Automatic cloth conveying and folding mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic cloth conveying and folding mechanism which is correspondingly matched with a lifting type conveying belt, is used for conveying and folding cloth which is detected to be qualified in a segmented mode and comprises a conveying and folding machine frame, a folding conveying belt, a conveying pressing plate mechanism, a cloth overturning mechanism and a pressing mechanism. The folding conveying belt is horizontally arranged on the conveying and folding rack, a plurality of avoiding openings are distributed in the folding conveying belt at equal intervals in the conveying direction, the conveying pressing plate mechanism is arranged below the folding conveying belt, and the cloth turnover mechanism is arranged on the output side of the folding conveying belt. The cloth turnover mechanism is arranged on the side edge of the lifting type conveying belt, and the pressing mechanism is located above the lifting type conveying belt. Full-automatic assembly line operation is adopted, labor intensity is reduced, operation efficiency is improved, conveying and folding of cloth are effectively achieved through cooperation of all the mechanisms, the cloth is more compact, and using convenience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With socio-economic development and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the demand for service industries such as catering and accommodation is also increasing. While enjoying comfortable and clean services, the consumption of fabrics is also increasing significantly. In order to facilitate the packaging, transportation, and neatness of fabrics, they need to be folded, and there are certain requirements for the folding method. Current folding equipment does not meet the needs of use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide an automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism. It adopts fully automated assembly line operation, reduces labor intensity, and improves work efficiency. Through the cooperation of various mechanisms, it effectively realizes the conveying and folding of fabric, making the fabric more compact and improving ease of use.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism, which works in conjunction with a lifting conveyor belt to convey and fold qualified fabric in segments. The mechanism includes a conveying and folding frame, a folding conveyor belt, a conveying pressure plate mechanism, a fabric flipping mechanism, and a pressing mechanism. The folding conveyor belt is horizontally mounted on the conveying and folding frame and has multiple clearance openings evenly distributed along the conveying direction. The conveying pressure plate mechanism is located below the folding conveyor belt, the fabric flipping mechanism is located on the output side of the folding conveyor belt, and the pressing mechanism is located above the lifting conveyor belt.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the conveying pressure plate mechanism includes a conveying linear guide rail, a conveying mounting plate, a first belt drive assembly, a first lifting module, a lifting plate, and a folding pressure plate.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, two conveying linear guides are provided and fixed parallel to each other on the conveying folding frame along the conveying direction. The first belt drive assembly is provided on the conveying folding frame between the two conveying linear guides. The conveying mounting plate is horizontally fixed on the two conveying linear guides and is driven by the first belt drive assembly. The first lifting module is provided at the bottom of the conveying mounting plate. The lifting plate is horizontally provided above the conveying mounting plate and is driven by the first lifting module. The lifting plate is provided with a plurality of folding pressure plates that are horizontally distributed at equal intervals. The folding pressure plates are arranged one by one in the clearance opening.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fabric flipping mechanism includes a flipping base, a support frame, a flipping shaft, a flipping plate, and a second belt drive assembly.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the flipping base is horizontally fixed on the conveyor folding frame, the flipping shaft is horizontally distributed and fixed on both sides by support frames, the flipping shaft is provided with a plurality of horizontally distributed flipping plates at equal intervals along the axial direction, the flipping plates and folding pressure plates are alternately distributed, the second belt drive assembly is fixed on the flipping base and connected to the flipping shaft for transmission, and the flipping plate corresponds to the lifting conveyor belt after flipping.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism includes a clamping cylinder, a clamping seat, a limiting shaft, an adjusting motor, a limiting block, a mounting guide post, and a clamping block.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the pressing cylinder is longitudinally fixed on the conveying folding frame and a pressing seat is provided with the driving end facing downward. The lower part of the pressing seat is provided with a limiting shaft that is perpendicular to the conveying direction. One end of the limiting shaft is driven by an adjusting motor fixed on the pressing seat. A plurality of downwardly distributed limiting blocks are provided axially at intervals on the limiting shaft. The limiting blocks are staggered with the folding pressure plate. The pressing seat is provided with horizontally distributed pressing blocks at both ends of the limiting shaft by mounting guide posts. The bottom of the limiting block is lower than the bottom of the pressing block.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism is provided on both sides of the lifting conveyor belt, forming a set of staggered folding mechanisms to cooperate in folding the fabric.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the staggered folding mechanism employs one or more workstations.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism disclosed in this utility model adopts fully automated assembly line operation, reduces labor intensity, improves work efficiency, and effectively realizes the conveying and folding of fabric through the cooperation of various mechanisms, making the fabric more compact and improving ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0015] Figure 1This is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of an automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top-view perspective view of the folding conveyor belt and conveyor pressure plate mechanism;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A bottom-view perspective view of the folding conveyor belt and conveyor pressure plate mechanism;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A 3D view of the fabric flipping mechanism;

