Dust removal device for double-sided knitting machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of knitting machine discloses a double -faced knitting machine dust collector, the utility model discloses a double -faced knitting machine dust collector, include: fixed bolster, dust ring, drive motor, drive rack, sensor, blow pipe and controller, the output shaft of drive motor is equipped with transmission gear, and the dust ring sets up on the fixed bolster, and the arc drive rack is set up on the dust ring, and is set up with transmission gear interlock, and the sensor sets up on the fixed bolster, and the blow pipe is uniformly distributed on the dust ring, is connected with the high pressure gas source outside through the connecting hose, is equipped with solenoid valve on the connecting hose. The utility model discloses a double -faced knitting machine dust collector, is controlled by controller, and the controller controls drive motor reverse after receiving the signal of sensor, to avoid the support column of machine platform, and when transmission gear moves from one end of drive rack to the other end, multiple blow pipe accumulates 360 and rotates, realizes the blowing and dust removal of all knitting needles on the needle disc.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of knitting machine technology, specifically to a dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine. Background Technology

[0002] The needles of a double-sided knitting machine are mounted on a needle cylinder. During knitting, cotton fibers, lint, and other debris from the yarn may remain on the needles. To ensure knitting quality, these debris must be removed by blowing air. Then, the cotton fibers, lint, and dust are sucked out and cleaned by the machine's exhaust fan, thus achieving dust removal during the operation of the double-sided knitting machine.

[0003] Currently, the air blowing pipe for dust removal is generally set on the fixed ring. The fixed ring is driven to rotate by the drive mechanism, and the air blowing pipe on the fixed ring rotates around the needle cylinder to blow air onto the knitting needles to remove impurities.

[0004] The inventors of this application discovered that, due to the limitations imposed by the support columns of a double-sided knitting machine, the dust collector ring, carrying the air blowing pipe, needs to rotate back and forth within a certain angle, and cannot rotate in a circle. How to control the timely forward and reverse rotation of the dust collector ring to ensure that the air blowing pipe does not collide with the support columns of the machine is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by technicians in the industry. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dust removal device for double-sided knitting machines to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] This utility model provides a dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine, including: a fixed bracket, a dust removal ring, a drive motor, a transmission rack, a sensor, an air blowing pipe, and a controller;

[0007] The fixed bracket and the drive motor are mounted on the machine base of the double-sided knitting machine, and the output shaft of the drive motor is equipped with a transmission gear;

[0008] The dust removal ring is rotatably mounted on the fixed bracket;

[0009] The transmission rack is arc-shaped and is disposed on the dust removal ring, and meshes with the transmission gear. The drive motor is used to drive the transmission rack to reciprocate.

[0010] The sensor is mounted on the fixed bracket;

[0011] Multiple air blowing pipes are evenly distributed on the dust removal ring at intervals and connected to an external high-pressure air source through connecting hoses. The connecting hoses are equipped with solenoid valves, and when the transmission gear moves from one end of the transmission rack to the other end, the multiple air blowing pipes rotate a total of 360°.

[0012] The drive motor, the sensor, and the solenoid valve are electrically connected to the controller. The sensor is used to send a signal to the controller when it detects that the transmission rack has reached a preset position, and the controller controls the drive motor to reverse.

