Cap conveying mechanism and intelligent pyrography machine

Abstract

The application discloses a hat conveying mechanism and an intelligent pyrography machine, and belongs to the field of hat processing and conveying. The hat conveying mechanism comprises a conveying assembly, and a conveying table is arranged in front of the conveying assembly; a hat is conveyed to the front of the conveying assembly through the conveying table; the conveying assembly hooks up the hat and conveys the hat to the intelligent pyrography machine; the conveying table is in the shape of a right-angled triangle as a whole; a groove is arranged in the middle of the upper surface of the conveying table; a second track is arranged in the groove; a steering assembly is arranged on the upper end of the second track in the groove; the steering assembly comprises a plurality of rotating rollers with different diameters; the rotating directions of the rotating rollers are consistent; an angle-adjustable lifting roller is arranged at the front end of the conveying assembly; and the hat moves to the obliquely upper side through the second track. According to the application, the steering assembly composed of the diameter-increasing poking rollers, the transition rollers and the steering rollers on the conveying table automatically distinguishes the brim direction of the hat by taking advantage of the characteristics of the hat, i.e. the hard brim and the soft body, so that the directional screening of the hat is realized.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of hat processing and conveying, and particularly relates to a hat conveying mechanism and an intelligent hot printing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the industrial scene of hat processing, the hats to be processed need to be conveyed in a fixed posture first. The automation and accuracy of hat conveying directly affect the processing efficiency and product quality in this process.

[0003] At present, the conveying before hat processing mostly relies on manual placement. A large amount of labor cost needs to be invested, and the manual operation speed is limited, which is difficult to adapt to the efficient processing rhythm of the automatic production line. The placement error caused by fatigue and other factors affects the positioning accuracy of the hat during processing. Even if part of the production line uses conveying equipment to assist in conveying, there are still obvious defects. The conveying equipment cannot distinguish and adjust the orientation of the hat. For example, the hat is processed by hot printing, labeling, etc. The hat with the wrong orientation will directly cause the processing failure of the hat, resulting in material waste.

[0004] Therefore, the industry urgently needs a conveying mechanism that can realize automatic conveying of hats, accurate identification and correction of the orientation of hats, and efficient connection with hat processing devices, to solve the problems of high cost and low efficiency of manual conveying, poor adaptability of existing conveying equipment, and low processing fault tolerance. SUMMARY

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to solve the dual technical pain points of low automation degree and manual conveying orientation in the prior art of conveying hats to an intelligent hot printing machine, and to propose a hat conveying mechanism and an intelligent hot printing machine.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A hat intelligent hot printing machine comprises an operation box, a hat seat is slidably connected to the upper surface of the operation box, and a truss is arranged on the operation box, a retractable hot head is installed on the truss, the hat seat is inclined and an exhaust pipe is arranged in the hat seat, the exhaust pipe is connected with a steam pipe for inputting steam, the hat seat comprises a base and a cover, a plurality of through holes are uniformly arranged on the surface of the cover, a collection groove and a liquid collection groove are arranged on the inner bottom surface of the base, the collection groove and the liquid collection groove are perpendicular, the liquid collection groove is arranged in the base close to the lower inclined end, a connecting hole is arranged in the liquid collection groove, the base is connected with a reflux pipe through the connecting hole, a plurality of inclined liquid guide grooves are symmetrically arranged in the base with the collection groove as the center, steam diffuses into the hat seat through the exhaust pipe and is sprayed outward through the through holes on the cover to heat the hat and the printing, the hot head moves downward to press and fix the printing on the hat, the condensed water generated by the heat release of the steam is collected in the liquid collection groove through the collection groove and the liquid guide groove, and is finally led out through the reflux pipe.

[0008] Preferably, a micro-steam generator is also installed on the operation box, and a valve joint group is connected to the micro-steam generator, and the end of the steam pipe is fixedly connected to the valve joint group.

[0009] Preferably, symmetrical slide rails are formed on the operation box, a sliding seat is slidably connected to the slide rails, the sliding seat is obliquely installed on the slide rails, a T-shaped block is fixedly installed on the sliding seat, waist holes are formed on the operation box between the same group of slide rails and the T-shaped block passes through the waist holes, second track rollers are symmetrically arranged in the operation box through bearings, a third track is directly sleeved on the second track rollers, and the lower end of the T-shaped block is fixed to the upper surface of the third track.

[0010] Preferably, a machine control box is arranged on the upper surface of the truss, a sliding rod is slidably connected in the machine control box, and the ironing head is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod; a second cylinder is arranged in the machine control box, and the output end of the second cylinder is connected to the upper surface of the ironing head through bolts; and a laser emitter is arranged on the lower surface of the machine control box and located in front of the ironing head.

