Hosiery machine and housing assembly thereof
By designing the shell component of the sock machine, the stage of the table in the sock machine is susceptible to contaminated with external foreign matter, and the effective cover and protection of the middle countertop and socks are achieved, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the sock machine.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323602256.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-28
AI Technical Summary
The middle surface of the existing sock machine is susceptible to external foreign objects, which affects the cleanliness level and may affect the normal operation of the components.
Design a hood component of a sock machine, including the first cover and the second shell, which is set around the outer edge of the middle countertop. It is connected by hinge and fasteners to provide obstruction and protection of the middle countertop and socks.
Effectively avoid external foreign body pollution, ensure the cleanliness of the sock machine, and reduce safety risks, and facilitate daily operations and maintenance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of textile machinery, in particular to a cover assembly of a sock machine and the sock machine. Background Art
[0002] A sock machine, also known as a sock knitting machine or a sock sewing machine, is a machine specifically used to produce socks. It uses a series of mechanical and electronic devices to weave yarn into the shape of socks. The middle table of an existing sock machine is often equipped with a sinker assembly, a needle assembly, and a drive device to realize the weaving process of the socks.
[0003] However, in the prior art, the middle table of the sock machine and the components above it are often exposed to the outside. During the use of the sock machine, foreign matter (such as dust, etc.) often falls directly on the middle table and the corresponding components, which easily affects the cleanliness of the sock machine. In serious cases, it may even affect the normal operation of the corresponding components of the sock machine. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, the utility model aims to provide a sock machine cover assembly and a sock machine to solve the problem in the prior art that the middle table of the sock machine is easily contaminated by foreign objects and even affects the normal operation of the corresponding components of the sock machine.
[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the utility model is implemented as follows:
[0006] A cover assembly of a sock machine, the cover assembly is arranged around the outer edge of the middle table of the sock machine, the cover assembly includes a first cover shell and a second cover shell, the first cover shell is connected to the middle table in a detachable manner, one end of the second cover shell is hinged to the first cover shell, and the other end is connected to the middle table in a detachable manner.
[0007] Furthermore, the second cover shell is connected to the middle table top via a pin, or via a fastener, or by snap connection.
[0008] Furthermore, the cover shell assembly includes a pin, the middle table is provided with a first hole body, the second cover shell is provided with a second hole body, the second hole body can be aligned with the first hole body, and the pin can be inserted into the second hole body and the first hole body in sequence.
[0009] Furthermore, the first cover shell is connected to the middle table top via fasteners.
[0010] Furthermore, the first cover shell is provided with an inner recess, an outer flap is provided at the bottom of the inner recess, an assembly hole is provided on the outer flap, and a fastener is provided in the assembly hole for achieving connection between the first cover shell and the middle table top.
[0011] Furthermore, the assembly hole includes an insertion port and a card interface, the insertion port is communicated with the card interface, the inner diameter of the insertion port is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the fastener, and the card interface can be card-engaged with the fastener.
[0012] Furthermore, the cover shell assembly includes a hinge structure having a rotating shaft, one side of the hinge structure is connected to the first cover shell, and the other side of the hinge structure is connected to the second cover shell.
[0013] Furthermore, the cover shell assembly includes an oil shield, and the oil shield is connected to the middle table in a detachable manner.
[0014] Furthermore, the oil shield includes a shield body and a mounting plate, the lower end of the shield body is connected to the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is connected to the middle table surface via fasteners.
[0015] A sock machine comprises a middle table, a sock knitting component and a cover assembly of the sock machine, wherein an assembly portion is arranged on the upper surface of the middle table, the sock knitting component is connected to the assembly portion of the middle table, and the cover assembly is arranged around the outer edge of the middle table.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the housing assembly of a sock machine and the sock machine described in the utility model have the following advantages:
[0017] The cover assembly of a sock machine and the sock machine described in the utility model can provide shielding and protection for the middle table, sock knitting parts, etc. by setting the cover assembly, so as to prevent foreign objects from contaminating the middle table, sock knitting parts and other parts, which is beneficial to ensuring the cleanliness of the sock machine and preventing the normal operation of the corresponding components of the sock machine from being affected by foreign objects. During the operation of the sock machine, the cover assembly also avoids the direct release of human hands and related parts of the sock machine to a certain extent, which is beneficial to reducing safety risks.
