An automatic sewing system

Abstract

It relates to an automatic sewing system (10) for enabling the sewing process to be performed automatically in a sewing unit (100) comprising a loading unit (110) in which a textile product is placed for sewing; a sewing unit (120) comprising at least one sewing apparatus (121) to enable applying a sewing process to the textile product placed in said loading unit (110); a stacking unit (130) in which the textile product sewn in said sewing unit (120) is kept to be forwarded to the next textile process.

Description

[0001] AN AUTOMATIC SEWING SYSTEM

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to an automatic sewing system designed to enable the sewing process of a textile product to be performed automatically.

[0004] PRIOR ART

[0005] Fashion has played an important role in our lives in parallel with cultural, economic, and social changes throughout history. From the past to the present, fashion has continued to exist as an art form that reflects not only clothing preferences, but also cultural and social norms. Historically, it has been observed that fashion reflects changing tastes, social status, and even economic status. This has led to fashion playing a key role in people's personal expression and identity formation process.

[0006] Nowadays, fashion is not only a clothing choice, but also a way of expressing a lifestyle. With the influence of social media, fashion tends to adapt to rapidly changing trends and styles. People are constantly increasing their dedication to following current fashion trends and creating their personal style.

[0007] This increasing demand for fashion has led to an intense activity in the fabric sewing industry. Fashion designers, textile manufacturers, and sewing workshops have increased their production capacities in order to keep up with the demands and meet various fashion trends. This has turned the fabric sewing industry into a dynamic and competitive field.

[0008] Generally, traditional sewing methods are used in the fabric sewing industry. These methods are based on manpower. However, these methods have shortcomings because of the increasing workload due to demand.

[0009] Faulty seams in these methods can adversely affect the quality and cause a decrease in the durability of the products. Due to workload, there may be disruptions in timely delivery of products. This situation can lead to a decrease in sales due to the loss of customers. Continuous monotonous work performed with manpower can lead to health problems in employees, and this can lead to a decrease in the productivity of employees. In addition, the high cost and loss of time can make traditional sewing methods costly for businesses.

[0010] As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

[0011] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention relates to an automatic sewing system for eliminating the above- mentioned disadvantages and bringing new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0013] An object of the invention is to introduce an automatic sewing system that enables sewing processes to be performed automatically.

[0014] Another object of the invention is to introduce an automatic sewing system that enables performing continuous and rapid sewing processes to increase production efficiency, minimize human errors, and increase production speed and quality.

[0015] In order to accomplish all of the aforementioned objects and those which will arise from the following detailed description, the present invention is an automatic sewing system for enabling the sewing process to be performed automatically in a sewing unit comprising a loading unit in which a textile product is placed for sewing; a sewing unit comprising at least one sewing apparatus to enable applying a sewing process to the textile product placed in said loading unit; a stacking unit in which the textile product sewn in said sewing unit is kept to be forwarded to the next textile process. Accordingly, it comprises a movement mechanism to ensure that the textile product is transported in the sewing assembly, an imaging unit placed so as to enable said loading unit to be displayed; a control unit arranged such that it enables acquiring images of a textile product placed in the loading unit by means of the imaging unit generating from the images the dimension information of the textile product and the position information on the loading unit, generating the position data of the center point of the textile product from the position information, generating a size data as a result of comparing the dimension information with the size information kept in a memory, adjusting at least one holding element provided on the movement mechanism according to said size data, connecting the holding element with the textile product by aligning the movement mechanism according to the position of said position data, transporting the textile product from the loading unit to the sewing unit by means of the movement mechanism, transporting the textile product by means of the movement mechanism to at least one sewing apparatus to ensure that the sewing process is applied to at least one sewing edge to be sewn, transporting the sewn textile product from the sewing unit to the stacking unit by means of the movement mechanism. Thus, it is ensured that the production processes are automated by ensuring that the sewing processes of textile products are performed automatically.

[0016] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the sewing apparatus is provided in the number of sewing edges of the textile product to be sewn. Thus, it is ensured that the requirements for multiple sewing can be met.

