Rope embroidery device and computerized embroidery machine

Abstract

The application discloses a rope embroidery device and a computer embroidery machine. The rope embroidery device comprises a loop punching wheel mechanism and at least two rope clamping mechanisms. The loop punching wheel mechanism comprises a loop punching wheel assembly, and the loop punching wheel assembly is provided with a rope accommodating portion. Each rope clamping mechanism is provided with a rope of one specification, and the at least two rope clamping mechanisms correspond to two specifications of ropes. The rope clamping mechanisms are arranged along a first direction, and reciprocate along the first direction, so that each rope clamping mechanism can correspond to the loop punching wheel mechanism, and the corresponding rope on the rope clamping mechanism is arranged on the rope accommodating portion of the loop punching wheel assembly. The embodiment can realize multi-color rope embroidery, solves the problem that the rope embroidery in the related art can only embroider a kind of color rope, enriches the types of embroidery products, and meets the market demand for multi-color rope embroidery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of computerized embroidery machine technology, and in particular to a rope embroidery device and a computerized embroidery machine. Background Technology

[0002] Among related technologies, rope embroidery devices have been widely praised for their stable and excellent performance over the years, and there are still hundreds of thousands of sets in circulation in the market every year.

[0003] However, with the popularity of monochrome rope embroidery products over the years, they have gradually become unable to meet people's visual needs, and people have begun to hope that multi-colored rope embroidery products will appear to bring a different aesthetic to people's vision. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, a rope embroidery device is provided, comprising: a loop-making wheel mechanism and at least two rope clamping mechanisms.

[0006] The ring-forming wheel mechanism includes a ring-forming wheel assembly, which has a rope-accommodating portion; each rope-clamping mechanism is provided with a rope of one specification, and at least two rope-clamping mechanisms correspond to two specifications of rope.

[0007] Each of the rope clamping mechanisms is arranged along a first direction, and each of the rope clamping mechanisms reciprocates along the first direction so that each of the rope clamping mechanisms can correspond to the looping wheel mechanism, so as to place the corresponding rope on the rope clamping mechanism in the rope receiving part of the looping wheel assembly.

[0008] In this embodiment, each rope clamping mechanism reciprocates along the first direction C1, so that each rope clamping mechanism can correspond to the ring-making wheel mechanism. The corresponding rope on the rope clamping mechanism is set in the rope receiving part of the ring-making wheel assembly, which can realize multi-color rope embroidery. This solves the drawback of related technologies where rope embroidery can only embroider one color of rope, enriches the variety of embroidery products, and meets the market's need for multi-color rope embroidery.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, a linear reciprocating motion mechanism is also included, which causes each of the rope clamping mechanisms to move along the first direction.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the linear reciprocating motion mechanism includes a first support frame, a second support frame, a slidingly engaged track, and a slider.

[0011] The first support frame and the second support frame are disposed opposite to each other. The track and the slider are located between the first support frame and the second support frame. The length direction of the track is arranged along the first direction. One of the track and the slider is connected to the surface of the first support frame facing the second support frame, and the other is connected to the surface of the second support frame facing the first support frame.

[0012] The second support frame moves along the first direction, and each of the rope clamping mechanisms is connected to the second support frame; or, the first support frame moves along the first direction, and each of the rope clamping mechanisms is connected to the first support frame.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rope clamping mechanism includes a gripper assembly, the gripper assembly including a first gripper and a second gripper that move relative to each other, and a gripper mounting plate connecting the first gripper and the second gripper.

[0014] The gripper mounting plate performs linear reciprocating motion.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rope clamping mechanism further includes a linkage assembly connected to the gripper mounting plate to cause the gripper mounting plate to perform linear reciprocating motion.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, a drive mechanism is also included. Each of the rope clamping mechanisms is connected to the second support frame, and the drive mechanism is connected to the first support frame. The drive mechanism includes a pulley that moves in a vertical direction.

[0017] The linkage assembly includes a bending rod, which includes a first rod body. The end of the first rod body is provided with a U-shaped notch. The pulley can be adapted to the U-shaped notch, and the two are rotatably engaged so that the bending rod drives the gripper mounting plate to perform linear reciprocating motion.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, a rope feeding mechanism is also included, which includes an active rope feeding component and at least two driven rope feeding components.

