A sorting and conveying device for sock production

By designing a sorting and conveying device for sock production, and utilizing a flipping and sorting structure, socks are automatically sorted into the corresponding channels according to their weight. This solves the problem of high sorting error rate in traditional devices and improves production efficiency and sorting accuracy.

CN224423583UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30JILIN HONGCAI KNITWEAR CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JILIN HONGCAI KNITWEAR CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-31
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional sock sorting devices cannot flexibly switch channels according to the actual weight of the socks, resulting in a high sorting error rate, requiring a lot of manual intervention, and affecting production efficiency.

Method used

Design a sorting and conveying device for sock production. It adopts a flipping structure and a sorting structure. The device uses a motor to drive the positive and negative lead screws and threaded sleeves to flip the baffles. Combined with a weighing instrument and sensors, it can achieve precise opening and closing of the channel and flexible adjustment of the sock position, ensuring that the socks accurately enter the corresponding channel.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and reliability of sorting, reduces manual intervention, increases production efficiency, and ensures that socks of different weights are accurately sorted into the corresponding areas.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a sorting and conveying device for sock production, relating to the field of sock sorting technology. It includes a base plate, with a sorting box fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, and a feeding cylinder fixedly connected to the top of the sorting box. Two through slots with different heights are formed on the inner wall of the sorting box. The device uses a flipping structure to switch the opening and closing of the two sorting channels. A first motor drives a first positive and negative lead screw, which in turn drives two active racks to move closer or further apart, thereby precisely controlling the flipping of the first baffle to achieve the switching of the high and low sorting channels. The device's classification structure allows for flexible adjustment of the sock positions on the weighing instrument. By using the weighing instrument to weigh the socks and through the coordinated operation of components such as the second positive and negative lead screw and the second threaded sleeve, the device achieves flexible adjustment of the sock positions on the weighing instrument, ensuring that socks of different weights are accurately sorted into their corresponding areas, thus improving the accuracy and reliability of sorting.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sock sorting technology, specifically a sorting and conveying device for sock production. Background Technology

[0002] Socks are a type of clothing worn on the feet, usually made of materials such as cotton, wool, silk, and synthetic fibers. In the sock production process, sock sorting and transportation is an important step. Sock sorting refers to the process of classifying and organizing socks according to their different characteristics, attributes, or requirements during the sock production or distribution process.

[0003] Traditional sock sorting devices mostly employ a fixed sorting channel design, which cannot flexibly switch channels according to the actual weight of the socks. This results in a high sorting error rate, and a large number of socks cannot accurately enter the corresponding sorting area, requiring secondary manual intervention, which seriously affects production efficiency. Therefore, those skilled in the art provide a sorting and conveying device for sock production to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sorting and conveying device for sock production to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A sorting and conveying device for sock production includes a base plate, a sorting box, a flipping structure, and a sorting structure. The sorting box is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, and a feed cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the sorting box. Two through-slots with different heights are formed on the inner side wall of the sorting box. A first rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside each of the two through-slots, and a first baffle is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft. One first baffle is horizontal, and the other is vertical. A flipping structure is provided at the front end of the sorting box, and a sorting structure is provided inside the sorting box. Sorting channels are fixedly connected to the through-slots on both outer side walls of the sorting box, and the sorting channels communicate with the through-slots. Conveyor belts are fixedly connected to the top of the base plate and below the two sorting channels.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the flipping structure includes a fixed plate, a first motor, a first positive and negative lead screw, a first guide rod, a first threaded sleeve and an active rack. The front end of the sorting box is fixedly connected to the fixed plate, the top of the fixed plate is equipped with the first motor, the bottom end of the fixed plate is rotatably connected to the first positive and negative lead screw, and the top of the first positive and negative lead screw passes through the fixed plate and is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the first positive and negative lead screw is threaded with two first threaded sleeves, one end of the upper first threaded sleeve and the other end of the lower first threaded sleeve are both fixedly connected with a drive rack, and the front ends of the two first rotating shafts are both fixedly connected with driven gears through the sorting box, and the drive rack and driven gear are meshed together.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the sorting structure includes a second positive and negative lead screw, a second guide rod, a second threaded sleeve, a first movable block, a linkage rod, a second movable block, a connecting plate, and a weighing instrument. The sorting box is rotatably connected to the second positive and negative lead screw. The sorting box is also fixedly connected to the second guide rod on both sides of the second positive and negative lead screw. The second positive and negative lead screw is threaded with two second threaded sleeves.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the top end of the second threaded sleeve is fixedly connected to a first movable block, and the first movable block is rotatably connected to a linkage rod. The end of the linkage rod away from the first movable block is rotatably connected to a second movable block, and the top end of the second movable block is fixedly connected to a connecting plate, and the top end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to a weighing instrument.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the bottom end of the first positive and negative lead screw is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear, and one end of the second positive and negative lead screw passes through the sorting box and is fixedly connected to a second bevel gear, and the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are meshed together.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: a second sensor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sorting box, a first sensor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of each of the two sorting channels, and a centrifugal fan is installed at the end of each sorting channel away from the sorting box.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the bottom of the sorting channel is rotatably connected to two second rotating shafts, and a second baffle is fixedly connected to the second rotating shafts. A second motor is installed at the front end of the sorting channel, and the second rotating shafts are fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. This device uses a flipping structure to switch the opening and closing of two sorting channels. The first motor drives the first positive and negative lead screws to move the two first threaded sleeves and the active rack closer or further apart, thereby precisely controlling the first rotating shaft to flip the first baffle, realizing the switching of the opening and closing of the high and low sorting channels, and ensuring that the socks accurately enter the corresponding channel according to the weighing results.