[0017] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the sewing apparatus comprises at least one photoelectric sensor for detecting the presence of the fabric.

[0018] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the movement mechanism comprises a robot arm and at least one drive element providing the movement of said robotic arm.

[0019] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the control unit is arranged to control the operation of said drive element.

[0020] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the imaging unit is a camera.

[0021] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one lighting element for illuminating the textile product placed in the loading unit. Thus, it is ensured that the image quality of the textile product taken by the imaging unit is increased.

[0022] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said lighting element is an infrared light. Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the fixing element comprises a glipper system.

[0023] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a user interface provided to enable entering data. Thus, it is ensured that operators can enter data regarding the system.

[0024] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the control unit is arranged to enable data exchange with the user interface.

[0025] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the control unit is arranged to enable data to be written to and read from said memory.

[0026] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises the steps of acquiring images of a textile product placed in the loading unit by means of the imaging unit, generating from the images the dimension information of the textile product and the position information on the loading unit, generating the position data of the center point of the textile product from the position information, generating a size data as a result of comparing the dimension information with the size information kept in a memory, adjusting at least one holding element provided on the movement mechanism according to said size data, connecting the holding element with the textile product by aligning the movement mechanism according to the position of said position data, transporting the textile product from the loading unit to the sewing unit by means of the movement mechanism, transporting the textile product by means of the movement mechanism to at least one sewing apparatus to ensure that the sewing process is applied to at least one sewing edge to be sewn, transporting the sewn textile product from the sewing unit to the stacking unit by means of the movement mechanism.

[0027] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises the step of transmitting to the user interface a status data containing the applied process information after the step of moving the textile product from the sewing unit to the stacking unit by means of the movement mechanism.

[0028] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS Fig. 1 shows a representative view of the automatic sewing system.

[0029] Fig. 2 shows a top view of the automatic sewing system.

[0030] Fig. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the automatic sewing system.

[0031] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] In this detailed description, an automatic sewing system (10) of the invention is explained by way of example only for a better understanding of the subject, which shall not create any limiting effect.

[0033] The invention relates to an automatic sewing system (10) used in the textile industry which enables sewing processes to be performed automatically on fabric, leather or similar materials according to certain patterns or designs.

[0034] The automatic sewing system (10) comprises a loading unit (110) in which a textile product is placed for sewing. An imaging unit (111 ) is arranged above the loading unit (110) so as to enable the said loading unit (110) to be displayed. In a possible embodiment of the invention, it is preferred to use a camera as the imaging unit (111). Said imaging unit (111) enables real-time monitoring of processes performed on the loading unit (110). There is at least one lighting element (112) to ensure the illumination of the textile product placed in the loading unit (110). In a possible embodiment of the invention, it is preferred to use at least one infrared light as the lighting element (112). Said lighting element (112) enables the quality of the images of the textile product taken by means of the imaging unit (111) to be improved.

[0035] The automatic sewing system (10) comprises a sewing unit (120) comprising at least one sewing apparatus (121 ) which enables performing the sewing process automatically on the textile product placed in said loading unit (110). According to an embodiment of the invention, the sewing apparatus (121) is provided in the number of sewing edges of the textile product to be sewn. Thus, it is ensured that the requirements for multiple sewing can be met. In addition, it offers the flexibility to adapt to different sewing patterns or designs. The sewing apparatus (121) comprises at least one photoelectric sensor to detect the presence of fabric. In an example embodiment of the invention, instead of photoelectric sensors, reflective sensors, laser sensors, etc., can be used.

[0036] The automatic sewing system (10) comprises a movement mechanism (140) to ensure that the textile product is transported in the sewing assembly (100). Said motion mechanism (140) comprises a robot arm and at least one drive element that enables the movement of said robot arm. Here, DC motors, step motors, linear actuators or gear reducers may be used as drive elements. At least one holding element (141 ) is provided on the movement mechanism (140). Said holding element (141) comprises a glipper system. Said glipper system is a known glipper system in the art and provides compression of the textile product with the fabric placement region underneath. Thus, it is ensured that the fabric is kept stable during transportation to the next sewing stage.

