Garment folding machine and method for controlling garment folding machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a garment folding machine. The present invention comprises: a loading step in which a garment is introduced; a lining supply step in which the garment introduced in the loading step is supplied with a lining; a vertical folding step in which the garment is folded by making a folding line along the garment introduction direction after the lining supply step; and a horizontal folding step in which the garment is folded by making a folding line along a direction perpendicular to the garment introduction direction after vertical folding step. The present invention is advantageous in that the folded garment can maintain a constant shape and thickness.

Description

Garment folding machine and method for controlling the garment folding machine

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothing folding machine and a method for controlling the clothing folding machine, and more particularly, to a clothing folding machine and a method for controlling the clothing folding machine capable of holding a frame for folding clothing by supplying a lining, folding clothing using a chain-structured arm, and tying and fixing the clothing with a belt.

[0002]

[0003] Clothing is made of soft materials such as natural or synthetic fibers, and must be folded into an appropriate size and shape for storage and transportation.

[0004] In everyday life, clothing folding is often required, often in large quantities, for storage after washing or for long-term storage during seasonal changes. However, manual folding of clothing wastes time and resources, and if unskilled workers cause the folded garments to misalign in shape and size, additional labor is required for display or storage.

[0005] Accordingly, the need for automatic folding machines that can quickly and uniformly perform garment folding operations has gradually increased.

[0006] Regarding a conventional clothing folding machine, Korean Publication No. KR 10-2023-0063685A discloses a structure that reduces the overall number of bars for folding clothing and the number of motors for driving them, and simplifies the movement path of the folding arm to reduce the overall volume of the clothing folding machine.

[0007] At this time, clothing such as shirts are usually displayed in stores in multiple layers and sold to buyers, so multiple shirts must be able to maintain a certain shape.

[0008] Since consumers decide whether to purchase a shirt on display after checking the texture of the fabric, the design of the shirt, and the sewing condition, if the folds of the displayed shirts are irregular or uneven, it can reduce consumers' desire to purchase.

[0009] In addition, when folding clothes at home or in a laundry facility, if the folded clothes do not have a consistent shape or do not maintain their volume, consumer satisfaction with the folded clothes decreases, and there is a problem that the folded clothes are difficult to transport and store.

[0010] Therefore, in order to maintain a certain shape when folding a garment such as a shirt, it is necessary to place an inner lining on the inside of the garment to support the folded garment.

[0011] However, there is a problem in that the clothing folding machine disclosed in the above-mentioned prior art only discloses a function for folding loaded clothing, and does not disclose a function for maintaining the shape of folded clothing.

[0012] In addition, the clothing folding machine disclosed in the above-mentioned prior art only discloses a structure for folding clothing, and therefore has a limitation in that it cannot provide satisfaction to the user because the folded state of the clothing becomes disturbed or unfolds again when moving or unloading the clothing.

[0013]

[0014] Clothing is made of soft materials such as natural or synthetic fibers, and must be folded into an appropriate size and shape for storage and transportation.

[0015] In everyday life, clothing folding is often required, often in large quantities, for storage after washing or for long-term storage during seasonal changes. However, manual folding of clothing wastes time and resources, and if unskilled workers cause the folded garments to misalign in shape and size, additional labor is required for display or storage.

[0016] Accordingly, the need for automatic folding machines that can quickly and uniformly perform garment folding operations has gradually increased.

[0017] Regarding a conventional clothing folding machine, Korean Publication No. KR 10-2023-0063685A discloses a structure that reduces the overall number of bars for folding clothing and the number of motors for driving them, and simplifies the movement path of the folding arm to reduce the overall volume of the clothing folding machine.

[0018] At this time, clothing such as shirts are usually displayed in stores in multiple layers and sold to buyers, so multiple shirts must be able to maintain a certain shape.

[0019] Since consumers decide whether to purchase a shirt on display after checking the texture of the fabric, the design of the shirt, and the sewing condition, if the folds of the displayed shirts are irregular or uneven, it can reduce consumers' desire to purchase.

[0020] In addition, when folding clothes at home or in a laundry facility, if the folded clothes do not have a consistent shape or do not maintain their volume, consumer satisfaction with the folded clothes decreases, and there is a problem that the folded clothes are difficult to transport and store.

[0021] Therefore, in order to maintain a certain shape when folding a garment such as a shirt, it is necessary to place an inner lining on the inside of the garment to support the folded garment.

[0022] However, there is a problem in that the clothing folding machine disclosed in the above-mentioned prior art only discloses a function for folding loaded clothing, and does not disclose a function for maintaining the shape of folded clothing.

[0023] In addition, the clothing folding machine disclosed in the above-mentioned prior art only discloses a structure for folding clothing, and therefore has a limitation in that it cannot provide satisfaction to the user because the folded state of the clothing becomes disturbed or unfolds again when moving or unloading the clothing.

[0024]

[0025] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the garment folding machine according to the present invention can pack the garment by supplying the inner lining to the garment, folding it, and tying it with a band.

[0026] Specifically, it may include a frame portion forming an external skeleton; a loading portion into which clothing is introduced; a lining supply module for supplying lining to the clothing introduced into the loading portion; a folding portion for folding the clothing supplied with the lining; and a banding portion for placing a band around the perimeter of the clothing folded by the folding portion.

[0027] At this time, the folding part may include a first folding part that transports the clothing introduced into the loading part; and a second folding part that folds the clothing transported through the first folding part.

[0028] In addition, the folding part may include a guide arm that is extended in length to contact and support the clothing; and a folding bar that folds the clothing by a rotational movement.

[0029] Meanwhile, in order to achieve the above-described purpose, a control method of a garment folding machine according to the present invention may include a loading step in which garments are introduced; a lining supply step in which lining is supplied to the garments introduced in the loading step; a vertical folding step in which, after the lining supply step, the garments are folded by creating a folding line along the direction in which the garments are introduced; and a horizontal folding step in which, after the vertical folding step, the garments are folded by creating a folding line along a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the garments are introduced.

[0030] At this time, in the horizontal folding step, the clothing can be folded using the folding line of the inner paper as the reference line.

[0031] Additionally, in the above-described horizontal folding step, the guide arm is extended and then moved downward to press the inner surface, and the folding bar is rotated to turn the garment.

[0032] Meanwhile, the control method of the clothing folding machine according to the present invention may further include a bending step of tying the folded clothing in the horizontal folding step with a band.

[0033] At this time, in the bending step, the band paper can be wrapped around the clothing along a direction intersecting the folding line of the inner paper.

[0034] Additionally, in the bending step, the band can be wound around the clothing and then the band can be joined.

[0035] Meanwhile, the control method of the clothing folding machine according to the present invention may further include an unloading step of transporting the clothing with the band tied in the bending step.

[0036] In addition, the control method of the clothing folding machine according to the present invention may further include a bottom folding step of folding the clothing by creating a folding line along a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the clothing is introduced, when the length of the clothing introduced is greater than a predetermined length.

[0037]

[0038] As described above, according to the garment folding machine and the method for controlling the garment folding machine according to the present invention, when folding garments that are easy to wrinkle or sag, such as sweaters, shirts, and knits, by supplying an inner lining on the garment, there is an effect of maintaining the shape of the folded garment in a constant state while the inner lining is secured.

[0039] Additionally, when used at home, it has the effect of increasing consumer satisfaction with folded clothing by maintaining the shape of the folded clothing in a consistent manner.

[0040] Additionally, when used in laundry facilities, it has the effect of facilitating the transportation and storage of folded clothes by maintaining the shape of the folded clothes in a consistent manner.

[0041] Additionally, it has the effect of minimizing the creases that may occur when folding clothing by maintaining the shape of the folded clothing in a consistent manner.

[0042] In addition, since the lining is supplied to the garment after the garment is loaded, and the garment is folded after the lining is supplied, there is an effect that can automate the folding of the garment and the supply of the lining.

[0043] In addition, the folding arm folds the clothing when folding horizontally and guides the folding line of the clothing when folding vertically, thereby reducing the overall number of bars for folding the clothing and the number of motors for driving them, and simplifying the movement path of the folding arm, thereby reducing the overall volume of the clothing folding machine.

[0044] Additionally, the folding arm has the effect of folding the hem of clothing longer than a certain length to a uniform size.

[0045] In addition, while the garment is being loaded or unloaded, the length of the guide arm and the folding arm are reduced, thereby removing obstacles in the space where the garment is being transported, thereby enabling automatic loading or unloading of the garment.

[0046] In addition, there is an effect that can automate the folding of garments and the supply of lining by supplying lining to the garments after the garments are loaded and performing the folding of the garments after the lining is supplied.

[0047] Additionally, it provides a packaging effect that maintains the folded shape by banding the folded garment with a band, and has the effect of giving the user a sense of luxury.

[0048]

[0049] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are drawings for explaining the basic configuration of a clothing folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining a loading unit in a clothing folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a transport unit in a clothing folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining an unloading and banding section in a garment folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] FIGS. 6 to 16 are drawings for explaining a lining supply module in a garment folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining a lining used in a garment folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] FIGS. 18 to 23 are drawings for explaining a folding unit in a clothing folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] FIGS. 24 to 37 are drawings for explaining a banding unit and a band paper supply unit in a clothing folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] FIGS. 38a and 38b are block diagrams for explaining a control configuration in a garment folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figures 39a to 39c are flowcharts for explaining a control method of a clothing folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] FIGS. 40 to 53 are drawings for explaining the order in which clothes are folded according to a control method of a clothes folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] FIG. 54 is a drawing for explaining clothes folded by a clothes folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0061]

[0062] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0063] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0064] When describing the present invention, terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components. However, these components may not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component could be referred to as the "second component," and similarly, the second component could also be referred to as the "first component."

[0065] The term "and / or" may include any combination of multiple related listed items or any one of multiple related listed items.

[0066] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it can be understood that it is directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components in between. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it can be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0067] The terminology used in this application is solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions may include plural expressions, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0068] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, and can be understood as not excluding in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0069] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries, such as those defined in the present application, may be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and, unless explicitly defined herein, may not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense.

[0070] In addition, the following examples are provided to more completely explain to a person having average knowledge in the art, and the shapes and sizes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clearer explanation.

[0071]

[0072] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are drawings illustrating a basic configuration of a garment folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a loading unit in a garment folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a conveying unit in a garment folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating an unloading and banding unit in a garment folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 6 to 16 are drawings illustrating a lining supply module in a garment folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 17 is a drawing illustrating lining used in a garment folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 18 to 23 are drawings illustrating a folding unit in a garment folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 24 to 37 are drawings illustrating a banding unit and a band supply unit in a garment folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Hereinafter, a clothing folding machine (1) according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 37.

[0074] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 37, a clothing folding machine (1) according to the present invention includes a frame portion (100) that functions as an external skeleton.

[0075] The frame part (100) is arranged on the outer edge side of the clothing folding machine (1) to define the minimum operating space of the clothing folding machine (1) and stably support various parts constituting the clothing folding machine (1).

[0076] In more detail, the frame portion (100) includes a lower plate (120) and a vertical frame (140).

[0077] For reference, the clothing folding machine (1) according to the present embodiment can define the direction based on the state in which the frame part (100) is erected on the ground. For example, the direction in which clothing is introduced can be referred to as the front or front based on the internal operating space surrounded by the frame part (100) and its virtual vertical line, and the direction opposite to the front or front based on the internal operating space can be referred to as the rear or back. In addition, when looking at the direction in which clothing is introduced from the internal operating space, the right direction can be referred to as the right, and the left direction can be referred to as the left. In addition, when the clothing folding machine (1) is erected on the ground, the direction closer to the ground can be referred to as the lower side, and the direction farther from the ground can be referred to as the upper side.

[0078] The lower plate (120) can be horizontally placed at the bottom of the garment folding machine (1), and the lower operating space of the garment folding machine (1) can be defined by the lower plate (120) while supporting the garment folding machine (1) from the floor surface (ground).

[0079] The vertical frame (140) can be positioned vertically upward from the lower plate (120).

[0080] The vertical frame (140) includes a pair of vertical frames arranged in the front and a pair of vertical frames arranged opposite to the vertical frames and defining a rear operating space of the garment folding machine (1).

[0081] Meanwhile, a support plate (590) may be coupled to the upper side of the vertical frame (140). A loading unit (200), a transport unit (300), an unloading unit (400), a folding unit (500), and a paper supply module (600) may be installed on the support plate (590).

[0082] Accordingly, a space can be formed between the lower plate (120) and the support plate (590). A banding portion (800) and a band supply portion (900) can be placed in this space.

[0083] Clothing can be folded in the space above the support plate (590), and unloaded in the space below the support plate (590). That is, clothing can be folded while passing through the first conveyor (330) and the second conveyor (330) above the support plate (590), and at least a portion of the clothing that has passed through the second conveyor (330) can be placed on the support plate (590). In addition, clothing folded above the support plate (590) can be transported downward by the third conveyor (410) and unloaded.

[0084] A finishing cover (not shown) can be stably attached to the outer surface of the frame portion (100), and the finishing cover forms the exterior of the garment folding machine (1) and serves to protect the components arranged inside. In addition, the front portion of the finishing cover may be provided with an input portion (not shown) for inputting a control command from a user, a display portion (1200) for visually conveying information on the operating status of the garment folding machine (1) to the user, and an alarm portion (1300) for audibly conveying information on the operating status of the garment folding machine (1) to the user.

[0085] In this way, by providing the frame part (100), the transport part (300) to be described later is supported so that the folding function of the clothing can be smoothly performed, thereby saving the required space and reducing the overall volume of the clothing folding machine (1).

[0086]

[0087] Meanwhile, the clothing folding machine (1) includes a loading unit (200), a conveying unit (300), an unloading unit (400), a folding unit (500), a lining supply module (600), a banding unit (800), and a banding supply unit (900).

[0088] The loading section (200) performs the function of loading clothing. The loading section (200) functions to load clothing loaded along the loading plate (210) onto the transfer section (300).

[0089] Here, clothing refers to upper garments made of natural or synthetic fibers that can be worn by humans, as well as lower garments or any article that can be folded into a desired size and thickness using a clothing folding machine (1), such as towels or blankets.

[0090] The loading section (200) includes a loading plate (210), a guide plate (220), a loading conveyor (230), a roller (240), a loading conveyor motor (ML), a clothing input detection sensor (SL1), and a clothing length calculation sensor (SL2).

[0091] The loading plate (210) may function to guide clothing into the housing (not shown). For example, the loading plate (210) may be in the form of a plate having a curved surface at the front end. With this configuration, when clothing is placed on the loading plate (210), the rear end of the clothing may be lowered by gravity, and the clothing may be prevented from becoming wrinkled as it gently lowers along the curved surface of the loading plate (210).

[0092] The guide plate (220) may perform a function of guiding the sleeve portion of the garment to fold during the process of the garment being loaded. For example, the guide plates (220) may be provided as a pair and may be arranged on both sides of the rear of the loading plate (210), and may be arranged lower than the rear of the loading plate (210). The guide plates (220) may be formed in a plate shape that becomes wider from the front end to the rear end. In this case, the guide plates (220) may become wider toward the inside of the loading plate (210). That is, the pair of guide plates (220) may spread out in a shape in which the gap between them becomes narrower.

[0093] With this configuration, when the garment is placed on the loading plate (210), the sleeve of the garment hangs down from the loading plate (210), and when the garment moves backward along the loading plate (210), the sleeve of the garment can be folded toward the inside of the garment by coming into contact with the guide plate (220).

[0094] The loading conveyor (230) can perform the function of transporting clothing placed on the loading plate (210) to the folding unit (500). The loading conveyor (230) can be connected to a loading conveyor motor (ML) to receive driving power.

[0095] For example, the loading conveyor (230) includes a belt and a conveyor shaft, and the conveyor shaft can be connected to a loading conveyor motor (ML) through a gear.

[0096] When the loading conveyor motor (ML) is operated, the driving force of the loading conveyor motor (ML) is transmitted to the conveyor shaft to rotate, and the belt of the loading conveyor (230) circulates according to the rotation of the conveyor shaft to transport clothing.

[0097] The loading conveyor (230) may be provided on the side plate (310) described below. The loading conveyor (230) may be provided to be vertically movable on the side plate (310). For example, the loading conveyor (230) includes a loading conveyor movement motor (MLE) and a rack gear (235). When the loading conveyor movement motor (MLE) operates, the loading conveyor (230) may be vertically moved along the rack gear (235). With this configuration, the loading conveyor (230) may adjust the gap with the loading plate (210) depending on the thickness of the clothing.

[0098] Meanwhile, in the present invention, the loading conveyor (230) may be placed on the upper side of the loading plate (210). Then, the belt of the loading conveyor (230) may contact the upper surface of the clothing placed on the loading plate (210), and when the loading conveyor motor (ML) is operated, the clothing may be transported to the rear of the clothing folding machine (1).

[0099] Meanwhile, a clothing insertion detection sensor (SL1) may be placed on the loading plate (210). The clothing insertion detection sensor (SL1) can detect that clothing is placed on the loading plate (210) and introduced into the housing (not shown). For example, the clothing insertion detection sensor (SL1) is a digital sensor that detects whether clothing (C) exists within an effective detection range, and outputs an ON signal when clothing (C) exists, and outputs an OFF signal when clothing (C) does not exist. An embodiment according to the present invention is preferably a non-contact IR (Infrared Ray) sensor, but is not limited thereto.

[0100] With this configuration, when clothing is loaded, the clothing loading detection sensor (SL1) detects that clothing is present on the loading plate (210) and transmits this to the control unit (1000), and the control unit (1000) determines that clothing has been loaded into the clothing folding machine (1) and can operate the loading conveyor motor (ML). Accordingly, the loading conveyor (230) can rotate to transport the clothing into the housing (not shown) of the clothing folding machine (1).

[0101] Meanwhile, the loading plate (210) may further be equipped with a roller (240). The roller (240) may be rotatably coupled to the loading plate (210). The roller (240) may be positioned vertically below the loading conveyor (230). When clothing is placed on the loading plate (210), the roller (240) may come into contact with the lower surface of the clothing.

[0102] With this configuration, when the clothing moves along the loading plate (210) toward the rear of the loading plate (210), it can autonomously rotate while making contact with the lower surface of the clothing, thereby reducing friction between the clothing and the loading plate (210). Furthermore, when the clothing is transported in a state of being pressed up and down by the loading conveyor (230), the roller (240) can rotate according to the movement of the clothing, thereby helping to transport the clothing smoothly and preventing the clothing from being damaged during the transport process.

