Clothes folding machine and clothes folding method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of electric appliance manufacturing, and aims to provide a clothes folding machine which comprises a rack, a clamping translation device, a width folding assembly, a clothes conveying system and a first lifting clamping device, and the clamping translation device, the width folding assembly, the clothes conveying system and the first lifting clamping device are arranged on the rack. The clamping translation device is configured to clamp and move clothes back and forth; the width folding assembly is used for folding the clothes moving backwards in the width direction; the clothes conveying system comprises a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism which are arranged up and down; part of the clothes folded in the width direction is moved backwards to the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism through a clamping translation device, and then the first conveying mechanism conveys the clothes backwards to the surface of the second conveying mechanism; the first lifting clamping device is configured to clamp clothes and adjust the clothes in a lifting manner relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism; the second conveying mechanism is matched with the first lifting clamping device to fold the clothes folded in the width direction in the length direction at least once. The invention also aims to provide a clothes folding method of the clothes folding machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electrical appliance manufacturing, and more specifically, to a clothes folding machine and a clothes folding method thereof. Background Art

[0002] The folding machine in the related art, such as patent document CN112746477A, ​​discloses a folding machine, which specifically includes components such as a frame, a lifting and clamping device, a transverse folding component, a conveying mechanism, and a clothing pressing mechanism. Its mechanical structure is complex and the whole machine occupies a large space. Among them, when forming a transverse fold, it only passively squeezes and folds the width direction of the clothes in the process of dragging backwards through the cooperation of the storage plate and the folding plate, which easily causes wrinkles on the surface of the folded clothes. Even if the subsequent process uses the corresponding mechanism to perform a downward pressure treatment, the flatness of the clothes is still difficult to be satisfactory. In addition, its first clothing conveying mechanism and the second clothing conveying mechanism need to further cooperate with the first lifting drive assembly, the first translation drive assembly and other mechanical structures to achieve its longitudinal folding requirements.

[0003] It can be seen that the length folding system of the existing clothes folding machine either has many levels, which takes up a lot of space vertically, or needs to be equipped with many mechanical components, which makes the overall structure complicated, affects the miniaturization design of the whole machine, and is not convenient to promote to household use. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to overcome at least one of the defects of the above-mentioned prior art, and one of the purposes is to provide a clothes folding machine for solving the problem that the mechanical structure is complex and difficult to miniaturize.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is to provide a clothes folding machine, including a frame and a clamping and translating device, a width folding component, a clothes conveying system and a first lifting clamping device arranged on the frame; the clamping and translating device is configured to clamp clothes and move the clothes forward and backward relative to the frame; the width folding component is located below the clamping and translating device and is configured to fold the clothes in the width direction when the clamping and translating device moves the clothes backward; the clothes conveying system includes a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism arranged above and below, the width folding component is connected with the first conveying mechanism front and back, the clothes folded in the width direction are moved backward at least a part to the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism through the clamping and translating device, and then the first conveying mechanism conveys the clothes backward, the second conveying mechanism is used to receive the clothes conveyed by the first conveying mechanism and is configured to convey the clothes forward and backward; at least a part of the first lifting clamping device is arranged above the second conveying mechanism, the first lifting clamping device is configured to clamp the clothes and can lift and adjust the clothes relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism; wherein, the second conveying mechanism cooperates with the first lifting clamping device to fold the clothes in the length direction at least once after the clothes are folded in the width direction.

[0006] In this scheme, the clamping and translating device conveys the clothes backward, and the clothes first pass through the width folding assembly to form at least one width fold. After that, the first conveying mechanism conveys the clothes folded in the width direction backward and sends them to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism. By dividing the conveying system into two layers, the size of the clothes folding machine in the front and rear directions can be reduced, which is helpful to achieve miniaturization. After that, the clothes are conveyed forward by the second conveying mechanism through the space where the first lifting and clamping device is located and continue to be conveyed forward until the clothes are conveyed to the first preset position, the second conveying mechanism stops running, and a part of the clothes is clamped by the first lifting and clamping device and a part of the clothes is lifted to the top of the second conveying mechanism. At this time, a first length folding space is formed between the clothes brought up by the first lifting and clamping device and the second conveying mechanism below. After that, the clothes are conveyed backward by starting the second conveying mechanism, and the clothes located in front of the first lifting and clamping device continue to pass through the first length folding space to form a length fold until the clothes are conveyed backward to the second preset position, the second conveying mechanism stops running, the first lifting and clamping device releases the clothes and stays above the second conveying mechanism, and the clothes form a length fold. This solution can complete at least one length folding only through the cooperation of the second conveying mechanism and the first lifting and clamping device. The mechanical structure is simple, and the mechanical components that form at least one length folding are all located in the space between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism, which greatly reduces the longitudinal space size and contributes to the miniaturization design of the entire clothes folding machine.

[0007] Furthermore, the width folding component includes a clothes-carrying platform and an active width folding mechanism arranged upper and lower. The clothes-carrying platform is arranged at the front of the clothes folding machine and is used to place the middle part of the clothes; the active width folding mechanism is arranged below the clothes-carrying platform and is used to fold the parts of the clothes that fall on both sides of the clothes-carrying platform to the inner side below the clothes-carrying platform by driving.

[0008] Furthermore, the active width folding mechanism includes two sets of first conveying crawler devices, which are respectively arranged on both sides below the clothing platform, and the first conveying crawler devices are configured to convey the parts of the clothes that fall on both sides of the clothing platform to the inner side below the clothing platform.

[0009] Furthermore, the width folding component also includes a feeding portion arranged between the clothing platform and the first conveying crawler device, the first conveying crawler device is arranged on the lower surface of the feeding portion, the feeding portion is provided with a hollow position, the crawler of the first conveying crawler device is placed in the hollow position, the upper surface of the crawler is flush with or higher than the upper surface of the feeding portion, and the feeding portion extends from the bottom of the clothing platform to the rear of the clothing platform.

[0010] Furthermore, the width folding assembly also includes two groups of first limit members respectively arranged on both sides of the clothing platform, which are used to limit the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform to the space between the first limit members and the clothing platform.

[0011] Furthermore, a first pressing mechanism installed on a frame is provided above the first conveying mechanism, and the first pressing mechanism is used to press down the clothes conveyed by the first conveying mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, the clamping and translational device includes a first clamping mechanism and a translational drive mechanism, the translational drive mechanism is arranged on a frame, the first clamping mechanism is arranged on the translational drive mechanism and is configured to move forward and backward, wherein the first clamping mechanism is arranged with at least two parts spaced apart along the width direction of the width folding component, and a first pressing mechanism is correspondingly arranged in the space between any two adjacent first clamping mechanisms.

[0013] Furthermore, the translation drive mechanism is located above the first clamping mechanism, and the first clamping mechanism includes a first clamping component and a first support component. The first support component is provided with a transverse connecting part and a longitudinal connecting part. The transverse connecting part is connected to the driving end of the translation drive mechanism and is located above the first roller. The upper and lower ends of the longitudinal connecting part are respectively connected to the transverse connecting part and the first clamping component.

[0014] Optionally, the first clamping mechanism is provided with three parts, wherein the spacing between the two first clamping mechanisms disposed at the outermost sides covers both sides of the width folding component, and the first pressing mechanism is correspondingly provided with two parts.

[0015] Furthermore, the clothing conveying system is also provided with a flipping and holding mechanism installed on the frame, wherein the flipping and holding mechanism is arranged behind the first conveying mechanism and above the second conveying mechanism, and the flipping and holding mechanism is configured to transfer the clothing conveyed by the first conveying mechanism to the second conveying mechanism.

[0016] Furthermore, a second pressing mechanism installed on the frame is provided above the second conveying mechanism located on the rear side of the first lifting and clamping device, and the second pressing mechanism can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism, and / or a third pressing mechanism installed on the frame is provided above the second conveying mechanism located on the front side of the first lifting and clamping device, and the third pressing mechanism can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism.

[0017] Optionally, the second conveying mechanism includes a front conveying device and a rear conveying device connected with a front-to-rear gap, and the first clothing lifting and clamping device is located between the front conveying device and the rear conveying device.

[0018] Furthermore, it also includes a third conveying mechanism and a second lifting and clamping device arranged on the frame, the third conveying mechanism is located below the first conveying mechanism and at least a part of it is located in front of the second conveying mechanism, the second lifting and clamping device is located between the second conveying mechanism and the third conveying mechanism and can be raised and lowered relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism; the second lifting and clamping device clamps the clothes after width folding and conveys the clothes forward through the second conveying mechanism and the third conveying mechanism to fold the clothes in the length direction at least once.

[0019] Optionally, the third conveying mechanism is located in front of the second conveying mechanism, and a rear edge of the third conveying mechanism is gap-connected with a front edge of the second conveying mechanism.

[0020] Optionally, the third conveying mechanism is arranged to be gradually inclined upward from below the second conveying mechanism to the front of the first conveying mechanism.

[0021] Furthermore, a fourth pressing mechanism installed on the frame is provided above the third conveying mechanism, and the fourth pressing mechanism can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the third conveying mechanism.

[0022] Another object of the present invention is to provide a clothes folding method of the clothes folding machine, comprising the following steps: S1. The clothes are sent to the width folding assembly, and the front of the clothes is clamped by the clamping translation device; S2. The clamping translation device conveys the clothes backward, and the clothes are folded in the width direction at least once by the width folding assembly; S3. The first conveying mechanism conveys the clothes folded in the width direction backward and delivers the clothes to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism; S4. The second conveying mechanism cooperates with the first clothing lifting and clamping device to fold the clothing in the length direction at least once after folding in the width direction.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] (1) By arranging a first conveying crawler component in the width folding assembly, the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform are actively driven to the inner side of the clothing platform, and the clothes conveyed backward are automatically folded in width in cooperation with the inclined feeding part. The actively driven folding method can reduce wrinkles and improve flatness.

