Portable fabric folding device

By designing a portable fabric folding device, which utilizes longitudinal and transverse bending mechanisms and clamp limiting structures, automated fabric folding is achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency in manual folding, improving the efficiency of the garment manufacturing process, and reducing costs.

CN223792645UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13ZHEJIANG ZHONGRONG IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520469495.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-18
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-18

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, fabric folding relies on manual operation, which leads to low efficiency, high cost, and affects the continuity of the garment manufacturing process, making it difficult to achieve efficient and low-cost automated folding.

Method used

Design a portable fabric folding device, including longitudinal and transverse bending mechanisms, a tray, a clamp, and a limiting structure, to achieve automatic fabric folding through mechanized operation. The clamp and limiting groove prevent the fabric from slipping and are suitable for fabrics of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and applicability of fabric folding, reduces the size of the device, makes it easy to carry, reduces labor costs, and improves the continuity and efficiency of the garment manufacturing process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a portable fabric folding device, which belongs to the technical field of fabric folding and comprises an outer shell, a folding component is arranged on the inner side of the outer shell, and the folding component comprises a longitudinal bending mechanism, a transverse bending mechanism and a supporting plate. By arranging the folding assembly, the fabric folding efficiency can be improved, the device can be quickly folded and stored, the size of the device is greatly reduced, the device is convenient to carry and can be used in life, the application range is greatly widened, the supporting plate is pulled to stretch out and draw back in the outer shell, the fabric folding device can adapt to fabrics of different sizes, and the fabric folding efficiency is improved. The functional diversity and practicability of the device are improved, the fabric can be pressed through the clamping plates arranged at the ends, the situation that the folding effect is poor due to the fact that the fabric turns over and falls in the folding process is prevented, and the fabric folding efficiency is further improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fabric folding technology, and specifically to a portable fabric folding device. Background Technology

[0002] In the assembly line garment production process, fabric processing is a crucial step. To improve cutting efficiency, multiple bolts of fabric are often laid out neatly before being cut uniformly. Before this, an important folding process is involved. In current production technology, this folding operation is mostly done manually. Manual folding is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, requiring workers to carefully fold each bolt of fabric, resulting in extremely low overall efficiency. Furthermore, it's difficult to maintain a consistent speed for manual operations, further impacting the continuity of the garment production process. More importantly, the large amount of manual labor translates to high labor costs, placing a heavy burden on garment companies in terms of recruitment, training, and daily salary expenses. Therefore, finding an efficient and low-cost fabric folding method is particularly urgent for improving the overall competitiveness of the garment industry.

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides a portable fabric folding device. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This utility model addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art by providing a portable fabric folding device.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A portable fabric folding device includes an outer shell, and a folding component is provided on the inner side of the outer shell. The folding component includes a longitudinal bending mechanism, a transverse bending mechanism and a tray.

[0006] The longitudinal bending mechanism includes a first rotating shaft, a first bearing, and a second bearing. The side surface of the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first bearing, and both ends of the first rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the second bearing. The transverse bending mechanism includes a second rotating shaft, a third bearing, and a fourth bearing. The side surface of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the third bearing, and both ends of the second rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the fourth bearing.

[0007] Preferably, the left surface of the first bearing is fixedly connected to the outer shell, and the right surface of the second bearing is fixedly connected to the outer shell. By connecting the longitudinal folding mechanism to the outer shell, the outer shell can rotate and fold around the first pivot.

[0008] Preferably, the front surface of the No. 3 bearing is fixedly connected to the outer shell, and the rear surface of the No. 4 bearing is fixedly connected to the outer shell. By connecting the transverse folding mechanism to the outer shell, the outer shell can rotate and fold around the No. 2 pivot.

[0009] Preferably, a first spring is fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the outer shell, and a pull bolt is fixedly connected to the end of the first spring away from the outer shell, with the end of the pull bolt extending into the interior of the outer shell.

[0010] Preferably, the tray has multiple equidistant limiting holes inside, which are adapted to the pull bolts. By inserting the pull bolts into the limiting holes on the tray, the tray can be limited to prevent shrinkage or shaking during folding.