[0103] Meanwhile, a clothing length calculation sensor (SL2) may be arranged on the loading plate (210). The clothing length calculation sensor (SL2) may detect that the rear end of the clothing has passed over the clothing length calculation sensor (SL2) and calculate the length of the clothing. For example, the clothing length calculation sensor (SL2) is a digital sensor that detects whether clothing (C) exists within an effective detection range, outputs an ON signal when clothing (C) passes, and outputs an OFF signal after the rear end of the clothing (C) passes. An embodiment according to the present invention is preferably a non-contact IR (Infrared Ray) sensor, but is not limited thereto.

[0104] The process of calculating the length of clothing will be described later.

[0105]

[0106] The transport unit (300) transports clothing introduced through the loading unit (200) and performs the function of folding the hem of long clothing.

[0107] The conveying unit (300) is placed inside the housing (not shown) and includes a side plate (310), a first conveyor (320), and a second conveyor (330).

[0108] Specifically, the transport unit (300) can fold clothes while transporting them by the rotation (circulation) of the first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330).

[0109] The first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330) may be coupled to the side plate (310). For example, the side plates (310) may be formed in a flat shape and may be provided as a pair and arranged to face each other. A loading plate (210), a guide plate (220), a loading conveyor (230), a first conveyor (320), and a second conveyor (330) may be coupled between the pair of side plates (310). At this time, the loading conveyor (230) may be coupled to the side plate (310) so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and the first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330) may be coupled to the side plate (310) so as to be rotatably movable.

[0110] A guide rail (313) may be provided on each inner surface of a pair of side plates (310) facing each other. At this time, the guide rail (313) may be arranged along the direction of gravity. The guide rail (313) may be coupled to a rail receiving portion formed on both sides of the loading conveyor (230). With this configuration, the loading conveyor (230) can move in a straight line in the up-and-down direction along the guide rail (313).

[0111] Meanwhile, the side plate (310) may be provided to be linearly movable in the forward and backward directions within the housing (not shown). With this configuration, when the garment folding machine (1) is used, the side plate (310) can be moved to the front of the housing (not shown) to expose the loading section (200) to the outside of the housing (not shown), and when the garment folding machine (1) is not used, the side plate (310) can be moved to the rear of the housing (not shown) to reduce the overall volume.

[0112] The first conveyor (320) can perform the function of transporting clothing that has passed through the loading section (200) from the upper side to the lower side in the direction of gravity. The first conveyor (320) can be connected to the first conveyor motor (MC1) and receive driving force provided by the first conveyor motor (MC1).

[0113] For example, the first conveyor (320) includes a conveyor shaft (321) and a belt (322), and the conveyor shaft (321) can be connected to the first conveyor motor (MC1) via a gear. At this time, when the first conveyor motor (MC1) is operated, the driving force of the first conveyor motor (MC1) is transmitted to the conveyor shaft (321) to rotate, and the belt (322) of the first conveyor (320) can circulate and transport clothes according to the rotation of the conveyor shaft (321).

[0114] Meanwhile, the first conveyor (320) may be positioned at the rear lower side of the rear end of the loading plate (210). The first conveyor (320) may be positioned to be inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the ground. For example, the first conveyor (320) may be positioned to be inclined downward from the front end toward the rear.

[0115] The first conveyor (320) can be rotated so that the upper surface of the belt (322) moves from the front to the rear, and the lower surface of the belt (322) moves from the rear to the front. In addition, clothing can be placed on the upper surface of the belt (322) of the first conveyor (320) and transported.

[0116] With this configuration, when the first conveyor motor (MC1) is operated, the first conveyor (320) can transport the clothes that have passed through the loading plate (210) to the lower rear side.

[0117] Meanwhile, the first conveyor motor (MC1) can start operating when the clothing input detection sensor (SL1) detects clothing. For example, when the clothing input detection sensor (SL1) begins to detect the presence of clothing, it transmits a signal regarding the presence of clothing to the control unit (1000), and the control unit (1000) receiving this determines that clothing has been input into the clothing folding machine (1) and can operate the first conveyor motor (MC1). Accordingly, the first conveyor (320) can rotate and transport the clothing toward the lower rear.

[0118] Meanwhile, a first conveyor sensor (SC1) may be placed at a predetermined position of the first conveyor (320). The first conveyor sensor (SC1) may detect that clothing is placed on the first conveyor (320) and passes through a predetermined position. For example, the first conveyor sensor (SC1) is a digital sensor that detects whether clothing (C) exists within an effective detection range, and outputs an ON signal when clothing (C) exists, and outputs an OFF signal when clothing (C) does not exist. An embodiment according to the present invention is preferably a non-contact IR (Infrared Ray) sensor, but is not limited thereto.

[0119] With this configuration, when clothes are conveyed by the first conveyor (320), the first conveyor sensor (SC1) detects that the clothes are present at a predetermined position on the first conveyor (320) and transmits this to the control unit (1000), and the control unit (1000) determines that the clothes have passed the predetermined position and can operate the second conveyor motor (MC2). At this time, the control unit (1000) can operate the second conveyor motor (MC2) immediately after receiving information from the first conveyor sensor (SC1), as well as operate the second conveyor motor (MC2) after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving information from the first conveyor sensor (SC1). With this configuration, clothes that have passed the first conveyor (320) can be conveyed by the second conveyor (330).

[0120] The second conveyor (330) can perform the function of transporting clothing that has passed through the first conveyor (320). The second conveyor (330) is connected to the second conveyor motor (MC2) and can receive driving force provided by the second conveyor motor (MC2).

[0121] For example, the second conveyor (330) includes a conveyor shaft (331) and a belt (332), and the conveyor shaft (331) can be connected to the second conveyor motor (MC2) via a gear. At this time, when the second conveyor motor (MC2) is operated, the driving force of the second conveyor motor (MC2) is transmitted to the conveyor shaft (331) to rotate, and the belt (332) of the second conveyor (330) can circulate and transport clothes according to the rotation of the conveyor shaft (331).

[0122] Meanwhile, the second conveyor (330) may be arranged below the first conveyor (320). The second conveyor (330) may be provided to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground, and the angle may be changed by the rotation of the second conveyor (330). Specifically, the second conveyor (330) may be rotated around the conveyor shaft (331) arranged at the front among a pair of conveyor shafts (331) as a rotation axis, and the rear end of the second conveyor (330) may be rotated in an arc. Accordingly, the rear end of the second conveyor (330) may be height-changeable.

[0123] For example, the second conveyor (330) may include a rotational drive gear (333) and a rotational driven gear (334). The rotational drive gear (333) is connected to a shaft of a second conveyor movement motor (MCR) to be described later and rotates when the second conveyor movement motor (MCR) operates. The rotational driven gear (334) meshes with the rotational drive gear (333) and is coupled to the conveyor shaft (331) so that it can rotate in conjunction with the rotational drive gear (333) when it rotates.

[0124] The second conveyor (330) may be provided so that its rotation direction (circulation direction) can be switched. That is, the transport direction of the clothing can be switched according to the rotation direction of the second conveyor motor (MC2).

[0125] When the second conveyor motor (MC2) rotates in one direction (hereinafter referred to as “forward direction”), the second conveyor (330) can be rotated so that the upper surface of the belt (332) moves from the rear to the front, and the lower surface of the belt (332) moves from the front to the rear. Then, clothes can be placed on the upper surface of the belt (332) and transported. With this configuration, the second conveyor (330) can transport clothes that have passed through the first conveyor (320) forward.

[0126] In contrast, when the second conveyor motor (MC2) rotates in a direction opposite to the above-described one direction (hereinafter, referred to as a “reverse direction”), the second conveyor (330) can be rotated so that the upper surface of the belt (332) moves from the front to the rear, and the lower surface of the belt (332) moves from the rear to the front. Then, clothes can be placed on the upper surface of the belt (332) and transported. With this configuration, the second conveyor (330) can transport clothes backward.

[0127] Meanwhile, the second conveyor motor (MC2) can start operating when the first conveyor sensor (SC1) detects clothing. For example, when the first conveyor sensor (SC1) begins to detect the presence of clothing, it transmits a signal regarding the presence of clothing to the control unit (1000), and the control unit (1000) receiving the signal determines that the clothing is being transported toward the second conveyor (330) and can operate the second conveyor motor (MC2). Accordingly, the second conveyor (330) can rotate and transport the clothing that has passed through the first conveyor (320). At this time, the second conveyor motor (MC2) can rotate in the forward direction and transport the clothing that has passed through the first conveyor (320) toward the front of the clothing folding machine (1).

[0128] Meanwhile, the speed at which the second conveyor (330) transports the garments may be faster than or equal to the speed at which the first conveyor (320) transports the garments. This configuration has the effect of preventing the garments from becoming wrinkled during the transport process.

[0129] Meanwhile, a second conveyor sensor (SC2) may be placed at a predetermined position (hereinafter, referred to as a "direction change position") of the second conveyor (330). The second conveyor sensor (SC2) may detect that clothing is placed on the second conveyor (330) and passes through the predetermined position.

[0130] With this configuration, when clothes are conveyed by the second conveyor (320), the second conveyor sensor (SC2) detects that the clothes are present at a predetermined position on the second conveyor (330) and transmits this to the control unit (1000), and the control unit (1000) determines that the clothes have passed the predetermined position and can change the rotation direction of the second conveyor motor (MC2). At this time, the control unit (1000) can change the rotation direction of the second conveyor motor (MC2) immediately after receiving information from the second conveyor sensor (SC2), and can also change the rotation direction of the second conveyor motor (MC2) after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving information from the second conveyor sensor (SC2). With this configuration, clothes that were being conveyed forward by the second conveyor (330) can be conveyed to the rear of the clothes folding machine (1).

[0131]

[0132] The unloading unit (400) can adjust the position of the clothing transferred through the transfer unit (300) so that horizontal and vertical folding can be performed by the folding unit (500). In addition, once the folding of the clothing is completed, the clothing can be transferred.

[0133] For example, the unloading unit (400) includes a third conveyor (410) that transports clothing and a third conveyor motor (MU) that provides power to the third conveyor (410). For example, when the third conveyor motor (MU) is operated, the third conveyor (410) can move folded clothing to a position that is easily accessible to a user's hand. At this time, when the third conveyor (410) is operated while the third conveyor (410) is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground, the third conveyor (410) can move the folded clothing to the unloading plate (440).

[0134] The unloading plate (440) can be horizontally arranged in the lower operating space defined by the lower plate (120), and a plate movement motor (MU2) that provides power to the unloading plate (440) can be installed. When the plate movement motor (MU2) is operated, the unloading plate (440) can be moved horizontally to a position easily accessible by the user's hand, and can be moved to protrude outward from the garment folding machine (1). That is, when the plate movement motor (MU2) is operated, the unloading plate (440) is pulled outward from the garment folding machine (1), and when the plate movement motor (MU2) is operated in the opposite direction, it is moved into the interior of the garment folding machine (1) and returned to its original position.

[0135]

[0136] Referring to FIG. 5, the third conveyor (410) may perform a function of transporting clothing that has passed through the first conveyor (320) and / or the second conveyor (330). The third conveyor (410) may be connected to the third conveyor motor (MU) and may receive driving force provided by the third conveyor motor (MU).

[0137] The third conveyor (410) can land clothes brought in through the transfer unit (300). Clothes can be placed on the third conveyor (410), and the first guide arm (520), the second guide arm (530), the third guide arm (540), the first folding bar (560), the second folding bar (570), and the third folding bar (580) can be operated to fold the clothes.

[0138] The third conveyor (410) is provided to transport clothes in the front-back direction. For example, the third conveyor (410) includes a conveyor installation part (411), a conveyor support body (412), conveyor shafts (413, 414), a conveyor belt (415), and a third conveyor motor (MU). When the third conveyor motor (MU) operates, the conveyor shafts (413, 414) rotate, and the conveyor belt (415) circulates to transport clothes. That is, the third conveyor (410) is circulated by having the conveyor belt (415) connected to the first conveyor shaft (413) and the second conveyor shaft (414). At least one such conveyor belt (415) may be installed, and for example, may be formed as a pair spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction by a predetermined interval, and a banding part (800) to be described later may be arranged between them.

[0139] The conveyor support (412) supports between the first conveyor shaft (413) and the second conveyor shaft (414), and the first conveyor shaft (413) and the second conveyor shaft (414) are rotatably installed. The conveyor support (412) is arranged inside the conveyor belt (415), and some of the conveyor support may also be arranged on both sides of the conveyor belt (415). The conveyor support (412) may be composed of a plurality of plates and blocks for fixing between parts, and a third conveyor motor (MU) and a bending part (800) to be described later may be installed. In addition, the conveyor support (412) may be rotatably coupled to the support plate (590).

[0140] The conveyor installation part (411) is coupled to the support plate (590). Specifically, the conveyor installation part (411) is fixedly coupled by being attached to the lower surface of the support plate (590), and the conveyor support body (412) is rotatably coupled thereto. In addition, a conveyor rotation motor (MU1) to be described later may be installed on the conveyor installation part (411).

[0141] The third conveyor motor (MU) is connected to at least one of the first conveyor shaft (413) and the second conveyor shaft (414) and can drive rotation of at least one of them. For example, as shown in the drawing, the third conveyor motor (MU) is installed on the conveyor support (412) and rotates the second conveyor shaft (414), and the conveyor belt (415) connected to the second conveyor shaft (414) and the first conveyor shaft (413) also rotate.

[0142] In addition, the unloading unit (400) may include a conveyor rotation unit (420) so that the third conveyor (410) is arranged parallel to the ground or inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground to perform various functions. That is, the third conveyor (410) may be rotatably coupled to a support plate (590) and may include a conveyor rotation unit (420) that rotates the third conveyor (410) and a conveyor support unit (430) that supports the third conveyor (410) when the third conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground.

[0143] The conveyor rotation unit (420) rotates the third conveyor (410), and the third conveyor (410) can be arranged parallel to the ground or rotated on the lower operating space to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground. This conveyor rotation unit (420) is rotatably coupled to the frame portion (100), so that clothes can be folded or banded in the upper operating space, and clothes can be unloaded in the lower operating space or band paper (B) can be supplied to the banding portion (800). That is, the clothes folding machine (1) can fold or band clothes on the upper operating space when the third conveyor (410) is arranged parallel to the support plate (590). And, the clothing folding machine (1) can supply band paper (B) to the banding unit (800) or unload clothing on the lower operating space when the third conveyor (410) is rotated and the third conveyor (410) is inclinedly arranged on the lower side of the support plate (590).

[0144] For example, the conveyor rotation unit (420) may include a conveyor rotation motor (MU1), a conveyor driving gear (421), and a conveyor driven gear (420a).

[0145] The conveyor rotation motor (MU1) is fixed to the conveyor installation part (411) and has a conveyor drive gear (421). The conveyor support (412) has a conveyor driven gear (420a) that meshes with the conveyor drive gear (421).

[0146] Accordingly, when the conveyor rotation motor (MU1) operates, the conveyor drive gear (421) and the conveyor driven gear (420a) rotate, and the conveyor support (412) rotates. At this time, the center of rotation of the conveyor support (412) may coincide with the rotation axis of the first conveyor shaft (413).

[0147] Here, the frame part (100) may be provided with a conveyor slope support member (121) so that the third conveyor (410) can be positioned at a specific position when the third conveyor (410) rotates on the lower operating space by the conveyor rotation unit (420). Here, the specific position may be a position where the entrance of the later-described inlet guide (813) is arranged to face the exit of the outlet guide (940). In this way, the conveyor slope support member (121) can limit the rotation angle of the third conveyor (410).

[0148] Referring to FIGS. 24 to 37, the conveyor incline support (121) is installed on the lower plate (120), but is installed at a position spaced apart from the band supply unit (900) to be described later. The conveyor incline support (121) has a support incline surface (121e) on which the rotated third conveyor (410) is supported. For example, the third conveyor (410) has an incline support contact surface (831b) that is parallel to a reference surface on which clothing is placed, and when the third conveyor (410) rotates and is supported by the conveyor incline support (121), the incline support contact surface (831b) may come into contact with the support incline surface (121e). As the third conveyor (410) rotates until the incline support contact surface (831b) comes into contact with the support incline surface (121e), the conveyor is positioned at a specific position and is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground.

[0149] For example, the conveyor slope support (121) may include a support body (121a), an elastic body (121c), and a support member (121d).

[0150] The support body (121a) may be formed in a block shape and installed on the lower plate (120), and may have a support inclined surface (121e) formed so that the upper side slopes downward as it goes forward. In addition, the support body (121a) may be provided with a support member insertion groove (121b) formed by being sunken in the upper side.

[0151] The support member (121d) is formed in a block shape and inserted into the support member insertion groove (121b) with an elastic body (121c) in between and is arranged at an angle. The support member (121d) may have a surface opposite to the surface facing the support member insertion groove (121b) as a support slope surface (121e). When the support member (121d) is inserted into the support member insertion groove (121b), a portion is inserted into the support member insertion groove (121b) before the elastic body (121c) is compressed, and the remainder is positioned to protrude from the upper surface of the support body (121a).

[0152] The elastic body (121c) supports the support member (121d) at one end and supports the bottom surface of the support member insertion groove (121b) at the other end.

[0153] At this time, a conveyor incline detection unit (S2) is installed on either the support slope surface (121e) of the support member (121d) or the surface facing the bottom surface of the support member insertion groove (121b). The conveyor incline detection unit (S2) may be a sensor or switch that detects whether the third conveyor (410) comes into contact with the conveyor incline support unit (121). For example, when the third conveyor (410) is supported by the conveyor incline detection unit (S2) and compresses the elastic body (121c), the conveyor incline detection unit (S2) may be switched on and output a signal to the control unit (1000), and the control unit (1000) may determine that the third conveyor (410) comes into contact with the conveyor incline support unit (121). And, when the third conveyor (410) rotates again and is separated from the conveyor incline support member (121), the support member (121d) is separated from the bottom surface of the support member insertion groove (121b) by the restoring force of the elastic body (121c), and the conveyor incline detection member (S2) is switched off.

[0154] Meanwhile, a conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3) is installed on either the conveyor installation unit (411) or the conveyor support body (412). The conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3) is installed to rotate the third conveyor (410) until it is parallel to the ground, and may be a sensor or a switch. For example, the conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3) may be a switch that is pressed when the third conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground, and may be turned on to output a signal to the control unit (1000). The control unit (1000) may determine that the third conveyor (410) has rotated until it is parallel to the ground, and may stop the operation of the supply roller drive motor (MS).

