A sinker structure of a computerized flat knitting machine and a tool for mounting the same

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of computerized flat knitting machines, and discloses a sinker structure of a computerized flat knitting machine and an installation tool thereof. The computerized flat knitting machine comprises needle plate assemblies and a sinker structure, the two needle plate assemblies are symmetrical about a preset plane, the needle plate assembly comprises a sinker groove, the sinker groove is located at the end of the needle plate assembly close to the preset plane, and a hole is formed between the two needle plate assemblies; the sinker structure comprises a blocking rod and a sinker, the blocking rod is installed on the needle plate assembly, and the blocking rod at least partially extends into the sinker groove; the sinker is installed on the sinker groove, a pressing ring part and a limiting part are formed on the sinker, the pressing ring part is located at the end of the sinker facing the hole, the limiting part is located at the end of the sinker away from the hole, and the limiting part at least partially abuts against the blocking rod; the sinker is swung so as to have a pressing ring state and an open state. Through cooperation between the blocking rod and the limiting part of the sinker, the sinker can be kept in the current state, the dimensional precision requirement of the sinker is reduced, the production cost is reduced, and the use stability of the computerized flat knitting machine is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of computerized flat knitting machine technology, and in particular to a settling structure for a computerized flat knitting machine and its installation tool. Background Technology

[0002] Computerized flat knitting machines typically include a needle plate assembly, knitting needles, and sinkers. The needle plate assembly holds the knitting needles, which have hooks and latches at their front ends. The hooks are used to hook the yarn into loops, and the latches are used to close or open the hooks. During the knitting process, sinkers press the knitted fabric downwards to assist the knitting needles in unhooking, and sinkers also rise to make room so that the hooked yarn can form loops.

[0003] Traditional computerized flat knitting machines install sinkers using an interference fit. An interference fit allows the sinker to maintain its current state (pressed or raised), ensuring stable downward pressure on the fabric. This installation method requires high dimensional accuracy for the sinker and the components used to install it, increasing the production cost of the machine's parts. Furthermore, during use, the sinker and adjacent components experience rapid wear, affecting their lifespan. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a settling structure for a computerized flat knitting machine and its installation tool, which enables the settling sheet to maintain its current state stably, reduces the dimensional accuracy requirements of the settling sheet and its mating parts, thereby reducing the production cost of the settling sheet and increasing its service life.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted in this application include:

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a settling structure for a computerized flat knitting machine. The computerized flat knitting machine includes a needle plate assembly and a settling structure. A preset plane is defined, and two needle plate assemblies are symmetrical about the preset plane. Each needle plate assembly includes a settling groove, which is located at the end of the needle plate assembly near the preset plane. An opening is formed between the two needle plate assemblies. The settling structure includes a stop bar and a settling plate. The stop bar is installed on the needle plate assembly, and at least part of the stop bar extends into the settling groove. The settling plate is installed on the settling groove, and a pressure ring portion and a limiting portion are formed on the settling plate. The pressure ring portion is located at the end of the settling plate facing the opening, and the limiting portion is located at the end of the settling plate away from the opening. The limiting portion at least partially abuts against the stop bar. The settling plate has a pressure ring state and an open state. When the settling plate is in the pressure ring state, the limiting portion is located on the side of the stop bar facing the opening, and the limiting portion abuts against the stop bar. When the settling plate is in the open state, the limiting portion is located on the side of the stop bar away from the opening, and the limiting portion abuts against the stop bar.

[0007] Furthermore, the settling plate also includes a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove. Along the direction perpendicular to the preset plane, the distance between the first limiting groove and the preset plane is smaller than the distance between the second limiting groove and the preset plane.

[0008] Furthermore, the settling plate includes a settling plate body, a drive plate, and an extension plate. The pressure ring portion is located at the end of the settling plate body facing the opening. The drive plate is connected to the end of the settling plate body away from the pressure ring portion, and the drive plate extends at least partially outside the settling trough. The extension plate is connected to the end of the settling plate body away from the pressure ring portion, and the limiting portion is located at the end of the extension plate away from the drive plate.