[0025] (2) Through the cooperation of the first lifting and clamping device, the second lifting and clamping device, and the second and third conveying mechanisms, the clothing is folded at least twice in length, the folding effect is good, and the mechanical structure of the length folding is compact and occupies little space;

[0026] (3) By matching the pressing mechanism above the first, second and third conveying mechanisms, the clothes always maintain sufficient friction with the surface of the conveying mechanism during the conveying process, thereby improving the stability of the conveying process and also having the function of flattening the clothes. The conveying mechanism is further configured as a conveying crawler device and the pressing mechanism is configured as a pressing roller device. When the pressing roller device presses the clothes down on the surface of the conveying crawler device for continuous conveying, the friction resistance of the pressing mechanism to the clothes is reduced by rolling contact, so that the clothes can be stably and efficiently conveyed back and forth.

[0027] (4) The clothes folding machine of the present invention has low mechanical structure complexity and compact layout between mechanisms, which greatly reduces the space size and can form a good folding effect in the length direction and width direction of the clothes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 The structure of the clothes folding machine of the present invention is Figure 1 .

[0029] Figure 2 The structure of the clothes folding machine of the present invention with part of the outer shell removed Figure 1 .

[0030] Figure 3 The structure of the clothes folding machine of the present invention with part of the outer shell removed Figure 2 .

[0031] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the width folding assembly of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the width folding assembly of the present invention after removing the clothing loading platform.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the installation of the active width folding mechanism of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a diagram of the coordinated installation structure of the guide member and the first limiting member of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 8 This is an installation structure diagram of a width folding assembly, a clamping and translating device, a first pressing mechanism and a first conveying mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Fig. 9 It is a structural diagram of the first pressing mechanism of the present invention.

[0037] Fig.10 The structure of the clamping translation device of the present invention is Figure 1 .

[0038] Fig.11 The structure of the clamping translation device of the present invention is Figure 2 .

[0039] Fig.12 It is a structural diagram of the first clamping mechanism of the present invention.

[0040] Fig.13 This is a structural diagram of the coordination of a conveying system, a pressing mechanism, and a lifting and clamping device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Fig.14 This is a structural diagram of the cooperation among the first conveying mechanism, the flipping and holding mechanism and the first pressing mechanism of the present invention.

[0042] Fig.15 This is a structural diagram of the cooperation among the second conveying mechanism, the second pressing mechanism, the third pressing mechanism and the first lifting and clamping device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Fig.16 This is a structural diagram of the cooperation among the second conveying mechanism, the second pressing mechanism, the third pressing mechanism and the first lifting and clamping device in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Fig.17 This is a structural diagram of the cooperation between the second conveying mechanism, the third conveying mechanism and the second lifting and clamping device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Fig.18This is a structural diagram of the cooperation between the second conveying mechanism, the third conveying mechanism and the second lifting and clamping device in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Fig.19 This is a structural diagram of the coordination of the second conveying mechanism, the third conveying mechanism, the first lifting and clamping device, and the second lifting and clamping device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Fig. 20 It is a structural diagram of the first lifting and clamping device of the present invention.

[0048] Reference numerals: folding machine 1, frame 11, clamping translation device 100, first clamping mechanism 110, first clamping component 111, first support member 112, transverse connecting portion 113, first groove 113a, longitudinal connecting portion 114, translation driving mechanism 120, guide rail 121, slide bar 121a, slider 122, screw rod 123, width folding assembly 200, clothing platform 210, extension portion 211, width active folding mechanism 220, first crawler component 221, first crawler 221a, first traction roller 221b, first crawler driving assembly 222, support Support connecting member 230, feeding part 240, hollow position 241, lap joint 250, guide member 260, U-shaped part 261, support part 262, first limit member 270, first lifting clamping device 300, second clamping member 310, first upper clamping part 311, "V"-shaped groove 311a, first lower clamping part 312, first lifting drive mechanism 320, electromagnetic generating part 321, electromagnetic matching part 322, elastic member 330, first conveying mechanism 400, first pressing mechanism 410, first roller 411, first roller bracket 412, second support member 413, The second groove 413a, the second limit member 414, the limit plate 415, the second crawler 420, the second traction roller 430, the second crawler drive assembly 440, the second motor 441, the first synchronous belt 442, the first gear 443, the second conveying mechanism 500, the second pressing mechanism 540, the second roller 541, the second support seat 542, the third pressing mechanism 550, the third roller 551, the third support seat 552, the rear conveying device 560, the fourth crawler 561, the fourth traction roller 562, the front conveying device 570, the fifth conveying crawler 571, the fifth traction roller 572 , fourth drive assembly 580, fourth motor 581, second synchronous belt 582, second gear 583, flipping holding mechanism 600, third crawler track 610, third traction roller 620, third conveying mechanism 700, sixth crawler track 710, sixth traction roller 720, transmission assembly 730, third synchronous belt 731, third gear 732, fourth pressing mechanism 740, fourth roller 741, fourth support seat 742, second lifting and clamping device 800, third clamping component 810, second upper clamping part 811, second lower clamping part 812, second lifting drive mechanism 820. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] The drawings of the present invention are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In order to better illustrate the following embodiments, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product; it is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions in the drawings may be omitted.

[0050] For the convenience of explanation, the left and right directions of the drawings of the present invention correspond to the rear and front directions described in the embodiments, respectively, based on the viewing angle. Example 1

[0051] like Figure 1-3As shown, the present embodiment provides a clothes folding machine 1, comprising a frame 11 and a clamping and translating device 100, a width folding assembly 200, a clothes conveying system and a first lifting and clamping device 300 arranged on the frame 11; the clamping and translating device 100 is configured to clamp clothes and move the clothes forward and backward relative to the frame 11; the width folding assembly 200 is located below the clamping and translating device 100 and is configured to fold the clothes in the width direction when the clamping and translating device 100 moves the clothes backward; the clothes conveying system comprises a first conveying mechanism 400 and a second conveying mechanism 500 arranged up and down, the first conveying mechanism 400 is connected to the rear edge of the width folding assembly 200, and after folding in the width direction The clothes are partially moved backwards by the clamping and translation device 100 to the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism 400, and then the first conveying mechanism 400 conveys the clothes backwards. The second conveying mechanism 500 is used to receive the clothes conveyed by the first conveying mechanism 400 and is configured to convey the clothes forward and backward. At least a part of the first lifting and clamping device 300 is arranged above the second conveying mechanism 500. The first lifting and clamping device 300 is configured to clamp the clothes and can lift and adjust the clothes relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500. Among them, the second conveying mechanism 500 conveys the clothes backwards and cooperates with the first lifting and clamping device 300 to fold the clothes folded in the width direction at least once in the length direction. During specific implementation, in order to ensure smooth transportation of clothes forward and backward, the width folding component 200 and the conveying surface of the first conveying mechanism 400 are horizontally arranged and connected front to back, and the clamping and translational device 100 is located above the width folding component 200 and the first conveying mechanism 400. After the clamping and translational device 100 clamps the clothes and folds them in the width direction through the width folding component 200, it continues to clamp the clothes and move backward until a part of the clothes is on the surface of the first conveying mechanism 400. The clamping and translational device 100 releases the clothes, and then the first conveying mechanism 400 continues to convey the clothes backward, and finally conveys the clothes to the surface of the second conveying mechanism 500. During implementation, the timing for the clamping and translating device 100 to release the clothes can be flexibly adjusted according to the material, length and other indicators of the clothes. In some embodiments, a position sensor can be set on the clamping and translating device 200 to sense the distance of its backward movement. In addition, a physical limit structure can also be set between the clamping and translating device 200 and the frame to adjust the position of the clothes moved to the clothing conveying system. In order to ensure the reliability of the conveying process, it is usually required that at least 1 / 3 of the length of the clothes has been carried on the conveying surface of the clothing conveying system before the clamping and translating device 200 releases the clothes.

[0052] During implementation, the first lifting and clamping device 300 of this embodiment is located as a whole above the second conveying mechanism 500. During specific implementation, the first lifting and clamping device 300 of this embodiment can be a clamp-like device to grab the clothes conveyed on the surface of the second conveying mechanism 500 downwards. During operation, the clamping and translational device 100 conveys the clothes to be folded backwards, and the clothes first pass through the width folding component 200 to form at least one width fold. The clothes after the width folding are sent to the first conveying mechanism 400 and continue to be conveyed backwards until the clothes are sent to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500. Thereafter, the clothes are conveyed forward by the second conveying mechanism 500 through the space where the first lifting and clamping device 300 is located and continue to be conveyed forward until the clothes are conveyed to the first preset position. The second conveying mechanism 500 stops running, and a part of the clothes is clamped by the first lifting and clamping device 300 and lifted to the top of the second conveying mechanism 500. At this time, a first length folding space is formed between the clothes brought up by the first lifting and clamping device 300 and the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500 located below the rear side of the first lifting and clamping device 300. Afterwards, the second conveying mechanism 500 is started to convey the clothes backward, and the clothes located in front of the first lifting clamping device 300 continue to pass through the first length folding space to form a lengthwise fold, until the clothes are conveyed backward to the second preset position, the second conveying mechanism 500 stops running, the first lifting clamping device 300 releases the clothes and stays above the second conveying mechanism 500, and the clothes form a lengthwise fold. It can be understood that only through the cooperation of the second conveying mechanism 500 and the first lifting clamping device 300, at least one length fold can be completed, the mechanical structure is simple, and the mechanical parts that form at least one length fold are all located in the space between the first conveying mechanism 400 and the second conveying mechanism 500, which greatly reduces the longitudinal space size. In addition, since the conveying system is divided into two layers, the size of the folding machine 1 in the front and rear directions can be reduced, which jointly promotes the miniaturization design of the folding machine 1.