[0155] In addition, the conveyor support unit (430) supports the third conveyor (410) and distributes the weight of the third conveyor (410) when the third conveyor (410) is arranged parallel to the support plate (590). That is, when the third conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground, it is supported by the conveyor installation part (411) and the conveyor support unit (430), the load is distributed, and it can be stably positioned on the support plate (590).

[0156] The conveyor support unit (430) is installed on the support plate (590) and may include a bracket movement motor (MU3) and a support bracket (431). The support bracket (431) is movably coupled to the support plate (590) to support the third conveyor (410) or be separated from the third conveyor (410) when the bracket movement motor (MU3) operates. For example, the support bracket (431) may be provided with a rack gear that meshes with a pinion of the bracket movement motor (MU3) so as to be movably coupled to the support plate (590) in the forward-backward direction. The support bracket (431) is provided with a rack gear on one side in the forward-backward direction, and the other side in the forward-backward direction is inserted between the second conveyor shaft (414) and an inlet guide (813) to be described later according to the movement of the support bracket (431).

[0157] When the bracket movement motor (MU3) operates in one direction while the third conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground, the support bracket (431) moves rearward to support the second conveyor shaft (414). At this time, the support bracket (431) supports the lower side between a pair of conveyor belts (415) among the second conveyor shafts (414) and supports the second conveyor shaft (414) upward. Conversely, when the bracket movement motor (MU3) operates in the other direction, the support bracket (431) moves forward to be separated from the second conveyor shaft (414), and the third conveyor (410) becomes rotatable by the conveyor rotation unit (420).

[0158]

[0159] Referring to FIGS. 18 to 23, the folding unit (500) performs the function of folding clothing introduced through the transport unit (300).

[0160] More specifically, the folding unit (500) includes a first guide arm (520), a second guide arm (530), a third guide arm (540), a first folding bar (560), a second folding bar (570), a third folding bar (580), and a support plate (590) to fold clothing that has passed through the conveying unit (300) into a certain size and shape.

[0161] The guide arms (520, 530, 540) may be arranged on the front side of the garment folding machine (1). Specifically, the guide arms (520, 530, 540) may be arranged in pairs in parallel on the front side of the garment folding machine (1). For example, the guide arms (520, 530, 540) may include a first guide arm (520) arranged on the left side of the front or rear of the garment folding machine (1), a second guide arm (530) arranged on the right side of the front or rear of the garment folding machine (1), and a third guide arm (540) arranged on the left or right side of the garment folding machine (1).

[0162] The first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530) can move linearly along the direction in which the garment is introduced (hereinafter, referred to as the "first direction") to push and fold the garment. Here, the linear movement may mean moving while extending in length from the front of the garment folding machine (1) toward the rear along the first direction.

[0163] The guide arm (520, 530, 540) includes a chain housing (521, 531, 541), a chain gear (522, 532, 542), a chain (523, 533, 543), a plurality of moving rails (524, 525, 534, 535, 544, 545), a chain fixing part (526, 536, 546), a chain drive motor (MG1, MG2, MG3), and a plurality of moving motors (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6).

[0164] Specifically, the first guide arm (520) includes a first chain housing (521), a first chain gear (522), a chain assembly (523), a first moving rail (524), a second moving rail (525), a chain fixing part (526), ​​a first chain drive motor (MG1), a first moving motor (M1), and a second moving motor (M2).

[0165] The first chain housing (521) may be placed on the front side of the garment folding machine (1). The first chain housing (521) may be provided with a first chain gear (522), and a chain assembly (523) may be movably accommodated therein. For example, a guide groove may be formed inside the first chain housing (521) to guide the movement of the chain assembly (523).

[0166] With this configuration, before the first chain drive motor (MG1) is operated, the chain assembly (523) can be accommodated within the first chain housing (521). Then, when the first chain drive motor (MG1) is operated, the chain assembly (523) can be extended in the first direction from the first chain housing (521).

[0167] The first chain gear (522) is provided in the first chain housing (521) and can be connected to the first chain drive motor (MG1) to receive power. The first chain gear (522) is meshed with the chain assembly (523) and can move the chain assembly (523) using the power received from the first chain drive motor (MG1).

[0168] The first guide arm (520) may include a plurality of chains (5231, 5232). Here, the plurality of chains (5231, 5232) may be mutually coupled to form a single chain assembly (523). Specifically, the plurality of chains (5231, 5232) may be hinge-coupled to each other and may rotate relative to each other. Accordingly, the overall length of the chain assembly (523) may decrease when the chains (5231, 5232) are intertwined (wound), and the overall length may increase when the chains (5231, 5232) are unrolled along the first direction (forward and backward direction). Accordingly, the length of the chain assembly (523) may change depending on the relative rotation between the chains (5231, 5232).

[0169] With this configuration, the first guide arm (520) can contact and support the clothing while extending in the first direction.

[0170] Meanwhile, the chains (5231, 5232) include a lead chain (5231) and a connecting chain (5232). The lead chain (5231) is arranged at the leading end of the chain assembly (523), and the connecting chain (5232) can be rotatably coupled to the lead chain (5231) or another connecting chain (5232). Therefore, the chain assembly (523) may be in the form of an arm having a predetermined length, in which the lead chain (5231) is arranged at the leading end, and a plurality of connecting chains (5232) are sequentially coupled thereto along a first direction.

[0171] Meanwhile, since the front chain (5231) and the connecting chain (5232) have the same structure, the explanation will focus on the connecting chain (5232), and the structure of the front chain (5231) can be derived from the structure of the connecting chain (5232).

[0172] The connecting chain (5232) is composed of a chain body (5232a), a first hinge joint (5232b), a second hinge joint (5232c), a stopper (5232d), a support jaw (5232e), a shaft (5232f), and a torsion spring (5232g).

[0173] The chain body (5232a) is formed in a block shape with a predetermined thickness. For example, based on the state in which the chain assembly (523) is extended toward the clothing, the lower surface of the chain body (5232a) may be formed in a flat shape, and may be formed in a shape that protrudes upward with a predetermined angle of inclination or a predetermined curvature. Accordingly, when the chain body (5232a) is cut along the left and right directions, the cross-section may resemble a trapezoid or an arch shape with the upper end cut off.

[0174] The first hinge joint (5232b) is formed to protrude from the chain body (5232a) and can be joined with the chain body (5231a) of the leading chain (5231) or the chain body (5232a) of another connecting chain (5232) positioned at the front (in the direction in which the length is extended). For example, the first hinge joint (5232b) can be formed in a cylindrical shape.

[0175] Meanwhile, the first guide arm (520) includes a first moving rail (524). The first moving rail (524) can be fixedly connected to a support plate (590). The first moving rail (524) can be connected to the first chain housing (521) so as to be relatively movable, and can receive power from the first moving motor (M1). The first moving rail (524) can guide the left-right movement of the first chain housing (521).

[0176] For example, the first moving rail (524) may have screw threads formed thereon, and the first chain housing (521) may have grooves formed thereon to accommodate the screw threads of the first moving rail (524). In addition, the first moving rail (524) may be connected to the first moving motor (M1) through at least one gear to receive power according to the operation of the first moving motor (M1). Therefore, when the first moving motor (M1) is operated, the first moving rail (524) may rotate, and the first chain housing (521) may move along the first moving rail (524).

[0177] Meanwhile, the first guide arm (520) includes a second moving rail (525). The second moving rail (525) can be fixedly connected to the lower plate (120). The second moving rail (525) can be connected to the first chain housing (521) and can receive power from the second moving motor (M2). The second moving rail (525) can guide the vertical movement of the first chain housing (521).

[0178] For example, a rack gear is formed on the second moving rail (525), and is connected to the second moving motor (M2) through at least one gear that meshes with the rack gear, so that power can be transmitted according to the operation of the second moving motor (M2). Accordingly, when the second moving motor (M2) is operated, the second moving rail (525) can move upward or downward, thereby moving the first chain housing (521).

[0179] Therefore, the first guide arm (520) of the present invention can slide in the left-right and up-down directions of the clothing folding machine (1), and can contact and support clothing by changing the length of the chain assembly (523).

[0180] The first guide arm (520) may include a chain fixing portion (526). The chain fixing portion (526) may be coupled with a chain assembly (523) inserted therein. That is, the chain fixing portion (526) may be provided with a pair of opposing plates, so that a space capable of accommodating at least a portion of the chain assembly (523) may be formed therein. In addition, the fixing portion (526) may be provided with a support portion coupled with the front end of the chain assembly (523). Accordingly, the chain fixing portion (526) may be coupled with and fixed to the front end of the elongated chain assembly (523). With this configuration, the elongated first guide arm (520) may be stably supported and stably moved to press and fix clothing.

[0181]

[0182] The second guide arm (530) includes a second chain housing (531), a second chain gear (532), a chain assembly (533), a third moving rail (534), a fourth moving rail (535), a chain fixing part (536), a second chain drive motor (MG2), a third moving motor (M3), and a fourth moving motor (M4).

[0183] The second guide arm (530) can be arranged parallel to the first guide arm (520).

[0184] Meanwhile, except for the contents specifically described to avoid repeated explanation, the second guide arm (530) of the present invention can utilize the configuration and effect of the first guide arm (520).

[0185] That is, the second chain housing (531), the second chain gear (532), the chain assembly (533), the third moving rail (534), the fourth moving rail (535), the chain fixing portion (536), the second chain drive motor (MG2), the third moving motor (M3), and the fourth moving motor (M4) of the second guide arm (530) have the same structure and function as the first chain housing (521), the first chain gear (522), the chain assembly (523), the first moving rail (524), the second moving rail (525), the chain fixing portion (526), ​​the first chain drive motor (MG1), the first moving motor (M1), and the second moving motor (M2) of the first guide arm (520), and thus can be used.

[0186] The second guide arm (530) can slide in the up-down or left-right directions simultaneously with the first guide arm (520). In addition, the second guide arm (530) can guide the folding line of the clothing by changing the length of the chain assembly (523, 533) together with the first guide arm (520). At this time, when the second guide arm (530) and the first guide arm (520) move in the up-down direction, they move up or down together, whereas when the second guide arm (530) and the first guide arm (520) move in the left-right direction, they can move symmetrically to each other.

[0187]

[0188] The third guide arm (540) can be placed on the left or right side of the clothing folding machine (1).

[0189] The third guide arm (540) can be moved linearly along a second direction intersecting the first direction to guide the folding line of the garment. For example, the third guide arm (540) can be moved linearly along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to contact and support the garment.

[0190] The third guide arm (540) includes a third chain housing (541), a third chain gear (542), a chain assembly (543), a fifth moving rail (544), a sixth moving rail (545), a chain fixing part (546), a third chain drive motor (MG3), a fifth moving motor (M5), and a sixth moving motor (M6).

[0191] The third chain housing (541) may be placed on one side in the left and right direction of the garment folding machine (1). The third chain housing (541) may be provided with a third chain gear (542), and a chain assembly (543) may be movably accommodated therein. For example, a guide groove may be formed inside the third chain housing (541) to guide the movement of the chain assembly (543).

[0192] Meanwhile, the third chain housing (541) may be shorter than the length of the first chain housing (521). This is because the chain assembly (523) accommodated in the first chain housing (521) must press and fix the entire length of the garment, whereas the chain assembly (543) accommodated in the third chain housing (541) presses and fixes only half of the left-right width of the garment.

[0193] The third chain gear (542) is provided in the third chain housing (541) and can be connected to the third chain drive motor (MG3) to receive power. The third chain gear (542) is meshed with the chain assembly (543) and can move the chain assembly (543) using the power received from the third chain drive motor (MG3).

[0194] The third guide arm (540) may include a chain assembly (543) formed by interconnecting a plurality of chains.

[0195] Meanwhile, in order to avoid repetitive explanation, except for the part specifically describing the third guide arm (540), the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) has the same configuration and effect as the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520), and thus can be used.

[0196] The chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) may have an overall shorter length than the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520). This is because, during the process of folding clothes, the third guide arm (540) must operate faster than the first guide arm (520) to support the clothes, and therefore, the length by which the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) must extend is shorter than the length by which the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) must extend.

[0197] With this configuration, the third guide arm (540) can guide the folding line of the clothing while extending in the second direction.

[0198] Meanwhile, the third guide arm (540) includes a fifth moving rail (544). The fifth moving rail (544) can be fixedly connected to the lower plate (120). The fifth moving rail (544) can be connected to the first steel chain housing (341) so as to be relatively movable, and can receive power from the fifth moving motor (M5). The fifth moving rail (544) can guide the forward and backward movement of the third chain housing (541).

[0199] For example, a screw thread may be formed on the fifth moving rail (544), and a groove may be formed on the third chain housing (541) to accommodate the screw thread of the fifth moving rail (544). In addition, the fifth moving rail (544) may be connected to the fifth moving motor (M5) through at least one gear to receive power according to the operation of the fifth moving motor (M5).

[0200] Therefore, when the fifth movement motor (M5) is operated, the first guide movement rail (344) can rotate and move the third chain housing (541).

[0201] Meanwhile, the third guide arm (540) includes a sixth moving rail (545). The sixth moving rail (545) can be fixedly connected to the horizontal frame (130). The sixth moving rail (545) can be connected to the third chain housing (541) and can receive power from the sixth moving motor (M6). The sixth moving rail (545) can guide the vertical movement of the third chain housing (541).

[0202] For example, a rack gear is formed on the sixth moving rail (545), and is connected to the sixth moving motor (M6) through at least one gear that meshes with the rack gear, so that power can be transmitted according to the operation of the sixth moving motor (M6).

[0203] Therefore, when the sixth movement motor (M6) is operated, the sixth movement rail (545) can move, thereby moving the third chain housing (541).

[0204] Therefore, the third guide arm (540) of the present invention can slide in the forward and backward directions and up and down directions of the clothing folding machine (1), and can guide the folding line of the clothing by changing the length of the chain assembly (543).

[0205] The third guide arm (540) may include a chain fixing portion (546). The chain fixing portion (546) may be coupled with a chain assembly (543) inserted therein. That is, the chain fixing portion (546) may be provided with a pair of opposing plates, so that a space capable of accommodating at least a portion of the chain assembly (543) may be formed therein. In addition, the fixing portion (546) may be provided with a support portion coupled with the front end of the chain assembly (543). Accordingly, the chain fixing portion (546) may be coupled with and fixed to the front end of the elongated chain assembly (543). With this configuration, the elongated third guide arm (540) may be stably supported and stably moved to press and fix clothing.

[0206]

[0207] The folding bars (560, 570) may include a first folding bar (560) positioned on the front left side of the garment folding machine (1) and a second folding bar (570) positioned on the rear right side of the garment folding machine (1). Alternatively, the first folding bar (560) may be positioned on the rear right side of the garment folding machine (1), and the second folding bar (570) may be positioned on the rear left side of the garment folding machine (1).

[0208] The first folding bar (560) and the second folding bar (570) can fold clothes by upward movement and rotational movement.

[0209] Specifically, the first folding bar (560) includes a first bar body (561), a seventh moving rail (564), an eighth moving rail (565), a first bar rotation motor (MF1), a seventh moving motor (M7), and an eighth moving motor (M8).

[0210] The first bar body (561) can be hung on at least a portion of clothing, particularly a sleeve of clothing, and can fold the clothing according to the movement of the first bar body (561). For example, the first bar body (561) is formed in a rod shape and is arranged approximately parallel to the ground, and one end of the first bar body (561) can be bent downward and connected to the first bar rotation motor (MF1) through at least one gear. With this configuration, when the first bar rotation motor (MF1) is operated, the first bar body (561) can be rotated around the one end of the first bar body (561).

[0211] Accordingly, when a part of the clothing, including the sleeve, is placed on the first bar body (561) while the first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530) press and support the clothing, and the first bar body (561) moves and rotates, vertical folding can be performed using the outer ends of the first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530) as guide lines.

[0212] Meanwhile, the first folding bar (560) includes a seventh moving rail (564). The seventh moving rail (564) can be fixedly connected to a support plate (590). The seventh moving rail (564) can be relatively movably connected to a gear box having a first bar rotation motor (MF1) built in therein, and can receive power from the seventh moving motor (M7). The seventh moving rail (564) can guide the left-right movement of the first bar body (561).

[0213] For example, the seventh moving rail (564) can be connected to the seventh moving motor (M7) through at least one gear and receive power according to the operation of the seventh moving motor (M7).

[0214] Therefore, when the seventh movement motor (M7) is operated, the first bar body (561) and the gear box having the first bar rotation motor (MF1) built in can be moved.

[0215] Meanwhile, the first folding bar (560) includes an eighth moving rail (565). The eighth moving rail (565) can be coupled to a gear box having a first bar rotation motor (MF1) built in, and can receive power from the eighth moving motor (M8). The eighth moving rail (565) can guide the up and down movement of the first bar body (561) and the gear box having the first bar rotation motor (MF1) built in.

[0216] Accordingly, when the 8th movement motor (M8) is operated, the 8th movement rail (565) moves, and the first bar body (561) and the gear box having the first bar rotation motor (MF1) built in can be moved up and down.

[0217]

[0218] The second folding bar (570) includes a second bar body (571), a ninth moving rail (574), a tenth moving rail (575), a second bar rotation motor (MF2), a ninth moving motor (M9), and a tenth moving motor (M10).

[0219] The second folding bar (570) can be arranged symmetrically with the first folding bar (560).

[0220] Meanwhile, except for the contents specifically described to avoid repetitive explanation, the second folding bar (570) of the present invention can utilize the configuration and effect of the first folding bar (560).

[0221] That is, the second bar body (571), the ninth moving rail (574), the tenth moving rail (575), the second bar rotation motor (MF2), the ninth moving motor (M9), and the tenth moving motor (M10) of the second folding bar (570) have the same structure and function as the first bar body (561), the seventh moving rail (564), the eighth moving rail (565), the first bar rotation motor (MF1), the seventh moving motor (M7), and the eighth moving motor (M8) of the first folding bar (560), and thus can be used.

[0222] The first folding bar (560) and the second folding bar (570) may rotate sequentially. For example, the first folding bar (560) may rotate first to perform a vertical fold on one side of the garment, and then the second folding bar (570) may rotate to perform a vertical fold on the other side of the garment. This is to prevent the first folding bar (560) and the second folding bar (570) from colliding with each other when rotating simultaneously.

