Umbrella arranging and folding robot based on fan forming

By designing an umbrella finishing folding robot that integrates the top blowing system, umbrella handle positioning mechanism, blade mechanism, rotary drive mechanism and bottom drying system, the problem that existing equipment cannot organize the wrinkles and curls on the umbrella surface is solved, and efficient finishing and safe drying of the umbrella is achieved.

CN222777187UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-22ZHEJIANG SCI-TECH UNIV
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Application Number
CN202421588139.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-06
Publication Date
2025-04-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-06

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Technical Problem

The existing umbrella finishing equipment cannot realize the functions of umbrella fold finishing and umbrella curling, and the high-speed centrifugal spin drying method has safety hazards and unsatisfactory results.

Method used

A fan-forming umbrella finishing folding robot is designed, integrating the top blowing system, umbrella handle positioning mechanism, blade mechanism, rotary driving mechanism and bottom drying system to realize the functions of umbrella surface drying, pleat finishing and umbrella surface curling.

Benefits of technology

The umbrella surface wrinkles are sorted out by blower and top fan, the blade mechanism realizes the umbrella surface curl, the umbrella handle positioning mechanism solves the problem of umbrella handle deviation, and the bottom drying system effectively deals with the drying problem in the center of the bottom of the umbrella surface, improving the umbrella finishing efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

An umbrella tidying and folding robot based on fan forming comprises a box body, a top blowing system used for achieving umbrella fabric wrinkle tidying, an umbrella handle positioning mechanism, a blade mechanism used for umbrella fabric curling, a rotation driving mechanism, an umbrella restraining cylinder used for containing an umbrella, a bottom drying system and a main control board. The top blowing system is installed in the middle of the interior of the box cover, the umbrella handle positioning mechanism comprises four umbrella handle positioning units, the four umbrella handle positioning units are installed on the periphery of the inner side of the box cover respectively, the blade mechanism comprises four blade curling units, and the four blade curling units are installed on the periphery of the interior of the box body respectively. The umbrella restraining cylinder is installed on the rotary driving mechanism, and the rotary driving mechanism and the bottom drying system are both installed on a bottom plate of the box body. The utility model provides an umbrella tidying and folding robot based on fan forming. The umbrella tidying and folding robot integrates the three functions of umbrella drying, umbrella fabric wrinkle tidying and umbrella fabric curling.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic arranging mechanisms for umbrellas, in particular to an umbrella arranging and folding robot based on fan molding. Background Art

[0002] With the arrival of summer, the rainy season has gradually become more and more frequent, especially in the southern region. The abundant precipitation makes people use umbrellas almost one day out of every three days, and there are also multiple rainfalls in a day. However, umbrellas are in a damp state after use, and it is easy to drip when brought indoors, causing the indoor floor to be slippery and posing a safety hazard. In addition, umbrellas are difficult to dry in summer. Some gaps between umbrellas are left for a long time with rainwater remaining, which makes umbrellas easy to mold and umbrella ribs easy to rust, affecting subsequent use. It takes time for people to organize their own umbrellas, especially in the steps of smoothing the wrinkles on the umbrella and curling the umbrella. Umbrellas that are not organized well will be unsightly, take up space, and affect the carrying when traveling.

[0003] At present, the functions of related products on the market are not complete enough. Some products can only dry the umbrella surface, but cannot adjust the wrinkles or curl the umbrella surface. Some products use high-speed centrifugal drying to dry rainwater, but the effect is not ideal and there are certain safety hazards. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides an umbrella folding robot based on fan molding, which integrates the three functions of umbrella drying, umbrella wrinkle arranging and umbrella curling, so as to save time for users.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0006] A fan-molded umbrella folding robot comprises a box body, a top blowing system for folding an umbrella surface, an umbrella handle positioning mechanism, a blade mechanism for curling the umbrella surface, a rotary drive mechanism, an umbrella constraint cylinder for placing an umbrella, a bottom drying system and a main control board, wherein the top blowing system, the blade mechanism, the rotary drive mechanism and the bottom drying system are all connected to the main control board, the box body comprises a box body and a box cover, the box cover and the box body are hinged by hinges, the top blowing system is installed in the middle of the box cover, the umbrella handle positioning mechanism comprises four umbrella handle positioning units, and the four umbrella handle positioning units are respectively installed around the inner side of the box cover, the blade mechanism comprises four blade curling units, and the four blade curling units are respectively installed around the box body, the umbrella constraint cylinder is installed on the rotary drive mechanism, and the rotary drive mechanism and the bottom drying system are both installed on the bottom plate of the box body;

