A one-piece wooden shuttle

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of weaving equipment technology and discloses an integrated wooden shuttle. The shuttle has a one-piece structure and is made of wood. It includes a winding section, a first hand-holding section, and a second hand-holding section. The winding section has a columnar structure and a thread-through hole. The first hand-holding section has a downward-recessed first hand-holding area, and the second hand-holding section has a recessed second hand-holding area facing the first hand-holding section. The one-piece structure of the shuttle provides structural stability, effectively preventing cracking and deformation during weaving, ensuring smooth operation, and improving weaving efficiency. Furthermore, the wooden material prevents static electricity from friction with the weaving thread and avoids snagging, ensuring weaving quality. The recessed first and second hand-holding areas facilitate hand operation, improving operational stability and ensuring both weaving quality and efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of weaving equipment and its peripheral supporting facilities, and in particular to an integrated wooden shuttle. Background Technology

[0002] As a handicraft technique steeped in history, the development of shuttle weaving is closely linked to the evolution of the shuttle as its core tool. In the field of hand-woven bracelets, earrings, brooches, necklaces, and other jewelry, the development of shuttle technology has undergone a long process from simple to complex, and from rough to refined.

[0003] Early shuttles had relatively simple structures, their main function being to carry the yarn and complete the shuttle movement. However, they had many technical shortcomings. For example, the yarn was prone to slipping when winding around the shuttle, affecting the stability of the weaving; moreover, they were not easy to operate and provided a poor user experience.

[0004] As the precision required in handmade jewelry making increases, the limitations of traditional shuttles in terms of adaptability to different crafts are becoming increasingly apparent. Take the shuttle shape, for example: traditional shuttles are mostly simple cubes or cylinders. When weaving complex patterns, it's difficult to precisely control the frictional resistance of the yarn on the shuttle surface, resulting in uneven density in the woven jewelry and affecting its aesthetics. Furthermore, some shuttles have poorly designed yarn grooves, with the yarn embedded at an inappropriate depth. This makes the yarn prone to unraveling during rapid weaving, reducing weaving efficiency and affecting the quality of the finished jewelry. In addition, different yarn materials, such as cotton, silk, and metallic wire, require different types of shuttles.

[0005] In the field of modern handmade jewelry making, people have higher requirements for the functionality, comfort, and durability of shuttles. Currently, most shuttles on the market are two-piece split structures made of chemical materials such as plastic. The main body of this type of shuttle consists of an upper shell and a lower shell combined by buckles, grooves, or threads. In actual use, when the amount of yarn wound exceeds the design load-bearing threshold, the yarn tension will generate a continuous radial pull at the connection. In addition, the inertial impact generated by the frequent reciprocating shuttle movements during hand weaving can easily cause buckle deformation, thread stripping, or increased gaps in the grooves. If the operator's force angle deviates from the shuttle axis or there is a misoperation such as dropping, the stress concentration points of the split structure (such as weak points in the buckles or thread engagement sections) will undergo plastic deformation due to instantaneous overload, leading to failure of the connection between the upper and lower shells and breakage. This structural defect not only affects the continuity of the weaving process but may also cause material waste due to yarn tangling, reducing the efficiency of handmade jewelry making.

[0006] Therefore, how to solve the problem of poor stability of the split shuttle structure affecting the efficiency of shuttle weaving in the existing technology has become an urgent problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated wooden shuttle to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned related technologies, improve the structural stability of the shuttle, improve the ease of operation of the shuttle, and thus improve the efficiency of shuttle weaving.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0009] This utility model provides a one-piece wooden shuttle, wherein the one-piece wooden shuttle is a one-piece structure, the one-piece wooden shuttle is made of wood, and the one-piece wooden shuttle includes:

[0010] The winding part is a columnar structure and has a through hole;

[0011] The first hand-holding part is located on top of the winding part and the two are connected. The first hand-holding part is a flat structure with a protrusion in the direction away from the winding part. The first hand-holding part has a first hand-holding area that is recessed downward. One end of the first hand-holding part has a raised structure that is the head end of the first hand-holding part, and the other end of the first hand-holding part is the tail end. The line connecting the head end and the tail end of the first hand-holding part is perpendicular to the axis of the thread hole.

[0012] The second hand-held part is located at the bottom of the winding part and is connected to it. The second hand-held part is a flat structure that protrudes in a direction away from the winding part. The second hand-held part has a second hand-held area that is recessed towards the first hand-held part. In a plane perpendicular to the height direction of the winding part, the projection of the second hand-held part is located within the projection area of ​​the first hand-held part.