[0011] Preferably, the tray is fixedly connected to a connecting block, the upper surface of the connecting block is fixedly connected to a sleeve, the inner surface of the sleeve is slidably connected to a sliding column, the upper end of the sliding column is fixedly connected to a clamping plate, the lower surface of the clamping plate is fixedly connected to a second spring, and the end of the second spring away from the clamping plate is fixedly connected to the connecting block. The clamping plate clamps the fabric to prevent it from slipping during folding and improves the folding effect of the fabric.

[0012] Preferably, both the sleeve and the slide pass through the interior of the second spring, and the clamping plate is provided with a lever to facilitate pulling the clamping plate to clamp the fabric.

[0013] Preferably, the interior of the outer shell is provided with a plurality of equidistantly distributed limiting grooves, and the upper surface of the tray is fixedly connected with a plurality of equidistantly distributed limiting strips. The limiting grooves are adapted to the limiting strips, and the tray can be easily pulled out of the outer shell by sliding the limiting strips in the limiting grooves.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] By incorporating folding components, not only can the efficiency of fabric folding be improved, but the device can also be quickly folded and stored, greatly reducing its size and making it easy to carry. This allows it to be used in daily life and significantly expands its applicability.

[0016] By pulling the tray to extend and retract within the outer casing, the device can not only accommodate fabrics of different sizes, improving its functionality and practicality, but also use the clamps at the ends to hold the fabric in place, preventing it from tipping over during folding and resulting in poor folding performance, thus further improving the efficiency of fabric folding. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pallet structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0021] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0022] 1. Outer shell; 2. Support plate; 3. No. 1 rotating shaft; 4. No. 1 bearing; 5. No. 2 bearing; 6. No. 2 rotating shaft; 7. No. 3 bearing; 8. No. 4 bearing; 9. No. 1 spring; 10. Pull bolt; 11. Limiting hole; 12. Connecting block; 13. Sleeve; 14. Sliding column; 15. Clamping plate; 16. No. 2 spring; 17. Pulley; 18. Limiting groove; 19. Limiting strip. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] In the description of this application, 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0025] In the description of this application, the term "for example" is used to mean "used as an example, illustration, or description." Any embodiment described as "for example" in this application is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments. The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to implement and use the present invention. Details are set forth in the following description for purposes of explanation. It should be understood that those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention can be implemented without using these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes will not be described in detail to avoid obscuring the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and features disclosed in this application.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-4A portable fabric folding device includes a housing 1. A folding assembly is disposed inside the housing 1. The folding assembly includes a longitudinal bending mechanism, a transverse bending mechanism, and a support plate 2. A connecting block 12 is fixedly connected to the support plate 2. A sleeve 13 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the connecting block 12. A sliding column 14 is slidably connected to the inner surface of the sleeve 13. A clamping plate 15 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the sliding column 14. A second spring 16 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the clamping plate 15. The end of the second spring 16 away from the clamping plate 15 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 12. The device is folded by clamping... The plate 15 clamps the fabric to prevent it from slipping during folding and improves the folding effect. The sleeve 13 and the slide column 14 both pass through the interior of the second spring 16. The clamping plate 15 is equipped with a lever 17 to facilitate pulling the clamping plate 15 to clamp the fabric. The interior of the outer shell 1 is provided with multiple equidistant limiting grooves 18. The upper surface of the tray 2 is fixedly connected with multiple equidistant limiting strips 19. The limiting grooves 18 and the limiting strips 19 are adapted to each other. The tray 2 can be easily pulled out of the outer shell 1 by sliding the limiting strips 19 in the limiting grooves 18.

[0027] The longitudinal bending mechanism includes a first rotating shaft 3, a first bearing 4, and a second bearing 5. The side surface of the first rotating shaft 3 is rotatably connected to the first bearing 4, and both ends of the first rotating shaft 3 are rotatably connected to the second bearing 5. The left surface of the first bearing 4 is fixedly connected to the outer shell 1, and the right surface of the second bearing 5 is fixedly connected to the outer shell 1. By connecting the longitudinal bending mechanism to the outer shell 1, the outer shell 1 can rotate and fold around the first rotating shaft 3. The transverse bending mechanism includes a second rotating shaft 6, a third bearing 7, and a fourth bearing 8. The side surface of the second rotating shaft 6 is rotatably connected to the third bearing 7, and both ends of the second rotating shaft 6 are rotatably connected to the fourth bearing 8. The side surface of the third bearing 7 is rotatably connected to the third bearing 7, and both ends of the second rotating shaft 6 are rotatably connected to the fourth bearing 8. The front surface is fixedly connected to the outer shell 1, and the rear surface of the fourth bearing 8 is fixedly connected to the outer shell 1. By connecting the transverse folding mechanism to the outer shell 1, the outer shell 1 can rotate and fold around the second pivot 6. The left and right sides of the outer shell 1 are fixedly connected to the first spring 9. The end of the first spring 9 away from the outer shell 1 is fixedly connected to the pull bolt 10. The end of the pull bolt 10 extends into the interior of the outer shell 1. The interior of the tray 2 is provided with multiple equally spaced limiting holes 11. The limiting holes 11 are adapted to the pull bolt 10. By inserting the pull bolt 10 into the limiting holes 11 on the tray 2, the tray 2 can be limited to prevent shrinkage or shaking during folding.