[0011] In order to facilitate feeding, the application also provides a cap conveying mechanism for conveying the hat to be processed to the intelligent ironing machine in the above-mentioned scheme. The conveying mechanism comprises a conveying assembly, and a conveying table is arranged in front of the conveying assembly. The hat is conveyed to the front of the conveying assembly through the conveying table, the conveying assembly hooks up the hat and carries it to the intelligent ironing machine. The conveying table is in the shape of a right-angled triangle as a whole, a groove is formed in the middle of the upper surface of the conveying table, a second track is arranged in the groove, and a turning assembly is arranged in the groove and located at the upper end of the second track. The turning assembly comprises a plurality of turning rollers with different diameters, and the turning directions of the turning rollers are consistent. An angle-adjustable lifting roller is arranged at the front end of the conveying assembly. The hat moves obliquely upward through the second track. When the hat brim moves forward, the hat contacts the turning rollers due to the hard material of the hat brim, is lifted by the turning rollers and continues to move forward, finally contacts the lifting roller and is further lifted upward through the lifting roller, so that the conveying assembly can hook up the hat. When the hat brim moves backward, the hat cannot be lifted by the turning rollers due to the soft material of the hat body and continues to move forward, and finally is thrown out of the conveying table.

[0012] Preferably, the plurality of turning rollers are in turn a pushing roller, a transition roller and a turning roller, the diameters of the pushing roller, the transition roller and the turning roller gradually increase, first and second fixed plates are respectively arranged on the two sides of the groove, the two ends of the pushing roller, the transition roller and the turning roller are respectively arranged on the first and second fixed plates through bearings, a first driver is arranged in the groove, a first belt is sleeved with the one end of the pushing roller through the driving end of the first driver, a second belt is sleeved between the pushing roller and the transition roller, and a third belt is sleeved between the transition roller and the turning roller.

[0013] Preferably, the conveyor platform is symmetrically provided with mounting slots, and a first track is provided in the mounting slot. The upper end of the first track is provided with a first track roller, and the lower end of the first track is connected to a connecting shaft. The first track roller and the connecting shaft are both fixed to the inner wall of the mounting slot by bearings. One end of the connecting shaft passes through the mounting slot and is equipped with a motor. Guide plates are symmetrically installed on the conveyor platform. The guide plates are arc-shaped and are mounted above the first track to guide the cap to move onto the second track.

[0014] Preferably, the conveying component includes a support frame, with the intelligent heat press machine placed at the rear end of the support frame. A first slide is symmetrically arranged on the upper surface of the support frame, and a second slide is slidably connected to the first slide. An adjustment seat is slidably connected to the second slide, and a hook for hooking the hat is installed on the adjustment seat.

[0015] Preferably, the front surface of the adjusting seat is provided with a screw, and the screw is threadedly connected to a sliding plate. The hook is fixed on the sliding plate, and the end of the screw passes through the upper surface of the adjusting seat and is connected to a fourth actuator.

[0016] Preferably, the lifting roller is connected to elbow-shaped connecting rods at both ends via rotating shafts, and a second driver is fixedly installed on one of the elbow-shaped connecting rods. The second driver is connected to the rotating shaft at one end of the lifting roller. A connecting piece is connected to the bent part of the elbow-shaped connecting rod via a pin. The connecting piece is fixed to the front end of the bracket. A hinge seat is rotatably connected to the front end of the bracket, and a first cylinder is provided inside the hinge seat. The output end of the first cylinder is hinged to the end of the elbow-shaped connecting rod.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a hat conveying mechanism and an intelligent heat press machine, which have the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This intelligent heat press machine for hats features an inclined hat seat that, combined with steam heating, achieves uniform heating of the hat's curved surface. Simultaneously, the heating head is precisely pressed down by a cylinder, ensuring a firm and adherent print. This solves the problems of print peeling and blurred patterns caused by uneven heating in traditional heat presses. Furthermore, the liquid guiding groove, collecting groove, and liquid collection groove inside the hat seat form an orderly condensate drainage structure, which can concentrate the condensate generated by steam heat release and discharge it through the return pipe, avoiding condensate residue that affects the hat processing quality. The inclined hat seat also optimizes the collection of condensate, facilitating better drainage.

[0019] 2. This intelligent heat press machine for hats features a hat holder that automatically transports the hat directly under the heat press head via a slide rail, slide block, and conveyor belt, achieving automated and precise positioning. The laser emitter in front of the heat press head assists in accurately positioning the printing location, reducing manual alignment errors and improving processing accuracy. The built-in miniature steam generator, paired with a valve connector assembly, allows for flexible control of the steam supply and on / off, adapting to the heat press requirements of hats made of different materials. Furthermore, the steam pipe connection is stable, facilitating equipment maintenance.

[0020] 3. The hat conveying mechanism utilizes the characteristic of hats being "hard at the brim and soft at the body" by employing a steering assembly consisting of actuating rollers, transition rollers, and steering rollers with increasing diameters on the conveyor platform. This assembly automatically distinguishes the direction of the brim. When the brim faces forward, it is lifted at an angle by the rotating rollers; when the brim faces backward, it is directly thrown out, achieving directional screening of hats. An adjustable lifting roller further elevates the oriented hats, facilitating precise hooking by the conveyor assembly. This replaces manual sorting and loading, significantly improving efficiency. Furthermore, the second track of the conveyor platform, together with the first tracks on both sides and the arc-shaped guide plates, forms a collaborative conveying structure that stably guides the hats to the steering assembly, preventing hats from shifting or piling up during the conveying process.

