A turning device for hosiery manufacturing
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522605850.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing sock turning devices cannot adapt to sock cuff materials of different thicknesses. When the clamping force is too large, it can easily cause the elastic fibers of the sock cuff to break and deform. When the clamping force is too small, it cannot be fixed. During the turning process, the sock blank is easy to shift and slip off.
A flipping device comprising a fixing component and an adjusting component is designed. The fixing component provides stable support and uniform extrusion force through the cooperation of a cylinder, a bottom ring block, an elastic clamping ring, and an extrusion ring. The adjusting component achieves precise adjustment of the clamping force through the meshing of a motor-driven gear and a threaded ring, and works with a fan to achieve automated flipping.
It achieves stable clamping of sock cuff materials of different thicknesses, prevents damage to elastic fibers, ensures that the sock blank does not shift during the turning process, improves the versatility and automation of the device, and meets the needs of mass production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sock processing technology, and in particular relates to a turning device for sock processing and production. Background Technology
[0002] In the sock manufacturing process, after socks are knitted on a knitting machine, the inner side of the sock opening and toe is exposed, while the outer side is wrapped inside, creating a "reverse wearing" state. Therefore, a turning process is needed to turn the socks inside out, ensuring the right side faces out and the inner side fits the foot, thus guaranteeing both comfort and aesthetics. The turning process is one of the key steps in sock manufacturing. Socks, as an essential everyday item, are made from various materials including cotton, wool, synthetic fibers, and blends, and come in different lengths such as ankle socks, mid-calf socks, and knee-high socks. The opening usually has some elasticity to accommodate different ankle sizes and ensure a snug fit. With the automation of the textile industry, sock production has gradually moved towards mass production and high efficiency. The turning device, as a core piece of equipment connecting knitting with subsequent shaping and packaging processes, directly affects the production efficiency and product quality of socks.
[0003] However, existing sock turning devices cannot adapt to sock cuff materials of different thicknesses. When the clamping force is too large, it can easily cause the elastic fibers of the sock cuff to break and deform. When the clamping force is too small, it cannot guarantee the fixing effect. During the turning process, the sock blank is easy to shift or slip off. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a turning device for sock processing and production. By setting a fixing component, it solves the problems in existing sock turning devices, such as the inability to adapt to sock cuff materials of different thicknesses, the tendency for excessive clamping force to cause breakage and deformation of elastic fibers at the sock cuff, and the inability to guarantee the fixing effect when the clamping force is too small, and the easy displacement and slippage of sock blanks during the turning process.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: This utility model relates to a turning device for sock processing and production, comprising a base, and further comprising: a turning mechanism disposed on the base; a fixing mechanism disposed on the base; the fixing mechanism comprising a fixing component disposed on the base; the fixing component comprising a cylinder fixedly connected to the base, a bottom ring block disposed on the outer wall of the cylinder, a plurality of connecting plates fixedly connected to the upper side of the bottom ring block, elastic clamping rings fixedly connected to the upper side of the plurality of connecting plates, an outer ring block fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom ring block, a threaded groove formed on the inner wall of the outer ring block, a threaded ring threadedly connected to the inner side of the threaded groove, and a compression ring fixedly connected to the lower side of the threaded ring; and an adjusting component disposed on the outer ring block; wherein, the compression ring is adapted to the elastic clamping ring, and the inner wall of the elastic clamping ring is in contact with the outer wall of the cylinder.
[0006] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism includes an air hole on the left side of the base, and a fan is fixedly connected inside the base; wherein the fan is located on the right side of the air hole.
[0007] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes a long plate fixedly connected to the left side of the outer ring block, a motor fixedly connected to the lower side of the long plate, a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the upper side of the long plate, the rotating shaft passing through the long plate, the output shaft of the motor fixedly connected to the lower side of the rotating shaft via a coupling, and a gear fixedly connected to the upper side of the rotating shaft.
[0008] Furthermore, a toothed ring is fixedly connected to the upper side of the threaded ring, and the toothed ring meshes with a gear; wherein the gear is located on the left side of the toothed ring, and the toothed ring is located on the upper side of the outer ring block.
[0009] Furthermore, two vertical grooves are formed on the outer wall of the cylinder, and straight modules are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the two vertical grooves. Two connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom ring block. The connecting blocks are adapted to the straight modules, and the two vertical grooves are symmetrically arranged.
[0010] Furthermore, the lower side of the cylinder is funnel-shaped and is connected to the output end of the fan.
