A steam setting structure for hosiery production
By designing fixed columns, rotating columns, and expansion structures in the support components, the problem of socks being difficult to remove due to the thinness of the shaping template was solved, achieving more complete shaping and convenient removal of socks, thus improving the shaping effect and operational efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGYU DONGLIN KNITTING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
In existing sock steam shaping devices, the shaping template is too thin, making it difficult to remove the socks, and the straight template is not enough to fully support the socks, affecting the shaping effect.
A support assembly including a fixed column, a rotating column, a limiting plate, and an expansion structure was designed. The socks are supported and expanded at multiple angles through electronically controlled rotation. The expansion block moves outward to open the lower end of the socks, making it easier to remove the shaped socks.
This allows for more thorough shaping of the socks and easier removal, improving both the shaping effect and operational efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of sock processing equipment, specifically a steam setting structure for sock production. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous evolution and upgrading of the textile industry, sock production is moving towards refinement and high quality. Consumers have higher demands for the shape, fit, and appearance of socks. Under this trend, the concept of sock steam shaping device has gradually taken shape. It makes it possible to shape socks with precise and stable shape by taking advantage of the properties of steam that can penetrate evenly and gently shape them. It has become an important link in promoting the innovation of sock production process. In the preliminary stage of sock steam shaping, when the sock is put on the shaping template, the template is relatively thin in order to save space, which makes it difficult to remove after shaping. Moreover, the straight cylindrical template is difficult to fully support the sock.
[0003] This case arose in order to resolve the aforementioned issues. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a steam-setting structure for sock production, solving the problems mentioned in the background section.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a steam-setting structure for sock production, comprising a base and a setting chamber. The base is provided with a track that passes through the setting chamber. A support assembly is provided on the track, comprising a fixed column, a rotating column, a fixed rod, a limiting plate, and a connector. A movable platform is slidably connected to the track, and a fixed column is fixedly mounted on the movable platform. An expansion support structure is provided inside the fixed column.
[0008] Preferably, the end of the fixed column is rotatably connected to a rotating column via a connector, and two limiting plates are fixedly provided on the two side walls of the fixed column. The limiting plates are provided with slots, and a fixed rod is fixedly connected to the rotating column, extending through the two side walls. The fixed rod is located in the slot.
[0009] Preferably, the expansion structure includes an expansion block, a connecting column, a fixed disk, a pinion, and a rotating gear. The fixed disk is fixedly connected to the fixed column, and the rotating gear is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed disk.
[0010] Preferably, the rotating gear has multiple small gears meshing around its perimeter, the small gears are rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed disk, the rotating gear has multiple limiting grooves, and the fixed disk has multiple grooves circumferentially.
[0011] Preferably, a connecting post is connected to the groove on the fixed plate, an expansion block is fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting post, a limiting post is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the connecting post, and the limiting post is located in the limiting groove.
[0012] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0013] After adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: The steam shaping structure for sock production of this utility model, by setting a playable rotating column, enables the fixing column that supports the sock as a whole to support the sock at more angles, so that it can be more fully shaped. The setting of the expansion structure enables the rotating gear to rotate and drive the expansion block to move outward, thereby realizing outward expansion and opening up the lower part of the sock, so that the workers can easily remove the shaped sock. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support component of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the support component of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of the expanded support structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a top view of the expanded support structure of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Shaping chamber; 3. Inlet; 4. Track; 5. Moving platform; 6. Fixed column; 7. Rotating column; 8. Fixed rod; 9. Limiting plate; 10. Connector; 11. Expansion block; 12. Connecting column; 13. Fixed plate; 14. Pinion; 15. Rotating gear; 16. Limiting groove; 17. Limiting column. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0021] like Figure 1-5As shown: A steam-setting structure for sock production includes a base 1 and a setting chamber 2. A track 4 is provided on the base 1 and passes through the setting chamber 2. A support assembly is provided on the track 4, which includes a fixed column 6, a rotating column 7, a fixed rod 8, a limiting plate 9, and a connector 10. A movable platform 5 is slidably connected to the track 4, and the fixed column 6 is fixedly mounted on the movable platform 5. The fixed column 6 has an expansion structure inside. The rotation between the rotating column 7 and the fixed column 6 is achieved by electronic control. When the rotating column 7 rotates, the fixed rod 8 moves in the slot in the limiting plate 9 as the rotating column 7 rotates, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the rotating column 7 and ensuring that the socks can be effectively supported without the rotation angle being too large.
