Color changing structure for embroidery machine

The integrated color-changing frame structure and stable connection design solve the problems of complicated and unstable installation of color-changing frames in embroidery machines, improving stability and lifespan, simplifying installation steps, and increasing production efficiency.

CN223535400UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11TAIZHOU JIMA PRECISION MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422337796.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-25
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-25

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Technical Problem

The installation of existing embroidery machine color change frames is cumbersome and unstable, affecting the color change effect and service life.

Method used

The color-changing frame adopts an integrated molding structure, combined with components such as a color-changing motor, color-changing cam, and flange bearing. Stable connection is ensured by positioning rings and limit bolts, and a protective potentiometer is set up to simplify the installation process.

Benefits of technology

This technology improves the stability and lifespan of the color-changing rack, simplifies installation, and increases production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a color changing structure for an embroidery machine, which belongs to the technical field of embroidery machines and comprises a color changing frame, a color changing motor and a color changing cam, the color changing frame comprises a bottom plate, a left side plate, a right side plate and a top plate, a containing groove is arranged among the bottom plate, the left side plate, the right side plate and the top plate, the color changing motor is fixed on the right side plate, and the color changing cam is fixed on the top plate. A motor shaft of the color changing motor sequentially penetrates through the right side plate and the left side plate, the motor shaft of the color changing motor is connected with a color changing cam, the color changing cam is located in the containing groove, and the motor shaft of the color changing motor rotates to drive the color changing cam to rotate. Two thread grooves for connecting guide columns of the embroidery machine are oppositely formed in the outer side surface of the color changing cam. The color changing structure for the embroidery machine has the advantages that the structure is reasonable and simple, the color changing frame is of an integrally formed structure, the overall structure is stable, the service life is long, and the color changing stability is better.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of embroidery machine technology, and specifically refers to a color-changing structure for embroidery machines. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the color-changing frame of common embroidery machines on the market consists of a base plate, a left side plate, and a right side plate. The left and right side plates are fixed to the base plate with bolts. Installing the motor and color-changing cam on the color-changing frame is quite cumbersome. For example, first, the left side plate is fixed to the base plate with bolts, and the color-changing cam is set on the left side plate through the camshaft and flange periphery. Then, the right side plate is fixed to the base plate with bolts. Next, the motor shaft is aligned and inserted into the connecting hole of the camshaft. Finally, the motor is fixed to the right side plate with bolts. The overall connection is quite complicated. Furthermore, the color-changing frame is composed of a base plate, a left side plate, and a right side plate. Over time, gaps will develop, making the color-changing frame unstable and affecting the color-changing effect later. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a color-changing structure for embroidery machines that is reasonably simple, has an integrated color-changing frame, is structurally stable, has a long service life, and exhibits good color-changing stability.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:

[0005] A color-changing structure for an embroidery machine includes a color-changing frame, a color-changing motor, and a color-changing cam. The color-changing frame includes a base plate, a left side plate, a right side plate, and a top plate. A receiving groove is provided between the base plate, the left side plate, the right side plate, and the top plate. The color-changing motor is fixed on the right side plate, and the motor shaft of the color-changing motor passes through the right side plate and the left side plate in sequence. The motor shaft of the color-changing motor is connected to the color-changing cam, and the color-changing cam is located in the receiving groove. The rotation of the motor shaft of the color-changing motor drives the color-changing cam to rotate. Two threaded grooves for connecting the guide post of the embroidery machine are provided opposite to each other on the outer surface of the color-changing cam.

[0006] In the above-mentioned color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, a connecting plate is provided on the side of the color-changing motor near the right side plate, a positioning ring is provided at the middle end of the connecting plate, a positioning hole is provided on the right side plate to cooperate with the positioning ring, the positioning ring is located in the positioning hole, and the color-changing motor is fixedly connected to the right side plate through the connecting plate.

[0007] In the aforementioned color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, a camshaft is also connected to the outside of the motor shaft of the color-changing motor.

[0008] In the color-changing structure for the embroidery machine described above, a flange bearing is provided between the camshaft and the left side plate.

