Glove folding method, apparatus, and glove packaging system

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of glove packaging, and particularly relates to a glove folding method, a glove folding device and a glove packaging system. The glove folding method and the glove folding device are provided with a front glove walking channel and a rear glove walking channel, a gap between the front glove walking channel and the rear glove walking channel forms a glove folding space, and a glove folding assembly capable of folding gloves is arranged corresponding to the glove folding space. The glove folding method and the glove folding device can automatically fold the gloves in the process of conveying the gloves from front to rear, effectively ensure the continuous conveying of the gloves in the packaging process, have good folding effect, and have high work efficiency. The glove packaging system comprises two glove folding devices, two twisting input devices and a matching device. The glove packaging system can automatically fold and match the gloves in the process of conveying the gloves, and has a coherent and reliable action process, so that the packaging efficiency of the gloves is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a glove folding method, apparatus, and glove packaging system, belonging to the field of glove packaging technology. Background Technology

[0002] Work gloves are personal protective equipment used to protect hands from physical, chemical, and biological damage during work. They are widely used in industrial manufacturing, construction, chemical, electronics, and medical fields. After production, work gloves need to be packaged. To save space, maintain the glove's shape, facilitate neat stacking and boxing, and allow consumers to quickly distinguish between left and right gloves, the thumb is usually folded during packaging. The left and right gloves are then paired and packaged. Traditionally, the thumb folding is done manually, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in low automation in glove packaging. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a glove folding method, device and glove packaging system that can effectively improve the glove packaging efficiency in glove conveying.

[0004] Define the direction of glove input as forward and the direction of glove output as backward; this means that the glove can pass smoothly between the two channels.

[0005] The glove folding method of the present invention includes a glove walking channel, a glove folding space in the middle of the glove walking channel, a front glove walking channel before the glove folding space, and a rear glove walking channel after the glove folding space. The method specifically includes the following folding steps: First, the glove is clamped and conveyed through the front glove travel channel, with a portion of the glove protruding outside the front glove travel channel; Secondly, as the glove passes through the glove folding space, one part of the glove is folded to the other part, and during or after the folding process, the glove enters the rear glove walking channel. Finally, the folded gloves are clamped and transported to the next workstation via the rear glove travel channel.

[0006] The above folding method enables continuous conveying and automatic folding of gloves during the conveying process, with high folding efficiency, good flipping effect, and high success rate.

[0007] Furthermore, before folding one part of the glove into the other part, a part of the glove is pre-folded so that the part of the glove is tilted upwards, which can effectively reduce the difficulty of the subsequent glove folding operation and effectively improve the success rate of glove folding.

[0008] Furthermore, the glove folding method of the present invention includes a glove folding component disposed near the glove folding area, which is used to fold one part of the glove toward the other part of the glove.

[0009] The glove folding device of the present invention includes a lower conveying mechanism, a first upper conveying mechanism, and a second upper conveying mechanism. Both the first and second upper conveying mechanisms are located above the lower conveying mechanism and are spaced apart. A front glove travel channel is formed between the first and lower conveying mechanisms, and a rear glove travel channel is formed between the second and lower conveying mechanisms. The gap between the front and rear glove travel channels forms a glove folding space. A glove folding component is provided corresponding to the glove folding space for folding the glove. Under the coordinated conveying action of the lower and first upper conveying mechanisms, the glove travels from front to back along the front glove travel channel. When the glove reaches the glove folding space, the glove folding component folds the glove. The folded glove, under the coordinated conveying action of the lower and second upper conveying mechanisms, remains folded and travels along the rear glove travel channel before being output.

[0010] Furthermore, when the glove passes through the front glove travel channel, a portion of the glove protrudes outside the channel; when the glove passes through the glove folding space, a portion of the glove folds towards the other side under the action of the glove folding component, and enters the rear glove travel channel during or after the folding process. By exposing a portion of the glove, the operational difficulty of the glove folding component is effectively reduced, and the accuracy of the glove folding position is effectively ensured.

[0011] Furthermore, a pre-folding component is provided on the outer side of the front glove travel channel. The pre-folding component is located near the glove folding space and is used to pre-fold a portion of the glove exposed outside the front glove travel channel. By pre-folding the glove, the exposed part of the glove can be lifted upwards, thereby further reducing the operational difficulty of the glove folding assembly and effectively ensuring the success rate of glove folding.

[0012] Furthermore, the glove folding assembly includes a rotating folding wheel, which is located near the glove folding space. The folding wheel is equipped with a folding component for folding the glove. By rotating the folding wheel, the folding component can be rotated, thereby folding one part of the glove to the other part, thus completing the glove folding. Alternatively, the glove folding assembly may include a folding conveyor belt, which folds the glove using friction during movement; The glove folding assembly may include a retractable folding pusher that folds the glove by extending. The glove folding assembly may include a rotatable folding plate that folds the glove by rotating and folding. Alternatively, the glove folding assembly may include a folding conical wheel, which folds the glove by rotating the conical surface.

[0013] Furthermore, the lower conveying mechanism is equipped with a circulating lower clamping conveyor belt, and the first upper conveying mechanism is equipped with a circulating first upper clamping conveyor belt. The first upper clamping conveyor belt and the lower clamping conveyor belt run in opposite directions, and the lower layer of the first upper clamping conveyor belt and the upper layer of the lower clamping conveyor belt form the front glove's walking channel. Through the coordinated action of the lower clamping conveyor belt and the first upper clamping conveyor belt, the glove can be clamped and conveyed, thereby effectively ensuring the accuracy of the glove's walking position and effectively preventing the glove from moving when folding.

