper housing 31, and all discharge ports 312 are connected to the bottom of the negative pressure suction channel 311. A discharge sealing component 34 is rotatably installed inside each discharge port 312.

[0062] In order for the material discharge sealing component 34 to achieve the above functions, the material discharge sealing component 34 needs to solve the following problems.

[0063] 1. When the material feeding and sealing component 34 does not need to be activated and the lower storage cavity 62 does not need to hold socks, the material feeding port 312 needs to be sealed without interfering with the negative pressure suction channel 311 to ensure normal airflow and sock circulation.

[0064] 2. During material feeding, the feeding blocking component 34 can open the feeding port 312, stop the socks and not obstruct the airflow, so that the conveyed socks can only enter the storage cavity 62 below it.

[0065] Therefore, this embodiment provides the following technical solution:

[0066] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the feeding and sealing assembly 34 includes a sealing plate 341 and a flipping motor 342. The sealing plate 341 is rotatably embedded in the feeding port 312. The rotating end of the sealing plate 341 is connected to the flipping motor 342. The rotation axis of the sealing plate 341 has a first sealing part 3411 at end A and a second sealing part 3412 with a mesh structure at end B. The sealing plate 341 is divided into two parts by the rotation axis. The first sealing part 3411 can meet the sealing needs of the storage cavity 62. The second sealing plate 341 is designed with a mesh structure, which can meet the needs of blocking socks without blocking airflow. When rotating, the first sealing part 3411 and the second sealing part 3412 can achieve different functions. The structure is simple and ingenious, and there is no need to design two sets of sealing structures.

[0067] The sealing plate 341 has a horizontal state and a vertical state;

[0068] The horizontal sealing plate 341: The first sealing part 3411 seals the top of the storage cavity 35, and the second sealing part 3412 extends to the top of the partition 621; at this time, the first sealing part 3411 seals the discharge port 312 and the storage cavity 62 from above, thus preventing airflow from overflowing from the discharge port 312 and ensuring stable delivery of socks. Since the second sealing part 3412 extends outward from the storage cavity 62, in order to ensure sealing, the second sealing part 3412 needs to extend to the partition 621.

[0069] Vertical sealing plate 341: The first sealing part 3411 rotates downward to fit against the inner wall of the storage cavity 35, and the second sealing part 3412 rotates upward to block the negative pressure suction channel 311. During feeding, in order not to affect the socks entering the storage cavity 62, in this embodiment, the first sealing part 3411 is designed to rotate downward to be stored in the storage cavity 35. In this way, the first sealing part 3411 can be stored without affecting the storage of the socks. At the same time, the second sealing part 3412 rotates upward to stop the negative pressure suction channel 311. In this way, the socks can no longer be fed and can only be sprayed out into the storage cavity 62 directly below by the action of the air jet plate 44, realizing automatic storage.

[0070] To further improve the sealing effect of the sealing plate 341, an annular sealing ring 343 is embedded in the outer wall of the sealing plate 341. The sealing ring 343 alternately seals and fits against the inner wall of the discharge port 312 and the inner wall of the negative pressure suction channel 311.

[0071] The A end of the discharge port 312 extends to the inner edge of the top of a partition 621, and the B end of the discharge port 312 extends above another partition 621. This design ensures that the discharge port 312 and the storage cavity 62 correspond one-to-one and there will be no offset.

[0072] The top of the upper housing 31 is equipped with a negative pressure blowing assembly 4, which includes multiple air jet plates 44. The air jet plates 44 are located on the top of the negative pressure suction channel 311. An air jet plate 44 is arranged opposite each other directly above each discharge port 312.

[0073] To enable the negative pressure blowing assembly 4 to achieve automatic air jet discharge, the following structural design is provided:

[0074] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the negative pressure blowing assembly 4 also includes a high-pressure air pump 41, an air guide pipe 42, and a solenoid valve 43; the high-pressure air pump 41 is installed on the surface of the upper housing 31, the air outlet of the high-pressure air pump 41 is connected to multiple air guide pipes 42, the outlet of each air guide pipe 42 is connected to a jet plate 44, each air guide pipe 42 is equipped with a solenoid valve 43, and multiple jet plates 44 are horizontally embedded in the upper housing 31.