[0011] Furthermore, the cross-section of the elastic clamping ring is arranged in a right-angled trapezoid, and the inner wall of the compression ring is arranged in an inclined plane.
[0012] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. By setting up a fixing component, the cylinder provides a stable support carrier for the sock blank. The bottom ring block supports the elastic clamping ring through the connecting plate. In conjunction with the transmission and engagement of the outer ring block, threaded ring, and extrusion ring, the self-locking property of the threaded connection ensures that the extrusion ring generates continuous and uniform extrusion force on the elastic clamping ring, ensuring that the elastic clamping ring tightly fits the edge of the sock opening on the outer wall of the cylinder, effectively preventing the sock blank from shifting or slipping during turning. Furthermore, the elastic characteristics of the elastic clamping ring and its right-angled trapezoidal cross-section design can adapt to sock blank materials of different thicknesses, ensuring both clamping and... While maintaining stability, it also prevents squeezing, deformation, or damage to the sock blank. The vertical groove on the outer wall of the cylinder and the connecting block of the bottom ring block, together with the straight module, can adjust the height of the bottom ring block and the elastic clamping ring to adapt to sock blanks of different lengths such as short socks and mid-calf socks. This further improves the versatility of the device and solves the problems in existing sock turning devices, such as the inability to adapt to sock opening materials of different thicknesses, the tendency for excessive clamping force to cause breakage and deformation of the elastic fibers of the sock opening, and the inability to guarantee the fixing effect when the clamping force is too small, and the easy displacement and slippage of the sock blank during the turning process. 2. By setting up an adjustment component, the motor drives the gear to rotate through the shaft. The gear meshes with the toothed ring on the upper side of the threaded ring, converting the rotational motion of the motor into the up-and-down linear motion of the threaded ring. This, in turn, drives the extrusion ring to precisely extrude or release the elastic clamping ring. The adjustment component can work in conjunction with the fan of the flipping mechanism to achieve linkage control, reducing labor intensity, ensuring the consistency and stability of the clamping force, and avoiding problems of clamping too loosely or too tightly due to manual operation. This further improves the automation level of sock processing and meets the needs of mass production.
[0013] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical cross-sectional structure of the base of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the fixing component of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the fixing component of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment component structure of this utility model; Figure 6 for Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0016] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Flipping mechanism; 111. Base; 112. Air vent; 113. Fan; 2. Fixing mechanism; 21. Fixing component; 211. Cylinder; 212. Vertical groove; 213. Linear module; 214. Bottom ring block; 215. Outer ring block; 216. Connecting block; 217. Threaded groove; 218. Connecting plate; 219. Elastic clamping ring; 2110. Threaded ring; 2111. Toothed ring; 2112. Extrusion ring; 22. Adjusting component; 221. Long plate; 222. Motor; 223. Rotating shaft; 224. Gear. Detailed Implementation
[0017] 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.
[0018] Please see Figure 1-6As shown, this utility model is a turning device for sock processing and production, including a base 111, and further including: a turning mechanism 1, which is disposed on the base 111; and a fixing mechanism 2, which is disposed on the base 111; the fixing mechanism 2 includes a fixing component 21, which is disposed on the base 111; the fixing component 21 includes a cylindrical body 211 fixedly connected to the base 111, a bottom ring block 214 is provided on the outer wall of the cylindrical body 211, and a plurality of connecting plates 218 are fixedly connected to the upper side of the bottom ring block 214. An elastic clamping ring 219 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the connecting plate 218. An outer ring block 215 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom ring block 214. A threaded groove 217 is opened on the inner wall of the outer ring block 215. A threaded ring 2110 is threadedly connected to the inner side of the threaded groove 217. A compression ring 2112 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the threaded ring 2110. An adjusting component 22 is also provided on the outer ring block 215. The compression ring 2112 is adapted to the elastic clamping ring 219, and the inner wall of the elastic clamping ring 219 is in contact with the outer wall of the cylinder 211. The flipping mechanism 1 includes an air hole 112 opened on the left side of the base 111. A fan 113 is fixedly connected inside the base 111. The fan 113 is located on the right side of the air hole 112. A toothed ring 2111 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the threaded ring 2110, and the toothed ring 2111 meshes with a gear 224; wherein, the gear 224 is located to the left of the toothed ring 2111, and the toothed ring 2111 is located on the upper side of the outer ring block 215. Two vertical grooves 212 are opened on the outer wall of the cylinder 211, and linear modules 213 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the