A high-speed precision embroidery process

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of embroidery technology, and more specifically, it relates to a high-speed precision embroidery process, comprising the following steps: S1: designing a pattern; S2: preparing embroidery cloth; S3: installing embroidery cloth; S4: automating embroidery cloth; S5: synchronously replacing embroidery cloth and embroidery; in S3, two embroidery frames with interchangeable positions are arranged on a workbench of an embroidery machine, and both embroidery frames are clamped with embroidery cloth; in S4, an embroidery frame located below a head of the embroidery machine moves horizontally under the control of an embroidery frame driving component to form an embroidery pattern; in S5, after the embroidery is finished, the positions of the two embroidery frames are replaced, and while an embroidery product is removed from one of the embroidery frames and the embroidery cloth is replaced, the embroidery cloth of the other embroidery frame enters the embroidery area, and embroidery is performed synchronously. Since one head corresponds to two embroidery frames, the head does not need to stop and wait when the embroidery cloth is replaced after completing one product, and the embroidery efficiency is improved in the production process of large quantities of embroidery products.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of embroidery, in particular to a high-speed precision embroidery process. Background Art

[0002] Embroidery is an art of creating patterns on textiles based on thread, linen, silk, and other textiles through needlework, knotting, weaving, and other manual techniques. Embroidery is rich and varied, delicate and vivid, and ancient and beautiful. Embroidery works come in various forms, such as clothing, shoes and hats, socks, pillowcases, curtains, screens, tapestries, paintings, etc., and are usually used for decoration, gifts, birthday gifts, souvenirs, etc. With the development of science and technology, modern embroidery technology has achieved mechanized and digital production, making embroidery technology more efficient, more precise, and more standardized.

[0003] For example, a computer embroidery machine disclosed in a Chinese patent with publication number CN220685453U includes a workbench, a bracket is provided on the workbench, a machine head is provided on the bracket, a clamping mechanism for fixing embroidery cloth is provided at the position corresponding to the workbench and the machine head, the clamping mechanism includes an embroidery frame placed on the workbench and a clamp matched with the embroidery frame, and the embroidery cloth is clamped between the embroidery frame and the clamp. Based on the above embroidery machine, the existing automated embroidery process at least includes the steps of designing patterns, preparing embroidery cloth, installing embroidery cloth and automatic embroidery.

[0004] However, the embroidery machine used in the existing automated embroidery process has a one-to-one correspondence between the machine head and the embroidery frame. Therefore, when the embroidery cloth is replaced after each product is completed, the machine head needs to stop and wait, which easily leads to low embroidery efficiency in the mass production process of embroidery products. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to improve embroidery efficiency, the present application provides a high-speed precision embroidery process.

[0006] The high-speed precision embroidery process provided by the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A high-speed precision embroidery process, comprising the following steps: S1: designing a pattern; S2: preparing embroidery cloth; S3: installing embroidery cloth; S4: automating embroidery cloth;

[0008] In S3, two embroidery frames with interchangeable positions are arranged on the workbench of the embroidery machine, both of the embroidery frames are clamped with embroidery cloth, one of the embroidery frames is located in the embroidery area below the head of the embroidery machine, and an embroidery frame driving component is arranged below the embroidery frame to drive it to move horizontally;

[0009] In S4, the embroidery machine starts embroidery according to a predetermined program, the embroidery needle of the embroidery machine threads the embroidery cloth, and the embroidery frame located below the head of the embroidery machine moves horizontally under the control of the embroidery frame driving assembly to form an embroidery pattern;

[0010] Also includes S5: Synchronous change of embroidery cloth and embroidery;

[0011] In S5, after the embroidery is finished, the positions of the two embroidery frames are changed, and while the embroidery product is removed from one of the embroidery frames and the embroidery cloth is replaced, the embroidery cloth of the other embroidery frame enters the embroidery area and embroidery is performed synchronously.

[0012] Preferably, in S2, the fabric to be embroidered is cleaned, dried and flattened, and the embroidery position is marked so that the embroidery machine can align with the embroidery position.