[0021] 4. The hat conveying mechanism features an adjustable lifting roller via an elbow-shaped connecting rod and a first cylinder. The rotating roller of the steering component operates synchronously via belt drive. The overall structure can be flexibly adjusted according to the size and brim hardness of different hats, eliminating the need for frequent component replacements and reducing operational complexity. The conveying component, through a first slide, a second slide, and an adjustable hook, flexibly adjusts the hooking position to adapt to different sizes of hats and accurately transports them to the heat press machine, achieving automated connection between "conveyance and heat pressing".

[0022] The parts of this device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. This invention achieves full automation of the entire process from hat feeding, orientation, conveying to heat printing and condensation treatment through the synergy of an "automatic orientation conveying mechanism + intelligent heat transfer machine," which greatly reduces manual intervention and improves production efficiency. At the same time, through precise positioning, uniform heating and stable conveying, it ensures the consistency of heat printing quality for each hat, making it suitable for large-scale and standardized hat heat transfer production scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a hat conveying mechanism and an intelligent heat press machine proposed in this invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a hat conveying mechanism proposed in this invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component and conveying component assembly structure of a hat conveying mechanism proposed in this invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the conveying component of a hat conveying mechanism proposed in this invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor platform structure of a hat conveying mechanism proposed in this invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the track structure of a hat conveying mechanism proposed in this invention;

[0029] Figure 7 The present invention provides a three-dimensional structure of a steering component for a hat conveying mechanism. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 8 The present invention provides a three-dimensional structure of a steering component for a hat conveying mechanism. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component structure of a hat conveying mechanism proposed in this invention;

[0032] Figure 10 This is an assembly drawing of a smart heat press machine for hats proposed in this invention;

[0033] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a smart heat press machine for hats proposed in this invention;

[0034] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of a smart heat press machine for hats proposed in this invention;

[0035] Figure 13 The present invention proposes an internal structure for the base of a smart heat press machine for hats. Figure 1 ;

[0036] Figure 14 The present invention proposes an internal structure for the base of a smart heat press machine for hats. Figure 2 ;

[0037] Figure 15 This is a plan view of the working process of a hat conveying mechanism and an intelligent heat press machine according to the present invention.

[0038] In the diagram: 100, conveyor table; 101, mounting groove; 102, first track; 1021, connecting shaft; 1022, first track roller; 103, second track; 104, guide plate;

[0039] 105. Steering assembly; 1051. First fixing plate; 1052. Second fixing plate; 1053. First driver; 1054. Actuating roller; 1055. Transition roller; 1056. Steering roller; 1057. First belt; 1058. Second belt; 1059. Third belt;

[0040] 200. Lifting assembly; 201. Lifting roller; 202. Second driver; 203. Elbow-shaped connecting rod; 204. First cylinder; 2041. Hinge seat; 205. Connecting piece;

[0041] 300. Conveying assembly; 301. Support; 302. First slide; 303. Third drive; 304. Fourth belt; 305. Second slide; 3051. Slide cylinder; 306. Adjusting seat; 3061. Fourth drive; 3062. Slide plate; 3063. Hook;

[0042] 400. Heat press machine; 401. Control box; 402. Slide rail; 403. Slide base; 404. Cap base; 4041. Base; 4042. Cover; 4043. Liquid collection tank; 4044. Connection hole; 4045. Collection tank; 4046. Liquid guide tank; 405. Miniature steam generator; 4051. Valve connector assembly; 4052. Steam pipe; 4053. Exhaust pipe; 406. Condensate tank; 4061. Return pipe; 407. Fifth drive; 4071. Second track roller; 4072. Third track; 408. Truss; 4081. Second cylinder; 4082. Heat press head. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0045] Example 1: The hat conveying mechanism provided by the present invention aims to achieve standardized conveying of hats, so that the brim faces in a uniform direction, which facilitates subsequent processing operations, such as heat transfer printing and labeling of hats.

[0046] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the hat conveying mechanism includes a conveying platform 100, which is the initial conveying unit of the entire conveying mechanism. It adopts a right-angled triangular frame structure. A groove is provided in the center of the upper surface of the conveying platform 100. A second track 103 is installed in the groove to carry and convey the hat to move obliquely upward. The drive of the second track 103 is provided by a drive motor installed at the bottom of the groove, and the cyclic movement is realized through the track wheel transmission.

