A curtain processing folding machine

By guiding the movement of the folding components and utilizing components such as a PLC controller and an electric push rod, the automatic extraction of the folding components after the curtains are folded is achieved, solving the problem of increased costs due to additional drive components in existing technologies and reducing equipment costs.

CN224678301UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25NANYANG ZHIYAN TEXTILE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522151610.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-11
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-11

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Technical Problem

Existing curtain pleating machines require additional drive components to extract the pleating parts during the pleating process, which increases equipment costs.

Method used

By guiding the pleating component's forward and backward position during its movement, the conveyor automatically pulls the pleating component out of the curtain after the pleating process is completed. Automatic separation is achieved using components such as a PLC controller and an electric push rod, reducing the need for additional drive components.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic separation of pleated components from curtains, reducing equipment costs and simplifying equipment structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of folding machines for curtain processing, including sewing base, the upper end of sewing base is equipped with sewing machine, the right end of sewing base is equipped with conveying shell, the inside of conveying shell is equipped with conveying belt, further include folding mechanism;Folding mechanism: it includes connecting plate, mounting block, guide frame, fixed plate and movable plate, the lower surface of the belt body of the upper end of conveying belt is set to connecting plate, the support cylinder outer camber surface longitudinal sliding connection of connecting plate rear side is equipped with mounting block, the upper surface of mounting block is respectively equipped with two fixed plates, the upper surface vertical sliding connection of mounting block is equipped with movable plate, this folding machine for curtain processing, by guiding the front and rear positions in folding component moving process, after curtain folding processing is completed, conveying component drives folding component to be automatically extracted from curtain interior, without increasing additional driving component, the separation of folding component and curtain is facilitated, reduce equipment cost input.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of curtain processing technology, specifically a pleating machine for curtain processing. Background Technology

[0002] Pleating curtains refers to processing curtain fabric into layered pleats through a folding process, commonly seen in Korean-style curtain designs. Pleating curtains enhances their drape, three-dimensional effect, and visual depth, while also fulfilling practical functions such as light blocking and heat insulation. In existing technology, patent publication number CN 212955651 U discloses a pleating device for curtain processing, including a telescopic cylinder, a fixed frame, and a folding mechanism for folding the curtain. The telescopic cylinder is bolted to the fixed frame. The device also includes a rotating mechanism and a conveying mechanism. The folding mechanism is mounted on the rotating mechanism. The conveying mechanism includes a lifting frame, an upper conveyor belt, a lower conveyor belt, a lower conveyor roller, an upper conveyor roller, a conveyor motor, and a conveying cylinder. The lower conveyor roller is connected to one side of the fixed frame via a bearing, and the lower conveyor belt is located outside the lower conveyor roller. While this method can pleat curtains, additional drive components are needed to facilitate the removal of the pleating components from inside the curtain after folding, increasing equipment costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a pleating machine for curtain processing. By guiding the pleating component to move back and forth during the process, the conveying component drives the pleating component to be automatically pulled out from inside the curtain after the curtain pleating is completed. No additional drive component is needed, which facilitates the separation of the pleating component from the curtain, reduces equipment cost investment, and can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pleating machine for curtain processing, including a sewing base, a sewing machine at the upper end of the sewing base, a conveyor shell at the right end of the sewing base, a conveyor belt inside the conveyor shell, and a pleating mechanism; The pleating mechanism includes a connecting plate, a mounting block, a guide frame, a fixed plate, and a movable plate. The connecting plate is located on the lower surface of the belt body at the upper end of the conveyor belt. The mounting block is longitudinally slidably connected to the outer arc surface of the supporting cylinder on the rear side of the connecting plate. Two fixed plates are respectively provided on the upper surface of the mounting block, and a movable plate is vertically slidably connected to the upper surface of the mounting block. The movable plate is located between the two fixed plates. The guide frame is located inside the rear end of the conveyor shell. The mounting block is slidably connected to the guide frame. By guiding the pleating component to move back and forth during the process, after the curtain pleating is completed, the conveyor component drives the pleating component to automatically pull out from inside the curtain without the need for additional drive components, which facilitates the separation of the pleating component from the curtain and reduces equipment cost investment.

[0005] Furthermore, a PLC controller is provided on the front surface of the conveyor housing. The input terminal of the PLC controller is electrically connected to an external power source. The sewing machine is an electric sewing machine, and its input terminal is electrically connected to the output terminal of the PLC controller to control the start and stop of the entire device.

