Needle plate structure for computerized flat knitting machine

By designing the needle plate structure of a computerized flat knitting machine, and utilizing the pulling mechanism and spring potential energy, the problem of time-consuming and laborious needle plate replacement was solved, achieving rapid installation and stability, and reducing economic costs.

CN224378390UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19JIANGSU JINLONG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU JINLONG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-11
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Replacing the needle plate of existing computerized flat knitting machines is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in wasted economic costs.

Method used

A needle plate structure was designed, including a needle plate body, an insert plate, a pulling mechanism, and a limiting groove. Through the cooperation of the pulling mechanism and the partition plate, the potential energy of the spring is used to achieve rapid installation and stabilization of the needle plate.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick and secure installation of the needle plate, reducing replacement time and economic costs.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a needle plate structure for a computerized flat knitting machine, including a needle plate body. Multiple insert plates are fixedly installed on the top of the needle plate body. A pulling mechanism is provided on one side of the needle plate body, and the pulling mechanism includes a side plate, a horizontal plate, a connecting rod, a spring, a fixing rod, a limiting groove, and a through hole. Through the cooperation of the pulling mechanism and the partition plates, the partition plates are pushed upwards, and the connecting rod is moved by the fixing rod, which simultaneously stretches the spring. When the connecting rod separates from the limiting groove, the side plate is pulled, moving the horizontal plate and the connecting rod. This causes the fixing rod to move within the limiting groove. When the fixing rod reaches the appropriate position, the spring returns to its original position under the action of potential energy, causing the connecting rod to return to its original position as well. When the connecting rod re-fits the limiting groove, the pulled-out side plate is securely limited, facilitating better installation of the needle plate body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of needle plate technology for computerized flat knitting machines, specifically the needle plate structure of computerized flat knitting machines. Background Technology

[0002] The needle plate structure of the flat knitting machine is one of the core components of the machine. Its structure is precise and complex, mainly composed of the needle bed base, knitting needles, sinker plate, needle selection mechanism and related auxiliary components.

[0003] Currently, needle plates are mostly fixed directly to the machine frame during installation. However, they need to be installed on different mounting brackets, which may require replacing the needle plate. This is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in a certain waste of economic costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a needle plate structure for a computerized flat knitting machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a needle plate structure for a computerized flat knitting machine, including a needle plate body, wherein multiple insert plates are fixedly installed on the top of the needle plate body, and needles are slidably connected to one side of each of the multiple insert plates.

[0006] The needle plate body has a pulling mechanism on one side, which includes a side plate, a cross plate, a connecting rod, a spring, a fixing rod, a limiting groove, and a through hole. The bottom of the needle plate body has two limiting grooves, and the inner walls of the two limiting grooves are connected to connecting rods. The bottom ends of the two connecting rods are fixedly installed with fixing rods. The two sides of the needle plate body are connected to cross plates, and the sides of the two cross plates that are far apart from each other are fixedly installed with side plates. One side of each of the two cross plates has a through hole that matches the connecting rod. The top of each of the two cross plates is fixedly installed with a spring.

[0007] In one example, baffles are fixedly installed at the top ends of both connecting rods, and both baffles are fixedly connected to springs.

[0008] In one example, a partition is fixedly installed at the bottom end of both of the fixed rods, and the diameter of the partition is greater than the width of the limiting groove.

[0009] In one example, each of the plurality of insert plates has a groove on one side that is close to each other, and a slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of each of the plurality of grooves.

[0010] In one example, a protruding plate is fixedly installed on one side of each of the multiple sliders that are close to each other.

[0011] In one example, one side of each of the plurality of protruding plates is fixedly connected to one side of the needle body.

[0012] The needle plate structure of the computerized flat knitting machine proposed in this utility model can bring the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. The needle plate structure of this computerized flat knitting machine, through the cooperation of the pulling mechanism and the partition, pushes the partition upward, and drives the connecting rod to move through the fixed rod. At the same time, it can stretch the spring. When the connecting rod separates from the limiting groove, it pulls the side plate and drives the horizontal plate to move, which can also drive the connecting rod to move. At this time, it can drive the fixed rod to move within the limiting groove. When the fixed rod moves to the appropriate position, the spring performs a reset action under the action of potential energy, which will also drive the connecting rod to perform a reset action. When the connecting rod is matched with the limiting groove again, it can stabilize and limit the pulled-out side plate, which facilitates better installation of the needle plate body. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

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

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the needle plate body of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the needle body structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod structure of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Needle plate body; 2. Insert plate; 3. Needle body; 4. Slider; 5. Slide groove; 6. Side plate; 7. Horizontal plate; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Spring; 10. Baffle; 11. Fixing rod; 12. Limiting groove; 13. Through hole; 14. Partition plate; 15. Protruding plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this utility model, a detailed description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the embodiment of this utility model proposes a needle plate structure for a computerized flat knitting machine, including a needle plate body 1, a plurality of insert plates 2 fixedly installed on the top of the needle plate body 1, and a needle body 3 slidably connected to one side of each of the plurality of insert plates 2.