[0016] 2. The classification structure of this device enables flexible adjustment of the socks' positions on the weighing instrument. By weighing the socks and coordinating the operation of components such as the second positive and negative lead screws and the second threaded sleeve, the position of the socks on the weighing instrument can be flexibly adjusted, ensuring that socks of different weights are accurately sorted into the corresponding areas. This improves the accuracy and reliability of sorting. From the time the socks enter the sorting box to being weighed, classified, and transported to the corresponding area, the entire process requires minimal manual intervention, reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a sorting and conveying device used in sock production.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of a sorting and conveying device for sock production.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of a sorting box in a sorting and conveying device for sock production.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of component A in a sorting and conveying device used in sock production.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Sorting box; 3. Feed cylinder; 4. Through groove; 5. First rotating shaft; 6. First baffle; 7. Driven gear; 8. Fixed plate; 9. First motor; 10. First forward and reverse lead screw; 11. First guide rod; 12. First threaded sleeve; 13. Drive rack; 14. First bevel gear; 15. Second forward and reverse lead screw; 16. Second bevel gear; 17. Second guide rod; 18. Second threaded sleeve; 19. First movable block; 20. Linkage rod; 21. Second movable block; 22. Connecting plate; 23. Weighing instrument; 24. Sorting channel; 25. First sensor; 26. Centrifugal fan; 27. Second rotating shaft; 28. Second baffle; 29. ​​Second motor; 30. Conveyor belt; 31. Second sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Example 1: Refer to Figure 1-4This embodiment provides a sorting and conveying device for sock production, including a base plate 1, a sorting box 2, a flipping structure, and a sorting structure. The sorting box 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1, and a feed cylinder 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the sorting box 2. Two through slots 4 are formed on the inner side wall of the sorting box 2, and the two through slots 4 have different heights. A first rotating shaft 5 is rotatably connected inside each of the two through slots 4. A first baffle 6 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 5. One side of the first baffle 6 is horizontal, and the other side is vertical. A flipping structure is provided at the front end of the sorting box 2, and a sorting structure is provided inside the sorting box 2. Sorting channels 24 are fixedly connected to the two outer side walls of the sorting box 2 at the through slots 4, and the sorting channels 24 communicate with the through slots 4. Conveyor belts 30 are fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1 and below the two sorting channels 24.

[0024] The flipping structure includes a fixed plate 8, a first motor 9, a first positive and negative lead screw 10, a first guide rod 11, a first threaded sleeve 12, and a drive rack 13. The front end of the sorting box 2 is fixedly connected to the fixed plate 8, the top of the fixed plate 8 is equipped with the first motor 9, the bottom end of the fixed plate 8 is rotatably connected to the first positive and negative lead screw 10, and the top end of the first positive and negative lead screw 10 passes through the fixed plate 8 and is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 9. Two first threaded sleeves 12 are threadedly connected to the first positive and negative lead screw 10. One end of the upper first threaded sleeve 12 and the other end of the lower first threaded sleeve 12 are both fixedly connected to the drive rack 13, and the front ends of the two first rotating shafts 5 pass through the sorting box 2 and are fixedly connected to the driven gears 7, and the drive rack 13 is meshed with the driven gears 7.

