Simple feeding device for buttonholing machine

By using a simple feeding device for the buttonhole machine and utilizing front and rear fabric blocks and linear modules for automated control, the problems of inconvenient fabric placement and poor frame versatility have been solved, enabling rapid fabric positioning and low-cost fabric sewing.

CN224172995UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28ZHEJIANG MAQI SEWING MACHINE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG MAQI SEWING MACHINE
Filing Date
2025-05-27
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing buttonhole machines require manual adjustment to determine the placement of fabric, which is inconvenient to operate, and the frame is not very versatile, resulting in high manufacturing costs.

Method used

A simple feeding device for buttonhole machines was designed, including a feeding table, front and rear fabric blocks, and a drive unit. The front and rear fabric blocks limit the position of the fabric, and bolts are used to adjust and adapt to different fabric types. Combined with a linear module and sensors, automated control is achieved.

Benefits of technology

This allows the fabric to be pushed into place in one go, reducing adjustment steps, improving ease of operation and adaptability, and lowering manufacturing costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a simple feeding device for a buttonholing machine, and belongs to the technical field of machinery. The problem that an existing device is inconvenient to operate is solved. The simple feeding device for the buttonholing machine is arranged on the right side of a machine head of the buttonholing machine and comprises a horizontally-arranged cloth feeding table and a driving part used for driving the cloth feeding table to horizontally move front and back, pressing plates and driving parts are arranged on the front side and the rear side of the top of the cloth feeding table correspondingly, and the two driving parts are used for driving the two pressing plates to ascend and descend correspondingly. Clamping openings used for clamping cloth are formed between the pressing plate and the cloth feeding table, a front cloth blocking block and a rear cloth blocking block are fixed to the front side and the rear side of the top wall of the cloth feeding table respectively, and the two clamping openings are located between the front cloth blocking block and the rear cloth blocking block. The front cloth blocking block is used for limiting the leftward moving position of cloth, and the rear cloth blocking block is used for limiting the backward moving position of the cloth. The simple feeding device for the buttonholing machine is convenient to operate.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mechanical technology and relates to a buttonhole machine, and more particularly to a simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine. Background Technology

[0002] A buttonhole machine is a key piece of equipment used in garment manufacturing to process buttonholes in clothing. Its structure is as disclosed in the Chinese Patent Database: a device for facilitating the sewing of buttonholes in a straight line at equal or unequal intervals on a garment placket (application number: 202320848518.5). It includes a frame, a sewing table set on the frame, a sewing machine body set on the frame for sewing clothes, and a placement plate for placing fabric. The placement plate is slidably mounted on the sewing table. The placement plate is provided with a straight fixing device for fixing the fabric so that it can be sewn in a straight line. The frame is provided with a sliding device for driving the placement plate to slide so that the clothes on the placement plate slide along a straight line for sewing.

[0003] The above-mentioned device has two problems: 1. The placement of the fabric needs to be judged manually by visual inspection, which involves a constant adjustment process, making the overall operation inconvenient, especially for beginners; 2. A specific frame needs to be set up to install the sliding device, which is not very versatile and has high manufacturing costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by proposing a simple feeding device for buttonhole machines that is simple in structure and easy to use.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: A simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine, located on the right side of the buttonhole machine head, includes a horizontally arranged fabric feeding table and a driving component for driving the fabric feeding table to move back and forth. The front and rear sides of the top of the fabric feeding table are each provided with a pressure plate and a driving component, and the two driving components are used to drive the two pressure plates to rise and fall respectively. A clamping opening for clamping the fabric is formed between the pressure plate and the fabric feeding table. The device is characterized in that a front baffle and a rear baffle are respectively fixed to the front and rear sides of the top of the fabric feeding table, and the two clamping openings are located between the front baffle and the rear baffle. The front baffle is used to limit the leftward movement of the fabric, and the rear baffle is used to limit the backward movement of the fabric.