[0007] The top blowing system includes a top fan, four blowers and four blower guide air ducts, wherein the top fan and the blowers are mounted on the box cover, and each blower guide air duct is connected to the corresponding blower by interference fit;

[0008] Each blade curling unit comprises a blade, a blade servo and an auxiliary constraint arc-shaped member, one end of the blade is connected to the blade servo through a steering disc, the blade servo is mounted on the box body through a second L-shaped servo mounting bracket, and the auxiliary constraint arc-shaped member is connected to the other end of the blade by gluing;

[0009] The bottom drying system includes a bottom fan, a bottom fan guide air duct, a heating plate and a humidity sensor. The bottom fan guide air duct is installed on the bottom plate of the box. The bottom fan is connected to the bottom fan guide air duct by interference fit and gluing. The heating plate is installed on the dust cover of the bottom fan. The humidity sensor is installed on the side panel of the box.

[0010] Furthermore, each umbrella handle positioning unit includes an umbrella handle positioning rod and an umbrella handle positioning servo, the umbrella handle positioning rod is arranged horizontally, and one end of the umbrella handle positioning servo is connected to the umbrella handle positioning servo through a steering plate, and the umbrella handle positioning servo is installed on the box cover through a first L-shaped servo mounting bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotary drive mechanism includes a first synchronous pulley, a second synchronous pulley and a DC motor, the umbrella restraining cylinder is installed on the first synchronous pulley, the first synchronous pulley is connected to the first bearing through a first flange, and the first bearing is installed on the bottom plate of the box through a first bearing support; the second synchronous pulley is connected to the second bearing through a second flange, the first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley are connected through a synchronous belt, the second bearing is installed on the bottom plate of the box through a second bearing support, the DC motor is connected to the second flange through a D-type head, and the DC motor is installed on the bottom plate of the box.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are mainly manifested in: the function of tidying up the wrinkles of the umbrella surface is achieved by the blower and the top fan, and a better umbrella surface curling effect is achieved by the rotation of the blades and the self-rotation of the umbrella, thereby completing the folding of the umbrella; the problem of the umbrella handle being off-center is solved by the rotation of the umbrella handle positioning rod and the servo; the problem that the bottom center of the umbrella is difficult to dry is solved by using a heating plate combined with a bottom fan and a bottom fan guide air duct. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the overall frame of the box.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the box.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom drying system.

[0017] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the box cover frame.

[0018] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the umbrella handle positioning unit.

[0019] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the coordination between the blade mechanism and the box frame.

[0020] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the blade mechanism.

[0021] Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the coordination between the umbrella restraining cylinder and the rotary drive mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 9 , an umbrella folding robot based on fan molding, comprising a box body and a top blowing system for realizing umbrella wrinkle folding, an umbrella handle positioning mechanism, a blade mechanism for curling the umbrella surface, a rotary drive mechanism, an umbrella constraint cylinder 18 for placing an umbrella, a bottom drying system and a main control board, wherein the top blowing system, the blade mechanism, the rotary drive mechanism and the bottom drying system are all connected to the main control board, the box body comprises a box body and a box cover, the box cover and the box body are hinged by hinges, the top blowing system is installed in the middle of the box cover, the umbrella handle positioning mechanism comprises four umbrella handle positioning units, and the four umbrella handle positioning units are respectively installed around the inner side of the box cover, the blade mechanism comprises four blade curling units, and the four blade curling units are respectively installed around the box body, the umbrella constraint cylinder 18 is installed on the rotary drive mechanism, and the rotary drive mechanism and the bottom drying system are both installed on the box bottom plate 23;

