JPH04130799U - Paper folding machine pattern feeding device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The present invention facilitates the pattern replenishment work and achieves reliable and safe operation in a device that automatically supplies patterns to a shirt folding machine. [Structure] A suction member 17 and a moving mechanism 18 for raising and lowering the suction member 17 are provided on the pattern storage box 16, and the outside of these members is covered with a cover 15. The cover 15 is provided with an opening 20 that is opened and closed by an opening/closing door 21, and a detector 2 for detecting the opening/closing of the opening/closing door.
The moving mechanism 18 is activated by the signal No. 2, and the suction member 17 is moved.
to raise and lower.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention relates to an automatic pattern feeding device for a shirt folding machine, and in particular, This relates to a structure that allows paper storage work to be carried out safely.

0002

[Conventional technology]

When folding shirts such as dress shirts, insert a pattern into the back or collar. This prevents the shirt from losing its shape during transportation or storage.

0003 Previously, the pattern could be automatically attached to the shirt during the shirt folding process. The present applicant has developed a folding machine using Japanese Patent Application No. 2-210877 and This is proposed by No. 0479.

0004 The pattern feeding device with this proposed structure is a pattern storage box that stores multiple patterns stacked together. , a vacuum device that takes out the pattern from the input port of the pattern storage, and the vacuum device. It consists of a moving mechanism that moves the storage box, and a vacuum device removes suction from the storage box. The finished patterns are fed one after another to a pattern setting position such as a shirt holder. Ru.

[0005]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

By the way, with the above structure, in order to shorten operating time and eliminate wasted power, In addition, air pressure is constantly supplied from the vacuum device, except when feeding patterns to shirt holders etc. Pull it out, lower it under its own weight, and wait with the vacuum device resting on the pattern in the storage box. Let it happen.

[0006] Therefore, when replenishing the pattern paper into the storage box, the waiting vacuum Either the operator lifts the system by hand or drives the feeding mechanism using a manual switch. It will be necessary to replenish the vacuum device after moving it upwards.

[0007] However, the method of lifting by workers requires a lot of force and troublesome work, and On the other hand, the mechanical movement method has problems that reduce work efficiency. The moving mechanism may operate unexpectedly due to forgetting to turn off the switch or erroneous operation during replenishment. There are problems with the reliability and safety of the work.

[0008] In addition, structures in which the vacuum device and its moving mechanism are exposed to the outside usually The supply device may be activated unexpectedly due to incorrect operation during operation or maintenance of other mechanical parts. If the equipment moves, there is a problem that it may easily cause harm to the workers.

[0009] Therefore, this invention makes it easy to replenish paper patterns, and allows the replenishment work and normal operation. To provide a pattern supply device that eliminates the spread of harm to workers during rotation work. With the goal.

0010

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problems, this invention consists of a pattern storage box, an adsorption member, and a moving mechanism. is covered with a cover, and the cover has an opening with an opening/closing door that faces the input slot of the pattern storage box. At the same time, a detector is installed at the opening to detect the opening and closing of the opening/closing door. The moving mechanism is configured to be actuated by a detection signal from the output device.

[0011]

[Effect]

In the above configuration, the pattern storage box and moving mechanism are covered with a cover and opening/closing door during operation. Ensure safety by doing so. In addition, when replenishing the pattern paper, the detection signal of the opening/closing door is Move the suction member further away from the input port of the storage box.

0012 On the other hand, when replenishment is completed, the suction member is stored in response to the detection signal of the closure of the opening/closing door. Return it to the input slot of the storage box and leave it on standby on the pattern paper.

[0013]

【Example】 Hereinafter, embodiments of this invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings. As shown in Figure 1, the folding machine of this example has a fixed cradle 2 on which shirts are set. and a movable pedestal 3, and a pattern is supplied to the back of the shirt under the fixed pedestal 2. A pattern supply device 1 is provided.

[0014] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the fixed pedestal 2 and the movable pedestal 3 have a width dimension of It is formed with a predetermined folding width of There are folding plates A, B, C, D, and E and folding plates F and G that slide downward. . These folding plates A to G are connected to guide rods 4 and 5 provided above each pedestal 2 and 3 and a drive system. The guide rod 4 of the folding plates A to E and the drive cylinder are connected to the cylinders 6 and 7. 6 is connected to a guide rod 9 extending over the lifting frame 8 together with the movable pedestal 3. ing. This elevating frame 8 consists of an elevating series attached to the side that can be expanded and contracted in two stages. The actuator 10 is moved up and down relative to the base 11.