[0223]

[0224] The third folding bar (580) can be placed on the rear side of the clothing folding machine (1).

[0225] The third folding bar (580) can fold clothes by upward movement and rotational movement.

[0226] Specifically, the third folding bar (580) includes a third bar body (581), an eleventh moving rail (not shown), a twelfth moving rail (585), a third bar rotation motor (MF3), an eleventh moving motor (M11), and a twelfth moving motor (M12).

[0227] The third bar body (581) can be hung on at least a portion of clothing, and can fold the clothing according to the movement of the third bar body (581). For example, the third bar body (581) is formed in a rod shape and is arranged approximately parallel to the ground, and one end of the third bar body (581) is bent downward and can be connected to the third bar rotation motor (MF3) through at least one gear. With this configuration, when the third bar rotation motor (MF3) is operated, the third bar body (581) can be rotated around the one end of the third bar body (581).

[0228] Accordingly, when a part of the clothing is placed on the third bar body (581) while the third guide arm (540) presses and supports the clothing, and the third bar body (581) moves and rotates, a horizontal fold can be performed using the rear end of the third guide arm (540) as a guide line.

[0229] Meanwhile, the third folding bar (580) includes an eleventh moving rail (not shown). The eleventh moving rail (not shown) can be fixedly connected to a support plate (590). The eleventh moving rail (not shown) can be relatively movably connected to a gear box having a third bar rotation motor (MF3) built in, and can receive power from the eleventh moving motor (M11). The eleventh moving rail (not shown) can guide the left-right movement of the third bar body (581).

[0230] For example, the 11th moving rail (not shown) can be connected to the 11th moving motor (M11) through at least one gear and receive power according to the operation of the 11th moving motor (M11).

[0231] Therefore, when the 11th movement motor (M11) is operated, the gear box having the 3rd bar body (581) and the 3rd bar rotation motor (MF3) built in can be moved.

[0232] Meanwhile, the third folding bar (580) includes a twelfth moving rail (585). The twelfth moving rail (585) can be coupled to a gear box having a third bar rotation motor (MF3) built in, and can receive power from the twelfth moving motor (M12). The twelfth moving rail (585) can guide the up and down movement of the fourth bar body (581) and the gear box having a third bar rotation motor (MF3) built in.

[0233] Accordingly, when the 12th movement motor (M12) is operated, the 12th movement rail (585) moves, and the gear box having the 3rd bar body (581) and the 3rd bar rotation motor (MF3) built in can be moved up and down.

[0234]

[0235] With this configuration, when the clothing is placed on the upper side of the third conveyor (410), the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) is extended to guide the horizontal folding line, and the third folding bar (580) rotates to fold the clothing horizontally by turning the clothing over.

[0236]

[0237] The support plate (590) can be combined with guide arms (520, 530, 540) and folding bars (560, 570, 580). For example, the support plate (590) can be formed in a flat shape and combined with a horizontal frame (130).

[0238] Meanwhile, at least a portion of the center portion of the support plate (590) may be formed in an open shape. At this time, a third conveyor (410) may be placed in the open portion.

[0239]

[0240] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 16, the garment folding machine (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a lining supply module (600).

[0241] The lining supply module (600) can supply lining (700) having a folding line (710, 720) formed on the clothing (C) before the clothing (C) mounted on the third conveyor (410) is folded by the guide arm (320, 330, 340) and / or the folding bar (360, 370, 380).

[0242] The paper supply module (600) may include a paper receiving portion (610), a paper feeding guide portion (620), and a rotating portion (630).

[0243] The paper receiving unit (610) can store paper (700) and discharge the stored paper (700) one by one. Specifically, the paper receiving unit (610) can include a paper chamber (611), a chamber cover (612), a discharge roller (613), a guide roller (614), and a guide member (615).

[0244] The inner chamber (611) may be formed in a form with an open upper side. An accommodation space (S) may be formed inside the inner chamber (611), and at least one inner chamber (700) may be accommodated in the accommodation space (S).

[0245] The surface where the lining (700) is settled in the lining chamber (611) can be referred to as the lining settlement surface (611c). That is, the bottom surface of the lining chamber (611) can be referred to as the lining settlement surface (611c). Accordingly, the lining (700) accommodated in the accommodation space (S) through the open upper side of the lining chamber (611) can be settled on the lining settlement surface (611c).

[0246] For example, the lining chamber (611) may be arranged parallel to the third conveyor (410) at a predetermined distance apart. That is, the lining mounting surface (611c) may be arranged parallel to the third conveyor (410) on which clothing (C) introduced through the loading section (200) is mounted.

[0247] As another example, the lining chamber (611) may be arranged at an angle with respect to the third conveyor (410). Specifically, the lining chamber (611) may be arranged vertically with respect to the third conveyor (410).

[0248] A discharge portion (611a) may be formed in the inner chamber (611). The discharge portion (611a) may be formed by penetrating the side of the inner chamber (611). At this time, the height at which the discharge portion (611a) is positioned may correspond to the height at which the inner paper (700) seated on the inner paper seating surface (611c) is positioned. Accordingly, the inner paper (700) accommodated in the accommodation space (S) may be discharged to the outside of the inner paper chamber (611) through the discharge portion (611a) when the discharge roller (613) described later is rotated.

[0249] The inner chamber (611) may be formed to correspond to the shape of the inner chamber (700). For example, the inner chamber (611) may be formed in a square shape.

[0250] The chamber cover (612) can close the open upper part of the inner chamber (611). The chamber cover (612) can be formed with a fixing member (612a) that pressurizes and fixes the inner paper (700) accommodated in the accommodation space (S). That is, when multiple inner papers (700) are accommodated in the accommodation space (S) and the discharge roller (613) described later moves the inner paper (700) arranged at the lowest end to the discharge unit (611a), the fixing member (612a) can fix the remaining inner papers (700) so that they are not moved to the discharge unit (611a) together with the inner paper (700) arranged at the lowest end.

[0251] A discharge roller (613) may be placed in the lining chamber (611). The discharge roller (613) is configured to move the lining (700) by frictional force by rotating while in contact with the lower surface of the lining (700).

[0252] The discharge roller (613) can be rotatably coupled to the lining chamber (611). The discharge roller (613) can move the lining (700) accommodated in the accommodation space (S) to the discharge section (611a).

[0253] The discharge roller (613) may be arranged on the lower side of the lining chamber (611). A discharge roller hole (611b) may be formed in the lining mounting surface (611c). Accordingly, at least a portion of the discharge roller (613) may be arranged to protrude into the receiving space (S) through the discharge roller hole (611b). In addition, an inlet roller hole (611d) may be formed in the lining mounting surface (611c). The inlet roller hole (611d) may be configured such that an inlet roller (624a) to be described later may pass through it, and the inlet roller hole (611d) may be formed at a rearward side relative to the discharge roller hole (611b).

[0254] A discharge roller driving motor (ME) may be placed on the side of the lining chamber (611). The discharge roller driving motor (ME) may be connected to the discharge roller (613) and may provide power to rotate the discharge roller (613). Accordingly, when the discharge roller (613) rotates, the lining (700) seated on the lining seating surface (611c) may be moved toward the discharge unit (611a) one by one.

[0255] A guide member (615) may be placed in the discharge chamber (611). The guide member (615) may guide the discharge member (700) moved by the discharge roller (613) to the discharge portion (611a).

[0256] The guide member (615) may be coupled to a side surface inside the insert chamber (611). The end of the guide member (615) may be formed to be bent downwardly toward the rear. Specifically, the end of the guide member (615) may be formed to be bent toward the discharge portion (611a).

[0257] The gap between the guide member (615) and the insertion mounting surface (611c) can be formed to become smaller as it moves toward the discharge portion (611a). Accordingly, the insertion (700) moved by the discharge roller (613) is interfered with by the guide member (615) as it moves toward the discharge portion (611a), so that it can be more accurately fed into the discharge portion (611a).

[0258] The feeding guide unit (620) can transfer the paper (700) discharged from the paper receiving unit (610) to the discharge passage (632) of the rotating unit (630) through the transfer passage (623).

[0259] The feed guide unit (620) may include a housing (621), a transfer member (622), a transfer passage (623), a transfer roller (624), and a pulley (626).

[0260] The housing (621) is supported by the frame portion (100), and various members constituting the feeding guide portion (620) can be accommodated in the internal space of the housing (621).

[0261] Specifically, the housing (621) may include a first outer wall surface (621a), a second outer wall surface (621b), a third outer wall surface (621c), and a fourth outer wall surface (621d). At this time, the internal space of the housing (621) may be defined as a space surrounded by the first outer wall surface (621a), the second outer wall surface (621b), the third outer wall surface (621c), and the fourth outer wall surface (621d).

[0262] For reference, the clothing folding machine (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention can define the direction based on the state in which the housing (621) is installed on the frame part (100). For example, the direction in which the loading part (200) is installed based on the position in which the housing (621) is installed can be referred to as the front or the front, and the direction relative to the front or the front can be referred to as the rear or the back based on the position in which the housing (621) is installed. In addition, when looking at the direction in which the loading part (200) is installed from the position in which the housing (621) is installed, the right direction can be referred to as the right, and the left direction can be referred to as the left. In addition, in the state in which the housing (621) is installed on the frame part (100), the direction closer to the frame part (100) can be referred to as the lower side, and the direction farther from the frame part (100) can be referred to as the upper side.

[0263] The first outer wall surface (621a) can cover the left side of the housing (621). The first outer wall surface (621a) can be vertically arranged at the top of the horizontal frame (130). Accordingly, the first outer wall surface (621a) can form the exterior of the left side of the housing (621).

[0264] The second outer wall surface (621b) can cover the right side of the housing (621). The second outer wall surface (621b) can be vertically arranged at the top of the horizontal frame (130). The second outer wall surface (621b) can be arranged to face the first outer wall surface (621a). Accordingly, the second outer wall surface (621b) can form the outer appearance of the right side of the housing (621).

[0265] The third outer wall surface (621c) can cover the rear surface of the housing (621). The third outer wall surface (621c) can be positioned between the first outer wall surface (621a) and the second outer wall surface (621b). The third outer wall surface (621c) can connect the first outer wall surface (621a) and the second outer wall surface (621b). Therefore, the third outer wall surface (621c) can form the outer appearance of the rear surface of the housing (621).

[0266] The fourth outer wall surface (621d) can cover the upper surface of the housing (621). The fourth outer wall surface (621d) can be horizontally arranged at a predetermined distance from the horizontal frame (130). The fourth outer wall surface (621d) can be arranged to face the horizontal frame (130). Therefore, the fourth outer wall surface (621d) can form the outer appearance of the upper surface of the housing (621).

[0267] The transfer member (622) can be placed in the internal space of the housing (621), and the transfer member (622) can form a transfer passage (623) through which the discharged paper (700) from the discharge portion (611a) is transferred.

[0268] The transfer member (622) can transfer the paper (700) discharged from the paper chamber (611) to the rotating member (630). The transfer member (622) can be formed in a shape in which the center is curved backwards, and can connect the paper chamber (611) and the rotating member (630) that are spaced apart from each other vertically.

[0269] Specifically, the transfer member (622) may include a first transfer member (622a) and a second transfer member (622b).

[0270] The first transfer member (622a) may be arranged in the internal space of the housing (621). For example, the first transfer members (622a) may be arranged in a pair in the left and right direction in the internal space of the housing (621).

[0271] The space formed between a pair of first transfer members (622a) may be defined as a transfer roller hole (622c). A portion of the transfer roller (624) may be placed in the transfer roller hole (622c). For example, a portion of the first roller (624ba) and the third roller (624bc) may be placed in the transfer roller hole formed between a pair of first transfer members (622a).

[0272] The second transfer member (622b) can be placed at the rear of the first transfer member (622a), and a plurality of them can be placed in the left and right direction in the internal space of the housing (621).

[0273] The space formed between each of the second transfer members (622b) can be defined as a transfer roller hole (622c). A portion of the transfer roller (624) can be placed in the transfer roller hole (622c). For example, a portion of the second roller (624bb) and the fourth roller (624bd) can be placed in the transfer roller hole (622c) formed between each of the second transfer members (622b) (see FIG. 14).

[0274] The first transfer member (622a) and the second transfer member (622b) can form a transfer passage (623). Specifically, the transfer passage (623) can be formed between the first transfer member (622a) and the second transfer member (622b) (see FIG. 15).

[0275] The inlet end of the transport passage (623) can be communicated with the discharge end (611a) of the casing chamber (611), and the outlet end of the transport passage (623) can be communicated with the discharge end (632) of the rotating part (630).

[0276] The transfer roller (624) can move the inner paper (700) discharged from the discharge section (611a) to the rotating section (630) through the transfer passage (623). The transfer roller (624) is configured to move the inner paper (700) by frictional force by rotating while in contact with one or both sides of the inner paper (700).

[0277] A plurality of transfer rollers (624) may be provided. For example, the transfer rollers (624) may include an inlet roller (624a), a first roller (624ba), a second roller (624bb), a third roller (624bc), a fourth roller (624bd), and an exit roller (624c).

[0278] Among the plurality of transport rollers (624), the transport roller (624) located closest to the inlet side of the transport passage (623) through which the inner paper (700) is introduced from the discharge portion (611a) may be referred to as an inlet roller (624a). In addition, among the plurality of transport rollers (624), the transport roller (624) located closest to the outlet side of the transport passage (623) through which the inner paper (700) is discharged to the discharge passage (632) may be referred to as an outlet roller (624c). In addition, among the plurality of transport rollers (624), the transport rollers (624) arranged between the inlet roller (624a) and the outlet roller (624c) on the transport passage (623) may be referred to as a first roller (624ba), a second roller (624bb), a third roller (624bc), and a fourth roller (624bd).

[0279] A portion of the inlet roller (624a) may be positioned to protrude into the receiving space (S) through the inlet roller hole (611d) formed in the inner mounting surface (611c). The inlet roller (624a) may be positioned on the lower side of the guide member (615). The inlet roller (624a) may be positioned rearward of the discharge roller (613).

[0280] A guide roller (614) may be arranged on the upper rear side of the inlet roller (624a). The guide roller (614) may be arranged inside the inner chamber (611). The guide roller (614) is configured to be rotatably coupled to the inner chamber (611), and may move the inner sheet (700) moved by the inlet roller (624a) to the discharge portion (611a).

[0281] The exit roller (624c) and the supply roller (633) to be described later may be connected to each other by belts (641, 642). Specifically, the exit roller (624c) and the supply roller (633) may be connected to each other by a second belt (642) and may rotate together. More specifically, a second belt (642) may be wound around a pulley (626c) provided on a rotational axis (625c) of the exit roller (624c) and a pulley (635) formed on a rotational axis (634) of the supply roller (633). Accordingly, when the transfer roller driving motor (MT) is driven to rotate the transfer roller (624), the supply roller (633) connected by the second belt (642) may rotate together with the transfer roller (624).

[0282] The first roller (624ba) and the third roller (624bc) can be arranged facing each other with a predetermined distance between them. In addition, the first roller (624ba) and the third roller (624bc), which are in contact with both sides of the inner sheet (700), can move the inner sheet (700) through frictional force. Accordingly, the inner sheet (700) moved by the entrance roller (624a) can pass between the first roller (624ba) and the third roller (624bc) and move downward.

[0283] Likewise, the second roller (624bb) and the fourth roller (624bd) may be positioned opposite to each other with a predetermined distance between them. In addition, the second roller (624bb) and the fourth roller (624bd), which are in contact with both sides of the inner sheet (700), may move the inner sheet (700) through frictional force. Accordingly, the inner sheet (700) moved by the first roller (624ba) and the third roller (624bc) may pass between the second roller (624bb) and the fourth roller (624bd) and move to the exit side of the transport passage (623).

[0284] Meanwhile, each of the transport rollers (624) can rotate together with each of the transport roller rotation axes (625) while being coupled to the transport roller rotation axes (625). Specifically, the transport roller rotation axes (625) can be rotatably coupled to the housing (621). More specifically, one side of the transport roller rotation axes (625) can be rotatably coupled to the first outer wall surface (621a), and the other side of the transport roller rotation axes (625) can be rotatably coupled to the second outer wall surface (621b).

[0285] The conveying roller (624) can receive driving power from the conveying roller driving motor (MT). For example, the conveying roller rotation shaft (625) can rotate by receiving driving power from the conveying roller driving motor (MT) through a combination of gear parts that mesh with each other.

[0286] A plurality of transport rollers (624) are connected to each other by belts (641, 642) and can rotate together.

[0287] Specifically, a plurality of transport roller rotation axes (625) may be connected to each other by a first belt (641) and may rotate together. A pulley (626) may be provided at both ends of each transport roller rotation axle (625). In addition, a first belt (641) connected to a pulley (626) provided on a transport roller rotation axle (625) of another transport roller (624) may be wound around each pulley (626). In addition, a separation prevention groove (not shown) into which the first belt (641) is inserted may be formed on each pulley (626). The separation prevention groove may be formed to be recessed along the outer circumferential surface of the pulley (626). Since the first belt (641) is positioned in a state of being inserted into the anti-separation groove formed in each pulley (626), even if the tension of the first belt (641) is strengthened or loosened, the first belt (641) may not be separated from each pulley (626).

[0288] Accordingly, when the feed roller drive motor (MT) is driven and one of the feed roller rotation shafts (625) rotates, the remaining feed roller rotation shafts (625) connected by the first belt (641) can also rotate. For example, when the feed roller drive motor (MT) is driven, the inlet roller (624a) rotates, and the remaining feed rollers (624) connected to the inlet roller (624a) by the first belt (641) also rotate. That is, the clothing folding machine (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention can have the effect of rotating all the feed rollers (624) only by driving the feed roller drive motor (MT).

[0289] The rotating part (630) can land the inner material (700) transferred through the transfer passage (623) on the clothing (C) placed on the third conveyor (410).

[0290] The rotating part (630) may include a rotating member (631), a discharge passage (632), and a supply roller (633).

[0291] The rotating member (631) can be rotatably coupled to the feeding guide member (620). Specifically, one side of the rotating member (631) can be rotatably coupled to the first outer wall surface (621a), and the other side of the rotating member (631) can be rotatably coupled to the second outer wall surface (621b).

[0292] At this time, the rotating member (631) can rotate by receiving driving force from a rotating member driving motor (MR) arranged on one side. For example, the rotating member (631) can rotate by receiving driving force from the rotating member driving motor (MR) through a combination of gear parts that are meshed with each other.

