A glove gripping method

Abstract

This invention relates to a glove clamping method, applicable to a movable clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism has an open state and a closed state. In the open state, it forms a space to accommodate the glove; in the closed state, it can clamp the glove for movement. The method includes: an initial stage: the clamping mechanism is located below the needle selection roller; an ascending stage: as the glove's thumb knitting begins, the clamping end of the clamping mechanism rises from the initial position, and after the glove's ribbing is completed, it rises to the clamping position, partially enclosing the ribbing; a leveling stage: when the clamping mechanism is in the clamping position, it first closes and descends a certain height to a leveling position, then opens to a certain angle in the leveling position and rises to the clamping position; a holding stage: after the glove knitting is complete, the clamping mechanism closes in the clamping position, holding the glove and moving it below the needle selection roller. This method levels the glove during the clamping process, resulting in better glove flatness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of glove gripping technology, and in particular to a glove gripping method. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing glove knitting machine, after the glove is finished, the inner side of the glove is on the outside and falls between the two needle plates inside the glove knitting machine. In order to facilitate the sorting and storage of the finished gloves, a glove turning machine is set up below the glove knitting machine to pick up the finished gloves, turn them over and transport them to the storage area. This makes it convenient for staff to sort and retrieve the gloves, eliminating the need for manual turning and saving the entire glove processing time.

[0003] However, before turning the gloves over, they need to be clamped and transported. The finished gloves are transported to the turning mechanism for turning. In order to ensure the smoothness of the glove turning process, the gloves need to be as flat as possible. However, in the existing clamping method, the gloves are directly clamped and transported to the turning mechanism for turning after the gloves are finished, which does not result in good flatness and affects the smoothness of the glove turning process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a glove clamping method that flattens the glove during the clamping process, resulting in better flatness and facilitating subsequent glove turning or other processing.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A glove gripping method is applicable to a movable gripping mechanism, the gripping mechanism having an open state and a closed state. In the open state, it forms a wrapping space to accommodate the glove; in the closed state, it can grip the glove and move it. The method includes:

[0007] Initial stage: The gripping mechanism is initially positioned below the plane of the needle selection roller;

[0008] Ascending phase: When the unit begins weaving the glove thumb, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism begins to rise. After the glove is finished weaving the glove cuff, it rises to the gripping position, wraps the glove, and part of the glove cuff is on the outside. The gripping end of the gripping mechanism remains open during the ascent.

[0009] Leveling stage: When the gripping mechanism is in the gripping position, the gripping mechanism first closes to hold the glove and lowers it from the gripping position to the leveling position. Then, in the leveling position, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism opens to a certain angle and rises from the leveling position to the gripping position.

[0010] Clamping stage: After leveling, the glove knitting is completed. The clamping end of the clamping mechanism closes in the clamping position, and the glove is clamped and moved down to below the needle selection roller.

[0011] Preferably, during the rising phase: when the unit starts knitting the glove thumb, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism rises from the initial position and passes between the front needle selection roller and the rear needle selection roller until it reaches the first wrapping position. The opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism at the first wrapping position is B. The glove finger completely falls into the wrapping space within the gripping mechanism and continues to rise.

[0012] When the unit completes the knitting of the glove cuff, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism rises to the gripping position. The opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism at the gripping position is D, and D is less than B. The glove is wrapped and part of the glove cuff is on the outside.

[0013] Preferably, during the rising phase: when the knitting machine head begins knitting the glove thumb, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism first opens at an angle of A, and rises from the initial position, passing between the front needle selection roller and the rear needle selection roller until the first wrapping position. The opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism at the first wrapping position changes from A to B, and B is greater than A, until the glove finger is completely inside the wrapping space of the gripping mechanism, and then the gripping end of the gripping mechanism rises again.

[0014] Preferably, during the rising phase: after the glove fingers have completely fallen into the enclosed space of the gripping mechanism, the opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism at the first enclosed position changes from B to C, and B is greater than C. Then the gripping end of the gripping mechanism rises from the first enclosed position and passes between the front scissor bar and the rear scissor bar until the second enclosed position, and part of the palm falls into the enclosed space.

