Sock transfer method for hosiery machine, hosiery machine and computer readable storage medium

Abstract

The application provides a hosiery machine, a hosiery machine moving method and a computer readable storage medium. The hosiery machine comprises a hosiery mechanism and a hosiery machine moving mechanism, and the hosiery machine moving mechanism comprises a hosiery sleeve structure. The hosiery machine moving method comprises the following steps: obtaining the parking time of the hosiery mechanism after the current hosiery is knitted and completed, and the moving time of the hosiery sleeve structure from an initial position to a first target position; the first target position is the position of the hosiery sleeve structure for pre-sleeving the hosiery in the hosiery mechanism; based on the parking time and the moving time, the starting time of the hosiery machine moving mechanism is determined, so that the time of the hosiery sleeve structure moving to the first target position is consistent with the parking time of the hosiery mechanism. Specifically, the hosiery machine moving method provided by the application controls the hosiery machine moving mechanism to act in advance before the hosiery mechanism is parked, so that the time of the hosiery sleeve structure moving to the first target position is consistent with the parking time of the hosiery mechanism, thereby improving the efficiency of the hosiery machine moving, and further improving the hosiery production.

Description

Methods for transferring socks on a sock machine, the sock machine itself, and a computer-readable storage medium. Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of knitting technology, and in particular to a method for transferring socks on a sock machine, the sock machine itself, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] The promotion and application of sock knitting machines is an "industrial revolution" for the traditional sock knitting industry. It can not only reduce labor and alleviate the labor intensity of workers, but also improve the quality of socks and increase the "production rate" and "product quality rate" in the production process. It can greatly reduce the production cost of sock factories, upgrade the product grade, and enable the backward sock knitting industry to move from the traditional "labor-intensive" to a new era of intelligent production and intelligent management.

[0003] In related technologies, before the socks are transferred to the sewing mechanism, the socks are still being knitted on the knitting mechanism. After the knitting is completed, the socks need to be transferred from the knitting mechanism to the sewing mechanism using a sock-transfer mechanism. This transfer process is called sewing to the sewing mechanism.

[0004] However, existing methods for sewing and transferring stockings are inefficient, affecting stocking production. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a method for transferring socks using a sock machine, the sock machine itself, and a computer-readable storage medium, which can solve the problem of low efficiency in existing sock-transfer processes involving sewing toes.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a technical solution: a method for transferring socks using a sock knitting machine, the sock knitting machine comprising a sock knitting mechanism and a sock transferring mechanism, wherein the sock transferring mechanism includes a sock-fitting structure; the method includes: acquiring the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after completing the knitting of the current sock, and the movement time of the sock-fitting structure from an initial position to a first target position; wherein the first target position is the position where the sock-fitting structure is pre-fitted onto the sock within the sock knitting mechanism; and determining the start time of the sock transferring mechanism based on the stopping time and the movement time, so that the time for the sock-fitting structure to move to the first target position is consistent with the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism.

[0007] In one embodiment, the sock knitting mechanism includes a sock knitting needle cylinder; obtaining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after completing the knitting of the current sock includes: obtaining the knitting completion time of the sock knitting needle cylinder for the current sock; and determining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism based on the knitting completion time.

[0008] In one embodiment, obtaining the knitting completion time of the current sock by the knitting needle cylinder includes: obtaining the real-time rotation speed of the knitting needle cylinder; wherein the real-time rotation speed of the knitting needle cylinder represents the knitting speed of the current sock in the knitting needle cylinder; and determining the knitting completion time of the current sock in the knitting needle cylinder based on the real-time rotation speed of the knitting needle cylinder.

[0009] In one embodiment, the sock knitting mechanism further includes a triangular structure, a yarn-feeding shuttle, a cover, and a needle selector; obtaining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after the completion of knitting the current sock further includes: after the knitting completion time, obtaining the needle-picking time when the triangular structure enters the needle-picking action, the first disengagement time when the yarn-feeding shuttle disengages from the sock knitting cylinder, the opening time when the cover opens to expose the sock knitting cylinder, and the second disengagement time when the needle selector disengages from the sock knitting cylinder; and determining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism based on the knitting completion time, the needle-picking time, the first disengagement time, the opening time, and the second disengagement time.

