Settling mechanism of computerized flat knitting machine and mounting tool thereof
By setting a tensioning part on the settling mechanism, the problem of traditional computerized flat knitting machines requiring an additional tensioning mechanism is solved, achieving both knitting stability and cost reduction.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TONGXIANG QIANG LONG MASCH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Traditional computerized flat knitting machines require a pulling mechanism to traction the fabric downwards during the knitting process, which increases equipment costs.
A traction section is installed on the settling mechanism to pull the fabric downwards, which simplifies the overall structure of the computerized flat knitting machine and reduces its manufacturing cost.
It has achieved stability in computerized flat knitting machines, simplified the structure, and reduced production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of computerized flat knitting machine technology, and in particular to a settling mechanism for a computerized flat knitting machine and its installation tool. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional computerized flat knitting machines typically include a needle plate assembly, a hook needle, and a sinker. The needle plate assembly houses the hook needle, which has a hook head and a latch at its front end. The hook head is used to hook the yarn into loops, and the latch is used to close or open the hook head. During the process of hooking the yarn and forming loops, the sinker presses down on the looped old yarn to allow the hook needle to retract smoothly. At the same time, during the process of hooking the yarn and retracting, the old yarn can push the latch, causing the latch to close the hook head, thus preventing the looped yarn from falling into the hook head and ensuring the knitting stability of the computerized flat knitting machine.
[0003] During the knitting process, computerized flat knitting machines need to pull the fabric downwards to ensure that the machine can perform knitting operations stably. Traditional computerized flat knitting machines require a pulling mechanism to generate downward traction on the fabric, which increases the cost of the machine. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides a settling mechanism for a computerized flat knitting machine and its installation tool. A pulling part is provided on the settling mechanism to pull the fabric downward, which simplifies the overall structure of the computerized flat knitting machine and reduces its manufacturing cost.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted in this application include:
[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a settling mechanism for a computerized flat knitting machine. The computerized flat knitting machine includes a needle plate assembly and a hook needle. A preset plane is defined parallel to the height direction of the computerized flat knitting machine. Two needle plate assemblies are symmetrical about the preset plane, and an opening is formed between the two needle plate assemblies. The needle plate assembly has a needle groove and a settling groove. The needle groove extends through the needle plate assembly towards the preset plane. Along the extension direction of the needle groove, the settling groove is located at one end of the needle groove facing the opening. The hook needle is slidably installed in the needle groove. The settling mechanism is installed in the settling groove. The settling mechanism includes a settling plate, which is oscillatingly installed in the settling groove. The settling plate includes a pressure ring portion and a pulling portion. The settling plate oscillates, such that the settling plate includes a first state in which it is at least partially inserted into the opening and a second state in which it is separated from the opening. When the settling plate switches between the first state and the second state, both the pressure ring portion and the pulling portion have a movement component perpendicular to the preset plane and a movement component parallel to the preset plane.
[0007] Furthermore, along the height direction of the computerized flat knitting machine, the pressing section is located above the stretching section.
[0008] Furthermore, the settling plate includes a settling plate body and a first extension plate. The settling plate body has a connecting end and a driving end for driving the settling plate to swing. Along the height direction of the computer flat knitting machine, the connecting end and the driving end are located at both ends of the settling plate body. The first extension plate is connected to the connecting end and extends away from the settling plate body. Along the direction away from the settling plate body, the end face of the first extension plate is connected to the end face of the connecting end to form a pressure ring portion.
[0009] Furthermore, the settlement plate also includes a second extension plate connected to the connecting end, and a pulling part is formed at the end of the second extension plate away from the main body of the settlement plate; the opening has an input end, and the distance between the second extension plate and the input end is greater than the distance between the first extension plate and the input end.
[0010] Furthermore, the settlement plate also includes a third extension plate, which is connected to the second extension plate. The end face of the third extension plate facing the opening forms a baffle. The distance between the third extension plate and the input end is greater than the distance between the second extension plate and the input end.
[0011] Furthermore, the settling mechanism also includes a limiting member, which is installed on the needle plate assembly and is located within the settling trough; a guide groove is formed on the limiting member, and the settling plate is at least partially inserted into the guide groove.
[0012] Furthermore, along the height direction of the computerized flat knitting machine, the pressing ring part is located above the limiting member, and the pulling part is located below the limiting member.