[0009] Furthermore, an opening groove is formed in the extension plate, extending from the end of the extension plate away from the main body of the settling plate to the main body of the settling plate, and the opening groove penetrates the extension plate, so that the extension plate includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the limiting part is located in the first plate part, and the limiting part is located outside the opening groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting part is located in the second plate part, and the limiting part is located in the opening groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the settling structure also includes a guide rod, which is connected to the needle plate assembly; the pressure ring portion has a first guide groove, and the guide rod passes through both the settling groove and the first guide groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the settling structure also includes a guide member, which is installed on the needle plate assembly. A second guide groove is formed in the guide member, and the extension direction of the second guide groove is perpendicular to the preset plane. The pressure ring portion is at least partially located in the second guide groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the guide includes a mounting post, which is located at the end of the guide away from the opening along a direction perpendicular to a preset plane. The guide is mounted to the needle plate assembly via the mounting post.

[0015] Furthermore, the guide includes a slot, which is located at the end of the guide facing the opening and extends away from the opening along a direction perpendicular to the preset plane. The slot engages with the needle plate assembly.

[0016] Secondly, this application also provides an installation tool for a settling plate. The installation tool is used to install the settling plate of a settling structure. The installation tool has a connecting groove and a positioning groove, which are spaced apart. When the installation tool is used to install the settling plate, the needle plate assembly is at least partially inserted into the connecting groove, and the settling plate is at least partially inserted into the positioning groove, so as to install the settling plate on the needle plate assembly.

[0017] By cooperating with the limiting part of the stop bar and the settling plate, the settling plate is kept in its current state. On the one hand, this reduces the dimensional accuracy requirements of the settling plate except for the limiting part, thus reducing the production cost of the settling plate. On the other hand, it can improve the stability of the settling plate in maintaining its current state, thereby improving the stability of the computerized flat knitting machine. It can also reduce the friction between the settling plate and other components, thus increasing the service life of the settling plate. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a side view of the settlement structure provided in this application. In this illustration, the settlement structure uses guide rods.

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a settlement structure, in which guide components are used.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part A of the settlement structure shown.

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of one implementation method of the settlement plate in the settlement structure shown.

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the settlement structure at point B.

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of the subsidence structure B shown, after the partial toothed plate is hidden.

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 Side view of the settlement structure shown.

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another implementation method of the settlement plate in the settlement structure shown.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating the use of the installation tool provided in this application.

[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 9The diagram shows the structure of the installation tool.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: Needle plate assembly 1, settling groove 101, needle plate 102, slot 1021, toothed plate groove 1022, main insert plate 103, connecting hole 1031, auxiliary insert plate 104, needle groove 105, toothed plate 106, through groove 1061, connecting post 107, stop bar 2, settling plate 3, pressure ring part 301, guide surface 3011, pressure ring surface 3012, groove 3013, limiting part 302, first limiting groove 303, second limiting groove 304, settling plate body 305, waist Hole 3051, drive plate 306, extension plate 307, opening groove 3071, first plate part 3072, second plate part 3073, first guide groove 308, stepped surface 309, guide rod 4, guide member 5, second guide groove 501, mounting post 502, slot 503, knitting needle 6, hook head 601, needle tongue 602, installation tool 7, connecting groove 701, positioning groove 702, limiting surface 703, connecting plate 704, positioning post 7041, preset plane 10, opening 20. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] Firstly, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, as one implementation, this application provides a sinking structure for a computerized flat knitting machine. The computerized flat knitting machine includes two needle plate assemblies 1, multiple knitting needles 6, and multiple sinking structures. The needle plate assemblies 1 are used to accommodate the knitting needles 6 and guide the movement of the knitting needles 6. The knitting needles 6 are used to hook the yarn into loops, thereby facilitating the formation of fabric. The sinking structures are used to press down on the hooked fabric to assist the knitting needles 6 in unhooking and ensure the knitting stability of the computerized flat knitting machine.

[0032] Define a preset plane 10 in the height direction of a parallel computer flat knitting machine. Two needle plate assemblies 1 are symmetrical about the preset plane 10. An opening 20 is formed between the two needle plate assemblies 1. Knitting needles 6 are movably mounted on the needle plate assemblies 1. By moving the knitting needles 6, the yarn located at the top of the opening 20 is hooked by the knitting needles 6, so that the yarn forms loops and is knitted to form a fabric. The fabric is formed in the opening 20 and output from the bottom of the opening 20.

