Clothing metal detector based on clothing inspection
By introducing a combination design of detection platform, conveyor belt, needle detector and marking head into the clothing metal detector, and using drive mechanisms such as servo motor and electric slide rail, the automatic marking of the location of metal foreign objects is realized, which solves the problem of time-consuming and laborious metal foreign object search in the existing technology, and improves work efficiency and the practicality of the device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing metal detectors for clothing cannot mark and locate the position of metal foreign objects, which makes it time-consuming and laborious for staff to search for and remove metal foreign objects, increasing their workload.
The device employs a combination design of a detection platform, conveyor belt, needle detector, liquid storage bottle, and marking head. It utilizes a drive mechanism such as a servo motor, electric slide rail, and electric push rod to automatically mark the location of metal foreign objects. The marking head then imprints water-washable pigment on the foreign object.
It simplifies the operating procedures for staff, saves time and effort in marking the location of metal foreign objects, reduces labor intensity, and improves the practicality and adaptability of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of garment production equipment, specifically to a garment metal detector for garment inspection. Background Technology
[0002] In the garment production process, in order to ensure product safety and quality, it is necessary to detect foreign objects such as broken needles and metal fragments that may be left in the garment.
[0003] The importance of metal detectors in clothing lies in preventing consumers from being injured by metal foreign objects left inside the garment while wearing or using it. It also helps companies avoid legal liability and reputational damage due to product safety issues. Existing clothing metal detectors often use needle detectors to detect broken needles, metal fragments, and other foreign objects that may be left in the clothing. However, while existing needle detectors can detect metal foreign objects, they cannot mark and locate the location of the metal foreign objects. When workers remove broken needles or metal fragments from clothing containing metal foreign objects, they still have to spend time and effort locating the metal foreign objects, which increases their workload. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the technical problem that existing clothing metal detectors cannot mark and locate the position of metal foreign objects, requiring workers to spend time and effort searching for the location of metal foreign objects when removing broken needles or metal fragments from clothing containing such objects, thus increasing their workload, this utility model provides a clothing metal detector for clothing inspection.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: it includes a detection platform, a conveyor belt on the detection platform, a mounting frame fixedly connected to the detection platform, a needle detector fixedly installed under the mounting frame, a controller fixedly installed on one side of the mounting frame, a liquid storage bottle under the mounting frame containing a marking liquid, a marking head fixedly connected to the opening of the liquid storage bottle, a baffle plate fixedly installed in the liquid storage bottle, the baffle plate having capillary holes, a driving mechanism on the mounting frame for driving the marking head to move, and a fixing component under the driving mechanism for fixing the liquid storage bottle.
[0006] Furthermore, the fixing component includes a first fixing block, a second fixing block is provided on one side of the first fixing block, and fixing grooves are provided on the opposite sides of the first fixing block and the second fixing block, and the liquid storage bottle is installed between the two sets of fixing grooves.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the liquid storage bottle is fixed under the drive mechanism.
[0008] Furthermore, a slot is provided on one side of the first fixing block, and an insert is fixedly connected to one side of the second fixing block. The insert and the slot cooperate with each other. An installation groove is provided in the first fixing block, and a slider is slidably connected in the installation groove. A spring is fixedly installed in the installation groove, and one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the slider. An insertion hole is provided on the insert, and the insertion hole is adapted to the slider.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the stability of the liquid storage bottle after it is fixed is improved.
[0010] Furthermore, a fixing strip is fixedly installed on the fixing groove, and the fixing strip is made of elastic material.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solutions, the stability of the liquid storage bottle can be further improved.
[0012] Furthermore, a push plate is fixedly connected to one side of the slider, and the push plate is slidably mounted on the first fixed block. The first fixed block has a sliding groove, and a locking block is slidably connected to the sliding groove. The locking block and the push plate cooperate with each other.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, it is easy to replace the liquid storage bottle.
[0014] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes an electric slide rail disposed under the needle detector, an electric slider slidably mounted under the electric slide rail, an electric push rod fixedly connected under the electric slider, and the output end of the electric push rod fixedly connected to the first fixed block.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the marking head is moved back and forth and up and down.
[0016] Furthermore, both ends of the electric slide rail are fixedly connected to fixed seats, a servo motor is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting bracket, a lead screw is coaxially fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the servo motor, one set of fixed seats is threadedly connected to the lead screw, a guide rod is fixedly installed in the mounting bracket, and another set of fixed seats is slidably connected to the guide rod.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the marker head can be moved left and right.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by using a detection platform in conjunction with a conveyor belt, mounting frame and needle detector, metal foreign objects in clothing are detected. A servo motor, in conjunction with a lead screw, guide rod, electric slide rail, electric slider, electric push rod, first fixing block, second fixing block and liquid storage bottle, moves the marking head to the metal foreign object and marks the area. After the workers take the clothing off the conveyor belt, they can remove the metal foreign object without having to search for its location again. This simplifies the operation steps, saves time and effort, and reduces the labor intensity of the workers.