[0053] In specific implementation, the first preset position can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual folding effect to be achieved or when facing different clothes. In order to fully fold the length direction of the clothes, it is usually required that when the clothes are transported to the first preset position, at least 1 / 2 of the length of the clothes has passed through the first lifting and clamping device 300 corresponding to the position on the second conveying mechanism 500. In a preferred embodiment, when the clothes are transported forward to the first preset position, it can correspond to the rear end of the clothes just passing under the first lifting and clamping device 300, and the first lifting and clamping device 300 can clamp the rear end of the clothes accordingly. When the clothes are then continuously transported backward for folding, the clothes located in front of the first lifting and clamping device 300 can be folded to the first length space according to actual needs to form a sufficient length fold.

[0054] In addition, in specific implementation, the second preset position can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual folding effect to be achieved or when facing different clothes, especially when other conveying mechanisms are connected to the rear of the second conveying mechanism 500 and other clothing clamping mechanisms are configured, the position of the clothes at the second preset position needs to be adjusted accordingly to obtain a good folding effect. In some embodiments, when the clothes are conveyed to the second preset position, the front end of the corresponding clothes can be folded just below the first lifting clamping device 300 in the raised state, and the clothes are just folded once.

[0055] In a specific implementation, in order to accurately detect the above-mentioned first preset position and the second preset position, a number of sensors can also be set on the second conveying mechanism 500, and the distance traveled by the clothes can be detected by the sensors. By controlling the sensors, the second conveying mechanism 500, and the first lifting and clamping device 300 through the control system of the clothes folding machine 1, the clothes folding machine 1 can perform corresponding length folding operations at the first preset position and the second preset position.

[0056] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the width folding assembly 200 includes a clothes-carrying platform 210 and an active width folding mechanism 220 arranged above and below. The clothes-carrying platform 210 is arranged at the front of the clothes-folding machine 1, and is used to place the middle part of the clothes; the active width folding mechanism 220 is arranged below the clothes-carrying platform 210, and is used to fold the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothes-carrying platform 210 to the inner side below the clothes-carrying platform 210 by driving. In specific implementation, in order to facilitate the mutual cooperation between various mechanisms, the active width folding structure is arranged on the frame 11 of the clothes-folding machine 1, and the clothes-carrying platform 210 is supported and arranged above the active width folding mechanism 220. In addition, in order to prevent the clothes-carrying platform 210 from supporting too much clothes in the thickness direction when the active width folding mechanism 220 is folded, the clothes-carrying platform 210 can specifically adopt a thinner plate-shaped structure, so that the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothes-carrying platform 210 can be fully folded in width. At the same time, in order to ensure that there is space for folding the width between the clothing platform 210 and the active width folding mechanism 220 , there is a certain distance between the clothing platform 210 and the active width folding mechanism 220 in the up and down direction.

[0057] During operation, the clothes to be folded are placed on the platform 210, and the middle part of the clothes is laid flat on the upper surface of the platform 210. The clothes falling on both sides of the platform 210 naturally fall down. After that, the clothes are transported backwards by the clamping translation device 100, and the width active folding mechanism 220 is started. When the clothes falling on both sides of the platform 210 pass through the working coverage area of ​​the width active folding mechanism 220, the width active folding mechanism 220 provides a driving force toward the inner side of the lower side of the platform 210 for the clothes falling on both sides of the platform 210, so that the clothes falling on both sides of the platform 210 are folded inwardly, thereby improving the efficiency of folding the clothes in the width direction. And because the width active folding mechanism 220 is an active driving working mode, it can be actively controlled and adjusted; and the operating frequency of the mechanism can be further reasonably adjusted to adapt to the folding requirements of different clothes. Compared with the method of forming width folding only by cooperating with the width folding component 200 of the non-driving structure, the smoothness of the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothes carrier 210 when folding inward is significantly improved, the generation of wrinkles is reduced, and it also has the advantages of flexibility and controllability, which can optimize the effect of folding the clothes in the width direction.

[0058] In specific implementation, the active width folding mechanism 220 is implemented by two sets of first conveying crawler devices, which are respectively arranged on both sides below the clothing platform 210, and the first conveying crawler devices are configured to convey the parts of the clothes that fall on both sides of the clothing platform 210 to the inner side below the clothing platform 210. In specific implementation, in order to facilitate installation and ensure the normal operation of the first conveying crawler device, a supporting connection member 230 is also provided, and both sides of the supporting connection member 230 are used to be installed on the frame 11 of the folding machine 1, and the two sets of first conveying crawler devices are supported and arranged on the supporting connection member 230. The first conveying crawler device includes a first crawler 221a component 221 and a first crawler 221a driving assembly 222. The first crawler 221a component 221 provides driving force through a motor assembly, so that the first crawler 221a component 221 is driven from the side of the clothing platform 210 toward the inner side of the clothing platform 210. The first crawler 221a component 221 and the motor assembly are respectively mounted to the supporting connector 230. In a preferred embodiment, the supporting connector 230 includes two components spaced apart in the front and rear directions, and the first crawler 221a component 221 is placed in a space formed by the two supporting connectors 230 spaced apart in the front and rear directions. Since the first crawler 221a component 221 is in direct contact with clothing, in a specific implementation, the material of the portion of the first crawler 221a component 221 in contact with clothing needs to be selected so that the clothing will not be worn out during the contact with the clothing.

[0059] More specifically, the first crawler 221a component 221 is provided with at least a first crawler 221a and a pair of first traction rollers 221b located at both sides of the first crawler 221a.

[0060] In addition, in order to achieve a sufficient width folding effect, the outer edges of the two sets of first conveying crawler devices correspond to the two side edges of the clothing loading platform 210 or are respectively located outside the two side edges of the clothing loading platform 210.

[0061] During operation, when the clamping translation device 100 conveys the clothes to be folded backward, when the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform 210 pass through the coverage area of ​​the first conveying crawler device, the two groups of first conveying crawler devices located on both sides drive the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform 210 from both sides of the clothing platform 210 to the inner side under the clothing platform 210, so that the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform 210 are moved closer to the inner side of the clothing platform 210 to be folded in the width direction.

[0062] When implementing it, Figure 6 As shown, the first crawler 221a components 221 of the two sets of first conveying crawler devices are synchronously driven by the same first crawler 221a driving assembly 222. The first crawler 221a of the two sets of first conveying crawler devices are driven by one first crawler 221a driving assembly 222. The two sets of first conveying crawler devices drive the clothes from both sides to fall on both sides of the loading platform with good synchronization, so that the folding effects on both sides are consistent. In specific implementation, if the space of the clothes folding machine 1 allows, each corresponding set of crawler driving assemblies can also be independently driven.

[0063] like Figure 5 , Figure 7 As shown, the width folding assembly 200 further includes a feed portion 240 disposed between the clothing platform 210 and the first conveying crawler device, the first conveying crawler device is disposed on the lower surface of the feed portion 240, the feed portion 240 is provided with a hollow position 241, the crawler of the first conveying crawler device is placed at the hollow position 241, the upper surface of the crawler is flush with or higher than the upper surface of the feed portion 240, and the feed portion 240 extends from the lower side of the clothing platform 210 to the rear of the clothing platform 210. In order to be able to contact the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform 2101 to play a driving function, the most preferred way is that the upper surface of the first crawler 221a of the first conveying crawler device of this embodiment is slightly higher than the upper surface of the feed portion 2403 at the hollow position 241.

[0064] It can be understood that when the clamping and translation device 100 conveys the clothes backward, the feeding part 240 is first used to receive the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the loading platform. Secondly, the feeding part 240 can also support and guide the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing loading platform 210 from the bottom of the clothing loading platform 210 to the rear of the clothing loading platform 210 so as to smoothly enter the next folding process. At the same time, the lower surface of the feeding part 240 is used to install the first conveying crawler device, and the corresponding first crawler 221a is matched through the hollow position 241. Then, when the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing loading platform 210 pass through the hollow position 241 during the process of being supported and guided by the feeding part 240, they can be driven by the driving force of the first conveying crawler device from both sides of the clothing loading platform 210 toward the inner side of the bottom of the clothing loading platform 210, thereby performing folding in the width direction.

[0065] like Figure 5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the feed portion 240 gradually tilts upward from front to rear, so that the feed portion 240 can guide the clothes to be folded and transported backward so that the parts falling on both sides of the clothes loading platform 210 gradually move upward and approach the lower surface of the clothes loading platform 210, so as to gradually reduce the distance between the clothes loading platform 210 and the feed portion 240. The gradually reduced distance helps in the process of conveying the clothes backward, so that the two side parts of the clothes can be gradually gathered under the middle part of the clothes after being folded, and finally can be able to fit under the middle part of the clothes.

[0066] In addition, if Figure 4 As shown, a lap joint 250 is also provided, and the lap joint 250 is connected to the rear side of the feed part 240, and the lap joint 250 is used to connect the width folding assembly 200 and the first conveying mechanism 400. In a specific implementation, the surfaces of the lap joint 250 and the first conveying mechanism 400 are arranged horizontally, and the lap joint 250 makes the connection between the feed part 240 and the first conveying mechanism 400 have a flat surface, which helps the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothes loading platform 210 to be smoothly conveyed and transitioned to the first conveying mechanism 400.

[0067] As shown in the figure, the width folding component 200 also includes a guide 260, which is arranged below the clothing platform 210 and in front of the active width folding mechanism 220. The guide 260 guides the part of the clothes that falls on both sides of the clothing platform 210 to move backward toward the inner side of the clothing platform 210.