[0013] The inner sides of the first and second hand-held parts and the winding part form a winding space. The head and tail ends of the first hand-held part and the two ends of the second hand-held part have gaps to form a winding channel. The winding channel is connected to the winding space. The opening of the winding channel gradually increases in the direction away from the winding part.

[0014] Preferably, the one-piece wooden shuttle is made of one of the following materials:

[0015] Green sandalwood, cliff cypress, Burmese rosewood, Indian small-leaf rosewood, African rosewood, reticulated rosewood, blood dragon wood, African sandalwood, Australian sandalwood, Bari rosewood, Burmese golden camphor, golden nanmu, North American black walnut, large-leaf rosewood, big red rosewood, blood cypress, Hainan rosewood, small-leaf boxwood, purple sandalwood, Cypress rosewood, black persimmon, yew, mountain apricot wood, golden sandalwood, Indonesian golden star rosewood, purple sandalwood willow, Cypress rosewood, Lao rosewood, velvet rosewood, guaiac wood, tulip wood, American desert ironwood, pink ivory wood, Ivorian small-leaf rosewood, old mountain sandalwood, snakewood, purple perilla, jujube wood, peach wood, stable wood.

[0016] Preferably, a transition arc surface is provided at the connection between the first hand-held part and the second hand-held part and the winding part;

[0017] The sides of the winding section also have a transition arc surface at their intersection.

[0018] Preferably, the raised structure is an arc-shaped structure that protrudes toward the winding portion, and the end of the raised structure away from the tail end of the first hand grip has a sharp corner.

[0019] Preferably, both the first handheld area and the second handheld area are curved surfaces.

[0020] Preferably, the edges of both the first and second hand-held portions are rounded.

[0021] Preferably, the winding portion is located at the widest point of the first and second hand-held portions, and the width of the winding portion is smaller than the width of the first and second hand-held portions, and the centerline of the winding portion coincides with the centerline of the length direction of the first and second hand-held portions.

[0022] Preferably, the winding portion has a cuboid structure and a square cross-section.

[0023] Preferably, the opening angle of the winding channel is 30°.

[0024] Preferably, the minimum opening of the winding channel is able to abut against the braided wire.

[0025] Preferably, a plug is provided at the threading hole, the plug is made of elastic material, and the plug is snapped into the winding part.

[0026] This utility model achieves the following technical effects compared to related technologies: The integrated wooden shuttle of this utility model has a one-piece structure. The shuttle is made of wood and includes a winding section, a first hand-holding section, and a second hand-holding section. The winding section has a columnar structure and a thread-passing hole; the first hand-holding section is located at the top of the winding section and connected to it. The first hand-holding section has a flat structure that protrudes away from the winding section and has a downwardly recessed first hand-holding area; one end of the first hand-holding section has a raised structure, which is the head end of the first hand-holding section, and the other end is the tail end. The line connecting the head end and the tail end of the first hand-holding section is perpendicular to the direction of the winding section. The first hand is perpendicular to the axis of the threading hole; the second hand is located at the bottom of the winding part and the two are connected. The second hand is a flat structure with a protrusion in the direction away from the winding part, and the second hand has a second hand area that is recessed towards the first hand. In a plane perpendicular to the height direction of the winding part, the projection of the second hand is located within the projection area of ​​the first hand. The inner surfaces of the first hand and the second hand and the winding part form a winding space. There are gaps between the head end and the tail end of the first hand and the two ends of the second hand to form a winding channel. The winding channel is connected to the winding space. And along the direction away from the winding part, the opening of the winding channel gradually increases.

[0027] This utility model features an integrated wooden shuttle with a stable, one-piece structure that effectively prevents cracking and deformation during weaving, ensuring smooth operation and improving weaving efficiency. Made of wood, the shuttle avoids static electricity from friction with the weaving thread and prevents snagging, effectively protecting the thread and ensuring weaving quality. The first and second handholds have recessed areas, facilitating shuttle handling, improving stability, and enhancing both weaving quality and efficiency. During weaving, the thread is passed through the thread hole and secured. Then, the thread enters the winding space through the winding channels at the beginning and end of the first and second handholds and winds onto the winding section, facilitating subsequent weaving operations. The opening of the winding channel in this integrated wooden shuttle gradually increases in size away from the winding section, facilitating winding while preventing the thread from unraveling at smaller openings. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or related technologies, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1This is an isometric structural diagram of the integrated wooden shuttle disclosed in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the one-piece wooden shuttle disclosed in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a top view of the integrated wooden shuttle disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a side view of the integrated wooden shuttle disclosed in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0034] In the diagram: 1. Winding section; 2. First hand-held section; 3. Second hand-held section; 4. First hand-held area; 5. Second hand-held area; 6. Threading hole; 7. Raised structure; 8. Winding channel; 9. Winding space. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated wooden shuttle to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned related technologies, improve the structural stability of the shuttle, improve the ease of operation of the shuttle, and thus improve the efficiency of shuttle weaving.

