An automatic garment turning and folding apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic clothing turning folding equipment, including rack, control device, conveying device, turning device, folding device, in-place detection unit, power device and alarm unit, in-place detection unit includes multiple photoelectric sensors, in-place detection unit transmission in-place signal to control device, control device controls conveying device, turning device and folding device according to in-place signal;Power device includes power output unit and power detection unit, power detection unit detects power output unit operating parameter, transmission parameter signal to control device, control device triggers alarm unit to issue warning when parameter signal appears exception.It can be seen that the automatic clothing turning folding equipment of the utility model can not only complete automatic turning, folding and discharging of clothing, but also can monitor online in real time, timely alarm when exception occurs, improve the safety of production process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of garment production technology, and in particular to an automatic garment turning and folding device. Background Technology

[0002] In the garment production process, various processing equipment is needed to process the garments. For example, after the garments are made, they need to be inspected and folded in an orderly manner to ensure that the quality of each garment meets the standards before packaging. When folding garments, some garments need to be turned inside out before folding. To improve processing efficiency, automatic garment turning and folding equipment has been developed.

[0003] While existing automatic garment turning and folding equipment improves processing efficiency, it does not monitor the power supply of the entire equipment in real time. Given the special nature of garment production, power supply safety is particularly important. Therefore, those skilled in the art urgently need to design an automatic garment turning and folding equipment with power supply monitoring function to ensure the safety of garment production. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an automatic garment turning and folding device that automatically detects the garment's position to automatically complete turning, folding, and unloading, and achieves online real-time monitoring, thereby improving operational reliability.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An automatic garment turning and folding device includes a frame and a control device. The frame is equipped with a conveying device, a turning device, and a folding device. The control device is communicatively connected to the conveying device, the turning device, and the folding device. It also includes a positioning detection unit, a power supply unit, and an alarm unit, all electrically connected to the control device. The positioning detection unit includes multiple photoelectric sensors. It detects garment positioning signals and transmits corresponding positioning signals to the control device. The control device controls the conveying device, the turning device, and the folding device based on the positioning signals. The power supply unit includes a power output unit and a power detection unit electrically connected. The power detection unit detects the operating parameters of the power output unit and transmits corresponding parameter signals to the control device. The control device triggers the alarm unit to issue a warning when an abnormal parameter signal is detected.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the device further includes a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the control device, the wireless communication unit being wirelessly connected to a remote terminal.

[0008] A preferred embodiment further includes a human-machine interface unit electrically connected to the control device.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the power supply device further includes a temperature detection unit, which is electrically connected to the control device. The temperature detection unit is used to detect the temperature of the power supply device and transmit a temperature signal to the control device.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the power supply device further includes a flue gas concentration detection unit, which is electrically connected to the control device. The flue gas concentration detection unit is used to detect the flue gas concentration of the power supply device and transmit the flue gas concentration signal to the control device.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the power supply device further includes an emergency stop relay, which is electrically connected to the power output unit.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the conveying device includes a conveying support mounted on the frame, a conveyor belt mounted on the conveying support, and a conveying power assembly for moving the conveyor belt, wherein the photoelectric sensor is disposed on the surface of the conveyor belt.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the folding device includes a folding linear movement mechanism, a folding lifting mechanism, a folding adsorption mechanism, and a folding mechanism. The folding linear movement mechanism includes a support frame, a movable base disposed at the top of the support frame, and a linear power component that drives the movable base to reciprocate linearly along the support frame. The support frame is mounted on the frame. The folding lifting mechanism includes two vertically spaced folding lifting slide rails, two folding lifting sliders, and a folding lifting cylinder. The top ends of the two folding lifting slide rails are respectively fixed to the bottom surface of the movable base, and the two folding lifting slide rails are arranged parallel to each other. The two folding lifting sliders are slidably connected to the two folding lifting slide rails respectively. The folding lifting cylinder is fixed to the top of the movable base, and the telescopic rod of the folding lifting cylinder is connected to one of the folding lifting sliders. The folding adsorption mechanism includes a folding suction plate and a folding connecting shaft coaxially arranged with the folding suction plate. The folding suction plate is provided with folding air holes, and each folding air hole is connected to the outside through an air passage. The two ends of the folding connecting shaft are respectively located on the two folding lifting sliders. The folding mechanism includes a fixed folding plate, a movable folding plate flexibly connected to the fixed folding plate, and a folding cylinder that drives the movable folding plate to rotate. The folding cylinder is fixed to the support frame, and the telescopic rod of the folding cylinder is connected to the movable folding plate.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the flipping device includes a flipping suction plate, a flipping lifting mechanism, and a flipping rotation mechanism; the flipping suction plate is provided with multiple flipping air holes, each of which is connected to the outside through an air passage; the flipping lifting mechanism includes two vertically spaced flipping lifting slide rails, two flipping lifting sliders, and a flipping lifting cylinder; the two flipping lifting slide rails are respectively fixed to the inner wall of the support frame, and the two flipping lifting slide rails are arranged in parallel opposite directions; the two flipping lifting sliders are slidably connected to the two flipping lifting slide rails respectively; the flipping lifting... The lowering cylinder is fixed to the inner wall of the support frame, and the telescopic rod of the flipping lifting cylinder is connected to one of the flipping lifting sliders; the flipping rotation mechanism includes a flipping shaft and a flipping motor that drives the flipping shaft to rotate. The flipping motor is fixed to the flipping lifting slider. The flipping shaft is coaxially arranged with the flipping suction plate. The flipping shaft is horizontally arranged, and the end of the flipping shaft away from the flipping motor is rotatably mounted on the corresponding side of the flipping lifting slider. The horizontal direction of the flipping shaft is perpendicular to the linear movement direction of the folding linear movement mechanism.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the rear end of the frame is provided with a discharge port.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model after adopting the above technical solution are:

[0017] This invention relates to an automatic garment turning and folding device, comprising a frame, a control device, a conveying device, a turning device, a folding device, a positioning detection unit, a power supply unit, and an alarm unit. The positioning detection unit includes multiple photoelectric sensors, used to detect garment positioning signals and transmit corresponding signals to the control device. The control device controls the conveying device, turning device, and folding device based on the positioning signals. The power supply unit includes an electrically connected power output unit and a power detection unit. The power detection unit detects the operating parameters of the power output unit and transmits corresponding parameter signals to the control device. The control device triggers the alarm unit to issue a warning when abnormal parameter signals are detected. Therefore, this automatic garment turning and folding device can automatically turn, fold, and discharge garments, and can also monitor them online in real time, providing timely alarms in case of abnormalities, thus improving safety in the garment production process. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic garment turning and folding device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic garment turning and folding device of this utility model;

[0020] In the diagram: 1-Conveying device, 10-Conveyor belt, 11-Driven roller, 12-Driven roller, 2-Turning device, 20-Turning suction plate, 200-Turning air hole, 22-Turning lifting slide rail, 3-Folding device, 30-Support frame, 31-Moving base, 32-Folding suction plate, 320-Folding air hole, 33-Folding lifting slide rail, 34-Folding connecting shaft, 35-Folding lifting cylinder, 36-Fixed folding plate, 37-Modible folding plate, 38-Folding cylinder, 4-Human-machine interaction unit, 5-Position detection unit, 6-Discharge port, 7-Frame. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0022] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0023] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, 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 mechanical connection or an electrical 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an automatic garment turning and folding device includes a frame 7 and a control device. The frame 7 is equipped with a conveying device 1, a turning device 2, and a folding device 3. The control device is communicatively connected to the conveying device 1, the turning device 2, and the folding device 3. The device also includes a position detection unit 5, a power supply unit, an alarm unit, a wireless communication unit, and a human-machine interaction unit 4, all electrically connected to the control device. The wireless communication unit is wirelessly connected to a remote terminal. The control device may include a PLC controller, a microcontroller, etc. In a preferred embodiment, a camera is also included. The camera is electrically connected to the control device via an image processing unit and is positioned around the perimeter of the device.

[0025] In this invention, the conveying device 1 is used to convey clothing. In this embodiment, the conveying device 1 includes a conveying support mounted on a frame 7, a conveyor belt 10 mounted on the conveying support, and a conveying power assembly that drives the conveyor belt 10 to move. Multiple photoelectric sensors are disposed on the surface of the conveyor belt 10. The end of the conveyor belt 10 is connected to an outlet 6, which is located at the tail end of the frame 7 and has an inclined plate. The conveying power assembly may include a conveying motor, a drive roller 11, and a driven roller 12. The drive roller 11 is connected to the output shaft of the conveying motor via a belt, and the conveying motor is electrically connected to a control device.