[0014] Furthermore, the lower conveying mechanism is equipped with a circulating lower clamping conveyor belt, and the second upper conveying mechanism is equipped with a circulating second upper clamping conveyor belt. The second upper clamping conveyor belt runs in the opposite direction to the lower clamping conveyor belt, and the lower layer of the second upper clamping conveyor belt and the upper layer of the lower clamping conveyor belt form the rear glove walking channel. Through the coordinated action of the lower clamping conveyor belt and the second upper clamping conveyor belt, the glove can be clamped and conveyed, effectively ensuring the accuracy of the glove's walking position and effectively preventing the glove from moving when folding.

[0015] Furthermore, the lower conveying mechanism is provided with a lower frame, and the first upper conveying mechanism is provided with a first upper frame. A first guide connector connects the first upper frame and the lower frame, which is used to separate and merge the first upper frame and the lower frame. The second upper conveying mechanism is provided with a second upper frame, and a second guide connector connects the second upper frame and the lower frame, which is used to separate and merge the second upper frame and the lower frame. When material jamming occurs in the front glove travel channel or the rear glove travel channel due to glove curling or accumulation, separating the first or second upper frame from the lower frame facilitates the timely removal of the jammed glove, allowing the device to resume operation.

[0016] Furthermore, the first guide connector includes multiple first lower ear plates fixedly connected to one side of the lower frame and multiple first upper ear plates fixedly connected to one side of the first upper frame. The first upper ear plates correspond one-to-one with the first lower ear plates, and are hinged together. The first upper frame abuts against the other side of the lower frame. The second guide connector includes multiple second lower ear plates fixedly connected to one side of the lower frame and multiple second upper ear plates fixedly connected to one side of the second upper frame. The second upper ear plates correspond one-to-one with the second lower ear plates, and are hinged together. The second upper frame abuts against the other side of the lower frame. By lifting the abutting side of the first upper frame or second upper frame against the lower frame, the first upper frame or second upper frame can be separated from the lower frame, making the operation simple and convenient.

[0017] Furthermore, a first handle is fixedly connected to the first upper frame, and a second handle is fixedly connected to the second upper frame. By applying a flipping force to the first or second handle, the first or second upper frame can be flipped, making operation more convenient.

[0018] The glove packaging system of this invention includes two glove folding devices, two twisting input devices, and a pairing device. Each twisting input device has a twisting input channel for adjusting the glove from a first posture to a second posture. The input ports of the two twisting input channels are respectively connected to the output ports of two rear glove walking channels. The second posture of the glove is twisted 90 degrees relative to the first posture. The pairing device has two pairing input channels and one pairing output channel. The input ports of the two pairing input channels are respectively connected to the output ports of the two twisting input channels. The output ports of the two pairing input channels converge and connect to the input port of the pairing output channel. By adjusting two left and right gloves conveyed in the first posture to the second posture through the two twisting input channels, the left and right gloves can enter the two pairing input channels in the second posture and merge at the convergence point of the two pairing input channels. The merged and paired gloves are then conveyed to the next process under the clamping and conveying of the pairing output channel.

[0019] Furthermore, the torsional input device includes two rotating main torsional input rollers and two rotating auxiliary torsional input rollers. The two main torsional input rollers are horizontally positioned, and the two auxiliary torsional input rollers are vertically positioned. A torsional input belt connects each set of main and auxiliary torsional input rollers, forming the torsional input channel between the two torsional input belts. By having the two main torsional input rollers run in opposite directions, the two auxiliary torsional input rollers can drive the two torsional input belts to run in opposite directions, thereby enabling the gripping and conveying of the glove within the torsional input channel.

[0020] Furthermore, the pairing device includes two outer conveying mechanisms and two inner conveying mechanisms. The outer conveying mechanism includes a rotating first main pairing roller, a rotating first auxiliary pairing roller, and a rotating third auxiliary pairing roller. The first main pairing roller, the first auxiliary pairing roller, and the third auxiliary pairing roller are all vertically arranged. An outer pairing conveyor belt is connected between the outer sides of the first main pairing roller, the first auxiliary pairing roller, and the third auxiliary pairing roller, and the pairing output channel is formed between the two outer pairing conveyor belts. The inner conveying mechanism includes a rotating second main pairing roller and a rotating second auxiliary pairing roller. The second main pairing roller and the second auxiliary pairing roller are both vertically arranged. An inner pairing conveyor belt is connected between the outer sides of the second main pairing roller and the second auxiliary pairing roller, and the two inner pairing conveyor belts and the two outer pairing conveyor belts respectively form two pairing input channels. By having two first main pairing rollers run in opposite directions, the two outer pairing conveyor belts can be driven to run in opposite directions under the action of two first auxiliary pairing rollers and two third auxiliary pairing rollers, thereby realizing the clamping and conveying of gloves in the pairing output channel; by having the corresponding first main pairing rollers and second main pairing rollers run in opposite directions, the corresponding outer pairing conveyor belts and inner pairing conveyor belts can be driven to run in opposite directions, thereby realizing the clamping and conveying of gloves in the pairing input channel.

[0021] Furthermore, the inner conveying mechanism also includes a second tensioning roller that is rotatably arranged. The second tensioning roller is vertically arranged and is used to keep the inner paired conveyor belts in a taut state, thereby ensuring the operational stability of the inner paired conveyor belts.