[0006] When in use, the operator is positioned to the right of the buttonhole machine head. The fabric is placed on the feed table and pushed to the left towards the buttonhole machine head sewing position. The movement position is limited by contact with the front and rear fabric blocks. Finally, the two pressure plates descend to hold the fabric in place for subsequent sewing operations.

[0007] The front and rear fabric blocks work together to define the area where the fabric is placed, allowing the fabric to be pushed into place in one go. This greatly reduces the number of fabric adjustment steps and makes sewing easier. It has the advantages of simple structure and easy use.

[0008] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for buttonhole machines, the back panel fabric block is connected to the feeding table via a rear connection structure, so that the back panel fabric block can be locked at multiple positions in the front-to-back direction.

[0009] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for buttonhole machines, the aforementioned front fabric block is connected to the feeding table via a front connecting structure, so that the front fabric block can be locked at multiple positions in the front-back direction.

[0010] Both the front and rear fabric panels can be adjusted forward and backward to change the distance between them, thus adapting to different types of fabrics and offering good practicality.

[0011] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for buttonhole machines, the front connecting structure includes a front through hole that runs vertically through the front baffle block. A row of front threaded holes distributed front to back is provided on the feeding table. A front bolt is provided in the front through hole, and the shank of the front bolt is screwed into one of the front threaded holes. In this way, the position of the front baffle block can be changed by screwing the front bolt into different front threaded holes. It has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation.

[0012] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for the buttonhole machine, the front through-hole is a waist-shaped hole, and its length extends horizontally. Adjusting the left and right positions of the front panel is primarily for better fit to men's and women's clothing.

[0013] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for buttonhole machines, the rear connection structure includes a rear through hole that runs vertically through the rear fabric block. The feeding table is provided with at least one row of rear threaded holes distributed front to back. A rear bolt is provided in the rear through hole, and the shank of the rear bolt is screwed into a corresponding rear threaded hole. In this way, the position of the front fabric block can be changed by screwing the rear bolt into different rear threaded holes. It has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation.

[0014] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine, the front baffle is long and extends forward and backward. The vertical cross-section of the front baffle is L-shaped. The front baffle consists of a vertically arranged baffle section and a horizontally arranged positioning section. The positioning section is located to the left of the baffle section, and the aforementioned front through hole is located on the positioning section to better limit the fabric.

[0015] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine, the back panel cloth is L-shaped and horizontally positioned, with the corner of the back panel cloth facing the aforementioned clamping opening.

[0016] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for the buttonhole machine, both ends of the back cover block are provided with the aforementioned rear through holes, and there are two rows of rear threaded holes corresponding to the two rear through holes respectively, making the positioning of the back cover block more stable.

[0017] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine, the rear through-hole at the left end of the back panel is a waist-shaped hole, and its length extends both front and back. This design facilitates easier adjustment of the back panel.

[0018] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for buttonhole machines, the driving component is a linear module, which includes a slide table, and the fabric feeding table is fixed on the slide table. This design not only reduces cost but also facilitates assembly.

[0019] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for buttonhole machines, a sensing component is installed between the feeding table and the linear module. This component includes a sensing element and two sensors that control the operation of the linear module by detecting the position of the sensing element. Two sensing elements and two sensors are installed at the front and rear ends of the feeding table, respectively, and two sensors are installed at the front and rear ends of the linear module, respectively, with the sensing element positioned between the two sensors. In use, the sensing element and sensors work together to determine the two origin positions of the feeding table. Depending on the type of clothing, the linear module stops or drives the feeding table forward or backward a set distance after it reaches the origin position.

[0020] In the aforementioned simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine, the buttonhole machine head is mounted on a horizontally positioned platform. A base plate is horizontally pressed against the top of the platform, and the linear module is fixed to the base plate. U-shaped clamps are fitted around the four edges of the base plate. One end of each clamp has a vertically threaded hole, into which a bolt is screwed. A pressure block is fixed to the end of the bolt. The bottom wall of the platform and the top wall of the base plate are respectively pressed against the other end of the clamp and the pressure block. By unscrewing the bolt and pulling out the clamp, the base plate and platform can be loosened, facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the entire feeding device. Furthermore, this design allows the feeding device to be adapted to different buttonhole machines, offering good adaptability and low cost.

