A sock post-processing and shaping machine

Abstract

This invention discloses a sock post-processing and shaping machine, comprising a closed-loop guide rail with a processing station, a loading / unloading station, and a transfer station; a processing box is assembled to the processing station and integrates steam shaping equipment, drying equipment, and cooling equipment; loading units are continuously transported along the guide rail for putting socks on; a primary transmission component and a secondary transmission component drive the loading units at different workstations, with the loading unit density on the primary transmission component being greater than its density on the secondary transmission component; a differential transmission component is used to achieve differential operation between the two transmission components. This invention, through differential drive and the cooperation of the two transmission components, allows the loading units to maintain a larger distance at the loading / unloading station for easy sock putting and taking off, and a smaller distance at the processing station to improve shaping efficiency. It also features anti-derailment, adjustable sock spacing, and flip-over sock removal functions, significantly improving the overall performance and ease of operation of the equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sock production equipment technology, specifically a sock post-processing and shaping machine. Background Technology

[0002] After the socks are knitted, they typically require a post-treatment setting process to eliminate internal stress generated during the knitting process, prevent shrinkage or deformation after washing, ensure uniform size and specifications, improve the smoothness and luster of the sock surface, and enhance wearing comfort. Currently, sock post-treatment setting mainly relies on processes such as steam setting, drying, and cooling. The related equipment often uses a chain conveyor system to move the sock molds sequentially through each processing station.

[0003] In existing technology, sock post-processing and shaping equipment typically includes a closed-loop conveyor track, a processing box arranged along the track (integrating steam shaping, drying, and cooling functions), and a loading unit for putting on socks. The loading unit continuously circulates on the track, sequentially completing operations such as putting on socks, steam shaping, drying, cooling, and removing socks. However, existing equipment has many shortcomings in practical applications.

[0004] During the transfer process, the spacing between adjacent loading units is fixed and usually small, which restricts the space for operators to put on and take off socks at the loading and unloading station, making the operation difficult, inefficient, and prone to errors.

[0005] In processing stations such as steam shaping, drying, and cooling, it is desirable to arrange the loading units as densely as possible to maximize processing capacity and ensure optimal processing efficiency. However, existing equipment cannot flexibly adjust the density of the loading units according to station requirements, thus limiting the overall processing efficiency of the equipment.

[0006] Existing equipment mostly uses a single transmission system to drive the loading unit throughout the entire process, making it difficult to achieve differentiated control of the loading unit's travel speed and arrangement density in different workstations, thus affecting the optimization of the overall production cycle.

[0007] The existing sock-supporting structures of loading units are mostly fixed or manually adjustable. The operation of putting on and taking off socks relies on manual assistance, which is cumbersome and makes it difficult to ensure that the socks maintain a uniform tension at each processing station, affecting the consistency of the shaping effect. Summary of the Invention

[0008] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings in the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide a sock post-processing and shaping machine that can realize differentiated arrangement of loading units in different work stations, facilitate loading and unloading operations, and improve processing efficiency, thereby overcoming the defects of the existing technology.

[0009] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to achieve the above objectives is: a sock post-processing and shaping machine, comprising:

[0010] The guide rail is configured as a closed loop structure, and the guide rail is provided with a processing station and a loading and unloading station, and a transfer station is provided at the processing station and the loading and unloading station;

[0011] A processing box is assembled at the processing station, and the processing box is equipped with a steam shaping device, a drying device, and a cooling device arranged in sequence.

[0012] A loading unit is assembled onto the guide rail and continuously transported along the guide rail. The loading unit is used to pack socks that are entering the post-processing stage.

[0013] A primary transmission component and a secondary transmission component are provided, which are combined with the guide rail. The primary transmission component is used to transport the loading units located at the processing station and the transfer station, and the secondary transmission component is used to transport the loading units located at the loading and unloading station. The arrangement density of the loading units on the primary transmission component is greater than the arrangement density on the secondary transmission component.

[0014] A differential transmission assembly, which drives the primary transmission assembly and the secondary transmission assembly to achieve differential operation.

[0015] Based on the above technical solutions, the following technical solutions are provided to ensure that the processing stations, loading and unloading stations, and transfer stations can be reasonably arranged on the guide rails.

[0016] The guide rail includes two sets of parallel transverse sections and two sets of parallel longitudinal sections. The transverse sections and longitudinal sections are connected by an arc section. The processing station and loading / unloading station are respectively arranged at the two sets of transverse sections, and the transfer station is arranged at the longitudinal section and the arc section.

[0017] Based on the above technical solutions, in order to ensure that the loading unit can be stably assembled and transported on the guide rail and to avoid derailment that could lead to production accidents, the following technical solutions are provided.