[0010] In one embodiment, after the sock-covering structure moves to the first target position, the method further includes: controlling the sock-covering structure to move toward a second target position, wherein the second target position is the position where the sock-covering structure is fitted onto the current sock inside the knitting cylinder; and fitting the current sock inside the knitting cylinder onto the sock-covering structure.

[0011] In one embodiment, the sock machine further includes a sewing mechanism; after the current sock in the knitting cylinder is fitted onto the sock-fitting structure, the method further includes: moving the sock fitted onto the sock-fitting structure to the sewing mechanism for sewing, and transferring the sewn sock to the finished product position.

[0012] To address the aforementioned problems, another technical solution provided in this application is as follows: A sock knitting machine is provided, comprising: a sock knitting mechanism for knitting socks; a sock transfer mechanism for transferring a currently knitted sock from the knitting mechanism; wherein the sock transfer mechanism includes a sock-fitting structure for attaching the sock to the knitting mechanism; a control unit connected to the knitting mechanism and the sock transfer mechanism, and the control unit is used to acquire the stopping time of the knitting mechanism after completing the knitting of the current sock, and the movement time of the sock-fitting structure from its initial position to a first target position; wherein the first target position is the position where the sock-fitting structure is pre-attached to the sock in the knitting mechanism; based on the stopping time and the movement time, the start time of the sock transfer mechanism is determined so that the time for the sock-fitting structure to move to the first target position is consistent with the stopping time of the knitting mechanism.

[0013] In one embodiment, the sock-knitting mechanism includes: a sock-knitting cylinder for forming a working space for knitting socks; a triangular structure disposed within the sock-knitting cylinder for forming a preset track so that needles can move within the preset track to knit socks; a yarn-feeding shuttle for providing yarn for knitting socks; a cover for sealing the sock-knitting cylinder when it is in operation; and a needle selector for selecting needles that have entered the preset track. The sock-moving mechanism further includes a swing arm structure connected to the control unit, and the sock-fitting structure is disposed on the swing arm structure. The swing arm structure is used to move the sock-fitting structure from an initial position to a first target position under the control of the control unit.

[0014] To address the aforementioned problems, another technical solution provided in this application is: to provide a sock-shifting machine, including a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores program instructions, and the processor retrieves the program instructions from the memory to execute the sock-shifting method described in any of the above claims.

[0015] To address the aforementioned problems, another technical solution provided in this application is: to provide a computer-readable storage medium for storing a control program, which, when executed by a processor, is used to implement the sock-shifting method described in any of the above claims.

[0016] Unlike existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this application are that it provides a sock-shifting method for a sock knitting machine, the sock knitting machine itself, and a computer-readable storage medium. The sock knitting machine includes a sock-shifting mechanism and a sock-fitting mechanism, with the sock-fitting mechanism including a sock-fitting structure. The sock-shifting method includes: acquiring the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after completing the knitting of the current sock, and the movement time of the sock-fitting structure from its initial position to a first target position; wherein the first target position is the position where the sock-fitting structure is pre-fitted onto the sock inside the knitting mechanism; and determining the start time of the sock-shifting mechanism based on the stopping time and the movement time, so that the time for the sock-fitting structure to move to the first target position is consistent with the stopping time of the knitting mechanism. Specifically, the sock-shifting method provided in this application controls the sock-shifting mechanism to move in advance before the knitting mechanism stops, so that the time for the sock-fitting structure to move to the first target position is consistent with the stopping time of the knitting mechanism, thereby improving the efficiency of sock-shifting at the seam and thus increasing the knitting output. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the sock-shifting method provided in this application;

[0019] Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of obtaining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after the current sock knitting is completed in step S1 of Figure 1;

[0020] Figure 3 is a flowchart of an embodiment of step S11 in Figure 2;

[0021] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of obtaining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after the current sock knitting is completed in step S1 of Figure 1;

[0022] Figure 5 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the sock-shifting method provided in this application after the sock structure has been moved to the first target position.