[0293] Meanwhile, the rotating member (631) may include a first rotating member (631a) and a second rotating member (631b).

[0294] The first rotating member (631a) and the second rotating member (631b) can form a discharge passage (632). Specifically, the first rotating member (631a) and the second rotating member (631b) can be arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. Accordingly, the discharge passage (632) can be formed between the first rotating member (631a) and the second rotating member (631b). The discharge passage (632) can guide the paper (700) conveyed from the conveying passage (623) to the third conveyor (410).

[0295] When the garment (C) is folded using the guide arm (320, 330, 340) and / or the folding bar (360, 370, 380) after the lining (700) is supplied to the garment (C) placed on the third conveyor (410), the rotating member (631) rotates in a direction closer to the housing (621), so that a space can be provided in which the guide arm (320, 330, 340) and / or the folding bar (360, 370, 380) can move or rotate.

[0296] When supplying the lining (700) to the clothing (C), the rotating part (630) can be rotated in a direction away from the housing (621) (a direction approaching the third conveyor (410). In this case, since the outlet (632a) of the discharge passage (632) is positioned close to the clothing (C) placed on the third conveyor (410), the lining (700) transferred from the transfer passage (623) can be accurately placed on the clothing (C).

[0297] The supply roller (633) can be arranged at least partially in the discharge passage (632), and can move the inner fabric (700) moved through the discharge passage (632) to the clothing (C) placed on the third conveyor (410). The supply roller (633) is configured to move the inner fabric (700) by frictional force by rotating while in contact with one or both sides of the inner fabric (700).

[0298] The supply roller (633) can be rotatably coupled to the rotating member (631) and can include a first supply roller (633a) and a second supply roller (633b).

[0299] Specifically, the first supply roller (633a) is coupled to the first supply roller rotation shaft (634) and can rotate together, and the second supply roller (633b) is coupled to the second supply roller rotation shaft (634) and can rotate together. In addition, the first supply roller rotation shaft (634) can be rotatably coupled to the first rotation member (631a), and the second supply roller rotation shaft (634) can be rotatably coupled to the second rotation member (631b).

[0300] The inner material (700) that is moved through the discharge passage (632) and discharged through the outlet (632a) of the discharge passage (632) can pass between the first supply roller (633a) and the second supply roller (633b). The inner material (700) that is moved forward by the first supply roller (633a) and the second supply roller (633b) can be fed to the clothing (C) that is placed on the third conveyor (410).

[0301] Meanwhile, the supply roller (633) may be connected to a plurality of feed rollers (624) by a second belt and may rotate together. For example, the first supply roller rotation shaft (634) and the rotation shaft (625c) of the exit roller (624c) may be connected to each other by a second belt (642) and may rotate together. Specifically, a pulley (635) may be provided at one end of the first supply roller rotation shaft (634). A second belt (642) may be wound around the pulley (635) of the first supply roller rotation shaft (634) and the pulley (626c) provided on the rotation shaft (625c) of the exit roller (624c). Therefore, when the feed roller driving motor (MT) is driven to rotate the exit roller (624c), the first supply roller rotation shaft (634) connected to the rotation shaft (625c) of the exit roller (624c) may rotate.

[0302] In addition, a detachment prevention groove (not shown) into which a second belt (642) is inserted may be formed on the pulley (635) of the first supply roller rotation shaft (634a). The detachment prevention groove may be formed to be sunken along the outer circumference of the pulley (635). Since the second belt (642) is positioned while being inserted into the detachment prevention groove formed on the pulley (635) of the first supply roller (633a), even if the tension of the second belt (642) is increased or decreased, the second belt (642) may not be detached from the pulley (635) of the first supply roller (633a).

[0303]

[0304] Figure 17 illustrates a fuse according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0305] Referring to FIG. 17, the lining supply module (600) according to an embodiment of the present invention can supply lining (700) to clothing (C) mounted on the third conveyor (410), and the lining (700) can be made of plastic or paper material.

[0306] After the clothing (C) introduced through the loading unit (200) is placed on the third conveyor (410), the lining supply module (600) can place the lining (700) on the clothing (C). In addition, after the lining (700) is placed on the clothing (C), vertical folding, horizontal folding, and / or hem folding of the clothing (C) can be performed by the clothing folding machine (1).

[0307] The inner sheet (700) can be folded using the folding line (710, 720) as the folding line.

[0308] The folding line (710, 720) of the inner fabric (700) may refer to a line along which a fold occurs in the inner fabric (700) when performing a horizontal fold using a clothing folding machine (1). Alternatively, the folding line (710, 720) may refer to a line that occurs when the inner fabric (700) is folded.

[0309] The folding lines (710, 720) may be formed so that at least a portion thereof is sunken into the surface of the inner fabric (700). Therefore, the inner fabric (700) can be easily folded by a clothing folding machine (1) using the folding lines (710, 720) as folding lines.

[0310] The folding line (710, 720) of the inner part (700) can be formed in a direction intersecting with the direction in which the clothing (C) is introduced through the loading part (200).

[0311] Folding lines (710, 720) can be formed as a pair spaced apart by a predetermined distance along the direction in which clothing (C) is introduced through the loading section (200).

[0312] The folding lines (710, 720) may include a first folding line (710) and a second folding line (720). At this time, the first folding line (710) and the second folding line (720) may be arranged parallel to each other.

[0313] When horizontal folding is performed by a clothing folding machine (1), the inner fabric (700) placed on the clothing (C) can be folded using the first folding line (710) and the second folding line (720) as folding lines.

[0314] A portion of the folding line (710, 720) may be formed by penetrating the inner lining (700). This is to prevent spring back due to the elasticity of the inner lining (700) by forming a portion of the folding line (710, 720) by penetrating the inner lining (700).

[0315] For example, a portion of the first folding line (710) may be a plurality of first through lines (710a) formed by penetrating the inner sheet (700), and a portion of the second folding line (720) may be a plurality of second through lines (720a) formed by penetrating the inner sheet (700).

[0316] A first border line (730), a second border line (740), and a third border line (750) can be formed in the inner surface (700).

[0317] The first border line (730) and the second border line (740) can serve to guide the folding line of the garment (C) when vertically folding by the garment folding machine (1). Specifically, when the folding bar (360, 370) moves and rotates while the folding arm (320, 330) presses and supports the garment (C), the first border line (730) and the second border line (740) can guide the folding line of the garment (C).

[0318] The third border line (750) can serve to guide the line along which the garment (C) is folded when the hem is folded by the garment folding machine (1). Specifically, when the folding arm (320, 330) is extended while the guide arm (340, 350) holds the garment (C) in place, the third border line (750) can guide the line along which the garment (C) is folded.

[0319] In contrast, the lining supply module (600) according to another embodiment of the present invention can supply the lining (700) to the garment (C) mounted on the third conveyor (410) after the bottom folding of the garment (C) is performed by the garment folding machine (1). That is, after the bottom folding of the garment (C) mounted on the third conveyor (410) is performed, the lining supply module (600) can mount the lining (700) on the garment (C), and then the vertical folding and horizontal folding of the garment (C) can be performed in sequence by the garment folding machine (1).

[0320]

[0321] Referring to FIGS. 24 to 37, a garment folding machine (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention further includes a banding unit (800) for banding garments and a banding supply unit (900) for supplying banding paper (B) to the banding unit (800), so that folded garments can be bundled and packaged with the banding paper (B). As the garments are banded with the banding paper (B) after folding is completed, they can maintain a folded state while also providing a packaging effect, thereby providing a luxurious feel.

[0322] Since this banding unit (800) is configured as an integral part of the clothing folding machine (1), a separate device for banding is not required, and the clothing can be banded during the process of folding the clothing, and the clothing can be unloaded after banding. In addition, since the band paper supply unit (900) is also configured as an integral part of the clothing folding machine (1), a separate device for supplying the band paper (B) to the banding unit (800) is not required, and the band paper (B) can be easily supplied to the banding unit (800).

[0323] The band paper supply unit (900) is installed in the frame unit (100) and supplies the band paper (B) to the banding unit (800). The band paper supply unit (900) is installed in, for example, the lower plate (120) and may include a band paper cartridge (920), a band paper supply roller (930), a supply roller driving motor (MS), and a pull-out guide (940).

[0324] The band cartridge (920) is provided with the band (B) wound in a roll-like state, and is provided inside the cartridge case (910) to supply the band (B). The band cartridge (920) is replaceable, and when the band (B) is all used up, only the band cartridge (920) can be replaced to reconnect the band (B). The cartridge case (910) has a band cartridge (920) rotatably installed inside and an extraction hole (911) into which the band (B) is inserted. The cartridge case (910) may have a pair of auxiliary rollers (912) provided inside and adjacent to the extraction hole (911). The auxiliary rollers (912) can assist by gripping the band (B) wound around the band cartridge (920) so that it is inserted into the extraction hole (911). The band cartridge (920) connects at least a portion of the band (B) between a pair of auxiliary rollers (912) when replaced, and the pair of auxiliary rollers (912) can move the band (B) when driven because the band (B) is connected to the band.

[0325] In addition, the cartridge case (910) has a band detection sensor (S1) therein. The band detection sensor (S1) is installed to detect whether the band (B) is connected to the band supply roller (930). For example, the band detection sensor (S1) may be installed between the band cartridge (920) of the cartridge case (910) and the extraction hole (911) to check the presence or absence of the band (B). For example, when the control unit (1000) detects the band (B) by the band detection sensor (S1), it is determined that the operation preparation of the band supply roller (930) is complete. In addition, the control unit (1000) may output a warning display if the band (B) is not detected by the band detection sensor (S1). In this case, it can be determined that the band paper (B) is not connected to the band paper supply roller (930) or that the band paper (B) of the band paper cartridge (920) is completely consumed, which can be confirmed by inspecting the band paper supply unit (900). In addition, when the band paper (B) of the band paper cartridge (920) is completely consumed, the load on the supply roller driving motor (MS) increases, and when the load required to drive the supply roller driving motor (MS) increases rapidly, it can be determined that the band paper (B) of the band paper cartridge (920) is completely consumed, or that the band paper cartridge (920) requires inspection.

[0326] The band paper supply roller (930) is composed of a pair of rollers, at least one of which rotates in accordance with the operation of the supply roller driving motor (MS), and rotates in opposite directions. When the band paper supply roller (930) is in operation, when the band paper (B) approaches, the band paper (B) is inserted between the pair of rollers and supplied.

[0327] The take-out guide (940) is provided to provide a movement path of the band paper (B). The take-out guide (940) is arranged adjacent to the band paper supply roller (930) to guide the band paper (B) to the banding part (800). The take-out guide (940) may have an exit through which the band paper (B) is taken out, and a band paper movement hole (941) connected to the exit is formed inside. The exit of the take-out guide (940) is arranged to face the entrance of the inlet guide (813) described later when the conveyor (410) rotates and is arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground.

[0328] In addition, an unloading plate (440) that covers the upper portion of the band cartridge (920) is movably positioned on the upper portion of the band supply unit (900), and can move horizontally when the plate movement motor (MU2) installed on the lower plate (120) is driven.

[0329]

[0330] The banding unit (800) is provided to provide a band (B) to the garment. Specifically, the banding unit (800) is installed to pack the garment folded by the folding unit (500) by bundling it with the band (B). The banding unit (800) places the band (B) around the perimeter of the garment folded by the folding unit (500). In addition, the banding unit (800) operates to place the folded garment inside the hollow band (B). Alternatively, the banding unit (800) is provided to guide the band (B) to go around the perimeter of the folded garment and wrap a portion of it, and to install the band (B) on the garment. In addition, the banding unit (800) is provided to maintain the folded state by allowing the band (B) to hold at least a portion of the folded garment.

[0331] The clothes folded by the folding part (500) are placed on the upper side of the conveyor (410) and banded with a band (B) while placed on the conveyor (410). At this time, the reference plane described later means the plane on which the clothes are placed, and may be a plane that extends from the upper side of the outermost side of the conveyor belt (415) that is parallel to the ground when the conveyor (410) is parallel to the ground. The reference plane is arranged parallel to the ground when the conveyor belt (415) is parallel to the ground, and is arranged so as to form an angle that is the same as the predetermined angle that the conveyor belt (415) forms with the ground when the conveyor belt (415) forms with the ground.

[0332] In addition, the banding portion (800) provides a path for the band (B) to move so as to wrap around the garment, and after fixing the band (B) to a circumference that fits the garment, it is joined and cut. The banding portion (800) may include, for example, a band lower guide portion (810), a band upper guide portion (820), and a cutting assembly (830).

[0333] The band lower guide part (810) and the band upper guide part (820) are connected to each other to wrap the garment and provide a path for the band (B) to move. The band (B) surrounds the garment as it moves between the band lower guide part (810) and the garment and between the band upper guide part (820) and the garment. Specifically, the band (B) supplied to the band lower guide part (810) moves along a part of the band lower guide part (810), the band upper guide part (820), and the remainder of the band lower guide part (810), thereby wrapping a part of the lower side of the garment, the upper side of the garment, and the remainder of the lower side of the garment.

[0334] In this way, the band (B) moves along the path provided by the banding part (800) to wrap the clothing, and the end-side band (B1) overlaps with the connection-side band (B2) in the vertical direction. Here, the end-side band (B1) means the band (B) from the end of the band (B) to a predetermined length, and the connection-side band (B2) means the portion that overlaps with the end-side band (B1), and is later joined to the end-side band (B1) by a cutting assembly, and a portion of the same is cut.

[0335] The band guide lower part (810) can be installed on the support plate (590) and can be positioned in a state of rotation with respect to the support plate (590) by being coupled to the third conveyor (410).

[0336] This band lower guide part (810) can be positioned lower than the support plate (590) so that the garment is not obstructed when folded on the support plate (590) or transported according to the operation of the conveyor (410). In addition, the band lower guide part (810) can be positioned lower than the reference surface on which the garment is placed, and can be positioned lower than the uppermost surface of the third conveyor (410). Accordingly, when the band upper guide part (820) to be described later rotates and folds toward the inner fabric supply module (600), an upper operating space can be secured, and the garment can be folded or transported.

[0337] The band lower guide part (810) is coupled to the third conveyor (410) and can provide a path for the band (B) to move on the lower side of the garment. Specifically, the band lower guide part (810) is coupled to the conveyor support (412) and can rotate together with the rotation of the third conveyor (410). This band lower guide part (810) can include, for example, a first lower guide (811), a second lower guide (812), an inlet guide (813), and a connection guide (815).

[0338] The first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) are arranged on the lower side of the garment and can be arranged in the front-back direction. The first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the front-back direction, and by being arranged to be spaced apart from each other, a space is provided in which the band paper (B) can be joined and cut. At this time, the band paper (B) first moves in the order of the second lower guide (812), the band paper upper guide part (820), and the first lower guide (811), and then moves further to the second lower guide (812) so that a portion thereof overlaps.

[0339] The first lower guide (811) may be positioned higher than the second lower guide (812) to guide the end-side band (B1) wrapping the garment so as to overlap the connection-side band (B2). Specifically, the guide surface of the first lower guide (811) guiding the band (B) is positioned higher than the guide surface of the second lower guide (812). Alternatively, the guide surface of the first lower guide (811) may be positioned closer to the reference plane than the guide surface of the second lower guide (812).

[0340] In addition, the guide surface of the second lower guide (812) is formed to slope downward as it goes toward the first lower guide (811) to guide the movement of the band (B), and the band (B) can be moved and placed on the guide surface of the second lower guide (812). For reference, among the guide surfaces of the second lower guide (812), the edge on the side of the first lower guide (811) can be placed lower than the lower surface of the second band guide hole (815a) to be described later.

[0341] The first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) are formed with a first lower guide groove (811a) and a second lower guide groove (812a), respectively, to provide a path along which the band (B) moves. The first lower guide groove (811a) and the second lower guide groove (812a) may be formed by being sunken in the surfaces of the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) facing the clothing, respectively, and may be provided with a pair of first lower guide walls (811b) and a pair of second lower guide walls (812b) that are formed by being protruded from both inner sides. Accordingly, the pair of first lower guide walls (811b) and the pair of second lower guide walls (812b) are arranged to face the bottom surfaces of the first lower guide groove (811a) and the second lower guide groove (812a), respectively. And, the first lower guide walls (811b) are spaced apart from each other and the second lower guide walls (812b) are also spaced apart so that when the band (B) is tightened, the band (B) can pass between the first lower guide walls (811b) and the second lower guide walls (812b) to come into close contact with the clothing. At this time, the bottom surface of the first lower guide groove (811a) may be the guide surface of the first lower guide (811), and the bottom surface of the second lower guide groove (812a) may be the guide surface of the second lower guide (812).

[0342] In addition, it is preferable that the front-back direction length of the second lower guide (812) be formed to be a predetermined length or longer so that the end-side band (B1) can secure a length for overlapping the connection-side band (B2). For example, the front-back direction length of the second lower guide (812) may be formed to be longer than the front-back direction length of the first lower guide (811).

[0343] The inlet guide (813) is arranged on the inlet side of the banding section (800). Specifically, the inlet guide (813) is coupled to the conveyor support (412) and is arranged lower than the first lower guide (811) and guides the incoming band paper (B) to the inlet roller (814) to be described later. The inlet guide (813) is formed with a first band paper guide hole (813a). The first band paper guide hole (813a) is formed so that the inlet of the banding section (800) is formed on one side and the other side is opened toward the inlet roller (814).

[0344] This inlet guide (813) is arranged adjacent to the take-out guide (940) of the band paper supply unit (900) when the third conveyor (410) rotates and is arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground. That is, when the third conveyor (410) is arranged at an angle, the inlet of the inlet guide (813) and the outlet of the take-out guide (940) are arranged to face each other with a gap. In addition, the inlet of the inlet guide (813) is formed so that the width in the vertical direction becomes wider as it goes toward one end of the first band paper guide hole (813a), so that the band paper (B) can be easily introduced.

[0345] The inlet roller (814) is configured to feed the band (B) by inserting it between a pair of rollers when the band (B) approaches during operation. The inlet roller (814) is rotatably coupled to the conveyor support (412). The inlet roller (814) is configured with a pair of rollers, and at least one roller rotates in accordance with the operation of the inlet roller driving motor (MB1), and rotates in opposite directions when rotating. In addition, the band (B) can be moved toward the connecting guide (815) described later, or vice versa, depending on the inlet roller driving motor (MB1).

