Sock collecting device for sock turning machine and sock turning machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sock collecting device for a sock turning machine. The sock collecting device aims to solve various problems caused by the fact that the distance between a sock discharging device and a sock collecting box of the sock turning machine in the prior art cannot be adjusted. The sock collecting device for the sock turning machine comprises a fixing frame, a sock collecting platform, a driving device and a transmission mechanism, the driving device drives the transmission mechanism to operate, and the transmission mechanism operates to drive the sock collecting platform to ascend and descend relative to the fixing frame so as to change the height of the sock collecting platform. According to the sock collecting device for the sock turning machine, due to the fact that the height of the sock collecting platform can be adjusted according to needs, the sock falling probability of sock collecting of the sock turning machine is reduced, the sock collecting efficiency of the sock turning machine is improved, and the labor cost in the sock collecting procedure is reduced. The utility model further provides the sock turning machine which comprises the sock collecting device in the technical scheme.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of sock turning machines, in particular to a sock collecting device used for sock turning machines. Background Art

[0002] In the existing sock turning machine, for example, the Chinese utility model patent with publication number "CN204455679U" and patent name "A Sock Turning Machine", after the turned socks enter the sock outlet tube, the sock outlet tube opens and the socks fall into the sock collection box.

[0003] However, when there are no socks in the sock box, the socks have to fall a long distance. Due to the socks turning over or being affected by the environment during the falling process, the socks may fall outside the sock box. In addition, since socks can be stacked and thus exceed the upper part of the sock box, shortening the distance between the sock box and the sock outlet will result in the sock box being unable to store more socks, and the sock box needs to be emptied frequently, thereby increasing the corresponding labor cost. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and propose a sock collecting device for a sock turning machine to solve the various problems caused by the non-adjustable distance between the sock discharge device and the sock collecting box of the sock turning machine in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above technical goals, the utility model proposes a sock collecting device for a sock turning machine, including a fixed frame, a sock collecting platform, a driving device and a transmission mechanism. The driving device drives the transmission mechanism to operate, and the operation of the transmission mechanism drives the sock collecting platform to rise and fall relative to the fixed frame, thereby changing the height of the sock collecting platform.

[0006] Preferably, the fixing frame includes a column with a slide groove longitudinally provided in the column, the sock collecting platform includes a sock collecting plate and a sliding part fixedly connected, the sliding part is slidably provided in the slide groove, and the transmission mechanism drives the sliding part to move.

[0007] Preferably, the sliding portion includes an upper pulley and a lower pulley, and a connecting rod is provided between the upper slider and the lower slider.

[0008] Preferably, the driving device includes a motor and a driving shaft, the transmission mechanism includes a transmission wheel, a rotating wheel and a synchronous belt, the transmission wheel is fixed on the driving shaft, the synchronous belt is sleeved on the transmission wheel and the rotating wheel, the transmission wheel and the rotating wheel are engaged with the two ends of the synchronous belt, and the sliding part moves synchronously with the synchronous belt.

[0009] Preferably, the transmission wheel is arranged at the lower end of the fixing frame, and correspondingly, the motor and the drive shaft are arranged at the lower end of the fixing frame, and the rotating wheel is arranged at the upper end of the fixing frame.

[0010] Preferably, a worm gear is provided on the driving shaft, a worm is provided on the motor shaft of the motor, and the worm is meshed with the worm gear for transmission.

[0011] Preferably, two sliding parts are provided, two transmission wheels, two rotating wheels and two synchronous belts are provided, and the two transmission wheels are provided at both ends of the driving shaft.

[0012] Preferably, it further includes a sensor and a control unit, wherein the sensor senses the height of the socks stacked on the sock collecting platform and sends a corresponding signal to the control unit, and the control unit drives the driving device according to the signal to change the height of the sock collecting platform.

[0013] The invention also includes a proximity switch, which is triggered when the sock collecting platform drops to the lowest point and sends a corresponding proximity signal to the control unit. The control unit controls the driving device to stop running according to the proximity signal.

[0014] The present invention further proposes a sock turning machine, comprising a sock discharging device. The sock turning machine adopts the sock collecting device described in any of the above technical solutions, and the sock collecting device is arranged below the sock discharging device.

[0015] After adopting the above technical solution, the utility model has the following beneficial effects.