[0037] The automatic sewing system (10) comprises a stacking unit (130) in which the textile product sewn in said sewing unit (120) is kept to be forwarded to the next textile process. Said stacking unit (130) allows the textile products to be kept in a temporary storage area after their sewing process is completed. Thus, it is ensured that the product flow in the production line is organized and the products are stored safely until the next process.

[0038] The automatic sewing system (10) comprises a user interface (400) provided to enable entering data. Said user interface (400) allows operators to enter data regarding the system. This enables various control tasks to be performed, such as setting sewing parameters, starting or stopping processes. In an example embodiment of the invention, a touch screen can be used as the user interface (400).

[0039] The automatic sewing system (10) comprises a control unit (300) that enables the management and optimization of the automatic sewing system (10). In an embodiment of the invention, it is preferable to use a processor such as a microprocessor, CPU, GPU as the control unit (300). The control unit (300) enables acquiring images of a textile product placed in the loading unit (110) by means of the imaging unit (111), generating from the images the dimension information of the textile product and the position information on the loading unit (110). Then, it enables generating the position data of the center point of the textile product from the position information. The control unit (300) compares the dimension information with the size information kept in a memory (200) by means of the imaging unit (111 ) and enables a size data to be generated. The control unit (300) enables adjusting at least one holding element (141) on said movement mechanism (140) according to the size data generated. The control unit (300) enables the textile product to be transported from the loading unit (110) to the sewing unit (120) by means of the movement mechanism (140) after ensuring that the holding element (141) is connected with the textile product by aligning the movement mechanism (140) according to the position of said position data. The control unit (300) enables transportation of the textile product by means of the movement mechanism (140) to said sewing apparatus (121) to ensure that the sewing process is applied to at least one sewing edge to be sewn, and the transportation of the sewn textile product from the sewing unit (120) to the stacking unit (130) by means of the movement mechanism (140). Said control unit (300) is arranged to enable data exchange with said user interface (400). The control unit (300) is also arranged to enable data to be written to and read from the memory (200). Here, the memory (200) may comprise a combination of memories that store data permanently and, if necessary, also temporarily.

[0040] A possible working scenario of the invention is described as follows.

[0041] After placing a new textile product on the loading unit (110) with the front and back parts overlapping, the control unit (300) enables the midpoint of the textile product to be determined based on the dimension and position information obtained from the images. A size data is generated by comparing the dimension information with the size information in memory (200). Afterwards, it is ensured that the movement mechanism (140) is aligned with the loading unit (110) according to the determined position data, and the holding element is connected with the textile (141 ) product. By means of the movement mechanism (140), the textile product is transported to the sewing apparatus (121 ) and the sewing process is applied to the determined sewing edge. In an example embodiment of the system, the number of sewing apparatus (121) is three and these apparatuses are arranged to ensure that the shoulders, right side and left side of the textile product are sewn. After the process is completed, the textile product is transported to the stacking unit (130) and held to be transmitted to the next textile process. Finally, after the step of transporting the textile product from the sewing unit (120) to the stacking unit (130), a status data containing the applied process information is transmitted to the user interface (400). The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the appended claims and cannot be limited to what is described for illustrative purposes in this detailed description. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can produce similar embodiments in the light of what is explained above, without deviating from the main theme of the invention.