[0013] Based on the above scheme, the dust removal device for double-sided knitting machines of this utility model comprises a fixed bracket, a dust removal ring, a drive motor, a transmission rack, a sensor, air blowing pipes, and a controller. The fixed bracket and the drive motor are mounted on the machine base of the double-sided knitting machine. The output shaft of the drive motor is equipped with a transmission gear. The dust removal ring is mounted on the fixed bracket. The arc-shaped transmission rack is mounted on the dust removal ring and meshes with the transmission gear. The sensor is mounted on the fixed bracket. Multiple air blowing pipes are evenly distributed on the dust removal ring and connected to an external high-pressure air source through a connecting hose. A solenoid valve is mounted on the connecting hose. This utility model discloses a dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine. Controlled by a controller, a drive motor rotates the dust removal ring and air blowing pipes around the central axis. When a sensor detects that the transmission rack has reached a preset position, it sends a signal to the controller. Upon receiving the signal, the controller controls the drive motor to reverse, causing the dust removal ring and air blowing pipes to run in reverse to avoid the machine's support columns. Furthermore, as the transmission gear moves from one end of the transmission rack to the other, multiple air blowing pipes cumulatively rotate 360°, achieving dust removal from all knitting needles on the needle plate. The controller can set parameters such as the drive motor's operating speed and the opening and closing of the solenoid valves to adapt to the knitting speed of the double-sided knitting machine.

[0014] In one feasible solution, both ends of the transmission rack are provided with protrusions;

[0015] The sensor is provided in two parts, and the sensor sends a signal to the controller when it detects the bump.

[0016] In one feasible solution, the central angle of the transmission rack is 120°;

[0017] There are three of each of the fixed brackets and the air blowing pipes;

[0018] The three fixed supports and the three air blowing pipes are staggered along the circumference of the dust removal ring, and adjacent fixed supports and air blowing pipes are spaced 60° apart.

[0019] The transmission gear and the two sensors are arranged at a circumferential interval of 120°.

[0020] In one feasible solution, the top surface of the dust removal ring is provided with a limiting groove;

[0021] The transmission rack is embedded in the limiting groove and fixed by bolts.

[0022] In one feasible solution, the fixing bracket includes: a base, a support frame, and a top plate;

[0023] The base is provided with a limiting step, and the inner circumferential wall of the dust removal ring abuts against the limiting step;

[0024] The support frame is mounted on the base, and the top plate is mounted on the top of the support frame for fixing the sensor.

[0025] In one feasible solution, the fixing bracket further includes: a roller;

[0026] The roller is rotatably mounted on the support frame and abuts against the top surface of the dust removal ring.

[0027] In one feasible solution, the air blowing pipe is equipped with a fixing clamp for holding the dust removal ring.

[0028] In one feasible embodiment, the solenoid valve is equipped with a pressure regulating valve needle for adjusting the blowing pressure.

[0029] In one feasible solution, the dust removal ring is formed by splicing together multiple arc-shaped segments;

[0030] The two ends of the arc segment are provided with mounting slots, and two adjacent arc segments are engaged and fixed by the mounting slots.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0032] 1. The drive motor's transmission gear meshes with the transmission rack to drive the dust removal ring and air blowing pipe to rotate. The forward and reverse operation of the motor is switched by a sensor signal to ensure that the air blowing pipe does not collide with the machine support column and is not affected by the starting position of the transmission gear on the transmission rack.

[0033] 2. Controlled by a controller, parameters such as the driving motor speed and the gap between the air blowing pipes for dust removal can be set, making it more convenient to use.

[0034] 3. The air pressure of the blowing pipe can be adjusted by the air pressure regulating valve needle of the solenoid valve to meet the dust removal requirements of different yarn types. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 2 As described in the embodiments of this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the image;

[0038] Figure 3 As described in the embodiments of this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the image.

[0039] Numbering on the map:

[0040] 1. Fixed bracket; 11. Base; 111. Limiting step; 12. Support frame; 13. Top plate; 14. Roller; 2. Dust removal ring; 21. Arc-shaped section; 3. Drive motor; 31. Transmission gear; 4. Transmission rack; 41. Protrusion; 5. Sensor; 6. Air blowing pipe; 61. Connecting hose; 62. Solenoid valve; 63. Fixing clamp; 7. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0043] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] The technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments.

[0045] As described in the background section of this application, the air blowing pipe for dust removal of knitting needles in double-sided knitting machines is generally set on a fixed ring. The fixed ring is driven to rotate by a drive mechanism, and the air blowing pipe on the fixed ring rotates around the needle cylinder to blow air onto the knitting needles to remove lint and other debris.