[0013] Preferably, a double-frame device is provided on the workbench of the embroidery machine, and the double-frame device includes a first base, a second base, a rotating frame, two embroidery frames and the embroidery frame driving assembly. The first base and the second base are both provided on the workbench of the embroidery machine, the second base is located below the head of the embroidery machine, the rotating frame is horizontally rotatably provided on the first base, a built-in motor for driving the rotating frame to rotate is provided in the first base, the two embroidery frames are horizontally slidably provided on the left and right sides of the rotating frame, the embroidery frame driving assembly is provided on the second base, and the embroidery frame driving assembly is detachably plugged into the embroidery frame located below the head of the embroidery machine.

[0014] Preferably, the rotating frame includes a middle plate and two side plates, the middle plate is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the built-in motor, the two side plates are respectively vertically connected to the two long side walls of the rotating frame, and the two side plates are respectively slidably arranged along the two long side walls of the rotating frame, the long side walls opposite to each other between the two side plates are connected with mounting blocks, the two mounting blocks are respectively slidably arranged along the long side walls of the two side plates, and the two embroidery frames are respectively detachably connected to the two mounting blocks.

[0015] Preferably, the embroidery frame driving assembly includes a first screw mechanism, a second screw mechanism and a first cylinder, the first screw mechanism is arranged on the second base, the second screw mechanism is arranged on the first screw mechanism, the first screw mechanism controls the second screw mechanism to move, and the moving direction is parallel to the moving direction of the side plate, the first cylinder is arranged on the second screw mechanism, the second screw mechanism controls the cylinder to move, and the moving direction is parallel to the moving direction of the mounting block, the first cylinder is vertically arranged, the first cylinder is located below the mounting block, and a plug-in assembly is arranged between the telescopic end of the first cylinder and the mounting block located below the head of the embroidery machine.

[0016] Preferably, the plug-in assembly includes a plug-in block and a plug-in hole, the plug-in block is arranged at the top of the telescopic end of the first cylinder, and the plug-in hole is opened at the bottom of the mounting block, when the first cylinder controls the plug-in block to rise, the plug-in assembly is plugged in, and when the first cylinder controls the plug-in block to descend, the plug-in assembly is separated.

[0017] Preferably, the mounting block and the first cylinder are connected and separated at the same position.

[0018] Preferably, the double-frame device also includes a first docking plate, a second docking plate, a third docking plate, a fourth docking plate, a second cylinder and a third cylinder, the first docking plate and the second docking plate are fixedly arranged on the top of the side plate, the third docking plate and the fourth docking plate are respectively arranged on the top of the mounting block and the top of the middle plate, a first connecting hole is penetrated through the first docking plate and the third docking plate, the second cylinder is arranged on a side of the first docking plate away from the third docking plate, a second connecting hole is penetrated through the second docking plate and the fourth docking plate, and the third cylinder is arranged on a side of the fourth docking plate away from the second docking plate, when the mounting block is separated from the first cylinder, the first docking plate is aligned with the third docking plate, the telescopic rod of the second cylinder extends into the first connecting hole, the second docking plate is aligned with the fourth docking plate, and the telescopic rod of the third cylinder extends into the second connecting hole.

[0019] Preferably, the embroidery frame comprises an upper frame and a lower frame, and a magnetic attraction component is arranged between the upper frame and the lower frame.

[0020] Preferably, the embroidery frame and the mounting block are connected via bolts.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0022] After the automated embroidery is finished, by separating the embroidery frame drive assembly from the embroidery frame under the head of the embroidery machine and replacing the positions of the two embroidery frames, the embroidery product can be removed from one of the embroidery frames and the embroidery cloth can be replaced, while the embroidery cloth of the other embroidery frame enters the embroidery area and embroidery is performed synchronously, thereby achieving an effect that one embroidery machine head corresponds to two embroidery frames. Therefore, when the embroidery cloth is replaced each time a product is completed, the head does not need to stop and wait. Compared with the prior art, the high-speed precision embroidery process of the present invention can significantly improve the embroidery efficiency of the products when applied to the production process of large quantities of embroidery products. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a flow chart of the high-speed precision embroidery process in the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a double-frame device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the embroidery frame driving assembly in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the plug-in assembly in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a rotating frame in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 6 It is a structural exploded diagram of the embroidery frame in the embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 11. first base; 12. second base; 2. rotating frame; 21. middle plate; 22. side plate; 3. mounting block; 4. embroidery frame; 41. upper frame; 42. lower frame; 51. first screw mechanism; 52. second screw mechanism; 61. first cylinder; 62. second cylinder; 63. third cylinder; 71. plug-in block; 72. plug-in hole; 81. first docking plate; 82. second docking plate; 83. third docking plate; 84. fourth docking plate; 91. first connecting hole; 92. second connecting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the attached Figure 1 -Attached Figure 6 The present invention is further illustrated by the following embodiments.

