Robotic Fabric Creasing Assembly for Automated Garment Folding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clothing manufacturing processes require manual creation of creases on fabrics, which is inefficient and limits the ability to automate the production of clothing.
Innovation Solution
A creasing apparatus comprising a top plate to support the fabric, a robot manipulator, a folding assembly mounted on the robot manipulator to make creases by pinching the fabric from above, and a control device to manage the robot manipulator and folding assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual creasing is used, then flexibility and simplicity are maintained, but productivity and automation capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical creasing operation with an automated robot manipulator system. The robot manipulator, equipped with a folding assembly, automatically positions and executes creasing operations on the fabric based on control device instructions, eliminating the need for manual intervention and significantly improving both productivity and automation capability.
2Productivity
If automated creasing is implemented, then productivity and automation are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The robot manipulator serves multiple functions: it positions the folding assembly, executes creasing operations, and can potentially handle other fabric manipulation tasks. The control device integrates coordination of multiple components (robot manipulator, folding assembly, heating device), managing system complexity through centralized control while enabling automated creasing and improving productivity.
3Productivity
If robot manipulator with folding assembly is used, then automation and productivity are improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The automated creasing system operates autonomously under control device management. The robot manipulator automatically positions the folding assembly, executes creasing operations, and the heating device automatically applies heat to set the creases. The system serves itself by integrating all necessary functions into an automated sequence, improving productivity while reducing the need for manual operational intervention.
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AI summary
A creasing apparatus includes a top plate having an upper surface supporting a fabric, a robot manipulator, a folding assembly mounted on the robot manipulator and configured to make a crease on the fabric by pinching the fabric from above, and a control device configured to control the robot manipulator and the folding assembly.