Liftable intelligent running yarn nozzle
By designing a height-adjustable intelligent yarn feeder, the problem of the yarn feeder running empty was solved, enabling efficient knitting, reducing manual intervention, and improving the working efficiency of the flat knitting machine.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520360246.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-04
AI Technical Summary
The yarn feeder of existing flat knitting machines is prone to running empty when knitting multiple patterns or colors, which increases knitting time and requires manual intervention, thus affecting efficiency.
Design a height-adjustable intelligent yarn feeder. By setting up a yarn feeder assembly, a moving base, and a reset component, the yarn feeder can be limited to rise and fall, avoiding empty running and improving weaving efficiency.
The yarn feeder assembly performs yarn weaving according to demand, avoiding empty runs, improving yarn weaving efficiency, and reducing manual intervention.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flat knitting machines, and in particular to a liftable intelligent yarn feeder. Background Technology
[0002] Flat knitting machines are highly automated machines with advanced technology in the knitting industry, integrating computer numerical control, electronic drive, and mechanical design. The yarn feeder is a crucial component of the flat knitting machine, guiding the yarn into the knitting process. In current flat knitting machines, the movement of the yarn feeder is used for knitting. However, sometimes, due to the needs of knitting, multiple patterns or colors need to be knitted simultaneously. In such cases, some yarn feeders may run idle, increasing knitting time and wasting travel. Furthermore, some flat knitting machines require manual intervention, causing inconvenience to the user. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a liftable smart yarn feeder in light of the current state of the technology.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:
[0005] A liftable smart yarn feeder includes a flat knitting machine body; the flat knitting machine body is provided with a guide rail, and a yarn feeder assembly that can be limited and slidable is provided on the guide rail; the yarn feeder assembly is provided with a movable seat and a reset component; the yarn feeder assembly performs knitting work after being limited and raised by the reset component and the movable seat.
[0006] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: a yarn feeder assembly is set up for yarn knitting; a moving seat and a reset component are set up, and the yarn feeder assembly performs knitting work after being limited and raised by the moving seat. When the moving seat is lowered, the yarn feeder assembly performs yarn knitting work; when the moving seat is not lowered, the yarn feeder assembly does not perform yarn knitting work. This setting allows the yarn feeder assembly to perform yarn knitting work as needed when the knitting machine is working, without running empty, thus improving the efficiency of yarn knitting.
[0007] Preferably, the yarn feeder assembly further includes a yarn feeder housing, a roller and a connecting seat disposed on the yarn feeder housing, and a wire structure and a yarn feeder seat disposed on the yarn feeder housing.
[0008] The aforementioned components achieve the following effects: the yarn nozzle housing is used to place the roller, connecting seat, wire structure, yarn nozzle seat, reset component, and moving seat; the roller and connecting seat enable the movement of the yarn nozzle assembly; and the wire structure and yarn nozzle seat facilitate yarn feeding and guiding.
[0009] Preferably, the yarn nozzle housing has a placement cavity; the reset member is disposed in the placement cavity; the movable seat includes a first movable part and a second movable part; the end of the first movable part abuts against one end of the reset member; the second movable part is disposed outside the placement cavity.
[0010] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by providing a placement cavity for limiting the placement of the reset component; by providing a first moving part for contacting and connecting with the reset component, the reset component elastically resets the moving seat after the moving seat contacts the reset component through the first moving part.
[0011] Preferably, the second movable part is disposed above the first movable part; the length of the second movable part is at least greater than or equal to the opening width at the top of the placement cavity; the placement cavity is provided with an outwardly facing slot; an abutting block is provided on the first movable part; the abutting block is positioned within the slot.
[0012] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: by setting the length of the second moving part to be at least greater than the opening width at the top of the placement cavity, it serves to limit the placement of the moving seat; by setting the slot and the abutment block, the moving seat can be limited to move within the placement cavity and thus cannot fall out.
[0013] Preferably, the guide rail is provided with a guide groove, and the roller slides at the upper limit of the guide groove; a timing belt is also provided on the guide rail; and the connecting seat is connected to the timing belt.