[0346] The connecting guide (815) is arranged between the inlet roller (814) and the second lower guide (812). Specifically, the connecting guide (815) is coupled to the conveyor support (412) and guides the band (B) from the inlet roller (814) to the space between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812). The connecting guide (815) is formed with a second band guide hole (815a). The second band guide hole (815a) is formed so that one side is open toward the inlet roller (814) and the other side is formed so that the space between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) is opened. The second band guide hole (815a) is provided so that the band (B) moves horizontally through the other side. That is, the second band guide hole (815a) is formed so that the other side is positioned higher than the other side and the slope becomes gentler as it goes toward the other end, so that the band guide hole (B) can be guided to move in a horizontal direction.

[0347]

[0348] Meanwhile, in the banding section (800), the band (B) must be inserted at least to a predetermined length so that the band (B) can be moved to the band lower guide section (810) when the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) is driven while the third conveyor (410) is arranged parallel to the ground. In addition, the inserted band (B) must be placed so as to pass between a pair of inlet rollers (814).

[0349] The banding unit (800) is connected to the banding unit (B) by rotating the third conveyor (410) when the banding unit (800) is not connected. At this time, the banding unit (B) is first moved to a specific position on the banding unit (800) and then moved a second time while rotating the third conveyor (410) to its original state, thereby banding the garment.

[0350] For example, if the garment folding machine (1) is being operated for the first time or the band (B) is exhausted, the band (B) may not be connected to the banding section (800). A task of connecting the band (B) to the banding section (800) is required. In addition, even if the band (B) is not connected to the banding section (800), a task of connecting the band (B) to the banding section (800) is required.

[0351] A state in which the third conveyor (410) is rotated at a predetermined angle relative to the ground is illustrated. The third conveyor (410) rotates according to the operation of the conveyor rotation motor (MU1) and is supported on the conveyor incline support member (121), and stops rotating when the conveyor incline detection member (S2) is switched on. Accordingly, the entrance of the inlet guide (813) is arranged to face the exit of the outlet guide (940).

[0352] In this state, the band paper supply unit (900) can be operated to connect the band paper (B) to the banding unit (800). That is, according to the operation of the supply roller driving motor (MS), the band paper (B) moves along the band paper moving hole (941) and the first band paper guide hole (813a), and according to the operation of the input roller driving motor (MB1), the band paper (B) moves along the second band paper guide hole (815a) and the guide surface of the second lower guide (812).

[0353] At this time, the banding unit (800) may be provided with a band initial position detection sensor (S4) so ​​that the band (B) passes through the input roller (814) and is introduced by a predetermined length or more. The band initial position detection sensor (S4) may be arranged on the guide surface of the second lower guide (812), and may be arranged between the center point in the front-back direction of the banding unit (800) and the second conveyor shaft (414). Here, the center point in the front-back direction of the banding unit (800) may mean the center point of the line connecting the rotational axis of the first conveyor shaft (413) and the rotational axis of the second conveyor shaft (414).

[0354] Accordingly, the control unit (1000) can stop the operation of the supply roller drive motor (MS) and the input roller drive motor (MB1) when the band (B) is detected by the band initial position detection sensor (S4).

[0355] Additionally, the third conveyor (410) can rotate at a predetermined angle relative to the ground when unloading clothing for which banding work has been completed.

[0356] Next, the conveyor rotation unit (420) can be driven to rotate the third conveyor (410) parallel to the ground. At this time, the control unit (1000) operates the supply roller drive motor (MS) of the band paper supply unit (900) to release the band paper (B) by the distance that the entrance of the inlet guide (813) moves while the third conveyor (410) rotates. Then, when the conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3) is switched on, the operation of the conveyor rotation unit (420) is stopped, and the operation of the supply roller drive motor (MS) is also stopped.

[0357]

[0358] The band upper guide part (820) is coupled to the inner lining supply module (600) of the frame part (100) and can provide a movement path for the band (B) to wrap around the garment. The inner lining supply module (600) is provided to protrude from the upper end of a vertical structure installed on the support plate (590) and can be placed on the upper side of the garment. In addition, an internal operating space in which the garment is folded or banded is provided between the support plate (590) and the inner lining supply module (600).

[0359] The upper guide portion (820) of the band is rotatably coupled to the inner supply module (600) which is positioned opposite to the support plate (590).

[0360] The upper guide part (820) of the band is connected to the lower guide part (810) of the band when banding the garment, and provides a path for the band (B) to move. When banding the garment is completed, as shown in Fig. 19b, it rotates to secure an internal operating space between the support plate (590) and the inner fabric supply module (600) of the frame part (100).

[0361] Specifically, the band upper guide part (820) rotates around a rotation axis arranged in the front-back direction, and when banding clothes, it is deployed from the inner fabric supply module (600) of the frame part (100) to cross the internal operating space. In addition, when not banding clothes, the band upper guide part (820) is arranged in a folded state toward the inner fabric supply module (600) of the frame part (100) to secure the internal operating space. For example, the band upper guide part (820) may be arranged perpendicular to the ground when banding clothes and may be arranged parallel to the ground when not banding clothes, but is not limited thereto.

[0362] In addition, the internal operating space can be used as a banding space by installing a band guide part (820) when banding the garment, and can be used as a folding space by rotating the band guide part (820) when folding the garment.

[0363] The band upper guide part (820) is connected to the band lower guide part (810) so that clothing is placed on the inside, and for example, is formed in an approximately '∩' shape so that both ends can come into contact with both ends of the band lower guide part (810). In particular, a position alignment groove (823) may be formed by being sunken in a surface that comes into contact with the band lower guide part (810) at either end of the band upper guide part (820). In addition, the band lower guide part (810) may be provided with a position alignment protrusion (812c) that is formed by being protruded in a surface that comes into contact with the band upper guide part (820) so as to be inserted into the position alignment groove (823). In addition, the position alignment protrusion (812c) may be formed on the band upper guide part (820) and the position alignment groove (823) may be formed on the band upper guide part (820). When the band upper guide part (820) rotates and is connected to the band lower guide part (810), the position alignment protrusion (812c) is inserted into the position alignment groove (823) so that the band upper guide part (820) and the band lower guide part (810) are stably connected.

[0364] In addition, the band upper guide part (820) is provided with a guide surface formed on the inner side for guiding the band (B) and is provided so as to match the guide surface of the first lower guide (811) and the guide surface of the second lower guide (812) when banding the garment. The band upper guide part (820) is provided with an upper guide groove (821) that is formed by being sunken in on the inner side facing the garment. The upper guide groove (821) may be provided with a pair of upper guide walls (821a) that are formed by being protruded on both inner sides. The pair of upper guide walls (821a) are respectively arranged to face the bottom surface of the upper guide groove (821) and are spaced apart from each other so that when the band (B) is tightened, the band (B) passes between the pair of upper guide walls (821a) and is in close contact with the garment. At this time, the bottom surface of the upper guide groove (821) may be the guide surface of the band upper guide part (820).

[0365] The band upper guide portion (820) may be provided with a rotational connection portion (822) that is rotatably coupled to the inner paper supply module (600) of the frame portion (100). The rotational connection portion (822) may be formed to protrude from the upper portion of the band upper guide portion (820).

[0366] The upper guide installation part (151) is arranged in the paper supply module (600), and the band paper upper guide part (820) is rotatably connected thereto. An upper guide rotation motor (MB2) is installed in the upper guide installation part (151). The upper guide rotation motor (MB2) has a rotation connection part (822) connected to the motor shaft, and when the upper guide rotation motor (MB2) operates, the band paper upper guide part (820) rotates around the motor shaft.

[0367]

[0368] The banding unit (800) of the garment folding machine (1) according to the present invention may include a cutting assembly (830) to join and cut the band paper (B) after the band paper (B) wraps around the garment. In addition, when the cutting assembly (830) applies heat to or comes into contact with the band paper (B) to join and cut the band paper (B), the banding unit (800) may further include a protection plate (840) to prevent the garment from being damaged or deformed.

[0369] The protection plate (840) is moved and positioned between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) when the protection plate movement motor (MB3) described later is driven, and can be positioned between the band (B) and the clothing. Specifically, the protection plate (840) moves between the band (B) and the clothing when joining and cutting the clothing to protect the clothing, and after joining and cutting the clothing is completed, it is operated to retreat between the band (B) and the clothing so that the clothing can be unloaded.

[0370] For example, the protection plate (840) may include a protection plate body (841) and an extension (842). The protection plate body (841) may be formed in a plate shape and may be placed inside one of a pair of conveyor belts (415), and may be moved and placed between the pair of conveyor belts (415) when joining and cutting clothes. In addition, the protection plate body (841) protects clothes from the cutting assembly (830). Specifically, the protection plate body (841) moves between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812) when joining and cutting clothes, and clothes are placed on the upper side of the protection plate body (841), and a connecting side band (B2), an end side band (B1), and a cutting assembly (830) are placed on the lower side of the protection plate body (841). Accordingly, when the cutting assembly (830) joins the connecting side band (B2) to the end side band (B1) and cuts the connecting side band (B2), contact with clothing is blocked by the protective plate body (841).

[0371] The extension (842) may be formed by extending from the protection plate body (841), and a protection plate driven gear (842a) may be formed to be connected to the protection plate moving motor (MB3). The protection plate moving motor (MB3) may be directional, so that when operated in the forward direction, the protection plate (840) may be moved in one direction, and when operated in the reverse direction, the protection plate (840) may be moved in the other direction. The protection plate moving motor (MB3) is installed on the conveyor support (412) and, when operated, rotates the protection plate driving gear (840a) provided to the protection plate moving motor (MB3). The protection plate driving gear (840a) is connected to the motor shaft of the protection plate moving motor (MB3) to mesh with the protection plate driven gear (842a), and moves the protection plate driving gear (840a) when the protection plate moving motor (MB3) is operated. For example, the guard plate drive gear (840a) may be a pinion gear and the guard plate driven gear (842a) may be a rack gear.

[0372] The protection plate (840) is arranged so that the protection plate body (841) is placed inside the conveyor belt (415), and the protection plate driven gear (842a) of the extension (842) is arranged to mesh with the protection plate driving gear (840a) of the protection plate moving motor (MB3).

[0373] Then, when the banding part (800) operates and the band (B) surrounds the clothing, and the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) overlap in the vertical direction, the protection plate moving motor (MB3) is driven before the band (B) is joined.

[0374] When the protection plate moving motor (MB3) is driven in the forward direction, as shown in Fig. 20b, the protection plate driving gear (840a) rotates and the protection plate (840) engaged therewith moves in one direction. Accordingly, the protection plate body (841) is placed between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812), but is placed between the end band (B1) and the clothing. In this state, the cutting assembly (830) is driven, and after the driving of the cutting assembly (830) is completed, the protection plate moving motor (MB3) is driven in the reverse direction again.

[0375] When the protection plate moving motor (MB3) is driven in the reverse direction, as shown in Fig. 20a, the protection plate (840) moves in the other direction so that the protection plate body (841) is placed inside the conveyor belt (415). At this time, the protection plate body (841) is completely retracted into the inside of the conveyor belt (415) so that the band (B) joined with the clothing can be transported or moved along the conveyor belt (415).

[0376]

[0377] The cutting assembly (830) is provided to operate when the end-side band (B1) is vertically overlapped with the connection-side band (B2), thereby joining the connection-side band (B2) to the end-side band (B1) and cutting the connection-side band (B2). This cutting assembly (830) is arranged between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812), but is arranged below the reference surface.

[0378] The cutting assembly (830) may include a pressing device for tautly holding a section of the band paper (B) that is overlapped vertically, a joining device for joining the overlapped band paper (B), a cutting device for cutting the connecting side band paper (B2), and a driving device for driving these. In addition, the cutting assembly (830) may operate to rise a second time after the first rise during joining and cutting, depending on the driving device, and may operate to descend when joining and cutting are completed.

[0379] First, the pressing device may be configured to include a first pressing portion (833) that presses only the short-side band (B1), and a second pressing portion (834) that presses the short-side band (B1) and the connecting-side band (B2) simultaneously and is positioned at a position spaced from the first pressing portion (833).

[0380] The first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction, and can move upward according to the operation of the cutting assembly (830) to press only the end-side band (B1) together with the protection plate (840) or press the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) simultaneously. The first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) are arranged between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812), and the first pressing portion (833) can be arranged adjacent to the first lower guide (811) and the second pressing portion (834) can be arranged adjacent to the second lower guide (812).

[0381] The first pressing portion (833) is arranged adjacent to the connection guide (815) and has a band insertion hole (833b) through which the band (B) passes when the band (B) moves for the first time. This band insertion hole (833b) can be positioned corresponding to the second band guide hole (815a), and the band (B) that has moved through the second band guide hole (815a) passes through it. Accordingly, after the second movement of the band (B), the end-side band (B1) is arranged between the end of the first pressing portion (833) and the protection plate (840), and the connection-side band (B2) is arranged within the band insertion hole (833b). In addition, the first pressing part (833) can temporarily fix the end side band (B1) to the protection plate (840) by pressing only the end side band (B1) while the end side band (B1) is in close contact with the protection plate (840) when the cutting assembly (830) is in operation.

[0382] The second pressing portion (834) may be arranged horizontally at a certain distance from the first pressing portion (833), but its end may be arranged lower than the end of the first pressing portion (833). That is, the distance between the end of the first pressing portion (833) and the protection plate (840) is arranged closer than the distance between the end of the second pressing portion (834) and the protection plate (840). In addition, after the second movement of the band (B), the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) are arranged to overlap vertically between the end of the second pressing portion (834) and the protection plate (840). Accordingly, the second pressing portion (834) can be pressed against the protection plate (840) at the end when the cutting assembly (830) is in operation, and can temporarily fix the end band (B1) and the connection band (B2) to the protection plate (840) by simultaneously pressing both the end band (B1) and the connection band (B2). At this time, the end of the second pressing portion (834) can be positioned lower than the bottom surface of the second lower guide groove (812a) before the cutting assembly (830) is in operation.

[0383] In addition, the protective plate body (841) may be provided with a first insertion groove (841a) and a second insertion groove (841b) that are formed by being sunken in the surface pressed by the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834). In addition, the first insertion groove (841a) may be provided in the protective plate body (841) at a position corresponding to the first pressing portion (833), and the second insertion groove (841b) may be provided in the protective plate body (841) at a position corresponding to the second pressing portion (834). In addition, when the cutting assembly (830) is operated, the first pressing portion (833) may rise so that the end portion may be inserted into the first insertion groove (841a), and the second pressing portion (834) may rise so that the end portion may be inserted into the second insertion groove (841b). Accordingly, the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) are inserted into the first insertion groove (841a) and the second insertion groove (841b), respectively, and the band (B) is pressed to temporarily fix the band (B) more stably.

[0384] The joining device is configured to include a heating member (835) that is heated during operation to join the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2). The heating member (835) is disposed between the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) and provides heat to the overlapping bands (B) during operation of the cutting assembly (830) so that they are joined to each other. The heating member (835) may have at least one joining protrusion (835a) that is formed to protrude toward the protection plate (840). In addition, the heating member (835) may join the connection-side band (B2) and the end-side band (B1) by coming into contact with the protection plate (840) during operation of the cutting assembly (830) or being spaced apart from the protection plate (840) by leaving a gap therebetween. At this time, the band (B) may have at least one side coated with an adhesive material that becomes adhesive when heated, and the side opposite to the side wrapping the clothing may be coated with an adhesive material.

[0385] The cutting device may be configured to include a cutting blade (836). The cutting blade (836) is configured to move upward when the cutting assembly (830) is operated to cut only the connecting band (B2). The cutting blade (836) is arranged between the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834). Specifically, the cutting blade (836) is arranged between the first pressing portion (833) and the heating member (835), and is arranged adjacent to the first pressing portion (833). In particular, the cutting blade may be arranged in contact with a surface of the first pressing portion (833) facing the second pressing portion (834). That is, when the first pressing portion (833) presses the end-side band (B1) and the heating member (835) presses the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2), the end-side band (B1) is pressed against the protective plate body (841), but the connection-side band (B2) becomes more distant from the end-side band (B1) as it moves from the heating member (835) toward the first pressing portion (833). Therefore, the cutting blade (836) disposed adjacent to the first pressing portion (833) rises when the cutting assembly (830) operates to contact only the connection-side band (B2) and can cut the connection-side band (B2). At this time, the cutting blade (836) is formed sharp enough to cut the band (B) upon contact.

[0386] In addition, the cutting device may further include an auxiliary cutting blade (833c). The auxiliary cutting blade (833c) may be formed to protrude toward the cutting blade (836) by being provided in the first pressing portion (833). For example, the auxiliary cutting blade (833c) may be formed to protrude toward the inside of the band insertion hole (833b) and may be disposed adjacent to the cutting blade (836) so that when the cutting blade (836) rises, the connecting-side band (B2) may be cut in a scissor-like manner together with the cutting blade (836). That is, the auxiliary cutting blade (833c) contacts the upper surface of the connecting-side band (B2) and the cutting blade (836) contacts the lower surface of the connecting-side band (B2), and the auxiliary cutting blade (833c) and the cutting blade (836) intersect to cut the connecting-side band (B2).

[0387] The cutting assembly (830) is first raised only to a state where the driving device is driven so that the first pressing portion (833) contacts the protection plate (840) and temporarily fixes the end-side band (B1). Then, in this state, the connecting-side band (B2) is pulled, and the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) is driven in the reverse direction to pull the band (B) so that the connecting-side band (B2) is in a taut state. Here, the reverse driving of the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) means the opposite direction of the forward driving that moves the band (B) so that the band (B) wraps the clothing.

[0388] Next, the cutting assembly (830) is driven again by the driving device to rise a second time, and at this time, the second pressing part (834) and the heating member (835) sequentially come into contact with the protection plate (840), and then the cutting blade (836) comes into contact with the connecting side band (B2).

[0389] The distance between the first pressing portion (833) and the reference surface is arranged to be shorter than the distance between the second pressing portion (834) and the reference surface. That is, the vertical distance from the first pressing portion (833) to the first insertion groove (841a) is arranged to be shorter than the vertical distance from the second pressing portion (834) to the second insertion groove (841b). In addition, the vertical distance from the second pressing portion (834) to the second insertion groove (841b) is arranged to be shorter than the vertical distance from the joining protrusion (835a) of the heating member (835) to the protection plate (840). In addition, the vertical distance from the joining protrusion (835a) of the heating member (835) to the protection plate (840) is arranged to be shorter than the vertical distance from the upper end of the cutting blade (836) to the protection plate (840).

