Garment hanging and exit device and its garment production line

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of garment production line technology, and in particular to a garment hanging and exiting device and its garment production line. The garment hanging and exiting device includes a transport frame, a hanger assembly, and a drive module. The transport frame extends toward the main production line pole. The hanger assembly is mounted on the transport frame and can move along the length of the transport frame. The drive module includes a mounting base, a drive component, a first link, a second link, and a positioning unit. The drive component can drive the first link to rotate, and the first link drives the second link to move from a first position to a second position, forming a first stroke trajectory and a second stroke trajectory between the first and second positions. The second link abuts against the hanger assembly in the first stroke trajectory and disengages from the hanger assembly in the second stroke trajectory, while also avoiding the hanger assembly located in the first position in the second stroke trajectory. Its advantage is that the second link can avoid the hanger assembly in the second stroke trajectory, preventing interference with the hanger assembly and thus preventing it from shaking and falling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of garment production line technology, and in particular to a garment hanging and exiting device and its garment production line. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the garment industry, more and more companies have adopted assembly line production methods, and garment hanging and exiting devices can improve the transportation efficiency of finished garments, and their application is becoming more and more widespread.

[0003] Existing garment hanging and exit devices typically include a lifting module and a transport frame. The lifting module lifts the hangers onto the transport frame, where they move along the frame under their own weight and eventually slide freely onto the main pole of the production line. However, because the weights of the clothes hanging below the hangers vary, the hangers of different weights fall onto the main pole at different times and positions. This can lead to uneven distribution of hangers on the main pole, with some areas densely packed and others sparsely packed, severely affecting the normal operation of the production line.

[0004] Therefore, some garment hanging and exiting devices are equipped with drive modules to move the hangers. By controlling the driving frequency of the drive module, the hangers can be placed more evenly on the main pole of the production line. However, after the drive module completes one push, it is easy to collide with the next arriving hanger during the return process, causing the hanger to shake or even fall. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a garment hanging exit device.

[0006] A garment hanging and exiting device includes: a transport frame extending toward the main pole of the production line; a garment hanger assembly mounted on the transport frame and movable along the length of the transport frame; and a drive module including a mounting base, a drive component, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, and a positioning unit. The mounting base is connected to the transport frame, the drive component is mounted on the mounting base and connected to the first connecting rod, the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod, and the positioning unit is fixed on the mounting base and connected to the second connecting rod. The drive component drives the first connecting rod to rotate, and the first connecting rod moves the second connecting rod from a first position to a second position, forming a first travel trajectory and a second travel trajectory between the first and second positions. The second connecting rod abuts against the garment hanger assembly in the first travel trajectory, disengages from the garment hanger assembly in the second travel trajectory, and avoids the garment hanger assembly located at the first position in the second travel trajectory.

[0007] With this setup, the hanger assembly, including the garment, moves on a transport rack that extends towards the main production line pole. Therefore, the hanger assembly eventually moves onto the main production line pole, which remains operational. The hanger assembly follows the main production line pole to the next stage of the production line process. The drive unit in the drive module provides power to the first and second links. Because the drive unit is fixed in position, the first link rotates with the drive unit and is rotatably connected to the second link. Therefore, relative rotation occurs between the first and second links. Since the second link is connected to the positioning unit, the positioning unit can restrict the movement path of the second link. Thus, the second link can form a first stroke trajectory and a second stroke trajectory. The second stroke trajectory is irregular and avoids the hanger assembly.

[0008] In one embodiment, the positioning unit includes a rotating seat and a slider shaft. The rotating seat is rotatably connected to the mounting base, the slider shaft is fixedly connected to the rotating seat, and the second connecting rod is slidably connected to the slider shaft and is movable relative to the slider shaft.

[0009] In one embodiment, a groove is provided on the slider shaft, and the second connecting rod is disposed in the groove and is capable of moving along the groove.

[0010] In one embodiment, the mounting base includes a top plate, a side plate, and a bottom plate, the top plate and the bottom plate being spaced apart and connected through the side plate, the driving component being mounted on the top plate, and the rotating seat being rotatably connected to the bottom plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the positioning unit includes a third link, one end of which is rotatably connected to the second link and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the mounting base.