two vertical grooves 212. Two connecting blocks 216 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom ring block 214; wherein, the connecting blocks 216 are adapted to the linear modules 213, and the two vertical grooves 212 are symmetrically arranged. The lower side of the cylinder 211 is funnel-shaped, and the lower side of the cylinder 211 is connected to the output end of the fan 113.The elastic clamping ring 219 has a right-angled trapezoidal cross-section, and the inner wall of the compression ring 2112 is inclined. Through the fixing component 21, the cylinder 211 provides a stable support for the sock blank. The bottom ring block 214 supports the elastic clamping ring 219 via the connecting plate 218. In conjunction with the transmission cooperation of the outer ring block 215, the threaded ring 2110, and the compression ring 2112, the self-locking property of the threaded connection allows the compression ring 2112 to generate a continuous and uniform compressive force on the elastic clamping ring 219, ensuring that the elastic clamping ring 219 tightly fits the edge of the sock opening on the outer wall of the cylinder 211, effectively preventing the sock blank from shifting or slipping during turning. Furthermore, the elastic characteristics of the elastic clamping ring 219 are consistent with... The right-angled trapezoidal cross-section design can accommodate sock blanks of different thicknesses, ensuring both secure clamping and preventing compression deformation or damage to the sock blanks. The vertical groove 212 on the outer wall of the cylinder 211, in conjunction with the connecting block 216 of the bottom ring block 214 and the linear module 213, can adjust the height of the bottom ring block 214 and the elastic clamping ring 219, adapting to sock blanks of different lengths such as short socks and mid-calf socks. This further enhances the versatility of the device and solves the problems in existing sock turning devices, such as the inability to adapt to sock cuff materials of different thicknesses, the tendency for excessive clamping force to cause breakage and deformation of the elastic fibers at the sock cuff, and the inability to guarantee a fixed effect when the clamping force is too small, leading to easy displacement and slippage of the sock blank during the turning process.
[0019] The adjustment component 22 includes a long plate 221 fixedly connected to the left side of the outer ring block 215. A motor 222 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the long plate 221, and a rotating shaft 223 is rotatably connected to the upper side of the long plate 221. The rotating shaft 223 passes through the long plate 221. The output shaft of the motor 222 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the rotating shaft 223 through a coupling. A gear 224 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the rotating shaft 223. By setting the adjustment component 22, the motor 222 drives the gear 224 to rotate through the rotating shaft 223. The gear 224 meshes with the toothed ring 2111 on the upper side of the threaded ring 2110, converting the rotational motion of the motor into the up-and-down linear motion of the threaded ring 2110, thereby driving the extrusion ring 2112 to precisely extrude or release the elastic clamping ring 219. The adjustment component 22 can cooperate with the fan 113 of the flipping mechanism 1 to achieve linkage control, further improving the automation level of sock processing and meeting the needs of mass production.
[0020] It should be noted that the control of the fan 113, linear module 213 and motor 222 in this application can all be achieved by using a program set in the control panel and inputting relevant parameters as needed for automated control. This control method can be achieved using existing technologies, such as PLC.
[0021] One specific application of this embodiment is as follows: The operator inserts the knitted sock blank, which is in a "reverse-wearing" state, into the cylinder 211 from the top opening, ensuring that the sock blank completely fits the inner wall of the cylinder 211; then, the edge of the sock blank's cuff is folded outwards, so that it wraps around the outer wall of the top of the cylinder 211, completing the initial positioning of the sock blank; the linear module 213 in the vertical groove 212 on the outer wall of the cylinder 211 is activated, and the linear module 213 drives the matching connecting block 216 to move upward along the vertical groove 212; since the connecting block 216 is fixedly connected to the bottom ring block 214, the bottom ring block 214 moves upward synchronously with the connecting block 216, thereby driving the elastic clamping ring 219, which is fixed to the bottom ring block 214 by the connecting plate 218, to move upward until the elastic clamping ring 219 moves upward. The holding ring 219 moves to the outside of the area wrapped by the sock cuff; the motor 222 in the adjusting assembly 22 is activated, and the output shaft of the motor 222 drives the rotating shaft 223 to rotate through the coupling. The gear 224 at the upper end of the rotating shaft 223 rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft 223. Since the gear 224 meshes with the toothed ring 2111 on the upper side of the threaded ring 2110, the toothed ring 2111 drives the threaded ring 2110 to rotate under the drive of the gear 224. The threaded ring 2110 is threadedly engaged with the threaded groove 217 on the inner wall of the outer ring block 215. During the rotation, it moves downward along the threaded groove 217, thereby driving the compression ring 2112 on the lower side of the threaded ring 2110 to move downward synchronously. The inner wall of component 2 is