[0016] 1. The present invention provides a sock collecting device for a sock turning machine, comprising a fixed frame, a sock collecting platform, a drive device, and a transmission mechanism. The drive device drives the transmission mechanism, which in turn causes the sock collecting platform to rise and fall relative to the fixed frame, thereby changing the height of the sock collecting platform. The height of the sock collecting platform can be adjusted as needed to change the distance between the sock collecting platform and the sock discharge position of the sock turning machine. When there are no socks or a small number of socks on the sock collecting platform, the height of the sock collecting platform is raised to reduce the distance between the sock collecting platform and the sock discharge position, thereby reducing the probability of socks falling off the sock collecting platform and reducing or avoiding the need for manual collection and the additional labor costs. When there are too many socks on the sock collecting platform, causing the top layer of socks to block socks from falling off the sock discharge position, the height of the sock discharge platform is lowered, allowing the sock collecting device to continue collecting socks. This increases the number of socks that can be collected by the sock collecting device, avoids the need for frequent manual collection of socks on the sock collecting platform, and thus reduces labor costs. This arrangement not only reduces the probability of socks falling during the sock turning machine's collection, but also improves the sock collecting efficiency of the sock turning machine and reduces labor costs in the sock collecting process.

[0017] 2. The fixed frame includes a column with a longitudinally disposed chute in the column. The sock collection platform includes a fixedly connected sock collection plate and a sliding portion. The sliding portion is slidably disposed in the chute, and a transmission mechanism drives the sliding portion to move. The chute, which is longitudinally disposed on the column and slidably engaged with the sliding portion in the chute, guides the sliding direction of the sliding portion, thereby making the raising and lowering of the sock collection platform more stable and reducing or preventing the socks from falling off the sock collection platform.

[0018] 3. The sliding portion includes an upper pulley and a lower pulley, with a connecting rod disposed between the upper and lower sliders. This arrangement increases the length of the sliding portion, allowing it to slide more stably within the chute, further improving the stability of the sock collection platform and reducing or preventing socks from falling off the platform.

[0019] 4. The drive unit includes a motor and a drive shaft. The transmission mechanism comprises a drive wheel, a rotating wheel, and a timing belt. The drive wheel is fixed to the drive shaft, and the timing belt is mounted on the drive wheel and the rotating wheel. The drive wheel and the rotating wheel mesh with each end of the timing belt, and the sliding part moves synchronously with the timing belt. Compared with other transmission solutions, the use of a timing belt is more precise and reliable, with higher transmission efficiency. It also reduces vibration of the sock collection platform caused by the transmission, thereby further reducing or preventing the probability of socks falling off the sock collection platform.

[0020] 5. The transmission wheel is located at the lower end of the fixed frame. Accordingly, the motor and drive shaft are located at the lower end of the fixed frame, and the rotating wheel is located at the upper end of the fixed frame. Because the motor and drive shaft are heavy, placing them at the lower end of the fixed frame further reduces vibration during operation of the drive mechanism, thereby further reducing or preventing socks from falling off the sock collection platform.

[0021] 6. A worm gear is provided on the drive shaft, and a worm is provided on the motor shaft of the motor. The worm and worm gear mesh with each other to form a transmission. Since the worm and worm gear have a large transmission ratio, a reduction mechanism between the motor and the drive shaft can be eliminated, reducing the cost of the drive device. At the same time, the motor can be a high-speed motor, further reducing vibration during operation of the drive device, thereby further reducing or preventing the probability of socks falling off the sock collection platform.

[0022] 7. Two sliding parts are provided, and two transmission wheels, two rotating wheels, and two synchronous belts are provided. The two transmission wheels are located at both ends of the drive shaft. This arrangement, on the one hand, makes the operation of the sock collection platform more stable, further reducing or preventing the probability of socks falling on the sock collection platform; on the other hand, the two transmission wheels are located at both ends of the drive shaft, and a single motor can drive the two transmission wheels to rotate synchronously, further reducing the cost of the drive device.

[0023] 8. The system also includes a sensor and a control unit. The sensor senses the height of the socks stacked on the sock collection platform and sends a corresponding stacking signal to the control unit. The control unit then activates the drive device based on the stacking signal to adjust the height of the sock collection platform. This arrangement allows the sock collection device to automatically rise and fall according to the number of socks stacked on the sock collection platform, thereby improving the automation level of the sock collection device and eliminating the additional manual lifting process, further reducing labor costs for sock collection.