[0068] When implementing it, Figure 7As shown, the front portion of the guide 260 has a U-shaped portion 261 with an opening facing forward. Due to the U-shaped portion 261, the two sides of the front portion of the guide 260 gradually narrow from front to back toward the inner side below the clothing platform 210. When working, the clothes are delivered to the clothing platform 210 and the parts of the clothes that fall on the two sides of the clothing platform 210 naturally hang down on the two sides of the U-shaped portion 261. The clamping and translation device 100 is started to transport the clothes backward, and the parts of the clothes that fall on the two sides of the clothing platform 210 are gradually gathered to the inner side below the clothing platform 210 under the guidance of the U-shaped portion 261, thereby promoting width folding.

[0069] like Figure 7 As shown, the guide member 260 is further provided with a support portion 262, and the support portion 262 is used to support the clothing platform 210. The support portion 262 improves the support strength of the clothing platform 210, and forms a gap between the clothing platform 210 and the guide member 260, so that when the clothes are transported backward, the parts of the clothes that fall on both sides of the clothing platform 210 are smoothly transported backward through the gap, and at the same time, the clothing platform 210 is raised, so that the clothing platform 210 and the feeding part 240 have a certain distance. The structural setting meets the space requirement when the first conveying crawler device folds the clothes in width.

[0070] As shown in the figure, the width folding assembly 200 also includes two groups of first stoppers 270 respectively arranged on both sides of the clothing platform 210. In specific implementation, the distance between the two groups of first stoppers 270 is not greater than the width of the feed portion 240. The first stoppers 270 are used to limit the part of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform 210 to the space between the first stoppers 270 and the clothing platform 210. In the specific implementation process, in order to simplify the structure, the two groups of first stoppers 270 can be connected and arranged on both sides of the guide member 260, the rear part of the guide member 260 is connected to the feed portion 240, and the lower part of the feed portion 240 is supported by the support connecting member 230. At this time, the two sides of the support connecting member 230 are arranged on the frame 11 of the folding machine 1, so that the width folding assembly 200 provided with the above components can be stably installed. In some other embodiments, the first stoppers 270 can also be separately arranged from the guide member 260. At this time, the first stoppers 270 can be directly arranged on the frame 11 of the folding machine 1 to achieve fixation.

[0071] like Figure 4 As shown, the front part of the clothing platform 210 has an extension part 211, and the extension part 211 gradually extends downward from the back to the front. The extension part 211 allows the part of the clothes to be folded outside the front side of the clothing platform 210 to droop naturally along the extension part 211, avoiding the unfavorable situation that the clothes are stuck on the edge of the clothing platform 210 when conveying the clothes backward, so as to make the folding process smooth.

[0072] like Figure 8-9As shown, a first pressing mechanism 410 installed on the frame 11 is also provided above the first conveying mechanism 400, and the first pressing mechanism 410 is used to press down the clothes conveyed by the first conveying mechanism 400. In specific implementation, the first conveying mechanism 400 is a second conveying crawler device, which specifically includes a second crawler 420, a pair of second traction rollers 430 disposed on both sides of the second crawler 420, and a second crawler driving assembly 440 for driving the second crawler 420. The two ends of the second traction roller 430 are respectively disposed on the frames 11 on both sides to realize the installation and fixation of the second conveying crawler device.

[0073] The second crawler drive assembly 440 includes a second motor 441, a first synchronous belt 442 and at least one pair of first gears 443. The first gears 443 are respectively sleeved on the second motor 441 and the end of at least one second traction roller 430, and the inner side of the first synchronous belt 442 is meshed with the first gear 443. When working, the second motor 441 drives the first gear 443 sleeved on its driving end to rotate, and transmits one of the second traction rollers 430 through the first synchronous belt 442, thereby driving the second conveying crawler to transport forward and backward.

[0074] like Figure 8 , Figure 10-12 As shown, the clamping and translational device 100 includes a first clamping mechanism 110 and a translational driving mechanism 120, wherein the translational driving mechanism 120 is disposed on the frame 11, and the first clamping mechanism 110 is disposed on the translational driving mechanism 120 and is configured to be movable forward and backward, wherein at least two first clamping mechanisms 110 are spaced apart along the width direction of the width folding component 200, and a first pressing mechanism 410 is correspondingly disposed in the space between any two adjacent first clamping mechanisms 110.

[0075] During implementation, at least two clamping mechanisms are spaced apart in the width direction of the width folding assembly 200. When clothes are placed on the width folding assembly 200, the two clamping mechanisms are sufficient to cover the width of the clothes to form sufficient clamping force, and the translation drive mechanism 120 further drives the first clamping mechanism 110 to move backward to transport the clothes. The first clamping mechanism 110 of this solution only needs to be configured to have a clamping function, and there is no need to configure additional mechanical mechanisms between the first clamping mechanisms 110 to perform other forms of mutual movement, which helps to reduce the mechanical complexity of the clothes folding machine 1. During implementation, each first pressing mechanism 410 is located in the space between two adjacent first clamping mechanisms 110. Therefore, when the first clamping mechanism 110 moves forward and backward, there is no need to apply additional relative movement in other directions between the first clamping mechanism 110 and the first pressing mechanism 410, so smooth forward and backward relative movement can be achieved, which can further avoid the need to set up other additional mechanical components, and make the first clamping mechanism 110 and the first pressing mechanism 410 compactly arranged in the longitudinal space and the transverse space, greatly reducing the space occupied by the first clamping mechanism 110 and the first pressing mechanism 410 when they work together, which can reduce the overall size of the folding machine 1 and contribute to the miniaturized design of the folding machine 1.

[0076] When implementing it, Figure 8-12 As shown, the first pressing mechanism 410 includes a first roller 411, a first roller bracket 412 and a second support member 413. The second support member 413 is fixed to the frame 11 and is located above the roller. The rear end of the first roller bracket 412 is movably arranged on the second support member 413 so that the front end of the roller bracket can swing up and down. The front end of the first roller bracket 412 is sleeved with the first roller 411.

[0077] In actual work, when the clamping and translation device 100 drags the clothes backward to the top of the first conveying mechanism 400 and passes under the first pressing mechanism 410, the first pressing mechanism 410 movably controls the first roller bracket 412 provided at the rear end of the second support member 413, so that the front end of the first roller bracket 412 on which the first roller 411 is sleeved swings downward, so that the first roller 411 presses the clothes tightly on the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism 400, and the first conveying mechanism 400 continues to convey the clothes backward. The first roller 411 rotates under the action of friction and continuously presses down on the clothes passing under it, thereby achieving the purpose of smoothing the surface of the clothes.

[0078] As shown in the figure, in a preferred embodiment, the first roller bracket 412 is provided with a pair of roller supports arranged at intervals along the width direction of the first conveying mechanism 400 and a roller shaft connecting the front ends of the pair of roller supports, and the rear ends of the roller supports are movably arranged on the second support member 413, and any roller can be rotatably arranged on the inner side of the corresponding pair of roller supports through the roller shaft.

[0079] In specific applications, the first roller 411 is driven to rotate by the friction force generated by the movement of the first conveying mechanism 400, and the roller support has a reliable limiting effect on the corresponding first roller 411 on both sides, so that the first pressing mechanism 410 is stably set in the space between the two adjacent clamping mechanisms. In this way, when moving backward, the two sides of the two adjacent first clamping mechanisms 110 can smoothly pass through the corresponding first pressing mechanism 410.

[0080] In order to improve the connection strength, the first roller bracket 412 is further provided with a second stopper 414, and both ends of the second stopper 414 are respectively supported and arranged between a pair of first roller 411 support members. In specific implementation, a pair of second stoppers 414 are provided, one pair is arranged on the side close to the second support member 413, and the other pair is arranged on the side close to the first roller 411, thereby improving the support strength of both sides of the first roller bracket 412.

[0081] In addition, a limiting device is provided behind the second supporting member 413 to limit the extreme position of the rearward movement of the clamping assembly.

[0082] like Figure 8-9 As shown, in a specific implementation, the limiting device is a limiting plate 415 arranged behind the second support member 413, and at least one side of the limiting plate 415 in the width direction is respectively located outside at least one side of the corresponding first clamping mechanism 110 in the width direction, which can complete the limiting function of the first clamping mechanism 110 moving backward at a certain position. A preferred embodiment is that the limiting plate 415 is respectively located outside the two sides of the width direction of the corresponding first clamping mechanism 110 in the width direction. In order to facilitate installation, the limiting plate 415 adapted to each first pressing mechanism 410 is integrally arranged, has an extended length along the width direction of the first conveying mechanism 400, and is formed into a plate-shaped plate with an extended length in the width direction of the first conveying mechanism 400. At this time, the two sides of the limiting plate 415 are respectively located outside the two sides of the width direction of the first clamping mechanism 110, thereby generating a blocking effect on the first clamping mechanism 110 and playing a limiting role.

[0083] like Figure 8 , 9-As shown in Figure 12, the translation drive mechanism 120 is located above the first clamping mechanism 110. The first clamping mechanism 110 includes a first clamping member 111 and a first support member 112. The first support member 112 is provided with a transverse connecting portion 113 and a longitudinal connecting portion 114. The transverse connecting portion 113 is connected to the driving end of the translation drive mechanism 120 and is located above the first roller 411. The upper and lower ends of the longitudinal connecting portion 114 are respectively connected to the transverse connecting portion 113 and the first clamping member 111. In specific implementation, in order to simplify the layout, the transverse connecting parts 113 of multiple first clamping mechanisms 110 are set as an integrated structure, and the longitudinal connecting parts 114 of multiple first clamping mechanisms 110 are connected to the integrated transverse connecting parts 113. In specific implementation, the transverse connecting parts 113 and the longitudinal connecting parts 114 can be plate-shaped, and two adjacent longitudinal connecting parts 114 and the transverse connecting part 113 between the two form an "n" shape, and three longitudinal connecting parts 114 and the transverse connecting parts 113 between the three are connected to form an "m" shape, and so on.