[0013] Furthermore, along the direction perpendicular to the preset plane, the guide groove is located at the end of the limiting member facing the needle plate assembly, so as to form a stop at the end of the limiting member away from the needle plate assembly.
[0014] Furthermore, the settling mechanism also includes an elastic element connected to the settling plate. The elastic element applies an elastic force to the settling plate, and under the action of the elastic force, the settling plate switches from the second state to the first state.
[0015] Furthermore, the elastic element and the settling plate are an integral structure; the needle plate assembly includes a support surface, and the end of the elastic element facing away from the settling plate abuts against the support surface.
[0016] Furthermore, the elastic element is installed in the settling tank via a connector, and at least a portion of the elastic element abuts against the settling plate to apply an elastic force to the settling plate.
[0017] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an installation tool for installing a settling sheet onto a needle plate assembly. The installation tool includes an extension portion that extends at least partially into a settling tank. A positioning groove is formed in the extension portion, and the settling sheet is at least partially inserted into the positioning groove to install the settling sheet into the settling tank.
[0018] The settling mechanism can press down the looped yarn to ensure the knitting stability of the computerized flat knitting machine. At the same time, the settling mechanism can press down the fabric woven by the computerized flat knitting machine to further improve the knitting stability of the machine, simplify its structure, and reduce its production cost. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a side view of the settling mechanism provided in this application after it is assembled with the computer flat knitting machine.
[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the settling mechanism after it is assembled with the computerized flat knitting machine.
[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of part A of the settling mechanism shown.
[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The enlarged view of part A of the settling mechanism after the fabric and yarn are hidden.
[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the settling plate of the settling mechanism. In this example, the settling plate and the elastic element are an integral structure.
[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the limiting component of the settling mechanism.
[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the assembly of the settling plate and the main insert plate of the settling mechanism. In this example, the settling plate and the elastic element are separate structures.
[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The diagram shows the structure of the settling plate of the settling mechanism.
[0028] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the swinging steps of the settling mechanism.
[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage status of the installation tool provided in this application.
[0030] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 The diagram shows the structure of the installation tool.
[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: Preset plane 10, fabric 20, yarn 30, pressing point 31, needle plate assembly 1, needle groove 101, settling groove 102, support surface 103, needle plate 104, slot 1041, toothed plate groove 1042, main insert plate 105, auxiliary insert plate 106, toothed plate 107, mounting groove 1071, connecting post 108, partition plate 109, opening 2, input end 201, hook needle 3, settling plate 4, pressure ring part 401, pulling part 402, settling plate body 403, connecting end 4031, driving end 4032, driving plate 4033 Waist-shaped hole 4034, first extension plate 404, second extension plate 405, third extension plate 406, line stop 4061, stepped surface 407, limiting member 5, guide groove 501, stop 502, mounting post 503, elastic member 6, connecting ring 601, first connecting section 602, second connecting section 603, abutting section 604, connecting member 7, first pin 701, second pin 702, installation tool 8, extension 801, positioning groove 8011, positioning surface 8012, anti-interference groove 802, connecting plate 803, support plate 804. Detailed Implementation
[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0033] Firstly, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, as one implementation, this application provides a settling mechanism for a computerized flat knitting machine. The settling mechanism can press down the looped yarn 30 to ensure the knitting stability of the computerized flat knitting machine. At the same time, the settling mechanism can press down the fabric 20 knitted by the computerized flat knitting machine to further improve the knitting stability of the computerized flat knitting machine, and also simplify the structure of the computerized flat knitting machine and reduce the production cost of the computerized flat knitting machine.
[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the computerized flat knitting machine includes: two needle plate assemblies 1 and multiple hooks 3, defining a preset plane 10 parallel to the height direction of the computerized flat knitting machine, the two needle plate assemblies 1 are symmetrical about the preset plane 10, and an opening 2 is formed between the two needle plate assemblies 1. The hooks 3 are movably mounted on the needle plate assemblies 1. By moving the hooks 3, the yarn 30 located at the top of the opening 2 is hooked by the hooks 3, so that the yarn 30 is looped and knitted to form fabric 20. The fabric 20 is formed in the opening 2 and output from the bottom of the opening 2.