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of the sock transfer method provided in this application, in which the current sock inside the sock-knitting cylinder is attached to the sock-covering structure;

[0024] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a module of an embodiment of the sock machine provided in this application;

[0025] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the sock machine provided in this application;

[0026] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a module of an embodiment of the computer-readable storage medium provided in this application. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" used in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," "third," or "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. All directional indications (such as up, down, first direction, second direction, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement of components in a specific posture (as shown in the figures). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0029] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0030] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] In related technologies, after the socks are knitted by the sock-knitting mechanism, they need to be transferred to the sewing mechanism using a sock-transfer mechanism. This process generally involves four steps: sewing preparation, sock transfer, sock application, and sewing completion.

[0032] The preparation for sewing the socks involves transferring them to the sewing mechanism after the socks have been knitted on the knitting cylinder. This requires a series of actions from components on the knitting mechanism, such as the cam, shuttle, head lifter, and needle selector. The servo motor needs to stop the knitting cylinder at a designated position, the cam mechanism enters the needle-grabbing action, all the yarn-feeding shuttles retract, and the entire cap (hat cover) on the knitting cylinder needs to be raised to its highest position by motor control. All needle selectors must then retract before the sock loops can be transferred from the knitting cylinder to the highest needle track. Once this is completed, the preparation for sewing the socks is finished, and the machine awaits the next step of transferring the socks to the sewing mechanism.

[0033] Among them, the sock-shifting mechanism refers to the following: the sock-shifting mechanism uses precise position control to make the sock-covering structure on the sock-shifting mechanism stop exactly above the sock-knitting cylinder, then controls the sock-covering structure to move downwards so as to cover the loop on the highest needle track after the toe-shifting is completed, and then controls the sock-covering structure to put the sock loop onto the sock-covering structure, thus completing the toe-shifting.

[0034] Among them, "sewing toe socks" refers to the process where the sock-shifting mechanism transfers the socks, which have been sewn onto the sock-covering structure after the sewing toe has been completed, to the sewing toe mechanism for sock-covering.

[0035] The "sewing toe" step refers to sewing the socks together. After sewing, the socks are transferred to the finished product position to complete the entire process.

[0036] However, the application found that in order to achieve precise transfer of the socks, each mechanism must move precisely and coordinate according to the set angle. Furthermore, the servo motor that drives the sock-knitting mechanism must stop during the execution of these four steps, namely: stop - prepare for sewing - start - move socks by sewing - stop - put on socks by sewing - start - end of sewing - start to continue knitting the next sock.

[0037] In this context, "start-stop" refers to the working state of the servo motor that drives the sock-knitting mechanism.

[0038] Therefore, in the existing technology, the sock-shifting mechanism only starts operating after the socks in the knitting mechanism have been knitted and the sewing preparation action has been completed. This greatly reduces the efficiency of sock-shifting at the sewing toe, and before the current sock is successfully transferred, the next sock cannot continue to be knitted and can only wait, affecting the total knitting output.

[0039] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a method for moving socks on a sock knitting machine. This method controls the sock-moving mechanism to move ahead of time before the knitting mechanism stops, so that the time it takes for the sock-fitting structure to move to the target position is consistent with the stopping time of the knitting mechanism, thereby improving the efficiency of moving socks at the seam and thus increasing the production output of socks.

[0040] Referring to Figure 1, which is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the sock-shifting method provided in this application, specifically, this application provides a sock-shifting method using a sock machine, the method comprising:

[0041] Step S1: Obtain the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after the current sock is finished, and the movement time of the sock-covering structure from the initial position to the first target position.

[0042] Specifically, the sock machine includes a sock knitting mechanism, a sock transfer mechanism, and a control unit. The sock knitting mechanism is used to knit socks; the sock transfer mechanism is used to transfer the currently knitted socks within the sock knitting mechanism; and the sock transfer mechanism includes a sock-fitting structure for attaching the socks within the sock knitting mechanism; the control unit connects the sock knitting mechanism and the sock transfer mechanism, and the control unit is used to obtain the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after completing the knitting of the current sock, and the movement time of the sock-fitting structure from the initial position to the first target position.

[0043] The socks knitted by the sock knitting mechanism can be either semi-finished or finished products. Semi-finished products may be socks that have not been turned inside out, not fully sewn, or have closed cuffs, etc., which are not limited here.

[0044] The first target position is the location of the sock inside the sock-feeding mechanism where the sock-feeding structure is pre-attached; for example, the sock-feeding structure on the aforementioned sock-moving mechanism stops directly above the sock-feeding cylinder. Of course, the first target position can be designed according to the actual situation for different scenarios.