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial 3D view of the fabric flipping mechanism;

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the clamping mechanism;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of fabric folding of a preferred embodiment of an automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-7 As shown, the embodiments of this utility model include:

[0024] An automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism, which corresponds to and cooperates with a lifting conveyor belt 1, is used to convey and fold fabric that has passed segment inspection.

[0025] The lifting conveyor belt 1 is used to output folded fabric. It has a lifting function during folding to meet the needs of horizontal conveying and folding of fabric.

[0026] An automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism 2 is provided on both sides of the lifting conveyor belt 1 to form a set of staggered folding mechanisms to fold the fabric. The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism 2 is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the lifting conveyor belt 1 to realize the folding scheme of the fabric into a paper towel-like shape.

[0027] The staggered folding mechanism employs one or more workstations to meet different processing efficiencies as needed.

[0028] The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism 2 includes a conveying and folding frame 21, a folding conveyor belt 22, a conveying pressure plate mechanism 23, a fabric flipping mechanism 24, and a pressing mechanism 25.

[0029] The folding conveyor belt 22 is horizontally mounted on the conveying folding frame 21 and corresponds to the preceding inspection conveying mechanism. It transports qualified fabric from the inspection conveying mechanism to the folding conveyor belt 22 for subsequent transport. Guide strips 221 are provided on both sides of the folding conveyor belt 22 for lateral limiting and guiding during fabric transport.

[0030] The folded conveyor belt 22 is provided with multiple clearance openings 222 at equal intervals along the conveying direction for the installation of other components.

[0031] The conveying pressure plate mechanism 23 is located below the folding conveyor belt 22 and includes a conveying linear guide rail 231, a conveying mounting plate 232, a first belt drive assembly 233, a first lifting module 234, a lifting plate 235, and a folding pressure plate 236.

[0032] Two linear guide rails 231 are provided and fixed parallel to each other on the conveying folding frame 21 along the conveying direction. The first belt drive assembly 233 is provided on the conveying folding frame 21 between the two linear guide rails 231. The conveying mounting plate 232 is horizontally fixed on the two linear guide rails 231 and is driven by the first belt drive assembly 233. The first belt drive assembly 233 drives the mounting plate to reciprocate on the linear guide rails 231.

[0033] The first lifting module 234 is disposed at the bottom of the conveying mounting plate 232. The lifting plate 235 is horizontally disposed above the conveying mounting plate 232 and is driven by the first lifting module 234. The lifting plate 235 is provided with a plurality of equally spaced horizontally distributed folding pressure plates 236. The folding pressure plates 236 are disposed one-to-one in the clearance opening 222. The lifting plate 235 is driven to rise by the first lifting module 234, which drives the folding pressure plates 236 to lift the fabric on the folding conveyor belt 22 and drives it to be conveyed to the next channel through the first belt drive assembly 233.

[0034] The fabric flipping mechanism 24 is located on the output side of the folding conveyor belt 22 and also on the side of the lifting conveyor belt 1. It includes a flipping base 241, a support frame 242, a flipping shaft 243, a flipping plate 244, and a second belt drive assembly 245.