[0022] Furthermore, the glove packaging system of the present invention also includes a twisting output device. The twisting output device is provided with a twisting output channel for adjusting the glove from a second posture to a first posture. The input port of the twisting output channel is sequentially connected to the output port of the pairing output channel. The first posture of the glove is twisted 90 degrees relative to the second posture. The twisting output device includes two rotating main twisting output rollers and two rotating auxiliary twisting output rollers. The two main twisting output rollers are vertically arranged, and the two auxiliary twisting output rollers are horizontally arranged. A twisting output belt connects each set of main and auxiliary twisting output rollers, forming the twisting output channel between the two twisting output belts. By having the two main twisting output rollers run in opposite directions, the two auxiliary twisting output rollers can drive the two twisting output belts to run in opposite directions, thereby achieving the clamping and conveying of the glove within the twisting output channel. By adjusting the paired glove from the second posture to the first posture, subsequent stacking of the gloves is facilitated.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this invention compared to the prior art are: The glove folding method and device described in this invention can automatically fold the gloves during the process of conveying them from front to back, effectively ensuring continuous conveying of the gloves during the packaging process, with good folding effect and high work efficiency.

[0024] The glove packaging system of the present invention can automatically fold and pair gloves during the glove conveying process. The operation process is smooth and reliable, thereby effectively improving the glove packaging efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the glove folding device of the present invention; Figure 2 This is another perspective view of the glove folding device of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a walking diagram illustrating the process of folding the glove; Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the glove packaging system of the present invention; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial structural schematic diagram of the torsion input device; Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of the pairing device; Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A partial structural schematic diagram of the torsion output device; Figure 8 This is a top-down view of the gloves as they are being processed during the packaging process.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Lower frame; 2. Lower clamp conveyor belt; 3. Supporting component; 4. First upper clamp conveyor belt; 5. Pre-folding component; 6. First handle; 7. First upper frame; 8. Second upper clamp conveyor belt; 9. Folding wheel; 10. Folding component; 11. Second handle; 12. Second upper frame; 13. First lower ear plate; 14. Front glove travel channel; 15. Second lower ear plate; 16. Rear glove travel channel; 17. First upper ear plate; 18. Second upper ear plate; 19. Torque output channel; 20. Torque input device; 21. Attached 22. Torque output device; 23. Main torsion input roller; 24. Secondary torsion input roller; 25. Torque input belt; 26. First main pairing roller; 27. Second main pairing roller; 28. Inner pairing conveyor belt; 29. ​​Second tension roller; 30. Second secondary pairing roller; 31. Third secondary pairing roller; 32. Outer pairing conveyor belt; 33. First secondary pairing roller; 34. Main torsion output roller; 35. Torque output belt; 36. Secondary torsion output roller; 37. Torque input channel; 38. Pairing input channel; 39. Pairing output channel. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings: Example 1: like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the glove folding method of the present invention includes a glove walking channel, a glove folding space in the middle of the glove walking channel, a front glove walking channel 14 before the glove folding space, and a rear glove walking channel 16 after the glove folding space. The method specifically includes the following folding steps: First, the glove is clamped and conveyed through the front glove travel channel 14, with a portion of the glove protruding outside the front glove travel channel 14. Secondly, as the glove passes through the glove folding space, one part of the glove is folded to the other part of the glove, and during or after the glove folding process, the glove is conveyed into the rear glove walking channel 16. Finally, the folded gloves are clamped and transported to the next workstation via the rear glove travel channel 16.

[0028] This includes folding and conveying the gloves at the glove folding space.

[0029] In application, a circulating lower clamping conveyor belt 2, a first upper clamping conveyor belt 4, and a second upper clamping conveyor belt 8 are configured. Both the first upper clamping conveyor belt 4 and the second upper clamping conveyor belt 8 run in the opposite direction to the lower clamping conveyor belt 2. The lower layer of the first upper clamping conveyor belt 4 and the upper layer of the lower clamping conveyor belt 2 form the front glove walking channel 14, and the lower layer of the second upper clamping conveyor belt 8 and the upper layer of the lower clamping conveyor belt 2 form the rear glove walking channel 16. The lower clamping conveyor belt 2, the first upper clamping conveyor belt 4, and the second upper clamping conveyor belt 8 can all be belts. A rotating folding wheel 9 is also included. The folding wheel 9 is located near the glove folding space and has a folding component 10 for folding the glove. The folding component 10 can be a flexible brush strip arranged circumferentially along the folding wheel 9. The folding wheel 9 is driven to rotate by a rotary motor.

[0030] Under the coordinated conveying action of the circulating lower clamp conveyor belt 2 and the first upper clamp conveyor belt 4, the glove travels from front to back along the front glove walking channel 14. When the glove travels to the glove folding space, the rotating folding wheel 9 drives the folding component 10 to rotate. By utilizing the friction force of the folding component 10 on the glove and its own deformation ability, the glove is folded. Under the coordinated conveying action of the lower clamp conveyor belt 2 and the second upper clamp conveyor belt 8, the folded glove travels along the rear glove walking channel 16 and is output.

[0031] The above folding method enables continuous conveying and automatic folding of gloves during the conveying process, resulting in not only good folding effect but also high folding efficiency.

[0032] Specifically, one part of the glove can be the thumb, and the other part can be the palm. The thumb is folded towards the palm to complete the fold. Alternatively, the glove can be folded in half lengthwise. For example, one part could be the thumb, index finger, and the corresponding palm portion, while the other part could be the ring finger, little finger, and the corresponding palm portion. The glove is folded along the middle finger direction to complete the fold. Another option is to fold the glove in half horizontally. For example, one part could be the wrist portion and the palm portion near the wrist, while the other part could be the fingers. The wrist portion and the palm portion near the wrist are folded towards the fingers to complete the horizontal fold. Or, another option could be the fingers, and the other part could be the wrist portion and the palm portion near the wrist. The fingers are folded towards the wrist and the palm portion near the wrist to complete the horizontal fold. Or, other folding methods may be used depending on the specific needs.