[0075] The high-pressure gas generated by the high-pressure air pump 41 is discharged to the corresponding jet plate 44 through the air guide pipe 42. When a certain jet plate 44 needs to be activated, the solenoid valve 43 on it can be opened. In this way, the jet plate 44 can spray air to wash off the socks.

[0076] The sock storage and turnover equipment consists of three parts: feeding component 1, suction hose 2, and dispensing host 3. The two are connected through suction hose 2, which makes the turnover equipment suitable for the layout needs of various production lines, with a wider range of applications and easier movement and adjustment of the entire turnover equipment.

[0077] After a sock processing step is completed, the socks are discharged directly into the feeding component 1. Then, under negative pressure, the socks enter the negative pressure suction channel 311 through the suction hose 2, so that the socks are automatically transferred to the top of the turnover basket 6.

[0078] Multiple feeding sealing components 34 are opened in sequence. The air jet plate 44 above the feeding sealing component 34 in the open state also works. In this way, the air jet plate 44 can exhaust air downwards, so that the socks are stacked in the storage cavity 62.

[0079] In summary, the sock storage and turnover equipment provided in this embodiment is simple and flexible in its layout, and is suitable for various production scenarios. The feeding component 1 can realize automatic feeding, and the cooperation between the unloading sealing component 34 and the air jet plate 44 can fill the socks into each storage cavity 35 of the turnover basket 6, which can replace the traditional manual placement process and has higher storage efficiency. The socks are stored in different storage cavities 35 and stacked one on top of the other. When the turnover basket 6 is transferred to the next process, the socks are easier to remove and there is no need to sort the socks that are mixed together.

[0080] The workflow of the embodiments provided by this invention is as follows:

[0081] Move the feeding assembly 1 to the appropriate discharge port and move the dispensing host 3 to the appropriate stacking station;

[0082] Insert the turnover basket 6 into the storage cavity 35 inside the material distribution host 3, and the material receiving sequence of the storage cavity 62 is carried out from the inside to the outside;

[0083] The flipping motor 342 drives the innermost sealing plate 341 to rotate, so that the first sealing part 3411 of the sealing plate 341 rotates downward into the storage cavity 62 and the second sealing part 3412 rotates upward into the negative pressure suction channel 311;

[0084] When the negative pressure fan 5 is started, the socks pass through the feed hopper 14, feed pipe 13, and suction hose 2 in sequence, and are then stopped by the first sealing plate 341. The first air jet plate 44 works to spray high-pressure gas, which pushes the socks downward into the first storage cavity 62. The socks are stacked one by one in the first storage cavity 62, and this process is repeated. The worker can observe the condition of the socks in the storage cavity 62 through the transparent panel 36 and the observation slot 61 until the first storage cavity 62 is full.

[0085] Subsequently, the first sealing plate 341 rotates to close, and the second sealing plate 341 rotates to open. The sock passes over the first sealing plate 341 and enters the second sealing plate 341. Then, the sock is pushed down by the second air jet plate 44 into the second storage cavity 62. Finally, the first sealing plate 341 and the second sealing plate 341 both close to seal, and the third sealing plate 341 opens, and the sock is blown into the third storage cavity 62.

[0086] After the socks are collected, turn off the negative pressure fan 5, and pull out the turnover basket 6. Multiple turnover baskets 6 can be assembled into one piece through the snap-fit ​​component 65, so that they can be transferred to the next process in a unified manner.

[0087] In the next process, when removing the socks, they can be pulled directly out of the observation slot 61. The remaining amount in a certain storage cavity 62 can be determined through the observation slot 61.