[0018] The guide rail is provided with an inner guide groove and an outer guide groove arranged along its own length direction; the loading unit includes a mounting base and an inner guide wheel and an outer guide wheel rotatably mounted on the loading unit. The mounting base is fixedly mounted with a vertically arranged inner mounting shaft and an outer mounting shaft. The inner guide wheel is rotatably mounted on the inner mounting shaft and is matched with the inner guide groove. The outer guide wheel is rotatably mounted on the outer mounting shaft and is matched with the outer guide groove.

[0019] Based on the above technical solutions, in order to achieve the matching combination of the primary transmission component and the guide rail, and to ensure that it can drive the loading unit to transmit stably, the following technical solutions are provided.

[0020] The primary transmission component includes multiple sets of guide sprockets A and transmission chains A that maintain a transmission connection with each set of guide sprockets A. The transmission chains A are arranged along the transverse section, longitudinal end, and arc section where the processing station and transfer station are located. The transmission chains A are equipped with a component A that maintains a uniform arrangement.

[0021] An action rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner mounting shaft. The action element A, driven by the transmission chain A, cooperates with the action rod and drives the loading unit to rotate at the processing station and the transfer station.

[0022] Based on the above technical solutions, in order to ensure the matching combination of the secondary transmission component and the guide rail, and to ensure that it can drive the loading unit to transmit stably, and at the same time cooperate with the primary transmission component to realize the switching of the transmission power of the loading unit, the following technical solutions are provided.

[0023] The secondary transmission assembly includes multiple sets of guide sprockets B and transmission chains B that maintain a transmission connection with each set of guide sprockets B. The transmission chains B are arranged along the transverse section where the loading and unloading station is located. The transmission chains B are equipped with actuating members B that maintain uniform arrangement. The arrangement gap of the actuating members A is smaller than the arrangement gap of the actuating members B. Under the drive of the transmission chains B, the actuating members B cooperate with the actuating rod and drive the loading unit to move at the loading and unloading station.

[0024] Based on the above technical solutions, in order to ensure that the differential transmission component can achieve power connection with the primary transmission component and the secondary transmission component, and drive the primary transmission component and the secondary transmission component to maintain differential operation, so as to realize the loading unit to be arranged according to the set requirements, the following technical solutions are provided.

[0025] The differential transmission assembly includes a geared motor, a drive shaft, a drive bevel gear A, and a drive bevel gear B. The geared motor is poweredly connected to the drive shaft. The drive bevel gear A and drive bevel gear B are both fixedly connected to the drive shaft. A set of guide sprockets A and a set of guide sprockets B are respectively fixedly connected to transmission bevel gear A and transmission bevel gear B. The transmission bevel gear A and transmission bevel gear B are respectively meshed with the drive bevel gear A and drive bevel gear B.

[0026] Based on the above technical solutions, in order to ensure that the loading unit can quickly and efficiently perform the operation of putting on and taking off socks, so as to achieve effective positioning of the socks, the following technical solutions are provided.

[0027] The loading unit further includes a connecting bracket, a fixed support rod, a movable support rod, a connecting rod A, and a return spring. The connecting bracket is assembled onto the mounting base, the fixed support rod is fixedly installed onto the connecting bracket, a guide pin is fixedly connected to the fixed support rod, the movable support rod is slidably inserted into the guide pin, a strip-shaped guide groove is formed on the fixed support rod, the top end of the connecting rod A is hinged to the movable support rod, the bottom end of the connecting rod A is assembled into the strip-shaped guide groove, and the two ends of the return spring are respectively connected to the bottom ends of the fixed support rod and the connecting rod A.

[0028] Based on the above technical solutions, the following technical solutions are provided to further facilitate the removal of socks that have undergone post-processing and shaping on the fixed and movable support rods.

[0029] The loading unit also includes a mounting bracket and a worm gear and worm shaft that maintain the matching assembly. The mounting bracket is fixedly mounted on the mounting base, the connecting bracket is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket, the worm gear is fixedly connected to the connecting bracket, and the worm shaft is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0030] Based on the above technical solutions, in order to ensure that the connecting bracket and its components can be flipped down in the sock removal area of ​​the loading and unloading station, and can be flipped up and reset after completion, the following technical solutions are provided.

[0031] A spur gear is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket. The spur gear is connected to the worm gear through a reversing bevel gear set. Two sets of transmission racks are arranged on the loading and unloading station to mesh with the spur gear.

[0032] Based on the above technical solutions, in order to effectively control the gap between the fixed support rod and the movable support rod at the loading and unloading station to facilitate the putting on and taking off of socks, the following technical solutions are provided.

[0033] A telescopic guide rod is slidably mounted on the connecting bracket. The top end of the telescopic guide rod is hinged to the bottom end of the connecting rod A via connecting rod B. A support wheel is rotatably mounted on the bottom end of the telescopic guide rod. Two sets of action guide rails that are matched with the support wheel are arranged on the loading and unloading station. The two sets of action guide rails are arranged in opposite directions, and one set of action guide rails is arranged between the two sets of transmission racks.

