JPH03851A - Pattern information transferring device in electronic pattern knitting machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the subject device capable of controlling a plurality of electronic pattern knitting machines at a position by disposing a multiline pattern information transfer-controlling means between a means for introducing the information of a recording medium and a plurality of the electronic pattern knitting machines, the multiline pattern information transfer- controlling means being using for inputting the information for selecting an electronic pattern knitting machine from the plural electronic pattern knitting machines. CONSTITUTION:When the pattern information for an electronic pattern knitting machine is transferred to a plurality of electronic pattern knitting machines 6, a multiline pattern information transfer-controlling means 3 comprising an information transferring means 2 for introducing the information of the recording medium 1, a ratchet means 10 containing an information switching means 9, a multiplexer 11 and a means 12 for inhibiting to transfer the information to other non-selected knitting controllers on the execution of the pattern information transfer is disposed between an information transfer means 2 for introducing the information of the recording medium 1 and a plurality of the electronic pattern knitting machines 6, and the information for selecting the electronic pattern knitting machine is inputted into the multiline pattern information transfer control means 3, thereby permitting to control a plurality of the electronic pattern knitting machines 6 by inputting the information into only the position. The electronic pattern knitting machines 6 are preferably connected with the multiline pattern information transfer control means 3 through optical fiber cables 8.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a pattern information transfer device in an electronic pattern knitting machine, for example, an electronic pattern nine knitting machine.

[Prior Art] In general, four methods are known when the prior art is broadly classified.

In the first method, as shown in FIG. 5, one controller 5 is installed for one electronic pattern knitting machine 6.

Then, the storage medium 1, such as a floppy disk, which stores the pattern information created by the design system, and the information transmission means 2, such as a loader, for introducing this are carried to each knitting machine to transfer the pattern information. It has become.

In the second method, as shown in FIG. 6, one controller 5 and one information transmission means 2 are installed for one electronic pattern knitting machine 6. A storage medium 1, such as a floppy disk, in which pattern information created by the design system is stored is carried to each knitting machine to transfer the pattern information.

In the third method, as shown in FIG. 7, a large computer 7 controls a plurality of electronic pattern knitting machines 6.

Then, a storage medium l, such as a floppy disk, in which pattern information created by the design system is stored is carried to a large computer 7 to transfer the pattern information.

In the fourth method, as shown in FIG. 8, the large-sized computer 13 is used as a design system, and the large-sized computer 13 directly controls a plurality of electronic pattern knitters 816.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the first method of the prior art described above, it is cumbersome to carry the floppy disk and the information transmission means.

In the second method, it is cumbersome to carry the floppy disk.

The third method reduces the complexity of carrying floppy disks, but if a problem occurs with a large computer, multiple electronic pattern knitting machines become inoperable.

Similar to the third method, the fourth method reduces the complexity of carrying floppy disks, but if a problem occurs with the large computer, multiple electronic pattern knitting machines become inoperable.

The present invention was made to solve these problems, and eliminates the need to carry floppy disks to each electronic pattern knitting machine, and also eliminates the problem of multiple electronic pattern knitting machines not working at the same time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pattern information transfer device that has the following features:

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention is a device for transmitting pattern information to a plurality of electronic pattern knitting machines, comprising an information transmission means for introducing information on a storage medium;
The present invention is characterized in that a multi-line pattern information transfer control means is provided between a plurality of electronic pattern knitting machines, which can input information as to which electronic pattern knitting machine is to be selected.

The information transmission means is, for example, a loader, and is preferably integrated with the design system.

Preferably, the multi-line pattern information transfer control means includes a latch means including an information switching means, a multiplexer, and a means for prohibiting information transfer to other unselected knitting machine controllers when pattern transfer is executed.

It is preferable to connect the electronic pattern i[ and the multi-line pattern information transfer control means with an optical fiber cable.

[Function] The present invention provides an information transfer means for introducing information on a storage medium, and a multi-line pattern information transfer control means for inputting information about which electronic pattern knitting machine to select between a plurality of electronic pattern knitting machines. Since this is provided, pattern information can be transferred to a plurality of knitting machines using one information transmission means.

Furthermore, by integrating the information transmission means and the design system, it is possible to avoid the hassle of carrying around floppy disks.

Furthermore, by connecting the electronic pattern knitting machine and the multi-line pattern information transfer control means with an optical fiber cable, transfer troubles such as noise can be avoided.

[Example example Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a first embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram showing a configuration in which a pattern information transfer control means 3, a design system 4, and an information transmission means 2 are integrated.