[0018] At the same time, after the second cover shell is released from the middle table, it can be rotated relative to the first cover shell through a hinged relationship to be opened or closed, which is convenient for technicians to perform corresponding daily operations on the sock machine; at the same time, the first cover shell and the second cover shell can be removed from the middle table, which is convenient for technicians to perform maintenance operations on the sock machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] The accompanying drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a housing assembly of a sock machine according to an embodiment of the utility model (without the hinge structure);
[0021] Figure 2 For the utility model embodiment Figure 1 Exploded view of the structure on the foundation;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second cover shell according to an embodiment of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a sock machine according to an embodiment of the utility model (the cover assembly is in a closed state);
[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a sock machine described in an embodiment of the utility model (the cover assembly is in the open state).
[0025] Description of reference numerals:
[0026] 1. Middle table; 11. First hole body; 12. Assembly part; 2. First cover shell; 21. Inner recess; 22. Outer flap; 23. Assembly hole; 3. Second cover shell; 31. Upper flap; 32. Lower flap; 33. Second hole body; 4. Oil shield; 41. Cover body; 42. Mounting plate; 43. Mounting hole; 5. Socks component; 6. Pin; 7. Hinge structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] The following will use the terms commonly used by those skilled in the art to convey the essence of their work to other technical personnel in the art to describe the utility model concepts of the present disclosure. However, these utility model concepts can be embodied in many different forms and should not be considered as limited to the embodiments described herein.
[0028] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other. For the convenience of description, in the present application, the components related to socks knitting, such as the sinker assembly, the needle assembly, the driving device, etc., which are arranged on the middle table in the prior art, are collectively referred to as "socks knitting components 5".
[0029] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with embodiments.
[0030] In the prior art, a sock machine's middle table is often equipped with a sinker assembly, a needle assembly, and a driving device to realize the sock knitting process. However, in the prior art, the middle table of the sock machine and the components above it are often exposed to the outside. During the use of the sock machine, foreign matter (such as dust, etc.) often falls directly on the middle table and corresponding components, which easily affects the cleanliness of the sock machine, and in serious cases, even affects the normal operation of the corresponding components of the sock machine.
[0031] In order to solve the problem in the prior art that the middle table of the sock machine is easily contaminated by foreign matter, and even affects the normal operation of the corresponding components of the sock machine, this embodiment proposes a sock machine cover assembly and a sock machine, as shown in the attached Figure 1-5 As shown, the cover shell assembly is arranged around the outer edge of the middle table 1 of the sock machine, and the cover shell assembly includes a first cover shell 2 and a second cover shell 3. The first cover shell 2 is connected to the middle table 1 in a detachable manner, and one end of the second cover shell 3 is hinged to the first cover shell 2, and the other end is connected to the middle table 1 in a detachable manner.
[0032] With regard to the middle table 1 of the sock machine and the sock knitting component 5 arranged in the central area of the middle table 1, the present application can provide shielding and protection for the middle table 1, the sock knitting component 5, etc. by providing a cover assembly, thereby preventing foreign matter from contaminating the middle table 1, the sock knitting component 5 and other components, which is beneficial to ensuring the cleanliness of the sock machine and preventing the normal operation of the corresponding components of the sock machine from being affected by foreign matter. During the operation of the sock machine, the cover assembly also avoids direct contact between human hands and relevant components of the sock machine to a certain extent, which is beneficial to reducing safety risks.
[0033] At the same time, after the second cover shell 3 is released from the connection with the middle table 1, it can be rotated relative to the first cover shell 2 through a hinged relationship to be opened or closed, which is convenient for technicians to perform corresponding daily operations on the sock machine; at the same time, the first cover shell 2 and the second cover shell 3 can be removed from the middle table 1, which is convenient for technicians to perform maintenance operations on the sock machine.