[0026] In this utility model, the flipping device 2 is used to flip the garment located at the flipping station. The flipping device 2 includes a flipping suction plate 20, a flipping lifting mechanism, and a flipping rotation mechanism.

[0027] The flipping suction plate 20 is provided with multiple flipping air holes 200, each of which is connected to the outside through an air passage; under the control of external equipment, the flipping air holes 200 are in a negative pressure state and can adsorb clothing.

[0028] The flipping and lifting mechanism includes two vertically spaced flipping and lifting slide rails 23, two flipping and lifting sliders, and a flipping and lifting cylinder. The two flipping and lifting slide rails 22 are respectively fixed to the inner wall of the support frame 30, which is vertically mounted on the frame 7. The two flipping and lifting slide rails 23 are arranged in parallel relative to each other. The two flipping and lifting sliders are slidably connected to the two flipping and lifting slide rails 23 respectively. The flipping and lifting cylinder 22 is fixed to the inner wall of the support frame 30, and the telescopic rod of the flipping and lifting cylinder 22 is connected to one of the flipping and lifting sliders.

[0029] The flipping and rotating mechanism includes a flipping shaft and a flipping motor that drives the flipping shaft to rotate. The flipping motor is fixed to the flipping lifting slider. The flipping shaft and the flipping suction plate 20 are coaxially arranged. The flipping shaft is horizontally arranged, and the extension direction of the flipping shaft is perpendicular to the movement direction of the folding linear movement mechanism. The end of the flipping shaft away from the flipping motor is rotatably mounted on the corresponding side flipping lifting slider.

[0030] When the garment is conveyed to the flipping device 2 by the conveyor 1, the photoelectric sensor detects the garment and transmits a positioning signal to the control device, which then activates the flipping device 2. Specifically, the flipping lifting cylinder 22 actuates, causing the flipping suction plate 20 to descend. Once it reaches the desired position, the flipping air holes 200 on the flipping suction plate 20 suck up the garment. The flipping lifting cylinder 22 then actuates again, causing the flipping suction plate 20 to rise. Once it reaches the desired position, the control device activates the flipping motor. The flipping motor drives the flipping suction plate 20 to rotate 180 degrees via the flipping shaft. The flipping motor stops and remains stationary. The control device then activates the folding device 3 to suck up the garment. Finally, the control device controls the flipping device 2 to reset.

[0031] In this utility model, the folding device 3 is used to fold the garment located at the folding station. The folding device 3 includes a folding linear movement mechanism, a folding lifting mechanism, a folding adsorption mechanism, and a folding mechanism.

[0032] The folding linear motion mechanism includes a support frame 30, a movable base 31 located at the top of the support frame 30, and a linear power component that drives the movable base 31 to reciprocate linearly along the support frame 30. The support frame 30 is mounted on a frame 7. In this embodiment, the bottom of the movable base 31 may be provided with wheels, and the top of the support frame 30 may be provided with a sliding groove. Driven by a motor, the wheels move within the sliding groove, thereby realizing the reciprocating linear motion of the movable base 31 on the support frame 30. Of course, the linear motion between the movable base 31 and the support frame 30 is not limited to those listed above; it can also be achieved through a drive motor, a sliding block, or a sliding rail, etc.

[0033] The folding and lifting mechanism includes two vertically spaced folding and lifting slide rails 33, two folding and lifting sliders, and a folding and lifting cylinder 35. The top ends of the two folding and lifting slide rails 33 are respectively fixed to the bottom surface of the movable base 31, and the two folding and lifting slide rails 33 are arranged in parallel relative to each other. The two folding and lifting sliders are slidably connected to the two folding and lifting slide rails 33 respectively. The folding and lifting cylinder 35 is fixed to the top end of the movable base 31, and the telescopic rod of the folding and lifting cylinder 35 is connected to one of the folding and lifting sliders.

