An automated garment assembly line lift mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a purpose lies in providing a kind of automatic clothing assembly line lifting mechanism, in the position where rotary shaft and driving or guiding wheel position are installed and set, a kind of split type connecting structure capable of realizing quick disassembly and assembly function and stable firm connection fixed is selected to be used.In the structure, the difficulty of maintenance or replacement of local vulnerable position components of lifting mechanism is greatly reduced, while reducing the overall use and maintenance cost of system, the reliability of the overall continuous and stable operation of clothing assembly line system can also be improved.The automatic clothing assembly line lifting mechanism includes a main body connecting arm and a plug-in connection block installed on both ends of the main body connecting arm, a rotary wheel is installed on the plug-in connection block on the upper and lower ends of the main body connecting arm, respectively, and a rotary drive belt is wrapped on the outer side of the two rotary wheels, and a driving block capable of pushing and driving the hanging rack to lift is fixedly arranged on the rotary drive belt.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated garment production lines, specifically an automated garment production line lifting mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the traditional garment manufacturing industry, clothing production relies heavily on manual labor, resulting in low efficiency and inconsistent quality. With the continuous expansion of market demand and consumers' increasing requirements for clothing quality and delivery speed, traditional manufacturing methods are struggling to meet these needs. Automated garment production lines have emerged to address this issue. These lines utilize advanced mechanical and electronic technologies and automated control methods to integrate garment manufacturing processes such as cutting, sewing, and ironing onto a single production line, achieving continuous and efficient automated production. This not only significantly improves production efficiency and reduces labor costs but also effectively ensures the stability of product quality, driving the garment industry towards intelligent and modern development and becoming one of the key technologies for the transformation and upgrading of the garment manufacturing industry. In automated garment production line systems, hanging systems are frequently used to transfer various fabric pieces or finished garments between different processing areas. This not only makes full use of the workline's space layout but also effectively protects the garment products. Of course, during the transfer and movement process, it is often necessary to lift and move the suspended products at different heights. Therefore, some different traction and lifting mechanisms or devices will be used to adapt to the complex and ever-changing usage needs in actual work.

[0003] For example, a novel garment production line hanging and lifting device disclosed in Chinese utility model patent application document CN201620098000.4 includes a workstation guide rail, a lifting power device, a lifting device structure, a rib plate, a lifting belt, a lifting fork, a vibration damping device, and a servo motor. The workstation guide rail and the lifting device structure are connected by a vibration damping device. The servo motor drives the lifting power device to rotate the lifting belt. The lifting fork installed on the lifting belt drives the hanging device to perform a lifting action. Wear-resistant patches are attached to the front of the rib plate of the lifting device to isolate the direct friction between the lifting belt and the rib plate, thereby eliminating the friction between the lifting belt and the rib plate during the lifting process and completely solving the problem caused by friction. For example, Chinese utility model patent application CN201920024378.3 discloses an improved structure for an automated garment production line lifting device, including a frame, one end of which is connected to the lifting arm housing and the other end to the inlet end of the lifting track. The frame has a support shaft mounting hole and an arc-shaped groove. The support shaft has one axial end connected to the support shaft mounting hole and the other axial end suspended. A pawl has one end rotatably connected to the support shaft through a support shaft sleeve hole, and the pawl body also has a limit pin connection hole. A limit pin has one axial end slidably connected to the arc-shaped groove and the other axial end connected to the limit pin connection hole. The arc-shaped groove extends from below the support shaft mounting hole to the left side of the support shaft mounting hole. This structure, through the specific and reasonable arrangement of components such as the pawl, support shaft, limit pin, and frame, can prevent the lifting rollers from rebounding after passing the bottom of the lifting device.