[0033] Specifically, the needle plate assembly 1 includes a needle plate 102, a main insert plate 103 and a secondary insert plate 104. A slot 1021 is formed on the needle plate 102. The main insert plate 103 and the secondary insert plate 104 are respectively inserted into the slot 1021, and the main insert plate 103 and the secondary insert plate 104 are spaced apart.

[0034] A needle groove 105 is formed between adjacent main insert plate 103 and secondary insert plate 104. The needle groove 105 passes through the needle plate assembly 1 towards the preset plane 10, so that the knitting needle 6 can be slidably installed in the needle groove 105, and the knitting needle 6 can move towards the opening 20 and away from the opening 20.

[0035] Along the extension direction of the needle groove 105, the size of the main insert plate 103 is larger than that of the secondary insert plate 104, and there is a certain distance between the end of the secondary insert plate 104 facing the opening 20 and the opening 20, so that a settling groove 101 is formed between adjacent main insert plates 103. The settling groove 101 is located at the end of the needle plate assembly 1 near the preset plane 10.

[0036] The needle plate assembly 1 also includes a toothed piece 106. A toothed piece groove 1022 is formed on the needle plate 102. The toothed piece groove 1022 is connected to the slot 1021 where the main insert plate 103 is located. The toothed piece 106 is installed in the toothed piece groove 1022. The toothed piece 106 is used to block the fabric formed by the computer flat knitting machine to ensure that the fabric can be stably output from the needle plate assembly 1.

[0037] It should be noted that an opening 20 is formed between the toothed plates 106 on the two needle plate assemblies 1. Specifically, the toothed plates 106 include toothed surfaces close to the preset plane 10, and the opening 20 is formed between the toothed surfaces of the toothed plates 106 located on both sides of the preset plane 10.

[0038] The settling structure includes a stop bar 2 and a settling plate 3. The settling plate 3 is used to press down on the hooked fabric to assist the knitting needle 6 in unhooking and ensure the knitting stability of the computer flat knitting machine. The stop bar 2 is used to stop the settling plate 3 so that the settling plate 3 maintains its current state.

[0039] The stop bar 2 is installed on the main insert plate 103 of the needle plate assembly 1, and the stop bar 2 is set through the main insert plate 103 so that the stop bar 2 at least partially extends into the settling tank 101.

[0040] The settling plate 3 is oscillatingly mounted on the settling tank 101. The settling plate 3 oscillates to press down the fabric, thereby facilitating the unwinding of the knitting needle 6.

[0041] like Figure 3As shown, it should be noted that the knitting needle 6 includes a hook head 601 and a needle tongue 602. The hook head 601 is used to hook the yarn, and the needle tongue 602 is used to close or open the hook head 601. When the hook head 601 is closed, the knitting needle 6 is used to hook the yarn into the loop that has been formed on the fabric. When the hook head 601 is open, the knitting needle moves toward the opening 20, and the yarn located in the hook head 601 moves to the outside of the hook head 601, realizing the unwinding of the knitting needle 6. The knitting needle 6 further moves toward the opening 20 to facilitate hooking new yarn.

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, the settling sheet 3 has a pressure ring portion 301 and a limiting portion 302. The pressure ring portion 301 is used to press down the fabric, and the limiting portion 302 is used to limit the settling sheet 3, so that the settling sheet 3 maintains its current state. This can reduce the dimensional accuracy requirements of the settling sheet 3 except for the limiting portion 302, thereby reducing the production cost of the settling sheet 3.

[0043] The pressure ring 301 is located at the end of the settling plate 3 facing the opening 20.

[0044] The limiting part 302 is located at the end of the settling piece 3 away from the opening 20, and the limiting part 302 at least partially abuts against the stop bar 2. The relative position of the settling piece 3 is locked by the cooperation of the stop bar 2 and the limiting part 302, thereby improving the stability of the settling piece 3 in maintaining its current state and thus improving the stability of the computer flat knitting machine.

[0045] The settling plate 3 swings, which allows the settling plate 3 to have a pressed ring state and an open state.