[0034] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0035] 1. By setting up primary and secondary transmission components, and cooperating with a differential transmission component to achieve differential operation between the two, the loading units, driven by the secondary transmission component at the loading and unloading stations, have a larger adjacent spacing, providing ample working space for operators to easily put on and take off socks. Conversely, at the processing and transfer stations, driven by the primary transmission component, the adjacent spacing is smaller, allowing for a denser arrangement of more socks within the limited space of the processing box, significantly improving the unit-time processing capacity of the steam setting, drying, and cooling equipment. This design effectively solves the problem in existing technologies where the density of loading units cannot be flexibly adjusted according to station requirements.

[0036] 2. The differential transmission assembly, through a geared motor, drive shaft, and matching bevel gear set, drives the primary and secondary transmission assemblies to operate at a set speed ratio. The difference in the spacing between the actuators on the transmission chain, in conjunction with the difference in operating speed, enables the loading unit to automatically and smoothly switch power sources between the two transmission assemblies at both ends of the loading and unloading station, avoiding power interference or jamming, and ensuring that the loading unit circulates continuously, stably, and efficiently on the closed-loop track.

[0037] 3. The guide rail is equipped with an inner guide groove and an outer guide groove. The loading unit is correspondingly equipped with an inner guide wheel and an outer guide wheel. The inner guide wheel has a lower wheel lip that fits into the bottom of the inner guide groove, and the outer guide wheel has an upper wheel lip that fits into the top of the outer guide groove. The upper and lower wheel lips act on the upper and lower sides of the guide rail, respectively, forming a bidirectional limiting effect. This effectively prevents the loading unit from derailing during high-speed operation or turning, significantly improving the stability and safety of the equipment operation.

[0038] 4. The fixed and movable support rods of the loading unit are connected by a connecting rod, a return spring, and a telescopic guide rod to form a spacing adjustment mechanism, with an auxiliary guide rail installed at the loading / unloading station. When the loading unit moves to the sock-putting or sock-removing area, the support wheel cooperates with the auxiliary guide rail to automatically overcome the resistance of the return spring, causing the movable support rod to move closer to the fixed support rod, reducing the sock-putting distance for quick sock-putting or sock-removing. After leaving the area, the return spring returns the support rod to its maximum spacing, evenly tensioning the socks to ensure a good shaping effect. Simultaneously, through the cooperation of a worm gear and transmission rack, the connecting bracket can automatically rotate downwards 180° in the sock-removing area, further facilitating sock removal. This design greatly reduces the difficulty and labor intensity of manual operation and improves loading / unloading efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail structure;

[0042] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the loading unit being assembled on the guide rail;

[0043] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0044] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the primary transmission component, the secondary transmission component and the differential transmission component;

[0045] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged detail diagram of part A in the middle;

[0046] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the power switching between the primary and secondary transmission components of the loading unit;

[0047] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the attitude of each group of loading units driven by the secondary transmission component at their respective positions.

[0048] Figure 10 A detailed schematic diagram showing the assembly of some components in the loading unit.

[0049] In the diagram: 1. Guide rail, 111. Processing station, 112. Loading / unloading station, 113. Transfer station, 121. Transverse section, 122. Longitudinal section, 123. Arc section, 131. Inner guide groove, 132. Outer guide groove, 141. Transmission rack, 142. Actuating guide rail, 2. Processing box, 3. Loading unit, 31. Mounting base, 311. Inner mounting shaft, 312. Outer mounting shaft, 313. Actuating rod, 321. Inner guide wheel, 322. Outer guide wheel, 331. Connecting bracket, 332. Fixed support rod, 3321. Guide pin, 3322. Strip guide groove, 333. Movable support rod, 334. Connecting rod A, 3 35 Return spring, 336 Telescopic guide rod, 337 Linkage B, 338 Support wheel, 341 Mounting bracket, 342 Worm gear, 343 Worm, 344 Transmission spur gear, 345 Reversing bevel gear set, 41 Primary transmission assembly, 411 Guide sprocket A, 412 Transmission chain A, 413 Actuator A, 414 Transmission bevel gear A, 42 Secondary transmission assembly, 421 Guide sprocket B, 422 Transmission chain B, 423 Actuator B, 424 Transmission bevel gear B, 5 Differential transmission assembly, 51 Gear motor, 52 Drive shaft, 53 Drive bevel gear A, 54 Drive bevel gear B. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0051] Example 1

[0052] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 A sock post-processing and shaping machine, comprising:

[0053] Guide rail 1 is configured as a closed loop structure. A processing station 111 and a loading / unloading station 112 are provided on the guide rail 1. A transfer station 113 is provided at the processing station 111 and the loading / unloading station 112.