[0019] The driven rope feeding component corresponds one-to-one with the rope clamping mechanism. Each driven rope feeding component can reciprocate along the first direction so that each driven rope feeding component can cooperate with the active rope feeding component, and the rope corresponding to the driven rope feeding component is fed for a preset length.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, the active rope feeder can move closer to or further away from the driven rope feeder to have a mating switching position and a disengagement switching position. When the active rope feeder is in the disengagement switching position, the active rope feeder and the driven rope feeder are spaced apart so that the driven rope feeder reciprocates along the first direction. When the active rope feeder is in the mating switching position, the active rope feeder is in contact with the driven rope feeder, and the rope corresponding to the driven rope feeder is fed for a preset length.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, the active rope feeding component is an active damping wheel, the driven rope feeding component is a driven damping wheel, and the driven damping wheel and the active damping wheel are in frictional engagement.

[0022] According to an embodiment of a second aspect of the present invention, a computerized embroidery machine is provided, including the rope embroidery device of the first aspect.

[0023] 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

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a rope embroidery device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ring-beating wheel mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded view;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the ring-beating wheel mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the ring-beating wheel assembly of the ring-beating wheel mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the switching component of the ring-beating wheel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the wheel body of the ring-beating wheel mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the rope clamping mechanism, the linear reciprocating motion mechanism, and the drive mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0034] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Exploded view;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the rope clamping mechanism, the linear reciprocating motion mechanism, and the drive mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0036] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 Exploded view;

[0037] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a rope clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0038] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Exploded view;

[0039] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a rope clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0040] Figure 16a -d is a schematic diagram of the movement process of the rope clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the rope feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the active rope feeding component in the disengagement switching position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the active rope feeding component in the engagement switching position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure label:

[0045] Rope embroidery device 100, rope embroidery support assembly 10, first telescopic mechanism 11, first sliding assembly 12, first slide rail 121, first sliding plate 122, second telescopic mechanism 13, second sliding assembly 14;

[0046] Ring-forming wheel mechanism 20, ring-forming wheel assembly 21, wheel body 211, main body 2111, upper circular plate 2112, lower circular plate 2113, notch 21131, first through hole 201, second through hole 202, slide groove 203, bottom of slide groove 2031;

[0047] Switching component 212, first arc plate 2121, lower end of first arc plate 21211, second arc plate 2122, annular ring 2123;

[0048] Wheel support frame 22, switching drive component 23, shift fork 24, wheel support component 25, bearing 26, drive pulley 271, belt 272, air blowing assembly 28;

[0049] The components include: a rope clamping mechanism 30, a gripper assembly 31, a first gripper 311, a first abutment 3111, a second gripper 312, a gripper mounting plate 313, an clearance notch 3131, a third support frame 32, a guide groove 321, a first limiting member 322, a first stop member 33, a connecting rod assembly 34, a first rod body 341, a U-shaped notch 3411, a second rod body 342, a first rope guide member 36, a second rope guide member 35, and a third rope guide member 37.

[0050] Rope feeding mechanism 40, active rope feeding component 41, driven rope feeding component 42, rope frame 43, first rope passage hole 431, second rope passage hole 432, third rope passage hole 433, fourth rope passage hole 434;

[0051] Linear reciprocating motion mechanism 50, first support frame 51, second support frame 52, track 53, slider 54, transmission assembly 55, connector 56;

[0052] Drive mechanism 60, gear 61, rack 62, pulley 63;

[0053] Head housing 200. Detailed Implementation

[0054] 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.

[0055] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. Additionally, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0056] like Figure 1-19As shown, a rope embroidery device 100 according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a ring-making wheel mechanism and at least two rope clamping mechanisms 30.

[0057] The ring-forming mechanism 20 includes a ring-forming wheel assembly, which has a rope-accommodating section. Each rope-clamping mechanism 30 is equipped with a rope of one specification, and at least two rope-clamping mechanisms 30 correspond to two rope specifications.

[0058] Each rope clamping mechanism 30 is arranged along the first direction C1, and each rope clamping mechanism 30 reciprocates along the first direction C1 so that each rope clamping mechanism 30 can correspond to the ring-beating wheel mechanism 20. The corresponding rope on the rope clamping mechanism 30 is set in the rope receiving part of the ring-beating wheel assembly.

[0059] It should be noted that each rope clamping mechanism 30 is equipped with a rope of a certain specification. The specification can be understood as the color of the rope, the material of the rope, or the diameter of the rope, etc. This embodiment will not list them all.