[0021] Compared with existing technologies, the simple feeding device used in this buttonhole machine has the following advantages:

[0022] 1. The front and back fabric blocks work together to define the fabric placement area, allowing the fabric to be pushed into place in one go, greatly reducing the number of fabric adjustment steps and making fabric sewing more convenient. It has the advantages of simple structure and easy use.

[0023] 2. The drive unit adopts an integrated linear module. The linear module is set on the buttonhole machine table through the base plate, and the base plate and the table are connected together by a U-shaped clamp. This not only facilitates the overall assembly and disassembly of the feeding device, but also allows it to be directly adapted to different types of buttonhole machines, making it highly versatile and greatly reducing manufacturing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a simple feeding device for this buttonhole machine.

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point B in the middle.

[0027] Figure 4 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the simple feeding device used in this buttonhole machine.

[0028] In the diagram, 1. Buttonhole machine head; 2. Fabric feeding table; 2a. Front threaded hole; 2b. Rear threaded hole; 3. Linear module; 4. Table plate; 5. Pressure plate; 6. Drive unit; 7. Front fabric blocking block; 7a. Front through hole; 7b. Fabric blocking section; 7c. Positioning section; 8. Rear fabric blocking block; 8a. Rear through hole; 9. Front bolt; 10. Rear bolt; 11. Base plate; 12. Sensor; 13. Sensing plate; 14. Clamp. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the simple feeding device for this buttonhole machine is located on the right side of the machine head 1. The feeding device includes a horizontally arranged feeding table 2 and a driving component for driving the feeding table 2 to move back and forth.

[0031] in,

[0032] The buttonhole machine head 1 is mounted on the table 4, and the drive component is fixed to the table 4 via the base plate 11. Preferably, the drive component is a linear module 3, which includes a slide table, and the fabric feeding table 2 is fixed on the slide table. This not only reduces cost but also facilitates assembly. In the actual product, a sensing component is provided between the fabric feeding table 2 and the linear module 3. The sensing component includes a sensing element 13 and two sensors 12 that control the operation of the linear module 3 by detecting the position of the sensing element 13. There are two sensing elements 13 and two sensors 12. The two sensing elements 13 are respectively installed at the front and rear ends of the fabric feeding table 2, and the two sensors 12 are respectively installed at the front and rear ends of the linear module 3, with the two sensing elements 13 positioned between the two sensors 12. In use, the sensors 12 are electrically connected to the control unit of the linear module 3 to detect the position of the sensing element 13, determine the two origin positions of the fabric feeding table 2, and, depending on the type of clothing, the linear module 3 stops or drives the fabric feeding table 2 forward or backward a set distance after the fabric feeding table 2 moves to the origin position. The sensor 13 can be a proximity switch, a position sensor, a grating, etc., and its structure and working principle are existing and will not be explained in detail here.

[0033] The fabric feeding table 2 is long and extends forward and backward. Pressure plates 5 and driving components 6 are provided on the front and rear sides of the top of the feeding table 2, and the two driving components 6 are used to drive the two pressure plates 5 to rise and fall respectively. A clamping opening for clamping the fabric is formed between the pressure plates 5 and the feeding table 2, and the two clamping openings are positioned opposite each other. In this embodiment, the driving component 6 is a telescopic cylinder, the cylinder body of which is fixed to the base plate, and the piston rod of which is fixedly connected to the pressure plates 5. Of course, the driving component 6 can also be a hydraulic cylinder or an electric push rod.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, a front baffle block 7 and a rear baffle block 8 are fixed to the front and rear sides of the top of the fabric feeding table 2, respectively, and the two clamping openings are located between the front baffle block 7 and the rear baffle block 8. The front baffle block 7 is used to limit the leftward movement of the fabric, and the rear baffle block 8 is used to limit the rearward movement of the fabric.