[0390] Specifically, the cutting assembly (830) may further include an assembly body (832) in which a pressing device, a joining device, and a cutting device are installed, and an assembly bracket (831) that secures the assembly body (832) to a conveyor support (412).

[0391] The assembly body (832) is formed in a shape into which a first pressing portion (833) and a second pressing portion (834) can be inserted, and may be provided in the form of a block, for example. The assembly body (832) is formed with a first pressing portion insertion groove (832b) into which the first pressing portion (833) is inserted with a first elastic member (837) therebetween, and a second pressing portion insertion groove into which the second pressing portion (834) is inserted with a second elastic member (838) therebetween. The first elastic member (837) is inserted into the first pressing portion insertion groove (832b) to elastically support between the assembly body (832) and the first pressing portion (833). When the cutting assembly (830) is further raised while the first pressing portion (833) is in contact with the protective plate (840), the first elastic member (837) is compressively deformed and elastically supports the first pressing portion (833). The second elastic member (838) is inserted into the second pressing portion insertion groove (832c) to elastically support between the assembly body (832) and the second pressing portion (834). When the cutting assembly (830) is further raised while the second pressing portion (834) is in contact with the protective plate (840), the second elastic member (838) is compressively deformed and elastically supports the second pressing portion (834).

[0392] In addition, the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) are each provided with a first slide hole (833a) and a second slide hole (834a) that are formed long in the vertical direction. A guide pin (835b) is inserted into the first slide hole (833a) and the second slide hole (834a) to move. The guide pin (835b) can be fixedly coupled to the assembly body (832).

[0393] The assembly body (832) is provided with a heating member insertion groove (832d) formed so that a heating member (835) is inserted between the first pressing member insertion groove (832b) and the second pressing member insertion groove (832c). In addition, the assembly body (832) is provided with a cutting blade insertion groove (832e) formed so that a cutting blade (836) is inserted between the first pressing member insertion groove (832b) and the heating member insertion groove (832d). At this time, the cutting blade insertion groove (832e) may be formed so as to be open toward the first pressing member insertion groove (832b), and the cutting blade (836) may be coupled to and fixed in the cutting blade insertion groove (832e).

[0394] This assembly body (832) is installed to be able to move up and down on the conveyor support (412) via the assembly bracket (831). The assembly bracket (831) is coupled to the conveyor support (412) and has a guide column (831a) that guides the movement of the assembly body (832). The guide column (831a) is formed to be long in the vertical direction and is provided in the assembly bracket (831) with at least one guide tube (832f) into which the guide column (831a) is inserted. The guide tube (832f) is provided integrally with the assembly body (832) and has a hollow shape so that the guide column (831a) is inserted into the inside and moves.

[0395] And, a driving device is installed in the assembly bracket (831). Specifically, a cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) is installed in the assembly bracket (831), and when the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) is driven, an assembly driving gear (830a) installed in the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) rotates. The assembly driving gear (830a) meshes with an assembly driven gear (832a) provided in the assembly body (832), and when rotated, moves the assembly body (832) in the up-and-down direction together with the assembly driven gear (832a). For example, the assembly driving gear (830a) may be a pinion gear and the assembly driven gear (832a) may be a rack gear.

[0396] Additionally, the assembly bracket (831) may have an inclined support contact surface (831b) that comes into contact with the conveyor inclined support (121) when the conveyor (410) is rotated by the conveyor rotation unit (420) and is inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the ground. The inclined support contact surface (831b) may be the lower surface of the assembly bracket (831).

[0397]

[0398] Meanwhile, FIGS. 38a and 38b illustrate block diagrams for explaining the control of a clothing folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0399] Referring to FIGS. 38a and 38b, the control configuration of a garment folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is described as follows.

[0400] The control unit (1000) can control the loading unit (200), the transport unit (300), the unloading unit (400), the folding unit (500), the inner paper supply module (600), the banding unit (800), and the band paper supply unit (900).

[0401] The control unit (1000) is provided to control the operation of the clothing folding machine (1) based on a user's input received through an input unit (not shown in the drawing). The control unit (1000) may be composed of a printed circuit board and components mounted on the printed circuit board. When the user selects a type of clothing or a folding course through the input unit and inputs a control command such as an operation, the control unit (1000) can control the operation of the clothing folding machine (1) according to a preset algorithm.

[0402] Meanwhile, the control unit (1000) is electrically connected to the input unit (not shown) to receive a user's control command, and is electrically connected to the display unit (1200) and the alarm unit (1300) to transmit information on the operating status of the clothing folding machine (1) to the display unit (1200) and the alarm unit (1300) so as to control the transmission of the information to the user.

[0403] In addition, the control unit (1000) may further include a memory for storing information that is input in advance or input through an input unit (not shown), and may further include a timer that can measure time.

[0404] Meanwhile, the control unit (1000) can be electrically or signal-connected to the loading unit (200), the transfer unit (300), the unloading unit (400), the folding unit (500), the inner paper supply module (600), the banding unit (800), and the band paper supply unit (900).

[0405] For example, the control unit (1000) can transmit a driving control signal to the loading unit conveyor motor (ML) and the loading conveyor movement motor (MLE) of the loading unit (200). In addition, the control unit (1000) can receive a signal from the clothing input detection sensor (SL1) and the clothing length calculation sensor (SL2) of the loading unit (200) as to whether clothing is present at a predetermined position on the loading plate (210).

[0406] In addition, the control unit (1000) can transmit a driving control signal to a plurality of motors of the transfer unit (300). In addition, although not shown, the control unit (1000) can receive a signal from a sensor provided in the transfer unit (300) as to whether the first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330) are operating at the correct position. In addition, the control unit (1000) can receive a signal from the first conveyor sensor (SC1) and the second conveyor sensor (SC2) as to whether the clothing passes through a predetermined position. In addition, the control unit (1000) can receive a signal from a sensor provided in the folding unit (500) as to whether the first guide arm (520), the second guide arm (530), the third guide arm (540), the first folding bar (560), the second folding bar (570), and the third folding bar (580) are operating at the correct position.

[0407] Due to this configuration, the control unit (1000) can determine whether the clothing (C) passes through, and can perform hem folding, vertical folding, or horizontal folding on the clothing (C).

[0408] In addition, the control unit (1000) can transmit a drive control signal to the third conveyor drive motor (MU), the conveyor rotation motor (MU1), and the bracket movement motor (MU3) of the unloading unit (400). In addition, although not shown, the control unit (1000) can receive a signal as to whether the conveyor (410) is arranged parallel to the ground from the conveyor horizontal detection unit (S3) provided in the unloading unit (400) and the conveyor inclination detection unit (S2) provided in the frame unit (100).

[0409] Additionally, the control unit (1000) can transmit a drive control signal to the plate movement motor (MU2) of the unloading unit (400).

[0410] In addition, the control unit (1000) can transmit a driving control signal to the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) of the banding unit (800), and can receive a signal regarding the position of the band (B) from the band initial position detection sensor (S4).

[0411] Additionally, the control unit (1000) can transmit a drive control signal to the upper guide rotation motor (MB2), the protection plate movement motor (MB3), and the cutting assembly elevation motor (MB4) of the banding unit (800).

[0412] In addition, the control unit (1000) can transmit a drive control signal to the supply roller drive motor (MS) of the band paper supply unit (900), and can transmit a signal regarding the presence or absence of the band paper (B) from the band paper detection sensor (S1).

[0413] The specific control contents of the control unit (1000) in the present invention will be described later.

[0414]

[0415] FIGS. 39A to 39C illustrate a flowchart for explaining a process of folding clothes in a clothes folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 40 to 53 illustrate a flowchart for explaining a control method of a clothes folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0416] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 53, a control method of a clothing folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is described as follows.

[0417] A control method of a garment folding machine according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a loading step (S100), a transport step (S200), a lining supply step (S300), a folding step (S400), a bending step (S500), and an unloading step (S600).

[0418] The control method of the clothing folding machine according to the present invention may include a loading step (S100) in which clothing (C) is loaded into a housing (not shown).

[0419] Referring to FIG. 40, in the loading step (S100), clothing can be loaded onto the loading plate (210) by the user and placed toward the inside of the housing (not shown). At this time, when the leading edge of the clothing (C) moves to the position where the clothing insertion detection sensor (SL1) is arranged, the clothing insertion detection sensor (SL1) can detect the presence of the clothing (C) and transmit information to the control unit (1000). When the control unit (1000) receives the above information from the clothing insertion detection sensor (SL1), it determines that the clothing (C) has been inserted into the clothing folding machine (1), and can operate the loading conveyor movement motor (MLE) and the loading conveyor motor (ML). Accordingly, as the loading conveyor (230) moves downward according to the operation of the loading conveyor movement motor (MLE), the upper surface of the clothing is pressed with a predetermined pressure, and as the loading conveyor (230) rotates (circulates), the clothing (C) can be transported into the housing (not shown) of the clothing folding machine (1).

[0420] Meanwhile, the control unit (1000) can measure the time from the moment the clothing insertion detection sensor (SL1) begins to detect the presence of clothing (C) through a built-in timer (not shown).

[0421] Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, in the loading step (S100), the clothing (C) may be transported into the interior of the housing (not shown) by the action of the loading plate (210) and the guide plate (220) while the sleeve folding may be performed first.

[0422] That is, in the loading step (S100), the sleeve of the garment hangs down from the loading plate (210), and as the garment moves backward along the loading plate (210), the sleeve of the garment comes into contact with the guide plate (220) and is folded toward the inside of the garment. Therefore, the garment is pulled by the loading conveyor (230) with the sleeve portion of the upper garment folded by a predetermined amount, and the garment can be loaded onto the first conveyor (320) while primarily and manually performing vertical folding (sleeve folding).

[0423] Therefore, according to the present invention, device miniaturization is possible along with simplification of the folding process.

[0424] Meanwhile, when the clothing input detection sensor (SL1) detects that the tip of the clothing (C) has passed through the loading section (200), the control section (1000) performs the transfer step (S200). The transfer step (S200) may be performed simultaneously with the loading step (S100), or may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed after the loading step (S100) has started.

[0425]

[0426] The transport step (S200) may include a first conveyor transport step (S210), a second conveyor transport step (S220), and a hem folding step (S230).

[0427] In the first conveyor transport step (S210), when the clothing input detection sensor (SL1) begins to detect the presence of clothing, the control unit (1000) operates the first conveyor motor (MC1) to transport the clothing (C).

[0428] Specifically, in the first conveyor transport step (S210), the control unit (1000) receives information from the clothing input detection sensor (SL1) that the clothing has passed a predetermined position on the loading plate (210), determines that the clothing (C) has been input into the clothing folding machine (1), and operates the first conveyor motor (MC1). Accordingly, the first conveyor (320) can rotate and transport the clothing to the lower rearward side. At this time, the control unit (1000) can operate the first conveyor motor (MC1) at the same time as receiving the information that the clothing has been input from the clothing input detection sensor (SL1), and can also operate the first conveyor motor (MC1) after receiving the information that the clothing has been input from the clothing input detection sensor (SL1) and a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0429] Meanwhile, in the first conveyor transport step (S210), the control unit (1000) can control the rotation speed of the first conveyor motor (MC1) to be greater than the rotation speed of the loading conveyor motor (ML1). That is, in the first conveyor transport step (S210), the speed at which the first conveyor (320) transports the clothing (C) is preferably faster than the speed at which the loading conveyor (230) transports the clothing (C). With this configuration, the clothing (C) transported in the first conveyor transport step (S210) is pulled by the difference in transport speed between the first conveyor (320) and the loading conveyor (230), and wrinkling of the clothing can be prevented.

[0430] Meanwhile, when clothing is transported by the first conveyor (320) in the first conveyor transport step (S210), the first conveyor sensor (SC1) can detect that clothing (C) exists at a predetermined location on the first conveyor (320) and transmit this to the control unit (1000), and the control unit (1000) can determine that the clothing has passed the predetermined location and perform the second conveyor transport step (S220).

[0431] The second conveyor transport step (S220) can be performed simultaneously with the first conveyor transport step (S210) being performed, and depending on the length of the clothing (C), the loading step (S10) and the first conveyor transport step (S210) can be performed simultaneously.

[0432] In the second conveyor transport step (S220), when the first conveyor sensor (SC1) begins to detect the presence of clothing, the control unit (1000) operates the second conveyor motor (MC2) to transport the clothing (C).

[0433] Specifically, in the second conveyor transport step (S220), the control unit (1000) can operate the second conveyor motor (MC2) after receiving information from the first conveyor sensor (SC1) that clothing has passed a predetermined position on the first conveyor (320). At this time, the control unit (1000) can operate the second conveyor motor (MC2) simultaneously with receiving information from the first conveyor sensor (SC1) that clothing has been input, and can also operate the second conveyor motor (MC2) after receiving information from the first conveyor sensor (SC1) that clothing has been input and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. With this configuration, clothing that has passed through the first conveyor (320) can be transported forward by the second conveyor (330) (see FIG. 41).

[0434] And, in the second conveyor transport step (S220), when the first conveyor sensor (SC1) begins to detect the presence of clothing, the control unit (1000) can operate the second conveyor movement motor (MCR) to form a folding gap between the first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330).

[0435] Specifically, in the second conveyor transport step (S220), when the control unit (1000) receives information from the first conveyor sensor (SC1) that the clothing (C) has passed a predetermined position on the first conveyor (320), the control unit (1000) may operate the second conveyor movement motor (MCR) to rotate the second conveyor (320). At this time, the second conveyor movement motor (MCR) may change the shortest distance between the first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330) by changing the rotation direction. For example, the control unit (1000) may control the second conveyor movement motor (MCR) so that the current value of the motor supplied to the second conveyor motor (MC2) is maintained within a predetermined motor current value range. At this time, the distance (interval) of the folding gap may be smaller than the thickness of the clothing (C). With this configuration, the clothing (C) can pass through the folding gap between the first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330), and the clothing (C) can be pressed between the first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330) and spread to a predetermined thickness.

[0436] Meanwhile, the control unit (1000) controls the second conveyor motor (MC2) to rotate in the forward direction, and then controls the second conveyor motor (MC2) to rotate in the reverse direction by changing the rotation direction, thereby performing hem folding of clothing (S230, hereinafter referred to as hem folding step).

[0437] Specifically, when the control unit (1000) receives information from the second conveyor sensor (SC2) that the clothing (C) has passed a predetermined position on the second conveyor (330), the control unit (1000) can reverse the rotation direction of the second conveyor motor (MC2). At this time, the control unit (1000) can not only reverse the rotation direction of the second conveyor motor (MC2) immediately after receiving the information from the second conveyor sensor (SC2), but can also reverse the rotation direction of the second conveyor motor (MC2) after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the information from the second conveyor sensor (SC2). At this time, the control unit (1000) can control the rotation speeds of the first conveyor motor (MC1) and the second conveyor motor (MC2) so that the transport speed of the clothing of the first conveyor (320) and the transport speed of the clothing of the second conveyor (330) are the same.

[0438] With this configuration, the first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330) can transport the garment backward, and the front and rear ends of the garment (C) can be folded while coming together. That is, according to the present invention, the rotation direction of the second conveyor motor (MC2) can be changed in the second conveyor transport step (S220) to perform hem folding on the garment (C) (see FIG. 42).

[0439] Meanwhile, when the second conveyor sensor (SC2) detects the presence of clothing, the control unit (1000) can operate the second conveyor movement motor (MCR) to rotate the rear end of the second conveyor (330) downward by a predetermined angle (α). That is, when the second conveyor sensor (SC2) detects the presence of clothing, the control unit (1000) can widen the space between the first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330) to release the clothing (C) from being pressed. With this configuration, the clothing (C) can be prevented from bunching up during the hem folding process (see FIG. 43).

[0440]

[0441] Meanwhile, in the second conveyor transport step (S220) or the hem folding step (S230), the control unit (1000) can calculate the length of the clothing. The control unit (1000) can measure the time since the presence of the clothing (C) is detected in the loading step (S100) through a built-in timer (not shown), and can detect that the input of the clothing has been completed through the clothing length calculation sensor (SL2). At this time, the control unit (1000) can calculate the length of the clothing (C) through the transport speed of the loading conveyor (230) for the clothing, the time elapsed since the presence of the clothing (C) is detected, and the distance (d) between the clothing input detection sensor (SL1) and the clothing length calculation sensor (SL2). For example, the length of the clothing (C) can be calculated by multiplying the transport speed of the loading conveyor (230) for the clothing and the time elapsed since the presence of the clothing (C) was detected, and then adding the distance (d) between the clothing input detection sensor (SL1) and the clothing length calculation sensor (SL2).

[0442] With this configuration, the control unit (1000) can calculate the total length of the clothing (C) and use this to calculate the position for folding the clothing (C) horizontally.

[0443]

[0444] After the hem folding step (S230), the control unit (1000) can operate the third conveyor (410) to transport the clothing (C) (S240).

[0445] Specifically, when the control unit (1000) receives information from the second conveyor sensor (SC2) that the clothing (C) has passed a predetermined position on the second conveyor (330), the control unit (1000) can operate the third conveyor motor (MU) to transport the clothing (C) that has passed through the first conveyor (320) and the second conveyor (330). At this time, the control unit (1000) can transport the clothing (C) to a horizontal folding position suitable for the clothing (C) using the calculated length of the clothing (C).

[0446]

[0447] In the lining supply step (S300), the lining (700) can be supplied to the clothing (C) placed on the third conveyor (410).

[0448] Specifically, when clothing (C) is placed on the third conveyor (410), the control unit (1000) can operate the rotation member driving motor (MR) (S310). When the rotation member driving motor (MR) is operated, the rotation member (631) can rotate in a direction away from the housing (621) so that the exit of the discharge passage (632) can be positioned close to the clothing (C) placed on the third conveyor (410).

[0449] Thereafter, the control unit (1000) can operate the discharge roller driving motor (ME) (S320). Accordingly, when the discharge roller (613) rotates, the paper (700) seated on the paper seating surface (611c) can be moved toward the discharge unit (611a) one by one.