[0022] The end of the fixed column 6 is rotatably connected to the rotating column 7 via the connector 10. Two limiting plates 9 are fixed on the two side walls of the fixed column 6. The limiting plates 9 have slots. The rotating column 7 is fixedly connected to a fixing rod 8 that passes through the two side walls. The fixing rod 8 is located in the slot.
[0023] The expansion structure includes an expansion block 11, a connecting column 12, a fixed disk 13, a pinion 14, and a rotating gear 15. The fixed disk 13 is fixedly connected to the fixed column 6. The rotating gear 15 is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed disk 13. The rotating gear 15 is located inside the fixed column 6, is electrically connected, and is supported by the inner wall of the fixed column 6. When the pinion 14 rotates, it drives the rotating gear 15 to rotate, and the limiting groove 16 rotates accordingly, driving the limiting column 17 inside to rotate. Since there is a height difference between the two ends of the limiting groove 16, the movement of the limiting column 17 drives the fixedly connected connecting column 12 to move. Since the fixed disk 13 has a groove and the connecting column 12 is locked and connected inside to limit it, the connecting column 12 moves vertically with the movement of the limiting column 17, thereby driving the expansion block 11 to move outward, thus realizing its expansion.
[0024] Multiple small gears 14 mesh around the rotating gear 15. The small gears 14 are rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed plate 13. Multiple limiting grooves 16 are provided on the rotating gear 15. Multiple grooves are provided around the fixed plate 13. The height of the expansion structure is located at the lower end of the sock. When the expansion block 11 expands outward, it can effectively support the bottom of the sock. The multiple expansion blocks 11 are not joined together to form a circle. Therefore, when the expansion blocks 11 are opened, there are gaps between them, which makes it easy for staff to remove the sock.
[0025] A connecting post 12 is connected to the groove on the fixed plate 13. An expansion block 11 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting post 12. The connecting post 12 is supported by a rotating gear 15. A limiting post 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the connecting post 12. The limiting post 17 is located in the limiting groove 16.
[0026] The above-described embodiments are provided for illustrative purposes. Based on the above description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the inventive concept. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification; its protection scope must be determined according to the claims.
Claims
1. A steam-setting structure for sock production, comprising a base (1) and a setting chamber (2), characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a track (4), which passes through the shaping chamber (2). The track (4) is provided with a support assembly, which includes a fixed column (6), a rotating column (7), a fixed rod (8), a limiting plate (9), and a connector (10). A moving platform (5) is slidably connected to the track (4), and a fixed column (6) is fixedly provided on the moving platform (5). The fixed column (6) is provided with an expansion support structure.
2. The steam setting structure for sock production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed column (6) is rotatably connected to a rotating column (7) via a connector (10) at its end. Two limiting plates (9) are fixedly provided on the two side walls of the fixed column (6). The limiting plates (9) have slots. A fixed rod (8) that passes through the two side walls is fixedly connected to the rotating column (7). The fixed rod (8) is located in the slot.
3. The steam setting structure for sock production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion structure includes an expansion block (11), a connecting column (12), a fixed disk (13), a pinion (14), and a rotating gear (15). The fixed disk (13) is fixedly connected to the fixed column (6), and the rotating gear (15) is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed disk (13).
4. The steam setting structure for sock production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating gear (15) is meshed with multiple small gears (14) around its perimeter. The small gears (14) are rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed disk (13). The rotating gear (15) is provided with multiple limiting grooves (16), and the fixed disk (13) is provided with multiple grooves around its perimeter.
5. The steam setting structure for sock production according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting post (12) is connected in the groove on the fixed plate (13). An expansion block (11) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting post (12). A limiting post (17) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the connecting post (12). The limiting post (17) is located in the limiting groove (16).