[0012] In one embodiment, the third link is located on the side of the first link closer to the transport frame and is spaced apart from the first link, and the third link is connected to the middle of the second link.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first link, the second link, and the third link are all located on the same side of the mounting base, and the drive member is located on the other side of the mounting base.

[0014] In one embodiment, the garment hanging and exiting device further includes a stop assembly connected to the transport frame and capable of stopping the connection of the moving part on the transport frame;

[0015] The stop assembly stops the movement of the hanger assembly when the second link is in the second travel trajectory; and releases the stop on the hanger assembly when the second link is in the first travel trajectory.

[0016] In one embodiment, the stop assembly includes a drive source, a first stop unit, and a second stop unit. The drive source is connected to the first stop unit, and the first stop unit is connected to the second stop unit. The drive source is capable of driving one of the first stop unit and the second stop unit to extend into the movement path of the hanger assembly, and the other to leave the movement path of the hanger assembly.

[0017] The present invention also provides a garment production line, including the garment hanging and exiting device as described above.

[0018] Compared to existing technologies, this invention, by setting up a driving component, a first link, a second link, and a positioning unit, provides power to the first and second links in the driving module. Since the position of the driving component is fixed, the first link rotates with the driving component and is rotatably connected to the second link, so relative rotation also occurs between the first and second links. Furthermore, since the second link is connected to the positioning unit, the positioning unit can restrict the movement path of the second link. Therefore, the second link can form a first stroke trajectory and a second stroke trajectory, and the second stroke trajectory is irregular and avoids the clothes hanger assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first embodiment of the garment hanging exit device provided by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the drive module of a first embodiment of the garment hanging exit device provided by the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 A top view of a first embodiment of the garment hanging exit device provided by the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram from another angle of Embodiment 1 of the garment hanging exit device provided by the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of the garment hanging exit device provided by the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the drive module of Embodiment 2 of the garment hanging exit device provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a top view of a second embodiment of the garment hanging exit device provided by the present invention.

[0026] The symbols in the diagram represent the following meanings:

[0027] 100. Garment hanging and exit device; 101. Production line main rod; 10. Transport rack; 20. Garment hanger assembly; 30. Drive module; 31. Mounting base; 311. Top plate; 312. Side plate; 313. Bottom plate; 32. Drive component; 33. First connecting rod; 34. Second connecting rod; 35. Positioning unit; 351. Rotating seat; 352. Sliding shaft; 3521. Slide groove; 353. Third connecting rod; 40. Stop assembly; 41. Drive source; 42. First stop unit; 43. Second stop unit. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] It should be noted that when a mechanism is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another mechanism, it can be directly on the other mechanism or there may be an intervening mechanism. When a mechanism is considered to be "connected to" another mechanism, it can be directly connected to the other mechanism or there may be an intervening mechanism. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0033] This invention provides a garment hanging and exiting device 100. Through the cooperation of the stop component 40 and the drive module 30, the hanger components 20 are ensured to fall onto the main production line 101 at consistent time intervals and positions according to a preset fixed time, thus completing the exiting action. This avoids transporting multiple hanger components 20 to the same position on the main production line 101, which would affect the operation of the production line. Furthermore, the second connecting rod 34 has a first stroke guide that can push the hanger components 20 to move and a second stroke trajectory that avoids the hanger components 20, so that the drive module 30 will not interfere with the hanger components 20 during reciprocating motion, causing the hanger components 20 to shake or even fall.

[0034] Please see Figures 1-7 The garment hanging and exiting device 100 includes a transport frame 10, a hanger assembly 20, and a drive module 30. The transport frame 10 extends toward the main production line 101. The hanger assembly 20 is mounted on the transport frame 10 and can move along the length of the transport frame 10. The drive module 30 includes a mounting base 31, a drive component 32, a first connecting rod 33, a second connecting rod 34, and a positioning unit 35. The mounting base 31 is connected to the transport frame 10. The drive component 32 is mounted on the mounting base 31 and connected to the first connecting rod 33. The first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34 are connected... 4. Rotary connection: The positioning unit 35 is fixed on the mounting base 31 and connected to the second link 34; wherein, the driving member 32 can drive the first link 33 to rotate, the first link 33 drives the second link 34 to move from the first position to the second position, and forms a first stroke trajectory and a second stroke trajectory between the first position and the second position. The second link 34 abuts against the hanger assembly 20 in the first stroke trajectory, disengages from the hanger assembly 20 in the second stroke trajectory, and avoids the hanger assembly 20 located in the first position in the second stroke trajectory.