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the box body is made of acrylic plate, the box cover is composed of box cover side panels 3, box cover top panel 1 and box cover frame, the box cover side panels 3 and box cover top panel 1 are fixed to the box cover frame built by aluminum profiles by using T-nuts and bolts, the box body is composed of box body side panels 2, box body bottom panel 23 and box body frame 4, the box body side panels 2 and box body bottom panel 23 are fixed to the box body frame 4 built by aluminum profiles by using T-nuts and bolts, the box body frame 4 is arranged in the box body, and it is fixedly connected to the box body; the box cover and the box body are hinged by hinges, so that it can realize the function of opening and closing. Figure 2 As shown, the overall frame includes a box cover frame and a box body frame 4.

[0025] like Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the bottom drying system includes a bottom fan 7, a bottom fan guide air duct 8, a heating plate 6 and a humidity sensor. The bottom fan guide air duct 8 is fixed to the bottom plate 23 of the box body with bolts and nuts. The bottom fan 7 is connected to the bottom fan guide air duct 8 by interference fit and gluing. The heating plate 6 is fixed on the dust cover of the bottom fan 7. The bottom fan 7, the heating plate 6 and the humidity sensor are all connected to the main control board. The humidity sensor is fixed on the side panel 2 of the box body. When the humidity reaches a certain value, the bottom drying system automatically stops working.

[0026] like Figure 5 As shown, the top blowing system includes a top fan 26, four blowers 9 and four blower guide air ducts 10. The top fan 26 is installed on the box cover frame by a fan mounting aluminum strip, the blower 9 is directly fixed on the box cover frame by an L-shaped aluminum part, and the blower guide air duct 10 is connected to the blower 9 by an interference fit and is reinforced by gluing. The air outlet of the blower guide air duct 10 is set downward.

[0027] like Figure 6 As shown, each umbrella handle positioning unit includes an umbrella handle positioning rod 11 and an umbrella handle positioning servo 12. The umbrella handle positioning rod 11 is horizontally arranged, and one end of the umbrella handle positioning servo 12 is connected to the umbrella handle positioning servo 12 through a steering plate. The umbrella handle positioning servo 12 is installed on the box cover frame through a first L-shaped servo mounting bracket 13.

[0028] like Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, each blade curling unit includes a blade 16, a blade servo 15 and an auxiliary constraint arc 17, one end of the blade 16 is connected to the blade servo 15 through a steering plate, the blade servo 15 is connected to the second L-shaped servo mounting bracket 14 through bolts and nuts, the second L-shaped servo mounting bracket 14 is installed on the box body, and the auxiliary constraint arc 17 is connected to the other end of the blade 16 by gluing. The umbrella cover curling function is achieved by the blade 16 rotating counterclockwise and the umbrella rotating clockwise.

[0029] like Fig. 9 As shown, the rotary drive mechanism includes a first synchronous pulley 20, a second synchronous pulley 19 and a DC motor 5, the umbrella restraining cylinder 18 is mounted on the first synchronous pulley 20, the first synchronous pulley 20 is connected to the first flange 24, the first flange 24 is interference fit with the first bearing 22, the first bearing 22 is interference fit with the first bearing support, and the first bearing support is mounted on the bottom plate 23 of the box body through bolts and nuts. The first synchronous pulley 20 is connected to the second synchronous pulley 19 through a synchronous belt 27, the second synchronous pulley 19 is connected to the second flange 21, the second flange 21 is interference fit with the second bearing 25, the second bearing 25 is interference fit with the second bearing support, the second bearing support is mounted on the bottom plate 23 of the box body, the first synchronous pulley 20 is connected to the second synchronous pulley 19 through a synchronous belt 27, the second flange 21 is connected to the DC motor 5 through a D-type head, and the DC motor 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 23 of the box body through a mounting hole. The radius ratio of the two pulleys can be adjusted according to the rotation rate requirements.