[0045] Step S2: Based on the parking time and movement time, determine the start time of the sock-moving mechanism so that the time for the sock-covering structure to move to the first target position is consistent with the parking time of the sock-knitting mechanism.

[0046] Understandably, the sock-transfer mechanism requires a certain travel time to move the sock-covering structure from its initial position to the first target position. Therefore, based on the obtained stopping time of the knitting mechanism after the current sock is finished, the control unit controls the sock-transfer mechanism in advance so that the time for the sock-covering structure on the sock-transfer mechanism to move to the first target position is consistent with the stopping time of the knitting mechanism. In this way, compared with the prior art where the sock-transfer mechanism is controlled only after the knitting mechanism stops, the time for transferring socks at the seam can be saved, thereby improving the efficiency of transferring socks at the seam and thus increasing the production output of socks.

[0047] Referring to Figure 2, which is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of obtaining the stopping time of the sock-knitting mechanism after the completion of knitting the current sock in step S1 of Figure 1, in one embodiment, obtaining the stopping time of the sock-knitting mechanism after the completion of knitting the current sock includes:

[0048] Step S11: Obtain the knitting completion time of the current sock using the knitting needle.

[0049] The sock-knitting mechanism includes a sock-knitting cylinder, which forms the working space for knitting socks. Specifically, the sock-knitting cylinder is connected to a servo motor. When the servo motor is started, it drives the sock-knitting cylinder to rotate, and other components within the sock-knitting mechanism cooperate with the sock-knitting cylinder to knit the socks.

[0050] In this embodiment, the control unit obtains the knitting completion time of the current sock by the knitting needle.

[0051] Referring to Figure 3, which is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of step S11 in Figure 2, in one embodiment, step S11 specifically includes:

[0052] Step S111: Obtain the real-time rotation speed of the sock-knitting needle cylinder.

[0053] Specifically, the real-time rotation speed of the sock knitting cylinder can characterize the current knitting speed of the sock inside the cylinder. Therefore, in this embodiment, the control unit obtains the real-time rotation speed of the sock knitting cylinder.

[0054] When the sock-knitting cylinder is driven by a servo motor, the control unit can obtain the servo code information of the servo motor, thereby calculating and obtaining the actual rotation speed of the sock-knitting cylinder.

[0055] Step S112: Determine the completion time of the current sock in the knitting cylinder based on the real-time rotation speed of the sock knitting cylinder.

[0056] Specifically, the control unit calculates and determines the completion time of the current sock knitting process within the sock cylinder based on the acquired real-time rotation speed of the knitting needle.

[0057] Step S12: Determine the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism based on the knitting completion time.

[0058] Specifically, based on the completion time of the current sock knitting by the knitting needle, the control unit can determine the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism, thereby controlling the sock-shifting mechanism in advance so that the time for the sock-fitting structure on the sock-shifting mechanism to move to the first target position is consistent with the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism. This can save the time for shifting the sock toe, thereby improving the efficiency of shifting the sock toe and thus increasing the sock production.

[0059] Referring to Figure 4, which is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of obtaining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after the completion of knitting the current sock in step S1 of Figure 1, in one embodiment, obtaining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after the completion of knitting the current sock further includes:

[0060] Step S13: After the knitting is completed, obtain the needle picking time when the triangular structure enters the needle picking action, the first disengagement time when the yarn-eating shuttle leaves the sock needle cylinder, the opening time when the cover opens to expose the sock needle cylinder, and the second disengagement time when the needle selector leaves the sock needle cylinder.

[0061] Specifically, the hosiery mechanism also includes a triangular structure, a yarn-feeding shuttle, a cover, and a needle selector.

[0062] The triangular structure is set inside the sock-knitting needle cylinder to form a preset track, so that the needle moves within the preset track to knit socks.

[0063] Among them, the yarn-eating shuttle is used to provide yarn for knitting socks.

[0064] The cap is used to seal the sock cylinder when it is in operation, and to open it after the current sock inside the sock cylinder is finished, so that the sock-fitting structure can fit the sock.

[0065] The needle selector is used to select needles that have entered a preset track, thereby using the needles that have entered the preset track to knit socks.