[0060] The rope embroidery device may have two rope clamping mechanisms 30, three rope clamping mechanisms 30, four rope clamping mechanisms 30, or five rope clamping mechanisms 30. This embodiment does not list them all.

[0061] Taking a setup with four rope clamping mechanisms (30) as an example: Figure 13-14 As shown, the first rope clamping mechanism 30, the second rope clamping mechanism 30, the third rope clamping mechanism 30, and the fourth rope clamping mechanism 30 are arranged along the first direction C1. The first rope clamping mechanism 30 has a rope of a first color; the second rope clamping mechanism 30 has a rope of a second color; the third rope clamping mechanism 30 has a rope of a third color; and the fourth rope clamping mechanism 30 has a rope of a fourth color.

[0062] When the loop-forming wheel assembly aligns with the first cord-clamping mechanism 30, the first cord-clamping mechanism 30 places a cord of the first color into the cord-receiving portion of the loop-forming wheel assembly, resulting in a cord pattern embroidered on the fabric in the first color. The first to fourth cord-clamping mechanisms 30 all move along the first direction C1, causing the third cord-clamping mechanism 30 to align with the loop-forming wheel assembly. The third cord-clamping mechanism 30 places a cord of the third color into the cord-receiving portion of the loop-forming wheel assembly, resulting in a cord pattern embroidered on the fabric in the third color. This allows for multi-color cord embroidery, overcoming the limitation of existing cord embroidery techniques that can only use one color, enriching the variety of embroidered products, and meeting market demand for multi-color cord embroidery.

[0063] In practical applications, the rope embroidery device 100 also includes a rope embroidery support assembly 10, which is connected to the head housing 200 of the computer embroidery machine.

[0064] like Figures 1-4As shown, the rope embroidery support assembly 10 includes a first telescopic mechanism 11, a first sliding assembly 12, a second telescopic mechanism 13, and a fourth sliding assembly 14. The first telescopic mechanism 11 and the second telescopic mechanism 13 are the same, and the first sliding assembly 12 and the fourth sliding assembly 14 are the same.

[0065] The first telescopic mechanism 11 can be a pneumatic push rod or an electric push rod. Of course, it can also be other suitable telescopic mechanisms, and this embodiment does not impose any restrictions.

[0066] The first sliding assembly 12 includes a slidingly engaged first slide rail 121 and a first sliding plate 122. The first slide rail 121 is arranged vertically, and the first telescopic mechanism 11 drives the first sliding plate 122 to slide along the first slide rail 121, thereby causing the first sliding plate 122 to slide up and down vertically. Figure 2 As shown, it moves along the C21 direction. The second telescopic mechanism 13 and the fourth sliding assembly 14 are connected to the first sliding plate 122, as shown... Figure 2 As shown, the second telescopic mechanism 13 moves along the C22 direction.

[0067] The ring-forming wheel mechanism 20 is connected to the first slide plate 122, meaning that the ring-forming wheel mechanism 20 can move along the C21 direction. This arrangement allows the ring-forming wheel mechanism 20 to adjust its position as needed. For example, when rope embroidery is required, the ring-forming wheel mechanism 20 is positioned away from the embroidery frame of the computer embroidery machine; when rope embroidery is required, the ring-forming wheel mechanism 20 is positioned closer to the embroidery frame of the computer embroidery machine, i.e., the ring-forming wheel mechanism 20 is positioned along the C21 direction.

[0068] Specifically: such as Figure 4 As shown, the ring-beating wheel mechanism 20 includes a ring-beating wheel assembly 21, a wheel support frame 22, a switching drive component 23, a shift fork 24, a wheel support component 25, a drive pulley 271, and a belt 272.

[0069] The ring-forming wheel assembly 21 includes a wheel body 211 and a switching element 212. The wheel body 211 may be cylindrical, and its axis is arranged vertically. The wheel body 211 has a groove 203, which is recessed from the end face of the wheel body 211. A first through hole 201 and a second through hole 202 are provided on the side wall of the wheel body 211, and the first through hole 201 and the second through hole 202 communicate with the groove 203. The first through hole 201 and the second through hole 202 allow the gripper assembly 31 to pass through. The combination formed by the first through hole 201, the second through hole 202 and the groove 203 can be understood as the aforementioned rope-accommodating part.