[0031] This embodiment discloses a high-speed precision embroidery process.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 6 , the high-speed precision embroidery process includes the following steps:

[0033] S1: Design the pattern. First, you need to determine the pattern and embroidery color according to customer needs and product design requirements, and then use computer-aided design software to edit and adjust the pattern to meet the requirements of the embroidery machine;

[0034] S2: Prepare the embroidery cloth: wash, dry and flatten the fabric to be embroidered, and mark the embroidery area so that the embroidery machine can align the embroidery position;

[0035] S3: Installing embroidery cloth: two embroidery frames 4 with interchangeable positions are arranged on the workbench of the embroidery machine, and both embroidery frames 4 are clamped with embroidery cloth, one of the embroidery frames 4 is located in the embroidery area below the head of the embroidery machine, and an embroidery frame driving component is arranged below the embroidery frame 4 to drive it to move horizontally;

[0036] S4: Automated embroidery: The embroidery machine starts embroidery according to a predetermined program, the embroidery needle of the embroidery machine threads the embroidery cloth, and the embroidery frame 4 located under the head of the embroidery machine moves horizontally under the control of the embroidery frame driving component to form an embroidery pattern;

[0037] S5: synchronously changing the embroidery cloth and embroidery: after the embroidery is completed, the positions of the two embroidery frames 4 are changed, and while the embroidery product is removed from one of the embroidery frames 4 and the embroidery cloth is replaced, the embroidery cloth of the other embroidery frame 4 enters the embroidery area and embroidery is performed synchronously.

[0038] Through the above steps, since one machine head corresponds to two embroidery frames 4, the machine head does not need to stop and wait when the embroidery cloth is replaced after each product is completed. In the production process of large quantities of embroidery products, the embroidery efficiency is improved.

[0039] Reference Figures 2 to 6 In S3, a double-frame device is arranged on the workbench of the embroidery machine, and the double-frame device includes a first base 11, a second base 12, a rotating frame 2, the above two embroidery frames 4 and the above embroidery frame driving assembly. Specifically, the first base 11 and the second base 12 are both arranged on the workbench of the embroidery machine, the first base 11 and the second base 12 are arranged adjacent to each other, and the second base 12 is located below the head of the embroidery machine. The rotating frame 2 is arranged horizontally and rotatably on the first base 11, and a built-in motor for driving the rotating frame 2 to rotate is arranged in the first base 11. The rotating frame 2 includes a middle plate 21 and two side plates 22. The middle plate 21 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the built-in motor and rotates with the rotation of the output shaft of the built-in motor. The two side plates 22 are respectively vertically connected to the two long side walls of the rotating frame 2, and the two side plates 22 are respectively slidably arranged along the two long side walls of the rotating frame 2. The long side walls opposite to each other between the two side panels 22 are connected with mounting blocks 3. The two mounting blocks 3 are respectively slidably arranged along the long side walls of the two side panels 22. The two embroidery frames 4 are respectively detachably connected to the two mounting blocks 3. In this embodiment, the embroidery frames 4 are connected to the mounting blocks 3 by bolts. Through the above arrangement, on the one hand, when the rotating frame 2 rotates, the rotating frame 2 can simultaneously drive the two embroidery frames 4 to rotate, thereby driving the two embroidery frames 4 to exchange positions. On the other hand, the embroidery frames 4 can slide in the X-axis and Y-axis directions by sliding the side panels 22 and the mounting blocks 3. In this embodiment, the sliding direction of the side panels 22 is the X-axis direction, and the sliding direction of the mounting blocks 3 is the Y-axis direction.