[0015] Further, the elevating frame 8 includes a sliding member 1 to which the movable pedestal 3 and the folding plates A to E are connected. 2 along the guide rod 9 is provided. At the end of the inner rod 9, a shirt hanging down from the movable holder 3 moving the guide rod is placed. , a folding stand 14 for folding back in the longitudinal direction is provided.

[0016] As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the pattern supply device 1 is connected to a cover provided under a fixed pedestal 2. Inside the bar 15, there is a pattern storage box 16, an adsorption member 17 for adsorbing the pattern, and a suction member 17 for adsorbing the pattern. A moving mechanism 18 for moving the mounting member 17 is housed therein.

[0017] The pattern storage box 16 is designed to store a large number of patterns R stacked up and down. An input port 19 for replenishing the paper pattern is formed at the top thereof.

[0018] An opening 20 facing the input port 19 is formed on the side surface of the cover 15. A rotary opening/closing door 21 is attached to the opening 20. Also, on the side of the opening 20 is equipped with a detector 22 that detects the opening and closing of the opening/closing door 21 such as a limit switch. ing.

[0019] The adsorption member 17 is formed with a pair of vacuum pads 23, 23 on the left and right sides. , the moving mechanism 18 has a paper rotating cylinder attached to a frame 25 attached to the lifting cylinder 24. A rotary shaft 27 to which the holder 26 is connected is attached, and an arm 28 connected to this rotary shaft 27 is attached. A suction member 17 connected to a paper reversing cylinder 29 is attached to the paper reversing cylinder 29. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the drive circuit 30 of the lifting cylinder 24 includes the above-mentioned A control device 31 that controls the detection signal from the detector 22 and automatic operation of the folding machine. A control signal is input from the cylinder, and the introduction and discharge of high pressure air into the cylinder is It is now controlled like this.

[0020] That is, under normal conditions, air is removed from the lifting cylinder 24 and the air is removed as shown in FIG. The suction member 17 descends due to its own weight and lands on the pattern R inside the storage box 16. be placed in a state of In this state, open the opening/closing door 21 of the cover 15 to replenish the pattern. When the air is sucked, air is introduced into the lifting cylinder 24 by the detection signal from the detector 22. The member 17 rises to a position away from the input port 19 of the storage box 16. On the contrary, opening/closing door 2 1, air is removed from the lifting cylinder 24 by a signal from the detector 22. , the suction member 17 is set to descend onto the paper pattern R of the storage box 16.

[0021] Furthermore, when the automatic operation control signal is input, the suction member 17 is activated as shown in FIG. After absorbing the paper pattern, the lifting cylinder 24 raises the suction member 17, and then the paper After the paper pattern is reversed by the reversing cylinder 29, the paper rotation cylinder 26 is activated. Then, rotate the paper pattern R so that its upper surface faces the lower surface of the fixed pedestal 2. this The rotational position becomes the position at which the pattern is transferred to a pattern holding tool 37, which will be described later.

[0022] On the other hand, on the upper part of the base 11, the shirt set on the fixed pedestal 2 is placed on the movable pedestal 3. A shirt transport device 32 is provided for transporting the shirt to the end. This shirt conveying device 32 is provided on the base 11 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. A pedestal 34 is movably attached to the traveling rail 33, and is attached to the pedestal 34 so as to be movable up and down. At the upper end of the girder support plate 35, there is a grip for grasping both sleeves of a shirt hanging from the fixed pedestal 2. It is formed by attaching holding plates 36, 36, and a pattern holding tool 37 is attached to the supporting plate 35. A collar paper folding tool 38 is attached.

[0023] This pattern gripping tool 37 includes a paper gripping plate 39 and a gripping rod 40 for gripping the pattern. Both sides of the collar of the paper pattern R rotated by the paper supply device 1 are held horizontally.

[0024] Further, the collar paper folding tool 38 includes a paper folding plate 41 and a cylinder 4 that moves it up and down. 2, the collar part T of the paper pattern R held by the paper pattern gripper 37 is held on the paper folding board 41. Fold upwards as it rises.

[0025] This embodiment has the structure described above, and the pattern supply device 1 has a cover 15 on the outside. Because the suction member is covered with This avoids the danger of dust, dirt, etc. adhering to the paper pattern.

[0026] When replenishing the pattern, it is necessary to open the opening/closing door 21 of the cover 15. In this case, the detector 22 detects when the opening/closing door 21 is opened, and the suction member 17 Go up and avoid the opening 19 of the storage box 16 upwards before the opening/closing door 21 is fully opened. do. Therefore, it is necessary to replenish the paper patterns through the inlet 19 of the completely opened storage box 16. can be done.

