Needle selection device control method, apparatus, device, and storage medium

Abstract

The application discloses a needle selector control method, device and equipment and a storage medium. The needle selector control method comprises the following steps: S1, acquiring needle selector cutter head data; S2, setting an action cycle list for each cutter head according to the needle selector cutter head data, wherein the action cycle list comprises a first output action and an action group, the action group comprises a second output action, the first output action and the second output action are respectively set as a floating line action or a knitting action, and a plurality of action cycle lists are formed into cutter head mode action data; and S3, acquiring the cutter head mode action data, so that each cutter head can output along the corresponding action cycle list. According to the application, each cutter head has an action cycle list, the action cycle list can be set in the system, a lot of pattern changing time is saved, the cutter head in a reset state can output along the action cycle list to realize jacquard, or the cutter head in a jacquard state can output along the action cycle list to realize different patterns.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of knitting machines, and more particularly to a needle selector control method, apparatus, equipment, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] A needle selector is an accessory used to select jacquard needles from a syringe to achieve the desired knitting pattern. It operates based on an electrical signal indicating the pattern combination of the knitted fabric. Energizing the selector's electromagnetic coil changes the current direction, causing the cutter head to oscillate left and right. Its performance directly affects the accuracy and reliability of needle selection control.

[0003] Most circular knitting machines on the market have two modes: jacquard and reset. In jacquard mode, the needle selector operates based on the pixel values ​​of the pattern. That is, if a particular cutter needs to participate in jacquard based on the pattern's pixel values, it moves to enable jacquard operation; conversely, if another cutter is not needed, it remains stationary. In existing technology, when a cutter is defined as immobile, its movement can only be achieved by changing the pattern, which requires modification in the computer and re-entry into the system – a cumbersome and time-consuming process. Similarly, in reset mode, the needle selector operates according to a reset action table, keeping the cutter fixed in the reset state. To enable jacquard operation with that cutter, the pattern must also be changed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a needle selector control method, apparatus, device, and storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a needle selector control method includes: S1: acquiring needle selector head data; S2: setting an action cycle list for each head according to the needle selector head data, the action cycle list including a first output action and an action group, the action group including a plurality of second output actions; setting the first output action and the second output action as a floating yarn action or a knitting action respectively; forming head mode action data by merging the plurality of action cycle lists; S3: acquiring the head mode action data, and processing the needle selector according to the head mode action data so that each head can output along its corresponding action cycle list.

[0006] The needle selector control method according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following technical effects: the first output action and several second output actions can be set directly in the system according to user requirements before jacquard weaving or before reset, without needing to modify it in the computer and then import it into the system, which can save a lot of time in changing patterns. That is, the first output action and several second output actions can be set as knitting action or floating yarn action according to the user's actual needs before the cutter head works, so that the cutter head can cut along the set action, so that the cutter head in the reset state can output along the action cycle list to realize the cutter head reset to jacquard weaving, or so that the cutter head in the jacquard state can output along the action cycle list to realize the ability to make different patterns, and different treatments can be performed on different numbers of stitches, instead of being single and fixed, which can save a lot of time in changing patterns, and the same pattern can be knitted to produce different effects.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the action loop list can be turned on or off, or the action group can be turned on or off.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, S311: Acquire the cutting head mode action data and record multiple cutting heads participating in jacquard or not participating in jacquard action data; S312: Determine whether the needle selector is applied to the jacquard state; S313: If the needle selector is applied to the jacquard state, determine whether the jacquard action data conflicts with the cutting head mode action data. If yes, the needle selector outputs according to the cutting head mode action data; if no, the needle selector outputs according to the jacquard action data; S314: If the needle selector is not applied to the jacquard state, the needle selector outputs according to the jacquard action data.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, S321: acquire the blade head mode action data and reset action data; S322: determine whether the needle selector is applied to the reset state; S323: if the needle selector is applied to the reset state, determine whether the blade head has the action cycle list; if so, the blade head outputs according to the corresponding action cycle list; if not, the blade head outputs according to the reset action data; S324: if the needle selector is not applied to the reset state, the blade head outputs according to the reset action data.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, S2 further includes: setting the number of the second output actions to N.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, S2 further includes: acquiring user input data; and setting the action group in each of the cutter heads to be turned on or off, or setting the action loop list to be turned on or off, based on the user input data.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, S311 includes: S3111: acquiring fabric structure data and the needle selector head data; S3112: obtaining the needle selector heads that do not participate in jacquard based on the fabric structure data and the needle selector head data, and establishing the jacquard action data.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a needle selector head cyclic action device includes: an acquisition module for acquiring needle selector head data; a cycle setting module including a first establishment module, a setting module, and a second establishment module, wherein the first establishment module is used to set an action cycle list for each cutter head according to the needle selector head data, the action cycle list including a first output action and an action group, the action group including a plurality of second output actions, the setting module being used to set the first output action and the second output action to a floating thread action or a knitting action respectively, and the second establishment module being used to form a cutter head pattern action data from the plurality of action cycle lists; and an output module for acquiring the cutter head pattern action data so that the needle selector processes the data according to the cutter head pattern action data, so that each cutter head can output along its corresponding action cycle list.