[0034] The folding adsorption mechanism includes a folding suction plate 32 and a folding connecting shaft 34 coaxially arranged with the folding suction plate 32. The folding suction plate 32 is provided with folding air holes 320, and each folding air hole 320 is connected to the outside through an air passage. The two ends of the folding connecting shaft 34 are respectively located on two folding lifting sliders. The folding mechanism includes a fixed folding plate 36, a movable folding plate 37 flexibly connected to the fixed folding plate 36, and a folding cylinder 38 that drives the movable folding plate 37 to rotate. The folding cylinder 38 is fixed to the support frame 30, and the telescopic rod of the folding cylinder 38 is connected to the movable folding plate 37.

[0035] After the garment is flipped by the flipping device 2, the control device activates the folding device 3. Specifically, the folding linear movement mechanism is activated first, and the moving base 31, carrying the folding lifting mechanism and the folding suction mechanism, moves to a stop above the flipping suction plate 20. At this time, the folding lifting cylinder 35 drives the folding suction plate 32 to descend. After the folding air holes 320 on the folding suction plate 32 enter a negative pressure state, they suck up the garment. Simultaneously, the flipping device is reset, and the folding lifting mechanism and the folding linear movement mechanism are activated, causing the folding suction plate 32 to suck up the garment and move along the support frame 30. When it moves to the fixed folding plate 36, the folding air holes 320 return to normal, and the garment is placed on the fixed folding plate 36 and the movable folding plate 37. The folding lifting cylinder 35 then rises to avoid the folding cylinder 38. After the folding cylinder 38 actuates, it drives the corresponding movable folding plate 37 to flip in the middle to fold the garment. After folding, the folding suction plate 32 can suck up the garment again and transport it to the discharge port 6.

[0036] In this utility model, the positioning detection unit 5 includes multiple photoelectric sensors. All photoelectric sensors are respectively installed on the flipping device. The positioning detection unit 5 is used to detect the positioning signal of the garment and transmit the corresponding positioning signal to the control device. The control device controls the conveying device 1, the flipping device 2 and the folding device 3 according to the positioning signal.

[0037] The power supply device of this utility model includes a power output unit and a power detection unit electrically connected to each other. The power detection unit is used to detect the operating parameters of the power output unit and transmit the corresponding parameter signals to the control device. When the parameter signals are abnormal, the control device triggers an alarm unit to issue a warning. In this embodiment, the power supply device also includes a temperature detection unit, a flue gas concentration detection unit, and an emergency stop relay. The temperature detection unit is electrically connected to the control device and is used to detect the temperature of the power supply device and transmit the temperature signal to the control device. The flue gas concentration detection unit is used to detect the flue gas concentration of the power supply device and transmit the flue gas concentration signal to the control device. The emergency stop relay is electrically connected to the power output unit.

[0038] In this embodiment, the alarm unit may be, but is not limited to, an audible and visual alarm unit. The audible and visual alarm unit may be integrated into the housing of the human-machine interface unit 4. The human-machine interface unit 4 may include a touchscreen, which is mounted on the side of the conveying device 1 via a frame. Additionally, the human-machine interface unit 4 may be integrated with the power supply unit in a control box. The human-machine interface unit 4 may also include operation buttons for inputting control signals such as clothing size.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, when using the automatic garment turning and folding device of this utility model, users can input garment size, running time, temperature threshold, and smoke concentration threshold through the human-machine interaction unit 4. During operation, the power detection unit, temperature detection unit, and smoke concentration detection unit detect the current and voltage of the power supply, temperature signal, and smoke concentration signal in real time. When an abnormality occurs, the control device is notified in a timely manner, and the emergency stop relay and alarm unit are triggered to alert the user and prevent the fault from escalating, thereby improving the safety of the garment production process.