[0024] 9. The system also includes a proximity switch, which is triggered when the sock collecting platform reaches its lowest point and sends a corresponding proximity signal to the control unit. The control unit controls the driving device to stop operating based on the proximity signal. The control unit also determines the sock collection status of the sock collecting platform based on the proximity signal and the stacking signal and sends a corresponding reminder signal. This configuration can remind the operator to collect socks when a large number of socks are stacked on the sock collecting platform. On the one hand, this improves the automation level of the sock collecting device and reduces the labor cost of manually checking the number of socks collected on the sock collecting platform. On the other hand, it prevents the socks stacked on the sock collecting platform from blocking the sock discharge of the sock turning machine, thereby improving the working efficiency of the sock turning machine.

[0025] The present invention also provides a sock turning machine, which adopts the sock collecting device described in any of the above technical solutions, so the sock turning machine has all the technical effects of the above technical solutions.

[0026] These features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a sock turning machine;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a sock collecting device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the driving device in the embodiment of the present utility model without the housing;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] 100, sock collecting device, 110, fixing frame, 111, column, 112, slide, 120, sock collecting platform, 121, sock collecting plate, 122, sliding portion, 1221, pulley, 1222, upper slider, 1223, lower slider, 1224, connecting rod, 1225, pin hole, 123, connecting plate, 130, driving device, 131, housing, 132, motor, 133, driving shaft, 134, worm, 135, worm gear, 140, transmission mechanism, 141, driving wheel, 142, rotating wheel, 143, synchronous belt;

[0034] 200. Sock discharging device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following is an explanation and description of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention, but the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not exhaustive. Based on the embodiments in the embodiments, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" or "several" means two or more, unless expressly limited otherwise.

[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0039] Example 1:

[0040] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a sock collecting device 100 for a sock turning machine proposed in an embodiment of the utility model includes a fixed frame 110, a sock collecting platform 120, a driving device 130 and a transmission mechanism 140. The sock collecting platform 120 can be raised and lowered relative to the fixed frame 110. The operation of the driving device 130 drives the transmission mechanism 140 to operate. The operation of the transmission mechanism 140 drives the sock collecting platform 120 to rise and fall to change the height of the sock collecting platform 120.

[0041] The sock collecting platform 120 is used for collecting socks on a sock turning machine. The sock turning machine is provided with a sock discharging device 200 . The sock collecting platform 120 is provided below the sock discharging device 200 . Socks dropped from the sock discharging device 200 fall onto the sock collecting platform 120 .

[0042] When there are no socks or a small number of socks on the sock collecting platform 120, the height of the sock collecting platform 120 is increased, and the distance between the sock collecting platform 120 and the sock discharge position is reduced, thereby reducing the probability of socks falling off the sock collecting platform 120, reducing or avoiding the additional labor costs caused by manual picking up. When there are too many socks on the sock collecting platform 120, causing the top layer of socks to block the socks at the sock discharge position from falling, the height of the sock discharge platform is lowered, allowing the sock collecting device 100 to continue collecting socks, thereby increasing the number of socks that can be collected by the sock collecting device 100, avoiding the need for manual frequent collection of socks on the sock collecting platform 120, and further reducing labor costs. Through the above-mentioned configuration, the probability of socks falling off when the sock turning machine collects socks is reduced, the sock turning machine's sock collecting efficiency is improved, and the labor costs in the sock collecting process are reduced.

[0043] In this embodiment, the fixing frame 110 includes a column 111, in which a slide groove 112 is longitudinally provided. The sock collecting platform 120 includes a fixedly connected sock collecting plate 121 and a sliding portion 122. The sliding portion 122 can be slidably engaged in the slide groove 112, and the transmission mechanism 140 drives the sliding portion 122 to move.

[0044] Through the longitudinal slide groove 112 set on the column 111 and the sliding part 122 slidingly fitted in the slide groove 112, the slide groove 112 can guide the sliding direction of the sliding part 122, thereby making the lifting and lowering of the sock collecting platform 120 more stable, reducing or avoiding the probability of socks falling off the sock collecting platform 120.

[0045] A pulley 1221 is provided on the sliding portion 122 , and the pulley 1221 is in sliding contact with the groove wall of the sliding groove 112 , thereby reducing friction between the sliding portion 122 and the sliding groove 112 .

[0046] The sock collecting platform 120 further includes a connecting plate 123 , which is connected between the sliding portion 122 and the sock collecting plate 121 to securely connect the two.