[0006] Furthermore, the guide frame includes a frame body, a U-shaped frame, a clearance groove, and a guide groove. The frame body is located on the rear inner wall of the conveyor shell and is a monolithic frame body. The rear side of the lower frame body is provided with a U-shaped frame. The upper and lower surfaces and the left and right arc surfaces of the frame body are provided with clearance grooves. The upper surface of the U-shaped frame is provided with a guide groove. The left and right ends of the guide groove are connected to the clearance groove. The cylinder on the lower surface of the mounting block is slidably connected to the interior of the clearance groove to guide the movement trajectory of the mounting block.

[0007] Furthermore, the folding mechanism also includes an electric push rod, which is disposed in the mounting hole on the upper surface of the mounting block. The upper end of the telescopic end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the top wall of the clearance groove on the lower surface of the movable plate. The input end of the electric push rod is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller to provide power for the movement of the movable plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the folding mechanism also includes a guide post, which is disposed on the upper surface of the mounting block and is vertically slidably connected to the guide hole on the surface of the movable plate, providing guidance and support for the movement of the movable plate.

[0009] Furthermore, conveying columns are rotatably connected between the front and rear inner walls of the conveying shell, and sprockets are respectively provided on the outer arc surface of the conveying columns. The two sprockets corresponding to the lateral positions are connected by a chain drive. The support plates on the inner side of the conveyor belt are fixedly connected to the adjacent chain side. A conveying motor is provided on the front surface of the conveying shell. The output shaft of the conveying motor is fixedly connected to the front end of the conveying column on the right side. The input end of the conveying motor is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller to provide power for the rotation of the conveyor belt.

[0010] Furthermore, the guide frame also includes rotating cylinders, which are respectively disposed at the left and right ends of the frame. The inner arc surfaces of the rotating cylinders are rotatably connected to the outer arc surfaces of the conveying columns through bearings, providing support for the front end of the frame.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This pleating machine for curtain processing has the following advantages: By guiding the pleating component's forward and backward position during its movement, the conveyor component automatically pulls the pleating component out of the curtain after the pleating process is completed. This eliminates the need for additional drive components, facilitates the separation of the pleating component from the curtain, and reduces equipment cost. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the overall device of this utility model, viewed from the front and in cross-section. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the conveyor shell of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying column of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting block of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a side view of the folding mechanism of this utility model. Figure 7 This is a side view sectional diagram of the folding mechanism of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide frame of this utility model.

[0013] In the diagram: 1 Sewing base, 2 Sewing machine, 3 Conveyor housing, 4 Conveyor belt, 5 Folding mechanism, 51 Connecting plate, 52 Mounting block, 53 Guide frame, 531 Frame body, 532 Z-shaped frame, 533 Clearance chute, 534 Guide chute, 535 Rotary drum, 54 Fixed plate, 55 Movable plate, 56 Electric push rod, 57 Guide column, 6 Conveyor column, 7 Sprocket, 8 Chain, 9 Conveyor motor, 10 PLC controller. Detailed Implementation

[0014] 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.

