High-efficiency self-cleaning circular knitting machine
By installing an arc-shaped electric slide rail and an angle-adjustable cleaning component on a circular knitting machine, the problem of cleaning impurities in traditional circular knitting machines has been solved, achieving efficient self-cleaning and improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QUANZHOU WEILONG KNITTING MACHINERY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional circular knitting machines face significant challenges in cleaning impurities during operation, especially the accumulation of lint and debris around the needle cylinder and inside the machine, which leads to yarn tangling, breakage, and reduced production efficiency and product quality.
An adjustable cleaning assembly, including a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum head, is connected by an arc-shaped electric slide rail. The angle of the vacuum head is adjusted by the arc-shaped electric slide rail, allowing it to move along the curved surface of the syringe for flexible cleaning.
It effectively removes lint and debris, improves production efficiency, prevents yarn tangling, enhances product quality, and has a significant cleaning effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of circular knitting machine technology, and in particular to a high-efficiency self-cleaning circular knitting machine. Background Technology
[0002] In today's booming modern knitting industry, circular knitting machines are widely used, undertaking the production of various knitted products. However, traditional circular knitting machines face numerous challenging problems during operation, severely restricting the improvement of production efficiency and product quality. The handling of impurities such as lint and debris generated during processing is particularly problematic. Traditional circular knitting machines lack effective impurity cleaning mechanisms. As production continues, large amounts of lint and debris accumulate around the cylinder and in key areas inside the machine. Once these impurities enter the working area between the cylinder and the yarn, they frequently cause yarn tangling and breakage, forcing the knitting process to stop and significantly reducing production efficiency. Lint and debris adhering to the surface of knitted products create noticeable defects, affecting the product's appearance and texture, and reducing its market competitiveness. While simple cleaning devices are installed, the fixed position and non-adjustable angle of the suction head cannot adapt to the complex curved structure of the circular knitting machine cylinder, resulting in numerous blind spots during cleaning and failing to fundamentally solve the impurity problem. Utility Model Content
[0003] To overcome the technical defects of the existing technology, this utility model provides a high-efficiency self-cleaning circular knitting machine that can flexibly adjust the angle of the dust suction head and move along a trajectory that matches the curved surface of the needle cylinder on the body of the circular knitting machine.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: it includes a large circular knitting machine body, on which are connected an array of mounting frames, on which are mounted an arc-shaped electric slide rail, and at the output end of the arc-shaped electric slide rail are connected an angle-adjustable cleaning component, and on which are mounted a vacuum cleaner, and at the output end of the vacuum cleaner are connected to the angle-adjustable cleaning component.
[0005] Preferably, in order to adjust the position of the mounting base, the angle-adjustable cleaning component includes a mounting block, the mounting block being fixedly connected to the output end of the arc-shaped electric slide rail, a mounting base being mounted on the mounting block, and a rotating seat being connected to the mounting base.
[0006] Preferably, in order to ensure the rotational stability of the rotating seat, the mounting base is provided with a limiting groove, and the two sides of the rotating seat are slidably engaged inside the limiting groove.
[0007] Preferably, in order to adjust the angle of the suction head, a worm gear is rotatably mounted on the rotating base, a semi-worm gear is mounted on the mounting base, the worm gear meshes with the semi-worm gear, and a motor for driving the worm gear is fixedly mounted on one side of the rotating base.
[0008] Preferably, in order to ensure smooth airflow, a vacuum head is installed on the rotating base, a vacuum tube is connected to one side of the vacuum head, the vacuum tube is fixedly connected to the output end of the vacuum cleaner, and the vacuum tube is made of flexible hose.
[0009] Preferably, in order to match the movement trajectory of the angle-adjustable cleaning component with the curved surface of the syringe on the large circular knitting machine body, the center of curvature of the arc-shaped electric slide rail coincides with the axis of the syringe on the large circular knitting machine body.
[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by using an arc-shaped electric slide rail, a vacuum cleaner, and an angle-adjustable cleaning component, the angle of the vacuum head can be flexibly adjusted, allowing the vacuum head to move along a trajectory that matches the curved surface of the syringe on the main body of the large circular knitting machine, effectively removing lint, debris, and other impurities generated during the processing, thus preventing these impurities from affecting the normal operation of the large circular knitting machine and the product quality. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from a side view.
[0012] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from a downward viewing angle.
[0013] Figure 3 This is a top-view structural diagram of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the angle-adjustable cleaning component of this utility model.
[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Large circular knitting machine body; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Arc-shaped electric slide rail; 4. Angle-adjustable cleaning assembly; 401. Mounting block; 402. Mounting base; 403. Rotating base; 404. Limiting groove; 405. Worm gear; 406. Semi-worm gear; 407. Motor; 408. Vacuum head; 409. Vacuum hose; 5. Vacuum cleaner. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0017] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a high-efficiency self-cleaning circular knitting machine, including a circular knitting machine body 1. The circular knitting machine body 1 can be a single-sided circular knitting machine, such as the DEL-36M or BY-36S models from Delo, with a cylinder diameter range of 30-40 inches and a needle count configuration of 2040-2640 needles. It is suitable for knitting cotton, polyester, blended yarns, etc. Its working principle is that the rotation of the cylinder drives the relative movement of the knitting needles and the cam set. The knitting needles rise and fall within the cam track to complete the loop formation and unraveling. The circular knitting machine body 1 is connected to an array of mounting frames 2. The mounting frames 2 are equipped with an arc-shaped electric slide rail 3. The output end of the arc-shaped electric slide rail 3 is connected to an angle-adjustable cleaning component 4. The position of the angle-adjustable cleaning component 4 can be flexibly adjusted through the arc-shaped electric slide rail 3. The mounting frame 2 is equipped with a vacuum cleaner 5. The output end of the vacuum cleaner 5 is connected to the angle-adjustable cleaning component 4, which can effectively capture impurities such as lint and debris generated during the knitting process.