[0035] Specifically, the needle plate assembly 1 includes a needle plate 104, a main insert plate 105 and a secondary insert plate 106. A slot 1041 is formed on the needle plate 104. The main insert plate 105 and the secondary insert plate 106 are respectively inserted into the slot 1041, and the main insert plate 105 and the secondary insert plate 106 are spaced apart.
[0036] A needle groove 101 is formed between adjacent main insert plate 105 and secondary insert plate 106. The needle groove 101 passes through the needle plate assembly 1 towards the preset plane 10, so that the hook 3 can be slidably installed in the needle groove 101, and the hook 3 can move towards the opening 2 and away from the opening 2.
[0037] Along the extension direction of the needle groove 101, the size of the main insert plate 105 is larger than that of the secondary insert plate 106, and there is a certain distance between the end of the secondary insert plate 106 facing the opening 2 and the opening 2, so that a settling groove 102 is formed between adjacent main insert plates 105, and the settling groove 102 is located at the end of the needle groove 101 facing the opening 2.
[0038] The needle plate assembly 1 also includes a toothed piece 107. A toothed piece groove 1042 is formed on the needle plate 104. The toothed piece groove 1042 is connected to the slot 1041 where the main insert plate 105 is located. The toothed piece 107 is installed in the toothed piece groove 1042. The toothed piece 107 is used to block the fabric 20 formed by the computer flat knitting machine, so as to ensure that the fabric 20 can be stably output from the needle plate assembly 1.
[0039] It should be noted that an opening 2 is formed between the toothed plates 107 on the two needle plate assemblies 1. Specifically, the toothed plates 107 include a guide surface close to the preset plane 10, and the opening 2 is formed between the guide surfaces of the toothed plates 107 on both sides of the preset plane 10.
[0040] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the settling mechanism is installed in the settling tank 102, and at least a portion of the settling mechanism can swing within the settling tank 102 to press down the coil and fabric 20.
[0041] The settling mechanism includes a settling plate 4, which is oscillatingly mounted on the settling trough 102. The settling plate 4 includes a pressure ring part 401 and a pulling part 402. The pressure ring part 401 is used to press down the yarn 30 near the settling plate 4 to prevent the yarn 30 loop from floating up during the needle release process of the hook needle 3, which would affect normal knitting. The pulling part 402 is used to press down the fabric 20 (the product formed by knitting yarn 30) located in the opening 2, thus eliminating the need to set a pulling device below the needle plate assembly 1, simplifying the structure of the computerized flat knitting machine and reducing the production cost of the computerized flat knitting machine.
[0042] During the swinging process of the settling plate 4, the settling plate 4 includes a first state and a second state. In the first state, the pressure ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 move downward to the lowest position. In the second state, the pressure ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 move upward to the highest position.
[0043] When the settling plate 4 is in the first state, the pressing ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 of the settling plate 4 extend at least partially into the opening 2.
[0044] When the settling plate 4 is in the second state, the pressing ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 of the settling plate 4 are separated from the opening 2, that is, the pressing ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 are completely retracted into the settling groove 102 so that the settling plate 4 can press down on the coil and the fabric 20 again.
[0045] When the settling plate 4 switches between the first state and the second state, both the pressing ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 have a moving component in the direction perpendicular to the preset plane 10 and a moving component in the direction parallel to the preset plane 10, so that the pressing ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 can contact the coil and the fabric 20 respectively, and press down the coil and the fabric 20.
[0046] It should be noted that during the process of the settling plate 4 switching from the second state to the first state, the moving direction of the pressing ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 is obliquely moving towards the opening 2 and downward. Thus, the amount of movement of the pressing ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 can be divided into a moving component perpendicular to the preset plane 10 and a moving component parallel to the preset plane 10.
[0047] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the following definitions are provided: Figure 1 The directions shown are up, down, left, and right. The height direction of the computerized flat knitting machine is... Figure 1 The vertical direction shown is parallel to the preset plane 10. Figure 1 The vertical direction is shown. The direction perpendicular to the preset plane 10 is... Figure 1 The left and right directions are shown.
[0048] like Figure 5As shown, in one implementation, along the height direction of the computer flat knitting machine, the pressing ring part 401 is located above the pulling part 402, ensuring that the pressing ring part 401 presses down the coil and the pulling part 402 presses down the fabric 20.