[0037] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] This embodiment provides a one-piece wooden shuttle; please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 1-5The shuttle is a one-piece structure made of wood. It includes a winding section 1, a first handhold section 2, and a second handhold section 3. The winding section 1 is a columnar structure with a thread-through hole 6. The first handhold section 2 is located at the top of the winding section 1 and connected to it. The first handhold section 2 has a flat structure that protrudes away from the winding section 1 and has a downwardly recessed first handhold area 4. One end of the first handhold section 2 has a raised structure 7, which is the head end, and the other end is the tail end. The line connecting the head end and the tail end of the first handhold section 2 is perpendicular to the axis of the thread-through hole 6. The second handhold section 3 is located at the top of the winding section 1. The bottom of part 1 is connected to the first hand part 2. The second hand part 3 is a flat structure with a protrusion in the direction away from the winding part 1. The second hand part 3 has a second hand area 5 that is recessed towards the first hand part 2. In a plane perpendicular to the height direction of the winding part 1, the projection of the second hand part 3 is located in the projection area of ​​the first hand part 2. The inner sides of the first hand part 2 and the second hand part 3 and the winding part 1 form a winding space 9. The head end and tail end of the first hand part 2 are separated from the two ends of the second hand part 3 to form a winding channel 8. The winding channel 8 is connected to the winding space 9. The opening of the winding channel 8 gradually increases in the direction away from the winding part 1.

[0040] This utility model features an integrated wooden shuttle with a stable, one-piece structure that effectively prevents cracking and deformation during weaving, ensuring smooth operation and improving weaving efficiency. Made of wood, the shuttle avoids static electricity from friction with the weaving thread and prevents snagging, effectively protecting the thread and ensuring weaving quality. The first handheld part 2 has a recessed first handheld area 4, and the second handheld part 3 has a recessed second handheld area 5, facilitating shuttle handling, improving operational stability, and ensuring weaving quality and efficiency. During weaving, the weaving thread is passed through and fixed by the thread-through hole 6, and then sequentially enters the winding space 9 through the winding channels 8 at the head and tail ends of the first and second handheld parts 2 and 3, winding onto the winding part 1, providing convenience for subsequent weaving operations. In this utility model, the opening of the winding channel 8 gradually increases in the direction away from the winding part 1, facilitating winding operations, while the smaller opening of the winding channel 8 prevents the weaving thread from loosening.

[0041] In this specific embodiment, the one-piece wooden shuttle may be made of one of the following materials:

[0042] Green sandalwood, cliff cypress, Burmese rosewood, Indian small-leaf rosewood, African rosewood, reticulated rosewood, blood dragon wood, African sandalwood, Australian sandalwood, Bari rosewood, Burmese golden camphor, golden nanmu, North American black walnut, large-leaf rosewood, big red rosewood, blood cypress, Hainan rosewood, small-leaf boxwood, purple sandalwood, Cypress rosewood, black persimmon, yew, mountain apricot wood, golden sandalwood, Indonesian golden star rosewood, purple sandalwood willow, Cypress rosewood, Lao rosewood, velvet rosewood, guaiac wood, tulip wood, American desert ironwood, pink ivory wood, Ivorian small-leaf rosewood, old mountain sandalwood, snakewood, purple perilla, jujube wood, peach wood, stable wood.

[0043] The shuttle is made of wood logs, with a one-piece molded structure that is stable and not prone to cracking. The shuttle structure is smooth and burr-free, and due to the different types of wood used, most of them are lightweight and have natural textures, which enhances visual appeal and artistic beauty while being more environmentally friendly. The shuttle structure can be polished by hand with a high grit number, which reduces the friction between the shuttle and the weaving thread, further improving the ease of use of the shuttle and ensuring the quality and efficiency of weaving.