[0015] When the unit completes the knitting of the glove cuff, the opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism changes from C to D at the second wrapping position, and C is greater than D, and then rises from the second wrapping position to the gripping position.

[0016] Preferably, when the opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism is A, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism is located directly below and inside the front and rear scissor bars below the front and rear needle plates.

[0017] When the angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism is B, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism is located directly below and outside the front and rear scissor bars below the front and rear needle plates.

[0018] Preferably, the value range of A is 8°±2°, the value range of B is 12°±1°, the value range of C is 7°±1°, and the value range of D is 4°±1°.

[0019] Preferably, when the gripping end of the gripping mechanism is in the gripping position, it is located 40mm ± 2mm above the front and rear scissor bars;

[0020] When the clamping end of the clamping mechanism is in the leveled position, it is located 25mm-30mm below the scissor bar.

[0021] Preferably, the leveling position is located between the needle selection roller and the scissor bar.

[0022] Preferably, the gripping mechanism is in its initial position before the glove is knitted to the thumb. In the initial position, the gripping mechanism is in a closed state and tilted, and the gripping end of the gripping mechanism points away from the back needle roller at the glove exit, forming a clearance space.

[0023] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, with one end of the first clamping plate and the other end being a free end; the free ends of the first clamping plate and the free ends of the second clamping plate are far apart to form an opening, and the clamping mechanism is in an open state, with the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate forming a wrapping space for wrapping the glove; the free ends of the first clamping plate and the free ends of the second clamping plate abut against each other, and the clamping mechanism is in a closed state, capable of clamping and moving the glove.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0025] 1. During the glove clamping process, a leveling step is added to level the already knitted part of the glove before clamping. This results in better flatness compared to clamping the knitted glove directly.

[0026] 2. The leveling process starts from the knitting edge and proceeds downwards. This allows you to directly level out areas like the fingers and palms of the glove that were not perfectly smooth after knitting, resulting in a better leveling effect. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the initial position of the gripping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention rising from the initial position to the first package position;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the gripping end of the gripping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention located at the first package position and at an unfolding angle B.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the gripping end of the gripping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention located at the second package position;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the gripping end of the gripping mechanism in the gripping position before the glove flattening is completed, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the gripping end of the gripping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention in the leveling position.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping mechanism in the gripping position after the glove is flattened according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 1. Gripping mechanism; 2. Front needle selector roller; 3. Rear needle selector roller; 4. Front scissor bar; 5. Rear scissor bar; 6. Front needle plate; 7. Rear needle plate; 8. Glove. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., 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 the invention and for 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 the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] Existing glove knitting machines, for ease of glove finishing, include a turning machine at the glove drop end to turn the finished glove from the inside to the outside, completing the turning and finishing process. However, when turning the glove, a clamping mechanism is needed to hold the finished glove from the space between the two needle plates and the needle selector roller to the turning mechanism outside the needle selector roller for turning. Since the glove needs to maintain a certain degree of flatness during turning to make the process smoother, this invention provides a glove clamping method that flattens the glove before clamping, resulting in better flatness compared to directly knitted gloves. This method is achieved through a movable clamping mechanism, which has an open state and a closed state. In the open state, it forms a space to accommodate the glove; in the closed state, it can clamp and move the glove.

[0041] Specifically, the glove gripping method includes three stages: the initial stage, the rising stage of the gripping mechanism 1, the leveling stage of the glove 8, and the clamping stage of the glove 8. Figure 1-7 As shown, the details are as follows:

[0042] In the initial stage: the gripping mechanism 1 is located below the needle selection roller and is in the initial position. During the knitting process of glove 8, before the knitting head begins to knit the thumb, glove 8 remains in the initial position, providing sufficient space for the knitting of glove 8.

[0043] The gripping mechanism 1 rises during the following stage: When the glove 8 begins to knit the thumb, the gripping mechanism 1 begins to rise. The gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 rises from the initial position and passes between the front needle selection roller 2 and the rear needle selection roller 3 until the glove 8 finishes knitting the ribbing. At this time, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 rises to the gripping position. At this time, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 is in an open state and wraps part of the ribbing inside. That is, the finger part, palm part and part of the ribbing of the glove 8 are all located in the wrapped space.