[0049] As one implementation, the settling plate 4 includes a settling plate body 403, which has a connecting end 4031 and a driving end 4032 for driving the settling plate 4 to swing. Along the height direction of the computer flat knitting machine, the connecting end 4031 and the driving end 4032 are located at the two ends of the settling plate body 403 respectively.
[0050] Specifically, a driving plate 4033 is formed on the driving end 4032 of the settling plate body 403. The driving plate 4033 extends away from the connecting end 4031. An external driving device for driving the settling plate 4 is connected to the driving plate 4033. By driving the driving plate 4033 to move toward or away from the preset plane 10, the settling plate 4 swings.
[0051] As one implementation method, two arc-shaped waist-shaped holes 4034 are formed on the main body 403 of the settling plate. The center of the trajectory of the two waist-shaped holes 4034 coincides, so that the settling plate 4 can swing around the center of the trajectory.
[0052] The needle plate assembly 1 also includes a connecting post 108, which passes through the settling trough 102 and the waist-shaped hole 4034, so that the settling plate 4 can be installed in the settling trough 102 through the connecting post 108.
[0053] As one implementation, the settling plate 4 includes a first extension plate 404, which is connected to the connecting end 4031 and extends away from the settling plate body 403.
[0054] Along the direction away from the main body 403 of the settling sheet, the end face of the first extension plate 404 is connected to the end face of the connecting end 4031 to form a groove structure. This groove structure is the pressure ring part 401, which ensures that the first extension plate 404 can stably hook the coil and press the coil down, thereby improving the pressing stability of the settling sheet 4 and further improving the weaving stability of the computer flat knitting machine.
[0055] Furthermore, the first extension plate 404 is located at the end of the settling plate body 403 facing the opening 2, ensuring that the settling plate 4 can stably press the coil down.
[0056] As one implementation, the settling plate 4 also includes a second extension plate 405, which is connected to the connecting end 4031. A pulling part 402 is formed at the end of the second extension plate 405 away from the settling plate body 403.
[0057] It should be noted that the pulling part 402 is the tip of the second extension plate 405, which facilitates the hooking of the pulling part 402 with the fabric 20, so that the fabric 20 can be moved downward by the downward movement of the pulling part 402.
[0058] Furthermore, the opening 2 has an input end 201, and the distance between the second extension plate 405 and the input end 201 is greater than the distance between the first extension plate 404 and the input end 201.
[0059] Meanwhile, along the height direction of the computer flat knitting machine, the size of the second extension plate 405 is larger than the size of the first extension plate 404.
[0060] Since the needle plate 104 is placed at an angle relative to the preset plane 10, by increasing the size of the second extension plate 405, it can be ensured that the second extension plate 405 can contact the fabric 20 and drive the fabric 20 to move downward.
[0061] As one implementation, the settlement plate 4 also includes a third extension plate 406, which is connected to the second extension plate 405. The end face of the third extension plate 406 facing the opening 2 forms a baffle portion 4061.
[0062] Specifically, the third extension plate 406 is connected to the second extension plate 405 at one-third of its length from bottom to top.
[0063] More specifically, the distance between the third extension plate 406 and the input end 201 is greater than the distance between the second extension plate 405 and the input end 201, that is, the third extension plate 406 is connected to the end of the second extension plate 405 away from the opening 2.
[0064] Furthermore, the lower end of the third extension plate 406 is lower than the lower end of the second extension plate 405.
[0065] Similarly, since the needle plate 104 is placed at an angle relative to the preset plane 10, by lowering the height of the lowest end of the third extension plate 406, it can be ensured that the third extension plate 406 can stop the fabric 20, ensuring that the fabric 20 remains inside the opening 2 during its downward movement.
[0066] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in one implementation, the settling mechanism also includes a limiting member 5, which is installed on the needle plate assembly 1 and located in the settling trough 102; a guide groove 501 is formed on the limiting member 5, and the settling plate 4 is at least partially inserted into the guide groove 501.
[0067] Specifically, along the thickness direction of the settling plate 4, the width of the guide groove 501 is 1.5 to 2 times the thickness of the settling plate 4.
[0068] By setting the limiting component 5, the swing of the settling plate 4 along its thickness direction is limited, thereby improving the stability of the settling plate 4 in use.