[0084] It can be understood that the transverse connecting part 113 is located above the first roller 411 and the longitudinal connecting part 114 is located outside the two sides of the first roller 411 in the width direction and is connected to the corresponding first clamping part 111, so that the first roller 411 is located in the space between the corresponding two adjacent first clamping mechanisms 110. At the same time, the first clamping mechanism 110 is connected to the driving end 120 of the translation drive mechanism located above it through the transverse connecting part 113, so that the translation drive mechanism 120, the first clamping mechanism 110 and the first roller 411 of the first pressing mechanism 410 are compactly arranged in the longitudinal direction, which can ensure that the first clamping mechanism 110 does not interfere with each other when moving backward through the first roller 411 or the roller presses down the clothes on the first conveying mechanism 400, and also saves the overall space occupied by the clothes folding machine.

[0085] As shown in the figure, the translation driving mechanism 120 is provided with a guide rail 121 extending forward and backward and a slider 122 arranged on the guide rail 121, and the transverse connecting portion 113 is arranged on the slider 122. In a specific implementation, in order to improve the support stability of the first clamping component 111, the guide rail 121 includes two parallel sliding rods 121a, and the width sides of the slider 122 are respectively slidably arranged on the two sliding rods 121a, and the middle part of the slider 122 is arranged on the driving end of the translation driving mechanism 120. In a specific implementation, the driving end can be a spiral screw 123. The driving end of the translation driving mechanism 120 drives the slider 122 to translate forward and backward along the two parallel sliding rods 121a to make a stable linear motion, so that the transverse connecting portion 113 arranged on the slider 122 drives the corresponding first clamping component 111 to transport clothes forward and backward.

[0086] In the specific implementation, in order to save mechanical structure and have a good conveying effect on clothes, the first clamping mechanism 110 is provided with three parts, among which the spacing between the two outermost first clamping mechanisms 110 covers both sides of the width folding component 200, and the first pressing mechanism 410 is provided with two parts accordingly.

[0087] When working, the clothes are laid flat on the loading platform, and the first clamping mechanism 110 clamps the front of the clothes along the width direction. When facing large-sized clothes, the front end of the clothes can be clamped by three first clamping mechanisms 110 at the same time or only the two outermost first clamping mechanisms 110 can be selected, and the specific adjustment can be flexibly adjusted according to the adaptability of the clothes; when facing small-sized clothes, only the middle first clamping mechanism 110 is needed for clamping; and when facing some other folding requirements, only two adjacent first clamping mechanisms 110 can be used for clamping. In this way, the three first clamping mechanisms 110 can realize reliable clamping and conveying of clothes of different widths, and the thickness of the clothes can be pressed down by the two first pressing mechanisms 410 to play the role of flattening the clothes, and the mechanical components of the clothing feeding system can be reduced, which is conducive to the miniaturization and simplified layout of the system as a whole.

[0088] like Figure 2-3 14, the clothing conveying system is further provided with a flipping and holding mechanism 600 installed on the frame 11, the flipping and holding mechanism 600 is arranged behind the first conveying mechanism 400 and above the second conveying mechanism 500, and the flipping and holding mechanism 600 is configured to transfer the clothing conveyed by the first conveying mechanism 400 to the second conveying mechanism 500. In specific implementation, the flipping and holding mechanism 600 is a third conveying crawler device with a flexible crawler, the flexible crawler of the third conveying crawler device is closely attached to the rear edge of the first conveying mechanism 400, and the third conveying crawler device is provided with at least a third crawler 610 and a pair of third traction rollers 620 arranged on both sides of the third crawler 610.

[0089] During operation, the rear edge of the first conveying mechanism 400 is in elastic contact with the flipping and holding mechanism 600. After the first conveying mechanism 400 conveys the clothes from front to back to the flipping and holding mechanism 600, the clothes are "pressed" on the front surface of the flipping and holding mechanism 600 by the rear edge of the first conveying mechanism 400. The front surface of the flipping and holding mechanism 600 is configured to convey the clothes from top to bottom through the friction of the first conveying mechanism 400, so as to transfer the clothes to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500 below. In order to better connect the first conveying mechanism 400, the upper edge of the second crawler 420 device is located above the rear edge of the first conveying mechanism 400. In addition, in order to provide sufficient support for the clothes, the third conveying crawler device is inclined relative to the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism 400 and forms an obtuse angle with the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism 400. In order to avoid blocking the second conveying mechanism 500 when conveying clothes backward, the lower edge of the third conveying crawler device is kept at a distance from the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500.

[0090] In some embodiments, Fig.15 As shown, a second pressing mechanism 540 installed on the frame 11 is provided above the second conveying mechanism 500 located at the rear side of the first lifting and clamping device 300, and the second pressing mechanism 540 can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500, and / or, a third pressing mechanism 550 installed on the frame 11 is provided above the second conveying mechanism 500 located at the front side of the first lifting and clamping device 300, and the third pressing mechanism 550 can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500.

[0091] When conveying clothes forward and backward, the second pressing mechanism 540 and the third pressing mechanism 550 press the clothes downward against the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500, thereby increasing the friction between the clothes and the second conveying mechanism 500 and making the conveying process reliable. In particular, when folding the clothes in length, the first lifting and clamping device 300 clamps the clothes and lifts them, which will cause the pressure of the clothes on the second conveying mechanism 500 to be significantly reduced, which will have an adverse effect on the reliability of conveying clothes forward and backward. At this time, the second pressing mechanism 540 and the third pressing mechanism 550 continue to press the clothes down against the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500, thereby avoiding the problem of insufficient friction between the clothes and the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500. In addition, the pressing mechanism can also continuously compress the thickness of the clothes, thereby improving the flatness of the clothes.

[0092] like Fig.15As shown, in a specific implementation, the second pressing mechanism 540 includes a second roller 541 and a pair of second support seats 542 for supporting and setting the second roller 541, the second support seats 542 are respectively arranged on the frames 11 on both sides of the second conveying mechanism, and the second support seats 542 are provided with oblong holes for matching and installing the two ends of the second roller 541, and / or, the third pressing mechanism 550 includes a third roller 551 and a pair of third support seats 552 for supporting and setting the third roller 551, the third support seats 552 are respectively arranged on the frames 11 on both sides of the second conveying mechanism, and the third support seats 552 are provided with oblong holes for matching and installing the two ends of the second roller 541.

[0093] When conveying clothes forward and backward, the second pressing mechanism 540 and / or the third pressing mechanism 550 press down on the clothes, and the friction of the upper surface of the clothes drives the rollers of the corresponding pressing mechanism to roll to continuously press down the clothes. At the same time, since the corresponding rollers and the upper surface of the clothes are in rolling contact, the friction resistance during the relative movement between the two can be reduced to ensure that the conveying mechanism continuously and smoothly conveys the clothes. In addition, the rollers can be adjusted up and down through the oblong holes on the corresponding support seats, so that the appropriate pressing amplitude can be adjusted for different clothes to achieve efficient conveying of clothes forward and backward. In specific implementation, in order to achieve a better support effect, the second support seat 542 and the third support seat 552 are both bearing support seats.

[0094] In one preferred embodiment, Fig.13 , 16 As shown, the second conveying mechanism 500 includes a front conveying device 570 and a rear conveying device 560 connected with each other in a front-to-back gap, and the first clothing lifting and clamping device is located between the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560. Among them, the first pressing mechanism 410 is correspondingly arranged above the rear conveying device 560, and the first pressing mechanism 410 can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the rear conveying device 560; the second pressing mechanism 540 is correspondingly arranged above the front conveying device 570, and the second pressing mechanism 540 can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the rear conveying device 560.

[0095] When in use, the gap between the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560 can be used to arrange the first lifting and clamping device 300. At this time, at least two ways of setting the first lifting and clamping device 300 can be realized. In the first case, the first lifting and clamping device 300 can be arranged to be located above the first conveying mechanism 400 as a whole. When it is necessary to clamp the clothes, the first lifting and clamping device 300 descends to the surface of the clothes to clamp the clothes, and then lifts up the clothes; in the second case, the first clamping mechanism 110 can be provided with a matching upper part and a lower part, the lower part is located in the gap between the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560, and the upper part is located above the first conveying mechanism 400. When it is necessary to clamp the clothes, the lower part rises and brings the clothes to clamp them to the upper part. In the second situation, when there is no need to clamp clothes, the lower part of the first lifting and clamping device 300 is hidden in the gap and will not hinder the forward and backward transportation of clothes. When clothes need to be clamped, the clothes are pushed up from the lower surface of the clothes, which has better clamping stability and only requires one lift to clamp the clothes, and can avoid the adverse effect on the flatness of the clothing surface when clamping the clothes downward in the first situation.

[0096] like Fig.13 , 16 As shown, the rear conveying device 560 is a fourth conveying crawler device. In a specific implementation, the fourth conveying crawler device at least includes a fourth crawler 561, a pair of fourth traction rollers 562 respectively arranged on both sides of the fourth crawler 561, and a fourth driving assembly 580 for driving the fourth crawler 561, and both ends of the fourth traction roller 562 are arranged on the frame 11 on both sides of the rear conveying device 560, and / or, the front conveying device 570 is a fifth conveying crawler 571 device, and the fifth conveying crawler 571 device at least includes a fifth crawler, a pair of fifth traction rollers 572 respectively arranged on both sides of the fifth crawler, and a fifth driving assembly for driving the fifth crawler, and both ends of the fourth traction roller 562 are arranged on the frame 11 on both sides of the front conveying device 570.