[0030] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: the user puts in the umbrella, turns on the switch, and the umbrella handle positioning rod 11 rotates, driving the umbrella handle that may be offset to return to the center position and constrain it in the center position. The bottom heating plate 6 heats, and the bottom fan 7 blows air. The wind along the inclined air duct is easier to reach the bottom center where it is difficult to dry. After the humidity sensor detects that the humidity value reaches the standard, the heating plate 6 and the bottom fan 7 stop working. The top fan 26 blows air first, so that the umbrella surface can be in an open posture, preventing the blower 9 from blowing the umbrella surface crooked due to excessive wind force, resulting in the failure to achieve a good umbrella surface wrinkle finishing effect. Then the blower 9 works, directly blows the wrinkles of the umbrella flat, and blows the umbrella surface into its original shape. The DC motor 5 works, drives the second flange 21 and the second synchronous pulley 19 to rotate, drives the umbrella to rotate clockwise, cooperates with the counterclockwise rotation of the blades 16, and makes the space between the blades 16 continuously shrink. When the set angle is reached, the steering gear 15 stops rotating, and the umbrella stops after continuing to rotate for a certain period of time. After the user opens the lid, he can take out the umbrella by fastening the Velcro.

[0031] The utility model is applicable to most common foldable umbrellas on the market.

Claims

1. An umbrella folding robot based on fan molding, characterized in that: It comprises a box body, a top blowing system for achieving umbrella surface wrinkle arrangement, an umbrella handle positioning mechanism, a blade mechanism for curling the umbrella surface, a rotary drive mechanism, an umbrella restraining cylinder for placing an umbrella, a bottom drying system and a main control board, wherein the top blowing system, the blade mechanism, the rotary drive mechanism and the bottom drying system are all connected to the main control board, the box body comprises a box body and a box cover, the box cover and the box body are hinged by hinges, the top blowing system is installed in the middle of the box cover, the umbrella handle positioning mechanism comprises four umbrella handle positioning units, and the four umbrella handle positioning units are respectively installed around the inner side of the box cover, the blade mechanism comprises four blade curling units, and the four blade curling units are respectively installed around the box body, the umbrella restraining cylinder is installed on the rotary drive mechanism, and the rotary drive mechanism and the bottom drying system are both installed on the bottom plate of the box body; The top blowing system includes a top fan, four blowers and four blower guide air ducts, wherein the top fan and the blowers are mounted on the box cover, and each blower guide air duct is connected to the corresponding blower by interference fit; Each blade curling unit comprises a blade, a blade servo and an auxiliary constraint arc-shaped member, one end of the blade is connected to the blade servo through a steering disc, the blade servo is mounted on the box body through a second L-shaped servo mounting bracket, and the auxiliary constraint arc-shaped member is connected to the other end of the blade by gluing; The bottom drying system includes a bottom fan, a bottom fan guide air duct, a heating plate and a humidity sensor. The bottom fan guide air duct is installed on the bottom plate of the box. The bottom fan is connected to the bottom fan guide air duct by interference fit and gluing. The heating plate is installed on the dust cover of the bottom fan. The humidity sensor is installed on the side panel of the box.

2. The umbrella folding robot based on fan molding as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: Each umbrella handle positioning unit includes an umbrella handle positioning rod and an umbrella handle positioning servo. The umbrella handle positioning rod is arranged horizontally, and one end of the umbrella handle positioning servo is connected to the umbrella handle positioning servo through a steering plate. The umbrella handle positioning servo is installed on the box cover through a first L-shaped servo mounting bracket.

3. An umbrella folding robot based on fan molding as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The rotary drive mechanism includes a first synchronous pulley, a second synchronous pulley and a DC motor. The umbrella restraining cylinder is installed on the first synchronous pulley, the first synchronous pulley is connected to the first bearing through a first flange, and the first bearing is installed on the bottom plate of the box through a first bearing support; the second synchronous pulley is connected to the second bearing through a second flange, the first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley are connected through a synchronous belt, the second bearing is installed on the bottom plate of the box through a second bearing support, the DC motor is connected to the second flange through a D-type head, and the DC motor is installed on the bottom plate of the box.