[0047] like Figures 5-6As shown, in this embodiment, to achieve automatic convergence of the hat to the second track 103, two mounting slots 101 are symmetrically opened on the upper surface of the conveyor table 100. A first track 102 is installed in each mounting slot 101. The first track 102 is made of the same material as the second track 103. Its upper end is supported by a first track roller 1022, and its lower end is connected by a coupling shaft 1021. Both the first track roller 1022 and the coupling shaft 1021 are fixed to the inner wall of the mounting slot 101 by bearings to ensure smooth rotation. One end of the coupling shaft 1021 passes through the mounting slot 101 and is connected to a drive motor. When the motor starts... The shaft 1021 is driven to rotate, which in turn drives the first tracks 102 on both sides to move synchronously. The direction of movement is towards the groove, forming a directional guiding structure of "pushing on both sides and conveying in the middle". Guide plates 104 are also symmetrically installed on the conveyor table 100. The guide plates 104 are curved in an arc shape, with their lower ends fixed to the edge of the conveyor table 100 and their upper ends extending towards the groove and mounted above the first tracks 102. The arc design of the guide plates 104 can physically limit the hat that deviates during the conveying process and guide it to move towards the center area of ​​the second track 103, preventing the hat from falling off the edge of the conveyor table 100.

[0048] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a steering component 105 is installed in the groove and at the upper end of the second track 103. Its core function is to provide differentiated guidance based on the hat's posture, allowing only hats with forward-facing brims to enter the subsequent process, while hats with backward-facing brims are directly thrown out and re-conveyed, achieving automated posture screening. Specifically, as shown... Figures 7-8 As shown, the steering assembly 105 consists of multiple rotating rollers of different diameters. The rollers rotate in the same direction, and their axes are perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second track 103. Specifically, it includes a sequentially arranged actuating roller 1054, transition roller 1055, and steering roller 1056. The diameters of these three rollers gradually increase to form a "stepped" lifting structure. Furthermore, to achieve stable installation and synchronous drive of the rollers, a first fixing plate 1051 and a second fixing plate 1052 are fixed to both sides of the groove, respectively. The two ends of the actuating roller 1054, transition roller 1055, and steering roller 1056 are all mounted on the first track 1053 via bearings. On the fixed plate 1051 and the second fixed plate 1052, there is no radial wobble during rotation. A first driver 1053 is also installed in the groove. The driving end of the first driver 1053 is connected to the driving wheel through a coupling. A first belt 1057 is sleeved between the driving wheel and the driven wheel at one end of the agitator roller 1054 to realize power transmission. At the same time, the agitator roller 1054 is connected to the transition roller 1055 through a second belt 1058, and the transition roller 1055 is connected to the steering roller 1056 through a third belt 1059, forming a series transmission structure to ensure that the rotation speed of the three rollers is consistent.

[0049] In summary, when the hat moves to the steering assembly 105 with the brim facing forward along the second track 103, its front end will first contact the smallest diameter actuating roller 1054 due to the relatively hard brim material (usually plastic or cardboard lining). Under the rotational thrust of the roller and its own rigidity, the brim will lift upward along the arc surface of the actuating roller 1054. Subsequently, the hat continues to move, and the brim contacts the transition roller 1055 and the steering roller 1056 in sequence. Guided by the stepped lifting structure, the lifting angle of the brim gradually increases, and it continues to move forward while maintaining the forward posture. When the hat moves to the steering assembly 105 with the brim facing backward, the hat body (hat body) material is relatively soft (such as cotton or knitted fabric), and it cannot form effective support after contacting the roller. It will continue to move forward with the rotation of the roller and cannot lift the angle. Finally, it will be naturally thrown out from the top of the inclined side of the conveyor table 100 due to the loss of support, thus realizing the automatic rejection of unqualified hats.

[0050] like Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, a conveying component 300 is provided at one end of the conveying platform 100, and a lifting component 200 is installed at the front end of the conveying component 300 to receive hats with the brim facing forward after being screened by the turning component 105, and to further increase their height and angle, so that other mechanisms can continue to convey the hats with the brim facing forward for a second time.

[0051] The above embodiments enable hats to be transported with the brim facing forward, thus allowing the hats to fit the hat processing device and facilitating the processing of hats transported by the conveyor mechanism by devices such as hat labeling or hat heat transfer.

[0052] Example 2: This example provides a smart heat press machine for hats, which aims to achieve automated and high-precision heat press printing on the surface of hats. Through the synergistic effect of steam heating and mechanical pressing, it ensures that the printed pattern is firmly attached, the colors are bright, and there is no heat damage.

[0053] like Figures 10-11As shown, the intelligent heat press machine 400 for hats uses an operation box 401 as its basic support structure. The upper surface of the operation box 401 is the operation table, and two parallel slide rails 402 are symmetrically arranged along its length. A slide base 403 is slidably connected to the slide rails 402. The bottom of the slide base 403 has a groove that matches the slide rail 402, ensuring that the slide base 403 moves smoothly in the horizontal direction on the slide rail 402. The movement stroke can be preset by the program to meet the heat press requirements of hats of different sizes. A hat holder 404 is installed at an angle on the slide base 403. This angle design simulates the natural curvature of a hat when worn, so that the printed pattern remains in close contact with the hat surface during the heat press process. To avoid pattern stretching or wrinkling caused by angular deviation, clamps can be symmetrically mounted on both sides of the hat stand 404 as needed. The clamps are pneumatically driven and can be selected from the RM-MGBD series. The clamping ends are equipped with silicone pads to ensure that the hat is firmly fixed and to avoid damaging the brim or hat body fabric. A truss 408 is mounted on the middle of the operation box 401. The truss 408 is a gantry structure that spans above the operation table. A retractable ironing head 4082 is mounted on the crossbeam of the truss 408. The position of the ironing head 4082 corresponds to the tilt angle of the hat stand 404 to ensure that it can act vertically on the printed area of ​​the hat surface when pressed down.