[0018] The angle-adjustable cleaning component 4 includes a mounting block 401, which is fixedly connected to the output end of the arc-shaped electric slide rail 3. A mounting base 402 is mounted on the mounting block 401, and a rotating seat 403 is connected to the mounting base 402. The mounting base 402 has a limiting groove 404. The rotating seat 403 is slidably engaged with both sides within the limiting groove 404. A worm gear 405 is rotatably mounted on the rotating seat 403, and a semi-worm gear 406 is mounted on the mounting base 402. The worm gear 405 meshes with the semi-worm gear 406. A motor 407 for driving the worm gear 405 is fixedly mounted on one side of the rotating seat 403. A vacuum head 408 is mounted on the rotating seat 403. The motor 407 drives the worm gear 405 to rotate. Because the worm gear 405 meshes with the semi-worm gear 406, it causes the rotating seat 403 to rotate smoothly within the limiting groove 404 of the mounting base 402. During rotation, the vacuum head 408... The angle can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation. A suction pipe 409 is connected to one side of the suction head 408. The suction pipe 409 is fixedly connected to the output end of the vacuum cleaner 5. When the vacuum cleaner 5 starts to work, the powerful suction is transmitted to the suction head 408 through the suction pipe 409, providing power for cleaning impurities. The suction pipe 409 is made of a flexible hose, which plays a crucial role in preventing it from bending or getting blocked due to the movement and angle adjustment of the angle-adjustable cleaning component 4. It always keeps the airflow unobstructed and ensures that the suction of the vacuum cleaner 5 can be stably applied to the suction head 408. The curvature center of the arc-shaped electric slide rail 3 coincides with the cylinder axis on the circular knitting machine body 1, driving the angle-adjustable cleaning component 4 to move along a trajectory that matches the curved surface of the cylinder on the circular knitting machine body 1. This effectively captures impurities such as lint and debris generated during the knitting process.
[0019] In use, during the operation of the circular knitting machine, the vacuum cleaner 5 and the arc-shaped electric slide rail 3 are activated. The vacuum cleaner 5 begins to work, and its powerful suction is transmitted through the suction pipe 409 to the suction head 408, providing power for cleaning impurities. This drives the angle-adjustable cleaning component 4 to move along a trajectory that matches the curved surface of the needle cylinder on the circular knitting machine body 1. Because the curvature center of the arc-shaped electric slide rail 3 coincides with the needle cylinder axis, the angle-adjustable cleaning component 4 can fit against the area around the needle cylinder on the circular knitting machine body 1, effectively removing lint, debris, and other impurities generated during the knitting process. Impurities are effectively captured. The motor 407 drives the worm 405 to rotate. Since the worm 405 meshes with the semi-worm wheel 406, it drives the rotating seat 403 to rotate smoothly in the limiting groove 404 of the mounting seat 402. During the rotation process, the angle of the suction head 408 can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation. At different positions of the syringe on the large circular knitting machine body 1, there may be uneven distribution of lint and debris. By adjusting the angle of the suction head 408, it can always be directly facing the area where impurities are gathered, thereby significantly improving the suction efficiency.
[0020] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that this invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of this invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency self-cleaning circular knitting machine, comprising a circular knitting machine body (1), characterized in that: The large circular machine body (1) is connected to an array of mounting brackets (2), an arc-shaped electric slide rail (3) is mounted on the mounting bracket (2), an angle-adjustable cleaning component (4) is connected to the output end of the arc-shaped electric slide rail (3), a vacuum cleaner (5) is mounted on the mounting bracket (2), and the output end of the vacuum cleaner (5) is connected to the angle-adjustable cleaning component (4).
2. The high-efficiency self-cleaning circular knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle-adjustable cleaning component (4) includes a mounting block (401), which is fixedly connected to the output end of the arc-shaped electric slide rail (3). A mounting seat (402) is mounted on the mounting block (401), and a rotating seat (403) is connected to the mounting seat (402).
3. The high-efficiency self-cleaning circular knitting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting base (402) has a limiting groove (404), and the rotating base (403) is slidably engaged with the limiting groove (404) on both sides.
4. The high-efficiency self-cleaning circular knitting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A worm (405) is rotatably mounted on the rotating seat (403), and a half-worm wheel (406) is mounted on the mounting seat (402). The worm (405) meshes with the half-worm wheel (406), and a motor (407) for driving the worm (405) is fixedly mounted on one side of the rotating seat (403).
5. The high-efficiency self-cleaning circular knitting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A vacuum head (408) is installed on the rotating base (403). A vacuum tube (409) is connected to one side of the vacuum head (408). The vacuum tube (409) is fixedly connected to the output end of the vacuum cleaner (5), and the vacuum tube (409) is made of flexible hose.
6. The high-efficiency self-cleaning circular knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The curvature center of the arc-shaped electric slide rail (3) coincides with the cylinder axis on the large circular machine body (1).