[0069] In one implementation, along the height direction of the computerized flat knitting machine, the pressing ring part 401 is located above the limiting member 5, and the pulling part 402 is located below the limiting member 5.
[0070] That is, the second extension plate 405 extends through the guide groove 501 to the bottom of the limiting member 5.
[0071] When the settling plate 4 pulls the fabric 20 downward, the reaction force generated by the fabric 20 on the settling plate 4 is large, causing the settling plate 4 to wobble and affecting the stability of the settling plate 4. By installing the limiting member 5 in the middle of the second extension plate 405, the pulling stability of the settling plate 4 on the fabric 20 can be improved.
[0072] As one implementation, a mounting groove 1071 is formed on the toothed plate 107, and the limiting member 5 is disposed through the mounting groove 1071, thereby installing the limiting member 5 at the middle position of the second extension plate 405.
[0073] In one implementation, the end of the limiting member 5 facing the needle plate 104 is formed with a mounting post 503, which is inserted into the toothed slot 1042, thereby mounting the limiting member 5 on the needle plate assembly 1.
[0074] As one implementation, along the direction perpendicular to the preset plane 10, the guide groove 501 is located at the end of the limiting member 5 facing the needle plate assembly 1, so as to form a stop part 502 at the end of the limiting member 5 away from the needle plate assembly 1. By setting the stop part 502, the fabric 20 can be prevented from further entering the settling tank 102, thus ensuring the stability of the output of the fabric 20.
[0075] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, as one implementation method, the settling mechanism also includes an elastic element 6, which is connected to the settling plate 4. The elastic element 6 applies an elastic force to the settling plate 4. Under the action of the elastic force, the settling plate 4 switches from the second state to the first state. That is, under the action of the elastic force, the pressure ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 move downward, thereby pressing down the coil and the fabric 20.
[0076] By driving the settling plate 4 from the second state to the first state through the elastic element 6, damage to the fabric 20 can be prevented during the process of the settling plate 4 pressing down on the fabric 20.
[0077] It should be noted that in this implementation, the external driving device for driving the settling plate 4 is used to drive the settling plate 4 to switch from the first state to the second state.
[0078] The intermittent operation of the drive device causes the settling plate 4 to swing back and forth, thereby driving the fabric 20 to press down.
[0079] As one implementation, the elastic element 6 and the settling plate 4 are an integral structure, and the needle plate assembly 1 includes a support surface 103, with the end of the elastic element 6 facing away from the settling plate 4 abutting against the support surface 103.
[0080] Furthermore, the end of the elastic element 6 facing the opening 2 is connected to the settling plate body 403.
[0081] In this implementation, the needle plate assembly 1 also includes a partition 109, which is connected to the main insert plate 105 to maintain the spacing between adjacent main insert plates 105. The partition 109 is located in the settling tank 102, and the upper end surface of the partition 109 is the support surface 103.
[0082] It should be noted that the support surface 103 can be the upper end surface of the needle plate 104, the upper end surface of the auxiliary insertion plate 106, etc.
[0083] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, as another implementation method, the elastic element 6 and the settling plate 4 are separate structures.
[0084] The elastic element 6 is installed in the settling tank 102 via the connector 7. At least a portion of the elastic element 6 abuts against the settling plate 4 to apply an elastic force to the settling plate 4.
[0085] Specifically, one end of the elastic element 6 is fixed in the settling tank 102 by the connector 7, and the other end extends to the end of the settling plate 4 away from the opening 2, so that the elastic element 6 applies an elastic force to the settling plate 4.
[0086] More specifically, the elastic element 6 includes a connecting ring 601, a first connecting segment 602, a second connecting segment 603 and an abutting segment 604 connected in sequence, with the abutting segment 604 abutting against the end of the settlement piece 4 away from the opening 2.
[0087] The first connecting segment 602 and the second connecting segment 603 are inclined to each other, so that the connection between the first connecting segment 602 and the second connecting segment 603 forms a support point.
[0088] The connector 7 includes a first pin 701 and a second pin 702, both of which pass through the main insert plate 105.
[0089] The connecting ring 601 is sleeved outside the first pin 701, so that the elastic member 6 can swing relative to the first pin 701. The second pin 702 is located below the support point, and the elastic member 6 is supported by the second pin 702.