[0019] The first fixing block, in conjunction with the second fixing block, slot, insert, slider, spring, push plate, slide groove, and locking block, allows for detachable installation between the first fixing block and the second fixing block. This facilitates the replacement of storage bottles containing different water-washing pigments, adapts to marking clothing of different colors, and improves the practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is another three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the electric slide rail and electric push rod in this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing component in this utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the first fixing block and the second fixing block in this utility model;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the insert block and slider in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the liquid storage bottle and the fixing component in this utility model.
[0027] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Detection table; 2. Conveyor belt; 3. Mounting frame; 4. Needle detector; 5. Controller; 6. Electric slide rail; 7. Electric slider; 8. Electric push rod; 9. First fixing block; 10. Second fixing block; 11. Fixing groove; 12. Liquid storage bottle; 13. Marking head; 14. Baffle plate; 15. Capillary pore; 16. Slot; 17. Insertion block; 18. Mounting groove; 19. Slider; 20. Spring; 21. Insertion hole; 22. Fixing strip; 23. Push plate; 24. Slide groove; 25. Clamping block; 26. Servo motor; 27. Lead screw; 28. Guide rod; 29. Fixing base. Detailed Implementation
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "front", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0030] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 7 The present invention will be further described below.
[0031] To address the problems existing in the background art, this application proposes the following technical solution: A testing platform 1 is included, a conveyor belt 2 is mounted on the testing platform 1, a mounting frame 3 is fixedly connected to the testing platform 1, a needle detector 4 is fixedly mounted under the mounting frame 3, a controller 5 is fixedly mounted on one side of the mounting frame 3, a storage bottle 12 is located under the mounting frame 3, the storage bottle 12 stores a marking liquid, a marking head 13 is fixedly connected to the opening of the storage bottle 12, a baffle 14 is fixedly mounted in the storage bottle 12, the baffle 14 has capillary pores 15, a driving mechanism is provided on the mounting frame 3, the driving mechanism is used to drive the marking head 13 to move, and a fixing component is provided below the driving mechanism, the fixing component is used to fix the storage bottle 12.
[0032] The garment to be tested is placed on conveyor belt 2, which transports it to the needle detector 4 under the mounting frame 3 for metal detection. The needle detector 4 is a device for detecting ferromagnetic metallic foreign objects. Its core principle is based on electromagnetic induction technology. When ferromagnetic metals such as broken needles or iron filings enter the detection area, they disrupt the original magnetic field balance, causing changes in the local magnetic field environment and resulting in instantaneous fluctuations in the magnetic field current. These fluctuations are captured by the sensor and converted into identifiable electrical signals, which are transmitted to the controller 5. The controller 5 stops the conveyor belt 2 and activates the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism moves the fixing component and the liquid storage bottle 12 above the metallic foreign object and then moves the liquid storage bottle 12 downwards. The liquid storage bottle 12 contains water-washed pigment, which has a certain viscosity. The liquid storage bottle 12 is placed upside down in the fixing component, and the water-washed pigment enters the marking head 13 through the capillary pores 15. The marking head 13 uses high-density... The marking head 13 absorbs the water-washing pigment from the sponge. The storage bottle 12 moves the marking head 13 downwards, and the marking head 13 contacts the location of the metal foreign object on the garment, imprinting the water-washing pigment onto the garment, thus marking the location of the metal foreign object. After the worker removes the garment from the conveyor belt 2, there is no need to search for the metal foreign object again to remove it, simplifying the operation steps, saving time and effort, and reducing the labor intensity of the workers. The use of water-washing pigment makes it easy to clean the marking after removing the metal foreign object. The capillary pores 15 on the baffle 14 allow the water-washing pigment in the storage bottle 12 to be slowly absorbed by the marking head 13. After the marking head 13 absorbs the water-washing pigment, a wet film is formed below the marking head 13. Due to the surface tension, it is fixed in the sponge fibers, preventing the water-washing pigment from dripping from the marking head 13. The conveyor belt 2 adopts existing technology, and its driving and transmission components are also existing technologies, which will not be described in detail in this application.
[0033] To further explain, the fixing component includes a first fixing block 9, a second fixing block 10 is provided on one side of the first fixing block 9, and fixing grooves 11 are provided on opposite sides of the first fixing block 9 and the second fixing block 10, and the liquid storage bottle 12 is installed between the two sets of fixing grooves 11.
[0034] After the first fixing block 9 and the second fixing block 10 are combined, the fixing grooves 11 of the two blocks form a complete fixing space, providing installation conditions for the liquid storage bottle 12.