[0066] Specifically, after the current sock is finished knitting inside the knitting cylinder, the following steps are required: the triangular mechanism enters the needle-taking action; all the yarn-feeding shuttles retract; the cover on the knitting cylinder needs to be raised to its highest position by motor control; and all needle selectors retract. These steps take a certain amount of time before the sock's loops can be transferred from the knitting cylinder to the highest needle track, facilitating the subsequent connection of the sock to the overlock structure. Therefore, in this embodiment, after obtaining the completion time of the current sock knitting inside the knitting cylinder, the control unit also needs to obtain the needle-taking time when the triangular mechanism enters the needle-taking action, the first disengagement time of the yarn-feeding shuttle from the knitting cylinder, the opening time when the cover opens to expose the knitting cylinder, and the second disengagement time of the needle selectors from the knitting cylinder, in order to accurately calculate the stopping time of the knitting mechanism.

[0067] Step S14: Determine the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism based on the knitting completion time, needle picking time, first release time, opening time, and second release time.

[0068] Specifically, the control unit determines the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism based on the acquired knitting completion time, needle picking time, first release time, opening time, and second release time. This allows the control unit to control the sock-shifting mechanism in advance, ensuring that the time it takes for the sock-covering structure on the sock-shifting mechanism to move to the first target position matches the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism. This saves time on the toe-sewing and sock-shifting mechanism, thereby improving the efficiency of the toe-sewing and sock-shifting mechanism and ultimately increasing the sock production.

[0069] In this embodiment, if there is an overlap between the knitting completion time, needle picking time, first release time, opening time, and second release time, the control unit only needs to obtain one sub-time of each overlapping time to avoid repeated calculations.

[0070] For example, if the needle-collecting time and the first disengagement time are both 1s, but the needle-collecting time and the first disengagement time have an overlap of 0.2s, then the total time of the needle-collecting time and the first disengagement time is recorded as 1.8.

[0071] For example, if the needle-taking time, the first disengagement time, and the opening time are all 1s, but the needle-taking time and the first disengagement time have a 0.2s overlap, the first disengagement time and the opening time have a 0.2s overlap, and the needle-taking time and the opening time have no overlap, then the total time of the needle-taking time, the first disengagement time, and the opening time is recorded as 2.6.

[0072] Referring to Figure 5, which is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the sock-shifting method provided in this application after the sock structure has moved to the first target position, in one embodiment, after the sock structure has moved to the first target position, the method further includes:

[0073] Step S3: Control the stocking structure to move toward the second target position.

[0074] The second target position is the connection point between the sock-covering structure and the current sock inside the knitting cylinder.

[0075] The sock-moving mechanism also includes a swing arm structure, which is connected to the control unit. The sock-covering structure is mounted on the swing arm structure. The swing arm structure is used to move the sock-covering structure from an initial position to a first target position and from the first target position to a second target position under the control of the control unit.

[0076] Step S4: Connect the current sock inside the knitting needle cylinder to the sock cover structure.

[0077] Specifically, taking the first target position as directly above the knitting cylinder as an example, after the sock-covering structure moves to the first target position, the control unit controls the sock-covering structure to move downward through the swing arm structure so as to cover the loop on the highest knitting needle track after the seam is prepared. Then, the control unit controls the sock-covering structure to put the sock loop onto the sock-covering structure, and the seam-covering sock transfer is completed.

[0078] Referring to Figure 6, which is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the sock-shifting method provided in this application, after the current sock inside the knitting cylinder is fitted onto the sock-fitting structure, the sock-shifting method further includes:

[0079] Step S5: Move the socks attached to the sock structure to the sewing mechanism for sewing, and transfer the sewn socks to the finished product position.

[0080] The sewing mechanism is connected to the control unit and is used to sew the socks transferred by the sock-transfer mechanism and to transfer the sewn socks to the finished product position.

[0081] Specifically, the control unit controls the swing arm structure to move the socks fitted onto the sock structure to the sewing mechanism for sewing the socks to the toe. The sewing mechanism then sews the socks together and transfers the sewn socks to the finished product position. The sewing process ends, completing the entire process.