[0014] A needle selector tip cyclic action device according to a third aspect of the present invention includes: a memory and at least one processor, the memory storing instructions; at least one processor invokes the instructions in the memory to cause the needle selector tip cyclic action device to perform various steps of the needle selector control method of the first aspect of the present invention.

[0015] A computer-readable storage medium according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes: instructions stored on the computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, when executed by a processor, the instructions implement the steps of the needle selector control method of the first aspect embodiment.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the needle selector control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the action list for the blade mode;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of one embodiment of S3;

[0021] Figure 4 A flowchart of another embodiment in S3;

[0022] Figure 5 A flowchart for generating jacquard motion data.

[0023] Reference numerals: cutter head 100, first output action 110, second output action 120. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0026] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0027] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the needle selector control method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: S1: acquiring needle selector head data; S2: setting an action cycle list for each cutter head 100 according to the needle selector head data, the action cycle list including a first output action 110 and an action group, the action group including a plurality of second output actions 120; setting the first output action 110 and the second output action 120 as floating yarn action or knitting action respectively; forming a cutter head mode action data by multiple action cycle lists; S3: acquiring the cutter head mode action data, the needle selector processing the cutter head mode action data so that each cutter head 100 can output along its corresponding action cycle list.

[0029] This invention combines a first output action 110 and several second output actions 120 into an action cycle list. The cutter head 100 cyclically outputs along the first output action 110 and several second output actions 120. Thus, the cutter head cyclically moves along the action cycle list regardless of whether it is in jacquard or reset state. This enables jacquard to be performed in the reset state and different processing to be performed on different stitch counts in the jacquard state, instead of being fixed in one place. This can save a lot of time in changing patterns and can produce different effects with the same pattern.

[0030] Specifically, existing needle selectors use a needle-sealing technique, which prevents the non-jazz cutter head 100 from operating based on fabric structure data. This means the cutter head 100 is not involved in the jacquard process (i.e., needle sealing). The sealed cutter head needs to be reintegrated into the jacquard process, which can only be achieved by changing the pattern. However, changing the pattern requires modification on a computer and then re-entering it into the system, a cumbersome process. Furthermore, the modified pattern is not compatible with other machines, making management inconvenient. Therefore, this invention designs the cutter head 100 to circulate along an action cycle list. This allows the action cycle list of the cutter head 100 to be set on the system before jacquard weaving, saving considerable time on pattern changes. The first output action 110 and the second output action 120 in the action cycle list can also be designed differently for different patterns, allowing different effects to be woven from the same pattern.

[0031] Furthermore, in the existing technology, when the needle selector is in the reset state, it operates according to the reset action list. After resetting the cutter head, it remains stationary. When the user needs to activate it, there must be a reset pattern file and a normal pattern file. The desired reset action can only be performed by reading the reset pattern file and then using the jacquard state to activate the needle selector. This process is very complex and prone to errors. Moreover, the reset pattern is not what the user needs. The reset pattern is only used to check whether each needle selector has errors or malfunctions. It is a checking method and should not be read from a file. The system should have a built-in pattern that can operate in the reset state and can be modified at any time. Therefore, this invention designs the cutter head 100 to move cyclically along the action cycle list. Thus, the action cycle list of the cutter head 100 can be set on the system before resetting, so that the cutter head can output cyclically along the action cycle list.

[0032] like Figure 2As shown, the needle selector head data includes the number of cutter heads 100. There can be multiple cutter heads 100, specifically, there are 8 cutter heads 100. Based on the number of 8 cutter heads 100, 8 action cycle lists are set for each of the 8 cutter heads 100. The action cycle list includes a first output action 110 and an action group. The action group includes several second output actions 120. The number of second output actions 120 can be designed according to actual requirements to achieve arbitrary combination and use. The action group or the entire action cycle list can be turned on or off to meet different user scenarios and switch flexibly.