[0035] The flipping base 241 is horizontally fixed on the conveyor folding frame 21 to provide bottom support. The flipping shaft 243 is horizontally distributed and fixed on both sides to the flipping base 241 by support frames 242. The flipping shaft 243 is provided with multiple horizontally distributed flipping plates 244 at equal intervals along the axial direction. The flipping plates 244 and the folding pressure plates 236 are alternately distributed. The second belt drive assembly 245 is fixed on the flipping base 241 and is connected to the flipping shaft 243 for transmission. After the flipping plate 244 is flipped, it corresponds to the lifting conveyor belt 1. The folding pressure plate 236 conveys the front end of the fabric to the lifting conveyor belt 1, and the flipping plate 244 folds the rear end of the fabric.

[0036] In practical use, the flipping base 241 is fixed on the conveying folding frame 21 on the conveying direction side by the linear guide rail assembly 246, and the flipping bases 241 on both sides of the lifting conveyor belt 1 are synchronously driven by the opposite threaded shaft drive assembly 247, which can simultaneously adjust the distance between the fabric flipping mechanism 24 and the lifting conveyor belt 1 to meet the folding needs of different specifications of fabric.

[0037] The pressing mechanism 25 is located above the lifting conveyor belt 1 and includes a pressing cylinder 251, a pressing seat 252, a limiting shaft 253, an adjusting motor 254, a limiting block 255, a mounting guide post 256, and a pressing block 257.

[0038] The pressing cylinder 251 is longitudinally fixed on the conveying folding frame 21 and the pressing seat 252 is provided with the driving end facing downward. The pressing cylinder 251 drives the pressing seat 252 to move up and down and reciprocate in the longitudinal direction.

[0039] The lower part of the pressing seat 252 is provided with a limiting shaft 253 that is perpendicular to the conveying direction. One end of the limiting shaft 253 is driven by an adjusting motor 254 fixed on the pressing seat 252. Multiple downwardly distributed limiting blocks 255 are arranged axially at intervals on the limiting shaft 253. The limiting blocks 255 are staggered with the folding pressure plate 236. When the folding pressure plate 236 conveys the fabric, it limits the fabric by limiting the limiting blocks 255.

[0040] The pressing seat 252 has horizontally distributed pressing blocks 257 at both ends of the limiting shaft 253 via mounting guide posts 256. The bottom of the limiting block 255 is lower than the bottom of the pressing block 257. After the limiting block 255 limits the fabric, the adjusting motor 254 drives the limiting shaft 253 to rotate the limiting block 255 outward to avoid affecting the pressing block 257 during pressing. The pressing cylinder 251 drives the pressing block 257 to move down to press the fabric, preventing the fabric from moving when the folding pressure plate 236 is pulled out.

[0041] The limiting shaft 253, adjusting motor 254 and limiting block 255 are provided in two sets for limiting operations at two symmetrical positions. When they are working, the conveying side is in the avoidance position and is limited by the limiting block 255 at the symmetrical position.

[0042] Workflow:

[0043] The qualified fabric is conveyed to the folding conveyor belt 22, which then conveys the fabric to the folding pressure plate 236 of the conveying pressure plate mechanism 23. The folding pressure plate 236 lifts the fabric and sends it to the folding station of the lifting conveyor belt 1. Before reaching the station, the limiting block 255 of the symmetrical pressing mechanism 25 moves down to the fabric-level position under the action of the pressing cylinder 251 to limit the fabric end. Then, under the action of the adjusting motor 254, it flips outward, and the pressing cylinder 251 drives the pressing block 257 to press down and hold the fabric. The folding pressure plate 236 is pulled away from under the fabric, and the pressing mechanism 25 resets. At this time, the second lifting module 51 drives the unloading conveyor belt 52 to descend by one piece of fabric thickness, and the symmetrical fabric is conveyed to the top of the lower layer of fabric. Before reaching the station, the pressing block 255 of the symmetrical pressing mechanism 25 moves down to the fabric-level position. Before reaching the station, the pressing block 255 moves down to the fabric-level position to limit the fabric end. Under the action of the pressing cylinder 251, the limiting block 255 of the tightening mechanism 25 moves down to the position flush with the fabric to limit the end of the fabric. Then, under the action of the adjusting motor 254, it flips outward. The pressing cylinder 251 drives the pressing block 257 to press down and hold the fabric. The folding plate 236 is pulled away from under the fabric. The pressing mechanism 25 resets. The second lifting module 51 drives the unloading conveyor belt 52 to descend by one piece of fabric thickness. At this time, the fabric flipping mechanism 24 on the bottom fabric conveying side flips the rear part of the fabric to the top of the fabric conveyed in the symmetrical position. The fabric flipping mechanism 24 resets. The second lifting module 51 drives the unloading conveyor belt 52 to descend by one piece of fabric thickness. The fabric continues to be conveyed to the folding station on this side. The fabric is folded in the symmetrical position. This process is repeated to achieve a folding scheme similar to that of a tissue.