[0046] The inventors of this application discovered that, due to the limitations imposed by the support columns of a double-sided knitting machine, the dust collector ring, carrying the air blowing pipe, needs to rotate back and forth within a certain angle, and cannot rotate in a circle. How to control the timely forward and reverse rotation of the dust collector ring to ensure that the air blowing pipe does not collide with the support columns of the machine is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by technicians in the industry.

[0047] To address the aforementioned problems, the inventors of this application have proposed a technical solution, the specific embodiments of which are as follows:

[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 As described in the embodiments of this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the image. Figure 3 As described in the embodiments of this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the image.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the dust removal device for the double-sided knitting machine in this embodiment includes: a fixed bracket 1, a dust removal ring 2, a drive motor 3, a transmission rack 4, a sensor 5, an air blowing pipe 6, and a controller 7.

[0050] The fixed bracket 1 and the drive motor 3 are respectively fixedly mounted on the machine base of the double-sided knitting machine, and the output shaft of the drive motor 3 is equipped with a transmission gear 31.

[0051] The dust removal ring 2 is rotatably mounted on the fixed bracket 1.

[0052] The transmission rack 4 is arc-shaped as a whole, and the arc of the transmission rack 4 is the same as that of the dust removal ring 2.

[0053] The transmission rack 4 is mounted on the top surface of the dust collector ring 2. The teeth of the transmission rack 4 protrude from the inner circumference of the dust collector ring 2 and mesh with the transmission gear 31. The drive motor 3 drives the transmission gear 31 to rotate in both directions. When the transmission gear 31 rotates, it drives the transmission rack 4 and the dust collector ring 2 to rotate back and forth around the central axis.

[0054] Sensor 5 is mounted on fixed bracket 1.

[0055] Multiple air blowing pipes 6 are provided, evenly distributed at intervals on the dust removal ring 2. They are connected to an external high-pressure air source via connecting hoses 61. A solenoid valve 62 is installed on the connecting hose 61 to control the opening and closing of the air blowing pipes 6. When the transmission rack 4 rotates, it drives the dust removal ring 2 and the air blowing pipes 6 to rotate. When the transmission gear 31 moves from one end of the transmission gear 4 to the other end, the multiple air blowing pipes 6 rotate 360° together. That is, the multiple air blowing pipes 6 move around the needle plate of the double-sided knitting machine once, blowing air to clean all the knitting needles on the needle plate to remove cotton lint and other debris from the needles, achieving 360° dust removal without dead angles.

[0056] The drive motor 3, sensor 5 and solenoid valve 62 are electrically connected to the controller 7, and the controller 7 controls each component to perform corresponding preset actions according to the preset program.

[0057] In this embodiment, the controller controls the drive motor to rotate the dust removal ring and the air blowing pipe around the central axis via the transmission rack. When the sensor detects that the transmission rack has reached the preset position, it sends a signal to the controller. After receiving the signal from the sensor, the controller controls the drive motor to reverse. The drive motor drives the dust removal ring and the air blowing pipe to run back and forth in reverse to avoid the support column of the machine. When the transmission gear moves from one end of the transmission rack to the other end, the multiple air blowing pipes rotate a total of 360°, realizing the blowing and dust removal of all the knitting needles on the needle plate.