[0033] For example, eight cutter heads 100 are numbered 1 to 8. Three second output actions 120 are set. The action group for cutter head 100 is enabled, while the action groups for cutter heads 2-8 are disabled. The weaving action can be defined as 1, and the floating action as 0. Cutter head 100 has one first output action 110 and three second output actions 120. Cutter heads 2-8 each have one first output action 110. The user sets the action loop list for cutter head 100 as follows: first output action 110 is the weaving action, and the three second output actions 120 are floating action, weaving action, and floating action, respectively. That is, cutter head 100 outputs 1010, cutter head 200's first output action 110 is the weaving action, cutter head 300's first output action 110 is the weaving action, and cutter head 400's... The first output action 110 of blade 00 is a floating thread action; the first output action 110 of blade 5 100 is a knitting action; the first output action 110 of blade 6 100 is a floating thread action; the first output action 110 of blade 7 100 is a knitting action; the first output action 110 of blade 8 100 is a knitting action. Therefore, the blade head mode action data is as follows: blade 1 100 outputs 1010, blade 2 100 outputs 1, blade 3 100 outputs 1, blade 4 100 outputs 0, blade 5 100 outputs 1, blade 6 100 outputs 0, blade 7 100 outputs 1, and blade 8 100 outputs 1. After the needle selector obtains the blade head mode action data, it causes blades 1-8 100 to output in a cycle of 1010, 1, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1 respectively.

[0034] Each cutter head 100 is equipped with an action cycle list, and the action groups in the action cycle list can be turned on and off. Thus, the user can turn on the action group of the corresponding cutter head 100 according to the actual needs, so that one or more cutter heads 100 can output along their corresponding first output action 110 and several second output actions 120, which can meet different user scenarios and switch flexibly.

[0035] This invention uses multiple cutter heads 100 corresponding to an action cycle list, which can be applied to jacquard and reset states. This eliminates the need to switch back and forth and change the pattern. Whether in the reset state or the jacquard closed state, each cutter head 100 of each needle selector can perform any action and can create different patterns. Each path and each pattern can also be customized and modified on the machine. Multiple sets of action patterns can be saved and used in combination according to user needs. This greatly improves flexibility and practicality, saves labor costs, and enhances compatibility, practicality, and versatility.

[0036] In a further embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, S311: Acquire the cutting head mode action data and record the jacquard action data of multiple cutting heads 100 participating in jacquard or not participating in jacquard; S312: Determine whether the needle selector is applied to the jacquard state; S313: If the needle selector is applied to the jacquard state, determine whether the jacquard action data conflicts with the cutting head mode action data. If yes, the needle selector outputs according to the cutting head mode action data; if no, the needle selector outputs according to the jacquard action data; S314: If the needle selector is not applied to the jacquard state, the needle selector outputs according to the jacquard action data.

[0037] In this embodiment, the actions of the blade mode and the actions of the normal jacquard are first acquired, and then it is determined whether they are applied to the jacquard state. If not, the needle selector outputs the actions of the normal jacquard directly. If so, it is determined whether the two actions conflict. If they conflict, the needle selector outputs the actions of the blade mode. If they do not conflict, the needle selector outputs the actions of the normal jacquard directly. By using the above method to output in the jacquard state, the reliability of the needle selector output is ensured.

[0038] In a further embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, S321: Acquire the head mode action data and reset action data; S322: Determine whether the needle selector is applied to the reset state; S323: If the needle selector is applied to the reset state, determine whether the head 100 has the action cycle list. If yes, the head 100 outputs according to the corresponding action cycle list. If no, the head 100 outputs according to the reset action data; S324: If the needle selector is not applied to the reset state, the head 100 outputs according to the reset action data.

[0039] In this embodiment, the actions of the cutter head mode action data and the actions of the reset action data are first acquired. The actions of the reset action data are the inherent reset action data of the knitting machine. Then, it is determined whether the needle selector is applied to the reset state. If not, the cutter head 100 directly outputs according to the actions of the reset action data. If so, it is determined whether the action group of the cutter head 100 is enabled. If so, the cutter head 100 uses its corresponding action loop list for output. If not, the cutter head 100 directly outputs according to the actions of the reset action data. By using the above method to output in the reset state, the reliability of the needle selector output is ensured.

[0040] In summary, the operation of ordinary jacquard is the existing needle selector sealing method, and the reset action data is the inherent reset action data of the knitting machine. The present invention adds cutter mode action data on the basis of the existing method. If the pattern needs to be changed in jacquard mode or jacquard is to be performed in reset mode, an action cycle list of each cutter 100 is set in the system, so that the needle selector operates according to the cutter mode action data. If the pattern does not need to be changed in jacquard mode or jacquard is not to be performed in reset mode, the needle selector operates according to the needle selector sealing method or reset action data.

[0041] In a further embodiment of the present invention, S2 further includes: setting the number of second output actions 120 to N, that is, the number of cycles of the cutter head 100 can be set in step S2 to meet different user scenarios and switch flexibly.