[0040] When an anomaly occurs, the wireless communication unit can wirelessly transmit alarm signals to a remote terminal to enable online monitoring, further improving operational safety.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications or improvements to the same automatic garment turning and folding device made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic garment turning and folding device, comprising a frame and a control device, wherein the frame is equipped with a conveying device, a turning device, and a folding device, and the control device is communicatively connected to the conveying device, the turning device, and the folding device, respectively, characterized in that, It also includes a position detection unit, a power supply unit, and an alarm unit, which are electrically connected to the control device respectively; The positioning detection unit includes multiple photoelectric sensors. The positioning detection unit is used to detect the positioning signal of the garment and transmit the corresponding positioning signal to the control device. The control device controls the conveying device, the flipping device and the folding device according to the positioning signal. The power supply device includes a power output unit and a power detection unit electrically connected. The power detection unit is used to detect the current and voltage of the power output unit and transmit the corresponding current and voltage signals to the control device. When the current and voltage signals are abnormal, the control device triggers the alarm unit to issue a warning. The power supply device also includes an emergency stop relay, which is electrically connected to the power output unit. The power supply device also includes a temperature detection unit, which is electrically connected to the control device. The temperature detection unit is used to detect the temperature of the power supply device and transmit a temperature signal to the control device. When the temperature signal is abnormal, the alarm unit and the emergency stop relay are triggered. The power supply device also includes a flue gas concentration detection unit, which is electrically connected to the control device. The flue gas concentration detection unit is used to detect the flue gas concentration of the power supply device and transmit the flue gas concentration signal to the control device. When the flue gas concentration signal is abnormal, the alarm unit and the emergency stop relay are triggered.

2. The automatic garment turning and folding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the control device, the wireless communication unit being wirelessly connected to a remote terminal.

3. The automatic garment turning and folding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a human-machine interface unit that is electrically connected to the control device.

4. The automatic garment turning and folding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The conveying device includes a conveying support mounted on the frame, a conveyor belt mounted on the conveying support, and a conveying power assembly that drives the conveyor belt to move. The photoelectric sensor is mounted on the surface of the conveyor belt.

5. The automatic garment turning and folding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The folding device includes a folding linear movement mechanism, a folding lifting mechanism, a folding adsorption mechanism, and a folding mechanism. The folding linear movement mechanism includes a support frame, a movable base disposed at the top of the support frame, and a linear power component that drives the movable base to reciprocate linearly along the support frame. The support frame is disposed on the frame. The folding and lifting mechanism includes two vertically spaced folding and lifting slide rails, two folding and lifting sliders, and a folding and lifting cylinder. The top ends of the two folding and lifting slide rails are respectively fixed to the bottom surface of the movable base, and the two folding and lifting slide rails are arranged in parallel relative to each other. The two folding and lifting sliders are slidably connected to the two folding and lifting slide rails respectively. The folding and lifting cylinder is fixed to the top of the movable base, and the telescopic rod of the folding and lifting cylinder is connected to one of the folding and lifting sliders. The folding adsorption mechanism includes a folding suction plate and a folding connecting shaft coaxially arranged with the folding suction plate. The folding suction plate is provided with folding air holes, and each folding air hole is connected to the outside through an air passage. The two ends of the folding connecting shaft are respectively provided on the two folding lifting sliders. The folding mechanism includes a fixed folding plate, a movable folding plate flexibly connected to the fixed folding plate, and a folding cylinder that drives the movable folding plate to rotate. The folding cylinder is fixed to the support frame, and the telescopic rod of the folding cylinder is connected to the movable folding plate.

6. The automatic garment turning and folding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flipping device includes a flipping suction plate, a flipping lifting mechanism, and a flipping rotation mechanism; The flipping suction plate is provided with multiple flipping air holes, and each of the flipping air holes is connected to the outside through an air passage; The flipping and lifting mechanism includes two vertically spaced flipping and lifting slide rails, two flipping and lifting sliders, and a flipping and lifting cylinder. The two flipping and lifting slide rails are respectively fixed to the inner wall of the support frame and are arranged in parallel with each other. The two flipping and lifting sliders are slidably connected to the two flipping and lifting slide rails respectively. The flipping and lifting cylinder is fixed to the inner wall of the support frame, and the telescopic rod of the flipping and lifting cylinder is connected to one of the flipping and lifting sliders. The flipping and rotating mechanism includes a flipping shaft and a flipping motor that drives the flipping shaft to rotate. The flipping motor is fixed to the flipping lifting slider. The flipping shaft is coaxially arranged with the flipping suction plate. The flipping shaft is horizontally arranged. One end of the flipping shaft away from the flipping motor is rotatably mounted on the flipping lifting slider on the corresponding side. The horizontal direction of the flipping shaft is perpendicular to the linear movement direction of the folding linear movement mechanism.

7. The automatic garment turning and folding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear end of the frame is provided with a discharge port.

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