[0042] REFERENCE NUMERALS GIVEN IN DRAWING

[0043] 10 Automatic sewing system

[0044] 100 Sewing assembly

[0045] 110 Loading unit

[0046] 111 Imaging unit

[0047] 112 Lighting element

[0048] 120 Sewing unit

[0049] 121 Sewing apparatus

[0050] 130 Stacking unit

[0051] 140 Movement mechanism

[0052] 141 Holding element

[0053] 200 Memory

[0054] 300 Control unit

[0055] 400 User interface

Claims

CLAIMS1. An automatic sewing system (10) for enabling the sewing process to be performed automatically in a sewing unit (100) comprising a loading unit (110) in which a textile product is placed for sewing; a sewing unit (120) comprising at least one sewing apparatus (121) to enable applying a sewing process to the textile product placed in said loading unit (110); a stacking unit (130) in which the textile product sewn in said sewing unit (120) is kept to be forwarded to the next textile process, characterized in that it comprises a movement mechanism (140) to ensure that the textile product is transported in the sewing assembly (100), an imaging unit (111) placed so as to enable said loading unit (110) to be displayed; a control unit (300) arranged such that it enables acquiring images of a textile product placed in the loading unit (110) by means of the imaging unit (111), generating from the images the dimension information of the textile product and the position information on the loading unit (110), generating the position data of the center point of the textile product from the position information, generating a size data as a result of comparing the dimension information with the size information kept in a memory (200), adjusting at least one holding element (141) provided on the movement mechanism (140) according to said size data, connecting the holding element (141 ) with the textile product by aligning the movement mechanism (140) according to the position of said position data, transporting the textile product from the loading unit (110) to the sewing unit (120) by means of the movement mechanism (140), transporting the textile product by means of the movement mechanism (140) to at least one sewing apparatus (121) to ensure that the sewing process is applied to at least one sewing edge to be sewn, transporting the sewn textile product from the sewing unit (120) to the stacking unit (130) by means of the movement mechanism (140).

2. An automatic sewing system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the sewing apparatus (121 ) is provided in the number of sewing edges of the textile product to be sewn.

3. An automatic sewing system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the sewing apparatus (121 ) comprises at least one photoelectric sensor to detect the presence of fabric.

4. An automatic sewing system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the movement mechanism (140) comprises a robot arm and at least one drive element providing the movement of said robotic arm.

5. An automatic sewing system (10) according to Claim 4, characterized in that the control unit (300) is arranged to control the operation of said drive element.

6. An automatic sewing system according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the imaging unit (111 ) is a camera.

7. An automatic sewing system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one lighting element (112) to ensure the illumination of the textile product placed in the loading unit (110).

8. An automatic sewing system (10) according to Claim 7, characterized in that said lighting element (112) is an infrared light.

9. An automatic sewing system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that said holding element (141) comprises a glipper system.

10. An automatic sewing system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a user interface (400) provided to enable entering data.

11. An automatic sewing system (10) according to Claim 10, characterized in that the control unit (300) is arranged to enable data exchange with the user interface (400).

12. An automatic sewing system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the control unit (300) is arranged to enable data to be written to and read from the memory (200).

13. A method performed by a control unit (300) controlling an automatic sewing system (10) for enabling the sewing process to be performed automatically in a sewing unit (100) comprising a loading unit (110) in which a textile product is placed for sewing; a sewing unit (120) comprising at least one sewing apparatus (121) to enable applying a sewing process to the textile product placed in said loading unit (110); a stacking unit (130) in which the textile product sewn in said sewing unit (120) is kept to be forwarded to the next textile process, characterized in that it comprises the steps of:- acquiring images of a textile product placed in the loading unit (110) by means of an imaging unit (111),- generating from the images the dimension information of the textile product and the position information on the loading unit (110),- generating the position data of the center point of the textile product from the position information,- generating a size data as a result of comparing the dimension information with the size information kept in a memory (200),- adjusting at least one holding element (141) provided on the movement mechanism (140) according to said size data,- connecting the holding element (141) with the textile product by aligning the movement mechanism (140) according to the position of said position data,- transporting the textile product from the loading unit (110) to the sewing unit (120) by means of the movement mechanism (140),- transporting the textile product by means of the movement mechanism (140) to at least one sewing apparatus (121) to ensure that the sewing process is applied to at least one sewing edge to be sewn,- transporting the textile product from the sewing unit (120) to the stacking unit (130) by means of the movement mechanism (140).

14. A method according to Claim 13, characterized in that it comprises the step of transmitting to the user interface (400) a status data containing the applied process information after the step of moving the textile product from the sewing unit (120) to the stacking unit (130) by means of the movement mechanism (140).

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