[0033] Example 2: Furthermore, before folding one part of the glove into the other part, a part of the glove is pre-folded so that the part of the glove is tilted upwards, which can effectively reduce the difficulty of the subsequent glove folding operation and effectively improve the success rate of glove folding.

[0034] Example 3: Based on Embodiment 1, a glove folding assembly is further provided. The glove folding assembly is located near the glove folding space and is used to fold one part of the glove to the other. The glove folding assembly includes a folding wheel 9, which is located near the glove folding space. The folding wheel 9 is equipped with a folding component 10 for folding the glove. The folding component 10 can specifically be in the form of an elastic brush strip or bristle arranged circumferentially along the folding wheel 9, or it can be in the form of an elastic protrusion, elastic rubber strip, etc. The folding wheel 9 can be an elastic wheel or a rigid wheel. A motor drives the folding wheel 9 to rotate, thereby driving the folding component 10 to rotate. The folding component 10 utilizes the friction of the glove against the glove and its own deformation capability to achieve glove folding.

[0035] In addition, the glove folding assembly can also take other forms: In some other embodiments, the glove folding assembly may also be in the form of a conical wheel. The glove folding assembly includes a folding conical wheel with the tip of the folding conical wheel pointing in the glove input direction. When the glove moves into the glove folding space, the folding conical wheel is driven to rotate by a motor, and the glove is folded by the rotation of the conical surface.

[0036] In some other embodiments, the glove folding assembly may also take the form of a conveyor belt, which includes a circulating folding conveyor belt disposed in the glove folding space and arranged in the left-right direction. The lower bottom surface of the folding conveyor belt folds the glove using friction with the glove.

[0037] In some other embodiments, the glove folding assembly may also be in the form of a push plate. The glove folding assembly includes a telescopic member disposed outside the glove folding space. The extended end of the telescopic member points towards the glove folding space and is fixedly connected to the push plate. By extending the telescopic member, the push plate is driven to move towards the glove folding space, thereby realizing the folding of the glove.

[0038] In some other embodiments, the glove folding assembly may also take the form of a folding plate. The glove folding assembly includes a rotatable and foldable folding plate, which is disposed on one side of the glove folding space. By flipping and folding the folding plate toward the glove folding space, the glove can be folded.

[0039] Of course, the glove folding component can take other forms, as long as it can achieve the function of folding a part of the glove.

[0040] Example 4: like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the glove folding device of the present invention includes a lower conveying mechanism, a first upper conveying mechanism, and a second upper conveying mechanism. The first upper conveying mechanism and the second upper conveying mechanism are both located above the lower conveying mechanism. The first upper conveying mechanism and the second upper conveying mechanism are arranged at an interval. A front glove travel channel 14 is formed between the first upper conveying mechanism and the lower conveying mechanism, and a rear glove travel channel 16 is formed between the second upper conveying mechanism and the lower conveying mechanism. The gap between the front glove travel channel 14 and the rear glove travel channel 16 forms a glove folding space. A glove folding component that can fold the glove is provided corresponding to the glove folding space.

[0041] The lower conveying mechanism is equipped with a circulating lower clamping conveyor belt 2, and the first upper conveying mechanism is equipped with a circulating first upper clamping conveyor belt 4. The first upper clamping conveyor belt 4 runs in the opposite direction to the lower clamping conveyor belt 2. The lower layer of the first upper clamping conveyor belt 4 and the upper layer of the lower clamping conveyor belt 2 form the front glove walking channel 14. Furthermore, the lower conveying mechanism is equipped with a circulating lower clamping conveyor belt 2, and the second upper conveying mechanism is equipped with a circulating second upper clamping conveyor belt 8. The second upper clamping conveyor belt 8 runs in the opposite direction to the lower clamping conveyor belt 2. The lower layer of the second upper clamping conveyor belt 8 and the upper layer of the lower clamping conveyor belt 2 form the rear glove walking channel 16. The lower clamping conveyor belt 2, the first upper clamping conveyor belt 4, and the second upper clamping conveyor belt 8 can be one or more of the following forms: belt, chain plate, mesh belt, etc., as long as they can achieve the clamping and conveying of gloves.

[0042] The glove folding assembly includes a rotating folding wheel 9, which is positioned near the glove folding space. The folding wheel 9 has a folding component 10 for folding the glove. Specifically, the folding component 10 can be a flexible brush strip or bristle arranged circumferentially along the folding wheel 9, as shown in the attached diagram. Its orientation can be perpendicular to the surface of the folding wheel 9 or at a certain angle to the surface. In other embodiments, it can also be an elastic protrusion, elastic strip, or other form, as long as it can fold the exposed portion of the glove. The folding wheel 9 is driven to rotate by a rotary motor.

[0043] When using, such as Figure 3 As shown, under the coordinated conveying action of the circulating lower clamp conveyor belt 2 and the first upper clamp conveyor belt 4, the glove travels from front to back along the front glove walking channel 14. When the glove travels to the glove folding space, the rotating folding wheel 9 drives the folding component 10 to rotate. By utilizing the friction force of the folding component 10 on the glove and its own deformation ability, the glove is folded. Under the coordinated conveying action of the lower clamp conveyor belt 2 and the second upper clamp conveyor belt 8, the folded glove travels along the rear glove walking channel 16 and is output.