[0090] like Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, the working steps of the settling plate 4 are as follows:
[0091] Under normal conditions, when the sinker plate 4 is in the first state under the action of the elastic element 6, the pressure ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 of the sinker plate 4 extend at least partially into the opening 2. The pressure ring part 401 presses down on point B of the coil to prevent point B of the coil from floating up. This allows the old coil to separate from the hook needle 3 during the movement of the hook needle 3 toward the opening 2, thereby improving the stability of the old coil's retraction.
[0092] After the pressure ring part 401 presses down on point B of the coil, when the hook needle 3 retracts into the sinker 102 (back needle), the coil can drive the needle tongue of the hook needle 3 to close the hook head of the hook needle 3, thereby preventing the coil that has been formed from falling into the hook head, ensuring that the computer flat knitting machine can stably knit the fabric 20.
[0093] Under the action of an external driving device for driving the settling plate 4, the settling plate 4 is driven to switch from the first state to the second state, so that the pressing ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 of the settling plate 4 retract into the settling groove 102. In this state, the settling plate 4 is separated from the coil and the fabric 20.
[0094] After the driving device for driving the settling plate 4 is removed from the settling plate 4, under the action of the elastic member 6, the pressure ring part 401 and the pulling part 402 of the settling plate 4 move downward and press down on the coil and the fabric 20.
[0095] Secondly, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, as one implementation method, an installation tool 8 is used to install the settling plate 4 onto the needle plate assembly 1, thereby improving the ease of installation of the settling plate 4.
[0096] Specifically, the installation tool 8 includes an extension 801 that extends at least partially into the settling tank 102. A positioning groove 8011 is formed in the middle of the extension 801. The settling piece 4 is at least partially inserted into the positioning groove 8011 to install the settling piece 4 into the settling tank 102.
[0097] As one implementation, the installation tool 8 includes multiple extensions 801, thereby installing the settling plates 4 in different settling tanks 102, and the multiple extensions 801 are spaced apart, that is, an anti-interference groove 802 is formed between adjacent extensions 801.
[0098] When the installation tool 8 is used, at least part of the front end of the main insert plate 105 is inserted into the anti-interference groove 802, so that the extension 801 is inserted into the settling groove 102. Then, the settling piece 4 is positioned by the positioning groove 8011, so that the settling piece 4 is positioned and installed in the settling groove 102, which facilitates the subsequent connection of the main insert plate 105 and the settling piece 4 by the connecting column 108.
[0099] As one implementation, the extension 801 also has a positioning surface 8012, which is at least partially located within the settling tank 102.
[0100] A stepped surface 407 is formed on one side of the settling plate 4.
[0101] When the installation tool 8 is used, the step surface 407 abuts against the positioning surface 8012, thereby supporting the settlement plate 4 and preventing the settlement plate 4 from swinging, which further facilitates the subsequent connection of the main insert plate 105 and the settlement plate 4 through the connecting column 108.
[0102] As one implementation, the installation tool 8 also includes a connecting plate 803 and a support plate 804. The connecting plate 803 is located on one side of the installation tool 8, and the support plate 804 is located at the bottom of the connecting plate 803 and is connected to the connecting plate 803.
[0103] When the installation tool 8 is in use, the support plate 804 abuts against the needle plate 104, and at least part of the main insert plate 105 is inserted into the anti-interference groove 802, thereby connecting the installation tool 8 with the needle plate assembly 1, and then positioning the settling plate 4 through the positioning groove 8011, thereby facilitating the efficiency of installing the settling plate 4 into the settling groove 102.
[0104] As one implementation method, the dimensions of the installation tool 8 in the direction perpendicular to the main insert plate 105 are basically the same as the dimensions of the needle plate assembly 1 in the direction perpendicular to the main insert plate 105. Furthermore, the extension 801 is evenly distributed on the installation tool 8 along the direction perpendicular to the main insert plate 105, so that all the sinker pieces 4 required for the computer flat knitting machine can be installed on the needle plate assembly 1 through this installation tool 8, thereby improving the installation convenience of the sinker pieces 4.
[0105] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.