[0009] In the aforementioned color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, a limiting bolt for restricting the axial movement of the flange bearing is provided on the side of the left side plate away from the color-changing motor.

[0010] In the aforementioned color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, a locking hole is provided in the threaded groove, and the bolt passes through the locking hole to fix the color-changing cam on the camshaft.

[0011] In the color-changing structure for the embroidery machine described above, a positioning rod is provided on the left side plate, a potentiometer is provided at the end of the camshaft, and the potentiometer is connected to the positioning rod through the positioning plate.

[0012] In the aforementioned color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, the color-changing frame is provided with a cover for covering the potentiometer and the rear end of the color-changing frame.

[0013] In the color-changing structure for the embroidery machine described above, a guide wheel is rotatably mounted on the base plate.

[0014] In the aforementioned color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, a handwheel is also provided on the motor shaft of the color-changing motor.

[0015] The outstanding and beneficial technical effects of this utility model compared to the prior art are:

[0016] The color-changing rack of this utility model has an integrated molding structure, which is stable, has a long service life, good color-changing stability, and does not shake. It is easy to install, saves installation steps, and improves production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a simplified structural diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is one of the exploded views of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is the second exploded view of this utility model.

[0020] 1-Color changing frame; 2-Color changing motor; 3-Color changing cam; 4-Threaded groove; 6-Cover; 11-Base plate; 12-Left side plate; 13-Right side plate; 14-Top plate; 15-Receiving groove; 21-Connecting plate; 22-Positioning ring;

[0021] 23-Positioning hole; 24-Flange bearing; 25-Limit bolt; 26-Camshaft; 41-Locking hole; 111-Guide wheel; 121-Positioning rod; 261-Positive potentiometer; 262-Positioning plate; 263-Handwheel. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0023] like Figures 1-3 As shown: A color-changing structure for an embroidery machine includes a color-changing frame 1, a color-changing motor 2, and a color-changing cam 3. The color-changing frame 1 includes a base plate 11, a left side plate 12, a right side plate 13, and a top plate 14. A receiving groove 15 is provided between the base plate 11, the left side plate 12, the right side plate 13, and the top plate 14. The color-changing motor 2 is fixed on the right side plate 13, and the motor shaft of the color-changing motor 2 passes through the right side plate 13 and the left side plate 12 in sequence. The motor shaft of the color-changing motor 2 is connected to the color-changing cam 3, and the color-changing cam 3 is located in the receiving groove 15. The rotation of the motor shaft of the color-changing motor 2 drives the color-changing cam 3 to rotate. Two threaded grooves 4 for connecting the guide column of the embroidery machine are provided opposite to each other on the outer side of the color-changing cam 3. The color-changing frame is an integrally molded structure with stable overall structure, long service life, good color-changing stability, and no shaking. The overall installation is convenient, saving installation steps and improving production efficiency.

[0024] In the aforementioned color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, a connecting plate 21 is provided on the side of the color-changing motor 2 near the right side plate 13. A positioning ring 22 is provided at the middle end of the connecting plate 21. A positioning hole 23 is provided on the right side plate 13 to cooperate with the positioning ring 22. The positioning ring 22 is located in the positioning hole 23. The color-changing motor 2 is fixedly connected to the right side plate 13 through the connecting plate 21. Specifically, this is to facilitate the connection between the color-changing motor and the right side plate. The positioning hole and positioning ring are for facilitating the positioning connection between the connecting plate and the right side. The connecting plate is fixed to the motor with bolts.

[0025] In the above-mentioned color-changing structure for embroidery machines, a camshaft 26 is also connected to the outside of the motor shaft of the color-changing motor 2. A flange bearing 24 is provided between the camshaft 26 and the left side plate 12. Specifically, this is to allow the camshaft to be connected to the color-changing cam and the camshaft to be connected to the motor shaft of the color-changing motor.

[0026] In the aforementioned color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, a limiting bolt 25 is provided on the side of the left side plate 12 away from the color-changing motor 2 to restrict the axial movement of the flange bearing 24. Specifically, this is to ensure the connection stability of the flange bearing.