[0015] Please see Figure 1-8This embodiment provides a technical solution: a pleating machine for curtain processing, including a sewing base 1, which provides support for the setting of sewing components. A sewing machine 2 is provided at the upper end of the sewing base 1. The sewing machine 2 sews the folded parts of the curtain to maintain the folded state of the curtain and realize the pleating of the curtain. The sewing machine 2 is set on the surface of the two-axis module sliding block on the left end of the upper surface of the sewing base 1. The two-axis module can be selected from the ETH13-L10-650-BL-F20-C4 model. The horizontal position of the sewing machine 2 can be adjusted to change the sewing position. A conveyor shell 3 is provided at the right end of the sewing base 1 to provide space for the setting of the curtain conveying components. The inside of the conveyor shell 3 is provided with a conveyor... The conveyor belt 4, which can be a rubber conveyor belt, transports the curtain to the sewing position by rotating counterclockwise. A take-up roller is rotatably connected to the lower end of the rear inner wall of the conveyor housing 3 via a rotating shaft. A drive motor is located on the rear side of the conveyor housing 3, and the output shaft of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the take-up roller. The output shaft of the drive motor drives the take-up roller to rotate, thus taking up the folded curtain and ensuring the conveying direction of the curtain. Simultaneously, it continuously pulls on the left end of the curtain to prevent it from sliding to the right during folding. A PLC controller 10 is located on the front surface of the conveyor housing 3. The input terminal of the PLC controller 10 is electrically connected to an external power source to control the start and stop of the entire device. The sewing machine 2 is electric. The sewing machine 2 has its input terminal electrically connected to the output terminal of the PLC controller 10, and its input terminal electrically connected to the output terminal of the PLC controller 10. Conveyor columns 6 are rotatably connected between the front and rear inner walls of the conveyor housing 3. Sprockets 7 are respectively provided on the outer arc surface of the conveyor columns 6. Two sprockets 7 in corresponding lateral positions are connected by a chain 8. The support plates on the inner side of the conveyor belt 4 are fixedly connected to the sides of adjacent chains 8. A conveyor motor 9 is provided on the front surface of the conveyor housing 3. The output shaft of the conveyor motor 9 is fixedly connected to the front end of the right-side conveyor column 6. The input terminal of the conveyor motor 9 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the PLC controller 10. A chain tensioner is provided inside the right end of the conveyor housing 3. To ensure that the chain 8 is always taut, the conveyor motor 9 is started. The output shaft of the conveyor motor 9 drives the conveyor column 6 and the sprocket 7 to rotate. Through the transmission connection of the chain 8, the sprocket 7 corresponding to the lateral position rotates synchronously. The chain 8 drives the conveyor belt 4 to rotate counterclockwise, providing power for the rotation of the conveyor belt 4. An angle sensor is provided on the left end of the inner wall of the conveyor shell 3. The angle sensor can be a P-4501-A102 model angle sensor, which supports multi-turn measurement. The detection end of the angle sensor is fixedly connected to the left conveyor column 6. The angle sensor set on the left end of the conveyor shell 3 is used to detect the number of rotations of the left conveyor column 6 to determine the position of the folding part. The folding mechanism 5 is also included. The pleating mechanism 5 includes a connecting plate 51, a mounting block 52, a guide frame 53, a fixed plate 54, and a movable plate 55. The connecting plate 51 is located on the lower surface of the belt body at the upper end of the conveyor belt 4. The front surface of the connecting plate 51 is fixedly connected to the pin of the chain 8 to ensure the firmness of the connecting plate 51. The mounting block 52 is longitudinally slidably connected to the outer arc surface of the supporting cylinder on the rear side of the connecting plate 51. Two fixed plates 54 are respectively provided on the upper surface of the mounting block 52. The fixed plates 54 are L-shaped plates. The movable plate 55 is vertically slidably connected to the upper surface of the mounting block 52. The movable plate 55 is located between the two fixed plates 54. Before the pleating begins, the movable plate 55 is located below the horizontal plate of the fixed plate 54. During the pleating, the curtain is moved so that the edge of the curtain enters the upper part of the movable plate 55. Between the surface of the fixed plate 54 and the lower surface of the horizontal plate, the movable plate 55 moves upward, so that the movable plate 55 passes between the two horizontal plates of the fixed plate 54 until it is located on the upper side of the horizontal plate of the fixed plate 54, thereby folding the edge of the curtain. The guide frame 53 is set inside the rear end of the conveying shell 3. The mounting block 52 is slidably connected to the guide frame 53, which guides the movement trajectory of the mounting block 52, so that the mounting block 52 automatically drives the folding part to move backward after the curtain is folded, which facilitates the separation of the folding part from the curtain. The guide frame 53 includes a frame body 531, a Z-shaped frame 532, a clearance groove 533 and a guide groove 534. The frame body 531 is set on the rear inner wall of the conveying shell 3. The frame body 531 is a monolithic frame body. The central axis of the inner arc surface of the left end of the frame body 531 is aligned with the left side of the curtain. The central axes of the conveyor columns 6 on the side are collinear, and the central axis of the inner arc surface of the right end of the frame 531 is collinear with the central axis of the conveyor column 6 on the right side. A U-shaped frame 532 is provided on the rear side of the lower frame of the frame 531. The upper and lower surfaces and the left and right arc surfaces of the frame 531 are provided with clearance grooves 533. The upper surface of the U-shaped frame 532 is provided with a guide groove 534, and both ends of the guide groove 534 are connected to the clearance groove 533. The cylinder on the lower surface of the mounting block 52 is slidably connected to the interior of the clearance groove 533. When the cylinder on the lower surface of the mounting block 52 slides inside the clearance groove 533, the folding component vertically overlaps with the conveyor belt 4, facilitating the conveying of the folded curtain. After the cylinder on the lower surface of the mounting block 52 enters the clearance groove 533, the folding component... Guided by the inclined groove at the left end of the sliding groove 533, the mounting block 52 slides longitudinally relative to the supporting cylinder on the rear side of the connecting plate 51. The mounting block 52 drives the fixed plate 54 and the movable plate 55 to move backward until the fixed plate 54 and the movable plate 55 are pulled out from the folding part of the curtain, facilitating the separation of the folding part from the curtain. Then, as the mounting block 52 continues to move, after the cylinder on the lower surface of the mounting block 52 leaves the sliding groove 533, the mounting block 52 moves forward and resets under the guidance of the inclined groove at the right end of the sliding groove 533, facilitating the next folding. The folding mechanism 5 also includes an electric push rod 56, which is set in the mounting hole on the upper surface of the mounting block 52. The upper end of the telescopic end of the electric push rod 56 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the folding groove on the lower surface of the movable plate 55.The input end of the electric push rod 56 is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller 10, providing power for the up-and-down movement of the movable plate 55. The folding mechanism 5 also includes a guide post 57, which is disposed on the upper surface of the mounting block 52. The guide post 57 is vertically slidably connected to the guide hole on the surface of the movable plate 55, providing guidance and support for the up-and-down movement of the movable plate 55, while preventing the electric push rod 56 from being damaged by radial force. The guide frame 53 also includes a rotating cylinder 535, which is disposed at the left and right ends of the frame body 531. The inner arc surface of the rotating cylinder 535 is rotatably connected to the outer arc surface of the conveying column 6 through bearings, providing support for the front end of the frame body 531 and making the installation of the frame body 531 more secure.