[0035] Thus, the hanger assembly 20, including the garment, moves on the transport rack 10, which extends toward the main production line pole 101. Therefore, the hanger assembly 20 eventually moves onto the main production line pole 101, which remains operational. The hanger assembly 20 follows the main production line pole 101 to the next stage of the production line. The drive unit 32 in the drive module 30 provides power to the first link 33 and the second link 34. Since the position of the drive unit 32 is fixed, the first link 33 rotates with the drive unit 32 and is rotatably connected to the second link 34. Therefore, relative rotation also occurs between the first link 33 and the second link 34. Because the second link 34 is connected to the positioning unit 35, the positioning unit 35 can restrict the movement path of the second link 34. Therefore, the second link 34 can form a first stroke trajectory and a second stroke trajectory, with the second stroke trajectory being irregular and avoiding the hanger assembly 20.

[0036] It should be explained that in the first position, the second link 34 is in contact with the hanger assembly 20, and in the second position, the second link 34 is disengaged from the hanger assembly 20. Therefore, in the first stroke trajectory of the second link 34 moving from the first position to the second position, the second link 34 abuts against the hanger assembly 20 and pushes the hanger assembly 20 towards the main production line rod 101. In the second stroke trajectory of the second link 34 returning from the second position to the first position, the second link 34 disengages from the hanger assembly 20. Furthermore, to improve efficiency, after the second link 34 pushes away the previous hanger assembly 20, the next hanger assembly 20 will be lifted and moved onto the transport rack 10, and then slide back to the first position under gravity to await the drive of the drive module 30. Therefore, in the second stroke trajectory, the second link 34 avoids the hanger assembly 20 located in the first position, thus preventing interference with the hanger assembly 20 and avoiding any shaking or falling of the hanger assembly 20.

[0037] To keep the hanger assembly 20 in the first position, the garment hanging and exiting device 100 also includes a stop assembly 40, which is connected to the transport frame 10 and can stop the connection of the moving part on the transport frame 10; the stop assembly 40 stops the movement of the hanger assembly 20 when the second link 34 is in the second stroke trajectory; and releases the stop on the hanger assembly 20 when the second link 34 is in the first stroke trajectory.

[0038] Furthermore, the stop assembly 40 includes a drive source 41, a first stop unit 42, and a second stop unit 43. The drive source 41 is connected to the first stop unit 42, and the first stop unit 42 is connected to the second stop unit 43. The drive source 41 can drive one of the first stop unit 42 and the second stop unit 43 to extend into the movement path of the hanger assembly 20, and the other to leave the movement path of the hanger assembly 20. Thus, when the first stop unit 42 extends into the moving path of the hanger assembly 20 within the transport rack 10, it can stop the hanger assembly 20. Similarly, the second stop unit 43 can also extend into the transport rack 10 to stop the hanger assembly 20. Since the first stop unit 42 and the second stop unit 43 are installed in different positions, they can stop the hanger assembly 20 at different positions. Therefore, when multiple hanger assemblies 20 enter the transport rack 10, at least one hanger assembly 20 will be stopped at the position corresponding to the first stop unit 42, and at least another... The hanger assembly 20 is stopped at the position corresponding to the second stop unit 43. After one of the first stop unit 42 and the second stop unit 43 leaves the movement path of the hanger assembly 20 in the transport rack 10, the hanger assembly 20 stopped by one of them will be pushed forward by the drive module 30, while the hanger assembly 20 stopped by the other will continue to move forward. When the latter hanger assembly 20 is released and moves forward, the former has also re-entered the movement path in the transport rack 10 to stop. Therefore, the stop assembly 40 configured in this way can realize the exit of the hanger assembly 20 one by one and improve the transportation efficiency.