[0027] Conversely, when the opening/closing door 21 is closed after replenishing the paper pattern, the detection signal from the detector 22 Then, the suction member 17 descends and rides on the paper pattern of the storage box 16 to be in a standby state. This way The opening/closing of the opening/closing door 21 is detected, and the suction member 17 is placed in the storage box 16 based on the signal. Since it moves up and down against the paper pattern, there is no need to forget to turn off the switch. This eliminates the risk of the suction member falling unexpectedly due to incorrect operation. .

[0028] On the other hand, if you want to fold a shirt by automatically inserting a pattern, make sure to Due to the operation of the arm 8, the top surface of the movable pedestal 3 is slightly lower than the top surface of the fixed pedestal 2. In this state, it is stored by the suction member 17 of the pattern supply device 1. A paper pattern is sucked from the box 16, turned over, and faced to the lower surface of the fixed pedestal 2. child The reversed paper pattern R is then held by a paper pattern gripping tool 37. On the other hand, the pattern supply device 1 When the pattern is delivered, the suction member 17 operates in the opposite manner to the above, and the suction member 17 is lowered into the storage box 16. and return to standby mode.

[0029] When the pattern gripper 37 grips the pattern R, the folding tool 38 rises and folds the collar part T. Then, the pattern gripper 37 moves up and fixes the collar part T, as shown in FIG. It is made to protrude from the groove 43 provided in the pedestal 2 to its upper surface.

[0030] In this state, insert the collar of the shirt into the protruding collar paper part T and fix the shirt. The shirt is placed on the top surface of the pedestal 2, and then, as shown in FIG. Then move the shirt to the end of the movable pedestal 3. In this case, the movable pedestal 3 is fixed. Since it is placed below the fixed holder 2, the pattern R moves on the movable holder as the shirt moves. Climb onto the top of 3 and face the back of the shirt.

[0031] When the shirt moves to the end of the movable pedestal 3, both pedestals 2, Slide the folding plates A to G on both sides of step 3 to the bottom of each pedestal in order from the top, and Alternately fold both sleeves and the body part of the shirt R hanging from 2 and 3.

[0032] When folding of the sleeves etc. is completed, the movable pedestal 3 is raised together with the elevating frame 8. , pull out the lower half of the folded shirt from the fixed cradle 2, and then pull it out as shown in Figure 13. Move the movable cradle 3 toward the folding pedestal 14 so that the hanging shaft is Fold the bottom half lengthwise.

[0033] In addition, in the above example, the paper pattern feeding device that is inserted into the back of the shirt is shown. However, the supply of a collar pattern to be inserted into the collar of a shirt proposed in Japanese Patent Application No. 2-250479. The same structure as above can be applied to the device as well.

[0034]

【effect】

As mentioned above, this idea covers the pattern feeding device with a cover and an opening/closing door. , it is possible to eliminate interference between the supply device and the worker during operation, and improve work safety. can be achieved.

[0035] It also detects the opening and closing of the opening/closing door, and uses that signal to move the suction member from the storage box's inlet. Since they are moved closer and further away, it is easier to replenish the pattern paper, and it is also possible to avoid errors caused by incorrect operation. Unwanted movement of the feeding device can be completely prevented, ensuring reliable and safe feeding operations. There are effects that can be done.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

[Fig. 1] A partially longitudinal front view showing a shirt folding machine according to an embodiment.

[Figure 2] Cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in Figure 1

[Figure 3] Cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in Figure 1

[Figure 4] Cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in Figure 1

[Fig. 5] Side view showing the pattern supply device

[Figure 6] Cross-sectional view along the VI-VI line in Figure 5

[Figure 7] Action state diagram same as above

[Fig. 8] Partially sectional front view showing the shirt conveying device

[Figure 9] Cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in Figure 8

[Figure 10] Working state diagram of shirt folding machine

[Figure 11] Action state diagram same as above

[Figure 12] Action state diagram same as above

[Figure 13] Action state diagram same as above

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pattern supply device 2 Fixed pedestal 3 Movable pedestal 15 Cover 16 Pattern storage box 17 Adsorption member 18 Moving mechanism 19 Inlet 20 Opening 21 Opening/closing door 22 Detector 24 Lifting cylinder A, B, C, D, E, F, G folded plate

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A pattern storage box for storing a plurality of patterns; a suction member for removing the patterns from a pattern input port of the pattern storage box; and a moving mechanism for moving the suction member to a pattern setting position of a shirt folding machine. In a pattern supply device for a shirt folding machine, the pattern storage box, the adsorption member, and the moving mechanism are covered with a cover, and the cover is provided with an opening with an opening/closing door facing the input opening of the pattern storage box, and A pattern supply device for a shirt folding machine, characterized in that a detector for detecting opening and closing of an opening/closing door is provided in the section, and a detection signal from the detector is used as a signal for operating the moving mechanism.