[0046] When the sinker 3 is in the pressing state, the pressing part 301 of the sinker 3 presses down on the fabric so that the knitting needle 6 can unwind. At the same time, the limiting part 302 is located on the side of the stop bar 2 facing the opening 20, and the limiting part 302 abuts against the stop bar 2.

[0047] When the sinker 3 is in the pressure ring state, it abuts against the stop bar 2 through the limiting part 302, which can prevent the sinker 3 from swinging, thereby preventing the pressure ring part 301 from lifting and ensuring the stability of the needle 6 leaving the ring.

[0048] When the sinker 3 is in the open state, the sinker 3 is raised, causing the pressure ring 301 to separate from the fabric, thus preventing the pressure ring 301 from pressing down on the fabric and increasing the resistance during the looping process of the yarn hooked by the knitting needle 6. At the same time, the limiting part 302 is located on the side of the stop bar 2 away from the opening 20, and the limiting part 302 abuts against the stop bar 2.

[0049] When the sinker 3 is in the open state, it abuts against the stop bar 2 through the limiting part 302, which can prevent the sinker 3 from swinging, thereby preventing the pressure ring part 301 from pressing down and ensuring the stability of yarn loop formation.

[0050] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the directions of up, down, left, and right are defined as shown in the figure. The height direction of the computerized flat knitting machine is... Figure 1 The vertical direction shown is parallel to the preset plane 10. Figure 1 The vertical direction is shown. The direction perpendicular to the preset plane 10 is... Figure 1 The left and right directions are shown.

[0051] As one implementation, the settling plate 3 also includes a first limiting groove 303 and a second limiting groove 304. Along the direction perpendicular to the preset plane 10, the distance between the first limiting groove 303 and the preset plane 10 is smaller than the distance between the second limiting groove 304 and the preset plane 10.

[0052] The first limiting groove 303 includes a first arc-shaped surface, and the second limiting groove 304 includes a second arc-shaped surface. The protrusion at the connection between the first arc-shaped surface and the second arc-shaped surface forms a limiting part 302.

[0053] When the settling plate 3 is in the pressure ring state, the stop rod 2 is engaged in the second limiting groove 304. The second limiting groove 304 further restricts the swing of the settling plate 3, preventing the settling plate 3 from swinging further away from the limiting part 302, and improving the positional stability of the settling plate 3 when it is in the pressure ring state.

[0054] When the settling plate 3 is in the open state, the stop bar 2 is engaged in the first limiting groove 303, and the first limiting groove 303 further restricts the swing of the settling plate 3, preventing the settling plate 3 from swinging further away from the limiting part 302, and improving the positional stability of the settling plate 3 when it is in the open state.

[0055] It should be noted that in this implementation, the stop bar 2 is cylindrical, and the radius of the first arc surface and the radius of the second arc surface are the same as the radius of the stop bar 2, so as to restrict the position of the settling plate 3 by cooperating with the stop bar 2 through the first limiting groove 303 and the second limiting groove 304.

[0056] like Figure 4 As shown, in one implementation, the settling plate 3 includes a settling plate body 305, a drive plate 306 and an extension plate 307, both of which are connected to the settling plate body 305.

[0057] Specifically, the pressure ring 301 is located at the end of the settling plate body 305 facing the opening 20, so as to press down the fabric through the pressure ring 301.

[0058] The drive plate 306 is connected to the end of the settling plate body 305 away from the pressure ring 301, and the drive plate 306 extends at least partially outside the settling tank 101.

[0059] Furthermore, the drive plate 306 extends at least partially above the settling tank 101, thereby facilitating contact between the external drive equipment and the drive plate 306, thereby causing the settling plate 3 to swing.

[0060] It should be noted that the drive plate 306 can extend toward the opening 20, thereby extending the drive plate 306 to the left or right side of the settling tank 101. This application describes the drive plate 306 as extending at least partially above the settling tank 101.

[0061] The extension plate 307 is connected to the end of the settling plate body 305 away from the pressure ring 301. The limiting part 302 is located at the end of the extension plate 307 away from the drive plate 306. The extension plate 307 is located in the settling trough 101 to prevent foreign objects from falling into the limiting part 302 and further improve the swing stability of the settling plate 3.