[0022] A pulling mechanism is provided on one side of the needle plate body 1, and the pulling mechanism includes a side plate 6, a horizontal plate 7, a connecting rod 8, a spring 9, a fixing rod 11, a limiting groove 12, and a through hole 13. Two limiting grooves 12 are opened at the bottom of the needle plate body 1, and the inner walls of the two limiting grooves 12 are connected to the connecting rods 8. The bottom ends of the two connecting rods 8 are fixedly installed with the fixing rods 11. Horizontal plates 7 are connected to both sides of the needle plate body 1. The side of the two horizontal plates 7 that is far away from each other is fixedly installed with a side plate 6. A through hole 13 that matches the connecting rod 8 is opened on one side of the two horizontal plates 7. A spring 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the two horizontal plates 7.

[0023] Specifically, baffles 10 are fixedly installed at the top of both connecting rods 8, and both baffles 10 are fixedly connected to springs 9, thereby fixing the other end of springs 9 through the baffles 10.

[0024] Specifically, a partition 14 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of each of the two fixing rods 11. The diameter of the partition 14 is larger than the width of the limiting groove 12. The partition 14 is fixed by the fixing rods 11, and the partition 14 limits the bottom end of the fixing rods 11.

[0025] Specifically, each of the multiple insert plates 2 has a sliding groove 5 on one side that is close to each other, and a slider 4 is slidably connected to the inner wall of each of the multiple sliding grooves 5. The slider 4 is slidably connected to the slide plate 15 through the sliding groove 5, and the slider 4 is fixed to the protrusion plate 15 and limits its movement.

[0026] Specifically, a protruding plate 15 is fixedly installed on the side of the multiple sliders 4 that are close to each other. The protruding plate 15 is fixed to the sliders 4 and limits the movement of the needle body 3.

[0027] Specifically, one side of each of the multiple convex plates 15 is fixedly connected to one side of the needle body 3, and knitting is performed through the needle body 3.

[0028] Working principle: When the needle plate body 1 needs to be installed on different frames, the operator presses the partition 14, causing the fixing rod 11 to move upward. This will drive the connecting rod 8 to move upward, and also drive the baffle 10 to move upward. At the same time, the spring 9 is stretched to generate potential energy. When the connecting rod 8 separates from the limiting groove 12, and the fixing rod 11 is located in the limiting groove 12, the side plate 6 is pulled outward, which drives the horizontal plate 7 to move. This will cause the fixing rod 11 to move within the limiting groove 12. When the fixing rod 11 is adjusted to the appropriate position, the spring 9 performs a reset action under the action of potential energy, and also performs a reset action through the baffle 10 and the connecting rod 8. When the connecting rod 8 moves into the limiting groove 12, it can be locked and limited, and the side plate 6 after being pulled apart can be stabilized.

[0029] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.

[0030] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A needle plate structure for a computerized flat knitting machine, comprising a needle plate body (1), wherein a plurality of insert plates (2) are fixedly installed on the top of the needle plate body (1), and a needle body (3) is slidably connected to one side of each of the plurality of insert plates (2). characterized in that The needle plate body (1) is provided with a pulling mechanism on one side, and the pulling mechanism includes a side plate (6), a horizontal plate (7), a connecting rod (8), a spring (9), a fixing rod (11), a limiting groove (12) and a through hole (13). The bottom of the needle plate body (1) is provided with two limiting grooves (12), and the inner walls of the two limiting grooves (12) are connected with connecting rods (8). The bottom ends of the two connecting rods (8) are fixedly installed with fixing rods (11). The two sides of the needle plate body (1) are connected with horizontal plates (7), and the sides of the two horizontal plates (7) that are far apart from each other are fixedly installed with side plates (6). The sides of the two horizontal plates (7) are provided with through holes (13) that are adapted to the connecting rods (8). The tops of the two horizontal plates (7) are fixedly installed with springs (9).

2. The needle plate structure of the computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both of the connecting rods (8) have baffles (10) fixedly installed at their top ends, and both baffles (10) are fixedly connected to the spring (9).

3. The needle plate structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both of the fixed rods (11) have a partition (14) fixedly installed at their bottom ends. The diameter of the partition (14) is greater than the width of the limiting groove (12).

4. The needle plate structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the multiple insert plates (2) has a groove (5) on one side that is close to each other, and a slider (4) is slidably connected to the inner wall of each of the multiple grooves (5).

5. The needle plate structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the multiple sliders (4) has a protruding plate (15) fixedly installed on the side that is close to each other.

6. The needle plate structure of a computerized flat knitting machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: One side of each of the plurality of protruding plates (15) is fixedly connected to one side of the needle body (3).