[0035] To further explain, a slot 16 is provided on one side of the first fixing block 9, and an insert block 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the second fixing block 10. The insert block 17 and the slot 16 are used in conjunction with each other. An installation groove 18 is provided in the first fixing block 9, and a slider 19 is slidably connected in the installation groove 18. A spring 20 is fixedly installed in the installation groove 18, and one end of the spring 20 is fixedly connected to the slider 19. An insertion hole 21 is provided on the insert block 17, and the insertion hole 21 is adapted to the slider 19.
[0036] After placing the liquid storage bottle 12 between the two sets of fixing slots 11, insert the plug 17 into the slot 16. Since one side of the plug 17 and one end of the slider 19 are both set with bevels, during the insertion process, the plug 17 pushes the slider 19 to move into the mounting slot 18. The slider 19 compresses and deforms the spring 20. When the plug 17 moves and the insertion hole 21 moves to the position of the slider 19, the compressed spring 20 returns to its initial state and pushes the slider 19 into the insertion hole 21. At this time, the slider 19 cooperates with the insertion hole 21 to limit the plug 17, thereby restricting and fixing the plug 17 in the slot 16. Then, the second fixing block 10 is fixed to one side of the first fixing block 9, so that the liquid storage bottle 12 is stably installed between the first fixing block 9 and the second fixing block 10, improving the stability of the liquid storage bottle 12 in the fixing assembly.
[0037] Furthermore, a fixing strip 22 is fixedly installed on the fixing groove 11, and the fixing strip 22 is made of elastic material.
[0038] When the liquid storage bottle 12 is installed in the two sets of fixing slots 11, the liquid storage bottle 12 will squeeze the fixing strip 22. By utilizing the elasticity of the fixing strip 22, the stability of the liquid storage bottle 12 installed in the fixing assembly is further improved.
[0039] To further explain, a push plate 23 is fixedly connected to one side of the slider 19. The push plate 23 is slidably mounted on the first fixed block 9. A groove 24 is provided on the first fixed block 9. A locking block 25 is slidably connected to the groove 24. The locking block 25 and the push plate 23 cooperate with each other.
[0040] Because of the different colors of clothing, different colors of water-wash ink are needed to mark different colored clothing. For example, white water-wash ink is used to mark black clothing, and red water-wash ink is used to mark green clothing. The push plate 23 drives the slider 19 to move into the mounting groove 18, so that the slider 19 is removed from the insertion hole 21, releasing the slider 19 from the insertion block 17. The second fixing block 10 is moved away from one side of the first fixing block 9, and the storage bottle 12 containing different water-wash ink is replaced, which makes it easier to mark different colored clothing and improves the practicality of the device. The locking block 25 has a slot on one side. After pushing the push plate 23, the locking block 25 is moved so that the push plate 23 is locked into the slot of the locking block 25, thereby fixing the position of the slider 19. There is no need to push the push plate 23 by hand, which improves the convenience of the device.
[0041] To further explain, the drive mechanism includes an electric slide rail 6 located below the needle detector 4, an electric slider 7 slidably mounted below the electric slide rail 6, an electric push rod 8 fixedly connected below the electric slider 7, and the output end of the electric push rod 8 fixedly connected to the first fixed block 9.
[0042] The operation of the electric slide rail 6 drives the electric slider 7 to move, the electric slider 7 drives the electric push rod 8 to move back and forth in the detection area, the operation of the electric push rod 8 drives the first fixed block 9 to move up and down, the first fixed block 9 drives the liquid storage bottle 12 to move up and down, thereby enabling the marking head 13 to move back and forth and up and down in the detection area, thereby increasing the marking range of the marking head 13.
[0043] To further explain, both ends of the electric slide rail 6 are fixedly connected to fixed seats 29, a servo motor 26 is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting bracket 3, a lead screw 27 is coaxially fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the servo motor 26, a set of fixed seats 29 are threadedly connected to the lead screw 27, a guide rod 28 is fixedly installed in the mounting bracket 3, and another set of fixed seats 29 are slidably connected to the guide rod 28.
[0044] The servo motor 26 drives the lead screw 27 to rotate, and the lead screw 27 drives the electric slide rail 6 to move, so that the electric slide rail 6 can move left and right in the detection area, so that the movement range of the marking head 13 covers the entire detection area, ensuring that the detected metal foreign objects are marked. The guide rod 28, together with the fixed seat 29, plays a limiting role in the movement of the electric slide rail 6, preventing the electric slide rail 6 from flipping when the lead screw 27 rotates, improving the stability of the electric slide rail 6 during the movement process, thereby moving the marking head 13 stably to the metal foreign object.
[0045] In this application, the controller 5 is a PLC programmable controller. The controller 5 is electrically connected to the needle detector 4. The controller 5 controls the conveyor belt 2, electric slide rail 6, electric push rod 8 and servo motor 26. Signal processing equipment is set between the controller 5 and each electrical component to realize the coordinated linkage between the electrical components. The control circuit of the controller 5 can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming. It is common knowledge in the art. It is only used and not modified. Therefore, the control method and circuit connection will not be described in detail.