[0044] Gloves 8 leveling stage: such as Figure 5-6 As shown, when the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 is in the gripping position, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 first closes to hold the cuff of the glove 8. Then, the fingers, palm, and part of the cuff of the glove 8 are all within the wrapping space. Then, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 descends from the gripping position. The gripping surface of the gripping mechanism 1 will slide from top to bottom on the surface of the glove 8 until the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 descends to the flat position, smoothing the surface of the glove 8, thereby achieving the purpose of flattening the glove 8. Then, at the flat position, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 opens to a certain angle and then rises from the flat position to the gripping position, waiting to be gripped.

[0045] Clamping stage: After the glove 8 is flattened and after the glove 8 is knitted (this can be done at the end or after a certain delay), the clamping end of the clamping mechanism 1 closes in the clamping position, clamping the cuff of the glove 8. The fingers, palm and part of the cuff of the glove 8 are also located in the wrapping space and are clamped by the clamping mechanism 1. Then the clamping mechanism 1 moves the glove 8 down to below the needle selection roller and moves it to the next processing stage. At the turning machine, the clamping mechanism 1 moves the glove 8 to the turning mechanism.

[0046] The above-described glove clamping method, during the knitting process of glove 8, uses clamping mechanism 1 to flatten the already knitted parts of glove 8 before clamping. Compared to directly clamping the knitted glove 8, this method results in better flatness. Furthermore, flattening from the ribbing downwards can directly flatten areas of glove 8 such as the fingers and palms that were originally not perfectly flat after knitting, resulting in better flattening of glove 8. After flattening, glove 8 is clamped, which is more convenient whether, in this embodiment, it is transported to the subsequent flipping mechanism for flipping, making the flipping mechanism more efficient, or in another embodiment, it is directly transported to the exit via clamping mechanism 1 for subsequent external flipping or arrangement.

[0047] Because the initial position of the gripping mechanism 1 is below the needle selection roller, and because the fingers of the glove 8 are not vertically aligned after knitting due to poor flatness, they swing laterally. Therefore, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 needs a larger opening to ensure the fingers can fully enter. However, the distance between the front needle selection roller 2 and the rear needle selection roller 3 is insufficient to allow the gripping mechanism 1 to provide enough opening for the fingers to enter the wrapping space. Therefore, during the rising phase, to avoid obstructing the front and rear needle selection rollers and to ensure that the opening of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 is sufficient for the fingers to fully enter, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 first opens at a small angle during the initial rising phase, rises to a predetermined position, and then continues to open to an angle where the fingers can enter. Figure 2-3As shown, specifically: when the thumb of glove 8 begins to knit, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 first opens at an angle A, rising from its initial position and passing between the front needle selection roller 2 and the rear needle selection roller 3 until it reaches the first wrapping position. At the first wrapping position, the opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 changes from A to B, with B being greater than A, until the fingers of glove 8 are completely inside the wrapping space of the gripping mechanism 1. It should be noted that when the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 initially reaches the first wrapping position, the fingers of glove 8 are above the first wrapping position. After the fingers of glove 8 are finished knitting, the palm continues to knit, and the fingers of glove 8 move downwards. Only when the palm is halfway knitted does the fingers of glove 8 completely fall into the wrapping space of the gripping mechanism 1. The above-described method of rising the gripping mechanism 1 avoids the positions of the front needle selection roller 2 and the rear needle selection roller 3 while satisfying the angle at which the fingers can fully enter, ensuring that the fingers fall stably into the wrapping space of the gripping mechanism 1. Specifically, in this embodiment, the value of A is in the range of 8°±2° and the value of B is in the range of 12°±1°, to meet the opening degree when the gripping mechanism 1 rises.

