Folding device for male shorts production

By designing an automated men's shorts production folding device, which utilizes magnetic force and mechanical structure to automatically unfold and fold shorts, the problem of high labor intensity and low efficiency caused by manual folding is solved, and the efficiency and neatness of shorts folding are improved.

CN224133434UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17ZHEJIANG LUONA SOCKS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG LUONA SOCKS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-04-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the production of men's shorts, the folding process relies on manual operation, which results in high labor intensity, low efficiency, and uneven folding.

Method used

A folding device for men's shorts production was designed, including a base, connecting rod, flap, cylinder, support rod and vertical plate. It uses magnetic force and mechanical structure to achieve automatic folding. Through the flipping of the flap and the attraction between the magnetic block and the magnetic sheet, supplemented by the positioning component and spring, the shorts can be automatically unfolded and folded.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the labor intensity of workers, improves the efficiency and neatness of shorts folding, and realizes the automation of the shorts folding process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a folder for producing male shorts, which relates to the field of shorts production equipment and comprises a base, a connecting rod is connected to the top of the base, turning plates are hinged to the left side and the right side of the connecting rod, a vertical plate is hung above the connecting rod, and an air cylinder is connected to the top of the base. The upper end of the air cylinder inclines and abuts against the bottom of the turning plate, and a positioning assembly is arranged at the top of the turning plate and used for fixing the shorts and completely unfolding the shorts. According to the folder for male shorts production, the base, the connecting rods, the turning plates, the air cylinders, the supporting rods and the vertical plates are arranged, the magnetic sheets are embedded in the vertical plates, the magnetic blocks are connected to the ends of the supporting rods, and the turning plates get close to each other, so that the magnetic sheets and the magnetic blocks attract each other, and the effect of folding the shorts is achieved. And the short pants are completely unfolded through the cooperation of the placement seat and the spring so as to assist the folding of the short pants. Parts of manual operation procedures are replaced, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, the working effect is improved, and the purpose of neat folding is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of shorts production equipment, specifically a folding device for producing men's shorts. Background Technology

[0002] In summer, when the weather is hot, men's athletic shorts are a great choice for guys when they're working out or exercising.

[0003] In the production of men's shorts, the finished shorts need to be folded neatly and laid out in a row. This step is done manually in a small factory, which increases the labor intensity of workers, is relatively slow, and results in uneven folding. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a folding device for the production of men's shorts, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a folding device for producing men's shorts, including a base with a connecting rod connected to the top, flaps hinged to both sides of the connecting rod, a vertical plate suspended above the connecting rod, a cylinder connected to the top of the base, the upper end of the cylinder being inclined and abutting against the bottom of the flaps, and a positioning component provided on the top of the flaps for fixing the shorts and fully unfolding the shorts.

[0008] It also includes two support rods, which are arranged on the left and right inner sides of the shorts. The ends of the support rods are connected to magnetic blocks, which are connected to the positioning components.

[0009] Magnetic sheets are embedded on both the left and right sides of the vertical plate.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning component includes a mounting base and a spring. A groove is provided on the top of the flip plate, the bottom of the mounting base slides in conjunction with the groove, one end of the spring is connected to the inner wall of the groove, the other end of the spring is connected to the bottom of the mounting base, and the magnetic block is placed inside the mounting base.

[0011] Preferably, the middle section of the connecting rod is horizontal, and multiple sleeves are pivotally connected to the middle section of the connecting rod. Electric actuators are connected to the sleeves, and the movable end of the electric actuators is connected to the edge of the flap.

[0012] Preferably, a conveyor belt is installed above the connecting rod, and the top of the vertical plate is connected to the conveyor belt.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0014] This utility model provides a folding device for the production of men's shorts. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This folding device for men's shorts production includes a base, connecting rod, flaps, cylinder, support rod, and vertical plate. Magnetic plates are embedded in the vertical plate, and magnetic blocks are connected to the ends of the support rods. By bringing the flaps closer together, the magnetic plates and magnetic blocks attract each other, thus folding the shorts. The device, in conjunction with a mounting base and springs, fully unfolds the shorts, assisting in the folding process. It replaces some manual operations, reduces worker fatigue, improves work efficiency, and achieves neat folding. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the working mechanism of the flip-plate structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flip-plate structure of this utility model from another angle.

[0020] In the diagram: 1 base, 11 cylinder, 2 connecting rod, 3 flap, 31 slide, 32 mounting seat, 33 spring, 4 support rod, 41 magnet, 5 sleeve, 6 electric push rod, 7 conveyor belt, 8 vertical plate, 81 magnetic sheet. Detailed Implementation

[0021] This utility model embodiment provides a folding device for producing men's shorts, such as... Figure 1-4 As shown, a connecting rod 2 is welded to the top of a base 1. Flip plates 3 are hinged to both sides of the connecting rod 2. A vertical plate 8 is suspended above the connecting rod 2. A cylinder 11 is fixedly installed on the top of the base 1. The upper end of the cylinder 11 is inclined and abuts against the bottom of the flip plates 3. When the cylinder 11 is at its shortest position, the flip plates 3 are in a horizontal state. Shorts are placed on the two flip plates 3. By extending the cylinder 11, the flip plates 3 are flipped, bringing the two flip plates 3 closer together, thus folding the shorts.