[0082] Specifically, the sock-shifting method of the sock machine provided in this application controls the sock-shifting mechanism to move in advance before the sock-knitting mechanism stops, so that the time for the sock-fitting structure to move to the first target position is consistent with the stopping time of the sock-knitting mechanism, thereby improving the efficiency of sock-shifting at the seam and thus increasing the sock production.

[0083] Referring to Figure 7, which is a schematic diagram of a module of an embodiment of the sock machine provided in this application, this application also provides a sock machine 100, which includes a sock knitting mechanism 10, a sock transferring mechanism 20, and a control unit 30. The sock knitting mechanism 10 is used to knit socks; the sock transferring mechanism 20 is used to transfer the currently knitted socks in the sock knitting mechanism 10; and the sock transferring mechanism 20 includes a sock-fitting structure (not shown) for fitting the socks in the sock knitting mechanism 10; the control unit 30 connects the sock knitting mechanism 10 and the sock transferring mechanism 20, and the control unit 30 is used to obtain the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism 10 after completing the knitting of the current sock, and the moving time of the sock-fitting structure from the initial position to the first target position.

[0084] In one embodiment, the sock machine 100 further includes a sewing mechanism 40, which is connected to the control unit 30 for sewing socks transferred by the sock transfer mechanism 20 and for transferring the sewn socks to the finished product position.

[0085] The sock knitting mechanism 10, the sock transferring mechanism 20, and the sewing mechanism 40 can be set up independently, or they can be integrated together. No limitation is made here.

[0086] Specifically, the sock machine 100 provided in this application has a control unit 30 that can control the sock-shifting mechanism 20 to move in advance before the sock-knitting mechanism 10 stops, so that the time for the sock-fitting structure to move to the first target position is consistent with the stopping time of the sock-knitting mechanism 10, thereby improving the efficiency of the sock-shifting mechanism and thus increasing the sock-knitting output of the sock machine 100.

[0087] In one embodiment, the sock knitting mechanism 10 includes a sock knitting cylinder (not shown), a triangular structure (not shown), a yarn-feeding shuttle (not shown), a cover (not shown), and a needle selector (not shown). The specific functions of the sock knitting cylinder, triangular structure, yarn-feeding shuttle, cover, and needle selector are described above in this application and will not be repeated here.

[0088] In one embodiment, the sock-moving mechanism 20 further includes a swing arm structure (not shown) and a sock-covering structure (not shown). The swing arm structure is connected to the control unit 30, and the sock-covering structure is disposed on the swing arm structure. The swing arm structure is used to move the sock-covering structure from an initial position to a first target position, move the sock-covering structure from the first target position to a second target position, and move the sock covered on the sock-covering structure to the sewing mechanism 40 under the control of the control unit 30.

[0089] Referring to Figure 8, which is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the sock machine provided in this application, this application also provides a sock machine 200, which includes a processor 201 and a memory 202. The memory 202 stores program instructions, and the processor 201 retrieves the program instructions from the memory 202 to execute any of the above-mentioned sock-shifting methods.

[0090] The processor 201 can also be referred to as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The processor 201 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. The processor 201 can also be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. A general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor, or the processor 201 can be any conventional processor.

[0091] The memory 202 can be a memory module, TF card, etc., and can store all information in the device, including raw input data, computer programs, intermediate running results, and final running results. It stores and retrieves information according to the location specified by the controller. With the memory 202, electronic devices have a memory function and can ensure normal operation. The memory 202 can be classified according to its purpose into main memory (RAM) and auxiliary memory (external storage), or it can be classified into external memory and internal memory. External storage is usually magnetic media or optical discs, which can store information long-term. RAM refers to the storage components on the motherboard, used to store currently executing data and programs, but it is only used for temporary storage; the data will be lost when the power is turned off.

[0092] Referring to Figure 9, which is a schematic diagram of a module of an embodiment of the computer-readable storage medium provided in this application, this application also provides a computer-readable storage medium 300, which is used to store a control program 301. When the control program 301 is executed by a processor, it is used to implement the transfer method of any of the above.

[0093] The control program 301 can be stored in the aforementioned memory 202 in the form of a software product, including several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor 201 to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned memory 202 includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks, or terminal devices such as computers, servers, mobile phones, and tablets.