[0062] As one implementation, an opening groove 3071 is formed in the extension plate 307. The opening groove 3071 extends through the extension plate 307 from the end of the extension plate 307 away from the settling plate body 305 to the settling plate body 305, so that the extension plate 307 includes a first plate portion 3072 and a second plate portion 3073.

[0063] By setting the opening slot 3071, the thickness of the extension plate 307 can be reduced, which facilitates the deformation of the extension plate 307 and further facilitates the movement of the extension plate 307 relative to the stop bar 2, thereby allowing the settling plate 3 to switch between the pressure ring state and the open state.

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, in one implementation, the limiting part 302 is located in the first plate part 3072, and the limiting part 302 is located outside the opening groove 3071.

[0065] Specifically, the limiting part 302, the first limiting groove 303 and the second limiting groove 304 are all located above the first plate part 3072, so that the stop bar 2 can limit the relative position of the settling piece 3.

[0066] By setting the limiting part 302, the first limiting groove 303 and the second limiting groove 304 above the first plate part 3072, the assembly convenience of the stop bar 2 and the settling plate 3 is improved.

[0067] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in another implementation, the limiting part 302 is located in the second plate part 3073 and the limiting part 302 is located in the opening groove 3071.

[0068] Specifically, the limiting part 302, the first limiting groove 303 and the second limiting groove 304 are all located above the second plate part 3073. At the same time, the lower end face of the first plate part 3072 always abuts against the upper part of the stop bar 2, thereby improving the swing stability of the settling plate 3.

[0069] As one implementation method, two arc-shaped waist-shaped holes 3051 are formed on the main body 305 of the settling plate, and the centers of the trajectories of the two waist-shaped holes 3051 coincide, so that the settling plate 3 can swing around the center of the circle.

[0070] The needle plate assembly 1 also includes a connecting post 107, which passes through the settling tank 101 and the waist-shaped hole 3051, so that the settling plate 3 can be installed in the settling tank 101 through the connecting post 107. At the same time, the waist-shaped hole 3051 can move relative to the connecting post 107, so that the settling plate 3 can swing in the settling tank 101.

[0071] like Figure 1 As shown, as one implementation method, the settling structure also includes a guide rod 4, which is connected to the needle plate assembly 1.

[0072] Specifically, the guide rod 4 is disposed through the toothed plate 106, and the guide rod 4 extends at least partially into the gap between the toothed plates 106.

[0073] The pressure ring 301 has a first guide groove 308, and the guide rod 4 passes through both the settling tank 101 and the first guide groove 308.

[0074] The guide rod 4 limits the pressure ring part 301 to prevent it from deforming under external force, thereby ensuring that the pressure ring part 301 can stably press the fabric and improve the unwinding stability of the knitting needle 6.

[0075] It should be noted that the first guide groove 308 is also an arc-shaped waist-shaped hole, and the center of the trajectory of the first guide groove 308 coincides with the center of the trajectory of the two waist-shaped holes 3051.

[0076] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, as another implementation, the settling structure also includes a guide member 5, which is installed on the needle plate assembly 1. A second guide groove 501 is formed in the guide member 5. The extension direction of the second guide groove 501 is perpendicular to the preset plane 10. The pressure ring portion 301 is at least partially located in the second guide groove 501.

[0077] The pressure ring part 301 is guided by the second guide groove 501, thereby ensuring that the pressure ring part 301 can stably press the fabric and improve the unwinding stability of the knitting needle 6.

[0078] It should be noted that the settlement structure includes either guide rod 4 or guide component 5, and one of the two can be selected.

[0079] In this implementation, the guide member 5 includes a mounting post 502. Along the direction perpendicular to the preset plane 10, the mounting post 502 is located at the end of the guide member 5 away from the opening 20. The guide member 5 is installed in the toothed slot 1022 of the needle plate assembly 1 through the mounting post 502, thereby improving the installation convenience of the guide member 5.

[0080] In this implementation, the guide member 5 includes a slot 503. Along the direction perpendicular to the preset plane 10, the slot 503 is located at the end of the guide member 5 facing the opening 20 and extends away from the opening 20. The slot 503 engages with the toothed piece 106 of the needle plate assembly 1.