[0450] Thereafter, the control unit (1000) can operate the transport roller driving motor (MT) (S330). Accordingly, the transport roller driving motor (MT) is driven to rotate one of the transport rollers (624), the remaining transport rollers (624) are also rotated by the first belt (641), and the supply roller (633) connected by the second belt (642) can rotate together with the transport roller (624). In this way, the inner paper (700) moved through the discharge passage (632) can be moved to the clothing (C) placed on the third conveyor (410) (see FIG. 45).

[0451]

[0452] The folding step (S400) includes a vertical folding step (S410) and a horizontal folding step (S420).

[0453] In the vertical folding step (S410), the clothing can be folded by creating a folding line along the direction in which the clothing is introduced.

[0454] In the vertical folding step (S410), the clothing can be fixed using the first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530), and the vertical line of the clothing can be folded using the first folding bar (560) and the second folding bar (570).

[0455] First, the control unit (1000) operates the second movement motor (M2) and the fourth movement motor (M4) so ​​that the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530) move upward (S411).

[0456] Thereafter, the control unit (1000) can operate the first movement motor (M1) and the third movement motor (M3) as needed to adjust the gap between the first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530). At this time, the first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530) can slide along the second direction. For example, the first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530) can move symmetrically and simultaneously closer or further apart. As another example, the first guide arm (520) or the second guide arm (530) can also move independently (S412). Therefore, the folding width of the clothing can be adjusted by adjusting the gap between the first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530).

[0457] After the gap adjustment between the first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530) is completed, the control unit (1000) can continuously operate the first chain drive motor (MG1) and the second chain drive motor (MG2) to extend the length of the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530). In this case, the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530) can be extended to a maximum length and fixed by being coupled to the chain fixing portions (526, 536) (S413).

[0458] After the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530) are extended to their maximum lengths, the control unit (1000) can operate the second movement motor (M2) and the fourth movement motor (M4) to control the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530) to press and support the garment (see FIG. 46). At this time, the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530) can press the garment with a predetermined pressure while descending. Accordingly, the garment can be supported by the first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530), and the vertical folding position can be guided (S414).

[0459] Here, a vertical fold refers to folding along a reference line parallel to the direction of movement of the garment. Parallel to the direction of movement of the garment does not necessarily mean that the line of movement of the garment and the fold line are perfectly aligned at 0 degrees, but rather encompasses a margin of error of 0 to 30 degrees.

[0460] Meanwhile, in a state where the clothing is supported by the first guide arm (520) and the second guide arm (530), the sleeve of the clothing may be lowered by gravity and may fall off the third conveyor (410). In this state, the control unit (1000) may control the movement of the first folding bar (560) and the second folding bar (570) so that the first bar body (561) and the second bar body (571) support the sleeve of the clothing. That is, the control unit (1000) may operate the seventh movement motor (M7), the eighth movement motor (M8), the ninth movement motor (M9), and the tenth movement motor (M10) to move the first folding bar (560) and the second folding bar (570) to a position where the first bar body (561) and the second bar body (571) come into contact with the sleeve of the clothing (S415).

[0461] Thereafter, the control unit (1000) can operate the eighth movement motor (M8) and the tenth movement motor (M10) to move the first bar body (561) and the second bar body (571) upwardly (S416). With this configuration, the sleeves of the clothing can be lifted, thereby creating a reference line for vertical folding on the clothing.

[0462] Next, the control unit (1000) operates the first bar rotation motor (MF1) and the second bar rotation motor (MF2) so that the first bar main body (561) and the second bar main body (571) rotate to shake off (or push out) the sleeves of the clothing and complete the vertical folding of the clothing (see Fig. 47). Meanwhile, the rotation of the first bar main body (561) and the second bar main body (571) may be performed simultaneously, but it is preferable that the first bar main body (561) and the second bar main body (571) rotate at a predetermined time interval. This is to prevent the first bar main body (561) and the second bar main body (571) from colliding with each other while rotating (S417).

[0463] Thereafter, the control unit (1000) can return the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530) to their original positions (S418).

[0464] Specifically, the control unit (1000) raises the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530), and contracts the lengths of the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530). That is, the control unit (1000) can operate the second movement motor (M2) and the fourth movement motor (M4) to raise the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530), and operate the first chain drive motor (MG1) and the second chain drive motor (MG2) to contract the lengths of the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530). Additionally, the control unit (1000) can cause the length of the chain assembly (523) of the third guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530) to be shortened until they are positioned closer to the front of the garment folding machine (1) than the front end of the third conveyor (410).

[0465] Thereafter, after the length contraction of the tip of the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530) is completed, the control unit (1000) can operate the second movement motor (M2) and the fourth movement motor (M4) to lower the chain assembly (523) of the first guide arm (520) and the chain assembly (533) of the second guide arm (530) to a predetermined height (h3).

[0466] At the same time or thereafter, the control unit (1000) can return the first bar body (561) and the second bar body (571) to their original positions (S419).

[0467] Specifically, the control unit (1000) can operate the first bar rotation motor (MF1) and the second bar rotation motor (MF2) to return the first bar body (561) and the second bar body (571) to their original positions. At this time, the first bar body (561) and the second bar body (571) can be placed vertically above the folding bar receiving groove (491) formed in the support plate (490).

[0468] Thereafter, the control unit (1000) can operate the eighth movement motor (M8) and the tenth movement motor (M10) to lower the first bar body (561) and the second bar body (571) to their original positions. Accordingly, the first bar body (561) and the second bar body (571) can be accommodated in the folding bar accommodation groove (491) formed in the support plate (490).

[0469]

[0470] In the horizontal folding step (S420), after the vertical folding step (S410), the clothing can be folded by creating a folding line along a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the clothing is introduced.

[0471] In the horizontal folding step (S420), the clothing can be folded through the third folding bar (380).

[0472] Here, a horizontal fold refers to folding along a perpendicular reference line relative to the direction of movement (intake direction) of the garment. The perpendicularity to the direction of movement of the garment does not necessarily mean that the line of movement of the garment and the fold line are perfectly aligned at 90 degrees, but includes a margin of error of 0 to 30 degrees.

[0473] First, the horizontal folding position can be guided through the third guide arm (540). Specifically, the control unit (1000) can operate the fifth movement motor (M5) and the sixth movement motor (M6) to move the third guide arm (540) to a preset position (S421). At this time, if the inner lining (700) is supplied, the preset position can be positioned closer to the front of the garment folding machine (1) than the second folding line (720) of the inner lining (700). Alternatively, if the inner lining (700) is not supplied, the preset position can be the horizontal folding reference line of the garment.

[0474] Next, the control unit (1000) can operate the third chain drive motor (MG3). At this time, the chain assembly (543) can be extended in length while being unfolded, and can be extended to a length that can be placed on the upper side of the garment and press the upper side of the garment (S422). In this case, the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) can be extended to a maximum length and fixed by being coupled to the chain fixing unit (546) (S422).

[0475] Thereafter, the control unit (1000) can operate the sixth movement motor (M6) to move the third chain housing (541) downward (S423). Accordingly, the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) can press the garment with a predetermined pressure while descending. Accordingly, the garment can be supported by the third guide arm (540). In addition, when the inner lining (700) is arranged on the upper side of the garment (C), a horizontal folding reference line can be determined by the inner lining (700). Specifically, the horizontal folding reference line of the garment (C) can be determined by the first folding line (710) and the second folding line (720) of the inner lining (700). Alternatively, when the inner lining (700) is not arranged on the upper side of the garment (C), the horizontal folding reference line can be determined by the third guide arm (540). In this case, the horizontal fold lines of the clothing become clearer, and the clothing can be folded neatly.

[0476] Thereafter, the control unit (1000) can operate the 12th movement motor (M12) to move the third bar body (581) upward (S424). When the third bar body (581) moves upward, the upper part of the clothing (C) can be lifted together with the first folding line (710).

[0477] Next, the control unit (1000) operates the third bar rotation motor (MF3) so that the third bar main body (581) rotates to move the upper side of the garment, thereby completing the horizontal folding of the garment (S425). At this time, if the inner lining (700) is arranged on the upper side of the garment (C), the upper side of the garment can be folded while being turned over based on the first folding line (710) and the second folding line (720) of the inner lining (700). Alternatively, if the inner lining (700) is not arranged on the upper side of the garment (C), the upper side of the garment can be folded while being turned over based on the third guide arm (540).

[0478] Thereafter, the control unit (1000) can return the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) to its original position (S426).

[0479] Specifically, the control unit (1000) raises the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) and contracts the length of the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540). That is, the control unit (1000) can operate the sixth movement motor (M6) to raise the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) and operate the third chain drive motor (MG3) to contract the length of the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540).

[0480] Afterwards, after the length contraction of the tip of the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) is completed, the control unit (1000) can operate the sixth movement motor (M6) to lower the chain assembly (543) of the third guide arm (540) to a predetermined height.

[0481] At the same time or thereafter, the control unit (1000) can return the third bar body (581) to its original position (S427).

[0482] Specifically, the control unit (1000) can operate the third bar rotation motor (MF3) to return the third bar body (581) to its original position. At this time, the third bar body (581) can be placed vertically above the folding bar receiving groove (491) formed in the support plate (490).

[0483] Thereafter, the control unit (1000) can operate the 12th movement motor (M12) to lower the third bar body (581) to its original position. Accordingly, the third bar body (581) can be accommodated in the folding bar accommodation groove (491) formed in the support plate (490).

[0484]

[0485] Meanwhile, the folded clothing is placed on the third conveyor (410), and in this state, the banding step (S500) can be operated.

[0486] In the banding stage (S500), folded clothing is tied with a band (B) to provide a luxurious feel.

[0487] The banding step (S500) may include a banding preparation step (S510), a band paper supply step (S520), a band paper cutting and bonding preparation step (S530), a band paper cutting and bonding step (S540), and an unloading preparation step (S550).

[0488] In the banding preparation step (S510), the control unit (1000) can connect the band upper guide part (820) to the band lower guide part (810). Specifically, the control unit (1000) drives the upper guide rotation motor (MB2) to rotate the band upper guide part (820) around the motor shaft, and deploys it from the inner paper supply module (600) of the frame part (100) and arranges it to cross the internal operating space. That is, the band upper guide part (820) is arranged perpendicular to the ground. At this time, a position alignment protrusion (812c) is inserted into the position alignment groove (823) so that the band upper guide part (820) and the band lower guide part (810) are stably connected.

[0489] Then, when the band upper guide part (820) and the band lower guide part (810) are connected, the band supply step (S520) is performed.

[0490] In the band paper supply step (S520), the control unit (1000) drives the supply roller driving motor (MS) and the input roller driving motor (MB1) to move the band paper (B) a second time. Accordingly, the end-side band paper (B1) moves along the guide surface of the second lower guide (812), the guide surface of the band paper upper guide part (820), and the guide surface of the first lower guide (811) to wrap the clothing, and then moves back toward the second lower guide (812). Then, when the control unit (1000) detects the band paper (B) at the band paper initial position detection sensor (S4), it stops the driving of the supply roller driving motor (MS) and the input roller driving motor (MB1). The band paper (B) wraps the clothing and some of it overlaps in the vertical direction, and some of it overlaps the end-side band paper (B1) on the upper side of the connection-side band paper (B2).

[0491] After the band (B) moves a second time, the band cutting and bonding preparation step (S530) is performed.

[0492] In the cutting and bonding preparation step (S530) of the band, the control unit (1000) drives the protection plate movement motor (MB3) to move the protection plate (840) between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812). At this time, the protection plate (840) is placed between the clothing and the overlapping band (B).

[0493] In the cutting and bonding step (S540) of the band, the control unit (1000) first drives the cutting assembly (830) to fix the end-side band (B1), then drives the inlet roller driving motor (MB1) to pull the band (B), and then drives the cutting assembly (830) a second time to bond and then cut the band (B).

[0494] First, the control unit (1000) drives the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) to raise the assembly body (832), and the first pressing unit (833) presses the protection plate (840) with a force to fix the end-side band (B1) to the protection plate (840).

[0495] Next, the control unit (1000) drives the inlet roller drive motor (MB1) in the reverse direction to tighten or press the band (B) against the clothing, and pull the band (B) taut. At this time, the control unit (1000) senses the current of the inlet roller drive motor (MB1), and when the load increases, recognizes that the band (B) is taut, and can stop driving the inlet roller drive motor (MB1).

[0496] The control unit (1000) drives the cutting assembly (830) secondarily while stopping the drive of the input roller drive motor (MB1).

[0497] Specifically, the control unit (1000) drives the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) to raise the assembly body (832), and the second pressing portion (834) presses the protection plate (840) with a force to fix the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) to the protection plate (840). At this time, the first pressing portion (833) and the second pressing portion (834) cause the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) to become further apart from each other as they move from the second pressing portion (834) to the first pressing portion (833). In this way, the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2) are fixed in position to the protection plate (840).

[0498] In this state, the assembly body (832) rises further so that the heating member (835) comes into contact with the band (B) and joins the end-side band (B1) and the connection-side band (B2).

[0499] Next, the assembly body (832) rises further so that the cutting blade (836) cuts the connecting-side band (B2). At this time, the cutting blade (836) can cut the connecting-side band (B2) together with the auxiliary cutting blade (833c). In addition, the end-side band (B1) and the connecting-side band (B2) are spaced apart from each other by the first pressing portion (833) at the portions adjacent to the first pressing portion (833), so that when the cutting blade (836) rises, only the connecting-side band (B2) can be cut.

[0500] Next, the control unit (1000) drives the cutting assembly lifting motor (MB4) in the reverse direction to lower it to the original position and release the fixing of the band (B).

[0501] Next, the unloading preparation step (S550) is performed. In the unloading preparation step, the control unit (1000) moves the protective plate to its original position and rotates the upper guide part of the band to its original position.

[0502] First, the control unit (1000) drives the protection plate movement motor (MB3) to move the protection plate (840) back between the first lower guide (811) and the second lower guide (812). That is, the control unit (1000) moves the protection plate (840) into the interior of the conveyor belt (415).

[0503] Next, the control unit (1000) drives the upper guide rotation motor (MB2) to rotate the band upper guide part (820) to its original position and fold it toward the inner paper supply module (600). The band upper guide part (820) rotates to be placed parallel to the ground, and provides a space for unloading clothing.

[0504]

[0505] Meanwhile, in the unloading step (S600), the clothes can be transported in a folded state to make it easy for the user to retrieve them.

[0506] In the unloading step (S600), the control unit (1000) can transport the clothing wrapped in a band (B) and placed on the third conveyor (410) to a position easily accessible by the user's hand.

[0507] For example, in the unloading step (S500), the control unit (1000) operates the conveyor support unit (430) so that the conveyor (410) can rotate at any time. Specifically, the bracket movement motor (MU3) is driven to separate the support bracket (431) from the second conveyor shaft (414).

[0508] Next, the control unit (1000) operates the conveyor rotation unit (420) to rotate the conveyor (410) at a predetermined angle relative to the ground. At this time, the control unit (1000) operates the conveyor rotation unit (420) until a signal is input to the conveyor incline detection unit (S2).

[0509] Next, the control unit (1000) can operate the third conveyor drive motor (MU) to move the packed clothing to the unloading plate (440) by the transport movement of the conveyor (410).

[0510] Next, the control unit (1000) operates the plate movement motor (MU2) to move the unloading plate (440) forward, thereby moving the packed clothing to a position easily accessible to the user's hand.

[0511]

[0512] As a result, as shown in FIG. 54, the garment folded by the garment folding machine (1) of the present invention is vertically folded in accordance with the width in the left and right directions of the inner fabric (700), and then horizontally folded along the folding line (710), and then the band is wound around the garment along the direction intersecting the folding line (710).

[0513] Therefore, according to the present invention, a packaging effect is provided in which folded clothing (C) is banded with a band to maintain the folded shape, and there is an effect in which the user can feel a sense of luxury.

[0514]

[0515] Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific examples, this is for the purpose of specifically explaining the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is clear that the present invention can be modified or improved by a person having ordinary knowledge in the relevant field within the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0516] All simple modifications or changes of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific scope of protection of the present invention will be made clear by the appended claims.

Claims

1. Loading stage where clothing is brought in; A lining supply step for supplying lining to the clothing introduced in the above loading step; After the above-mentioned lining supply step, a vertical folding step of folding the garment by creating a folding line along the direction in which the garment is introduced; and After the vertical folding step, a horizontal folding step of folding the garment by creating a folding line along a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the garment is introduced; A method for controlling a garment folding machine including:

2. In paragraph 1, In the above horizontal folding step, A control method for a clothing folding machine, characterized in that the clothing is folded using the folding line of the above-mentioned paper as a reference line.

3. In paragraph 1, In the above horizontal folding step, A control method for a clothing folding machine, characterized in that the guide arm is extended and then moves downward to press the above-mentioned fabric, and the folding bar rotates to turn over the clothing.

4. In paragraph 1, A bending step of tying the folded garment in the above-mentioned horizontal folding step with a band; A method for controlling a garment folding machine including:

5. In paragraph 4, In the above bending step, A control method for a clothing folding machine, characterized in that the band paper is wound around the clothing along a direction intersecting the folding line of the above-mentioned inner paper.

6. In paragraph 4, In the above bending step, A control method for a clothing folding machine, characterized in that the band is wound around the clothing and then the band is joined.

7. In paragraph 4, An unloading step for transporting the clothing with the band tied in the above bending step; A method for controlling a garment folding machine including:

8. In paragraph 1, A hem folding step of folding the garment by creating a folding line along a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the garment is introduced, when the length of the garment being introduced is greater than a predetermined length; A method for controlling a garment folding machine including:

9. Frame part forming the external skeleton; A loading section coupled to the front of the above frame section and into which clothing is introduced; A lining supply module arranged at the rear side of the loading section and supplying lining to the clothing introduced into the loading section; A folding part for folding the garment supplied with the above-mentioned inner fabric; and A banding part arranged on the lower side of the folding part and arranging a band around the clothing folded by the folding part; A garment folding machine including:

10. In paragraph 9, A transport unit disposed at the lower side of the loading unit and including at least one conveyor for transporting the clothing introduced into the loading unit; A garment folding machine including:

11. In paragraph 9, The above folding part, A guide arm that is elongated and supports the garment; and A folding bar for folding the garment by means of a rotational motion; A garment folding machine including:

12. In paragraph 10, A support plate coupled to the above frame portion; Including more, A garment folding machine, characterized in that the loading unit, the transfer unit, the unloading unit, the folding unit, and the inner paper supply module are installed on the support plate.

13. In paragraph 12, A clothing folding machine characterized in that the clothing is folded in the space above the support plate and unloaded in the space below the support plate.

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