[0044] Example 5: like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, based on Embodiment 4, further, when the glove passes through the front glove walking channel 14, a part of the glove is exposed outside the front glove walking channel 14; when the glove passes through the glove folding space, a part of the glove is folded to the other part of the glove under the action of the glove folding component, and enters the rear glove walking channel 16 during or after the folding process.

[0045] A pre-folding component 5 is provided on the outer side of the front glove walking channel 14. The pre-folding component 5 is located near the glove folding space and is used to pre-fold a part of the glove exposed on the outer side of the front glove walking channel 14 to improve the success rate of folding. Furthermore, the pre-folding component 5 is a guide plate that is inclined upward from front to back. Furthermore, a support component 3 is provided on the front side of the pre-folding component 5. The support component 3 is used to support the exposed part of the glove and can make the exposed part of the glove smoothly transition to the pre-folding component 5. The support component 3 can be in the form of a guide plate as shown in the figure or in the form of a conveyor belt, as long as the exposed part of the glove can be smoothly transitioned to the pre-folding component 5.

[0046] In use, taking the folding of the glove's thumb as an example, when the glove moves within the front glove travel channel 14, its thumb portion is exposed on the outside of the front glove travel channel 14 and supported by the supporting component 3. When the glove moves to the rear side of the front glove travel channel 14, the thumb portion of the glove will transition to the inclined pre-folding component 5 and continue to move upward along the inclined surface as the glove moves. Since the other part of the glove is conveyed under clamping, no radial displacement will occur. Therefore, the thumb portion of the glove will gradually curl upward, thereby achieving the pre-folding of the glove's thumb, reducing the difficulty of the subsequent glove folding component's folding operation, and effectively ensuring the success rate of glove folding.

[0047] Example 6: Based on embodiment 5, the pre-folding component 5 is a vertically arranged air blowing tube with its air outlet facing upward and positioned below the thumb position of the glove. By blowing air upward through the air blowing tube, the thumb portion of the glove can be blown upward, thereby causing the thumb of the glove to fold upward at a certain angle. The air blowing tube can also be set at an angle, with the air outlet tilted upward to blow air, which can also achieve the folding of the thumb.

[0048] In other embodiments, the pre-folding component 5 can also be an upwardly conveying conveyor belt, an inclined rotating wheel, or anything else that allows the thumb portion of the glove to bend upwards.

[0049] Example 7: Based on Embodiment 4, the glove folding assembly further includes a cyclically running folding conveyor belt, which is disposed in the glove folding space and arranged in the left-right direction. The lower bottom surface of the folding conveyor belt folds the glove using the friction between it and the glove.

[0050] Furthermore, when the glove moves to the glove folding space, the pre-folding component 5 causes the thumb part of the glove to tilt upwards, thereby making the thumb part of the glove contact the bottom surface of the folding conveyor belt. By utilizing the friction between the folding conveyor belt and the glove, the success rate of folding the glove thumb can be improved.

[0051] In other embodiments, the glove folding assembly may also take other forms: The glove folding assembly can also be in the form of a conveyor belt. The glove folding assembly includes a circulating folding conveyor belt, which is set in the glove folding space and is arranged in the left-right direction. The lower bottom surface of the folding conveyor belt folds the glove using the friction between it and the glove.

[0052] The glove folding assembly can also be in the form of a push plate. The glove folding assembly includes a telescopic member disposed outside the glove folding space. The extended end of the telescopic member points towards the glove folding space and is fixedly connected to the push plate. By extending the telescopic member, the push plate is driven to move towards the glove folding space, thereby realizing the folding of the glove.

[0053] The glove folding assembly can also be in the form of a folding plate. The glove folding assembly includes a rotatable and foldable folding plate, which is located on one side of the glove folding space. By flipping and folding the folding plate toward the glove folding space, the glove can be folded.

[0054] The glove folding assembly can also be in the form of a conical wheel. The glove folding assembly includes a folding conical wheel with the tip of the folding conical wheel pointing in the glove input direction. When the glove moves into the glove folding space, the folding conical wheel is driven to rotate by a motor, and the glove is folded by the rotation of the conical surface.

[0055] The glove folding assembly can also be made by blowing air through an air tube. The air tube is horizontally positioned outside the glove folding space with the air outlet facing the glove folding space. By blowing air into the glove folding space through the air tube, the glove can be folded.

[0056] Of course, the glove folding component can take other forms, as long as it can achieve the function of folding a part of the glove.

[0057] Example 8: like Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, based on Embodiment 4, further, the lower conveying mechanism is provided with a lower frame 1, and the first upper conveying mechanism is provided with a first upper frame 7. A first guide connector is connected between the first upper frame 7 and the lower frame 1. The first guide connector is used to realize the separation and merging of the first upper frame 7 and the lower frame 1. The second upper conveying mechanism is provided with a second upper frame 12, and a second guide connector is connected between the second upper frame 12 and the lower frame 1. The second guide connector is used to realize the separation and merging of the second upper frame 12 and the lower frame 1. Further, the first guide connector includes a plurality of first lower ear plates 13 fixedly connected to one side of the lower frame 1 and a plurality of first lower ear plates 13 fixedly connected to the first upper frame 1. The first upper ear plate 17 on one side of the body 7 corresponds one-to-one with the first lower ear plate 13. The first upper ear plate 17 and the first lower ear plate 13 are hinged together. The first upper frame 7 abuts against the other side of the lower frame 1. The second guide connector includes a plurality of second lower ear plates 15 fixedly connected to one side of the lower frame 1 and a plurality of second upper ear plates 18 fixedly connected to one side of the second upper frame 12. The second upper ear plates 18 correspond one-to-one with the second lower ear plates 15. The second upper ear plates 18 and the second lower ear plates 15 are hinged together. The second upper frame 12 abuts against the other side of the lower frame 1. Furthermore, a first handle 6 is fixedly connected to the first upper frame 7 and a second handle 11 is fixedly connected to the second upper frame 12.