[0054] Processing box 2 is assembled at processing station 111. Processing box 2 is equipped with steam shaping equipment, drying equipment and cooling equipment arranged in sequence.

[0055] Loading unit 3 is assembled onto guide rail 1 and continuously transported along guide rail 1. Loading unit 3 is used to pack socks that are entering the post-processing process.

[0056] The primary transmission component 41 and the secondary transmission component 42 are combined with the guide rail 1. The primary transmission component 41 is used to transfer the loading unit 3 located at the processing station 111 and the transfer station 113. The secondary transmission component 42 is used to transfer the loading unit 3 located at the loading and unloading station 112. The arrangement density of the loading unit 3 on the primary transmission component 41 is greater than the arrangement density on the secondary transmission component 42.

[0057] Differential transmission assembly 3 is used to drive primary transmission assembly 41 and secondary transmission assembly 42 to achieve differential operation.

[0058] Post-processing and shaping of socks is a key step after knitting. It eliminates internal stress during the knitting process, prevents shrinkage or deformation after washing, ensures uniform size, improves the smoothness and luster of the sock surface, and enhances wearing comfort.

[0059] The guide rail 1 is designed to stably support the loading units 3 arranged on it. The loading units 3 can put the socks to be processed on it at the loading and unloading station 112 for initial shaping. With the cooperation of the primary transmission component 41 and the secondary transmission component 42, the loading units 3 with socks are continuously transported to the upstream end of the processing box 2 through the transfer station 113. The post-processing shaping process of the socks is completed with the help of the steam shaping equipment, drying equipment and cooling equipment in the processing box 2.

[0060] Specifically, the steam setting equipment uses a pipeline system to spray saturated hot steam, dry hot air, and natural cold air onto the incoming socks. The steam setting equipment softens the fibers of the socks and eliminates internal stress, giving the socks their initial shape. The drying equipment removes the moisture from the steam setting process. As the moisture decreases and the temperature is maintained, the fiber shape is solidified. Finally, the cooling equipment rapidly cools the socks to keep the fibers clean and set, preventing the socks from shrinking and deforming.

[0061] After the above processing is completed, the socks are driven by the loading unit 3 and output from the downstream end of the processing box 2. After passing through the transfer station 113 on this side, they are transferred back to the loading and unloading station 112 to remove and sort the socks after the post-processing and shaping is completed from the loading unit 3. The loading unit 3 after removing the socks can reload the processed socks onto it to repeat the above shaping operation.

[0062] The function of the differential transmission assembly 3 is to drive the primary transmission assembly 41 and the secondary transmission assembly 42 to perform differential motion at a specific speed ratio, thereby enabling the loading unit 3 to switch its travel power between the primary transmission assembly 41 and the secondary transmission assembly 42 at the loading and unloading station 112, and to change the arrangement density of the loading unit 3.

[0063] When the loading unit 3 is transferred by the secondary transmission component 42 at the loading and unloading station 112, the arrangement gap between adjacent loading units 3 is relatively large to facilitate the loading and unloading of socks by the staff at this location. However, when the loading unit 3 is transferred by the primary transmission component 41 at the transfer station 113 and the processing station 111, the arrangement gap between adjacent loading units 3 is relatively small to allow more processed socks to undergo post-processing and shaping operations in the processing box 2.

[0064] Example 2

[0065] Please see Figures 1-5 To ensure that the processing station 111, loading and unloading station 112, and transfer station 113 can be reasonably arranged on the guide rail 1, the following technical solutions are provided.

[0066] The guide rail 1 includes two sets of parallel transverse sections 121 and two sets of parallel longitudinal sections 122. The transverse sections 121 and longitudinal sections 122 are connected by an arc section 123. The processing station 111 and the loading and unloading station 112 are respectively arranged at the two sets of transverse sections 121, and the transfer station 113 is arranged at the longitudinal section 122 and the arc section 123.

[0067] The combination of longitudinal section 122 and transverse section 121 can form a rectangular closed-loop structure. The arc-shaped section 123 can ensure that the loading unit 3 is smoothly transferred between transverse section 121 and longitudinal section 122, so that the loading unit 3 assembled on it can be stably circulated on the guide rail 1.

[0068] To ensure that the loading unit 3 can be stably assembled and transported on the guide rail 1, and to avoid derailment that could lead to production accidents, the following technical solution is provided.

[0069] The guide rail 1 is provided with an inner guide groove 131 and an outer guide groove 132 arranged along its own length direction; the loading unit 3 includes a mounting base 31 and an inner guide wheel 321 and an outer guide wheel 322 rotatably mounted on the loading unit 3. The mounting base 31 is fixedly mounted with a vertically arranged inner mounting shaft 311 and an outer mounting shaft 312. The inner guide wheel 321 is rotatably mounted on the inner mounting shaft 311 and is matched with the inner guide groove 131. The outer guide wheel 322 is rotatably mounted on the outer mounting shaft 312 and is matched with the outer guide groove 132.