[0081] A through groove 1061 is formed on the toothed piece 106. The guide 5 is located in the through groove 1061, and the toothed piece 106 located at the edge of the through groove 1061 is at least partially engaged in the slot 503. The toothed piece 106 further fixes the position of the guide 5, improves the installation strength of the guide 5, and further prevents the pressure ring part 301 from deforming under the action of external force, thereby ensuring that the pressure ring part 301 can stably press the fabric and improve the uncoiling stability of the knitting needle 6.

[0082] In this implementation, the second guide groove 501 is provided so that the pressure ring part 301 can extend into the opening 20, thereby guiding the fabric through the pressure ring part 301.

[0083] As one implementation, the pressure ring part 301 includes a guide surface 3011 and a pressure ring surface 3012. The guide surface 3011 and the pressure ring surface 3012 are connected to form a groove 3013. The pressure ring surface 3012 is used to press down the fabric, and the groove 3013 is used to limit the loop at the top of the fabric, thereby further improving the unwinding stability of the knitting needle 6.

[0084] Along the direction perpendicular to the preset plane 10, the pressure ring surface 3012 is located at the end of the groove 3013 facing the preset plane 10, and the guide surface 3011 is located at the end of the groove 3013 away from the preset plane 10.

[0085] When the settling plate 3 is in the pressure ring state, the guide surface 3011 extends at least partially into the opening 20, and guides the fabric conveying through the guide surface 3011.

[0086] Secondly, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, as one implementation method, this application provides an installation tool for a settlement plate. The installation tool 7 is used to install the settlement plate 3 of the settlement structure, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the settlement plate 3.

[0087] Specifically, the installation tool 7 has multiple connecting slots 701 and multiple positioning slots 702. The connecting slots 701 and positioning slots 702 are spaced apart. The connecting slots 701 are used to position the installation tool 7 on the needle plate assembly 1, and the positioning slots 702 are used to position the sinker 3 and the needle plate assembly 1 so as to facilitate the installation of the sinker 3 into the needle plate assembly 1.

[0088] More specifically, the connecting groove 701 engages with the end of the main insert plate 103 facing the preset plane 10, thereby positioning and installing the installation tool 7 on the needle plate assembly 1.

[0089] When the installation tool 7 is used to install the settling plate 3, the main insert plate 103 of the needle plate assembly 1 is at least partially inserted into the connecting groove 701, so as to position and install the installation tool 7 on the needle plate assembly 1. Then, at least part of the settling plate 3 is inserted into the positioning groove 702 to install the settling plate 3 on the needle plate assembly 1, so as to connect the settling plate 3 and the main insert plate 103 through the connecting post 107. After the settling plate 3 is installed, the installation tool 7 is removed from the needle plate assembly 1.

[0090] As one implementation method, the installation tool 7 also has a limiting surface 703, which is perpendicular to the height direction of the computer flat knitting machine.

[0091] A stepped surface 309 is formed on one side of the settling plate 3.

[0092] When installing the settlement plate 3, the stepped surface 309 abuts against the limiting surface 703, thereby positioning the settlement plate 3 in the vertical direction, preventing the settlement plate 3 from swinging, and further improving the installation accuracy of the settlement plate 3.

[0093] As one implementation, the installation tool 7 also includes a connecting plate 704, on which two positioning posts 7041 are installed. At least a portion of the two positioning posts 7041 are inserted into the two connecting holes 1031 of the main insert plate 103 at the outermost position, thereby facilitating the fixing of the installation tool 7 onto the main insert plate 103, improving the ease of use of the installation tool 7, and ensuring the assembly accuracy of the installation tool 7 and the needle plate assembly 1, further improving the installation accuracy of the settling plate 3.

[0094] It should be noted that the positioning pin 7041 can be threaded onto the connecting plate 704, thereby improving the connection stability between the positioning pin 7041 and the connecting plate 704.

[0095] As one implementation method, the dimensions of the installation tool 7 in the direction of the vertical main insert plate 103 are basically the same as the dimensions of the vertical main insert plate 103 of the needle plate assembly 1, so that all the sinker pieces 3 required for the computer flat knitting machine can be installed on the needle plate assembly 1 through this installation tool 7, thereby improving the installation convenience of the sinker pieces 3.