[0016] The working principle of the pleating machine for curtain processing provided by this utility model is as follows: During the curtain processing, the curtain is placed on the upper surface of the conveyor belt 4. At this time, the movable plate 55 is located below the horizontal plate of the fixed plate 54. The curtain is moved so that the edge of the curtain enters between the upper surface of the movable plate 55 and the lower surface of the horizontal plate of the fixed plate 54. At the same time, the left end of the curtain is fixedly connected to the outer arc surface of the take-up roller rotatably connected to the lower end of the conveyor shell 3 to fix the left end of the curtain and prevent the curtain from sliding to the right. Then, the electric push rod 56 is started by the PLC controller 10. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 56 drives the movable plate 55 to move upward, so that the movable plate 55 passes between the two horizontal plates of the fixed plate 54 until it reaches the position. On the upper side of the fixed plate 54, the movable plate 55 pushes the curtain upward, causing the curtain to slide relative to the fixed plate 54, thus folding the edges of the curtain. Then, the conveyor motor 9 is started, and the output shaft of the conveyor motor 9 drives the conveyor column 6 and the sprocket 7 to rotate. Through the transmission connection of the chain 8, the sprocket 7 corresponding to the horizontal position rotates synchronously. The chain 8 drives the conveyor belt 4 to rotate counterclockwise, conveying the curtain to the left. During the conveying process, the drive motor on the rear side of the conveyor housing 3 drives the winding roller to rotate, winding up the left end of the curtain. At the same time, under the connection of the connecting plate 51, the mounting block 52 and the folding part at its upper end also move, maintaining... Regarding the folded state of the curtain, the cylinder on the lower surface of the mounting block 52 slides inside the clearance groove 533, guiding the movement trajectory of the mounting block 52. Because the sprocket and chain drive can ensure the accuracy of the rotation of the conveyor belt 4, the angle sensor set at the left end inside the conveyor housing 3 can be used to detect the number of rotations of the left conveyor column 6 to determine the position of the folding component. When both the fixed plate 54 and the movable plate 55 rotate from the vertical state to the horizontal state, the conveyor belt 4 stops rotating. At this time, the folded position of the curtain is located below the needle of the sewing machine 2. Start the sewing machine 2 and sew the folded position of the curtain to maintain the folded state of the curtain, thus achieving the folding of the curtain. After the folding is completed, the conveyor belt 4 drives the curtain to continue moving. When the cylinder on the lower surface of the mounting block 52 enters the guide groove 534, under the guidance of the inclined groove at the left end of the guide groove 534, the mounting block 52 slides longitudinally relative to the supporting cylinder on the rear side of the connecting plate 51. The mounting block 52 drives the fixed plate 54 and the movable plate 55 to move backward until the fixed plate 54 and the movable plate 55 are pulled out from the folded part of the curtain, which facilitates the separation of the folding part from the curtain. Then, as the mounting block 52 continues to move, when the cylinder on the lower surface of the mounting block 52 leaves the guide groove 534, under the guidance of the inclined groove at the right end of the guide groove 534, the mounting block 52 moves forward and resets, which is convenient for the next folding.