[0027] In the above-mentioned color-changing structure for embroidery machines, a locking hole 41 is provided in the threaded groove 4, and the bolt passes through the locking hole 41 to fix the color-changing cam 3 on the camshaft 26.

[0028] In the above-mentioned color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, a positioning rod 121 is provided on the left side plate 12, and a potentiometer 261 is provided at the end of the camshaft 26. The potentiometer 261 is connected to the positioning rod 121 through the positioning plate 262. The driving voltage and current performance of the color-changing motor are adjusted through the potentiometer structure to extend the service life of the color-changing motor.

[0029] In the above-mentioned color-changing structure for embroidery machines, the color-changing frame 1 is provided with a cover 6 for covering the potentiometer 261 and the rear end of the color-changing frame 1. Specifically, the cover is fixed to the top plate by bolts and mainly protects the periphery of the potentiometer and the rear side of the color-changing cam to prevent dust and other impurities from entering the interior.

[0030] In the above-mentioned color-changing structure for embroidery machines, a guide wheel 111 is rotatably mounted on the base plate 11. The guide wheel is designed to work with the embroidery machine so that the color-changing frame can move back and forth on the embroidery machine.

[0031] In the aforementioned color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, a handwheel 263 is also provided on the motor shaft of the color-changing motor 2. Specifically, this allows for manual adjustment via the handwheel, and the handwheel is positioned away from the color-changing frame.

[0032] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of the present utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A color-changing structure for an embroidery machine, characterized in that: The device includes a color-changing frame (1), a color-changing motor (2), and a color-changing cam (3). The color-changing frame (1) includes a base plate (11), a left side plate (12), a right side plate (13), and a top plate (14). A receiving groove (15) is provided between the base plate (11), the left side plate (12), the right side plate (13), and the top plate (14). The color-changing motor (2) is fixed on the right side plate (13), and the motor shaft of the color-changing motor (2) passes through the right side plate (13) and the left side plate (12) in sequence. The motor shaft of the color-changing motor (2) is connected to the color-changing cam (3), and the color-changing cam (3) is located in the receiving groove (15). The rotation of the motor shaft of the color-changing motor (2) drives the color-changing cam (3) to rotate. Two threaded grooves (4) for connecting the guide column of the embroidery machine are provided opposite to each other on the outer side of the color-changing cam (3).

2. The color-changing structure for an embroidery machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The color-changing motor (2) is provided with a connecting plate (21) on the side near the right side plate (13). A positioning ring (22) is provided at the middle end of the connecting plate (21). A positioning hole (23) is provided on the right side plate (13) to cooperate with the positioning ring (22). The positioning ring (22) is located in the positioning hole (23). The color-changing motor (2) is fixedly connected to the right side plate (13) through the connecting plate (21).

3. The color-changing structure for an embroidery machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The color-changing motor (2) is also connected to a camshaft (26) on the outside of the motor shaft.

4. The color-changing structure for an embroidery machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A flange bearing (24) is provided between the camshaft (26) and the left side plate (12).

5. The color-changing structure for an embroidery machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The left side plate (12) away from the color-changing motor (2) is provided with a limiting bolt (25) for restricting the axial movement of the flange bearing (24).

6. The color-changing structure for an embroidery machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, characterized in that: The threaded groove (4) is provided with a locking hole (41), and the bolt passes through the locking hole (41) to fix the color-changing cam (3) on the camshaft (26).

7. The color-changing structure for an embroidery machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A positioning rod (121) is provided on the left side plate (12), and a potentiometer (261) is provided at the end of the camshaft (26), and the potentiometer (261) is connected to the positioning rod (121) through the positioning plate (262).

8. The color-changing structure for an embroidery machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The color changer (1) is provided with a cover (6) for covering the potentiometer (261) and the rear end of the color changer (1).

9. The color-changing structure for an embroidery machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base plate (11) is rotatably provided with guide wheels (111).

10. The color-changing structure for an embroidery machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A handwheel (263) is also provided on the motor shaft of the color-changing motor (2).