Yarn storage device for detecting broken yarns
By combining optical and mechanical detection methods and adjusting gear structure in the yarn storage device, the problems of slow response speed and high failure rate of existing yarn storage devices are solved, achieving efficient and stable yarn breakage detection and adapting to the needs of different yarn types.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520582331.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing yarn storage devices are slow to detect yarn breakage and are prone to contact failures, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern textile production.
It adopts a detection method that combines optics and mechanics. Through the cooperation of micro-switches, infrared transmitters and receiving sensors, it realizes logical 'OR' operation. Combined with the adjustment gear and rack structure, it adjusts the distance between the yarn detector and the yarn guide ring to adapt to different yarn types.
It improves the reliability and response speed of yarn breakage detection, reduces the failure rate, has a simple structure and is easy to assemble and disassemble, and improves the stability of the yarn storage device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of textile equipment technology, specifically a yarn breakage detection and storage device. Background Technology
[0002] Yarn storage devices are used in the textile industry to store and supply yarn. They are usually installed on textile machinery, such as knitting machines and looms. Existing yarn storage devices generally have a swing rod type yarn breakage detection mechanism at the yarn inlet. This yarn breakage detection structure is relatively simple, has a moderate response speed, and is prone to contact failure. As the requirements for production technology continue to increase, the existing structure often cannot meet the production needs. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a yarn breakage detection and storage device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a yarn breakage detection and storage device, comprising a machine body, a yarn storage cylinder mounted on the top of the machine body, a connecting plate fixedly mounted on the side of the machine body, a tension regulator mounted on the top of the connecting plate, and a tension cover fixedly mounted and connected to the bottom of the tension regulator.
[0005] Preferably, the top of the connecting plate is provided with a connecting groove, a slider is fixedly provided on the side of the connecting groove, a detection component is slidably installed on the side of the slider, a rotating hole is provided on the side of the connecting plate, a rotating shaft is slidably provided on the inner side of the rotating hole, an adjusting gear is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating shaft, and the adjusting gear is slidably connected to the detection component, and a turntable is fixedly connected to the side end of the rotating shaft.
[0006] Preferably, the detection component includes a yarn exit detector, a yarn guide ring is fitted on the side of the yarn exit detector, and yarn is slidably disposed inside the yarn guide ring. An insert block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the yarn exit detector, a sliding groove is fixedly provided on the side of the insert block, and the sliding groove engages with a slider. A lightweight swing rod is installed on the side of the yarn exit detector, and the lightweight swing rod engages with the yarn. A rack is fixedly provided on the side of the yarn exit detector, and the rack meshes with an adjusting gear.
[0007] Preferably, a control board is fixedly installed inside the yarn exit detector, and a micro switch is fixedly installed inside the yarn exit detector, and the micro switch is connected to the lightweight swing arm system.
[0008] Preferably, a pair of infrared transmitters and receivers are provided on the inner side of the yarn guide ring, and the sides of the sensors are connected to the control board via communication lines.
[0009] Preferably, an alarm is mounted on the side of the control panel, and the alarm is connected to a micro switch and sensor system via the control panel.
[0010] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: by combining the swing arm, micro switch, infrared transmitter, and receiving sensor, the reliability of detection is improved. At the same time, it adopts both optical and mechanical detection methods and performs a logical "OR" operation. As long as one of them detects a yarn breakage, it is determined that a yarn breakage event has occurred. Compared with the traditional structure, it is more efficient, has a faster response speed, and greatly reduces the failure rate. By adjusting the gear and rack, the distance between the yarn output detector and the yarn guide ring and the bottom tension regulator can be adjusted. The height can be adjusted for different yarn types. The structure is simple, easy to disassemble and assemble, and improves the yarn storage stability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the yarn output detector of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section of the structure of this utility model.
[0014] In the diagram: 1. Machine body; 2. Yarn storage cylinder; 3. Connecting plate; 4. Tension regulator; 5. Tension cover; 6. Connecting groove; 7. Sliding block; 8. Rotary hole; 9. Rotating shaft; 10. Adjusting gear; 11. Turntable; 12. Yarn output detector; 13. Yarn guide ring; 14. Yarn; 15. Insert block; 16. Slide groove; 17. Lightweight swing arm;
[0015] 18. Rack and pinion; 19. Control board; 20. Micro switch; 21. Infrared transmitter; 22. Receiver sensor;
[0016] 23. Alarm. Detailed Implementation
[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clear and complete, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some, not all, embodiments of this utility model, and are merely used to explain the embodiments of this utility model. They are not intended to limit the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0018] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: a yarn breakage detection and storage device, including a machine body 1, a yarn storage cylinder 2 installed on the top of the machine body 1, a connecting plate 3 fixedly installed on the side of the machine body 1, a tension regulator 4 installed on the top of the connecting plate 3, and a tension cover 5 fixedly installed and connected to the bottom of the tension regulator 4.
[0019] The top of the connecting plate 3 is provided with a connecting groove 6, a slider 7 is fixedly provided on the side of the connecting groove 6, a detection component is slidably installed on the side of the slider 7, a rotating hole 8 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 3, a rotating shaft 9 is slidably provided on the inner side of the rotating hole 8, an adjusting gear 10 is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating shaft 9, and the adjusting gear 10 is slidably connected to the detection component, and a turntable 11 is fixedly connected to the side end of the rotating shaft 9.