[0058] When a glove gets stuck in the front glove travel channel 14 or the rear glove travel channel 16 due to curling or accumulation, the first upper frame 7 or the second upper frame 12 can be flipped by applying a flipping force to the first handle 6 or the second handle 11. This separates the first upper frame 7 or the second upper frame 12 from the lower frame 1. The operation is simple and convenient, making it easy to remove the stuck glove in time and restore the device to operation.

[0059] Example 9: like Figures 4 to 7As shown, the glove packaging system of the present invention includes two glove folding devices as described above, as well as two twisting input devices 20 and a pairing device 21. Each of the two twisting input devices 20 is provided with a twisting input channel 37 for adjusting the glove from a first posture to a second posture. The input ports of the two twisting input channels 37 are respectively connected to the output ports of two rear glove walking channels 16. The second posture of the glove is twisted 90 degrees relative to the first posture. The pairing device 21 is provided with two pairing input channels 38 and a pairing output channel 39. The input ports of the two pairing input channels 38 are respectively connected to the output ports of the two twisting input channels 37, and the output ports of the two pairing input channels 38 converge and connect to the input port of the pairing output channel 39. Further, the twisting input device 20 includes two rotating main twisting input rollers 23 and two rotating auxiliary twisting input rollers 24. The two main twisting input rollers 23 are horizontally arranged, and the two auxiliary twisting input rollers 24 are vertically arranged. The two sets of main twisting input rollers 23 and auxiliary twisting input rollers 24... Each pairing device 21 is connected to a torsion input belt 25, and the torsion input channel 37 is formed between the two torsion input belts 25. Further, the pairing device 21 includes two outer conveying mechanisms and two inner conveying mechanisms. The outer conveying mechanism includes a rotating first main pairing roller 26, a rotating first auxiliary pairing roller 33, and a rotating third auxiliary pairing roller 31. The first main pairing roller 26, the first auxiliary pairing roller 33, and the third auxiliary pairing roller 31 are all vertically arranged. An outer pairing conveyor belt 32 is connected between the outer sides of the first main pairing roller 26, the first auxiliary pairing roller 33, and the third auxiliary pairing roller 31, and the pairing output channel 39 is formed between the two outer pairing conveyor belts 32. The inner conveying mechanism includes a rotating second main pairing roller 27 and a rotating second auxiliary pairing roller 30. The second main pairing roller 27 and the second auxiliary pairing roller 30 are both vertically arranged. An inner pairing conveyor belt 28 is connected between the outer sides of the second main pairing roller 27 and the second auxiliary pairing roller 30, and the two inner pairing conveyor belts 28 form two pairing input channels 38 with the two outer pairing conveyor belts 32, respectively.

[0060] When using, such as Figure 8As shown, the left and right gloves respectively enter the front glove travel channels 14 of the two glove folding devices. Under the action of the two glove folding devices, the left and right gloves are output in a folded state and then enter the torsion input channels 37 of the two torsion input devices. Through the reverse operation of the two main torsion input rollers 23, the two torsion input belts 25 can be driven to run in the reverse direction under the action of the two auxiliary torsion input rollers 24. This enables the gloves to be clamped and conveyed in the torsion input channels 37. The two left and right gloves conveyed in the first posture are adjusted to the second posture through the two torsion input channels 37, so that the left and right gloves can enter the two pairing input channels 38 in the second posture and pass through the corresponding first main pairing rollers 26. The first main pairing roller 26 runs in the opposite direction, thereby driving the corresponding outer pairing conveyor belt 32 and inner pairing conveyor belt 28 to run in the opposite direction, thus realizing the clamping and conveying of gloves in the pairing input channel 38. This allows the left and right gloves to be merged at the convergence of the two pairing input channels 38 and then enter the pairing output channel 39 together. Through the reverse running of the two first main pairing rollers 26, the two outer pairing conveyor belts 32 can be driven to run in the opposite direction under the action of the two first auxiliary pairing rollers 33 and the two third auxiliary pairing rollers 31, thus realizing the clamping and conveying of gloves in the pairing output channel 39. This allows the merged and paired gloves to be conveyed to the next process under the clamping and conveying of the pairing output channel 39.

[0061] Example 10: Based on embodiment 9, the inner conveying mechanism further includes a second tensioning roller 29 that is rotatably arranged. The second tensioning roller 29 is vertically arranged and is used to keep the inner paired conveyor belt 28 in a taut state, thereby ensuring the operational stability of the inner paired conveyor belt 28.

[0062] Example 11: Based on embodiment 9 or 10, the glove packaging system of the present invention further includes a twisting output device 22. The twisting output device 22 is provided with a twisting output channel 19 for adjusting the glove from a second posture to a first posture. The input port of the twisting output channel 19 is connected to the output port of the paired output channel 39. The first posture of the glove is twisted 90 degrees relative to the second posture. The twisting output device 22 includes two rotating main twisting output rollers 34 and two rotating auxiliary twisting output rollers 36. The two main twisting output rollers 34 are both vertically arranged, and the two auxiliary twisting output rollers 36 are both horizontally arranged. A twisting output belt 35 is connected between the two sets of main twisting output rollers 34 and auxiliary twisting output rollers 36, and the twisting output channel 19 is formed between the two twisting output belts 35.