[0058] As can be seen from the above, the dust removal device for the double-sided knitting machine in this embodiment consists of a fixed bracket, a dust removal ring, a drive motor, a transmission rack, a sensor, air blowing pipes, and a controller. The fixed bracket and the drive motor are mounted on the machine base of the double-sided knitting machine. The output shaft of the drive motor is equipped with a transmission gear. The dust removal ring is mounted on the fixed bracket. The arc-shaped transmission rack is mounted on the dust removal ring and meshes with the transmission gear. The sensor is mounted on the fixed bracket. Multiple air blowing pipes are evenly distributed on the dust removal ring and connected to an external high-pressure air source through a connecting hose. A solenoid valve is mounted on the connecting hose. The dust removal device for the double-sided knitting machine in this embodiment is controlled by a controller. The drive motor drives the dust removal ring and the air blowing pipe to rotate around the central axis. When the sensor detects that the transmission rack has reached the preset position, it sends a signal to the controller. After receiving the signal from the sensor, the controller controls the drive motor to reverse. The drive motor drives the dust removal ring and the air blowing pipe to run in reverse to avoid the support column of the machine. When the transmission gear moves from one end of the transmission rack to the other end, multiple air blowing pipes rotate a total of 360°, realizing the blowing and dust removal of all needles on the needle plate. The controller can set parameters such as the running speed of the drive motor and the opening and closing of the solenoid valve to adapt to the knitting speed of the double-sided knitting machine.

[0059] Optionally, in this embodiment, the dust removal device for the double-sided knitting machine has protrusions 41 at both ends of the transmission rack 4.

[0060] Two sensors 5 are provided, each mounted on the fixed bracket 1. When sensor 5 detects the protrusion 41 at the end of the transmission rack 4, it sends a signal to the controller 7. The controller controls the drive motor 3 to reverse, and the drive motor 3 drives the dust removal ring 2 and the air blowing pipe 6 to rotate in the opposite direction. This ensures that the air blowing pipe 6 does not collide with the support column on the double-sided knitting machine table, and also ensures that the drive motor 3 does not slip at the end of the transmission rack 4, thus preventing the drive motor 3 from being overloaded and damaged due to increased load.

[0061] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the dust removal device for the double-sided knitting machine has a central angle of 120° for the arc-shaped transmission rack 4.

[0062] There are three fixed brackets 1 and three air blowing pipes 6.

[0063] Three fixed supports 1 are evenly arranged at 120° intervals along the circumference of the dust removal ring 2, and three air blowing pipes 6 are also arranged at 120° intervals along the circumference of the dust removal ring 2. The fixed supports 1 and air blowing pipes 6 are staggered, so that adjacent fixed supports 1 and air blowing pipes 6 are arranged at 60° intervals.

[0064] Two sensors 5 are respectively mounted on two fixed brackets 1. The drive motor 3 is mounted next to another fixed bracket 1. The transmission gear 31 and the two sensors 5 are also evenly arranged at 120° intervals along the circumference of the dust removal ring 2.

[0065] In this embodiment, the central angle of the transmission rack is 120°, and the drive motor drives the transmission rack and the dust removal ring to switch back and forth by 120°. When the dust removal ring rotates 120°, the three air blowing pipes rotate 120° respectively, for a total rotation of 360°, so as to achieve 360° dust removal without dead angles on the needles of the double-sided knitting machine.

[0066] Optionally, in this embodiment, the dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine has a limiting groove on the top surface of the dust removal ring 2.

[0067] The transmission rack 4 is embedded in the limiting groove of the dust removal ring 2 and fixed to the dust removal ring 2 by bolts, so that the transmission gear 4 is positioned and kept stable on the dust removal ring 2.

[0068] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the dust removal device for the double-sided knitting machine includes a fixed bracket 1 comprising a base 11, a support frame 12, and a top plate 13.

[0069] The base 11 is fixed on the machine table of the double-sided knitting machine.

[0070] The top surface of the base 11 is provided with a limiting step 111. The dust removal ring 2 is rotatably mounted on the base 11. The arc-shaped inner wall of the dust removal ring 2 abuts against the limiting step 111 of the base 11, so that the dust removal ring 2 is positioned on the base 11 of the three fixed supports 1.

[0071] The support frame 12 is vertically mounted on the base 11, and the top plate 13 is mounted on the top of the support frame 12. The sensor 5 is mounted on the top plate 13 of the fixed bracket 1 to facilitate the fixing of the sensor 5.

[0072] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the dust removal device for the double-sided knitting machine, the fixed bracket 1, also includes a roller 14.