[0014] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: by setting guide grooves and roller limit sliding cooperation; by setting synchronous belts, and by setting a motor on the main body of the knitting machine to control the movement of synchronous belts, the yarn feeder assembly is connected to the synchronous belt through the connecting seat, and the rollers slide on the guide rail to achieve lateral movement.
[0015] Preferably, both the wire structure and the yarn feeder seat are provided with threading holes.
[0016] The effect achieved by the above-mentioned components is that, by setting the wire-passing holes, they are used for the routing and passing of wires.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: by setting a yarn feeder assembly for yarn knitting; by setting a movable seat and a reset component, and by setting the yarn feeder assembly to perform knitting work after being limited and raised by the movable seat, when the movable seat is lowered, the yarn feeder assembly performs yarn knitting work, and when the movable seat is not lowered, the yarn feeder assembly does not perform yarn knitting work; this setting allows the yarn feeder assembly to perform yarn knitting work according to demand when the knitting machine body is working, without running empty, thus improving the efficiency of yarn knitting work. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is the utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of point A structure;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the yarn feeder assembly structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the yarn feeder assembly structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the yarn feeder assembly of this utility model.
[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Main body of the flat knitting machine; 11. Guide rail; 12. Motor; 13. Guide groove; 14. Synchronous belt; 2. Yarn feeder assembly; 21. Moving seat; 22. Reset component; 23. Yarn feeder housing; 24. Roller; 25. Connecting seat; 26. Wire structure; 27. Yarn feeder seat; 28. Placement cavity; 29. First moving part; 3. Second moving part; 31. Slot; 32. Abutting block; 33. Yarn threading hole. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The following drawings will disclose several embodiments of this utility model. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit this utility model. That is, in some embodiments of this utility model, these practical details are not essential. In addition, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner.
[0025] It should be noted that all directional indicators in this utility model embodiment, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0026] Furthermore, in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationship, the aforementioned terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0027] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setting," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral structures; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two devices, components, or parts. The connection methods described herein are existing technologies without any modifications and are common knowledge to those skilled in the art. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and does not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor is it intended to limit the utility model. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If a combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0029] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides a liftable intelligent yarn feeder, including a knitting machine body 1; a guide rail 11 is provided on the knitting machine body 1, and a yarn feeder assembly 2 that can be limited and slidable is provided on the guide rail 11; a movable seat 21 and a reset member 22 are provided inside the yarn feeder assembly 2; the yarn feeder assembly 2 performs knitting work after being limited and raised by the movable seat 21 through the reset member 22. By setting the yarn feeder assembly 2 for knitting work; by setting the movable seat 21 and the reset member 22, and the yarn feeder assembly performs knitting work after being limited and raised by the movable seat 21, when the movable seat 21 is lowered, the yarn feeder assembly 2 performs knitting work; when the movable seat 21 is not lowered, the yarn feeder assembly 2 does not perform knitting work; this setting allows the yarn feeder assembly 2 to perform knitting work according to needs when the knitting machine body 1 is working, without empty running, thus improving the knitting work efficiency.
[0030] The yarn feeder assembly 2 also includes a yarn feeder housing 23, a roller 24 and a connecting seat 25 disposed on the yarn feeder housing 23, and a wire structure 26 and a yarn feeder seat 27 disposed on the yarn feeder housing 23. The yarn feeder housing 23 is used to place the roller 24, the connecting seat 25, the wire structure 26, the yarn feeder seat 27, the reset member 22, and the movable seat 21; the roller 24 and the connecting seat 25 are used to move the yarn feeder assembly 2; and the wire structure 26 and the yarn feeder seat 27 are used to feed and guide the yarn.
[0031] The yarn nozzle housing 23 has a placement cavity 28; the reset member 22 is disposed within the placement cavity 28; the movable seat 21 includes a first movable part 29 and a second movable part 3; the end of the first movable part 29 abuts against one end of the reset member 22; the second movable part 3 is disposed outside the placement cavity 28. The placement cavity 28 is provided to limit the placement of the reset member 22; the first movable part 29 is provided to abut against the reset member 22, so that after the movable seat 21 abuts against the reset member 22 via the first movable part 29, the reset member 22 elastically resets the movable seat 21.