[0025] A second sensor 31 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sorting box 2. A first sensor 25 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of each of the two sorting channels 24. A centrifugal fan 26 is installed at the end of the sorting channel 24 away from the sorting box 2. Two second rotating shafts 27 are rotatably connected to the bottom of the sorting channel 24, and a second baffle 28 is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft 27. A second motor 29 is installed at the front end of the sorting channel 24, and the output end of the second rotating shaft 27 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 29.

[0026] In this implementation, when socks enter the sorting box 2 through the feeding cylinder 3, they fall directly onto the weighing instrument 23. The weighing instrument 23 weighs the passing socks and analyzes and judges them based on parameters such as the weight of the socks, combined with preset classification standards. When the weighing instrument 23 determines that the weight of the socks meets the classification standards of the sorting channel 24 located at the high position, there is no need to start the first motor 9. At this time, the first baffle 6 in the high-level passage 4 is in a horizontal state, the entrance of the sorting channel 24 remains open, and after the second sensor 31 detects that the socks are located in the high-level sorting area, it directly starts the centrifugal fan 26 at the high-level sorting channel 24 to generate suction. The socks enter the channel under the action of gravity and airflow. When the first sensor 25 detects that the socks have entered the sorting channel 24, the first motor 9 is activated. The second motor 29 starts, driving the second rotating shaft 27 to flip the second baffle 28, opening the outlet. The socks quickly fall onto the corresponding conveyor belt 30 above and are transported to the corresponding area. When the weighing instrument 23 determines that the weight of the socks meets the classification standard of the sorting channel 24 located at the lower position, the first motor 9 at the front end of the sorting box 2 starts. The first motor 9 drives the first positive and negative lead screw 10 to rotate, causing the two first threaded sleeves 12 to move in opposite directions along the lead screw. Through the meshing of the active rack 13 and the driven gear 7, the first rotating shaft 5 in the high passage 4 is driven to rotate, flipping the originally horizontal and reverse first baffle 6 to a vertical state, closing the entrance of the high sorting channel 24. At the same time, the first baffle 6 corresponding to the lower sorting channel 24 flips to a horizontal position, temporarily opening its entrance.

[0027] Example 2: Refer to Figure 1-4 This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment, but differs from the previous embodiment in that the sorting structure includes a second positive and negative lead screw 15, a second guide rod 17, a second threaded sleeve 18, a first movable block 19, a linkage rod 20, a second movable block 21, a connecting plate 22, and a weighing instrument 23. The sorting box 2 is rotatably connected to the second positive and negative lead screw 15. The sorting box 2 is also fixedly connected to the second guide rod 17 on both sides of the second positive and negative lead screw 15. The second positive and negative lead screw 15 is threaded with two second threaded sleeves 18.

[0028] The top end of the second threaded sleeve 18 is fixedly connected to the first movable block 19, and the first movable block 19 is rotatably connected to the linkage rod 20. The end of the linkage rod 20 away from the first movable block 19 is rotatably connected to the second movable block 21, and the top end of the second movable block 21 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 22, and the top end of the connecting plate 22 is fixedly connected to the weighing instrument 23. The bottom end of the first positive and negative screw 10 is fixedly connected to the first bevel gear 14, and one end of the second positive and negative screw 15 passes through the sorting box 2 and is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear 16, and the first bevel gear 14 and the second bevel gear 16 are meshed together.