[0096] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

[0097] Although embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A settling structure for a computerized flat knitting machine, the computerized flat knitting machine comprising: A needle plate assembly (1) defines a preset plane (10). The two needle plate assemblies (1) are symmetrical about the preset plane (10). The needle plate assembly (1) includes a settling groove (101), and the settling groove (101) is located at the end of the needle plate assembly (1) near the preset plane (10). An opening (20) is formed between the two needle plate assemblies (1). The settlement structure is characterized by comprising: A stop bar (2) is mounted on the needle plate assembly (1) and the stop bar (2) extends at least partially into the settling trough (101); Settling plate (3), the settling plate (3) is installed on the settling tank (101), the settling plate (3) has a pressure ring part (301) and a limiting part (302) formed on the settling plate (3), the pressure ring part (301) is located at the end of the settling plate (3) facing the opening (20), the limiting part (302) is located at the end of the settling plate (3) away from the opening (20), and the limiting part (302) at least partially abuts against the stop bar (2); The settling plate (3) has a pressed ring state and an open state; When the settling plate (3) is in the pressure ring state, the limiting part (302) is located on the side of the stop bar (2) facing the opening (20), and the limiting part (302) abuts against the stop bar (2); When the settling plate (3) is in the open state, the limiting part (302) is located on the side of the stop bar (2) away from the opening (20), and the limiting part (302) abuts against the stop bar (2).

2. The settling structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The settling plate (3) further includes a first limiting groove (303) and a second limiting groove (304). Along the direction perpendicular to the preset plane (10), the distance between the first limiting groove (303) and the preset plane (10) is smaller than the distance between the second limiting groove (304) and the preset plane (10).

3. The settling structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The settling plate (3) includes a settling plate body (305), a drive plate (306) and an extension plate (307), and the pressure ring (301) is located at the end of the settling plate body (305) facing the opening (20); The drive plate (306) is connected to the end of the settling plate body (305) away from the pressure ring (301), and the drive plate (306) extends at least partially outside the settling trough (101); The extension plate (307) is connected to the end of the settling plate body (305) away from the pressure ring (301), and the limiting part (302) is located at the end of the extension plate (307) away from the drive plate (306).

4. The settling structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, An opening groove (3071) is formed in the extension plate (307), extending from the end of the extension plate (307) away from the settling plate body (305) to the settling plate body (305). The opening groove (3071) penetrates the extension plate (307), so that the extension plate (307) includes a first plate portion (3072) and a second plate portion (3073).

5. The settling structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting part (302) is located in the first plate part (3072), and the limiting part (302) is located outside the opening groove (3071).

6. The settling structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting part (302) is located in the second plate part (3073), and the limiting part (302) is located in the opening groove (3071).

7. The settling structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The settling structure also includes a guide rod (4), which is connected to the needle plate assembly (1); The pressure ring (301) has a first guide groove (308), and the guide rod (4) passes through both the settling groove (101) and the first guide groove (308).

8. The settling structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The settling structure also includes a guide (5), which is installed on the needle plate assembly (1). A second guide groove (501) is formed in the guide (5). The extension direction of the second guide groove (501) is perpendicular to the preset plane (10). The pressure ring (301) is at least partially located in the second guide groove (501).

9. The settling structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guide (5) includes a mounting post (502) along a direction perpendicular to the preset plane (10). The mounting post (502) is located at the end of the guide (5) away from the opening (20). The guide (5) is mounted to the needle plate assembly (1) via the mounting post (502).

10. The settling structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The guide (5) includes a slot (503) along a direction perpendicular to the preset plane (10). The slot (503) is located at the end of the guide (5) facing the opening (20) and extends away from the opening (20). The slot (503) engages with the needle plate assembly (1).

11. A tool for installing settling plates, characterized in that, The installation tool (7) is used to install the settlement plate (3) of the settlement structure according to any one of claims 1-10. The installation tool (7) has a connecting groove (701) and a positioning groove (702), and the connecting groove (701) and the positioning groove (702) are spaced apart. When the installation tool (7) is used to install the settling plate (3), the needle plate assembly (1) is at least partially inserted into the connecting groove (701), and the settling plate (3) is at least partially inserted into the positioning groove (702) to install the settling plate (3) on the needle plate assembly (1).

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