inclined, which matches the elastic clamping ring 219 with a right-angled trapezoidal cross-section. During the downward movement, a uniform squeezing force is generated on the outer wall of the elastic clamping ring 219, causing the elastic clamping ring 219 to contract inward and tightly clamp onto the edge of the sock opening on the outer wall of the cylinder 211, thus achieving a firm fixation of the sock blank. The blower 113 in the flipping mechanism 1 is activated. The blower 113 draws in external air through the air hole 112 on the left side of the base 111, and blows air into the cylinder 211 after pressurization. Since the lower side of the cylinder 211 is funnel-shaped, the airflow can be concentrated and transported upward, pushing the sock blank upward from the bottom, using air pressure to open the sock blank from the inside out and gradually flip it over. With continuous blowing... The sock blank moves upward along the inner wall of the cylinder 211, eventually completing the overall flipping. After flipping, the control motor 222 rotates in the opposite direction, driving the gear 224, gear ring 2111, and threaded ring 2110 to rotate in the opposite direction. The threaded ring 2110 moves upward along the threaded groove 217, and the compression ring 2112 moves upward accordingly, releasing the compression force on the elastic clamping ring 219. The elastic clamping ring 219 releases its elastic potential energy, returns to its initial expanded state, and cancels the clamping of the sock cuff edge. The operator removes the flipped sock from the top of the cylinder 211, and then controls the linear module 213 to drive the bottom ring block 214 and the elastic clamping ring 219 to move downward and reset, preparing for the next flipping operation.
[0022] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," 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.
[0023] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.
Claims
1. A turning device for sock processing and production, comprising a base (111), characterized in that, Also includes: A flipping mechanism (1) is mounted on a base (111); A fixing mechanism (2) is provided on a base (111); The fixing mechanism (2) includes a fixing component (21), which is disposed on the base (111); The fixing assembly (21) includes a cylindrical body (211) fixedly connected to a base (111). A bottom ring block (214) is provided on the outer wall of the cylindrical body (211). A plurality of connecting plates (218) are fixedly connected to the upper side of the bottom ring block (214). An elastic clamping ring (219) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the plurality of connecting plates (218). An outer ring block (215) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bottom ring block (214). A threaded groove (217) is provided on the inner wall of the outer ring block (215). A threaded ring (2110) is threaded to the inner side of the threaded groove (217). A compression ring (2112) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the threaded ring (2110). Adjustment component (22), said adjustment component (22) is disposed on outer ring block (215); Among them, the compression ring (2112) is adapted to the elastic clamping ring (219), and the inner wall of the elastic clamping ring (219) is in contact with the outer wall of the cylinder (211).
2. The turning device for sock processing and production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (1) includes an air hole (112) on the left side of the base (111), and a fan (113) is fixedly connected inside the base (111). The fan (113) is located to the right of the air hole (112).
3. The turning device for sock processing and production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly (22) includes a long plate (221) fixedly connected to the left side of the outer ring block (215). A motor (222) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the long plate (221). A rotating shaft (223) is rotatably connected to the upper side of the long plate (221). The rotating shaft (223) passes through the long plate (221). The output shaft of the motor (222) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the rotating shaft (223) through a coupling. A gear (224) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the rotating shaft (223).
4. A turning device for sock processing and production according to claim 3, characterized in that, A toothed ring (2111) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the threaded ring (2110), and the toothed ring (2111) meshes with the gear (224); Among them, the gear (224) is located on the left side of the gear ring (2111), and the gear ring (2111) is located on the upper side of the outer ring block (215).
5. A turning device for sock processing and production according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two vertical grooves (212) are opened on the outer wall of the cylinder (211), and a straight module (213) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of each of the two vertical grooves (212). Two connecting blocks (216) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom ring block (214). Among them, the connecting block (216) is adapted to the linear module (213), and the two vertical slots (212) are symmetrically arranged.
6. A turning device for sock processing and production according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower side of the cylinder (211) is funnel-shaped and is connected to the output end of the fan (113).
7. A turning device for sock processing and production according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cross-section of the elastic clamping ring (219) is a right-angled trapezoid, and the inner wall of the compression ring (2112) is an inclined surface.