[0040] Reference Figures 2 to 6The embroidery frame driving assembly is arranged on the second base 12. Specifically, the embroidery frame driving assembly includes a first screw rod mechanism 51, a second screw rod mechanism 52 and a first cylinder 61. The first screw rod mechanism 51 is arranged on the second base 12, and the second screw rod mechanism 52 is arranged on the first screw rod mechanism 51. The first screw rod mechanism 51 controls the second screw rod mechanism 52 to move, and the moving direction is parallel to the moving direction of the side plate 22. The first cylinder 61 is arranged on the second screw rod mechanism 52. The second screw rod mechanism 52 controls the cylinder to move, and the moving direction is parallel to the moving direction of the mounting block 3. The first cylinder 61 is vertically arranged and located below the mounting block 3. A plug-in assembly is arranged between the telescopic end of the first cylinder 61 and the mounting block 3 located below the head of the embroidery machine. When the telescopic end of the first cylinder 61 is plugged with the mounting block 3, based on the control of the first screw rod mechanism 51 and the second screw rod mechanism 52, the embroidery frame 4 is driven in the X-axis and Y-axis directions to realize the automatic embroidery in S4.

[0041] Reference Figure 4 The plug-in assembly includes a plug-in block 71 and a plug-in hole 72. The plug-in block 71 is arranged at the top of the telescopic end of the first cylinder 61. The plug-in block 71 is a rectangular block. The plug-in hole 72 is provided at the bottom of the mounting block 3. The plug-in hole 72 is a rectangular hole. When the plug-in block 71 is aligned with the plug-in hole 72, the first cylinder 61 controls the plug-in block 71 to rise to achieve plug-in, and the first cylinder 61 controls the plug-in block 71 to descend to achieve separation.

[0042] In this embodiment, after the embroidery cloth is finished being embroidered, the embroidery frame 4 needs to be reset to ensure that the mounting block 3 and the first cylinder 61 are plugged in and separated at the same position, so as to facilitate the first cylinder 61 to be repeatedly plugged in and separated between the two embroidery frames 4. However, during the rotation of the rotating frame 2, the positions of the side panel 22 and the mounting block 3 are difficult to maintain stable. For this reason, the present invention also makes the following improvements.

[0043] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5The double frame device also includes a first docking plate 81, a second docking plate 82, a third docking plate 83, a fourth docking plate 84, a second cylinder 62 and a third cylinder 63. Specifically, the first docking plate 81 and the second docking plate 82 are fixedly arranged on the top of the side plate 22, the third docking plate 83 and the fourth docking plate 84 are respectively arranged on the top of the mounting block 3 and the top of the middle plate 21, and a first connecting hole 91 is opened between the first docking plate 81 and the third docking plate 83. The second cylinder 62 is arranged on the side of the first docking plate 81 away from the third docking plate 83, and the second docking plate 81 is fixedly arranged on the top of the side plate 22. A second connecting hole 92 is provided between the plate 82 and the fourth docking plate 84, and the third cylinder 63 is arranged on the side of the fourth docking plate 84 away from the second docking plate 82. When the mounting block 3 is separated from the first cylinder 61, the first docking plate 81 is aligned with the third docking plate 83, the telescopic rod of the second cylinder 62 is extended into the first connecting hole 91, the second docking plate 82 is aligned with the fourth docking plate 84, and the telescopic rod of the third cylinder 63 is extended into the second connecting hole 92, thereby ensuring that during the rotation of the rotating frame 2, the positions of the side plate 22 and the mounting block 3 remain stable.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 6 The embroidery frame 4 includes an upper frame body 41 and a lower frame body 42. A magnetic suction component is arranged between the upper frame body 41 and the lower frame body 42, so as to facilitate the rapid clamping of the embroidery cloth in the embroidery frame 4 and the removal of the embroidery cloth from the embroidery frame 4.