[0047] In this embodiment, the sliding portion 122 preferably includes an upper slider 1222 and a lower slider 1223 , and a connecting rod 1224 is provided between the upper slider 1222 and the lower slider 1223 .

[0048] This arrangement increases the length of the sliding portion 122, so that the sliding portion 122 can slide more stably in the sliding groove 112, thereby further improving the stability of the sock collecting platform 120 when lifting and lowering, and further reducing or avoiding the probability of socks falling off the sock collecting platform 120.

[0049] In another preferred embodiment, the driving device 130 includes a motor 132 and a driving shaft 133, and the transmission mechanism 140 includes a transmission wheel 141, a rotating wheel 142 and a synchronous belt 143. The transmission wheel 141 is fixed on the driving shaft 133, and the synchronous belt 143 is sleeved on the transmission wheel 141 and the rotating wheel 142. The transmission wheel 141 and the rotating wheel 142 are engaged with the two ends of the synchronous belt 143, and the sliding part 122 moves synchronously with the synchronous belt 143.

[0050] Compared with other transmission solutions, the use of synchronous belts for transmission is more precise and reliable, and has higher transmission efficiency. It also reduces the vibration of the sock collecting platform 120 caused by the transmission, thereby further reducing or avoiding the probability of socks falling off the sock collecting platform 120.

[0051] The transmission wheel 141 and the rotating wheel 142 can be gears or synchronous wheels.

[0052] The sliding portion 122 is provided with a pin hole 1225 , in which a pin shaft is provided. The pin shaft is engaged in the gap between two adjacent teeth of the synchronous belt 143 , so that the sliding portion 122 and the synchronous belt 143 move synchronously.

[0053] In some other embodiments, the driving device 130 and the transmission mechanism 140 may also be an air pump and an air cylinder, or a liquid pump and a hydraulic cylinder, or a motor and a chain, or a motor and a linear module, etc.

[0054] More preferably, in this embodiment, the transmission wheel 141 is provided at the lower end of the fixing frame 110 , and accordingly, the motor 132 and the drive shaft 133 are provided at the lower end of the fixing frame 110 , and the rotating wheel 142 is provided at the upper end of the fixing frame 110 .

[0055] Since the motor 132 and the drive shaft 133 are heavy, by arranging the motor 132 and the drive shaft 133 at the lower end of the fixing frame 110 , the vibration of the driving device 130 during operation is further reduced, thereby further reducing or avoiding the probability of socks falling off the sock collecting platform 120 .

[0056] In another more preferred embodiment, a worm gear 135 is provided on the driving shaft 133 , a worm 134 is provided on the motor shaft 132 of the motor 132 , and the worm 134 is meshed with the worm gear 135 for transmission.

[0057] Since the worm 134 and the worm wheel 135 have a large transmission ratio, it is unnecessary to set a reduction mechanism between the motor 132 and the drive shaft 133, thereby reducing the cost of the drive device 130. At the same time, the motor 132 can use a high-speed motor 132, thereby further reducing the vibration of the drive device 130 during operation, thereby further reducing or avoiding the probability of socks falling off the sock collecting platform 120.

[0058] In another more preferred embodiment, two sliding parts 122 are provided, and two transmission wheels 141 , two rotating wheels 142 and two synchronous belts 143 are provided. The two transmission wheels 141 are provided at both ends of the driving shaft 133 .

[0059] With such a configuration, on the one hand, the two sliding parts 122 make the operation of the sock collecting platform 120 more stable, further reducing or avoiding the probability of socks falling off the sock collecting platform 120; on the other hand, the two transmission wheels 141 are arranged at both ends of the driving shaft 133, and one motor 132 can drive the two transmission wheels 141 to rotate synchronously, thereby further reducing the cost of the driving device 130.

[0060] The two sliding parts 122 are provided on both sides of the sock collecting plate 121 , thereby further improving the operation stability of the sock collecting platform 120 .

[0061] In this embodiment, the drive device 130 further includes a housing 131, in which a worm gear 135, a worm 134, and a portion of a drive shaft 133 are housed. A motor 132 is fixed to the housing 131, and the motor 132 shaft extends into the housing 131 and is connected to the worm 134. The housing 131 is provided with a bearing or a sleeve, through which the drive shaft 133 extends out of the housing 131.

[0062] Example 2:

[0063] Based on Example 1, in this embodiment, the sock collecting device 100 also includes a sensor and a control unit. The sensor senses the height of the socks stacked on the sock collecting platform 120 and sends a corresponding stacking signal to the control unit. The control unit drives the driving device 130 to operate according to the stacking signal to change the height of the sock collecting platform 120.