[0070] like Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the wheel body 211 includes an upper circular plate 2112, a body 2111, and a lower circular plate 2113 arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The upper circular plate 2112 and the body 2111 are integrally formed. The combination of the upper circular plate 2112 and the body 2111 is detachably connected to the lower circular plate 2113, for example, by fasteners. This reduces processing difficulty and production costs. The diameter of the lower circular plate 2113 is larger than the diameter of the body 2111. The bottom 2031 of the groove 203 is formed on the lower circular plate 2113. The first through hole 201 and the second through hole 202 are formed on the body 2111. The upper circular plate 2112 has meshing teeth. The lower circular plate 2113 has a notch 21131, and the notch 21131 and the first through hole 201 correspond to the same arc segment in the circumferential direction of the wheel body 211.

[0071] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the switching component 212 includes an annular ring 2123, a first arc-shaped plate 2121, and a second arc-shaped plate 2122. The first and second arc-shaped plates are arranged vertically, and the first arc-shaped plate 2121 and the second arc-shaped plate 2122 are connected to the annular ring 2123. The annular ring 2123 is provided with an annular groove, which is engaged with the shift fork 24.

[0072] The first arc-shaped plate 2121 and the second arc-shaped plate 2122 of the switching member 212 are disposed within the groove 203 of the wheel body 211, and the length of the first arc-shaped plate 2121 is greater than the length of the second arc-shaped plate 2122. The switching member 212 reciprocates along the axial direction of the wheel body 211 and has a first switching position and a second switching position. The second through hole 202 and the second arc-shaped plate 2122 correspond to the same arc-shaped segment in the circumferential direction of the wheel body 211, and the first through hole 201 and the first arc-shaped plate 2121 correspond to the same arc-shaped segment in the circumferential direction of the wheel body 211. The lower end 21211 of the first arc-shaped plate 2121 is configured as the aforementioned rope locking part.

[0073] When the switching element 212 is in the first switching position, the lower end 21211 of the first arc plate 2121 is spaced apart from the bottom 2031 of the slide groove 203. At this moment, the gripper assembly 31 can pass through the first through hole 201 and the second through hole 202. When the switching element 212 switches from the first switching position to the second switching position, the lower end 21211 of the first arc plate 2121 abuts against the bottom 2031 of the slide groove 203. At this moment, the gripper assembly 31 can pass through the second through hole 202.

[0074] It should be noted that the first arc plate 2121 and the second arc plate 2122 are anti-rotationally fitted with the slide groove 203.

[0075] The wheel support frame 22 and the switching drive component 23 are connected to the first slide plate 122. The wheel support component 25 is connected to the wheel support frame 22, and the wheel 211 is fitted onto the wheel support component 25, with a bearing 26 between them. The shift fork 24 is connected to the switching drive component 23, and the shift fork 24 drives the switching component 212 to reciprocate linearly along the axis of the wheel 211. The belt 272 winds around the meshing teeth and the drive pulley 271, thereby driving the wheel 211 to rotate. Because the groove 203 of the wheel 211 is in anti-rotation engagement with the first arc plate 2121 and the second arc plate 2122 of the switching component 212, the wheel 211 and the switching component 212 form a whole that rotate together. That is, the loop wheel assembly 21 rotates to perform rope embroidery.

[0076] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the ring-forming wheel mechanism 20 also includes an air-blowing assembly 28, which is connected to the wheel support frame 22. The air nozzle of the air-blowing assembly 28 faces the first through hole 201, and the airflow direction of the air nozzle makes an angle α with the direction from the second through hole 202 to the first through hole 201, where α = 90°.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rope embroidery device 100 further includes a linear reciprocating motion mechanism 50, which causes each rope clamping mechanism 30 to move along a first direction C1.

[0078] In detail, such as Figure 9-12 As shown, the linear reciprocating motion mechanism 50 includes a first support frame 51, a second support frame 52, a transmission component 55, a connector 56, and a slidingly engaged track 53 and slider 54. The first support frame 51 is connected to the fourth sliding component 14, and the first support frame 51 can move along the C22 direction.

[0079] The transmission component 55, the first support frame 51, and the second support frame 52 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The length of the transmission component 55 is set along the first direction C1, and the transmission component 55 is mounted on the surface of the first support frame 51 facing away from the second support frame 52. The track 53 and the slider 54 are located between the first support frame 51 and the second support frame 52. The length direction of the track 53 is set along the first direction C1. One of the track 53 and the slider 54 is connected to the surface of the first support frame 51 facing the second support frame 52, and the other is connected to the surface of the second support frame 52 facing the first support frame 51.