[0004] However, the applicant discovered that similar lifting mechanisms used in automated garment production lines, as described in the above proposal, require continuous rotation of the drive wheels and guide wheels for lifting and guiding. Furthermore, these components are highly susceptible to irregular impacts and vibrations due to repeated changes in the loading and unloading states of the hanger. Therefore, after a period of use, components equipped with rotating rollers require targeted inspection, maintenance, or replacement. Especially when some connection holes deform, the noise level during system operation increases dramatically, and the stability of the hanger's movement and conveying also decreases significantly. In existing lifting mechanisms used in garment production lines, the rotating roller components are typically installed and connected as a single, integrated main component, which greatly inconveniences operators in replacing and maintaining damaged parts, and consequently increases the cost of maintenance and replacement.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an automated garment production line lifting mechanism. At the locations where the rotating shaft and drive or guide wheel are installed, a modular connection structure is employed that enables quick assembly and disassembly while ensuring a stable and secure connection. This structure significantly reduces the difficulty of maintaining the lifting mechanism or replacing easily damaged components, thereby lowering the overall system maintenance costs and improving the reliability of the garment production line system for continuous and stable operation. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention provides an automated garment production line lifting mechanism. At the locations where the rotating shaft and drive or guide wheel are installed, a modular connection structure is employed that allows for quick assembly and disassembly while ensuring a stable and secure connection. This structure significantly reduces the difficulty of maintaining the lifting mechanism or replacing easily damaged parts, thereby lowering the overall system maintenance costs and improving the reliability of the garment production line system for continuous and stable operation.

[0007] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: An automated garment production line lifting mechanism includes a main connecting arm and interlocking connecting blocks installed at both ends of the main connecting arm. Rotary wheels are respectively installed on the interlocking connecting blocks at the upper and lower ends of the main connecting arm, and a rotary drive belt is wrapped around the outside of the two rotary wheels. A drive block capable of pushing and driving the hanger to lift is fixedly installed on the rotary drive belt.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the interlocking connecting block is made of plastic.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the main connecting arm is hollow inside and has forward-protruding mounting walls formed at the upper and lower ends of the main connecting arm, and the mounting walls cover the hollow slot cavity; one end of the insertion connecting block is formed with a main insertion block-shaped part that can be inserted into the hollow area inside the main connecting arm, and an auxiliary insertion block-shaped part that can be inserted into the slot cavity.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the mounting walls at both ends of the main connecting arm extend toward each other and are connected as a whole.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, auxiliary engagement brackets for connecting with the guide rail extend from the bottom and side of the main connecting arm.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a separation port extending through the main connecting arm is provided on one side, so that the main connecting arm can undergo outward deformation when it is plugged into the connecting block.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the interlocking connecting block adopts a split structure, which is formed by the first plate located on the front side and the second plate located on the rear side being interlocked and fixed together.

[0014] In summary, this utility model can achieve the following beneficial effects: This invention provides an automated garment production line lifting mechanism. At the locations where the rotating shaft and drive or guide wheel are installed, a modular connection structure is employed that allows for quick assembly and disassembly while ensuring a stable and secure connection. This structure significantly reduces the difficulty of maintaining the lifting mechanism or replacing easily damaged parts, thereby lowering the overall system maintenance costs and improving the reliability of the garment production line system for continuous and stable operation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A front structural diagram of the lifting mechanism and guide rail used to lift the hanging frame in an automated garment production line; Figure 2 A front structural diagram of the lifting mechanism and guide rail used to lift the hanging frame in an automated garment production line; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the main connecting arm; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the independent structure of the interlocking connector; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly principle of the interlocking connecting blocks; Figure 6 For inserting the connecting block and the main body connecting arm; Figure 7 This is a magnified schematic diagram of a portion of region A.

[0016] In the picture: 1—Main connecting arm, 101—Mounting wall, 1011—Slot cavity, 102—Auxiliary engagement bracket, 103—Separation port; 2—Matching connecting block, 201—Main plugging block, 202—Auxiliary plugging block, 203—First sheet plate, 204—Second sheet plate; 3—Spinning wheel; 4—Rotary drive belt; 401—Drive block; 5—Guide rail; 6 - Mounting rack. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The following specific embodiments are merely explanations of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to these embodiments without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

[0018] This solution is achieved through the following technical means: Example: This example provides an automated garment production line lifting mechanism. At the locations where the rotating shaft and drive or guide wheel are installed, a modular connection structure is employed that allows for quick assembly and disassembly while ensuring a stable and secure connection. This structure significantly reduces the difficulty of maintaining the lifting mechanism or replacing easily damaged parts, thereby lowering the overall system maintenance costs and improving the reliability of the garment production line system for continuous and stable operation.