[0070] Both the inner mounting shaft 311 and the outer mounting shaft 312 are fixed to the mounting base by nuts and extend downward to the bottom of the mounting base, so as to ensure that the inner guide wheel 321 and the outer guide wheel 322 can be mounted on the inner mounting shaft 311 and the outer mounting shaft 312 at the bottom of the mounting base in a relatively rotating manner.

[0071] The lower edge of the inner guide wheel is provided with a lower wheel lip that fits in contact with the bottom of the inner guide groove 131, while the upper edge of the outer guide wheel is provided with an upper wheel lip that fits in contact with the top of the outer guide groove 132. The upper wheel lip and the lower wheel lip act on the upper and lower sides of the guide rail 1 respectively, which can effectively prevent the loading unit 3 from derailing during the circulation process while ensuring the stable operation of the loading unit 3 in the guide rail 1.

[0072] Example 3

[0073] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 6-8 To achieve the matching combination of the primary transmission component 41 and the guide rail 1, and to ensure that it can drive the loading unit 3 to transmit stably, the following technical solution is provided.

[0074] The primary transmission component 41 includes multiple sets of guide sprockets A411 and transmission chains A412 that maintain transmission connection with each set of guide sprockets A411. The transmission chains A412 are arranged along the transverse section 121, longitudinal end, and arc section 123 where the processing station 111 and the transfer station 113 are located. The transmission chains A412 are equipped with a component A413 that maintains uniform arrangement.

[0075] An action rod 313 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner mounting shaft 311. The action element A413 cooperates with the action rod 313 under the drive of the transmission chain A412 and drives the loading unit 3 to rotate at the processing station 111 and the transfer station 113.

[0076] Under the action of the guide sprocket A411, the transmission chain A412 can be stably arranged along the transverse section 121, longitudinal section 122 and arc section 123 where the processing station 111 and the transfer station 113 are located. Under the guidance of the guide sprocket A411, it makes way for the transverse section 121 where the loading and unloading station 112 is located, so as to ensure that the secondary transmission component 42 is stably assembled here.

[0077] The actuating rod 313 is fixed to the bottom of the inner mounting shaft 311 and extends to the running path of the primary transmission assembly 41, while the actuating element is fixed to the chain link pin of the transmission chain A412 and runs synchronously with the transmission chain A412 to capture the guide rod provided on the loading unit 3, so as to drive the loading unit 3 to rotate stably at the transfer station 113 and the processing station 111.

[0078] To ensure the proper combination of the secondary transmission component 42 and the guide rail 1, and to ensure that it can drive the loading unit 3 to transmit stably, while cooperating with the primary transmission component 41 to switch the transmission power of the loading unit 3, the following technical solution is provided.

[0079] The secondary transmission component 42 includes multiple sets of guide sprockets B421 and transmission chains B422 that maintain transmission connection with each set of guide sprockets B421. The transmission chains B422 are arranged along the transverse section 121 where the loading and unloading station 112 is located. The transmission chains B422 are equipped with actuating members B423 to maintain uniform arrangement. The arrangement gap of the actuating members A413 is smaller than the arrangement gap of the actuating members B423. Under the drive of the transmission chains B422, the actuating members B423 cooperate with the actuating rod 313 and drive the loading unit 3 to move at the loading and unloading station 112.

[0080] Under the action of the guide wheel B, the transmission chain B422 can be stably arranged along the transverse section 121 where the loading and unloading station 112 is located. The action member B423 is fixed to the chain link pin of the transmission chain B422 and runs synchronously with the transmission chain B422 to capture the guide rod on the loading unit 3, thereby driving the loading unit 3 to move stably at the loading and unloading station 112.

[0081] The primary transmission component 41 and the secondary transmission component 42 are positioned at different heights so that there is a height difference in the arrangement of the active components A413 and B423, thereby avoiding spatial motion interference between them.

[0082] When the loading unit 3 is output from the processing box 2 and driven by the action A413 on the primary transmission assembly 41, it continues to run along the transfer station 113 to the upstream end of the loading and unloading station 112. It is then captured by the action B423 on the running secondary transmission assembly 42, and the secondary transmission assembly 42 drives the loading unit 3 to move to the downstream end of the loading and unloading station 112. At this time, the action A413 on the primary transmission assembly 41, driven by the transmission chain A412, gives way to the loading and unloading station 112 to prevent it from continuing to capture the action rod 313.

[0083] When the loading unit 3 runs to the downstream end of the loading and unloading station 112, the actuating element A413 recaptures the actuating rod 313 to drive the loading unit 3 to flow to the transfer station 113 and the processing station 111. At this time, the actuating element B423 on the secondary transmission component 42 runs under the drive of the transmission chain B422, canceling the capture effect on the actuating rod 313.

