A knitting machine accessory with needle wear detection functionality

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of knitting machine accessory with knitting needle wear detection function discloses a knitting machine accessory with knitting needle wear detection function, the utility model discloses a looper disc is arranged in the knitting machine needle ring head bottom, be equipped with a track for moving on the looper disc, and be equipped with annular drive portion in the track for moving, be equipped with the scanning regulator in the inside of annular drive portion, the scanning regulator has two degrees of freedom and is equipped with the CCD vision acquisition head in the execution end of scanning regulator, the CCD vision acquisition head carries out visual scanning to the textile machine knitting needle surface and realizes wear detection. The utility model discloses industrial vision detection technology, carries out visual shooting detection to the knitting needle of annular arrangement through annular motion, and high -efficient convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of knitting machine accessories with needle wear detection function, and in particular to a knitting machine accessory with needle wear detection function. Background Technology

[0002] A large number of knitting needles are used on a knitting machine. After working, the needles will wear out, which will cause some needles to stop working smoothly and need to be replaced. However, because the needles are closely arranged, it is difficult to observe with the naked eye.

[0003] This proposal is put forward in order to improve and optimize the above-mentioned problems or shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0004] A knitting machine accessory with needle wear detection function includes a rib plate configured at the bottom of the needle head of the knitting machine;

[0005] A moving track is provided on the feed plate, and an annular drive unit is arranged in the moving track. A scanning adjuster is provided on the inner side of the annular drive unit. The scanning adjuster has two degrees of freedom and a CCD vision acquisition head is arranged at the execution end of the scanning adjuster. The CCD vision acquisition head performs visual scanning on the surface of the knitting needle of the textile machine to realize wear detection.

[0006] Preferably, the auger plate is provided with a slide rail groove, the annular drive unit moves along the slide rail groove, the annular drive unit includes an integrated base and two pulleys disposed on the integrated base, the pulleys are rotatably disposed in the slide rail groove, a drive motor is fixedly disposed on the integrated base, and the output shaft of the drive motor drives the drive gear to rotate.

[0007] Preferably, the inner wall of the compass disc is provided with an inner ring groove, and an inner ring tooth is provided in the inner ring groove. The drive gear meshes with the inner ring groove to realize the movement of the annular drive unit.

[0008] Preferably, the scanning adjuster includes a first rotating seat rotatably configured on the integrated base and a second rotating seat rotatably configured on the first rotating seat, wherein a CCD vision acquisition head is fixedly mounted on the second rotating seat.

[0009] Preferably, the CCD vision acquisition head is assembled and fixed in the second rotating seat by fixing screws.

[0010] Preferably, the axis of rotation of the first rotating seat is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the second rotating seat.

[0011] The advantages and positive effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. Employing industrial vision inspection technology, the circular motion is used to visually inspect the circularly arranged knitting needles, which is efficient and convenient.

[0013] 2. Simple structure, allowing for quick installation. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0017] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, the knitting machine accessory with needle wear detection function described in this utility model includes a rib plate 10 disposed at the bottom of the needle head of the knitting machine;

[0020] A moving track is provided on the feed plate 10, and an annular drive unit 21 is arranged in the moving track. A scanning adjuster 22 is provided on the inner side of the annular drive unit 21. The scanning adjuster 22 has two degrees of freedom and a CCD vision acquisition head 20 is arranged at the execution end of the scanning adjuster 22. The CCD vision acquisition head 20 performs visual scanning on the surface of the knitting needle of the textile machine to realize wear detection.

[0021] Preferably, the auger plate 10 is provided with a slide rail groove 11, and the annular drive unit 21 moves along the slide rail groove 11. The annular drive unit 21 includes an integrated base 16 and two pulleys 15 disposed on the integrated base 16. The pulleys 15 are rotatably disposed in the slide rail groove 11. A drive motor 17 is fixedly disposed on the integrated base 16, and the output shaft of the drive motor 17 drives the drive gear to rotate.

[0022] Preferably, the inner wall of the auger plate 10 is provided with an inner ring groove 13, and an inner ring tooth 12 is provided in the inner ring groove 13. The drive gear meshes with the inner ring groove 13 to realize the movement of the annular drive unit 21.

[0023] Preferably, the scanning adjuster 22 includes a first rotating seat 18 rotatably disposed on the integrated seat 16 and a second rotating seat 19 rotatably disposed on the first rotating seat 18, wherein a CCD vision acquisition head 20 is fixedly disposed on the second rotating seat 19.

[0024] Preferably, the CCD vision acquisition head 20 is assembled and fixed in the second rotating seat 19 by fixing screws.

[0025] Preferably, the axis of rotation of the first rotating seat 18 is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the second rotating seat 19.

[0026] It should be emphasized that the embodiments described in this utility model are illustrative rather than limiting. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the embodiments described in the specific implementation. Any other implementation methods derived by those skilled in the art based on the technical solutions of this utility model are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A knitting machine accessory with needle wear detection function, comprising a guide plate (10) disposed at the bottom of the needle loop head of the knitting machine; characterized in that: A moving track is provided on the feed plate (10), and an annular drive unit (21) is arranged in the moving track. A scanning adjuster (22) is provided inside the annular drive unit (21). The scanning adjuster (22) has two degrees of freedom, and a CCD vision acquisition head (20) is arranged at the execution end of the scanning adjuster (22). The CCD vision acquisition head (20) performs visual scanning on the surface of the knitting needle of the textile machine to realize wear detection.

2. A knitting machine accessory with needle wear detection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auger plate (10) is provided with a slide rail groove (11), and the annular drive unit (21) moves along the slide rail groove (11). The annular drive unit (21) includes an integrated base (16) and two pulleys (15) disposed on the integrated base (16). The pulleys (15) are rolled in the slide rail groove (11). A drive motor (17) is fixedly disposed on the integrated base (16), and the output shaft of the drive motor (17) drives the drive gear to rotate.

3. A knitting machine accessory with needle wear detection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the compass plate (10) is provided with an inner ring groove (13), and an inner ring tooth (12) is provided in the inner ring groove (13). The drive gear meshes with the inner ring groove (13) to realize the movement of the annular drive unit (21).

4. A knitting machine accessory with needle wear detection function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The scanning adjuster (22) includes a first rotating seat (18) rotatably disposed on the integrated base (16) and a second rotating seat (19) rotatably disposed on the first rotating seat (18), and a CCD vision acquisition head (20) is fixedly disposed on the second rotating seat (19).

5. A knitting machine accessory with needle wear detection function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The CCD vision acquisition head (20) is fixed in the second rotating seat (19) by fixing screws.

6. A knitting machine accessory with needle wear detection function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The axis of rotation of the first rotating seat (18) is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the second rotating seat (19).

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