[0017] It is worth noting that the PLC controller 10 disclosed in the above embodiments can be an NX7 model PLC controller. The sewing machine 2, electric linear actuator 56 and conveyor motor 9 can be freely configured according to the actual application scenario. The sewing machine 2 can be an FGB6800A model electric sewing machine, the electric linear actuator 56 can be a LAM1 model electric linear actuator, and the conveyor motor 9 can be an HC-KFS model servo motor. The PLC controller 10 controls the operation of the sewing machine 2, electric linear actuator 56 and conveyor motor 9 using methods commonly used in the prior art.

[0018] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pleating machine for processing curtains, comprising a sewing base (1), a sewing machine (2) provided at the upper end of the sewing base (1), a conveyor shell (3) provided at the right end of the sewing base (1), and a conveyor belt (4) provided inside the conveyor shell (3), characterized in that: This also includes discount agencies (5); The folding mechanism (5) includes a connecting plate (51), a mounting block (52), a guide frame (53), a fixed plate (54), and a movable plate (55). The connecting plate (51) is located on the lower surface of the belt body at the upper end of the conveyor belt (4). The mounting block (52) is longitudinally slidably connected to the outer arc surface of the supporting cylinder on the rear side of the connecting plate (51). Two fixed plates (54) are respectively provided on the upper surface of the mounting block (52). The movable plate (55) is vertically slidably connected to the upper surface of the mounting block (52). The movable plate (55) is located between the two fixed plates (54). The guide frame (53) is located at the rear end of the inner part of the conveyor shell (3). The mounting block (52) is slidably connected to the guide frame (53).

2. The pleating machine for curtain processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front surface of the conveyor housing (3) is provided with a PLC controller (10). The input terminal of the PLC controller (10) is electrically connected to an external power source. The sewing machine (2) is an electric sewing machine. The input terminal of the sewing machine (2) is electrically connected to the output terminal of the PLC controller (10).

3. A pleating machine for curtain processing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide frame (53) includes a frame body (531), a U-shaped frame (532), a clearance groove (533), and a guide groove (534). The frame body (531) is located on the rear inner wall of the conveying shell (3). The frame body (531) is a monolithic frame body. The rear side of the lower frame body of the frame body (531) is provided with a U-shaped frame (532). The upper and lower surfaces and the left and right arc surfaces of the frame body (531) are provided with clearance grooves (533). The upper surface of the U-shaped frame (532) is provided with a guide groove (534). The left and right ends of the guide groove (534) are connected to the clearance groove (533). The cylinder on the lower surface of the mounting block (52) is slidably connected to the interior of the clearance groove (533).

4. A pleating machine for curtain processing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The folding mechanism (5) also includes an electric push rod (56), which is installed in the mounting hole on the upper surface of the mounting block (52). The upper end of the telescopic end of the electric push rod (56) is fixedly connected to the top wall of the clearance groove on the lower surface of the movable plate (55), and the input end of the electric push rod (56) is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (10).

5. A pleating machine for curtain processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding mechanism (5) also includes a guide post (57), which is disposed on the upper surface of the mounting block (52) and is vertically slidably connected to the guide hole on the surface of the movable plate (55).

6. A pleating machine for curtain processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying shell (3) is rotatably connected to the front and rear inner walls respectively. The outer arc surface of the conveying column (6) is provided with sprockets (7). The two sprockets (7) corresponding to the lateral position are connected by a chain (8). The support plate on the inner side of the conveyor belt (4) is fixedly connected to the side of the adjacent chain (8). The front surface of the conveying shell (3) is provided with a conveying motor (9). The output shaft of the conveying motor (9) is fixedly connected to the front end of the conveying column (6) on the right side. The input end of the conveying motor (9) is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (10).

7. A pleating machine for curtain processing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide frame (53) also includes a rotating cylinder (535), which is respectively located at the left and right ends of the frame (531). The inner arc surface of the rotating cylinder (535) is rotatably connected to the outer arc surface of the conveying column (6) through bearings.

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  • Pleating device for curtain processing

    CN212955651U