[0084] To ensure that the differential transmission assembly 5 can achieve power connection with the primary transmission assembly 41 and the secondary transmission assembly 42, and drive the primary transmission assembly 41 and the secondary transmission assembly 42 to maintain differential operation, so as to realize the loading unit 3 to be arranged according to the set requirements, the following technical solution is provided.

[0085] The differential transmission assembly 5 includes a geared motor 51, a drive shaft 52, a drive bevel gear A53, and a drive bevel gear B54. The geared motor 51 is poweredly connected to the drive shaft 52. The drive bevel gears A53 and B54 are both fixedly connected to the drive shaft 52. A transmission bevel gear A414 and a transmission bevel gear B424 are respectively fixedly connected to one set of guide sprockets A411 and B421. The transmission bevel gears A414 and B424 are meshed with the drive bevel gears A53 and B54, respectively.

[0086] When the geared motor 51 is working, it can drive the drive bevel gear A53 and drive bevel gear B54 to operate stably through the drive shaft 52, thereby driving the transmission bevel gear A414 and transmission bevel gear B424 to operate stably, so as to drive the first-stage transmission component 41 and the second-stage transmission component 42 to operate stably.

[0087] The operating speeds of the primary transmission assembly 41 and the secondary transmission assembly 42 can be controlled by designing the gear ratios of the transmission bevel gear A414 and the drive bevel gear A53, as well as the gear ratios of the transmission bevel gear B424 and the drive bevel gear B54. This ensures that the power can be switched between the loading units 3 at both ends of the loading / unloading station 112. Because the spacing between the actuators A413 and B423 is smaller than that between the actuators B423, the operating speed of the secondary transmission assembly 42 is greater than that of the primary transmission assembly 41. This ensures that the actuators A413 and B423, which pass through both ends of the loading / unloading station 112, are positioned to capture the actuator rod 313, thus achieving effective switching of the power source.

[0088] Example 4

[0089] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 , Figure 10 To ensure that the loading unit 3 can quickly and efficiently perform the putting on and taking off of socks in order to achieve effective positioning of the socks, the following technical solution is provided.

[0090] The loading unit 3 also includes a connecting bracket 331, a fixed support rod 332, a movable support rod 333, a connecting rod A334, and a return spring 335. The connecting bracket 331 is assembled onto the mounting base 31, the fixed support rod 332 is fixedly installed onto the connecting bracket 331, a guide pin 3321 is fixedly connected to the fixed support rod 332, the movable support rod 333 is slidably inserted into the guide pin 3321, a strip-shaped guide groove 3322 is provided on the fixed support rod 332, the top end of the connecting rod A334 is hinged to the movable support rod 333, the bottom end of the connecting rod A334 is assembled into the strip-shaped guide groove 3322, and the two ends of the return spring 335 are respectively connected to the bottom ends of the fixed support rod 332 and the connecting rod A334.

[0091] The connecting bracket 331 ensures that the fixed support rod 332 is stably assembled on it. The movable support rod 333 can adjust the gap between the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333 through sliding cooperation with the guide pin 3321. The connecting rod A334 can adjust the gap between the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333 by connecting and combining with the strip guide groove 3322 and the movable support rod 333 and controlling the position adjustment of the bottom end of the connecting rod A334 in the strip guide groove 3322.

[0092] When the gap between the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333 is reduced, it is convenient to put the socks on the support mold constructed by the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333, and it is also convenient to take the socks off after the post-processing operation is completed.

[0093] The reset spring 335 can effectively apply the elastic force to the bottom end of the connecting rod A334, so that the bottom end of the connecting rod A334 is always at the top of the strip guide groove 3322. This ensures that the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333 maintain the maximum gap arrangement, and the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333 can stretch the sock to a suitable tension to ensure the effective implementation of steam shaping, drying, cooling and other processes.

[0094] To further facilitate the removal of socks that have undergone post-processing and shaping on the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333, the following technical solution is provided.

[0095] The loading unit 3 also includes a mounting bracket 341 and a worm gear 342 and a worm 343 that maintain the matching assembly. The mounting bracket 341 is fixedly mounted on the mounting base 31, the connecting bracket 331 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 341, the worm gear 342 is fixedly connected to the connecting bracket 331, and the worm 343 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 341.

[0096] The connecting bracket 331 and its mounted fixed support rods 332 and movable support rods 333 are arranged upwards in the sock-wearing areas of the processing station 111, transfer station 113, and loading / unloading station 112 to facilitate sock-wearing and post-processing shaping operations. In the sock-removal area of ​​the loading / unloading station 112, the worm gear 342 can be driven to rotate by controlling the worm 343, thereby adjusting the connecting bracket 331 and its mounted fixed support rods 332 and movable support rods 333 to a downward-facing position to facilitate the quick removal of the socks placed on it.