[0039] It should be explained that the specific trajectory lines of the first and second stroke trajectories are directly related to the dimensions of the first link 33 and the second link 34. When the lengths of the first link 33 and the second link 34 change, the first and second stroke trajectories will change accordingly. In other embodiments, the first and second stroke trajectories can also be regular circular arcs, as long as they can avoid the hanger assembly 20 at the first position.

[0040] The positioning unit 35 serves to connect the second link 34 and needs to be able to rotate relative to the mounting base 31. Therefore, it is an important component for forming the second stroke trajectory. In this invention, the positioning unit 35 has two implementation schemes, which will be described in detail here.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] Please see Figures 1-4The positioning unit 35 includes a rotating seat 351 and a slider shaft 352. The rotating seat 351 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 31, and the slider shaft 352 is fixedly connected to the rotating seat 351. The second connecting rod 34 is slidably connected to the slider shaft 352 and can move relative to the slider shaft 352. Thus, the rotating seat 351 can rotate relative to the mounting base 31 around its own axis, while the slider shaft 352 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 31 and therefore rotates synchronously with the rotating seat 351. Therefore, when the second connecting rod 34 moves under the driving action of the driving member 32, a part of it will inevitably be confined to the position of the rotating seat 351, and the second connecting rod 34 can rotate freely.

[0043] A groove 3521 is provided on the slider shaft 352, and the second connecting rod 34 is disposed in the groove 3521 and can move along the groove 3521. In this way, the second connecting rod 34 can rotate freely in the groove 3521, and therefore can move relative to the slider shaft 352, that is, relative to the rotating seat 351.

[0044] In other embodiments, the second connecting rod 34 and the slider shaft 352 can also achieve sliding engagement in other ways. For example, a protrusion can be provided on the slider shaft 352, and a mating groove can be opened on the second connecting rod 34 along its length direction. The protrusion is embedded in the mating groove and slidably connected with the mating groove, which can also achieve the above-mentioned sliding engagement connection relationship.

[0045] Mounting base 31 includes a top plate 311, a side plate 312, and a bottom plate 313. The top plate 311 and the bottom plate 313 are spaced apart and connected by the side plate 312. The driving component 32 is mounted on the top plate 311, and the rotating base 351 is rotatably connected to the bottom plate 313. In this way, interference between the driving component 32 and the first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34 can be avoided.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] Please see Figures 5-7 In this embodiment, the positioning unit 35 includes a third link 353. One end of the third link 353 is rotatably connected to the second link 34, and the other end is rotatably connected to the mounting base 31. Thus, the third link 353 can restrict the movement trajectory of the second link 34. The distance between the part connecting the second link 34 and the third link 353 and the distance between the end connecting the third link 353 and the mounting base 31 are different, forming a three-bar structure. During the circumferential rotation of the first link 33 driven by the driving member 32, the second link 34 remains at the position pointing towards the transport frame 10 due to the limiting effect of the third link 353, thereby forming a second stroke trajectory. Furthermore, the third link 353 can also distribute the stress on the second link 34. By using the lever arm ratio of the linkage mechanism, the driving torque of the motor can be increased, eliminating the need for a reduction gear and reducing costs.

[0048] The third link 353 is located on the side of the first link 33 near the transport frame 10 and is spaced apart from the first link 33. The third link 353 is connected to the middle of the second link 34. Thus, the third link 353 provides better support for the second link 34, and the stress distribution between the second link 34 and the third link 353 is more even. The closer the third link 353 is to the end of the second link 34 furthest from the first link 33, the smaller the range of motion of the second link 34; conversely, the closer it is to the end of the second link 34 closest to the first link 33, the larger the range of motion of the second link 34. In this embodiment, connecting it to the middle of the second link 34 allows the second stroke trajectory to be suitable for most sizes of the hanger assembly 20.

[0049] The first link 33, the second link 34, and the third link 353 are all located on the same side of the mounting base 31, while the drive member 32 is located on the other side of the mounting base 31. This prevents the drive member 32 from interfering with the movement of the first link 33, the second link 34, and the third link 353.