[0044] The first hand-held part 2 and the second hand-held part 3 are provided with transition arc surfaces at the connection points with the winding part 1; correspondingly, the side intersections of the winding part 1 are also provided with transition arc surfaces to ensure that the surface of the shuttle is smoothly transitioned, avoid sharp corners that increase the friction between the shuttle and the weaving thread, avoid scratching the weaving thread or the operator's hands, provide convenience for shuttle weaving operations, and improve the safety factor of shuttle operation.

[0045] Meanwhile, the raised structure 7 is an arc-shaped structure that bulges towards the winding part 1, and the end of the raised structure 7 away from the first hand-held part 2 has a sharp corner, which facilitates picking up the braiding thread and the weaving operation of the shuttle driving the braiding thread. The raised structure 7 is polished smooth and has a slender and delicate structure, which can also assist in untying knots during the weaving process. It should also be noted that along the direction away from the first hand-held part 2, the thickness of the raised structure 7 gradually decreases, smoothly transitioning to the sharp corner.

[0046] Specifically, both the first hand-holding area 4 and the second hand-holding area 5 are curved surfaces, and the fingertips of the human hand contact the first hand-holding area 4 and the second hand-holding area 5, which improves the ease of shuttle operation, as well as the comfort and safety of shuttle operation.

[0047] Similarly, the edges of the first hand-held part 2 and the second hand-held part 3 are both smoothly transitioned, and the overall structure of the shuttle is ergonomic, making it more comfortable and safe to hold and use.

[0048] It should also be noted that the winding part 1 is located at the widest point of the first hand-held part 2 and the second hand-held part 3, and the width of the winding part 1 is smaller than the width of the first hand-held part 2 and the second hand-held part 3, to ensure that the winding space 9 can accommodate the weaving thread. The center line of the winding part 1 coincides with the center line of the length direction of the first hand-held part 2 and the second hand-held part 3, which improves the uniformity of the force on the shuttle and is conducive to further improving the ease of operation of the shuttle and the efficiency of shuttle weaving.

[0049] In this specific embodiment, the winding part 1 has a cuboid structure and a square cross-section, so that the shuttle is subjected to uniform force when winding and releasing the weaving thread.

[0050] In this specific embodiment, the opening angle of the winding channel 8 is 30°. At the same time, the minimum opening of the winding channel 8 can abut against the braided thread, so that when the braided thread passes through the winding channel 8, the head and tail ends of the first hand-held part 2 and the second hand-held part 3 can hold the braided thread in a natural state, while allowing the braided thread to enter the winding space 9 through the winding channel 8. This minimizes the contact area between the head and tail ends of the first hand-held part 2 and the second hand-held part 3 and the braided thread, reducing the resistance to thread passage. During repeated winding, it is easier to pass the thread, resulting in better smoothness and no jamming. Furthermore, this angled opening makes the contact point between the braided thread and the shuttle body smaller when passing the thread, reducing friction and wear on the braided thread.

[0051] In this specific embodiment, the shuttle body thickness is approximately 1.5mm, resulting in a slim and lightweight overall structure, facilitating weaving operations. The gap at the opening of the winding channel 8 is no greater than 0.15mm, allowing the head and tail ends of the first and second handheld parts 2 and 3 to naturally hold the weaving thread while simultaneously allowing the thread to deform and smoothly pass through the winding channel 8 into the winding space 9. In other embodiments of this invention, the opening angle and size of the winding channel 8 can be adjusted according to specific weaving conditions, rope type, and shuttle specifications to meet different weaving needs. It should be noted that due to different shuttle materials, when using different types of wood, the gap at the opening of the winding channel 8 may be zero. That is, when the first handheld part 2 and the second handheld part 3 are in contact, and the gap at the opening of the winding channel 8 is small (zero), the weaving thread can be held, allowing the thread to deform. Simultaneously, the wood undergoes slight elastic deformation, allowing the thread to pass through. This is determined by the inherent properties of the wood itself. Therefore, the gap at the opening of the winding channel 8 mentioned above is no more than 0.15mm, which is sufficient to hold the braided wire while allowing it to pass through. The properties of wood are common knowledge to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here.