[0097] In a preferred embodiment, the fourth track 561 is a flexible track, and the fifth track is a flexible track. When the corresponding pressing mechanism presses the clothes down on the corresponding conveying mechanism surface, the flexible track has a certain self-adjusting ability and can adapt to the downward pressure of the pressure roller device within a certain range, thereby ensuring that there is sufficient friction between the clothes and the surface of the conveying mechanism while avoiding the clothes from being stuck between the conveying mechanism and the pressure roller device.

[0098] like Fig.13 As shown, in a specific implementation, the fourth conveying crawler device and the fifth conveying crawler device 571 are driven by a fourth driving assembly 580, so that the rear conveying device 560 and the front conveying device 570 are conveyed synchronously and in the same direction, and the overall structural complexity of the clothing feeding system is reduced.

[0099] Among them, Fig.16 As shown, the fourth driving assembly 580 includes a fourth motor 581, a second synchronous belt 582 and at least three second gears 583. The fourth motor 581 is arranged on the frame 11. The three second gears 583 are respectively mounted on the fourth motor 581, the fourth traction roller 562 located on the front side and the fifth traction roller 572 located on the rear side. The second synchronous belt 582 engages with the second gears 583.

[0100] like Figure 3 , 13 , 18, and 19, it also includes a third conveying mechanism 700 and a second lifting and clamping device 800 arranged on the frame 11, the third conveying mechanism 700 is located below the first conveying mechanism 400 and at least a part of it is located in front of the second conveying mechanism 500, the second lifting and clamping device 800 is located between the second conveying mechanism 500 and the third conveying mechanism 700 and can be raised and lowered relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500; the second conveying mechanism 500 and the third conveying mechanism 700 convey the clothes and cooperate with the second lifting and clamping device 800 to fold the clothes at least once.

[0101] In specific application, during operation, the rear conveying device 560, the front conveying device 570, and the third conveying mechanism 700 cooperate to convey the clothes backward. When the clothes move to the third preset position, the rear conveying device 560, the front conveying device 570, and the third conveying mechanism 700 stop running, and the second lifting clamping device 800 clamps the clothes and lifts them to the upper part between the front conveying device 570 and the third conveying mechanism 700. At this time, a second length folding space is formed between the second lifting clamping device 800 and the upper surface of the third conveying mechanism 700 below; then, the rear conveying device 560, the front conveying device 570, and the third conveying mechanism 700 are restarted to convey the clothes forward instead, and the clothes located at the rear side of the second lifting clamping device 800 are folded forward into the second length folding space until the clothes are conveyed forward to the fourth preset position, and the rear conveying device 560, the front conveying device 570, and the third conveying mechanism 700 stop running, and the second lifting clamping device 800 releases the clothes and stays above between the conveying device 200 and the third conveying mechanism 700, and the clothes complete one length folding.

[0102] During specific implementation, the third preset position can be flexibly adjusted according to different actual folding requirements or facing different clothes. In a preferred embodiment, the third preset position can correspond to the position where the front end of the clothes is just transported backward through the second lifting and clamping device 800, and the second lifting and clamping device 800 can clamp the front end of the clothes, which is conducive to fully folding the clothes in the length direction. The fourth preset position can also be flexibly adjusted according to different actual folding requirements or facing different clothes. In a preferred embodiment, the fourth preset position can correspond to the position where the rear end of the clothes is transported forward and completely folded to the bottom of the second lifting and clamping device 800. At this time, the rear end of the clothes is just below the front end of the aforementioned clothes. When the second lifting and clamping device 800 releases the clothes, the front end of the clothes falls and aligns with the rear end of the clothes, and the clothes are fully folded in the length direction.

[0103] like Fig.18 As shown, in some embodiments, the third conveying mechanism 700 is located in front of the second conveying mechanism 500 , and the rear edge of the third conveying mechanism 700 is gap-connected with the front edge of the second conveying mechanism 500 .

[0104] During operation, clothes can be efficiently transported back and forth between the second conveying mechanism 500 and the third conveying mechanism 700, and the clothes can be sent out of the entire conveying system by continuing to transport the clothes forward through the third conveying mechanism 700. At this time, the device corresponding to the storage process or the further folding process can be arranged on the front lower side of the third conveying mechanism 700.

[0105] In addition, if Fig.19 As shown, in the most preferred embodiment, the third conveying mechanism 700 is arranged to be gradually inclined upward from below the second conveying mechanism 500 to the front of the first conveying mechanism 400 .

[0106] During implementation, when the clothes are conveyed forward, the clothes conveyed by the second conveying mechanism 500 fall from the rear edge of the second conveying mechanism 500 to the front edge of the third conveying mechanism 700. Thereafter, the third conveying mechanism 700 drives the clothes to continue to be conveyed forward; when the clothes complete the length folding process and the clothes are entirely on the third conveying mechanism 700, the clothes are conveyed backward by the third conveying mechanism 700 so that the clothes can be sent out of the entire conveying system. At this time, the device corresponding to the storage process can be arranged below the second conveying device, which can avoid occupying additional space in the front and rear directions, and contribute to the miniaturization of the layout of the whole machine.

[0107] When implementing it specifically, Figure 13-19As shown, the third conveying mechanism 700 is a sixth conveying crawler device, which at least includes a sixth crawler 710, a pair of sixth traction rollers 720 arranged on both sides of the sixth crawler 710, and a transmission assembly 730 for driving the sixth crawler 710, and both ends of the sixth traction roller 720 are arranged on the frame 11 on both sides of the third conveying mechanism 700.

[0108] The transmission assembly 730 includes a third synchronous belt 731 and at least one pair of third gears 732 . The third gears 732 are respectively sleeved on the fifth traction roller 572 at the front side and the sixth traction roller 720 at the rear side. The third synchronous belt 731 meshes with the third gears 732 .

[0109] In addition, a fourth pressing mechanism 740 installed on the frame 11 is provided above the third conveying mechanism 700 . The fourth pressing mechanism 740 can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the third conveying mechanism 700 .

[0110] In specific implementation, the fourth pressing mechanism 740 includes a fourth roller 741 and a pair of fourth support seats 742 for supporting the fourth roller 741. The fourth support seats 742 are respectively arranged on the frame 11 on both sides of the third conveying mechanism 700. The fourth support seats 742 are provided with oblong holes for matching the two ends of the fourth roller 741.

[0111] like Figure 16-20 As shown, in a specific implementation, the first lifting clamping device 300 includes a second clamping component 310 and a first lifting driving mechanism 320, and the first lifting driving mechanism 320 drives the second clamping component 310 to be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500. In a specific implementation, the first lifting clamping device 300 can have a certain extension length relative to the width of the second conveying mechanism 500, and the two ends of the first lifting clamping device 300 are supported and arranged on the frames 11 on both sides.

[0112] As shown in the figure, the second lifting clamping device 800 includes a third clamping component 810 and a second lifting driving mechanism 820. The second lifting driving mechanism 820 drives the third clamping component 810 to be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500.

[0113] The second clamping member 310 includes a first upper clamping portion 311 and a first lower clamping portion 312 that match each other, the first upper clamping portion 311 is located above the second conveying mechanism 500, and the first lifting drive mechanism 320 drives the first lower clamping portion 312 to be adjustable relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500. In addition, the third clamping member 810 can also be arranged in the same manner, that is, the third clamping member 810 includes a second upper clamping portion 811 and a second lower clamping portion 812 that match each other, the second upper clamping portion 811 is located above the first conveying mechanism 400, and the second clamping drive device drives the second lower clamping portion 812 to be adjustable relative to the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism 400. In order to avoid interfering with the clothes being conveyed in front and behind, the lowest point of the lifting adjustment of the first lower clamping portion 312 is located below the upper surface of the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560; the lowest point of the lifting adjustment of the second lower clamping portion 812 is located below the upper surface of the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560.

[0114] In actual applications, when in a non-clamping state, the corresponding lower clamping part can be lowered into the gap between the corresponding two conveying mechanisms, thereby avoiding obstruction of the lower clamping part when the clothes are conveyed back and forth; when in the process of clamping clothes, the corresponding clamping drive device drives the corresponding lower clamping part to rise and lift the clothes and finally clamp the clothes between the upper clamping part and the lower clamping part. At this time, a length folding space is formed under the clothes clamping mechanism that clamps the clothes, and the conveying mechanism continues to transport the clothes through the length folding space for length folding.

[0115] In a more preferred embodiment, the first lower clamping portion 312 is a rotating member having a certain extension length, and the first upper clamping portion 311 is provided with an inverted "V"-shaped groove 311a that cooperates with the rotating member. Similarly, the second lower clamping portion 812 is a rotating member having a certain extension length, and the second upper clamping portion 811 is provided with an inverted "V"-shaped groove 311a that cooperates with the rotating member. It can be understood that when the first lifting clamping device 300 or the second lifting clamping device 800 clamps the clothes, the "V"-shaped groove cooperates with the rotating member to form a larger clamping area for the clothes, and obtain a reliable clamping force. In addition, when the clamped part of the clothes needs to change its direction, the clothes can be rotated around the rotating member as the axis to achieve this.

