Bobbin color identifying and prompting device of embroidery machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an embroidery machine spool color identification and prompt device, which comprises a support shaft, one end of the support shaft is coaxially and fixedly connected with an installation screw rod, the joint of the support shaft and the installation screw rod is respectively and fixedly connected with a plurality of support strips and a support frame, the support frame is provided with a receiving port in a penetrating manner, and the receiving port is provided with a plurality of through holes. A supporting cylinder is rotationally installed at the top of one end in the storage opening, one end of a hinge plate is fixed to the supporting cylinder, a color recognition sensor is fixedly installed at the other end of the hinge plate, and a loudspeaker is fixedly installed on the side, close to the supporting cylinder, of the hinge plate; a spring is arranged on one side in the supporting cylinder, one end of the spring is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the containing opening, the other end of the spring abuts against one end of a switching knob, the switching knob is movably connected with the supporting cylinder in a sleeved mode, one end of the switching knob movably penetrates out of the supporting frame, and the switching knob is matched with the supporting cylinder and the supporting frame in a clamped mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of embroidery machine technology, specifically to an embroidery machine spool color recognition and prompting device. Background Technology

[0002] Embroidery machines, also known as computerized embroidery machines, are the most advanced embroidery machinery of our time. They enable traditional hand embroidery to be completed at high speed and efficiency, and can also achieve the "multi-layered, multi-functional, uniform, and perfect" requirements that hand embroidery cannot reach. It is an electromechanical product embodying multiple high-tech advancements. As computerized embroidery replaces hand embroidery, computerized embroidery machines will become the main type of machinery in the embroidery industry.

[0003] There are numerous colors of embroidery thread available. Embroidery machines are designed and manufactured with precise calculations of the spool color positions to ensure accurate alignment with different color requirements during embroidery. Typically, embroidery machines are equipped with multiple spools, each corresponding to a specific color. These spools are in fixed positions to ensure quick and accurate spool changes during embroidery. However, novice operators unfamiliar with the spool color positions may misplace them, leading to errors in the embroidery process. Therefore, we propose an embroidery machine spool color recognition and prompting device to solve this problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for identifying and indicating the color of embroidery machine spools, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a color recognition and prompting device for embroidery machine spools, comprising a support shaft, one end of which is coaxially fixedly connected to a mounting screw, several support bars and a support frame being fixedly connected at the connection between the support shaft and the mounting screw, the support frame having a through-hole, a support cylinder being rotatably mounted on the top of one end of the through-hole, one end of a hinge plate being fixedly mounted on the support cylinder, a color recognition sensor being fixedly mounted on the other end of the hinge plate, and a speaker being fixedly mounted on the side of the hinge plate near the support cylinder;

[0006] A spring is provided on one side inside the support cylinder. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage opening, and the other end of the spring abuts against one end of the switching knob. The switching knob is movably sleeved on the support cylinder, and one end of the switching knob movably protrudes out of the support frame. The switching knob is respectively engaged with the support cylinder and the support frame.

[0007] Preferably, a support block is fixedly installed in the middle of the storage opening.

[0008] Preferably, the hinge plate is fitted into the storage opening.

[0009] Preferably, the support bars and support frames are evenly distributed around the circumference.

[0010] Preferably, a slot is recessed on one side of the inner wall of the storage opening, and a block is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the switching knob, the block engaging with the slot.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the support cylinder has a recessed storage groove on its inner wall, and a sliding connecting block is provided in the storage groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the spool is sleeved on the support shaft, and the hinge plate is unfolded into a vertical state. The locking blocks are engaged with the locking slot and the storage slot respectively to keep the hinge plate in a vertical state. The color recognition sensor fixedly installed at the end of the hinge plate faces the spool and thus recognizes the color of the spool. If the color of the spool is accurate, the speaker will not make a sound. If the color of the spool is incorrect, the speaker will make a sound to remind the user. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the hinge plate installation position in this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Support shaft; 2. Mounting screw; 3. Support bar; 4. Support frame; 41. Slot; 5. Hinge plate; 6. Switching knob; 61. Block; 7. Speaker; 8. Color recognition sensor; 9. Storage opening; 10. Support block; 11. Support cylinder; 12. Spring; 13. Storage slot. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Example 1

[0019] Reference Figure 1 , 2This is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides a color recognition and prompting device for embroidery machine spools, including a support shaft 1. One end of the support shaft 1 is coaxially fixedly connected to a mounting screw 2. Several support bars 3 and a support frame 4 are fixedly connected at the connection between the support shaft 1 and the mounting screw 2. The support frame 4 is provided with a storage opening 9. A support cylinder 11 is rotatably installed at the top of one end of the storage opening 9. One end of the support cylinder 11 is fixed to a hinge plate 5. A color recognition sensor 8 is fixedly installed at the other end of the hinge plate 5. A speaker 7 is fixedly installed on the side of the hinge plate 5 near the support cylinder 11.

[0020] A spring 12 is provided on one side inside the support cylinder 11. One end of the spring 12 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage port 9, and the other end of the spring 12 abuts against one end of the switching knob 6. The switching knob 6 is movably sleeved on the support cylinder 11 and one end of the switching knob 6 moves out of the support frame 4. The switching knob 6 is engaged with the support cylinder 11 and the support frame 4 respectively.