[0046] The conveyor belt 2, needle detector 4, controller 5, electric slide rail 6, electric slider 7, electric push rod 8, and servo motor 26 of the garment metal detector for garment inspection in this application are all commercially available and are existing technologies. Skilled personnel in this industry only need to install and operate them according to the accompanying instruction manual, without requiring any creative work from those skilled in the art.
[0047] For specific operation, please refer to the following: Place the garment to be inspected on conveyor belt 2. Conveyor belt 2 transports the garment to the needle detector 4 under the mounting frame 3 for metal detection. When the needle detector 4 detects a metal foreign object, it processes the signal and sends it to the controller 5. The controller 5 sends a signal to conveyor belt 2 to stop its operation. Subsequently, the controller 5 sends commands to servo motor 26, electric slide rail 6, and electric push rod 8. Servo motor 26 drives lead screw 27 to rotate, and lead screw 27 drives electric slide rail 6 to move, causing electric slide rail 6 to move left and right within the detection area. The operation of electric slide rail 6 drives the electric... The movable slider 7 moves, and the electric slider 7 drives the electric push rod 8 to move back and forth in the detection area, moving the marking head 13 above the metal foreign object on the garment. The electric push rod 8 drives the first fixed block 9 to move up and down, and the first fixed block 9 drives the liquid storage bottle 12 to move up and down, causing the marking head 13 to move downward. The marking head 13 contacts the location of the metal foreign object on the garment, and the water-washable ink is printed on the garment, thereby marking the location of the metal foreign object on the garment. After the worker removes the garment from the conveyor belt 2, there is no need to search for the location of the metal foreign object again to remove it, simplifying the operation steps and saving time and effort.
[0048] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.
[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the scope of the present invention will be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents for those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A metal detector for garment inspection, characterized in that, The device includes a testing platform (1), a conveyor belt (2) on the testing platform (1), a mounting frame (3) fixedly connected to the testing platform (1), a needle detector (4) fixedly installed under the mounting frame (3), a controller (5) fixedly installed on one side of the mounting frame (3), a storage bottle (12) under the mounting frame (3), a labeling liquid stored in the storage bottle (12), a labeling head (13) fixedly connected to the opening of the storage bottle (12), a baffle (14) fixedly installed in the storage bottle (12), a capillary hole (15) opened on the baffle (14), a driving mechanism on the mounting frame (3), the driving mechanism is used to drive the labeling head (13) to move, and a fixing component is provided under the driving mechanism, the fixing component is used to fix the storage bottle (12).
2. The metal detector for garment inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component includes a first fixing block (9), a second fixing block (10) is provided on one side of the first fixing block (9), and fixing grooves (11) are provided on opposite sides of the first fixing block (9) and the second fixing block (10), and the liquid storage bottle (12) is installed between the two sets of fixing grooves (11).
3. The metal detector for garment inspection according to claim 2, characterized in that, A slot (16) is provided on one side of the first fixing block (9), and a plug (17) is fixedly connected to one side of the second fixing block (10). The plug (17) and the slot (16) cooperate with each other. An installation groove (18) is provided in the first fixing block (9). A slider (19) is slidably connected in the installation groove (18). A spring (20) is fixedly installed in the installation groove (18). One end of the spring (20) is fixedly connected to the slider (19). An insertion hole (21) is provided on the plug (17). The insertion hole (21) is adapted to the slider (19).
4. The metal detector for garment inspection according to claim 3, characterized in that, A fixing strip (22) is fixedly installed on the fixing groove (11), and the fixing strip (22) is made of elastic material.
5. The metal detector for garment inspection according to claim 4, characterized in that, A push plate (23) is fixedly connected to one side of the slider (19). The push plate (23) is slidably disposed on the first fixed block (9). A groove (24) is provided on the first fixed block (9). A locking block (25) is slidably connected to the groove (24). The locking block (25) and the push plate (23) cooperate with each other.
6. The metal detector for garment inspection according to claim 5, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes an electric slide rail (6) set under the needle detector (4), an electric slider (7) is slidably installed under the electric slide rail (6), an electric push rod (8) is fixedly connected under the electric slider (7), and the output end of the electric push rod (8) is fixedly connected to the first fixed block (9).
7. The metal detector for garment inspection according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both ends of the electric slide rail (6) are fixedly connected to fixed seats (29). A servo motor (26) is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting frame (3). A lead screw (27) is coaxially fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the servo motor (26). One set of fixed seats (29) and lead screw (27) are threadedly connected. A guide rod (28) is fixedly installed in the mounting frame (3). Another set of fixed seats (29) and guide rod (28) are slidably connected.