[0063] In use, the paired gloves are conveyed through the pairing output channel 39 and enter the torsion output channel 19. The two main torsion output rollers 34 run in opposite directions, thereby driving the two torsion output belts 35 to run in opposite directions under the action of the two auxiliary torsion output rollers 36. This enables the gloves to be clamped and conveyed in the torsion output channel 19, thereby adjusting the paired gloves from the second posture to the first posture, so as to facilitate the subsequent stacking of the gloves.

[0064] It should be specifically noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "front," "back," "left," and "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the walking direction of the glove. The direction of glove input is defined as "front," and the direction of glove output as "back." These terms are merely for the convenience of describing the invention and do not require the invention to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Regarding the description of the "first posture" and "second posture," the first posture can be a horizontal posture, and the second posture a sideways posture. In the mutual twisting between the first and second postures, the twisting angle can be 90 degrees or close to 90 degrees (or any other angle) to achieve a twist from a horizontal posture to a sideways posture, or vice versa; or the first posture can be a first tilted posture, and the second posture a second tilted posture, with a twisting angle of 90 degrees or close to 90 degrees (or any other angle), specifically determined by the tilting angles of the glove input port and glove output port connected to it, and are not specifically limited.

[0065] Furthermore, the above description of the present invention is only a part of the technical solutions implemented by the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, any modifications, substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for folding gloves, characterized in that, A glove walking channel is provided, and a glove folding space is provided in the middle of the glove walking channel. The glove walking channel before the glove folding space is the front glove walking channel (14), and the glove walking channel after the glove folding space is the rear glove walking channel (16). A glove folding device is also provided, which includes a lower conveying mechanism, a first upper conveying mechanism, and a second upper conveying mechanism. The first upper conveying mechanism and the second upper conveying mechanism are both located above the lower conveying mechanism. The first upper conveying mechanism and the second upper conveying mechanism are arranged at intervals. The lower conveying mechanism is provided with a circulating lower clamping conveyor belt (2), and the first upper conveying mechanism is provided with a circulating first upper clamping conveyor belt (4). The first upper clamping conveyor belt (4) runs in the opposite direction to the lower clamping conveyor belt (2). The front glove walking channel is formed between the lower layer of the first upper clamping conveyor belt (4) and the upper layer of the lower clamping conveyor belt (2). 14) The gloves are clamped and conveyed by the coordinated action of the lower clamping conveyor belt (2) and the first upper clamping conveyor belt (4), thereby preventing the gloves from moving when they are folded. The second upper conveyor mechanism is provided with a second upper clamping conveyor belt (8) that runs in a cycle. The second upper clamping conveyor belt (8) runs in the opposite direction to the lower clamping conveyor belt (2). The lower layer of the second upper clamping conveyor belt (8) and the upper layer of the lower clamping conveyor belt (2) form the rear glove walking channel (16). The gloves are clamped and conveyed by the coordinated action of the lower clamping conveyor belt (2) and the second upper clamping conveyor belt (8), thereby preventing the gloves from moving when they are folded. After the gloves are folded, they are conveyed while maintaining the folded state. The gap between the front glove walking channel (14) and the rear glove walking channel (16) forms a glove folding space. A glove folding component is provided in the glove folding space to fold the gloves. Specifically, the folding steps are as follows: First, the glove is clamped and transported through the front glove travel channel (14), with a portion of the glove protruding outside the front glove travel channel (14); Secondly, when the glove passes through the glove folding space, one part of the glove is folded to the other part of the glove, and during or after the glove folding process, the glove enters the rear glove walking channel (16). Finally, the folded gloves are clamped and transported to the next workstation via the rear glove walking channel (16).

2. The glove folding method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before folding one part of the glove toward the other part, a part of the glove is pre-folded so that the part of the glove is curled upwards.

3. The glove folding method according to claim 1, characterized in that, A glove folding assembly is provided, which is located near the glove folding space. The glove folding assembly is used to fold one part of the glove to the other part of the glove.

4. A glove folding device, characterized in that: The system includes a lower conveyor mechanism, a first upper conveyor mechanism, and a second upper conveyor mechanism. Both the first and second upper conveyor mechanisms are located above the lower conveyor mechanism, with the first and second upper conveyor mechanisms spaced apart. The lower conveyor mechanism is equipped with a circulating lower clamping conveyor belt (2), and the first upper conveyor mechanism is equipped with a circulating first upper clamping conveyor belt (4). The first upper clamping conveyor belt (4) runs in the opposite direction to the lower clamping conveyor belt (2). The lower layer of the first upper clamping conveyor belt (4) and the upper layer of the lower clamping conveyor belt (2) form the front glove walking channel (14). The gloves are clamped and conveyed through the synergistic action of the lower clamping conveyor belt (2) and the first upper clamping conveyor belt (4), thereby preventing the gloves from being folded during operation. To prevent the gloves from moving, the second upper conveyor mechanism is provided with a second upper clamping conveyor belt (8) that runs in a cycle. The second upper clamping conveyor belt (8) runs in the opposite direction to the lower clamping conveyor belt (2). The lower layer of the second upper clamping conveyor belt (8) and the upper layer of the lower clamping conveyor belt (2) form the rear glove walking channel (16). The gloves are clamped and transported by the cooperation of the lower clamping conveyor belt (2) and the second upper clamping conveyor belt (8), thereby preventing the gloves from moving when they are being folded. After the gloves are folded, they are transported while still in a folded state. The gap between the front glove walking channel (14) and the rear glove walking channel (16) forms a glove folding space. A glove folding component that can fold the gloves is provided in the corresponding glove folding space.