[0088] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0089] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sock storage and turnover device, characterized in that: It includes a feeding assembly, the side of which is connected to a suction hose, and the output end of the suction hose is connected to a dispensing host. The dispensing host includes an upper box, a side base, and a bottom plate. A negative pressure suction channel is opened in the middle of the interior of the upper box. The inlet end of the negative pressure suction channel is end A, and the outlet end is end B. End A of the negative pressure suction channel is connected to the suction hose, and end B is connected to a negative pressure fan. The bottom plate has a side base at end A, and an upper box is provided at the top of the side base. The upper box is parallel to the bottom plate and is located directly above it. The storage cavity with a rectangular opening structure is enclosed by the upper box, the side base, and the bottom plate. The front side of the storage cavity is sealed with a transparent cover plate, and the rear side is sealed with a back plate. The bottom of the upper box is provided with multiple discharge ports, all of which are connected to the bottom of the negative pressure suction channel. Each discharge port is rotatably installed with a discharge sealing component. The top of the upper box is provided with a negative pressure blowing component, which includes multiple air jet plates located at the top of the negative pressure suction channel. The storage cavity is equipped with a turnover basket, and the turnover basket is provided with multiple storage compartments spaced apart. The storage compartments are partitioned on both sides. There is a storage compartment directly below each discharge port and an air jet plate directly above each discharge port. The feeding and sealing assembly includes a sealing plate and a tilting motor. The sealing plate is rotatably embedded in the feeding port. The rotating end of the sealing plate is connected to the tilting motor. The rotation axis of the sealing plate has a first sealing part at end A and a second sealing part with a mesh structure at end B. The sealing plate has a horizontal state and a vertical state; A horizontally positioned sealing plate: the first sealing part seals the top of the storage cavity, and the second sealing part extends to the top of the partition. Vertical sealing plate: The first sealing part rotates downward to fit against the inner wall of the storage cavity, and the second sealing part rotates upward to block the negative pressure suction channel; The outer wall of the sealing plate is embedded with an annular sealing ring, which alternately seals against the inner wall of the discharge port and the inner wall of the negative pressure suction channel. The A end of the discharge port extends to the inner edge of the top of a partition, and the B end of the discharge port extends above another partition. The negative pressure blowing assembly also includes a high-pressure air pump, an air guide pipe, and a solenoid valve; the high-pressure air pump is installed on the surface of the upper housing, the air outlet of the high-pressure air pump is connected to multiple air guide pipes, the outlet of each air guide pipe is connected to a jet plate, each air guide pipe is equipped with a solenoid valve, and multiple jet plates are horizontally embedded in the upper housing.

2. The sock storage and turnover equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the turnover basket is provided with multiple observation slots, each of which is connected to a storage cavity. The observation slots are open at the top and closed at the bottom. The transparent cover plate is positioned opposite to the observation slot, and the inner wall of the transparent cover plate is provided with multiple vertically distributed first sealing strips, which are placed on both sides of the observation slot.

3. The sock storage and turnover equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The turnover basket is provided with a snap-fit ​​assembly on the side opposite to the observation slot. The snap-fit ​​assembly is arranged opposite to the observation slot. The snap-fit ​​assembly includes a post and an elastic snap head. The outer end of the post is symmetrically provided with an elastic snap head. The inner wall of the back plate has a slot for inserting the snap-fit ​​assembly. The top surface of the slot is provided with a second sealing strip to eliminate the mating gap between the snap-fit ​​assembly and the back plate.

4. The sock storage and turnover equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The turnover basket has a rectangular box structure. The top left and right sides of the turnover basket have transport grooves. The bottom surface of the turnover basket has protrusions. The bottom surface of the storage cavity has grooves for the protrusions to slide into.

5. The sock storage and turnover equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a moving plate, a support column, a feeding pipe, and a feeding hopper. The support column is vertically arranged on the surface of the moving plate. The feeding pipe is located at the top of the support column. The feeding hopper is located at the top of the feeding pipe. The side wall of the feeding pipe is connected to a suction hose.

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