[0035] When in use, the operator is positioned to the right of the buttonhole machine head 1. The fabric is placed on the feed table 2 and pushed to the left towards the sewing position of the buttonhole machine head 1. The fabric's movement is limited by contact with the front and rear fabric blocks 7 and 8. Finally, the two pressure plates 5 descend to hold the fabric in place for subsequent sewing operations.

[0036] The front and rear fabric blocks 7 and 8 work together to define the fabric placement area, allowing the fabric to be pushed into place in one go, greatly reducing the number of fabric adjustment steps and making fabric sewing more convenient. It has the advantages of simple structure and easy use.

[0037] In this embodiment,

[0038] The connection method between the base plate 11 and the table plate 4 is as follows: The base plate 11 is horizontally positioned and presses against the table plate 4. The four edges of the base plate 11 are fitted with U-shaped clamps 14. One end of the clamp 14 has a vertical threaded hole, and a bolt is screwed into the threaded hole. A pressure block is fixed to the end of the bolt. The bottom wall of the table plate 4 and the top wall of the base plate 11 are respectively pressed against the other end of the clamp 14 and the pressure block. By unscrewing the bolt and pulling out the clamp, the base plate 11 and the table plate 4 can be loosened, making it convenient to disassemble and assemble the entire feeding device. At the same time, the above design allows the feeding device to be adapted to different buttonhole machines, with good adaptability and low cost.

[0039] The rear fabric block 8 is connected to the fabric feeding table 2 via a rear connecting structure, allowing it to be locked at multiple positions in the front-to-back direction. The front fabric block 7 is connected to the fabric feeding table 2 via a front connecting structure, allowing it to be locked at multiple positions in the front-to-back direction. Both the front and rear fabric blocks 7 and 8 are adjustable in position to change the distance between them, adapting to different types of fabrics and offering good practicality.

[0040] Specifically

[0041] likeFigure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the front connecting structure includes a vertical through hole 7a penetrating the front fabric block 7. The fabric feeding table 2 has a row of front threaded holes 2a distributed front-to-back. A front bolt 9 is installed inside the through hole 7a, and the shank of the front bolt 9 is screwed into one of the front threaded holes 2a. Thus, by screwing the front bolt 9 into different front threaded holes 2a, the position of the front fabric block 7 can be changed, offering advantages such as simple structure and convenient operation. Further explanation: the through hole 7a is a waist-shaped hole, and its length extends left and right. Adjusting the left and right position of the front fabric block 7 is primarily for better adaptation to men's and women's clothing.

[0042] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the rear connection structure includes a rear through hole 8a that runs vertically through the rear baffle 8. The fabric feeding table 2 is provided with at least one row of rear threaded holes 2b distributed front and back. A rear bolt 10 is provided in the rear through hole 8a, and the shank of the rear bolt 10 is screwed into a corresponding rear threaded hole 2b. In this way, the position of the front baffle 7 can be changed by screwing the rear bolt 10 into different rear threaded holes 2b. It has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation.

[0043] In actual products, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the front baffle 7 is long and extends from front to back. The vertical cross-section of the front baffle 7 is L-shaped. The front baffle 7 consists of a vertically arranged baffle section 7b and a horizontally arranged positioning section 7c. The positioning section 7c is located to the left of the baffle section 7b, and the front through hole 7a is set on the positioning section 7c to better limit the fabric.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the backstop 8 is L-shaped and horizontally positioned, with its two ends distributed to the left and right, and the corners of the backstop 8 facing the clamping opening. Further, each end of the backstop 8 has a rear through hole 8a, and two rows of rear threaded holes 2b corresponding to the two rear through holes 8a respectively, making the positioning of the backstop 8 more stable. Furthermore, the rear through hole 8a at the left end of the backstop 8 is an oblong hole, and its length extends front to back. This design facilitates easier adjustment of the backstop 8.