[0034] Preferably, the first cover shell 2 and the second cover shell 3 are both transparent shell structures, so that people can directly observe the operation of the sock machine.
[0035] The hinge between the second cover shell 3 and the first cover shell 2 can be achieved through a hinge axis. In the present application, it is preferred that the cover shell assembly includes a hinge structure 7, and the hinge structure 7 has a rotating shaft. One side of the hinge structure 7 is connected to the first cover shell 2, and the other side is connected to the second cover shell 3, so that the second cover shell 3 and the first cover shell 2 can rotate relative to each other with the rotating shaft of the hinge structure 7 as the axis.
[0036] Regarding the disassembly and assembly between the first cover shell 2, the second cover shell 3 and the middle table top 1, the second cover shell 3 and the middle table top 1 are connected by pins, fasteners, or clamping; the first cover shell 2 and the middle table top 1 are connected by fasteners. Therefore, on the one hand, the second cover shell 3 acts as a "rotating opening and closing part", which can easily and conveniently release the connection between the second cover shell 3 and the middle table top 1, making it easy to open and close the second cover shell 3. On the other hand, the first cover shell 2 acts as a "fixed part", which is conducive to ensuring the reliability of the connection between the first cover shell 2 and the middle table top 1.
[0037] Preferably, the cover shell assembly includes a pin 6, the middle table 1 is provided with a first hole 11, the second cover shell 3 is provided with a second hole 33, the second hole 33 can be aligned with the first hole 11, and the pin 6 can be inserted into the second hole 33 and the first hole 11 in sequence, so as to realize the pin connection between the second cover shell 3 and the middle table 1. When it is necessary to open the second cover shell 3, it is only necessary to pull out a part of the pin 6 to release the pin connection between the second hole 33 and the first hole 11, so as to simply and conveniently rotate and open the second cover shell 3. At the same time, the provision of the pin 6 can also enable a person to pull the second cover shell 3 outward while holding the pin 6, driving the second cover shell 3 to rotate and open, so that the pin 6 plays a role similar to a handle. Specifically, an upper flap 31 is provided at the upper end of the second cover shell 3, and a lower flap 32 is provided at the lower end. Both the upper flap 31 and the lower flap 32 are provided with a second hole 33, so that the pin 6 can pass through the upper flap 31 and the lower flap 32 and extend to the first hole 11 of the middle table 1 to achieve pin connection.
[0038] In addition, the present application proposes a solution similar to the pin connection, the pin 6 can be replaced by a conventional fastener such as a screw or a bolt, and the second cover 3 can be opened by rotating the fastener and pulling out a part of the length. Correspondingly, the first hole 11 can be replaced by a threaded hole.
[0039] The first housing 2 is provided with an inner recess 21, an outer flap 22 is provided at the bottom of the inner recess 21, and an assembly hole 23 is provided on the outer flap 22. A fastener is provided in the assembly hole 23 to achieve connection between the first housing 2 and the middle table 1. The first housing 2 and the middle table 1 can be directly connected by screwing conventional fasteners such as conventional screws and bolts into the assembly hole 23. As a preferred solution of the present application, the assembly hole 23 includes an insertion port and a card interface, the insertion port is connected to the card interface, the inner diameter of the insertion port is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the fastener, and the card interface can be engaged with the fastener, so that when installing the first cover shell 2, the fastener can be inserted into the insertion port, and then the first cover shell 2 is pushed so that the fastener enters the card interface from the insertion port and is engaged with the card interface. When disassembling the first cover shell 2, the first cover shell 2 is pushed so that the fastener enters the insertion port from the card interface, and then the first cover shell 2 is pulled out from the fastener, so that on the basis of ensuring good connection reliability between the first cover shell 2 and the middle table 1, the first cover shell 2 can be disassembled and assembled without disassembling the fastener, which greatly improves the convenience of disassembly and assembly of the first cover shell 2.