[0050] The present invention also provides a garment production line, including the garment hanging and exiting device 100 as described above.

[0051] Compared to existing technologies, this invention, by setting up a driving component 32, a first connecting rod 33, a second connecting rod 34, and a positioning unit 35, provides power to the first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34 in the driving module 30. Since the position of the driving component 32 is fixed, the first connecting rod 33 rotates with the driving component 32 and is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod 34. Therefore, relative rotation also occurs between the first connecting rod 33 and the second connecting rod 34. Furthermore, since the second connecting rod 34 is connected to the positioning unit 35, the positioning unit 35 can restrict the movement path of the second connecting rod 34. Therefore, the second connecting rod 34 can form a first stroke trajectory and a second stroke trajectory, and the second stroke trajectory is irregular and avoids the clothes hanger assembly 20.

[0052] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0053] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A garment hanging outbound device, comprising: include: The transport frame (10) extends toward the main pole (101) of the production line; A clothes hanger assembly (20) is mounted on the transport rack (10) and is movable along the length of the transport rack (10); The drive module (30) includes a mounting base (31), a drive component (32), a first connecting rod (33), a second connecting rod (34), and a positioning unit (35). The mounting base (31) is connected to the transport frame (10). The drive component (32) is mounted on the mounting base (31) and connected to the first connecting rod (33). The first connecting rod (33) is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod (34). The positioning unit (35) is fixed on the mounting base (31) and connected to the second connecting rod (34). The driving member (32) can drive the first link (33) to rotate. The first link (33) drives the second link (34) to move from the first position to the second position, and forms a first stroke trajectory and a second stroke trajectory between the first position and the second position. The second link (34) abuts against the hanger assembly (20) in the first stroke trajectory, disengages from the hanger assembly (20) in the second stroke trajectory, and avoids the hanger assembly (20) located in the first position in the second stroke trajectory.

2. The garment hanging outbound apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The positioning unit (35) includes a rotating seat (351) and a slider shaft (352). The rotating seat (351) is rotatably connected to the mounting base (31), and the slider shaft (352) is fixedly connected to the rotating seat (351). The second connecting rod (34) is slidably connected to the slider shaft (352) and can move relative to the slider shaft (352).

3. The garment hanging outbound apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The slider shaft (352) has a groove (3521), and the second connecting rod (34) is located in the groove (3521) and can move along the groove (3521).

4. The garment hanging outbound apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The mounting base (31) includes a top plate (311), a side plate (312) and a bottom plate (313). The top plate (311) and the bottom plate (313) are spaced apart and connected by the side plate (312). The driving component (32) is mounted on the top plate (311), and the rotating seat (351) is rotatably connected to the bottom plate (313).

5. The garment hanging outbound apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The positioning unit (35) includes a third link (353), one end of which is rotatably connected to the second link (34), and the other end is rotatably connected to the mounting base (31).

6. The garment hanging outbound apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The third link (353) is located on the side of the first link (33) near the transport frame (10) and is spaced apart from the first link (33), and the third link (353) is connected to the middle of the second link (34).

7. The garment hanging outbound apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The first link (33), the second link (34) and the third link (353) are all located on the same side of the mounting base (31), and the drive member (32) is located on the other side of the mounting base (31).

8. The garment hanging outbound apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The garment hanging and exiting device also includes a stop assembly (40), which is connected to the transport frame (10) and can stop the connection of the moving part on the transport frame (10); The stop assembly (40) stops the movement of the hanger assembly (20) when the second link (34) is in the second travel trajectory; and releases the stop on the hanger assembly (20) when the second link (34) is in the first travel trajectory.

9. The garment hanging outbound apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The stop assembly (40) includes a drive source (41), a first stop unit (42), and a second stop unit (43). The drive source (41) is connected to the first stop unit (42), and the first stop unit (42) is connected to the second stop unit (43). The drive source (41) can drive one of the first stop unit (42) and the second stop unit (43) to extend into the movement path of the hanger assembly (20), and the other to leave the movement path of the hanger assembly (20).

10. A garment production line characterized by, Includes the garment hanging exit device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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