[0116] In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the first lifting drive mechanism 320 is an electromagnetic locking device, which includes an electromagnetic generating part 321 and an electromagnetic matching part 322, and the electromagnetic generating part 321 and the electromagnetic matching part 322 are respectively arranged on the first upper clamping part 311 and the first lower clamping part 312; similarly, the second lifting drive mechanism 820 is an electromagnetic locking device, and the electromagnetic generating part 321 and the electromagnetic matching part 322 are respectively arranged on the second upper clamping part 811 and the second lower clamping part 812. In specific implementation, since the first lifting clamping device 300 and the second lifting clamping device 800 both have an extended length along the width of the corresponding conveying mechanism, in order to make the driving stable, an electromagnetic locking device can be respectively arranged at both ends of the lifting clamping device, that is, the two ends of each upper clamping part are respectively provided with an electromagnetic generating part 321, and the two ends of the corresponding lower clamping part are respectively provided with an electromagnetic matching part 322, so that the corresponding clamping parts can be driven from both sides to clamp or release the clothes.

[0117] When implementing it specifically, Fig. 20 As shown, the first lifting and clamping device 300 is further provided with an elastic member 330 connected between the upper clamping portion and the lower clamping portion; similarly, the second lifting and clamping device 800 is also provided with an elastic member 330 connected between the upper clamping portion and the lower clamping portion;

[0118] When the corresponding lifting clamping device stops clamping the clothes, the elastic member 330 accelerates the separation between the clamping part and the lower clamping part, so that the lifting clamping device quickly returns to the non-clamping state.

[0119] In a specific implementation, the elastic member 330 is a return spring, and a group of return springs are provided, and a group of return springs are respectively connected to the two ends of the upper clamping part and the lower clamping part.

[0120] Another object of the present invention is to provide a clothes folding method of the clothes folding machine 1, comprising the following steps: S1. The clothes are sent to the width folding assembly 200, and the front of the clothes is clamped by the clamping translation device 100; S2. The clamping translation device 100 conveys the clothes backward, and the clothes are folded in the width direction at least once by the width folding assembly 200; S3. The first conveying mechanism 400 conveys the clothes folded in the width direction backward and delivers the clothes to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 500; S4. The second conveying mechanism 500 cooperates with the first clothing lifting and clamping device to fold the clothing in the width direction at least once in the length direction.

[0121] In specific implementation, when the width folding assembly 200 in S1 is specifically a clothing loading platform 210, a feeding part 240, and a width active folding mechanism 220 arranged from top to bottom, the width folding method in S2 can be specifically as follows:

[0122] The clamping and translation device 100 conveys the clothes backward, so that the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform 210 pass through the width folding assembly 200 from front to back, and the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform 210 are gathered to the inner side of the lower part of the clothing platform 210. At the same time, the active width folding mechanism 220 actively drives the parts of the clothes gathered to the inner side of the lower part of the clothing platform 210 to be gathered to the inner side of the lower part of the clothing platform 210. During the backward conveying process of the clothes, the feeding part 240 guides the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform 210 to gradually approach the lower surface of the clothing platform 210 upward, and finally folds the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform 210 to below the middle part of the clothes, forming a width fold.

[0123] like Fig.15 As shown, when the second conveying mechanism 500 in S3 is a separate conveying crawler device and cooperates with the first lifting clamping device 300, the length folding method in S4 is specifically as follows:

[0124] First, the first conveying mechanism 400 conveys the clothes forward, and the first pressing roller device and the second pressing roller device always press the clothes on the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism 400. When the rear end of the clothes just passes the position of the first clothes conveying mechanism 400 corresponding to the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism 400, the first conveying mechanism 400 stops conveying; then, the first lifting and clamping device 300 clamps the rear end of the clothes and lifts them above the first conveying mechanism 400, and a first length folding space is formed between the first lifting and clamping device 300 and the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism 400 located at the rear side of the first lifting and clamping device 300 below; thereafter, the first conveying mechanism 400 is started to continuously convey the clothes backward, and the clothes located at the front side of the first lifting and clamping device 300 pass through the first length folding space backward to be folded in length, until the front end of the clothes is folded to the bottom of the first conveying mechanism 400, the first conveying mechanism 400 stops running, the first lifting and clamping device 300 releases the clothes and stays above the first conveying mechanism 400, and the clothes are folded in half in the length direction.

[0125] like Fig.18 As shown, when the second conveying mechanism 500 in S3 includes a front conveying device 570, a rear conveying device 560, and also includes a third conveying mechanism 700 connected with the front and rear gaps of the second conveying device, and cooperates with the first lifting clamping device 300 and the second lifting clamping device 800, the length folding method in S4 is specifically as follows:

[0126] The front conveying device 570, the rear conveying device 560, and the second conveying mechanism 700 are connected and coordinated to continuously convey the clothes forward. After the clothes pass through the first lifting and clamping device 300, they continue to be conveyed forward. When the rear end of the clothes just passes the position of the first lifting and clamping device 300 corresponding to the upper surface of the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560, the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560 both stop running, and the first lifting and clamping device 300 clamps the clothes and lifts them to the upper part between the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560. At this time, the first lifting and clamping device 300 brings up the clothes and the rear conveying device below A first length folding space is formed on the upper surface of the device 560; then, the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560 are operated to jointly convey the clothes backward and pass through the first length folding space below the first lifting and clamping device 300 to perform a length folding, until the front end of the clothes just passes the front edge of the front conveying device 570. At this time, the first and second conveying crawler devices stop running, the first lifting and clamping device 300 releases the clothes and stays above the first conveying mechanism, and the rear end of the clothes falls on the surface of the clothes located on the upper surfaces of the rear conveying device 560 and the front conveying device 570, and the clothes complete the first length folding.

[0127] Afterwards, the second lifting and clamping device 800 clamps the front end of the clothing just passing through the front edge of the front conveying device 570 and lifts it. At this time, a second length folding space is formed between the second lifting and clamping device 800 and the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 700 below; then, the rear conveying device 560, the front conveying device 570 and the second conveying mechanism 700 cooperate to continue to convey the clothing that has been folded in length for the first time forward, and the clothing passes through the second length folding space and falls on the second conveying mechanism 700. Thereafter, the clothing continues to be conveyed forward for the second length folding until the rear end of the clothing completely passes forward through the second lifting and clamping device 800 corresponding to the position on the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 700. At this time, the front conveying device 570, the rear conveying device 560 and the second conveying mechanism 700 stop running, and the second lifting and clamping device 800 releases the clothing and stays above between the front conveying device 570 and the second conveying mechanism 700. The rear end of the clothing falls on the clothing surface located on the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 700, and the above-mentioned ends of the clothing and the rear ends of the clothing are stacked correspondingly, and the clothing completes the second length folding.

[0128] like Fig.13 , 17 As shown, when the second conveying mechanism 500 in S3 includes a front conveying device 570, a rear conveying device 560, and also includes a third conveying mechanism 700 arranged obliquely with the second conveying mechanism 500, and cooperates with the first lifting clamping device 300 and the second lifting clamping device 800, the length folding method in S4 is specifically as follows:

[0129] The front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560 are connected and cooperated to continuously convey the clothes forward. After the clothes pass through the first lifting and clamping device 300, they continue to be conveyed forward. When the rear end of the clothes just passes the position of the first lifting and clamping device 300 corresponding to the upper surface of the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560, the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560 both stop running, and the first lifting and clamping device 300 clamps the clothes and lifts them to the upper part between the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560. At this time, the first lifting and clamping device 300 brings up the clothes and the rear conveying device 560 below A first length folding space is formed on the upper surface; then, the front conveying device 570 and the rear conveying device 560 are operated to jointly convey the clothes backward and pass through the first length folding space below the first lifting and clamping device 300 to perform a length folding, until the front end of the clothes just passes the leading edge of the front conveying device 570. At this time, the first and second conveying crawler devices stop running, the first lifting and clamping device 300 releases the clothes and stays above the first conveying mechanism, and the rear end of the clothes falls on the surface of the clothes located on the upper surfaces of the rear conveying device 560 and the front conveying device 570, and the clothes complete the first length folding.

[0130] Afterwards, the second lifting and clamping device 800 clamps the front end of the clothing just passing through the front edge of the front conveying device 570 and lifts it up. At this time, a second length folding space is formed between the second lifting and clamping device 800 and the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 700 below; then, the rear conveying device 560, the front conveying device 570 and the second conveying mechanism 700 cooperate to continue to convey the clothing that has been folded in length for the first time forward, and the clothing passes through the second length folding space and falls on the second conveying mechanism 700. After that, the clothing continues to be conveyed forward for the second length folding until the rear end of the clothing The front conveying device 570, the rear conveying device 560 and the second conveying mechanism 700 stop running, and the second lifting and clamping device 800 releases the clothes and stays above the front conveying device 570 and the second conveying mechanism 700, and the rear end of the clothes falls on the surface of the clothes located on the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism 700. The ends of the clothes and the rear end of the clothes are stacked correspondingly, and the clothes complete the second length folding.

[0131] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the technical solution of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the specific implementation methods of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the claims of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clothes folding machine, characterized in that: It includes a frame, a clamping and translating device, a width folding component, a clothing conveying system and a first lifting and clamping device arranged on the frame; The clamping and translating device is configured to clamp the clothes and move the clothes forward and backward relative to the frame; The width folding assembly is located below the clamping and translating device and is configured to fold the clothes in the width direction when the clamping and translating device moves the clothes backward; The clothing conveying system comprises a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism arranged in an upper and lower position, the width folding assembly is connected to the first conveying mechanism front and back, the clothing folded in the width direction is moved backward at least partially to the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism by the clamping translation device, and then the first conveying mechanism conveys the clothing backward, and the second conveying mechanism is used to receive the clothing conveyed by the first conveying mechanism and is configured to convey the clothing forward and backward; At least a portion of the first lifting and clamping device is disposed above the second conveying mechanism, and the first lifting and clamping device is configured to clamp the clothing and can lift and lower the clothing relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism; The second conveying mechanism conveys the clothes backwards and cooperates with the first lifting and clamping device to clamp the clothes folded in the width direction, thereby folding the clothes in the length direction at least once.