[0028] Working principle:

[0029] This portable fabric folding device involves laying the outer shell 1 flat, pulling the bolt 10 to disengage it from the limiting hole 11, then pulling out the tray 2 to a suitable length according to the fabric size, and then inserting the bolt 10 into the corresponding limiting hole 11 to achieve limiting and ensure that the tray 2 will not slide relative to the outer shell 1 during the folding process. Then, the fabric is laid flat on the outer shell 1, and the clamping plate 15 is pulled and released. Under the action of the sliding column 14, the four sides of the fabric are clamped to fix the fabric. Then, the outer shell 1 is rotated clockwise around the first rotating shaft 3 to fold the fabric, release the corresponding two clamping plates 15, and then open it. Then, the outer shell 1 is rotated clockwise around the second rotating shaft 6 to fold the fabric again, release the corresponding two clamping plates 15 again, and then open it again, achieving two quick folds of the fabric.

[0030] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0031] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A portable fabric folding device comprising an outer housing (1), characterized in that, The inner side of the shell body (1) is provided with a folding assembly, which comprises a longitudinal bending mechanism, a transverse bending mechanism and a supporting plate (2); The longitudinal bending mechanism comprises a first rotating shaft (3), a first bearing (4) and a second bearing (5), the side surface of the first rotating shaft (3) is rotationally connected with the first bearing (4), and the two ends of the first rotating shaft (3) are rotationally connected with the second bearing (5); the transverse bending mechanism comprises a second rotating shaft (6), a third bearing (7) and a fourth bearing (8), the side surface of the second rotating shaft (6) is rotationally connected with the third bearing (7), and the two ends of the second rotating shaft (6) are rotationally connected with the fourth bearing (8).

2. The portable fabric folding device of claim 1, wherein, The left surface of the first bearing (4) is fixedly connected with the shell body (1), and the right surface of the second bearing (5) is fixedly connected with the shell body (1).

3. The portable fabric folding device of claim 1, wherein, The front surface of the third bearing (7) is fixedly connected with the shell body (1), and the rear surface of the fourth bearing (8) is fixedly connected with the shell body (1).

4. The portable fabric folding device of claim 1, wherein, The left and right sides of the shell body (1) are fixedly connected with a first spring (9), one end of the first spring (9) away from the shell body (1) is fixedly connected with a pull bolt (10), and the end of the pull bolt (10) extends into the shell body (1).

5. The portable fabric folding device of claim 4, wherein, The inside of the supporting plate (2) is provided with a plurality of equidistantly distributed limiting holes (11), which are matched with the pull bolt (10).

6. The portable fabric folding device of claim 1, wherein, The supporting plate (2) is fixedly connected with a connecting block (12), the upper surface of the connecting block (12) is fixedly connected with a sleeve (13), the inner surface of the sleeve (13) is slidably connected with a sliding column (14), the upper end of the sliding column (14) is fixedly connected with a clamping plate (15), the lower surface of the clamping plate (15) is fixedly connected with a second spring (16), and one end of the second spring (16) away from the clamping plate (15) is fixedly connected with the connecting block (12).

7. The portable fabric folding device of claim 6, wherein, The sleeve (13) and the sliding column (14) pass through the inside of the second spring (16), and the clamping plate (15) is provided with a push plate (17).

8. The portable fabric folding device of claim 1, wherein, The inside of the shell body (1) is provided with a plurality of equidistantly distributed limiting grooves (18), and the upper surface of the supporting plate (2) is fixedly connected with a plurality of equidistantly distributed limiting strips (19), which are matched with the limiting grooves (18).