A garment processing and folding mold
By designing a mold for pleating in garment processing, and utilizing a combination of a base plate, a cover plate, and a middle plate, the fabric can be quickly positioned and folded. This solves the problem of inconsistent quality caused by reliance on experience in existing technologies, and improves the efficiency and consistency of pleat production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU SUMIDA CHUANGZHI GARMENT TECH DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In current garment processing, the production of pleats relies on the experience of operators, which leads to unstable quality. In particular, when dealing with ultra-thin or elastic fabrics, stretching and deformation are prone to occur. New employees have a low yield rate, resulting in high labor costs and quality risks.
Design a mold for pleating in garment processing, including a base plate, a cover plate, and a middle plate. By setting a combination of gaps and edges, it can quickly position and fold the fabric, reduce reliance on experience, and sew directly on the sewing equipment, eliminating the step of ironing creases.
It improves the efficiency and consistency of pleat production, reduces reliance on manual experience, lowers quality risks, and increases the yield rate of new employees. It is suitable for fine pleating processing in the apparel and home textile industries.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of garment processing technology, and in particular to a mold for pleating garments. Background Technology
[0002] Pleats are wrinkles or folds made in certain parts of clothing according to the needs of the human body or style. They are mostly decorative and aim to make the clothes fit better and look more beautiful.
[0003] In existing technology, the commonly used equipment for processing pleats is a flatbed sewing machine. Because ordinary flatbed sewing machines lack positioning devices, the width of hand-gathered pleats mainly depends on the operator's experience and visual positioning, or additional auxiliary personnel or processes are added to improve the effect. For example, the pleat area is first marked on the garment piece with chalk, then the pleat creases are ironed out, the pleats are fixed, and finally, they are sewn.
[0004] However, with limited processes or manpower, it's impossible to guarantee results by adding auxiliary personnel or processes. This is especially true when sewing ultra-thin or elastic fabrics, which are prone to stretching and deformation, increasing the operational difficulty. Inexperienced personnel are highly likely to result in substandard quality. Calculations show that the training period for a skilled worker is as long as three months, and the yield rate for new employees is as high as 60%. This means that this process suffers from both high labor costs and high quality risks. Summary of the Invention
[0005] This application provides a mold for pleating in garment processing, which solves the technical problem that the existing garment pleating process relies too heavily on the experience of operators and is prone to quality risks.
[0006] A mold for pleating in garment processing, comprising,
[0007] The base plate has a flat surface and is provided with base plate gaps;
[0008] A cover plate with a flat surface and a cover plate slit extending through it;
[0009] The intermediate plate has multiple thin plates with flat surfaces, which are set between the bottom plate and the cover plate. One edge of each intermediate plate is defined as the intermediate plate edge. The edges of each intermediate plate are parallel to each other and spaced at a certain distance. Each intermediate plate has an intermediate plate gap at a certain distance from the edge of the intermediate plate and penetrates the intermediate plate. The position of each intermediate plate gap is adjacent to the bottom plate and the cover plate.
[0010] When the cover plate covers the base plate, the gaps in the cover plate, the gaps in the intermediate plate, and the gaps in the base plate are at least partially overlapping.
[0011] Furthermore, the edges of the intermediate plate are long and straight.
[0012] Furthermore, the intermediate plate is rectangular or square.
[0013] Furthermore, the intermediate plate is made of plastic.
[0014] Furthermore, the base plate has a fixed area, and the upper edge of the intermediate plate has a corresponding fixed part, and the intermediate plate is fixed to the fixed area by the fixed part.
[0015] Furthermore, the fixing point of the fixing part of the intermediate plate in the fixing area is adjustable.
[0016] Furthermore, the fixing area is a strip-shaped area along the upper edge of the base plate, and multiple intermediate plates are fixed sequentially on the fixing area, with each edge of the intermediate plate located on the same side relative to its fixing part.
[0017] Furthermore, the intermediate plate has a folding crease at the position adjacent to the fixing part, so that the intermediate plate can be folded along the folding crease, so that the intermediate plate has two states: completely flat and partially covering the fixing part.
[0018] Furthermore, the fixing area and fixing part are fixed by hook and loop fasteners.
[0019] Furthermore, the base plate and the cover plate are an integral structure with fold lines between them; or, the base plate and the cover plate are separate pieces connected by hinges.
[0020] Beneficial effects
[0021] This application discloses a pleating mold that, through a combination of a base plate, a middle plate, and a cover plate, facilitates the processing of fabric requiring pleats. The middle plate holds the fabric down, its edges pressing against it and folding the fabric so that it lies on both sides of the middle plate. The cover plate then covers the fabric, aligning the gaps in the cover plate, middle plate, and base plate. These gaps are where the stitching will be done to create the pleats. A sewing machine is then used, starting from one side of the cover plate and aligned with the gaps in the middle plate and base plate, to secure both sides of the fabric, forming a pleat. This process is intuitive and eliminates the need for ironing the fabric creases, making it quick and easy. When multiple pleats are needed, because multiple pressure plates are set on the base plate and the positions of each middle plate edge are pre-set, subsequent pleats are created using the same procedure as the first pleat, simply by repeating the above steps using multiple middle pressure plates. Attached Figure Description
[0022] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base plate and cover plate in a pleating mold according to this utility model.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the middle plate in a pleating mold according to this utility model.
