A folding tool

Abstract

This utility model relates to a sewing auxiliary device, specifically a hemming tool, including a shaping plate whose size and shape are adapted to the designed pocket, and a fabric gathering cloth independently set relative to the shaping plate, the size and shape of which are adapted to the block of fabric used to make the pocket. A fixing part made of fabric is fixed to a portion of the edge of the gathering cloth, forming a rope channel along the edge of the gathering cloth between the fixing part and the gathering cloth. A drawstring is threaded through the rope channel, the length of which is greater than the length of the rope channel, so that both ends of the drawstring protrude from the rope channel. This utility model allows for one-time ironing of all edges without the need to worry about the ironed hem being pushed outwards by the iron, thus improving production efficiency. It is suitable for hemming operations during pocket processing in the sewing industry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a sewing auxiliary device, specifically a folding tool. Background Technology

[0002] When processing and sewing pockets, you need to first cut out a piece of fabric, then bend the edges of the fabric piece inward except for the edge of the pocket opening, according to the designed pocket shape, and iron the folded part to shape it so that the front of the fabric forms a pocket with the same shape as the design, and the reverse side forms a folded edge. Finally, the shaped pocket is then sewn.

[0003] Currently, performing the above operations typically requires the use of a rigid shaping plate that conforms to the shape of the designed pocket, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the rigid shaping plate 1 is placed on top of the cut-out piece of fabric 9. Since the size of the piece of fabric 9 is larger than the size of the shaping plate 1, the edges of the piece of fabric 9 will be exposed. Then, the edges of the piece of fabric 9, except for the pocket opening edge, are guided along the shaping plate 1. Figure 1 The arrow in the middle bends inward and is ironed to shape at the bend. During this process, the edge of the shaping plate 1 can act as a mold, which makes it easy to form a semi-finished product that conforms to the shape of the pocket, and the product consistency is high.

[0004] While the above operations can produce a semi-finished product that meets the requirements, they have certain limitations: for straight polygonal pockets, each side needs to be manually bent inwards and ironed sequentially; for curved or semi-circular pockets, the edges need to be gradually bent and ironed manually from one side of the pocket to the other along the edge of the shaping plate. Firstly, manual bending cannot cover and iron all edges at once; secondly, during ironing, the operator needs to constantly monitor the ironed folds to prevent them from being pushed outwards by the iron during subsequent ironing of other areas. Both of these factors affect ironing speed, resulting in low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology, this utility model aims to provide a folding tool to improve production efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a folding tool, including a shaping plate whose size and shape are adapted to the designed pocket, and a gathering cloth made of fabric that is independently set relative to the shaping plate. The size and shape of the gathering cloth are adapted to the block of fabric used to make the pocket. A fixing part made of fabric is fixed to a portion of the edge of the gathering cloth. A rope channel is formed between the fixing part and the gathering cloth along the edge of the gathering cloth. A drawstring is threaded through the rope channel. The length of the drawstring is greater than the length of the rope channel, so that the two ends of the drawstring protrude from the rope channel.

[0007] As a limitation of this utility model: the outer edge of the shaping plate includes a first edge corresponding to the pocket opening position, and a second edge corresponding to the pocket fold position, and the fixing part is positioned corresponding to the second edge.

[0008] As a limitation of this utility model: the fixing part is a strip-shaped structure provided along the edge of the fabric, and the two ends of the fixing part in the width direction are sewn onto the fabric to form a rope channel.

[0009] As a limitation of this utility model: the outer edge of the fixing part is integrally formed with the outer edge of the gathering cloth, and the inner edge of the fixing part is sewn onto the gathering cloth to form a rope channel.

[0010] As a limitation of this utility model: the first edge is a straight line, and the second edge is an arc.

[0011] As a limitation of this utility model: a holding and positioning part with an outward extension and a width smaller than that of the shaping plate is fixed at the first edge of the shaping plate.

[0012] As a limitation of this utility model: the holding and positioning part is a plate structure that is fixedly connected to the shaping plate and parallel to the shaping plate.

[0013] As a limitation of this utility model: the lower end surface of the holding and positioning part is lower than the lower end surface of the shaping plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0015] This invention adds a relatively independent gathering fabric to the basic shaping plate, and sets a drawstring on the edge of the gathering fabric. In use, first place the block of fabric to be made into a pocket on the gathering fabric, and then place the shaping plate on top of the block of fabric, so that the edge of the block of fabric is exposed. At this time, simply pull both ends of the drawstring at the same time to make the edge of the gathering fabric and the edge of the block of fabric bend inward together. Then, all edges can be covered and ironed at once. During the operation, there is no need to worry about the ironed folded edge being pushed outward by the iron. The ironing time for the folded edge of a single pocket is shortened from about 30 seconds to about 10 seconds, improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the gathering fabric of this invention is made of a soft and breathable fabric material, which can easily allow the steam, heat and force of the iron to penetrate, ensuring the ironing and bending effect.

[0016] In summary, this invention allows for the ironing of all edges in one go without the iron pushing the already ironed edges outwards, thus improving production efficiency. It is suitable for edge-folding operations in pocket processing in the sewing industry. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the folding operation in the prior art;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage state of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1-Shaping plate, 2-First edge, 3-Second edge, 4-Fabric gathering, 5-Fixing part, 6-Rope path, 7-Drawstring, 8-Holding and positioning part, 9-Block fabric. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the folding tool described herein is a preferred embodiment and is only used for illustration and explanation of this utility model, and does not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0023] The directional terms or positional relationships used in this utility model, such as "up," "down," "left," and "right," are based on the positional relationships in the accompanying drawings of this utility model. 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 component must have a specific orientation, or that it must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the content protected by this utility model.