[0019] Specifically, a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the system can be found in the appendix of the instruction manual. Figure 1 and 2 The explanation will be based on the illustration shown. Similar to the appendix to the instruction manual. Figure 1 As shown, its overall structure mainly includes a rectangular block-shaped main connecting arm 1 and interlocking connecting blocks 2 disposed at both ends of the main connecting arm 1. The main connecting arm 1 is hollow inside and is formed by bending or welding thin sheets made of lightweight metal materials such as aluminum alloy, in order to reduce the load on the guide rail when it is installed on the guide rail 5. As for the interlocking connecting blocks 2 installed at both ends of the main connecting arm 1, their structure can be found in the appendix of the instruction manual. Figure 4 and 5 The structure shown will be used for demonstration and explanation. The interlocking connecting block 2 is made of lightweight plastic and adopts a split structure. Specifically, it includes a first sheet plate 203 on the front side and a second sheet plate 204 on the rear side, with corresponding positioning slots and positioning connecting posts formed between these two sheet plates. When the first sheet plate 203 and the second sheet plate 204 are engaged and connected, the positioning connecting posts can interlock with the positioning slots to form the complete interlocking connecting block 2. To prevent the two sheet plates from separating due to vibration or collision, screws can be drilled between the positioning connecting posts and the positioning slots to further enhance the reliability of the connection between the two parts.

[0020] Rotary wheels 3 are respectively installed on the interlocking connecting blocks 2 at the upper and lower ends of the main connecting arm 1. A rotary drive belt 4, made of a material with a certain elastic deformation capacity such as rubber, is covered on the outside of the two rotary wheels 3. A drive block 401, capable of pushing and driving the mounting frame 6 to rise, is fixedly installed on the rotary drive belt 4. (Refer to the attached instruction manual.) Figure 2 As shown, the drive block 401 has a protrusion extending outward relative to the rotary drive belt 4. At least one of the aforementioned rotary wheels 3 has its central shaft connected to the output shaft of a small drive motor. When the drive motor is energized and rotates, it drives the rotary wheel 3 to rotate, simultaneously driving the rotary drive belt 4 to move the drive block 401. When the protrusion on the drive block 401 abuts against a portion of the mounting frame 6, it provides a pushing force to the mounting frame 6, causing the mounting frame 6 and the material it supports to be lifted synchronously upwards along the guide rail 5, completing the lifting action.

[0021] In this embodiment, the plug-in connection structure between the plug-in connecting block 2 and the main connecting arm 1 has been specifically optimized. For details, please refer to the appendix to the instruction manual. Figure 6 and 7 The following description is provided. As shown in the aforementioned design, the main connecting arm 1 has a hollow structure with both ends open. Forwardly protruding mounting walls 101 are formed at the upper and lower ends of the main connecting arm 1, and these mounting walls 101 cover and form a hollow slot cavity 1011. Correspondingly, one end of the insertion connecting block 2 has a main insertion block 201 that can be inserted into the hollow area inside the main connecting arm 1, and an auxiliary insertion block 202 that can be inserted into the slot cavity 1011. Refer to the appendix of the specification. Figure 6 As shown in the structure, when the mating connecting block 2 at one end is inserted into one end of the main connecting arm 1, the main mating block 201 formed on the mating connecting block 2 can be inserted into the hollow area inside the main connecting arm 1, while the auxiliary mating block 202 located further out will be embedded into the slot cavity 1011, achieving a stable abutment and fit between the walls of the two components. (See attached instruction manual.) Figure 6 As shown, at this point, a more stable and reliable locking and fixing installation between the two parts can be achieved by installing drill bolt components on the front and rear wall surfaces.

[0022] As a preferred structure, the mounting walls 101 at both ends of the aforementioned main connecting arm 1 can be extended towards each other and connected as a whole, thereby forming a columnar reinforcing structure on the side of the main connecting arm 1, which improves the overall bending deformation resistance of the component structure.