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a pleating mold according to this utility model.
[0026] The meanings of the labels in the figures are as follows:
[0027] Fold crease 0, base plate 1, cover plate 2, first base plate gap 11, second base plate gap 12, third base plate gap 13, first cover plate gap 21, second cover plate gap 22, third cover plate gap 23, first middle plate 31, second middle plate 32, third middle plate 33, first middle plate gap 311, second middle plate gap 321, third middle plate gap 331, first middle plate edge 312, second middle plate edge 322, third middle plate edge 332, fabric 4. Detailed Implementation
[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] An embodiment of this utility model provides a pleating mold for garment processing, used to produce garments with pleats. For example... Figures 1 to 3 The diagram shows a pleating mold for garment processing. As can be seen from the diagram, the pleating mold for garment processing includes:
[0032] Base plate 1 has a flat surface and is provided with base plate gaps; such as Figure 1 As shown in this embodiment, the base plate 1 is made of PVC material with a thickness of 1.5mm. The base plate has three gaps, all of which are long and straight, namely the first base plate gap 11, the second base plate gap 12 and the third base plate gap 13, and the three base plate gaps are parallel to each other and spaced a certain distance apart.
[0033] Cover plate 2 has a flat surface and a cover plate slot that extends through it; for example Figure 1 As shown in this embodiment, the cover plate 2 is made of PVC material with a thickness of 1.5mm. The cover plate has three gaps, all of which are long and straight, namely the first cover plate gap 21, the second cover plate gap 22 and the third cover plate gap 23.
[0034] In this embodiment, the base plate 1 and the cover plate 2 are an integral structure. Figure 1 To clearly show that the two plates are divided into two sections, fold lines 0 connect the left side of the base plate 1 and the right side of the cover plate 2. The cover plate 2 can be opened and closed relative to the base plate 1 through the fold lines 0. In some other embodiments, the base plate 1 and the cover plate 2 can also be separate structures, which can be fixed by hinges or other means, and the cover plate 2 still needs to be able to open and close relative to the base plate 1.
[0035] When the cover plate 2 covers the base plate 1, the gap on the cover plate 2 must at least partially cover the gap on the base plate 1. For example, some gaps may overlap. Preferably, the gaps on the cover plate 2 and the gaps on the base plate 1 are exactly the same in shape and position, and the gaps are completely covered when the cover plate 2 is closed.
[0036] The intermediate plates, comprising multiple thin, flat plates, are positioned between the base plate and the cover plate. Each intermediate plate has one edge defined as an intermediate plate edge. These edges are parallel to each other and spaced a certain distance apart. Each intermediate plate has a gap extending through it at a certain distance from the edge, and the gaps in each intermediate plate are adjacent to both the base plate and the cover plate. Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, there are three intermediate plates: a first intermediate plate 31, a second intermediate plate 32, and a third intermediate plate 33. Each intermediate plate has an intermediate plate gap, namely, a first intermediate plate gap 311, a second intermediate plate gap 321, and a third intermediate plate gap 331. By placing the intermediate plates between the base plate 1 and the cover plate 2, the intermediate plate gaps, the base plate gaps, and the cover plate gaps need to overlap at least partially simultaneously. Preferably, the shapes and positions of the intermediate plate gaps, the base plate gaps, and the cover plate gaps are completely consistent and correspond, and the three gaps completely overlap after the cover plate 2 is closed.
[0037] In the aforementioned device, the base plate 1 provides support, the cover plate 2 presses down the fabric 4 and the middle plate to facilitate needle insertion, and the middle plate folds the fabric 1 to create creases and positions the fabric 1 for pleating and sewing. Through the cooperation of these components, the fabric 4 can be quickly folded, positioned, and sewn, reducing reliance on manual experience and increasing the speed of the pleating process.
[0038] In traditional pleating, before sewing, the fabric 4 is folded in half along the folded line to form a crease, which is then ironed to shape the fold. The crease is then sewn at a certain distance from the crease to secure it. This process is time-consuming and labor-intensive. In this embodiment, the edge of the middle plate is long and straight. By pressing a portion of the fabric 4 under the middle plate, the fabric 4 exposed from one side of the middle plate edge is folded up along the edge to the top of the middle plate. Then, the cover plate 2 presses down on the fabric 4, allowing a crease to form along the long and straight edge. This crease-forming process is convenient and quick, eliminating the need for measurement and folding.
[0039] In some preferred embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the middle plate is rectangular or square. The regular shape of the middle plate facilitates storage. The distance between the edges of the middle plate and the gaps between the middle plates affects the size of a single pleat. Various models of middle plates can be designed as needed, thus facilitating the production of pleats of different sizes. In this embodiment, a single pleat width of 2mm-15mm can be achieved. When multiple middle plates are combined, adjusting the distance between the gaps between the middle plates allows for different seam spacing, thereby adjusting the density of the pleats.