[0032] The second moving part 3 is disposed above the first moving part 29; the length of the second moving part 3 is at least greater than or equal to the opening width of the top of the placement cavity 28; the placement cavity 28 is provided with an outwardly facing slot 31; an abutment block 32 is provided on the first moving part 29; the abutment block 32 is positioned within the slot 31. By setting the length of the second moving part 3 to be at least greater than the opening width of the top of the placement cavity 28, it serves to limit the placement of the moving seat 21; by providing the slot 31 and the abutment block 32, the moving seat 21 can move within the placement cavity 28 in a limited manner, thus preventing it from falling out.
[0033] The guide rail 11 is provided with a guide groove 13, and the roller 24 slides in the guide groove 13 at its limit. The guide rail 11 is also provided with a synchronous belt 14. The connecting seat 25 is connected to the synchronous belt 14. By setting the guide groove 13 and the roller 24 in a limited sliding cooperation, and by setting the synchronous belt 14, and by setting the knitting machine body 1 with a motor 12 for controlling the movement of the synchronous belt 14, the yarn feeder assembly 2 is connected to the synchronous belt 14 through the connecting seat 25, and the roller 24 slides on the guide rail 11 to achieve lateral movement.
[0034] Both the conductor structure 26 and the yarn feeder seat 27 are provided with threading holes 33. The threading holes 33 are used for guiding the conductor.
[0035] In this embodiment:
[0036] When knitting is required, the main body 1 of the flat knitting machine needs to be started. At this time, the yarn feeder assembly 2 will work. When a part of the yarn feeder assembly 2 needs to be knitted, the moving seat 21 will press down at the machine head, so that the yarn feeder assembly 2 can knit. When the knitting is completed or other yarn feeder assemblies 2 need to be replaced, the motor 12 will drive the synchronous belt 14 to rotate. At this time, the yarn feeder assembly 2 will move, and the reset member 22 will drive the moving seat 21 to reset, stopping the knitting work.
[0037] The motor 12 driving the synchronous belt 14 described in this utility model is a conventional and well-known technology for those skilled in the art, and therefore does not require further explanation.
[0038] The machine head described in this paper is a conventional and well-known component for those skilled in the art, and therefore requires no further explanation.
[0039] The specific weaving working principle of this new material is a conventional and well-known principle, purpose, and structure for those skilled in the art, so there is no need for further elaboration.
[0040] In the description of this specification, references are made to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example".
[0041] The descriptions using terms such as "example" or "some examples" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0042] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, welding, and bonding that are mature in the existing technology, and will not be described in detail here.
[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and variations can be made in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A liftable smart running yarn nozzle, comprising a flat knitting machine body; a guide rail is arranged on the flat knitting machine body, characterized in that: The guide rail is provided with a yarn nozzle assembly capable of limited sliding; the yarn nozzle assembly is provided with a moving seat and a reset member; the yarn nozzle assembly is capable of limited lifting through the reset member and the moving seat and then capable of knitting work.
2. The liftable smart running nozzle according to claim 1, wherein: The yarn nozzle assembly further comprises a yarn nozzle shell, a roller and a connecting seat provided on the yarn nozzle shell, a guide wire structure and a yarn nozzle seat provided on the yarn nozzle shell.
3. The liftable smart running nozzle according to claim 2, wherein: The yarn nozzle shell is provided with a placing cavity; the reset member is provided in the placing cavity; the moving seat comprises a first moving part and a second moving part; the end of the first moving part abuts against one end of the reset member; the second moving part is provided outside the placing cavity.
4. The liftable smart running nozzle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second moving part is provided above the first moving part; the length of the second moving part is at least greater than or equal to the opening width of the top of the placing cavity; the placing cavity is provided with a groove outwardly; the first moving part is provided with an abutting block; the abutting block is limitedly provided in the groove.
5. The liftable smart running nozzle according to claim 2, wherein: The guide rail is provided with a guide groove, the roller is limitedly slid on the guide groove; the guide rail is further provided with a synchronous belt; the connecting seat is connected with the synchronous belt.
6. The liftable smart running nozzle according to claim 2, wherein: The guide wire structure and the yarn nozzle seat are both provided with a wire passing hole.