[0064] Specifically, the sensor is a photoelectric sensor, which includes a horizontally arranged transmitting end and a receiving end. When the socks stacked on the sock collecting platform 120 are blocked between the transmitting end and the receiving end, the sensor sends a corresponding control signal to the control unit, so that the control unit drives the driving device 130 to operate according to the stacking signal to change the height of the sock collecting platform 120.

[0065] With this arrangement, the sock collecting device 100 can automatically rise and fall according to the socks stacked on the sock collecting platform 120, thereby improving the degree of automation of the sock collecting device 100, avoiding the need for additional manual lifting procedures, and further reducing the labor cost of sock collecting.

[0066] Preferably, the sock collecting device 100 further includes a proximity switch, which is triggered when the sock collecting platform 120 drops to the lowest point and sends a corresponding proximity signal to the control unit. The control unit controls the driving device 130 to stop running according to the proximity signal, and the control unit determines the sock collecting status of the sock collecting platform 120 according to the proximity signal and the height signal and sends a corresponding reminder signal.

[0067] Specifically, the proximity switch is a micro switch or a push switch. When the sock collecting platform 120 drops to its lowest point and the sensor senses socks stacked on the sock collecting platform 120, the control unit simultaneously receives a proximity signal and a stacking signal, indicating that a large number of socks have been stacked on the sock collecting platform 120. The control unit then sends a corresponding reminder signal to remind the operator to collect the socks on the sock collecting platform 120. The reminder signal can be a light signal, a sound signal, or both.

[0068] With such an arrangement, when a large number of socks are stacked on the sock collecting platform 120, the operator can be reminded to collect the socks. On the one hand, the automation level of the sock collecting device 100 is improved, and the labor cost of manually checking the number of socks collected on the sock collecting platform 120 is reduced. On the other hand, it also avoids the socks stacked on the sock collecting platform 120 blocking the sock discharge of the sock turning machine, thereby improving the working efficiency of the sock turning machine.

[0069] Example 3:

[0070] The utility model also proposes a sock turning machine, such as Figures 1 to 5 The sock collecting device 100 adopts any one of the technical solutions in the first and second embodiments. In this embodiment, the sock turning device includes a sock discharging device 200, and the sock collecting device 100 is arranged below the sock discharging device 200.

[0071] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention includes, but is not limited to, the contents described in the accompanying drawings and the above specific embodiments. Any modifications that do not deviate from the functional and structural principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A sock collecting device for a sock turning machine, characterized in that: The driving mechanism is a pair of rotating shafts, each of which is adapted to move the lifting link and the shifting mechanism being coupled to the driving mechanism, wherein the driving mechanism is coupled to the rotating shaft and the shifting mechanism being coupled to the transmission mechanism and the transmission mechanism.

2. A sock collecting device for a sock turning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding portion includes an upper slider and a lower slider, and a connecting rod is provided between the upper slider and the lower slider.

3. A sock collecting device for a sock turning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission wheel is arranged at the lower end of the fixing frame. Correspondingly, the motor and the drive shaft are arranged at the lower end of the fixing frame, and the rotating wheel is arranged at the upper end of the fixing frame.

4. A sock collecting device for a sock turning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A worm wheel is provided on the driving shaft, a worm is provided on the motor shaft of the motor, and the worm is meshed with the worm wheel for transmission.

5. The sock collecting device for a sock turning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two sliding parts, two transmission wheels, two rotating wheels and two synchronous belts, and the two transmission wheels are arranged at both ends of the driving shaft.

6. A sock collecting device for a sock turning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a sensor and a control unit, wherein the sensor senses the height of the socks stacked on the sock collecting platform and sends a corresponding stacking signal to the control unit, and the control unit drives the driving device to operate according to the stacking signal to change the height of the sock collecting platform.

7. A sock collecting device for a sock turning machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a proximity switch, which is triggered when the sock collecting platform drops to the lowest point and sends a corresponding proximity signal to the control unit. The control unit controls the driving device to stop running according to the proximity signal, and the control unit determines the sock collecting status of the sock collecting platform according to the proximity signal and the stacking signal and sends a corresponding reminder signal.

8. A sock turning machine, including a sock discharging device, characterized in that: It comprises the sock collecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the sock collecting platform is arranged below the sock discharging device.

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