[0054] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the hat holder 404 in this embodiment is the core component for realizing steam heating and condensate recovery. It is composed of a base 4041 and a cover 4042 that are detachably connected. The two are fixed by a snap-fit ​​structure, which is convenient for cleaning and replacement. When adapting to different sizes of hats, the corresponding cover 4042 can be replaced. The surface of the cover 4042 is designed according to the inner curvature of the hat and has evenly distributed through holes. The distribution density of the through holes is increased in the corresponding printing area to ensure that the steam can be concentrated on the hot stamping area and improve heating efficiency.

[0055] like Figure 13 and Figure 14As shown, in this embodiment, the base 4041 has a hollow interior forming a steam chamber. Its bottom surface has a specially designed liquid guiding structure, specifically: a collecting groove 4045 is provided along its length to collect condensate; multiple liquid guiding grooves 4046 are provided perpendicular to the collecting groove 4045, symmetrically distributed around the collecting groove 4045, and opened at an angle, with their ends connected to the collecting groove 4045, ensuring that the liquid generated after steam condensation can flow along the liquid guiding grooves 4046. 046 flows to the collecting tank 4045; a liquid collecting tank 4043 is provided inside the base 4041 near the lower inclined end, that is, at the lower end of the cap 404 in the inclined direction. The end of the collecting tank 4045 is connected to the liquid collecting tank 4043, so that all the condensate is finally collected in the liquid collecting tank 4043. A connecting hole 4044 is provided at the bottom of the liquid collecting tank 4043. The base 4041 is connected to a return pipe 4061 through the connecting hole 4044. The return pipe 4061 is made of high temperature resistant flexible hose, and its other end is inserted into The condensate tank 406 inside the control box 401 is equipped with a water level sensor. When the water level reaches the preset value, it automatically reminds the user to drain the water. The base 4041 also has an exhaust pipe 4053 inside. The exhaust pipe 4053 is a metal coil with multiple steam outlets distributed in the middle and side areas of the cap seat 404 to ensure that the steam is evenly diffused into the cap seat 404. The exhaust pipe 4053 is connected to a steam pipe 4052, which is a heat-insulated metal pipe. A miniature steam generator 405 is installed on the control box 401. The steam pipe 4052 is connected to the miniature steam generator 405. The miniature steam generator 405 can generate saturated steam, and its temperature can be adjusted by a temperature control module to adapt to the heat transfer requirements of different fabrics. A valve connector group 4051 is provided between the miniature steam generator 405 and the steam pipe 4052. The valve connector group 4051 includes a flow control valve and a pressure safety valve, which can accurately control the steam output and automatically release pressure when the pressure exceeds the limit to ensure equipment safety.

[0056] like Figure 10As shown, in this embodiment, a control box is installed on the upper surface of the truss 408. The control box is a sealed shell that integrates the drive components and control module of the heating head 4082. A slide rod is slidably connected inside the control box. The lower end of the slide rod extends out of the control box and is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the heating head 4082. The slide rod ensures that the heating head 4082 remains vertical when moving up and down, avoiding deviation. The heating head 4082 is driven by a second cylinder 4081. The cylinder body of the second cylinder 4081 is fixed inside the control box, and the output end is connected to the upper surface of the heating head 4082 by bolts, which can drive the heating head 4082 to achieve stroke adjustment. Furthermore, in order to improve the printing positioning accuracy, a laser emitter is provided on the lower surface of the control box and in front of the heating head 4082. The laser emitter can emit a cross-shaped laser beam and project it onto the hat surface on the hat base 404. The operator can quickly align the position of the printed pattern according to the laser cross line. In addition, the brightness of the laser emitter is adjustable to adapt to the operating needs under different lighting conditions.

[0057] like Figure 12 As shown, the horizontal movement of the slide 403 in this embodiment is controlled by the drive mechanism inside the operation box 401: two second track rollers 4071 are symmetrically installed in the operation box 401 through bearings, and a third track 4072 is sleeved between the two second track rollers 4071. The upper surface of the third track 4072 is fixedly connected to the T-shaped block at the bottom of the slide 403. The T-shaped block passes through the waist hole on the operation box 401. The length of the waist hole is adapted to the moving stroke of the slide 403. The end of one of the second track rollers 4071 is connected to a fifth driver 407 through a rotating shaft. The fifth driver 407 can control the speed and direction through a PLC program to drive the second track roller 4071 to rotate, thereby driving the third track 4072 to move, so as to achieve precise positioning of the slide 403. The movement of the slide 403 can be coordinated with the action of the hot stamping head 4082 to achieve step-by-step hot stamping, which is suitable for the hot stamping needs of large-area printing or multiple pattern combinations of hats.