[0045] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A high-speed precision embroidery process, comprising the following steps: S1: design pattern; S2: prepare embroidery cloth; S3: Install embroidery cloth; S4: Automatic embroidery; its features are: In S3, two embroidery frames (4) with interchangeable positions are arranged on the workbench of the embroidery machine, both of the embroidery frames (4) are clamped with embroidery cloth, one of the embroidery frames (4) is located in the embroidery area below the head of the embroidery machine, and an embroidery frame driving component is arranged below the embroidery frame (4) to drive it to move horizontally; In S4, the embroidery machine starts embroidery according to a predetermined program, the embroidery needle of the embroidery machine is threaded on the embroidery cloth, and the embroidery frame (4) located below the head of the embroidery machine moves horizontally under the control of the embroidery frame driving component to form an embroidery pattern; Also includes S5: Synchronous change of embroidery cloth and embroidery; In S5, after the embroidery is completed, the positions of the two embroidery frames (4) are changed, and while the embroidery product is removed from one of the embroidery frames (4) and the embroidery cloth is replaced, the embroidery cloth of the other embroidery frame (4) enters the embroidery area and embroidery is performed simultaneously; In S2, the fabric to be embroidered is washed, dried and flattened, and the embroidery position is marked so that the embroidery machine can align the embroidery position; A double-frame device is arranged on the working table of the embroidery machine, and the double-frame device comprises a first base (11), a second base (12), a rotating frame (2), two embroidery frames (4) and an embroidery frame driving assembly. The first base (11) and the second base (12) are both arranged on the working table of the embroidery machine, the second base (12) is located below the head of the embroidery machine, the rotating frame (2) is arranged horizontally and rotatably on the first base (11), a built-in motor for driving the rotating frame (2) to rotate is arranged in the first base (11), the two embroidery frames (4) are arranged horizontally and slidably on the left and right sides of the rotating frame (2), the embroidery frame driving assembly is arranged on the second base (12), and the embroidery frame driving assembly is detachably plugged into the embroidery frame (4) located below the head of the embroidery machine; The rotating frame (2) comprises a middle plate (21) and two side plates (22), the middle plate (21) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the built-in motor, the two side plates (22) are respectively vertically connected to the two long side walls of the rotating frame (2), and the two side plates (22) are respectively slidably arranged along the two long side walls of the rotating frame (2), the long side walls opposite to each other between the two side plates (22) are both connected to mounting blocks (3), the two mounting blocks (3) are respectively slidably arranged along the long side walls of the two side plates (22), and the two embroidery frames (4) are respectively detachably connected to the two mounting blocks (3); The embroidery frame driving assembly comprises a first screw mechanism (51), a second screw mechanism (52) and a first cylinder (61); the first screw mechanism (51) is arranged on the second base (12); the second screw mechanism (52) is arranged on the first screw mechanism (51); the first screw mechanism (51) controls the second screw mechanism (52) to move, and the moving direction is parallel to the moving direction of the side plate (22); the first cylinder (61) is arranged on the second screw mechanism (52); the second screw mechanism (52) controls the cylinder to move, and the moving direction is parallel to the moving direction of the mounting block (3); the first cylinder (61) is arranged vertically, and the first cylinder (61) is located below the mounting block (3); a plug-in assembly is arranged between the telescopic end of the first cylinder (61) and the mounting block (3) located below the head of the embroidery machine.

2. A high-speed precision embroidery process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in assembly comprises a plug-in block (71) and a plug-in hole (72); the plug-in block (71) is arranged at the top of the telescopic end of the first cylinder (61); the plug-in hole (72) is opened at the bottom of the mounting block (3); when the first cylinder (61) controls the plug-in block (71) to rise, the plug-in assembly is plugged in; when the first cylinder (61) controls the plug-in block (71) to descend, the plug-in assembly is separated.

3. A high-speed precision embroidery process according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting block (3) and the first cylinder (61) are plugged in and disconnected at the same position.

4. A high-speed precision embroidery process according to claim 3, characterized in that: The double frame device further comprises a first docking plate (81), a second docking plate (82), a third docking plate (83), a fourth docking plate (84), a second cylinder (62) and a third cylinder (63); the first docking plate (81) and the second docking plate (82) are fixedly arranged on the top of the side plate (22); the third docking plate (83) and the fourth docking plate (84) are respectively arranged on the top of the mounting block (3) and the top of the middle plate (21); a first connecting hole (91) is provided between the first docking plate (81) and the third docking plate (83); the second cylinder (62) is arranged on the first docking plate (81) away from the third docking plate (83); A second connecting hole (92) is provided between the second connecting plate (82) and the fourth connecting plate (84), and the third cylinder (63) is arranged on a side of the fourth connecting plate (84) away from the second connecting plate (82). When the mounting block (3) is separated from the first cylinder (61), the first connecting plate (81) is aligned with the third connecting plate (83), the telescopic rod of the second cylinder (62) is extended into the first connecting hole (91), the second connecting plate (82) is aligned with the fourth connecting plate (84), and the telescopic rod of the third cylinder (63) is extended into the second connecting hole (92).

5. The high-speed precision embroidery process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The embroidery frame (4) comprises an upper frame body (41) and a lower frame body (42), and a magnetic attraction component is arranged between the upper frame body (41) and the lower frame body (42).

6. The high-speed precision embroidery process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The embroidery frame (4) and the mounting block (3) are connected via bolts.

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