[0080] Each rope clamping mechanism 30 is connected to the surface of the second support frame 52 facing away from the first support frame 51. The transmission component 55 is a belt transmission component or a chain transmission component. The belt or chain of the transmission component 55 is connected to the second support frame 52 through the connector 56.

[0081] When the linear reciprocating motion mechanism 50 is working, the belt or chain of the transmission component 55 drives the second support frame 52 to reciprocate along the first direction C1. The track 53 and slider 54 between the first support frame 51 and the second support frame 52 allow the second support frame 52 to move freely and prevent it from jamming. Each rope clamping mechanism 30 is connected to the surface of the second support frame 52 facing away from the first support frame 51, and thus each rope clamping mechanism 30 reciprocates along the first direction C1.

[0082] With this configuration, the transmission component 55 is understood to serve a driving function, while the sliding track 53 and slider 54 can be understood to serve a guiding function, thereby ensuring that each rope clamping mechanism 30 can move stably in the reciprocating motion along the first direction C1. Besides the structure described above, the transmission component 55 can also have other structures, which are not listed in this embodiment.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rope clamping mechanism 30 includes a clamping claw assembly 31, which includes a first clamping claw 311 and a second clamping claw 312 that move relative to each other, and a clamping claw mounting plate 313 that connects the first clamping claw 311 and the second clamping claw 312. The clamping claw mounting plate 313 slides linearly back and forth.

[0084] It should be noted that, in one embodiment, the first gripper 311 and the second gripper 312 can move towards each other or away from each other simultaneously. In one embodiment, one of the first gripper 311 and the second gripper 312 is fixed, while the other moves closer to or away from the first gripper.

[0085] Specifically, such as Figures 13-15 As shown, the rope clamping mechanism 30 includes a gripper assembly 31 and a third support frame 32. The third support frame 32 is provided with a guide groove 321, and the gripper mounting plate 313 is disposed in the guide groove 321. The gripper mounting plate 313 slides back and forth along the length direction of the guide groove 321.

[0086] The first gripper 311 is hinged to the gripper mounting plate 313, and the second gripper 312 is fixedly connected to the gripper mounting plate 313. The first gripper 311 and the second gripper 312 are connected by a tension spring. The gripper mounting plate 313 is provided with an avoidance notch 3131, and the first stop member 33 is connected in the guide groove 321 and located in the extension direction of the guide groove 321, so that the moving gripper mounting plate 313 avoids contact with the first stop member 33 through the avoidance notch 3131. The first gripper 311 is provided with a first abutment part 3111, which abuts with the first stop member 33, so that the first gripper 311 can be set away from the second gripper 312. At the current moment, the gripper assembly 31 releases the rope; the first abutment part 3111 and the first stop member 33 do not abut, and the first gripper 311 and the second gripper 312 come into contact. At the current moment, the gripper assembly 31 clamps the rope.

[0087] Furthermore, such as Figure 14 As shown, the rope clamping mechanism 30 also includes a linkage assembly 34, which is connected to the gripper mounting plate 313 so that the gripper mounting plate 313 can perform linear reciprocating motion.

[0088] It should be noted that a drive mechanism 60 is mounted on the first support frame 51. The drive mechanism 60 can perform linear motion to drive the linkage assembly 34 to move, and the linkage assembly 34 in turn drives the gripper mounting plate 313 to perform linear reciprocating motion. The linkage assembly 34 is equivalent to switching the motion mode, converting the vertical linear motion output by the drive mechanism 60 into horizontal linear motion. This embodiment does not limit the structure of the linkage assembly 34 and the drive mechanism 60.

[0089] For example, the linkage assembly 34 includes a bending rod, which includes a first rod body 341 and a second rod body 342. The second rod body 342 is connected to the gripper mounting plate 313. The end of the first rod body 341 is provided with a U-shaped notch 3411.

[0090] like Figure 12 As shown, the drive mechanism 60 includes a rack 62, a gear 61, and a pulley 63 connected to the rack 62. The rack 62 and the gear 61 mesh together, causing the pulley 63 to reciprocate in the vertical direction.