[0042] In a further embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, S311 includes: S3111: acquiring fabric structure data and needle selector head data; S3112: obtaining the needle selector head 100 that does not participate in jacquard based on the fabric structure data and needle selector head data, and establishing jacquard action data. For example, the action of the first needle head 100 in the jacquard action data is 0101, while the action of the first needle head 100 in this invention is 1010. 1010 conflicts with 0101, and then the first needle head 1 cyclically outputs along 1010.

[0043] The needle selector control method in the embodiments of the present invention has been described above. The needle selector blade cyclic action device in the embodiments of the present invention is described below. The needle selector blade cyclic action device in the embodiments of the present invention includes:

[0044] The acquisition module is used to acquire needle selector head data;

[0045] The cycle setting module includes a first establishment module, a setting module, and a second establishment module. The first establishment module is used to set an action cycle list for each cutter head according to the needle selector cutter head data. The action cycle list includes a first output action and an action group. The action group includes several second output actions. The setting module is used to set the first output action and the second output action to a floating thread action or a knitting action, respectively. The second establishment module is used to form the cutter head mode action data by combining multiple action cycle lists.

[0046] The output module is used to acquire the cutting head mode action data so that the needle selector can process the cutting head mode action data and output each cutting head 100 along its corresponding action cycle list.

[0047] The present invention also provides a needle selector tip cyclic action device, including a memory and at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions; the at least one processor calls the instructions in the memory to cause the needle selector tip cyclic action device to perform the steps of the needle selector control method, and the memory may be temporary storage or permanent storage.

[0048] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium, which can be a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium or a volatile computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer-readable storage medium stores instructions that, when executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the steps of the needle selector control method.

[0049] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments" or "as one might imagine" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0050] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A needle selector control method characterized by comprising: The method comprises: S1: obtaining needle selector cutter head data; S2: setting an action cycle list for each cutter head according to the needle selector cutter head data, the action cycle list comprising a first output action and an action group, the action group comprising a plurality of second output actions; setting the first output action and the second output action as either a float action or a knitting action; forming cutter head mode action data from a plurality of the action cycle lists; S3: obtaining the cutter head mode action data, and the needle selector processing according to the cutter head mode action data, so that each cutter head can output along its corresponding action cycle list; S311: obtaining the cutter head mode action data and recording a plurality of the cutter heads participating in or not participating in jacquard action data; S312: determining whether the needle selector is applied to a jacquard state; S313: if the needle selector is applied to the jacquard state, determining whether the jacquard action data and the cutter head mode action data conflict, if yes, the needle selector outputs according to the cutter head mode action data, if no, the needle selector outputs according to the jacquard action data; S314: if the needle selector is not applied to the jacquard state, the needle selector outputs according to the jacquard action data; S321: obtaining the cutter head mode action data and reset action data; S322: determining whether the needle selector is applied to a reset state; S323: if the needle selector is applied to the reset state, determining whether the cutter head has the action cycle list, if yes, the cutter head outputs according to the action cycle list corresponding thereto, if no, the cutter head outputs according to the reset action data; S324: if the needle selector is not applied to the reset state, the cutter head outputs according to the reset action data.

2. The needle selector control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The action cycle list can be turned on or off, or the action group can be turned on or off.

3. The needle selector control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: S2 further comprises: setting the number of the second output actions as N.

4. The needle selector control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: S2 further comprises: obtaining user input data; according to the user input data, setting the action group in each cutter head to be turned on or off, or setting the action cycle list to be turned on or off.

5. The needle selector control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: S311 comprises: S3111: obtaining fabric structure data and the needle selector cutter head data; S3112: obtaining the cutter heads not participating in jacquard in the needle selector according to the fabric structure data and the needle selector cutter head data, and establishing the jacquard action data.

6. A needle selector knife head cycling device, comprising: The method comprises: an obtaining module for obtaining needle selector cutter head data; a cycle setting module comprising a first establishing module, a setting module and a second establishing module, the first establishing module being configured to set an action cycle list for each cutter head according to the needle selector cutter head data, the action cycle list comprising a first output action and an action group, the action group comprising a plurality of second output actions, the setting module being configured to set the first output action and the second output action as either a float action or a knitting action, and the second establishing module being configured to form cutter head mode action data from a plurality of the action cycle lists; An output module is configured to acquire the needle head mode action data, so that the needle selector processes according to the needle head mode action data, and each needle head can output along its corresponding action cycle list.

7. A needle selector knife head cycling apparatus, characterized by, The application relates to a needle selector control method and a needle selector control device. The memory and at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions; The at least one processor invokes the instructions in the memory, so that the needle selector needle head cycle action device executes the steps of the needle selector control method in any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon instructions, the computer-readable storage medium comprising: The instructions are executed by the processor to implement the steps of the needle selector control method in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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