[0058] In summary, the workflow of this embodiment is as follows:

[0059] Loading and fixing: The operator puts the hat on the cover 4042 of the hat holder 404, adjusts the position of the hat so that the area to be heat-printed is aligned with the laser cross lines, and starts the clamp to clamp and fix the hat.

[0060] Steam preheating: The steam temperature and preheating time are set by the control system. The micro steam generator 405 starts to generate steam. The steam enters the exhaust pipe 4053 through the valve joint group 4051 and the steam pipe 4052. It diffuses from the outlet of the exhaust pipe 4053 into the inside of the hat seat 404 and then sprays out through the through hole of the cover 4042 to preheat the hat surface and the print, so as to soften the fabric and activate the printing adhesive layer.

[0061] Hot stamping and pressing: After preheating, the fifth driver 407 is activated, driving the slide 403 to move the hat holder 404 directly below the hot stamping head 4082; then the second cylinder 4081 drives the hot stamping head 4082 to move downward, pressing the print onto the hat surface. At the same time, the electric heating wire inside the hot stamping head 4082 is activated, working with steam to keep the hot stamping temperature stable. The pressing time is set according to the printing material.

[0062] Condensate recovery: The condensate generated during the heat release process of steam flows back to the base 4041 through the through hole of the cover 4042, is collected in the collection tank 4045 through the liquid guide 4046, flows into the liquid collection tank 4043, and is finally discharged into the condensate tank 406 for temporary storage through the return pipe 4061.

[0063] Material feeding completed: After pressing, the heating head 4082 returns to its original position, the slide 403 drives the cap holder 404 back to its initial position, the clamp is released, and the operator removes the heat-pressed cap, completing one heat-pressing cycle.

[0064] Through the above structural design and workflow, the intelligent heat press machine 400 for hats achieves functions such as uniform steam heating, precise printing positioning, and efficient condensate recovery, significantly improving the quality and efficiency of hat heat pressing.

[0065] Example 3: The present invention can also use the hat conveying mechanism as an auxiliary device for the intelligent heat press machine. The intelligent heat press machine is placed at the rear end of the bracket 301, which aims to convey hats that conform to the working posture of the heat press machine to the hat seat 404 of the intelligent heat press machine, thereby reducing manual intervention and improving overall production efficiency.

[0066] In this embodiment, the conveying component 300 is equipped with a sliding hook 3063. The hook 3063 precisely hooks the hat, which is further raised in height and angle by the lifting component 200. Specifically, the core component of the lifting component 200 is the lifting roller 201. Both ends of the lifting roller 201 are connected to elbow-shaped connecting rods 203 via rotating shafts. The elbow-shaped connecting rods 203 can rotate around the hinge point at the bend, realizing the angle adjustment of the lifting roller 201. A second driver 202 is fixedly installed on the outer side of one of the elbow-shaped connecting rods 203. The output shaft of the second driver 202 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft of the lifting roller 201 via a coupling, which can drive the lifting roller 201 to rotate at a speed of 100-150 r / min. Its rotation direction is consistent with the conveying direction of the hat, assisting the hat to move forward. The bend of the elbow-shaped connecting rod 203 is connected to a connecting piece 205 via a pin. The connecting piece 205 is fixed to the front end of the bracket 301, forming the rotation of the lifting component 200. At the pivot point, the front end of the bracket 301 is also rotatably connected to a hinge seat 2041. A first cylinder 204 is installed inside the hinge seat 2041. The output end of the first cylinder 204 is hinged to the end of the elbow-shaped connecting rod 203 through a fisheye bearing. When the piston rod of the first cylinder 204 extends or retracts, it can push the elbow-shaped connecting rod 203 to rotate around the pin of the connecting piece 205, thereby adjusting the height and tilt angle of the lifting roller 201 to adapt to the hooking requirements of hats of different sizes. The hat (brim forward) after being lifted by the steering component 105 moves to the lifting roller 201. The edge of the brim contacts the silicone layer of the lifting roller 201 and continues to move forward under the rotational driving force of the lifting roller 201 and its own inertia. At the same time, the first cylinder 204 pushes the elbow-shaped connecting rod 203 according to the preset parameters of the hat size to adjust the lifting roller 201 to a suitable height and angle, so that the brim is in a taut state and the position is relatively fixed, providing a stable target for the subsequent hook 3063 to hook.