[0023] The applicant considered that, since the main connecting arm 1 is primarily subjected to tensile force along its own wall when actually installing and connecting other components, and the insertion and connection block 2 should be installed in a way that ensures a tight fit and fixation between the two components, the following preferred structure is proposed, referring to the appendix to the specification: Figure 3 As shown, the forming structure of the main connecting arm 1 is further optimized and improved. A separation opening 103 extending through the main connecting arm 1 along its axial direction is provided on one side. From a horizontal cross-sectional view, the main connecting arm 1 forms a non-closed structure with a notch. This structural design allows the main connecting arm 1 to undergo a slight outward deformation during the installation of the insertion connecting block 2 in an interference fit manner. This ensures a tight fit and fixation between the two components without affecting the lifting action during the operation of the lifting mechanism. It also greatly reduces the dimensional fit requirements of the aforementioned insertion connecting block 2 in design and manufacturing, thereby reducing design and manufacturing costs.

[0024] Appendix Figure 2 As shown in the structural configuration, the lower edge of the main body of the lifting mechanism in the automated garment production line is parallel to the lower section of the guide rail 5, while the lateral edge of the main body is parallel to the section of the guide rail 5 that primarily guides the lifting height. The rollers on the hanger 6 are fitted onto the guide rail 5 and roll within the gap between these two components. Therefore, during the operation of the automated garment production line, the smaller the variation in the width of the gap between the edge of the lifting mechanism and the guide rail 5, the more stable and reliable the lifting and moving process of the hanger 6 will be, effectively preventing the fabric or finished garments carried on the hanger 6 from falling off. Therefore, in this embodiment, as a further preferred structure, auxiliary connecting brackets 102 for connecting to the guide rail 5 extend from the bottom and side of the main connecting arm 1. One end of the auxiliary connecting bracket is locked and fixed to the main connecting arm 1 with bolts, while the other end extends outward to form an outward-curving arc-shaped support that fits against the bottom of the guide rail 5. This connection can also be secured with bolts. Therefore, due to the function of the auxiliary connecting bracket 102, the width of the passageway for the roller components to travel between the guide rail 5 and the outer edge of the automated garment production line lifting mechanism is relatively consistent at various locations. This reduces the bumps and vibrations generated during the roller components' movement, lowers the noise during system operation, and improves the stability of the conveyed materials.

[0025] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automated garment manufacturing assembly line lift mechanism, comprising: It includes a main connecting arm (1) and a plug-in connecting block (2) installed at both ends of the main connecting arm (1). Rotary wheels (3) are respectively installed on the plug-in connecting blocks (2) at the upper and lower ends of the main connecting arm (1). A rotary drive belt (4) is wrapped around the outside of the two rotary wheels (3). A drive block (401) that can push and drive the mounting frame (6) to rise is fixedly installed on the rotary drive belt (4).

2. The automated garment assembly line lift mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The interlocking connector (2) is made of plastic.

3. The automated garment assembly line lift mechanism of claim 2, wherein: The main connecting arm (1) is hollow inside and has a forward-protruding mounting wall (101) formed at the upper and lower ends of the main connecting arm (1). The mounting wall (101) covers and forms a hollow slot cavity (1011). One end of the insertion connecting block (2) is formed with a main insertion block (201) that can be inserted into the hollow area inside the main connecting arm (1) and an auxiliary insertion block (202) that can be inserted into the slot cavity (1011).

4. The automated garment assembly line lift mechanism of claim 3, wherein: The mounting walls (101) located at both ends of the main connecting arm (1) extend towards each other and are connected as one unit.

5. The automated garment assembly line lift mechanism of claim 4, wherein: The main connecting arm (1) has auxiliary engagement brackets (102) extending from its bottom and side for connection with the guide rail (5).

6. The automated garment assembly line lift mechanism of claim 5, wherein: The main connecting arm (1) has a separation port (103) extending through it along its axial direction on one side, so that the main connecting arm (1) is allowed to expand outward when it is plugged into the connecting block (2).

7. The automated garment assembly line lift mechanism of claim 6, wherein: The interlocking connecting block (2) adopts a split structure, which is formed by the first plate (203) located on the front side and the second plate (204) located on the rear side being connected and fixed to each other.

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