Pattern information is created in a design system 4, and this pattern information is immediately transferred to each knitting machine 6.

Further, since this design system 4 is integrated with an information transmitting means 2, such as a loader, the created pattern information is stored in a storage medium 1 such as a floppy disk.

Then, the pattern information stored on a floppy disk or the like can be transferred to the information transmission means 2, and the necessary 11 square decorations can be applied thereto and immediately transferred to each knitting machine 6.

At the knitting factory, 1. A plurality of n units (#1 to #n) of In2, for example, electronic pattern nine knitting machines, are installed, and the selection switch 9 of the multi-line pattern information transfer control means 3 determines which knitting machine to transfer the information to among them. (See Figure 4) is selected by the operator.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the multi-line pattern information transfer control means 3 and the information transmission means 2 are integrated.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the multi-line pattern information transfer control means 3 and the information transmission means 2 are separated.

This second. The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the design system 4 is not installed near the multi-line pattern information transfer control means 3 and the information transmission means 2.

Information transmission means 2 transfers pattern information from a floppy disk 1 storing pattern information created by this design system 4.
, perform necessary modifications and transfer to each knitting machine 6. At this time, the operator selects to which knitting machine the multi-line pattern information is to be transferred using the selection switch 9 of the multi-line pattern information transfer control means 3.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the multi-line pattern transfer control means 3. As shown in FIG.

The operator of the knitting machine inputs a decision (for example, #2) as to whether to select the Shirakawa-th knitting machine among the plurality of knitting machines using the selection switch 9 for artificially switching information. The number of knitting machines to be selected is not limited to one. By this decision, the latch means 1 including the selection switch 9 for switching the information
0 and multiplexer 11, only the edition n (#2) of the selected number is selected.

On the other hand, the pattern information from the design system 4 and the information transmission means 2 is transferred to the multiplexer 11.

Then, the pattern information and knitting machine selection information are sent to the multiplexer 11.
integrated in selected knitting machine controllers (#
Pattern information is transferred only to 2), and knitting is performed.

When the power is turned on, it is not connected to any line until the selection switch 9 is selected, and when pattern transfer is executed,
Preferably, means 12 for prohibiting information transfer to other unselected knitting machine controllers is also provided.

Depending on the installation location of the electronic pattern section 816, the distance from the multi-line pattern information control means 3 may become long and transfer errors may occur due to noise, but this problem can be resolved by using the optical fiber cable 8. It can be prevented.

[Effects of the Invention] The present invention provides multi-line pattern information transfer between an information transmission means for introducing information on a storage medium and a plurality of electronic pattern knitting machines, which allows inputting information on which electronic pattern knitting machine to select. Since a control means is provided, pattern information can be transferred to a plurality of knitting machines using one information transmission means.

Further, by integrating the pattern information transmitting means and the design system, it is possible to avoid the trouble of carrying around a floppy disk.

Furthermore, by connecting the electronic pattern knitting machine and the multi-line pattern information transfer control device with an optical fiber cable, even if the information transfer distance between the pattern information transfer means and each knitting machine becomes long, the transfer of noise etc. Trouble can be avoided.

In short, according to the present invention, a plurality of electronic pattern knitting machines can be centrally and effectively controlled at one location.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1, 2, and 3 are block diagrams showing the configurations of the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the multi-line pattern transfer control means. Fifth. 6 and 7 are block diagrams showing a conventional pattern information transfer method. , storage medium (e.g. floppy disk), pattern information transmission means (e.g. loader), multi-line pattern information transfer control means, design system, electronic pattern knitting machine Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Figure 8

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A device for transmitting pattern information to a plurality of electronic pattern knitting machines, and an information transmission means (2) for introducing information from a storage medium (1).
and a plurality of electronic pattern knitting machines (6), the electronic pattern is characterized in that a multi-line pattern information transfer control means (3) is provided between which information on which electronic pattern knitting machine is to be selected can be input. Pattern information transfer device for knitting machines. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information transmission means (2) and the design system (4) are integrated. 3. The multi-line pattern information transfer control means (3) uses the latch means (10) including the information switching means (9), the multiplexer (11), and when pattern transfer is executed, transfers information to other unselected knitting machine controllers. Means to prohibit (12)
3. A device according to claim 1 or claim 2, comprising: 4. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the electronic pattern knitting machine (6) and the multi-line pattern information transfer control means (3) are connected by an optical fiber cable (8). .