[0067] like Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the conveying component 300 is used to hook and transfer the hat on the lifting component 200 to the hat holder 404 of the intelligent heat press machine. Its core is the coordinated cooperation of the multi-axis moving mechanism and the hook 3063 to achieve precise gripping and positioning. The main body of the conveying component 300 is the bracket 301. The operation box 401 of the intelligent heat press machine is placed at the rear end of the bracket 301 to ensure a smooth hat transfer path. Two first slides 302 are symmetrically arranged on the upper surface of the bracket 301. The first slides 302 are along the length direction of the bracket 301, i.e., the hat transfer path. The slides are arranged in a directional configuration. Each first slide 302 consists of a screw and two limiting rods. The screw and limiting rods are parallel to each other and are fixed to the bracket 301 at both ends by bearing seats. A second slide 305 is slidably connected to the first slide 302. Slide cylinders 3051 are fixed on both sides of the second slide 305. The slide cylinders 3051 are respectively sleeved on the screw and the limiting rods to ensure that the second slide 305 slides smoothly along the first slide 302. To achieve synchronous drive of the two first slides 302, a pulley is installed at the end of the screw of each first slide 302. A fourth belt 304 is connected between the pulleys. A third driver 303 is connected to the end of one of the screws. When the third driver 303 is activated, it drives one of the screws to rotate, which in turn drives the other screw to rotate synchronously via the fourth belt 304. This causes the second slide 305 to move linearly along the first slide 302. An adjusting seat 306 is slidably connected to the second slide 305. Its structure and driving principle are the same as the first slide 302, allowing for lateral position adjustment of the adjusting seat 306 to accommodate the gripping needs of hats of different widths. A horizontal screw is installed on the front surface of 306, and a sliding plate 3062 (made of aluminum alloy) is threaded onto the screw. The hook 3063 is located at the lower end of the sliding plate 3062. The hook 3063 is made of stainless steel, with the end bent into a hook shape and the surface polished to avoid damaging the hat fabric when hooking. The end of the screw passes through the upper surface of the adjusting seat 306 and is connected to the fourth driver 3061. The screw is driven to rotate by the fourth driver 3061, which can adjust the height of the sliding plate 3062 and the hook 3063 to accommodate the hooking of hats of different heights.

[0068] like Figure 15 As shown, the workflow of this embodiment is as follows:

[0069] Feeding and directional conveying: The operator places the hats to be processed randomly at the lower end of the conveyor table 100. Under the pressure of its own weight and the pushing action of the first track 102, the hats move along the guide plate 104 toward the second track 103 in the central groove. The second track 103 starts and drives the hats to be conveyed obliquely upward.

[0070] Posture screening: When the hat moves to the steering component 105, the hat with the brim facing forward is lifted step by step by the rotating rollers (pulling roller 1054, transition roller 1055, steering roller 1056), and the brim angle gradually increases and it continues to move forward; the hat with the brim facing backward cannot be lifted because of its soft material and is eventually thrown out from the top of the conveyor table 100.

[0071] Lifting and positioning: The qualified hats (brim facing forward) after screening move to the lifting component 200. The lifting roller 201 rotates under the drive of the second driver 202. The angle and height are adjusted by the first cylinder 204 to further lift the brim and maintain a stable posture.

[0072] Grabbing and transferring: The conveyor assembly 300 is started, and the third driver 303 drives the second slide 305 to move along the first slide 302, so that the hook 3063 is aligned with the inside of the brim; the fourth driver 3061 adjusts the height of the hook 3063, and after hooking the brim, the second slide 305 moves in the opposite direction to transfer the hat to the hat seat 404 of the intelligent heat press machine; the adjusting seat 306 moves laterally to cooperate with the height adjustment of the hook 3063, and accurately places the hat on the hat seat 404. The clamp is started to clamp the hat, the hook 3063 is reset, and one feeding cycle is completed.

[0073] Through the above structural design, the hat conveying mechanism realizes automatic directional conveying, posture screening, precise grasping and transfer of hats. Working in conjunction with the intelligent heat press machine, it significantly reduces the intensity of manual labor and improves the degree of automation and efficiency of production.

[0074] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hat conveying mechanism, comprising a conveying assembly (300), and a conveying platform (100) mounted in front of the conveying assembly (300), wherein hats are conveyed to the front of the conveying assembly (300) via the conveying platform (100), characterized in that, The conveyor platform (100) is a right-angled triangle. A groove is provided in the center of the upper surface of the conveyor platform (100). The groove contains a second track (103). A steering component (105) is installed in the groove and at the upper end of the second track (103). The steering component (105) consists of multiple rotating rollers of different diameters, and the rotating rollers rotate in the same direction. An angle-adjustable lifting roller (201) is installed at the front end of the conveyor component (300). The hat moves obliquely upward through the second track (103). When the brim moves forward, because the brim material is relatively hard, the hat contacts the rotating roller and is lifted by the rotating roller and continues to move forward. Finally, the brim contacts the lifting roller (201) and is further lifted upward by the lifting roller (201) so that the conveyor component (300) can hook it. When the brim moves backward, because the hat body material is relatively soft, the hat contacts the rotating roller and cannot be lifted by the rotating roller. Finally, it is thrown out of the conveyor platform (100). The plurality of rotating rollers are sequentially arranged as actuating roller (1054), transition roller (1055), and steering roller (1056), with the diameters of the actuating roller (1054), transition roller (1055), and steering roller (1056) gradually increasing. A first fixing plate (1051) and a second fixing plate (1052) are respectively installed on both sides of the groove. The two ends of the actuating roller (1054), transition roller (1055), and steering roller (1056) are respectively mounted on the first... On the fixing plate (1051) and the second fixing plate (1052), a first driver (1053) is also installed in the groove. The driving end of the first driver (1053) is sleeved with a first belt (1057) and sleeved with one end of the actuating roller (1054). A second belt (1058) is sleeved between the actuating roller (1054) and the transition roller (1055), and a third belt (1059) is sleeved between the transition roller (1055) and the steering roller (1056). The conveyor platform (100) is symmetrically provided with mounting slots (101), and a first track (102) is provided in the mounting slot (101). A first track roller (1022) is provided at the upper end of the first track (102), and a connecting shaft (1021) is connected to the lower end of the first track (102). The first track roller (1022) and the connecting shaft (1021) are both fixed to the inner wall of the mounting slot (101) by bearings. One end of the connecting shaft (1021) passes through the mounting slot (101) and is equipped with a motor. A guide plate (104) is symmetrically installed on the conveyor platform (100), and the guide plate (104) is arc-shaped and is mounted above the first track (102) to guide the cap to move onto the second track (103). The lifting roller (201) has elbow-shaped connecting rods (203) connected to both ends by rotating shafts. A second driver (202) is fixedly installed on one of the elbow-shaped connecting rods (203). The second driver (202) is connected to one end of the lifting roller (201) by rotating shaft. A connecting piece (205) is connected to the bend of the elbow-shaped connecting rod (203) by a pin. The connecting piece (205) is fixed to the front end of the bracket (301). A hinge seat (2041) is rotatably connected to the front end of the bracket (301). A first cylinder (204) is provided inside the hinge seat (2041). The output end of the first cylinder (204) is hinged to the end of the elbow-shaped connecting rod (203).