[0091] Each rope clamping mechanism 30 reciprocates along the first direction C1, and the pulley 63 of the drive mechanism 60 can pass through the U-shaped notch 3411 on the first rod 341 of the linkage assembly 34 of each rope clamping mechanism 30. When the pulley 63 of the drive mechanism 60 corresponds to the U-shaped notch 3411 on the first rod 341 of the linkage assembly 34 of a rope clamping mechanism 30, the drive mechanism 60 drives the gripper mounting plate 313 of the corresponding gripper assembly 31 of the rope clamping mechanism 30 to slide linearly back and forth. The pulley 63 can be adapted to the U-shaped notch 3411, and the two rotate in cooperation to reduce the friction between them and avoid wear on the pulley 63 and the U-shaped notch 3411.

[0092] In addition, such as Figure 14 As shown, the guide groove 321 still has a first limiting member 322. When the first abutting part 3111 of the first gripper 311 engages with the first stop member 33,

[0093] The first limiting member 322 limits the gripper mounting plate 313 at the current moment to restrict the opening degree of the first gripper 311 relative to the second gripper 312, and avoids the first gripper 311 opening too much relative to the second gripper 312.

[0094] like Figure 15As shown, a first guide rope member 36, a second guide rope member 35, and a third guide rope member 37 are provided on one surface of the third support frame 32. This surface is opposite to the surface provided with the guide groove 321. The first guide rope member 36 is hinged to the third support frame 32 and corresponds to two limiting members to limit the swing angle of the first guide rope member 36. The rope passes sequentially through the second guide rope member 35, the first guide rope member 36, and the third guide rope member 37 into the space between the first clamp 311 and the second clamp 312.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rope embroidery device 100 further includes a rope feeding mechanism 40. The rope feeding mechanism 40 includes an active rope feeding member 41 and at least two passive rope feeding members 42. Each passive rope feeding member 42 corresponds one-to-one with a rope clamping mechanism 30, and each passive rope feeding member 42 can reciprocate along a first direction C1 so that each passive rope feeding member 42 can cooperate with the active rope feeding member 41 to feed a preset length of rope corresponding to the passive rope feeding member 42.

[0096] In practical applications, each rope clamping mechanism uses a rope of a specific specification. For example, the first, second, third, and fourth rope clamping mechanisms are arranged along the first direction C1. The first rope clamping mechanism uses a rope of a first color; the second rope clamping mechanism uses a rope of a second color; the third rope clamping mechanism uses a rope of a third color; and the fourth rope clamping mechanism uses a rope of a fourth color.

[0097] The first, second, third, and fourth colored ropes require independent power to output their power. Alternatively, when the second colored rope is in operation, the first and third colored ropes are in a slack state, resulting in the second colored rope becoming tangled with the first and third colored ropes.

[0098] Based on this, such as Figure 10 As shown, the active rope feeder 41 is connected to the first support frame 51, and each of the driven rope feeders 42 is connected to the rope frame 43, which is connected to the second support frame 52. Thus, each of the driven rope feeders can reciprocate along the first direction C1.

[0099] Among them, such as Figures 17-19 As shown, the active rope feeder 41 is connected to the first support frame 51 via a track and a slider. The active rope feeder 41 can move closer to or further away from the driven rope feeder 42, thus having a cooperative switching position and a disengaged switching position. In the disengaged switching position, the active rope feeder 41 and the driven rope feeder 42 are spaced apart, allowing the driven rope feeder 42 to reciprocate along the first direction C1. This arrangement prevents the active rope feeder 41 from interfering with the reciprocating motion of each rope clamping mechanism 30 along the first direction C1.

[0100] The active rope feeder 41 is in the engagement switching position. The active rope feeder 41 is an active damping wheel, and the driven rope feeder 42 is a driven damping wheel. The driven damping wheel and the active damping wheel are in frictional engagement. The active rope feeder 41 and the driven rope feeder 42 are in contact, and the rope corresponding to the driven rope feeder 42 is fed for a preset length. In this way, the frictional force between the active rope feeder 41 and the driven rope feeder 42 serves as the driving force for rope feeding, so that the rope is continuously fed to the first gripper 311 and the second gripper 312.

[0101] The rope frame 43 has a first rope passage hole 431, a second rope passage hole 432, a third rope passage hole 433, and a fourth rope passage hole 434, arranged from top to bottom. A driven rope feeder 42 is provided between the first rope passage hole 432 and the third rope passage hole 433. The rope passing through the fourth rope passage hole 434 enters the second rope guide 35 of the rope clamping mechanism 30.

[0102] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a computerized embroidery machine includes the cord embroidery device 100 described in the first aspect. The cord embroidery device 100 is connected to the head housing 200 of the computerized embroidery machine. This computerized embroidery machine has the advantages of the cord embroidery device 100 described above.