[0094] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A method for transferring socks on a sock machine, characterized in that, The sock machine includes a sock knitting mechanism and a sock-transferring mechanism, and the sock-transferring mechanism includes a sock-fitting structure; the method includes: acquiring the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after completing the knitting of the current sock, and the movement time of the sock-fitting structure from its initial position to a first target position; wherein, the first target position is the position where the sock-fitting structure is pre-fitted onto the sock inside the sock knitting mechanism; based on the stopping time and the movement time, determining the start time of the sock-transferring mechanism, so that the time for the sock-fitting structure to move to the first target position is consistent with the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism; wherein, the sock knitting mechanism includes a sock knitting cylinder; acquiring the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after completing the knitting of the current sock includes: acquiring the knitting completion time of the sock by the sock knitting cylinder for the current sock; and determining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism based on the knitting completion time.

2. The method for transferring stockings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of obtaining the knitting completion time of the current sock by the knitting needle cylinder includes: obtaining the real-time rotation speed of the knitting needle cylinder; wherein, the real-time rotation speed of the knitting needle cylinder represents the knitting speed of the current sock in the knitting needle cylinder; and determining the knitting completion time of the current sock in the knitting needle cylinder based on the real-time rotation speed of the knitting needle cylinder.

3. The method for transferring stockings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sock knitting mechanism further includes a triangular structure, a yarn-feeding shuttle, a cover, and a needle selector; obtaining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism after the completion of knitting the current sock further includes: after the completion time, obtaining the needle-picking time when the triangular structure enters the needle-picking action, the first disengagement time when the yarn-feeding shuttle disengages from the sock knitting cylinder, the opening time when the cover opens to expose the sock knitting cylinder, and the second disengagement time when the needle selector disengages from the sock knitting cylinder; and determining the stopping time of the sock knitting mechanism based on the completion time, the needle-picking time, the first disengagement time, the opening time, and the second disengagement time.

4. The method for transferring stockings according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the sock-like structure moves to the first target position, the method further includes: controlling the sock-like structure to move toward a second target position, wherein the second target position is the position where the sock-like structure is fitted onto the current sock inside the knitting cylinder; and fitting the current sock inside the knitting cylinder onto the sock-like structure.

5. The method for transferring stockings according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sock machine also includes a sewing mechanism; after the current sock in the knitting cylinder is fitted onto the sock-fitting structure, the method further includes: moving the sock fitted onto the sock-fitting structure to the sewing mechanism for sewing, and transferring the sewn sock to the finished product position.

6. A sock knitting machine, characterized in that, include: A hosiery knitting machine, used for knitting socks; A sock-transfer mechanism is used to transfer a currently knitted sock from the sock-knitting mechanism; wherein the sock-transfer mechanism includes a sock-fitting structure for attaching the sock to the sock within the knitting mechanism; a control unit is connected to the knitting mechanism and the sock-transfer mechanism, and the control unit is used to acquire the stopping time of the knitting mechanism after completing the knitting of the current sock, and the movement time of the sock-fitting structure from its initial position to a first target position; wherein the first target position is the position where the sock-fitting structure is pre-attached to the sock within the knitting mechanism; based on the stopping time and the movement time, the start time of the sock-transfer mechanism is determined so that the time for the sock-fitting structure to move to the first target position is consistent with the stopping time of the knitting mechanism.

7. The sock knitting machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sock-knitting mechanism includes: a sock-knitting cylinder for forming a working space for knitting socks; a triangular structure disposed within the sock-knitting cylinder for forming a preset track so that the needle moves within the preset track to knit socks; a yarn-feeding shuttle for providing yarn for knitting socks; a cover for sealing the sock-knitting cylinder when it is in operation; and a needle selector for selecting needles that have entered the preset track. The sock-moving mechanism also includes a swing arm structure connected to the control unit, and the sock-fitting structure is disposed on the swing arm structure. The swing arm structure is used to move the sock-fitting structure from an initial position to a first target position under the control of the control unit.

8. A sock knitting machine, characterized in that, The device includes a memory and a processor, the memory storing program instructions, and the processor retrieving the program instructions from the memory to execute the sock-shifting method as described in any one of claims 1-5.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium is used to store a control program, which, when executed by a processor, is used to implement the sock-shifting method as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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