[0097] The combination of worm 343 and worm wheel 342 has the characteristics of one-way self-locking and speed reduction and torque increase, which can drive the connecting bracket 331 and the components assembled on it to rotate stably. When the worm 343 is stationary, it can achieve one-way self-locking of worm wheel 342, thereby preventing the connecting bracket 331 from deflecting ineffectively in other parts.

[0098] Example 5

[0099] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 9 To ensure that the connecting bracket 331 and its components can be flipped down in the sock removal area of ​​the loading and unloading station 112 and then flipped back up after completion, the following technical solution is provided.

[0100] A transmission spur gear 344 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 341. The transmission spur gear 344 is connected to the worm gear 343 through the reversing bevel gear set 345. Two sets of transmission racks 141 that mesh with the transmission spur gear 344 are arranged on the loading and unloading station 112.

[0101] When the loading unit 3 passes the upstream transmission rack 141 driven by the primary transmission component 41, the transmission rack 141 cooperates with the transmission spur gear 344, thereby driving the transmission spur gear 344, the reversing bevel gear set 345 and the worm gear 343 to rotate stably. The worm gear 343 drives the worm wheel 342 and the connecting bracket 331 to rotate 180°, so that the connecting bracket 331 and the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333 on it are flipped to a downward arrangement to facilitate the removal of socks. After the removal of socks is completed, the loading unit 3 continues to run to the downstream transmission rack 141. The transmission rack 141 and the transmission spur gear 344 cooperate to drive the connecting bracket 331 and the mounting parts on it to flip back to a vertical upward arrangement to facilitate the putting on of socks.

[0102] To effectively control the gap between the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333 at the loading and unloading station 112, so as to facilitate the putting on and taking off of socks, the following technical solution is provided.

[0103] A telescopic guide rod 336 is slidably mounted on the connecting bracket 331. The top end of the telescopic guide rod 336 is hinged to the bottom end of the connecting rod A334 via the connecting rod B337. A support wheel 338 is rotatably mounted on the bottom end of the telescopic guide rod 336. Two sets of action guide rails 142 that are matched with the support wheel 338 are arranged on the loading and unloading station 112. The two sets of action guide rails 142 are arranged in opposite directions, and one set of action guide rails 142 is arranged between the two sets of transmission racks 141.

[0104] The two ends of the action guide rail 142 are designed as slanted transition ends, which can ensure that it can cooperate with the support wheel 338 and drive the support wheel 338 and the telescopic guide rod 336 to perform telescopic movement. When the loading unit 3 runs to the action guide rail 142 between the two sets of transmission racks 141, since the connecting bracket 331 of the sock removal area is in a downward state, the action guide rail 142 is below the corresponding support wheel 338. When the support wheel 338 moves upward through the action guide rail 142, it can pull the connecting rod A334 through the telescopic guide rod 336 and the connecting rod B337 to overcome the resistance of the return spring 335 and run in the strip guide groove 3322, thereby reducing the distance between the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333 to facilitate the sock removal operation.

[0105] Another set of action guide rails 142 is located in the sock-wearing area downstream of the loading and unloading station 112. Since the connecting bracket 331 here is in an upturned state, the action guide rail 142 is above the corresponding support wheel 338. When the support wheel 338 moves downward through the action guide rail 142, it can pull the connecting rod A334 through the telescopic guide rod 336 and the connecting rod B337 to overcome the resistance of the return spring 335 and run in the strip guide groove 3322, thereby reducing the distance between the fixed support rod 332 and the movable support rod 333 to facilitate the sock-wearing operation.

[0106] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0107] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A sock post-processing and shaping machine, characterized in that, include: Guide rail (1), the guide rail (1) is configured as a closed loop structure, the guide rail (1) is provided with a processing station (111) and a loading and unloading station (112), and a transfer station (113) is provided at the processing station (111) and the loading and unloading station (112). Processing box (2), the processing box (2) is assembled at the processing station (111), and the processing box (2) is provided with steam shaping equipment, drying equipment and cooling equipment arranged in sequence; Loading unit (3), which is assembled onto the guide rail (1) and continuously transported along the guide rail (1), is used to pack socks that are entering the post-processing process; A primary transmission component (41) and a secondary transmission component (42) are combined with the guide rail (1). The primary transmission component (41) is used to transport the loading unit (3) located at the processing station (111) and the transfer station (113). The secondary transmission component (42) is used to transport the loading unit (3) located at the loading and unloading station (112). The arrangement density of the loading unit (3) on the primary transmission component (41) is greater than the arrangement density on the secondary transmission component (42). Differential transmission assembly (3) is used to drive the first-level transmission assembly (41) and the second-level transmission assembly (42) to achieve differential operation.

2. The sock post-processing and shaping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rail (1) includes two sets of parallel transverse sections (121) and two sets of parallel longitudinal sections (122). The transverse sections (121) and longitudinal sections (122) are connected by an arc section (123). The processing station (111) and the loading and unloading station (112) are respectively arranged at the two sets of transverse sections (121). The transfer station (113) is arranged at the longitudinal section (122) and the arc section (123).