[0040] The housing assembly includes an oil shield 4, which is detachably connected to the middle table 1, and can prevent the oil from splashing from the sock machine while providing shielding and protection to the middle table 1, the sock knitting component 5, etc. Specifically, the oil shield 4 includes a cover body 41 and a mounting plate 42, and the lower end of the cover body 41 is connected to the mounting plate 42, and the mounting plate 42 is connected to the middle table 1 through fasteners. Among them, the mounting plate 42 is provided with a mounting hole 43, and the oil shield 4 and the middle table 1 can be directly connected by screwing conventional fasteners such as conventional screws and bolts into the mounting hole 43. As a preferred solution of the present application, the mounting hole 43 has the same structure as the assembly hole 23, including an insertion port and a card interface. The insertion port is connected to the card interface. The inner diameter of the insertion port is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the fastener. The card interface can be engaged with the fastener, thereby ensuring good connection reliability between the oil shield 4 and the middle table 1. The oil shield 4 can be disassembled and assembled without disassembling the fasteners, thereby greatly improving the convenience of disassembly and assembly of the oil shield 4.
[0041] On the basis of the cover assembly described in the present embodiment, the present application proposes a sock machine, which, in addition to the cover assembly, also includes a middle table 1 and a sock knitting component 5. An assembly portion 12 is provided on the upper surface of the middle table 1, and the sock knitting component 5 is connected to the assembly portion 12 of the middle table 1. The cover assembly is arranged around the outer edge of the middle table 1 to provide shielding and protection for the middle table 1, the sock knitting component 5, etc. For the sock knitting component 5, conventional sock machine components including a sinker cover assembly, a needle assembly, a driving device, etc. can all refer to the prior art and will not be described in detail here.
[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A housing assembly for a sock machine, characterized in that: The cover shell assembly is arranged around the outer edge of the middle table (1) of the sock machine, and the cover shell assembly comprises a first cover shell (2) and a second cover shell (3). The first cover shell (2) is connected to the middle table (1) in a detachable manner, and one end of the second cover shell (3) is hinged to the first cover shell (2), and the other end is connected to the middle table (1) in a detachable manner.
2. A housing assembly for a sock machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second cover shell (3) is connected to the middle table top (1) via a pin, or via a fastener, or by snapping.
3. The housing assembly of a sock machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover shell assembly comprises a pin (6), the middle table (1) is provided with a first hole (11), the second cover shell (3) is provided with a second hole (33), the second hole (33) can be aligned with the first hole (11), and the pin (6) can be inserted into the second hole (33) and the first hole (11) in sequence.
4. The housing assembly of a sock machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cover shell (2) is connected to the middle table top (1) via fasteners.
5. The housing assembly of a sock machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cover shell (2) is provided with an inner recess (21), an outer flap (22) is provided at the bottom of the inner recess (21), an assembly hole (23) is provided on the outer flap (22), and a fastener is provided in the assembly hole (23) for achieving connection between the first cover shell (2) and the middle table (1).
6. The housing assembly of a sock machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The assembly hole (23) comprises an insertion port and a card interface, the insertion port is communicated with the card interface, the inner diameter of the insertion port is greater than the maximum outer diameter of the fastener, and the card interface can be card-connected with the fastener.
7. The housing assembly of a sock machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover shell assembly comprises a hinge structure (7), wherein the hinge structure (7) has a rotating shaft, and one side of the hinge structure (7) is connected to the first cover shell (2), and the other side of the hinge structure (7) is connected to the second cover shell (3).
8. The housing assembly of a sock machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing assembly comprises an oil shield (4), and the oil shield (4) is connected to the middle table (1) in a detachable manner.
9. The housing assembly of a socks machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The oil shield (4) comprises a shield body (41) and a mounting plate (42); the lower end of the shield body (41) is connected to the mounting plate (42); and the mounting plate (42) is connected to the middle table (1) via fasteners.
10. A socks machine, characterized in that: The sock machine comprises a middle table (1), a sock knitting component (5) and a cover assembly of the sock machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, an assembly portion (12) is provided on the upper surface of the middle table (1), the sock knitting component (5) is connected to the assembly portion (12) of the middle table (1), and the cover assembly is arranged around the outer edge of the middle table (1).