[0022] The top of the flip panel 3 is equipped with a positioning component, which is used to secure the shorts and fully unfold them.

[0023] It also includes two support rods 4, which are arranged on the left and right inner sides of the shorts. A magnetic block 41 is fixedly installed at the end of the support rod 4, and the magnetic block 41 is connected to the positioning component.

[0024] Magnets 81 are fixedly embedded on both the left and right sides of the vertical plate 8.

[0025] Working principle: First, insert the support rod 4 into the shorts. Then, place the magnetic block 41 at the end of the support rod 4 onto the positioning assembly, which will fully unfold the shorts. The vertical plate 8 is then transported between the two flip plates 3. The cylinder 11 extends, causing the two flip plates 3 to flip and move closer together. This brings the magnetic block 41 and the magnetic sheet 81 closer together. Due to magnetic force, the magnetic block 41 attracts the magnetic sheet 81, thus folding the shorts.

[0026] The positioning assembly includes a mounting base 32 and a spring 33. A groove 31 is provided on the top of the flip plate 3. The bottom of the mounting base 32 slides in conjunction with the groove 31. One end of the spring 33 is welded to the inner wall of the groove 31, and the other end of the spring 33 is welded to the bottom of the mounting base 32. A magnet 41 is placed inside the mounting base 32. (See attached diagram.) Figure 1 , 3 After the shorts are installed, spring 33 is in a stretched state, generating a contraction force, thereby fully unfolding the shorts.

[0027] The middle section of connecting rod 2 is horizontal, and multiple sleeves 5 are pivotally connected to the middle section of connecting rod 2. Electric actuators 6 are fixedly installed on the sleeves 5, and the movable end of the electric actuator 6 is welded to the edge of the flap 3. By extending and retracting the electric actuator 6, the distance between the two flaps 3 can be adjusted, thus making it suitable for shorts of unknown size.

[0028] A conveyor belt 7 is fixedly installed above the connecting rod 2, and the top of the vertical plate 8 slides in engagement with the conveyor belt 7. Multiple vertical plates 8 are evenly distributed on the conveyor belt 7. After the vertical plates 8 are fixed in place by magnetic force, the conveyor belt 7 moves forward, causing the subsequent vertical plates 8 to move above the flip plate 3. The vertical plates 8 can be removed from the conveyor belt 7.

[0029] In summary, this folding device for men's shorts production comprises a base 1, a connecting rod 2, a flap 3, a cylinder 11, a support rod 4, and a vertical plate 8. A magnetic piece 81 is embedded in the vertical plate 8, and a magnetic block 41 is connected to the end of the support rod 4. By bringing the flaps 3 closer together, the magnetic piece 81 and the magnetic block 41 attract each other, thus achieving the folding effect on the shorts. With the cooperation of a mounting seat 32 and a spring 33, the shorts are fully unfolded, assisting in the folding process. This device replaces some manual operations, reduces worker fatigue, improves work efficiency, and achieves neat folding.

[0030] 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 folder for use in the production of men's shorts, characterized by: The base (1) is connected to a connecting rod (2) at the top. The connecting rod (2) is hinged to a flap (3) on both the left and right sides. A vertical plate (8) is suspended above the connecting rod (2). A cylinder (11) is connected to the top of the base (1). The upper end of the cylinder (11) is inclined and abuts against the bottom of the flap (3). A positioning component is provided on the top of the flap (3). The positioning component is used to fix the shorts and fully unfold the shorts. It also includes two support rods (4), which are arranged on the left and right inner sides of the shorts. The ends of the support rods (4) are connected to magnetic blocks (41), which are connected to the positioning components. The vertical plate (8) has magnetic pieces (81) embedded on both the left and right sides.

2. The folder for producing men's shorts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component includes a mounting base (32) and a spring (33). A sliding groove (31) is provided on the top of the flip plate (3). The bottom of the mounting base (32) slides in cooperation with the sliding groove (31). One end of the spring (33) is connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove (31), and the other end of the spring (33) is connected to the bottom of the mounting base (32). A magnetic block (41) is placed inside the mounting base (32).

3. The folder for producing men's shorts according to claim 2, characterized in that: The middle section of the connecting rod (2) is horizontal, and multiple sleeves (5) are pivotally connected to the middle section of the connecting rod (2). The sleeves (5) are connected to electric push rods (6), and the movable end of the electric push rods (6) is connected to the edge of the flap (3).

4. The folder for producing men's shorts according to claim 1, characterized in that: A conveyor belt (7) is installed above the connecting rod (2), and the top of the vertical plate (8) is connected to the conveyor belt (7).