[0045] In the actual product, the front pressure plate 5 extends horizontally, with its left end connected to the corresponding drive unit 6, and its right end tilted upwards to allow the fabric to be smoothly fed into the front clamping opening. The rear pressure plate 5 extends longitudinally, with its rear end connected to the corresponding drive unit 6.

[0046] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine, disposed on the right side of the buttonhole machine head (1), comprising a horizontally arranged feeding table (2) and a driving component for driving the feeding table (2) to move back and forth, wherein pressure plates (5) and driving components (6) are provided on the front and rear sides of the top of the feeding table (2), and the two driving components (6) are used to drive the two pressure plates (5) to rise and fall respectively, and a clamping opening for clamping the fabric is formed between the pressure plates (5) and the feeding table (2), characterized in that, The front and rear sides of the top wall of the fabric feeding table (2) are respectively fixed with a front baffle block (7) and a rear baffle block (8), and the two clamping openings are located between the front baffle block (7) and the rear baffle block (8); the front baffle block (7) is used to limit the leftward movement of the fabric, and the rear baffle block (8) is used to limit the rearward movement of the fabric.

2. The simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned back panel (8) is connected to the fabric feeding table (2) via a rear connection structure so that the back panel (8) can be locked at multiple positions in the front-to-back direction.

3. The simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned front panel (7) is connected to the fabric feeding table (2) via a front connecting structure so that the front panel (7) can be locked at multiple positions in the front-back direction.

4. The simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The front connection structure includes a front through hole (7a) that runs vertically through the front baffle block (7), and a row of front threaded holes (2a) distributed in front and back on the fabric feeding table (2). A front bolt (9) is provided in the front through hole (7a), and the shank of the front bolt (9) is screwed into one of the front threaded holes (2a).

5. The simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The type of the front through hole (7a) is a waist-shaped hole, and the length of the front through hole (7a) extends to the left and right.

6. The simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rear connection structure includes a rear through hole (8a) that runs vertically through the rear baffle block (8), and the fabric feeding table (2) is provided with at least one row of rear threaded holes (2b) distributed front and back. A rear bolt (10) is provided in the rear through hole (8a), and the shank of the rear bolt (10) is screwed into a corresponding rear threaded hole (2b).

7. The simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The front baffle (7) is long and extends from front to back. The vertical cross section of the front baffle (7) is L-shaped. The front baffle (7) consists of a vertically arranged baffle section (7b) and a horizontally arranged positioning section (7c). The positioning section (7c) is located to the left of the baffle section (7b), and the aforementioned front through hole (7a) is located on the positioning section (7c).

8. The simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The type of driving component is a linear module (3), which includes a slide table and a feeding table (2) is fixed on the slide table.

9. The simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, A sensing component is provided between the feed table (2) and the linear module (3). The sensing component includes a sensing plate (13) and a sensor (12) that controls the operation of the linear module (3) by detecting the position of the sensing plate (13). There are two sensing plates (13) and two sensors (12). The two sensing plates (13) are installed at the front and rear ends of the feed table (2) respectively, and the two sensors (12) are installed at the front and rear ends of the linear module (3) respectively, with the two sensing plates (13) located between the two sensors (12).

10. The simple feeding device for a buttonhole machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buttonhole machine head (1) is installed on a horizontally set platform (4). The top of the platform (4) is also horizontally pressed against the base plate (11), and the linear module (3) is fixed on the base plate. The four sides of the base plate (11) are fitted with U-shaped clamps (14). One end of the clamp (14) is vertically provided with a threaded hole, and a bolt is screwed into the threaded hole. A pressure block is fixed at the end of the bolt. The bottom wall of the platform (4) and the top wall of the base plate (11) are pressed against the other end of the clamp (14) and the pressure block, respectively.

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