2. The hat conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (300) includes a bracket (301), on which a first slide (302) is symmetrically arranged on the upper surface. A second slide (305) is slidably connected to the first slide (302), and an adjusting seat (306) is slidably connected to the second slide (305). A hook (3063) for hooking the hat is installed on the adjusting seat (306).

3. The hat conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front surface of the adjusting seat (306) is provided with a screw, and the screw is threadedly connected to a sliding plate (3062). The hook (3063) is fixed on the sliding plate (3062). The end of the screw passes through the upper surface of the adjusting seat (306) and is connected to a fourth driver (3061).

4. A smart heat press machine for hats, used for heat pressing hats transported by the hat conveying mechanism of claim 1, the smart heat press machine comprising an operation box (401), the operation box (401) being placed at the end of the conveying assembly (300), a hat holder (404) being slidably connected to the upper surface of the operation box (401), and a truss (408) being mounted on the operation box (401), a retractable heat press head (4082) being mounted on the truss (408), characterized in that, The cap base (404) is inclined and has an exhaust pipe (4053) inside it. The exhaust pipe (4053) is connected to a steam pipe (4052) for inputting steam. The cap base (404) includes a base (4041) and a cover (4042). The cover (4042) has uniformly opened through holes on its surface. The inner bottom surface of the base (4041) has a collecting groove (4045) and a liquid collecting groove (4043), and the collecting groove (4045) and the liquid collecting groove (4043) are perpendicular to each other. The liquid collecting groove (4043) is opened in the base (4041) near the lower inclined end. The liquid collecting groove (4043) has a connecting hole (4044) inside it. The base (4041) is connected to the return pipe (4061) through the connecting hole (4044). The base (4041) is symmetrically provided with multiple inclined liquid guiding grooves (4046) with the collecting groove (4045) as the center. Steam diffuses into the cap seat (404) through the exhaust pipe (4053) and sprays out through the through hole on the cover (4042) to heat the cap and print. The ironing head (4082) moves downward to press the print onto the cap. The condensate generated by the steam release heat is collected in the liquid collection groove (4043) through the collecting groove (4045) and the liquid guiding groove (4046), and finally led out through the return pipe (4061).

5. The intelligent heat press machine for hats according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control box (401) is also equipped with a miniature steam generator (405), and a valve connector group (4051) is connected to the miniature steam generator (405). The end of the steam pipe (4052) is fixedly connected to the valve connector group (4051).

6. The intelligent heat press machine for hats according to claim 4, characterized in that, The operation box (401) is symmetrically provided with slide rails (402), and slide blocks (403) are slidably connected on the slide rails (402). The cap seat (404) is installed on the slide block (403) in an inclined manner. A T-shaped block is fixedly installed on the slide block (403). The operation box (401) is provided with waist holes between the slide rails (402) in the same group for the T-shaped block to pass through. The operation box (401) is symmetrically provided with second track rollers (4071) through bearings. The second track rollers (4071) are directly sleeved with the third track (4072). The lower end of the T-shaped block is fixed on the upper surface of the third track (4072). The end of one of the second track rollers (4071) is connected to the fifth driver (407) by a rotating shaft.

7. The intelligent heat press machine for hats according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper surface of the truss (408) is provided with a control box, and a sliding rod is slidably connected inside the control box. The heating head (4082) is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod. The control box has a built-in second cylinder (4081), and the output end of the second cylinder (4081) is connected to the upper surface of the heating head (4082) by bolts. The lower surface of the control box and located in front of the heating head (4082) is provided with a laser emitter.

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