[0021] Color recognition sensor 8, electrically connected to the embroidery machine's computer system, detects the color of the spool. Speaker 7, also electrically connected to the embroidery machine's computer system, provides audible feedback indicating whether the spool's color is correct. Mounting screw 2 is threadedly fixed to the embroidery machine. Support shaft 1 supports the spool. In use, manually lift hinge plate 5 from the bottom of storage opening 9, then rotate hinge plate 5 to a vertical position, parallel to support shaft 1. Simultaneously, spring 12's force lifts switching knob 6, causing the locking mechanism of switching knob 6 to engage. Block 61 is inserted into slot 41, while a portion of block 61 remains in storage slot 13 of support cylinder 11, thereby limiting and fixing the vertical position of hinge plate 5. At this time, color recognition sensor 8 faces the spool and detects the color of the spool. The detected color data is transmitted to the embroidery machine computer system. The computer system judges the transmitted color information and compares it with the fixed color information at the detection position. If they match, no signal is transmitted to speaker 7, and speaker 7 does not make a sound. If they do not match, the computer system transmits a signal to speaker 7, and speaker 7 makes a sound to remind the operator, so that the operator can replace it in time.

[0022] Example 2

[0023] Reference Figure 1-3 This is the second embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment. Specifically, a support block 10 is fixedly installed in the middle of the storage opening 9. After the hinge plate 5 is retracted into the storage opening 9, the support block 10 supports the hinge plate 5 so that after the hinge plate 5 is retracted into the storage opening 9, the hinge plate 5 is flush with the support frame 4.

[0024] Specifically, the hinge plate 5 and the storage opening 9 are fitted together, and the fitting together allows the hinge plate 5 to be stored in the storage opening 9.

[0025] Specifically, the support bars 3 and support frames 4 are evenly distributed around the circumference, which allows the support bars 3 and support frames 4 to support the spools that are sleeved outside the support shaft 1.

[0026] Specifically, a slot 41 is recessed on one side of the inner wall of the storage opening 9, and a block 61 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the switching knob 6. The block 61 engages with the slot 41.

[0027] Furthermore, a storage groove 13 is recessed on the inner wall of one end of the support cylinder 11, and a sliding connecting block 61 is provided in the storage groove 13.

[0028] In use, manually lift the hinge plate 5 from the bottom of the storage opening 9, and then rotate the hinge plate 5 to a vertical position, that is, the hinge plate 5 is parallel to the support shaft 1. At the same time, under the elastic force of the spring 12, the switching knob 6 is lifted, which drives the locking block 61 fixed to the switching knob 6 to be locked into the locking slot 41. Meanwhile, part of the locking block 61 is still in the storage slot 13 of the support cylinder 11, thereby limiting and fixing the vertical position of the hinge plate 5.

[0029] Example 3

[0030] Reference Figure 1-3This is the third embodiment of the present invention. Based on the previous two embodiments, the color recognition sensor 8 can be a Vishay Semiconductors VEML6046X00 sensor, which is very small, measuring 2.67 mm x 2.45 mm with a height of only 0.6 mm. Its small size allows it to be stored in the storage opening 9, preventing damage from impacts when not in use. The color recognition sensor 8 is electrically connected to the embroidery machine's computer system to detect the color of the spool. The speaker 7 is also electrically connected to the embroidery machine's computer system and provides audible feedback indicating whether the color of the spool is correctly positioned. The mounting screw 2 is fixedly installed on the embroidery machine via a threaded structure. The support shaft 1 is used to mount and support the spool. In use, the hinge plate 5 is manually lifted from the bottom of the storage opening 9, and then rotated to a vertical position, i.e., the hinge plate 5 is parallel to the support shaft 1. Simultaneously, the spring 12... Under the elastic force, the switching knob 6 is lifted, causing the locking block 61 fixed to the switching knob 6 to be locked into the slot 41. At the same time, part of the locking block 61 is still in the storage slot 13 of the support cylinder 11, thereby limiting and fixing the vertical state of the hinge plate 5. At this time, the color recognition sensor 8 faces the spool, thereby detecting the color of the spool. The detected color data is transmitted to the embroidery machine computer system. The computer system judges the transmitted color information and compares it with the fixed color information at the detection position. If they match, no signal is transmitted to the speaker 7, and the speaker 7 does not make a sound. If they do not match, the computer system transmits a signal to the speaker 7, and the speaker 7 makes a sound to remind the operator, so that the operator can change it in time.

[0031] 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 device for color recognition and indication of embroidery machine spools, comprising a support shaft (1), wherein one end of the support shaft (1) is coaxially fixedly connected to a mounting screw (2), characterized in that: Several support bars (3) and a support frame (4) are fixedly connected at the connection between the support shaft (1) and the mounting screw (2). The support frame (4) has a storage opening (9) through it. A support cylinder (11) is rotatably installed at the top of one end of the storage opening (9). One end of the hinge plate (5) is fixed to the support cylinder (11). A color recognition sensor (8) is fixedly installed at the other end of the hinge plate (5). A speaker (7) is fixedly installed on the side of the hinge plate (5) near the support cylinder (11). A spring (12) is provided on one side inside the support cylinder (11). One end of the spring (12) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage port (9), and the other end of the spring (12) abuts against one end of the switching knob (6). The switching knob (6) is movably sleeved on the support cylinder (11), and one end of the switching knob (6) moves out of the support frame (4). The switching knob (6) is respectively engaged with the support cylinder (11) and the support frame (4).

2. The embroidery machine spool color recognition and prompting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support block (10) is fixedly installed in the middle of the storage opening (9).

3. The embroidery machine spool color recognition and prompting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge plate (5) fits into the storage opening (9).

4. The embroidery machine spool color recognition and prompting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support bars (3) and support frames (4) are evenly distributed around the circumference.

5. The embroidery machine spool color recognition and prompting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the storage opening (9) is recessed with a slot (41), and the outer wall of the switching knob (6) is fixedly connected with a block (61), which engages with the slot (41).

6. The embroidery machine spool color recognition and prompting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of one end of the support cylinder (11) is recessed with a storage groove (13), and a sliding connecting block (61) is provided in the storage groove (13).

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