3. A sock post-processing and shaping machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide rail (1) is provided with an inner guide groove (131) and an outer guide groove (132) arranged along its own length direction; the loading unit (3) includes a mounting base (31) and a guide inner wheel (321) and a guide outer wheel (322) rotatably mounted on the loading unit (3). The mounting base (31) is fixedly mounted with a vertically arranged inner mounting shaft (311) and an outer mounting shaft (312). The guide inner wheel (321) is rotatably mounted on the inner mounting shaft (311) and is matched with the inner guide groove (131). The guide outer wheel (322) is rotatably mounted on the outer mounting shaft (312) and is matched with the outer guide groove (132).

4. A sock post-processing and shaping machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The primary transmission component (41) includes multiple sets of guide sprockets A (411) and transmission chains A (412) that maintain transmission connection with each set of guide sprockets A (411). The transmission chains A (412) are arranged along the transverse section (121), longitudinal end, and arc section (123) where the processing station (111) and transfer station (113) are located. The transmission chains A (412) are equipped with a component A (413) that maintains uniform arrangement. The bottom of the inner mounting shaft (311) is fixed with an action rod (313). The action member A (413) is driven by the transmission chain A (412) and cooperates with the action rod (313) to drive the loading unit (3) to rotate at the processing station (111) and the transfer station (113).

5. A sock post-processing and shaping machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The secondary transmission component (42) includes multiple sets of guide sprockets B (421) and transmission chains B (422) that maintain transmission connection with each set of guide sprockets B (421). The transmission chains B (422) are arranged along the transverse section (121) where the loading and unloading station (112) is located. The transmission chains B (422) are equipped with actuating members B (423) that maintain uniform arrangement. The arrangement gap of the actuating members A (413) is smaller than the arrangement gap of the actuating members B (423). Under the drive of the transmission chains B (422), the actuating members B (423) cooperate with the actuating rod (313) and drive the loading unit (3) to move at the loading and unloading station (112).

6. A sock post-processing and shaping machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The differential transmission assembly (5) includes a geared motor (51), a drive shaft (52), a drive bevel gear A (53), and a drive bevel gear B (54). The geared motor (51) is poweredly connected to the drive shaft (52). The drive bevel gear A (53) and the drive bevel gear B (54) are both fixedly connected to the drive shaft (52). A set of guide sprockets A (411) and a set of guide sprockets B (421) are respectively fixedly connected to a transmission bevel gear A (414) and a transmission bevel gear B (424). The transmission bevel gear A (414) and the transmission bevel gear B (424) are respectively meshed with the drive bevel gear A (53) and the drive bevel gear B (54).

7. A sock post-processing and shaping machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The loading unit (3) further includes a connecting bracket (331), a fixed support rod (332), a movable support rod (333), a connecting rod A (334), and a return spring (335). The connecting bracket (331) is assembled onto the mounting base (31). The fixed support rod (332) is fixedly installed onto the connecting bracket (331). A guide pin (3321) is fixedly connected to the fixed support rod (332). The movable support rod (333) is slidably inserted into the guide pin (3321). A strip-shaped guide groove (3322) is provided on the fixed support rod (332). The top end of the connecting rod A (334) is hinged to the movable support rod (333). The bottom end of the connecting rod A (334) is assembled into the strip-shaped guide groove (3322). The two ends of the return spring (335) are respectively connected to the bottom ends of the fixed support rod (332) and the connecting rod A (334).

8. A sock post-processing and shaping machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The loading unit (3) further includes a mounting bracket (341) and a worm gear (342) and a worm (343) that maintain the matching assembly. The mounting bracket (341) is fixedly mounted on the mounting base (31), the connecting bracket (331) is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket (341), the worm gear (342) is fixedly connected to the connecting bracket (331), and the worm (343) is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket (341).

9. A sock post-processing and shaping machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: A transmission spur gear (344) is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket (341). The transmission spur gear (344) is connected to the worm gear (343) through a reversing bevel gear set (345). Two sets of transmission racks (141) that mesh with the transmission spur gear (344) are arranged on the loading and unloading station (112).

10. A sock post-processing and shaping machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: A telescopic guide rod (336) is slidably mounted on the connecting bracket (331). The top end of the telescopic guide rod (336) is hinged to the bottom end of the connecting rod A (334) through the connecting rod B (337). A support wheel (338) is rotatably mounted on the bottom end of the telescopic guide rod (336). Two sets of action guide rails (142) that are matched with the support wheel (338) are arranged on the loading and unloading station (112). The two sets of action guide rails (142) are arranged in opposite directions. One set of action guide rails (142) is arranged between the two sets of transmission racks (141).

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