[0048] Preferably, because a front scissor bar 4 and a rear scissor bar 5 are provided between the needle plate and the needle selection roller, after the fingers of the glove 8 are knitted, the lower end of the fingers of the glove 8 will adhere to the scissor bars on both sides and swing outward along the scissor bars. In order to further ensure that the lower part of the fingers of the glove 8 falls into the enclosing space of the clamping mechanism 1 from the beginning, when the clamping end of the clamping mechanism 1 opens to the first enclosing angle, the clamping end of the clamping mechanism 1 is located below and outside the front scissor bar 4 and the rear scissor bar 5. In the vertical direction, the upper opening of the clamping mechanism 1 encloses the space between the front scissor bar 4 and the rear scissor bar 5. Thus, even when the glove 8 moves downward and the fingers are attached to the scissor bars, the lower part of the fingers can only fall into the enclosing space of the clamping mechanism 1 and will not fall outside the clamping mechanism 1. This ensures that during the knitting process, the fingers of the glove 8 can completely fall into the clamping space at the first enclosing position. Figure 2-3 As shown, when the opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 is A and in the first wrapping position, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 is located on the inner side below the front scissor bar 4 and the rear scissor bar 5 below the front needle plate 6 and the rear needle plate 7. Then the gripping mechanism 1 changes from A to B, so that the gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 moves from the inner side below the front scissor bar 4 and the rear scissor bar 5 to the outer side, including the space between the front scissor bar 4 and the rear scissor bar 5.

[0049] Because the cuff of glove 8 is flatter than the palm and finger areas, directly reducing the opening of the gripping end of the clamping mechanism 1 to the corresponding degree and raising it from the first wrapping position to the clamping position (the cuff position of glove 8) would cause the gloves 8 inside the wrapping space to stack, increasing the difficulty for the subsequent clamping mechanism 1 to flatten the gloves 8. To avoid this situation to some extent, a second wrapping position is set in the later stage of the clamping mechanism 1's ascent, with the opening of the gripping end being smaller than that of the first wrapping position. Initial flattening of the finger areas and part of the palm of the gloves 8 is performed first, and then the opening is reduced, continuing to rise from the second wrapping position to the clamping position. Figure 4-5 As shown, specifically: after the fingers of glove 8 are completely inside the enclosed space of the clamping mechanism 1, the opening angle of the clamping end of the clamping mechanism 1 at the first enclosed position changes from B to C, and B is greater than C. Then, the clamping end of the clamping mechanism 1 rises from the first enclosed position and passes between the front scissor bar 4 and the rear scissor bar 5 until the second enclosed position, where part of the palm falls into the enclosed space. By reducing the opening, the width of the enclosed space is reduced, thereby squeezing the fingers and palm through the clamping surface of the clamping mechanism 1 to achieve initial flattening of the fingers and palm of glove 8. When glove 8 completes the ribbing, the opening angle of the clamping end of the clamping mechanism 1 at the second enclosed position changes from C to D, and C is greater than D. Then, it rises from the second enclosed position to the clamping position. By further reducing the opening of the clamping end and avoiding the position of the front and rear needle plates, the clamping end of the clamping mechanism 1 can rise further to the ribbing position of glove 8. Specifically, in this embodiment, the value of C ranges from 7°±1°, and the value of D ranges from 4°±1°. Moreover, with the scissor bar as a reference, the second wrapping position is 25mm-35mm above the scissor bar, the clamping end of the clamping mechanism 1 is located 40mm above the scissor bar when in the clamping position, and the clamping end of the clamping mechanism 1 is located 25mm-30mm below the scissor bar when in the leveling position.

[0050] It is important to note that before the glove reaches the thumb, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the clamping mechanism 1 is always in the initial position, that is, below the needle selection roller. However, once the internal mechanism of the turning machine is damaged, the glove 8 needs to automatically fall to the front side outlet of the lower part of the turning machine. However, the side outlet of the turning machine is located at the front of the turning machine. In order to allow the glove 8 to fall freely after knitting and fall to the side outlet of the lower part of the turning machine, in this embodiment, the clamping mechanism 1 in the initial position is in a closed state and is set at an angle, and the clamping end points to the needle selection roller away from the glove 8 outlet, that is, the rear needle selection roller 3. Thus, the falling glove 8 can slide along the clamping surface of the clamping mechanism 1 to the front side outlet of the lower part of the turning machine, so that the clamping mechanism 1 plays a guiding role. Moreover, the clamping mechanism 1 is set at an angle, which can form a clearance space and also make it convenient for the repairman to reach inside for repair.