[0103] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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 limitations on this invention.

[0104] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0105] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0106] In the description of this invention, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0107] In the description of this invention, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0108] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., 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, the 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.

[0109] 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 rope embroidery device, characterized in that, include: A ring-beating wheel mechanism, the ring-beating wheel mechanism including a ring-beating wheel assembly, the ring-beating wheel assembly being provided with a rope-accommodating portion; There are at least two rope clamping mechanisms, each of which is equipped with a rope of one specification, and the at least two rope clamping mechanisms correspond to two specifications of rope. Each of the rope clamping mechanisms is arranged along a first direction, and each of the rope clamping mechanisms reciprocates along the first direction so that each of the rope clamping mechanisms can correspond to the ring-forming wheel mechanism, so that the corresponding rope on the rope clamping mechanism is placed in the rope receiving part of the ring-forming wheel assembly. The rope clamping mechanism includes a clamping jaw assembly and a third support frame; the clamping jaw assembly includes a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw that move relative to each other, and a clamping jaw mounting plate that connects the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw; The third support frame is provided with a guide groove, and the gripper mounting plate is disposed in the guide groove. The gripper mounting plate slides back and forth along the length direction of the guide groove. The first gripper is hinged to the gripper mounting plate, the second gripper is fixedly connected to the gripper mounting plate, and the first gripper and the second gripper are connected by a tension spring; The gripper mounting plate is provided with a clearance notch, and a first stop is connected in the guide groove. The first stop is located in the extension direction of the guide groove so that the moving gripper mounting plate can avoid and cooperate with the first stop through the clearance notch. The first gripper is also provided with a first abutting part. If the first abutting part is engaged with the first stop member, the first gripper is positioned away from the second gripper, and the gripper assembly releases the rope. If the first abutting part is not engaged with the first stop member, the first gripper and the second gripper come into contact, and the gripper assembly clamps the rope. The rope clamping mechanism also includes a linkage assembly, which is connected to the gripper mounting plate to enable the gripper mounting plate to perform linear reciprocating motion. The drive mechanism, in which each of the rope clamping mechanisms is connected to the second support frame, and the drive mechanism is connected to the first support frame, includes a pulley that moves vertically. The linkage assembly includes a bending rod, which includes a first rod body. The end of the first rod body is provided with a U-shaped notch. The pulley can be adapted to the U-shaped notch, and the two are rotatably engaged so that the bending rod drives the gripper mounting plate to perform linear reciprocating motion.

2. The rope embroidery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a linear reciprocating motion mechanism, which causes each of the rope clamping mechanisms to move along the first direction.

3. The rope embroidery device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The linear reciprocating motion mechanism includes a first support frame, a second support frame, a slidingly fitted track, and a slider. The first support frame and the second support frame are disposed opposite to each other. The track and the slider are located between the first support frame and the second support frame. The length direction of the track is arranged along the first direction. One of the track and the slider is connected to the surface of the first support frame facing the second support frame, and the other is connected to the surface of the second support frame facing the first support frame. The second support frame moves along the first direction, and each of the rope clamping mechanisms is connected to the second support frame; or, the first support frame moves along the first direction, and each of the rope clamping mechanisms is connected to the first support frame.

4. The rope embroidery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a rope feeding mechanism, which comprises an active rope feeding component and at least two driven rope feeding components. Each of the driven rope feeding components corresponds to one of the rope clamping mechanisms. Each of the driven rope feeding components can reciprocate along the first direction so that each of the driven rope feeding components can cooperate with the active rope feeding component, and the rope corresponding to the driven rope feeding component is fed for a preset length.

5. The rope embroidery device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The active rope feeder can move closer to or further away from the driven rope feeder to have a cooperating switching position and a disengaging switching position. The active rope feeder is in the disengaging switching position. The active rope feeder and the driven rope feeder are spaced apart so that the driven rope feeder reciprocates along the first direction. The active rope feeder is in the engagement switching position, the active rope feeder is in contact with the driven rope feeder, and the rope corresponding to the driven rope feeder is fed for a preset length.

6. The rope embroidery device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The active rope feeding component is an active damping wheel, and the driven rope feeding component is a driven damping wheel. The driven damping wheel and the active damping wheel are in frictional engagement.

7. A computerized embroidery machine, characterized in that, The cord embroidery device includes any one of claims 1-6.

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