[0029] In this implementation, when the weighing instrument 23 determines that the weight of the socks meets the classification criteria of the sorting channel 24 located at the lower position, the first motor 9 starts, driving the first forward and reverse lead screw 10 to rotate, which in turn drives the first bevel gear 14 to rotate. Through the transmission between the first bevel gear 14 and the second bevel gear 16, the second forward and reverse lead screw 15 is driven to rotate synchronously. The two second threaded sleeves 18 on the second forward and reverse lead screw 15 move along the second forward and reverse lead screw 15 under the guidance of the threaded transmission and the second guide rod 17, thereby driving the two first movable blocks 19 to move away from each other. With the cooperation of the first movable block 19, the linkage rod 20, and the second movable block 21, the connecting plate 22 and the weighing instrument 23 are driven to move downward, thereby moving the socks to the lower passage 4. When the second sensor 31 detects that the socks have moved to the lower passage 4, the centrifugal fan 26 at the lower sorting channel 24 is started, and the centrifugal fan 26 generates suction. When socks enter the sorting channel 24 through the open entrance, they move rapidly towards the end of the channel under the action of airflow. When the first sensor 25 detects that the socks have entered the sorting channel 24, the second motor 29 starts, driving the second rotating shaft 27 to rotate the second baffle 28, opening the exit of the sorting channel 24. Under the combined action of gravity and airflow, the socks fall onto the conveyor belt 30 below and are transported to the corresponding area by the conveyor belt 30. The weighing instrument 23 weighs the socks and, combined with the preset classification standards, can accurately classify them according to parameters such as weight, ensuring that socks of different weights are accurately sorted into the corresponding areas, thus improving the accuracy and reliability of sorting. The device automates the sock sorting process through the coordinated work of multiple sensors and motors. From the time the socks enter the sorting box to being weighed, classified, and transported to the corresponding area, the entire process requires minimal human intervention, reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0030] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A sorting and conveying device for sock production, comprising a base plate (1), a sorting box (2), a flipping structure, and a sorting structure, characterized in that, The bottom plate (1) is fixedly connected to the top of the sorting box (2), and the top of the sorting box (2) is fixedly connected to the feed cylinder (3). Two through slots (4) are opened on the inner side wall of the sorting box (2), and the two through slots (4) are at different heights. The two through slots (4) are rotatably connected to the inside of the two through slots (4). The first baffle (6) is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft (5). The first baffle (6) on one side is horizontal and the first baffle (6) on the other side is vertical. The front end of the sorting box (2) is provided with a flipping structure. The sorting box (2) is provided with a classification structure. The two outer side walls of the sorting box (2) are fixedly connected to the through slots (4), and the sorting channels (24) are connected to the through slots (4). The bottom plate (1) is fixedly connected to the top and below the two sorting channels (24). Conveyor belts (30) are fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate (1) and below the two sorting channels (24).

2. The sorting and conveying device for sock production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping structure includes a fixed plate (8), a first motor (9), a first positive and negative lead screw (10), a first guide rod (11), a first threaded sleeve (12), and an active rack (13). The front end of the sorting box (2) is fixedly connected to the fixed plate (8), the top of the fixed plate (8) is equipped with the first motor (9), the bottom end of the fixed plate (8) is rotatably connected to the first positive and negative lead screw (10), and the top end of the first positive and negative lead screw (10) passes through the fixed plate (8) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (9).

3. A sorting and conveying device for sock production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first positive and negative lead screw (10) is threaded with two first threaded sleeves (12). One end of the upper first threaded sleeve (12) and the other end of the lower first threaded sleeve (12) are fixedly connected with a drive rack (13). The front ends of the two first rotating shafts (5) pass through the sorting box (2) and are fixedly connected with driven gears (7). The drive rack (13) and driven gears (7) are meshed.

4. A sorting and conveying device for sock production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sorting structure includes a second positive and negative lead screw (15), a second guide rod (17), a second threaded sleeve (18), a first movable block (19), a linkage rod (20), a second movable block (21), a connecting plate (22), and a weighing instrument (23). The sorting box (2) is rotatably connected to the second positive and negative lead screw (15). The sorting box (2) is also fixedly connected to the second guide rod (17) on both sides of the second positive and negative lead screw (15). The second positive and negative lead screw (15) is threaded with two second threaded sleeves (18).

5. A sorting and conveying device for sock production according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top end of the second threaded sleeve (18) is fixedly connected to the first movable block (19), and the first movable block (19) is rotatably connected to the linkage rod (20). The end of the linkage rod (20) away from the first movable block (19) is rotatably connected to the second movable block (21), and the top end of the second movable block (21) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (22), and the top end of the connecting plate (22) is fixedly connected to the weighing instrument (23).

6. A sorting and conveying device for sock production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first positive and negative lead screw (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first bevel gear (14), and the second positive and negative lead screw (15) is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear (16) through the sorting box (2) at one end, and the first bevel gear (14) and the second bevel gear (16) are meshed together.

7. A sorting and conveying device for sock production according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second sensor (31) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sorting box (2), and a first sensor (25) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of each of the two sorting channels (24). A centrifugal fan (26) is installed at the end of the sorting channel (24) away from the sorting box (2).

8. A sorting and conveying device for sock production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the sorting channel (24) is rotatably connected to two second rotating shafts (27), and a second baffle (28) is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft (27). A second motor (29) is installed at the front end of the sorting channel (24), and the output end of the second rotating shaft (27) is fixedly connected to the second motor (29).