[0052] When preparing the shuttle, stable logs with no cracks and thoroughly dried can be selected. No special treatment is required; before production, the logs only need to be cut to the required size and specifications. During processing, the initial blank is carved using a machine, followed by meticulous manual finishing and polishing. This includes: creating an extremely fine thread-winding channel 8 at the shuttle's opening using a very fine wire saw, then polishing to create an angle of approximately 30 degrees at the opening for easy thread passage; polishing the shuttle body surface to create two concave surfaces, one at the top and one at the bottom, forming the first and second handhold areas 4 and 5, respectively, for a better fit to the fingertips. Simultaneously, the shuttle tip must be polished to a fine, smooth curve; the inside and outside of the shuttle are then finely polished to complete the process; finally, further polishing and shaping are performed until the inside and outside of the shuttle are smooth and burr-free. Various grits of polishing sandpaper and a dental polisher can be used for this finishing process.

[0053] Example 2

[0054] This embodiment provides an integrated wooden shuttle with plugs at the threading holes 6. The plugs are made of elastic material and are snapped together with the winding part 1.

[0055] After the braided thread passes through the threading hole 6, a plug can be inserted into the threading hole 6 to secure the end of the braided thread, prevent the braided thread from coming loose, and further improve the ease of operation of the shuttle, which is conducive to improving the efficiency of the braiding operation.

[0056] The other structures of the shuttle in this embodiment are the same as those in Embodiment 1, and will not be described again here.

[0057] This utility model uses specific examples to illustrate its principles and implementation methods. The above description of the embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated wooden shuttle, characterized in that, The one-piece wooden shuttle is a one-piece structure, made of wood, and includes: The winding part is a columnar structure and has a through hole; The first hand-holding part is located on top of the winding part and the two are connected. The first hand-holding part is a flat structure with a protrusion in the direction away from the winding part. The first hand-holding part has a first hand-holding area that is recessed downward. One end of the first hand-holding part has a raised structure that is the head end of the first hand-holding part, and the other end of the first hand-holding part is the tail end. The line connecting the head end and the tail end of the first hand-holding part is perpendicular to the axis of the thread hole. The second hand-held part is located at the bottom of the winding part and is connected to it. The second hand-held part is a flat structure that protrudes in a direction away from the winding part. The second hand-held part has a second hand-held area that is recessed towards the first hand-held part. In a plane perpendicular to the height direction of the winding part, the projection of the second hand-held part is located within the projection area of ​​the first hand-held part. The inner sides of the first and second hand-held parts and the winding part form a winding space. The head and tail ends of the first hand-held part and the two ends of the second hand-held part have gaps to form a winding channel. The winding channel is connected to the winding space. The opening of the winding channel gradually increases in the direction away from the winding part.

2. The unitary wooden shuttle according to claim 1, wherein: The one-piece wooden shuttle is made of one of the following materials: Green sandalwood, cliff cypress, Burmese rosewood, Indian small-leaf rosewood, African rosewood, reticulated rosewood, blood dragon wood, African sandalwood, Australian sandalwood, Bari rosewood, Burmese golden camphor, golden nanmu, North American black walnut, large-leaf rosewood, big red rosewood, blood cypress, Hainan rosewood, small-leaf boxwood, purple sandalwood, Cypress rosewood, black persimmon, yew, mountain apricot wood, golden sandalwood, Indonesian golden star rosewood, purple sandalwood willow, Cypress rosewood, Lao rosewood, velvet rosewood, guaiac wood, tulip wood, American desert ironwood, pink ivory wood, Ivorian small-leaf rosewood, old mountain sandalwood, snakewood, purple perilla, jujube wood, peach wood, stable wood.

3. The unitary wooden shuttle according to claim 1, wherein: A transition arc surface is provided at the connection between the first and second hand-held parts and the winding part; The sides of the winding section also have a transition arc surface at their intersection.

4. The unitary wooden shuttle of claim 1, wherein: The raised structure is an arc-shaped structure that protrudes towards the winding portion, and the end of the raised structure away from the tail end of the first hand grip has a sharp corner.

5. The unitary wooden shuttle of claim 1, wherein: Both the first hand-held area and the second hand-held area are curved surfaces.

6. The unitary wooden shuttle of claim 1, wherein: The edges of both the first and second hand grips are smoothly rounded.

7. The unitary wooden shuttle of claim 1, wherein: The winding portion is located at the widest point of the first and second hand-held portions, and the width of the winding portion is smaller than the width of the first and second hand-held portions. The centerline of the winding portion coincides with the centerline of the length direction of the first and second hand-held portions.

8. The one-piece wooden shuttle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The winding section has a cuboid structure and a square cross-section.

9. The one-piece wooden shuttle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening angle of the winding channel is 30°.

10. The one-piece wooden shuttle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The minimum opening of the winding channel can abut against the braided wire.

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