5. The glove folding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the glove passes through the front glove walking channel (14), a part of the glove is exposed outside the front glove walking channel (14); when the glove passes through the glove folding space, a part of the glove is folded to the other part of the glove under the action of the glove folding component, and enters the rear glove walking channel (16) during or after the folding process.

6. The glove folding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer side of the front glove walking channel (14) is provided with a pre-folding component (5), which is located near the glove folding space and is used to pre-fold a part of the glove exposed outside the front glove walking channel (14).

7. The glove folding device according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that: The glove folding assembly includes a rotating folding wheel (9), which is located near the glove folding space. The folding wheel (9) is provided with a folding component (10) for folding the glove. Alternatively, the glove folding assembly may include a folding conveyor belt, which folds the glove using friction during movement; The glove folding assembly may include a retractable folding pusher that folds the glove by extending. The glove folding assembly may include a rotatable folding plate that folds the glove by rotating and folding. Alternatively, the glove folding assembly may include a folding conical wheel, which folds the glove by rotating the conical surface.

8. The glove folding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower conveying mechanism is provided with a lower frame (1), the first upper conveying mechanism is provided with a first upper frame (7), and a first guide connector is connected between the first upper frame (7) and the lower frame (1). The first guide connector is used to realize the separation and merging between the first upper frame (7) and the lower frame (1); the second upper conveying mechanism is provided with a second upper frame (12), and a second guide connector is connected between the second upper frame (12) and the lower frame (1). The second guide connector is used to realize the separation and merging between the second upper frame (12) and the lower frame (1).

9. The glove folding device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first guide connector includes multiple first lower ear plates (13) fixedly connected to one side of the lower frame (1) and multiple first upper ear plates (17) fixedly connected to one side of the first upper frame (7). The first upper ear plates (17) correspond one-to-one with the first lower ear plates (13). The first upper ear plates (17) and the first lower ear plates (13) are hinged together. The first upper frame (7) abuts against the other side of the lower frame (1). The second guide connector includes multiple second lower ear plates (15) fixedly connected to one side of the lower frame (1) and multiple second upper ear plates (18) fixedly connected to one side of the second upper frame (12). The second upper ear plates (18) and the second lower ear plates (15) correspond one-to-one. The second upper ear plates (18) and the second lower ear plates (15) are hinged together. The second upper frame (12) abuts against the other side of the lower frame (1).

10. A glove packaging system, characterized in that: The device includes two glove folding devices as described in any one of claims 4 to 9, and also includes two twisting input devices (20) and a pairing device (21). Each of the two twisting input devices (20) is provided with a twisting input channel (37) for adjusting the glove from a first posture to a second posture. The input ports of the two twisting input channels (37) are respectively connected to the output ports of the two rear glove walking channels (16). The pairing device (21) is provided with two pairing input channels (38) and a pairing output channel (39). The input ports of the two pairing input channels (38) are respectively connected to the output ports of the two twisting input channels (37). The output ports of the two pairing input channels (38) converge and are connected to the input port of the pairing output channel (39).

11. The glove packaging system according to claim 10, characterized in that: The torsion input device (20) includes two rotating main torsion input rollers (23) and two rotating auxiliary torsion input rollers (24). The two main torsion input rollers (23) are horizontally arranged and the two auxiliary torsion input rollers (24) are vertically arranged. A torsion input belt (25) is connected between the two sets of main torsion input rollers (23) and auxiliary torsion input rollers (24), and the torsion input channel (37) is formed between the two torsion input belts (25).

12. The glove packaging system according to claim 10, characterized in that: The pairing device (21) includes two external conveying mechanisms and two internal conveying mechanisms. The external conveying mechanism includes a first main pairing roller (26) that rotates, a first auxiliary pairing roller (33) that rotates, and a third auxiliary pairing roller (31) that rotates. The first main pairing roller (26), the first auxiliary pairing roller (33), and the third auxiliary pairing roller (31) are all vertically arranged. An external pairing conveyor belt (32) is connected between the outer sides of the first main pairing roller (26), the first auxiliary pairing roller (33), and the third auxiliary pairing roller (31). The pairing output channel (39) is formed between the two external pairing conveyor belts (32). The internal conveying mechanism includes a second main pairing roller (27) that rotates and a second auxiliary pairing roller (30) that rotates. The second main pairing roller (27) and the second auxiliary pairing roller (30) are both vertically arranged. An internal pairing conveyor belt (28) is connected between the outer sides of the second main pairing roller (27) and the second auxiliary pairing roller (30). The two internal pairing conveyor belts (28) and the two external pairing conveyor belts (32) respectively form two pairing input channels (38).

13. The glove packaging system according to claim 10, characterized in that: It also includes a torsion output device (22), which is provided with a torsion output channel (19) for adjusting the glove from the second posture to the first posture. The input port of the torsion output channel (19) is connected to the output port of the paired output channel (39). The torsion output device (22) includes two rotating main torsion output rollers (34) and two rotating auxiliary torsion output rollers (36). The two main torsion output rollers (34) are both vertically arranged, and the two auxiliary torsion output rollers (36) are both horizontally arranged. A torsion output belt (35) is connected between the two sets of main torsion output rollers (34) and auxiliary torsion output rollers (36). The torsion output channel (19) is formed between the two torsion output belts (35).

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