[0020] The detection assembly includes a yarn exit detector 12, a yarn guide ring 13 fitted on the side of the yarn exit detector 12, and a yarn 14 slidably disposed inside the yarn guide ring 13. A plug block 15 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the yarn exit detector 12, and a sliding groove 16 is fixedly provided on the side of the plug block 15, which engages with a slider 7. A lightweight swing rod 17 is installed on the side of the yarn exit detector 12, and the lightweight swing rod 17 engages with the yarn 14. A rack 18 is fixedly installed on the side of the yarn exit detector 12, and the rack 18 meshes with an adjusting gear 10. The adjusting gear 10 and the rack 18 engage to adjust the distance between the yarn exit detector 12, the yarn guide ring 13, and the bottom tension adjuster 4. The height can be adjusted for different types of yarn 14. The structure is simple, easy to assemble and disassemble, and improves the yarn storage stability of the equipment.
[0021] A control board 19 is fixedly installed inside the yarn exit detector 12, and a micro switch 20 is fixedly installed inside the yarn exit detector 12. The micro switch 20 is connected to the lightweight swing arm 17 system.
[0022] A pair of infrared transmitters 21 and receiver sensors 22 are provided on the inner side of the yarn guide ring 13, and the side of the sensor is connected to the control board 19 through a communication line. The lightweight swing rod 17, micro switch 20, infrared transmitters 21 and receiver sensors 22 work together to improve detection reliability.
[0023] An alarm 23 is mounted on the side of the control panel 19. The alarm 23 is connected to the micro switch 20 and the sensor system via the control panel. Activating the alarm 23 alerts the user to troubleshoot and reduces downtime.
[0024] In use, first, install the machine body 1 in a suitable position. Then, according to the type of yarn 14, rotate the turntable 11 to drive the rotating shaft 9 and the adjusting gear 10, so that the insert block 15 slides up and down in the connecting groove 6 through the cooperation of the slider 7 and the sliding groove 16, and adjusts the height of the yarn output detector 12 to adapt to various thicknesses of yarn 14. The yarn 14 is then passed through the yarn guide ring 13 with the receiving sensor 22 and the infrared transmitter 21, as well as the lightweight swing rod 17. Once a yarn breakage occurs, the lightweight swing rod 17 and the micro switch 20 will move, and the yarn 14 in the yarn guide ring 13 will break, so that the receiving sensor 22 receives the signal from the infrared transmitter 21. Then, the control board 19 stops the yarn storage cylinder 2 and activates the alarm 23 to remind the user to check for faults. The structure is simple, the disassembly and assembly are convenient, and the yarn storage stability of the equipment is improved.
[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A broken end detection yarn accumulator characterized by: Including the body (1), the top of the body (1) is equipped with a yarn storage drum (2), the side of the body (1) is fixedly installed with a connecting plate (3), the top of the connecting plate (3) is equipped with a tension regulator (4), the bottom of the tension regulator (4) is fixedly installed and connected with a tension cover (5).
2. The broken end detection and yarn storage device according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the connecting plate (3) is provided with a connecting groove (6), the side of the connecting groove (6) is fixedly provided with a sliding block (7), the side of the sliding block (7) is slidably installed with a detection assembly, the side of the connecting plate (3) is provided with a rotating hole (8), the inner side of the rotating hole (8) is slidably provided with a rotating shaft (9), the side of the rotating shaft (9) is fixedly connected with an adjusting gear (10), and the adjusting gear (10) is slidably connected with the detection assembly, the side end of the rotating shaft (9) is fixedly connected with a rotating disc (11).
3. A broken end detection yarn accumulator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detection assembly comprises a yarn outlet detector (12), the side of the yarn outlet detector (12) is fitted with a yarn guide ring (13), and the inside of the yarn guide ring (13) is slidably provided with a yarn (14), the bottom of the yarn outlet detector (12) is fixedly installed with an insertion block (15), the side of the insertion block (15) is fixedly provided with a sliding groove (16), and the sliding groove (16) is connected with the sliding block (7), the side of the yarn outlet detector (12) is fitted with a lightweight swing rod (17), and the lightweight swing rod (17) is fitted with the yarn (14), the side of the yarn outlet detector (12) is fixedly provided with a rack (18), and the rack (18) is engagedly connected with the adjusting gear (10).
4. The broken end detection yarn storage device according to claim 3, wherein: The inside of the yarn outlet detector (12) is fixedly installed with a control panel (19), the inside of the yarn outlet detector (12) is fixedly provided with a micro switch (20), and the micro switch (20) is systemically connected with the lightweight swing rod (17).
5. The broken end detection yarn storage device according to claim 3, wherein: The inside of the yarn guide ring (13) is provided with a pair of infrared emitters (21) and receiving sensors (22), and the side of the sensor is connected with the control panel (19) through a communication line.
6. The broken end detection yarn reservoir according to claim 4, wherein: The side of the control panel (19) is fitted with an alarm (23), and the alarm (23) is systemically connected with the micro switch (20) and the sensor through the control panel.