[0051] The aforementioned gripping mechanism 1 can be an internal gripping mechanism for the glove 8 inside the turning machine. Specifically, it includes a control mechanism, a first clamping plate, and a second clamping plate. The control mechanism moves via an external moving mechanism. The specific mechanism of the moving mechanism is not detailed here, but can be an internal control mechanism for the gripping mechanism 1 inside the turning machine. One end of the first and second clamping plates is rotatably connected to the control mechanism, which controls the first and second clamping plates to move closer or further apart. The other end of the first and second clamping plates is a free end. The free ends of the first and second clamping plates move apart to form an opening, and the gripping mechanism 1 is in an open state. The first and second clamping plates form a wrapping space for the glove. When the free ends of the first and second clamping plates abut against each other, the gripping mechanism 1 is in a closed state, capable of gripping and moving the glove 8. The gripping end of the gripping mechanism 1 refers to the free ends of the first and second clamping plates, and its opening angle refers to the angle between the first and second clamping plates after their free ends move apart.

[0052] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A glove gripping method, applicable to a movable gripping mechanism, the gripping mechanism having an open state and a closed state, wherein in the open state, a wrapping space is formed to accommodate the glove, and in the closed state, the glove can be gripped and moved; characterized in that, include: Initial stage: The gripping mechanism is initially positioned below the plane of the needle selection roller; Ascending phase: When the unit begins weaving the glove thumb, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism begins to rise. After the glove is finished weaving the glove cuff, it rises to the gripping position, wraps the glove, and part of the glove cuff is on the outside. The gripping end of the gripping mechanism remains open during the ascent. Leveling stage: When the gripping mechanism is in the gripping position, the gripping mechanism first closes to hold the glove and lowers it from the gripping position to the leveling position. Then, in the leveling position, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism opens to a certain angle and rises from the leveling position to the gripping position. Clamping stage: After leveling, the glove knitting is completed. The clamping end of the clamping mechanism closes in the clamping position, and the glove is clamped and moved down to below the needle selection roller. Furthermore, during the rising phase: when the machine head begins knitting the glove thumb, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism opens first, with an opening angle of A, and rises from the initial position, passing between the front needle selection roller and the rear needle selection roller until the first wrapping position. The opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism at the first wrapping position changes from A to B, and B is greater than A, until the glove finger completely falls into the wrapping space within the gripping mechanism. The opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism at the first package position changes from B to C, and B is greater than C. Then the gripping end of the gripping mechanism rises from the first package position and passes between the front scissor bar and the rear scissor bar until the second package position, and part of the palm falls into the package space. When the unit completes the knitting of the glove cuff, the opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism changes from C to D at the second wrapping position, and C is greater than D, and then rises from the second wrapping position to the gripping position.

2. The glove-grabbing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the opening angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism is A, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism is located directly below and inside the front and rear scissor bars below the front and rear needle plates. When the angle of the gripping end of the gripping mechanism is B, the gripping end of the gripping mechanism is located directly below and outside the front and rear scissor bars below the front and rear needle plates.

3. The glove-grabbing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The value range of A is 8°±2°, the value range of B is 12°±1°, the value range of C is 7°±1°, and the value range of D is 4°±1°.

4. The glove-grabbing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the clamping end of the clamping mechanism is in the clamping position, it is located 40mm±2mm above the front and rear scissor bars; When the clamping end of the clamping mechanism is in the leveled position, it is located 25mm-30mm below the scissor bar.

5. The glove-grabbing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The leveling position is located between the needle selection roller and the scissor bar.

6. The glove-grabbing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the glove is knitted to the thumb, the gripping mechanism is in its initial position. In the initial position, the gripping mechanism is closed and tilted, with the gripping end of the gripping mechanism pointing away from the glove exit and forming a clearance space.

7. The glove-grabbing method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, which are rotatably connected at one end and are free at the other end. The free ends of the first clamping plate and the free ends of the second clamping plate are far apart to form an opening, and the clamping mechanism is in the open state. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate form a wrapping space for wrapping the glove. The free ends of the first clamping plate and the free ends of the second clamping plate abut each other, and the clamping mechanism is in a closed state, which can hold the glove and move it.

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