[0106] Although embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A settling mechanism for a computerized flat knitting machine, the computerized flat knitting machine comprising: A needle plate assembly (1) defines a preset plane (10) parallel to the height direction of the computer flat knitting machine. Two needle plate assemblies (1) are symmetrical about the preset plane (10), and an opening (2) is formed between the two needle plate assemblies (1). The needle plate assembly (1) has a needle groove (101) and a settling groove (102). The needle groove (101) extends through the needle plate assembly (1) towards the preset plane (10). Along the extension direction of the needle groove (101), the settling groove (102) is located at one end of the needle groove (101) facing the opening (2). A crochet hook (3) is slidably mounted in the needle groove (101); The characteristic is that the settling mechanism is installed inside the settling tank (102), and the settling mechanism includes: Settling plate (4), the settling plate (4) is oscillatingly installed in the settling tank (102), the settling plate (4) includes a pressure ring part (401) and a pulling part (402). The settling plate (4) swings, such that the settling plate (4) includes a first state in which it is at least partially inserted into the opening (2) and a second state in which it is separated from the opening (2). When the settling plate (4) switches between the first state and the second state, both the pressure ring part (401) and the pulling part (402) have a movement component perpendicular to the preset plane (10) and a movement component parallel to the preset plane (10).
2. The settling mechanism of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the height direction of the computer flat knitting machine, the pressing ring part (401) is located above the pulling part (402).
3. The settling mechanism of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The settling plate (4) includes a settling plate body (403) and a first extension plate (404). The settling plate body (403) has a connecting end (4031) and a driving end (4032) for driving the settling plate (4) to swing. Along the height direction of the computer flat knitting machine, the connecting end (4031) and the driving end (4032) are respectively located at both ends of the settling plate body (403). The first extension plate (404) is connected to the connecting end (4031), and the first extension plate (404) extends away from the settling plate body (403); Along the direction away from the settling plate body (403), the end face of the first extension plate (404) is connected to the end face of the connecting end (4031) to form a pressure ring (401).
4. The settling mechanism of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The settling plate (4) further includes a second extension plate (405), which is connected to the connecting end (4031), and the pulling part (402) is formed at the end of the second extension plate (405) away from the settling plate body (403); The opening (2) has an input end (201), and the distance between the second extension plate (405) and the input end (201) is greater than the distance between the first extension plate (404) and the input end (201).
5. The settling mechanism of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The settling plate (4) also includes a third extension plate (406), which is connected to the second extension plate (405). The end face of the third extension plate (406) facing the opening (2) forms a baffle part (4061). The distance between the third extension plate (406) and the input terminal (201) is greater than the distance between the second extension plate (405) and the input terminal (201).
6. The settling mechanism of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The settling mechanism further includes a limiting member (5), which is installed on the needle plate assembly (1) and is located inside the settling trough (102); The limiting member (5) has a guide groove (501) formed thereon, and the settling plate (4) is at least partially inserted into the guide groove (501).
7. The settling mechanism of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, Along the height direction of the computer flat knitting machine, the pressing ring part (401) is located above the limiting member (5), and the pulling part (402) is located below the limiting member (5).
8. The settling mechanism of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, Along the direction perpendicular to the preset plane (10), the guide groove (501) is located at the end of the limiting member (5) facing the needle plate assembly (1) to form a stop (502) at the end of the limiting member (5) away from the needle plate assembly (1).
9. The settling mechanism of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The settling mechanism also includes an elastic element (6), which is connected to the settling plate (4). The elastic element (6) applies an elastic force to the settling plate (4), and under the action of the elastic force, the settling plate (4) switches from the second state to the first state.
10. The settling mechanism of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The elastic element (6) and the settling plate (4) are an integral structure; The needle plate assembly (1) includes a support surface (103), and the end of the elastic element (6) facing away from the sinker (4) abuts against the support surface (103).
11. The settling mechanism of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The elastic element (6) is installed on the settling tank (102) via the connector (7), and at least a portion of the elastic element (6) abuts against the settling plate (4) to apply an elastic force to the settling plate (4) via the elastic element (6).
12. An installation tool, characterized in that, The installation tool (8) is used to install the settling plate (4) of the settling mechanism according to any one of claims 1-11 to the needle plate assembly (1), and the installation tool (8) includes an extension (801) that extends at least partially into the settling trough (102). A positioning groove (8011) is formed in the extension (801), and the settling piece (4) is at least partially inserted into the positioning groove (8011) to install the settling piece (4) in the settling groove (102).