2. The clothes folding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width folding component includes a clothes-carrying platform and an active width folding mechanism. The clothes-carrying platform is arranged at the front of the clothes folding machine and is used to place the middle part of the clothes. The active width folding mechanism is arranged below the clothes-carrying platform and is used to fold the parts of the clothes that fall on both sides of the clothes-carrying platform to the inner side below the clothes-carrying platform by driving.

3. The clothes folding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The active width folding mechanism comprises two sets of first conveying crawler devices, which are respectively arranged on both sides below the clothing platform, and the first conveying crawler devices are configured to convey the parts of the clothes falling on both sides of the clothing platform to the inner side below the clothing platform; Preferably, the width folding component is also provided with a feeding portion located between the clothing platform and the first conveying crawler device, the first conveying crawler device is arranged on the lower surface of the feeding portion, the feeding portion is provided with a hollow position, the crawler of the first conveying crawler device is placed in the hollow position, the upper surface of the crawler is flush with or higher than the upper surface of the feeding portion, and the feeding portion extends from the bottom of the clothing platform to the rear of the clothing platform.

4. The clothes folding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The width folding assembly further comprises two groups of first limiting members respectively arranged on both sides of the clothing loading platform, for limiting the parts of the clothing falling on both sides of the clothing loading platform to the space between the first limiting members and the clothing loading platform.

5. The clothes folding machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A first pressing mechanism installed on the frame is also provided above the first conveying mechanism, and the first pressing mechanism is used to press down the clothes conveyed by the first conveying mechanism; preferably, the first conveying mechanism is a second conveying crawler device.

6. The clothes folding machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping and translational device includes a first clamping mechanism and a translational driving mechanism, wherein the translational driving mechanism is arranged on a frame, and the first clamping mechanism is arranged on the translational driving mechanism and is configured to be movable forward and backward, wherein at least two of the first clamping mechanisms are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the width folding component, and a first pressing mechanism is correspondingly arranged in the space between any two adjacent first clamping mechanisms.

7. The clothes folding machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The translation drive mechanism is located above the first clamping mechanism, and the first clamping mechanism includes a first clamping component and a first support component. The first support component is provided with a transverse connecting portion and a longitudinal connecting portion. The transverse connecting portion is connected to the driving end of the translation drive mechanism and is located above the first roller. The upper and lower ends of the longitudinal connecting portion are respectively connected to the transverse connecting portion and the first clamping component.

8. The clothes folding machine according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The first clamping mechanism is provided with three parts, wherein the spacing between the two first clamping mechanisms provided at the outermost sides covers both sides of the width folding component, and the first pressing mechanism is provided with two parts accordingly.

9. The automatic clothes folding machine according to any one of claims 1-4, 6-8, characterized in that: The clothing conveying system is also provided with a flipping and holding mechanism installed on the frame, wherein the flipping and holding mechanism is arranged behind the first conveying mechanism and above the second conveying mechanism, and the flipping and holding mechanism is configured to transfer the clothing conveyed by the first conveying mechanism to the second conveying mechanism.

10. The automatic clothes folding machine according to claim 10, characterized in that: The flipping and holding mechanism is a third conveying crawler device with a flexible crawler, and the flexible crawler of the third conveying crawler device is close to the rear edge of the first conveying mechanism; optionally, the third conveying crawler device is inclined relative to the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism and forms an obtuse inclination angle with the upper surface of the first conveying mechanism; optionally, the lower edge of the third conveying crawler device is spaced apart from the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism.

11. The automatic clothes folding machine according to any one of claims 1-4, 6-8, characterized in that: A second pressing mechanism installed on the frame is provided above the second conveying mechanism located at the rear side of the first lifting and clamping device, and the second pressing mechanism can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism, and / or, a third pressing mechanism installed on the frame is provided above the second conveying mechanism located at the front side of the first lifting and clamping device, and the third pressing mechanism can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism; preferably, the second pressing mechanism includes a second roller located above the second conveying mechanism and a pair of second support seats for supporting and setting the second roller, the second support seats are respectively arranged on the frames on both sides of the second conveying mechanism, and the second roller is configured to be movable relative to the second support seat so that its own position can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism, and / or, the third pressing mechanism includes a third roller located above the second conveying mechanism and a pair of third support seats for supporting and setting the third roller, the second support seats are respectively arranged on the frames on both sides of the second conveying mechanism, and the second roller is configured to be movable relative to the second support seat so that its own position can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism.

12. The automatic clothes folding machine according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second conveying mechanism comprises a front conveying device and a rear conveying device connected with each other in a front-to-rear gap, and the first clothing lifting and clamping device is located between the front conveying device and the rear conveying device.

13. The automatic clothes folding machine according to claim 16, characterized in that: The rear conveying device is a fourth conveying crawler device; preferably, the fourth conveying crawler device at least includes a fourth crawler component and a fourth drive assembly for driving the fourth crawler component, and the fourth crawler component is arranged on the frame; and / or, the front conveying device is a fifth conveying crawler device, and the fifth conveying crawler device at least includes a fifth crawler component and a fifth drive assembly for driving the fifth crawler component, and the fifth crawler component is arranged on the frame.

14. The automatic clothes folding machine according to any one of claims 1-7, 9-11, 16-17, characterized in that: The machine frame further comprises a third conveying mechanism and a second lifting and clamping device, wherein the third conveying mechanism is located below the first conveying mechanism and at least a portion of the third conveying mechanism is located in front of the second conveying mechanism, and the second lifting and clamping device is located between the second conveying mechanism and the third conveying mechanism and can be raised and lowered relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism; the second lifting and clamping device clamps the clothes after width folding and conveys the clothes forward through the second conveying mechanism and the third conveying mechanism to fold the clothes in the length direction at least once.

15. The automatic clothes folding machine according to claim 18, characterized in that: The third conveying mechanism is located in front of the second conveying mechanism, and the rear edge of the third conveying mechanism is gap-connected with the front edge of the second conveying mechanism.

16. The automatic clothes folding machine according to claim 18, characterized in that: The third conveying mechanism is arranged to be gradually inclined upward from below the second conveying mechanism to the front of the first conveying mechanism.

17. The automatic clothes folding machine according to claim 15, characterized in that: A fourth pressing mechanism installed on the frame is also provided above the third conveying mechanism, and the fourth pressing mechanism can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the third conveying mechanism; preferably, the third conveying mechanism is a sixth conveying crawler device. Optionally, the sixth conveying crawler device comprises at least a sixth crawler component and a transmission assembly for driving the sixth crawler component, and the sixth crawler component is arranged on a frame. Optionally, the transmission assembly includes a third synchronous belt and at least one pair of third gears, the third gears are respectively sleeved on the fifth traction roller located at the front side and the sixth traction roller located at the rear side, and the third synchronous belt meshes with the third gears. Preferably, the fourth pressing mechanism includes a fourth roller located above the third conveying mechanism and a pair of fourth support seats for supporting the fourth roller, the fourth support seats are respectively arranged on the frames on both sides of the third conveying mechanism, and the fourth roller is configured to be movable relative to the fourth support seat so that its position can be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the third conveying mechanism.

18. The automatic clothes folding machine according to any one of claims 1-7, 9-11, 16-18, characterized in that: The first lifting and clamping device includes a second clamping component and a first lifting drive mechanism both mounted on the frame. The first lifting drive mechanism drives the second clamping component to be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism to clamp the clothes conveyed on the second conveying mechanism.

19. The automatic clothes folding machine according to any one of claims 1-7, 9-11, 13-14, characterized in that: The first lifting and clamping device includes a second clamping component and a first lifting drive mechanism both of which are installed on the frame, the second clamping component is located between the front conveying device and the rear conveying device, and the first lifting drive mechanism drives the second clamping component to be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surfaces of the front conveying device and the rear conveying device to clamp the clothes; preferably, the second clamping component includes a first upper clamping part and a first lower clamping part that match each other, the first upper clamping part is located above the second conveying mechanism, and the first clamping drive device drives the first lower clamping part to be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism to cooperate with the first upper clamping part to clamp the clothes conveyed on the second conveying mechanism.

20. The automatic clothes folding machine according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second lifting and clamping device includes a third clamping component and a second lifting drive mechanism both installed on the frame, the third clamping component is located between the second conveying mechanism and the third conveying mechanism, and the second lifting drive mechanism drives the third clamping component to be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surfaces of the second conveying mechanism and the third conveying mechanism to clamp the clothes; preferably, the third clamping component includes a second upper clamping part and a second lower clamping part that match each other, the second upper clamping part is located above the third conveying mechanism, and the second clamping drive device drives the two lower clamping parts to be adjusted up and down relative to the upper surface of the third conveying mechanism to cooperate with the second upper clamping part to clamp the clothes conveyed on the third conveying mechanism.

21. The automatic clothes folding machine according to claim 20 or 21, characterized in that: The first lower clamping part is a rotating part with a certain extension length, and the first upper clamping part is provided with an inverted "V"-shaped groove that cooperates with the rotating part; and / or, the second lower clamping part is a rotating part with a certain extension length, and the second upper clamping part is provided with an inverted "V"-shaped groove that cooperates with the rotating part.

22. A clothes folding method using a clothes folding machine according to any one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. The clothes are sent to the width folding assembly, and the front of the clothes is clamped by the clamping translation device; S2. The clamping translation device conveys the clothes backward, and the clothes are folded in the width direction at least once by the width folding assembly; S3. The first conveying mechanism conveys the clothes folded in the width direction backward and delivers the clothes to the upper surface of the second conveying mechanism; S4. The second conveying mechanism cooperates with the first clothing lifting and clamping device to fold the clothing in the length direction at least once after folding in the width direction.

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