[0044] In summary, the automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism disclosed in this utility model adopts fully automated assembly line operation, reduces labor intensity, improves work efficiency, and effectively realizes the conveying and folding of fabric through the cooperation of various mechanisms, making the fabric more compact and improving ease of use.

[0045] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism, corresponding to a lifting conveyor belt, for conveying and folding segmented, inspected, and qualified fabric, characterized in that, The device includes a conveyor folding frame, a folding conveyor belt, a conveyor pressure plate mechanism, a fabric flipping mechanism, and a pressing mechanism. The folding conveyor belt is horizontally mounted on the conveyor folding frame and has multiple clearance openings evenly distributed along the conveying direction. The conveyor pressure plate mechanism is located below the folding conveyor belt, the fabric flipping mechanism is located on the output side of the folding conveyor belt, the fabric flipping mechanism is located on the side of the lifting conveyor belt, and the pressing mechanism is located above the lifting conveyor belt.

2. The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying pressure plate mechanism includes a conveying linear guide rail, a conveying mounting plate, a first belt drive assembly, a first lifting module, a lifting plate, and a folding pressure plate.

3. The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two linear guide rails are provided and fixed parallel to each other on the conveying folding frame along the conveying direction. The first belt drive assembly is provided on the conveying folding frame between the two linear guide rails. The conveying mounting plate is horizontally fixed on the two linear guide rails and driven by the first belt drive assembly. The first lifting module is provided at the bottom of the conveying mounting plate. The lifting plate is horizontally provided above the conveying mounting plate and driven by the first lifting module. The lifting plate has a plurality of folding pressure plates that are horizontally distributed at equal intervals. The folding pressure plates are provided one by one in the clearance opening.

4. The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fabric flipping mechanism includes a flipping base, a support frame, a flipping shaft, a flipping plate, and a second belt drive assembly.

5. The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flipping base is horizontally fixed on the conveyor folding frame. The flipping shaft is horizontally distributed and fixed on the flipping base on both sides by support frames. Multiple horizontally distributed flipping plates are arranged at equal intervals along the axial direction of the flipping shaft. The flipping plates and folding pressure plates are alternately distributed. The second belt drive assembly is fixed on the flipping base and connected to the flipping shaft for transmission. After the flipping plate is flipped, it corresponds to the lifting conveyor belt.

6. The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a clamping cylinder, a clamping seat, a limiting shaft, an adjusting motor, a limiting block, a mounting guide post, and a clamping block.

7. The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressing cylinder is longitudinally fixed on the conveying folding frame and a pressing seat is provided with the driving end facing downward. The lower part of the pressing seat is provided with a limiting shaft that is perpendicular to the conveying direction. One end of the limiting shaft is driven by an adjusting motor fixed on the pressing seat. Multiple downwardly distributed limiting blocks are provided axially at intervals on the limiting shaft. The limiting blocks are staggered with the folding pressure plate. The pressing seat has horizontally distributed pressing blocks at both ends of the limiting shaft by mounting guide posts. The bottom of the limiting block is lower than the bottom of the pressing block.

8. The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism has one on each side of the lifting conveyor belt, forming a set of staggered folding mechanisms to cooperate in folding the fabric.

9. The automated fabric conveying and folding mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that, The staggered folding mechanism employs one or more workstations.

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