[0040] In some preferred embodiments, the intermediate plate is made of plastic, such as PVC, with a thickness of 0.5 mm.
[0041] In some preferred embodiments, the base plate 1 has a fixing area, and the upper edge of the intermediate plate has a corresponding fixing part, the intermediate plate being fixed to the fixing area by the fixing part. Preferably, the fixing area is a strip-shaped area along the upper edge of the base plate 1, and multiple intermediate plates are sequentially fixed to the fixing area, with each edge of the intermediate plate located on the same side relative to its fixing part.
[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the upper left half of the base plate 1 is set as a fixed area, and the three middle plates are fixed one by one from left to right.
[0043] To allow for flexible adjustment of the intermediate plate assembly, the fixing point of the intermediate plate's fixing part in the fixing area is adjustable. In some embodiments, the fixing area and the fixing part are secured by hook and loop fasteners.
[0044] In this embodiment, due to the required pleat density, the left side of the second intermediate plate overlaps the right side of the first intermediate plate, and the left side of the third intermediate plate overlaps the right side of the first intermediate plate. If the pleat density is higher, the overlapping area between two adjacent intermediate plates can be reduced, or even eliminated altogether.
[0045] In some preferred embodiments, a fold line 0 is provided on the intermediate plate at the position adjacent to the fixing part, allowing the intermediate plate to be folded along the fold line 0, resulting in two states: the intermediate plate being completely flattened and partially covering the fixing part. For example... Figure 3When fixing the three intermediate boards shown, for ease of operation, the fixing part of the second intermediate board 32 is positioned higher than the fixing part of the first intermediate board 31, and the fixing part of the third intermediate board 33 is positioned higher than the fixing part of the second intermediate board 32. The seams on each intermediate board correspond to the corresponding seams on the base board. When forming three pleats using these three intermediate boards, first fold the second intermediate board 32 and the third intermediate board 33 upwards along their respective fold lines 0 so as not to cover the first intermediate board 31. Press the first intermediate board 31 down on the fabric 4, so that a portion of the fabric 4 protrudes from the right edge of the first intermediate board 31. Fold this portion of the fabric to the left along the edge of the intermediate board. Then, place the cover plate 2 over the fabric 1, the first intermediate board 31, and the base plate 1. At this point, the first intermediate board seam 311 on the first intermediate board 31 and the first cover plate seam 21 on the cover plate 2 are aligned. Use a flatbed sewing machine to sew along these seams. After sewing, open the cover plate 1, fold the fabric 4 to the right along the sewing line, then fold the second middle plate 32 down onto the fabric 4. Next, fold the portion of the fabric 4 exposed on the right side of the second middle plate 32 to the left, covering the second middle plate 32. Close the cover plate 2 again, and then use a flat sewing machine to sew along the second cover plate seam 22 on the cover plate 2, thus forming the second pleat. The method for making the third pleat is the same as before, and will not be repeated here.
[0046] Through the aforementioned molds, modular combination, and dynamic adjustment mechanisms, efficient and standardized operations of the pleating process can be achieved, making it suitable for the fine pleating processing needs of clothing, home textiles, and other fields.
[0047] The above are merely embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A mold for pleating in garment processing, characterized in that, include, The base plate has a flat surface and is provided with base plate gaps; A cover plate with a flat surface and a cover plate slit extending through it; The intermediate plate has multiple thin plates with flat surfaces, which are set between the bottom plate and the cover plate. One edge of each intermediate plate is defined as the intermediate plate edge. The edges of each intermediate plate are parallel to each other and spaced at a certain distance. Each intermediate plate has an intermediate plate gap at a certain distance from the edge of the intermediate plate and penetrates the intermediate plate. The position of each intermediate plate gap is adjacent to the bottom plate and the cover plate. When the cover plate covers the base plate, the gaps in the cover plate, the gaps in the intermediate plate, and the gaps in the base plate are at least partially overlapping.
2. The mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edges of the intermediate plate are long and straight.
3. The mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intermediate plate is rectangular or square.
4. The mold according to claim 3, characterized in that, The intermediate plate is made of plastic.
5. The mold according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base plate has a fixed area, and the upper edge of the intermediate plate has a corresponding fixed part. The intermediate plate is fixed to the fixed area by the fixed part.
6. The mold according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixing part of the intermediate plate is adjustable at the fixing point in the fixing area.
7. The mold according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixed area is a strip-shaped area along the upper edge of the base plate. Multiple intermediate plates are fixed in sequence on the fixed area, and the edges of each intermediate plate are located on the same side relative to its own fixed part.
8. The mold according to claim 6, characterized in that, The intermediate plate has a folding crease at the position adjacent to the fixing part, so that the intermediate plate can be folded along the folding crease, so that the intermediate plate can have two states: completely flat and partially covering the fixing part.
9. The mold according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixed area and the fixed part are fixed by hook and loop fasteners.
10. The mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate and the cover plate are an integral structure with fold lines between them; or the base plate and the cover plate are separate pieces connected by hinges.