[0073] The roller 14 is rotatably mounted on the support frame 12 and is horizontally positioned, abutting against the top surface of the dust removal ring 2, making the dust removal ring 2 more stable when rotating and preventing it from jumping.

[0074] Optionally, in this embodiment of the dust removal device for double-sided knitting machines, the end of the air blowing pipe 6 is provided with a fixing clip 63, and the air blowing pipe 6 is clamped and fixed to the dust removal ring 2 by the fixing clip 63.

[0075] Optionally, in this embodiment, the dust removal device for the double-sided knitting machine has an air pressure regulating valve needle on the solenoid valve 62. The air pressure of the air blowing pipe 6 can be adjusted by the air pressure regulating valve needle to adapt to the air blowing requirements of different yarns.

[0076] Optionally, in this embodiment, the dust removal device for the double-sided knitting machine has a dust removal ring 2 formed by splicing together multiple arc-shaped segments 21.

[0077] Both ends of the arc segment 21 are provided with assembly slots. During splicing, two adjacent arc segments 21 are engaged and limited by the assembly slots and then connected and fixed by fixing bolts to complete the connection and assembly of the dust removal ring 2.

[0078] The dust removal ring 2 can be disassembled into multiple arc-shaped segments 21, which facilitates the transportation and storage of the dust removal ring 2.

[0079] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the first feature being "on" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature and the second feature are in direct contact, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium.

[0080] Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "above" the first feature in relation to the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "under," and "beneath" the first feature in relation to the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0081] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0082] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine, characterized in that, include: Fixed bracket, dust removal ring, drive motor, transmission rack, sensor, air blowing pipe and controller; The fixed bracket and the drive motor are mounted on the machine base of the double-sided knitting machine, and the output shaft of the drive motor is equipped with a transmission gear; The dust removal ring is rotatably mounted on the fixed bracket; The transmission rack is arc-shaped and is disposed on the dust removal ring, and meshes with the transmission gear. The drive motor is used to drive the transmission rack to reciprocate. The sensor is mounted on the fixed bracket; Multiple air blowing pipes are evenly distributed on the dust removal ring at intervals and connected to an external high-pressure air source through connecting hoses. The connecting hoses are equipped with solenoid valves, and when the transmission gear moves from one end of the transmission rack to the other end, the multiple air blowing pipes rotate a total of 360°. The drive motor, the sensor, and the solenoid valve are electrically connected to the controller. The sensor is used to send a signal to the controller when it detects that the transmission rack has reached a preset position, and the controller controls the drive motor to reverse.

2. The dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the transmission rack are provided with protrusions; The sensor is provided in two parts, and the sensor sends a signal to the controller when it detects the bump.

3. The dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The central angle of the transmission rack is 120°; There are three of each of the fixed brackets and the air blowing pipes; The three fixed supports and the three air blowing pipes are staggered along the circumference of the dust removal ring, and adjacent fixed supports and air blowing pipes are spaced 60° apart. The transmission gear and the two sensors are arranged at a circumferential interval of 120°.

4. The dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the dust removal ring is provided with a limiting groove; The transmission rack is embedded in the limiting groove and fixed by bolts.

5. The dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixed support includes: a base, a support frame, and a top plate; The base is provided with a limiting step, and the inner circumferential wall of the dust removal ring abuts against the limiting step; The support frame is mounted on the base, and the top plate is mounted on the top of the support frame for fixing the sensor.

6. The dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixing bracket further includes: a roller; The roller is rotatably mounted on the support frame and abuts against the top surface of the dust removal ring.

7. The dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air blowing pipe is equipped with a fixing clamp for holding the dust removal ring.

8. The dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solenoid valve is equipped with a pressure regulating valve needle for adjusting the blowing pressure.

9. The dust removal device for a double-sided knitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dust removal ring is formed by splicing together multiple arc segments; The two ends of the arc segment are provided with mounting slots, and two adjacent arc segments are engaged and fixed by the mounting slots.

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