[0024] This implementation example Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, this is a folding tool, which includes a relatively independently set shaping plate 1 and a gathering fabric 4.

[0025] The shaping plate 1 is made of a rigid material with a certain degree of hardness, such as plastic or acrylic. The shaping plate 1 is relatively thin, facilitating subsequent ironing operations. The shape and size of the shaping plate 1 are adapted to the designed pocket. In this embodiment, the designed pocket is approximately quadrilateral, including four sides: one side for the pocket opening, two side edges, and one bottom edge. The side edges and bottom edge are formed by folding. The angle formed by the pocket opening and the two side edges is a right angle, and the bottom edge and the two side edges have a rounded chamfer. Therefore, in this embodiment, the outer edge of the shaping plate 1 includes a first edge 2 corresponding to the pocket opening position and a second edge 3 corresponding to the pocket side edges and the bottom edge (i.e., the pocket fold). The first edge 2 is a straight line, and the second edge 3 is an arc.

[0026] The gusset 4 is made of fabric, such as cotton or polyester, which has good breathability and allows steam and heat to pass through easily. The size and shape of the gusset 4 are similar to the block of fabric used to make the pocket, that is, the gusset 4 also has one straight edge and three curved edges. When the straight edge of the gusset 4 is aligned with the first edge 2 of the shaping plate 1, the second edge 3 of the shaping plate 1 is entirely located within the three curved edges of the gusset 4.

[0027] A fixing part 5 made of fabric is fixed to a portion of the edge of the gathered fabric 4. Specifically, the fixing part 5 is located at a position corresponding to the second edge 3, that is, corresponding to the edge that needs to be folded. In this embodiment, the outer edge of the fixing part 5 is integrally formed with the outer edge of the gathered fabric 4, and the inner edge of the fixing part 5 is sewn onto the gathered fabric 4, that is, the fixing part 5 is folded inward and the edge is sewn onto the gathered fabric 4, so that a rope channel 6 is formed between the fixing part 5 and the edge of the gathered fabric 4. In other embodiments, the fixing part 5 can also be a strip-shaped structure set along the edge of the gathered fabric 4, with both ends of the fixing part 5 in the width direction sewn onto the gathered fabric 4 to form a rope channel 6. A drawstring 7 made of fabric is threaded through the rope channel 6, and the length of the drawstring 7 is greater than the length of the rope channel 6, so that both ends of the drawstring 7 protrude from the rope channel 6.

[0028] To further save time during operation, a gripping and positioning part 8, with a width smaller than that of the shaping plate 1, is fixedly provided at the first edge 2 of the shaping plate 1. The gripping and positioning part 8 is integrally formed with the shaping plate 1 and is parallel to the shaping plate 1. The upper end surface of the gripping and positioning part 8 is flush with the upper end surface of the shaping plate 1, and the lower end surface of the gripping and positioning part 8 is lower than the lower end surface of the shaping plate 1. The gripping and positioning part 8 not only allows the shaping plate 1 to be placed on the block of fabric to be folded more quickly, but its protruding lower edge can also play a positioning role during placement, ensuring that the shaping plate 1 is aligned with the straight edge of the gathered fabric 4.

[0029] When using this embodiment, first place the block of fabric for making the pocket on the gathering fabric 4 and align it with the gathering fabric 4. Hold the holding and positioning part 8 and place the shaping plate 1 on the block of fabric for making the pocket, so that the first edge 2 of the shaping plate 1 is aligned with the straight edge of the gathering fabric 4. Press down the holding and positioning part 8 with one hand and pull the two ends of the drawstring 7 with the other hand to tighten the drawstring 7. At this time, the edge of the gathering fabric 4 flips over to the top of the shaping plate 1, and drives the folded edge of the block of fabric for making the pocket to fold over to the top of the shaping plate 1. Release the drawstring 7 or put the drawstring 7 into the hand holding the holding and positioning part 8. The gathering fabric 4 will maintain this state under the action of friction. Iron the edge of the gathering fabric 4 with an iron. The folded edge of the block of fabric for making the pocket is ironed at the same time. After ironing, separate the shaping plate 1 and the block of fabric on this side from the gathering fabric 4.

Claims

1. A folding tool, comprising a shaping plate, the size and shape of which are adapted to the designed pocket, characterized in that: It also includes a woven fabric drape that is set independently relative to the shaping plate. The size and shape of the drape are adapted to the block of fabric used to make the pocket. A fixed part made of fabric is fixed to part of the edge of the drape. A rope channel is formed between the fixed part and the drape and the drape. A drawstring is threaded in the rope channel. The length of the drawstring is greater than the length of the rope channel, so that the two ends of the drawstring protrude from the rope channel.

2. The folding tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer edge of the shaping plate includes a first edge corresponding to the pocket opening position and a second edge corresponding to the pocket fold position, and the fixing part is positioned corresponding to the second edge.

3. The folding tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing part is a strip-shaped structure set along the edge of the fabric, and the two ends of the fixing part in the width direction are sewn onto the fabric to form a rope channel.

4. The folding tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer edge of the fixing part is integrally formed with the outer edge of the gathering fabric, and the inner edge of the fixing part is sewn onto the gathering fabric to form a rope channel.

5. The folding tool according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The first edge is a straight line, and the second edge is an arc.

6. The folding tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: A holding and positioning part with a width smaller than that of the shaping plate is fixed at the first edge of the shaping plate.

7. The folding tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: The gripping and positioning part is a plate structure that is fixed to the shaping plate and parallel to the shaping plate.

8. The folding tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower end face of the gripping and positioning part is lower than the lower end face of the shaping plate.

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