JPH10245762A - Embroidering frame transferring apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject apparatus that scarcely causes play during the operation by arranging the electric motor for driving the second movable body in the site that moves together with the first movable body inside the main body case. SOLUTION: This embroidering frame-transferring apparatus is provided with the first transferring mechanism equipped with the first movable bodies 99, 101 inside the main body case and with the second transferring mechanism on the upper surface side of the outside of the main body case and the second transferring mechanism is fixed via the connectors 95, 97 to the first movable bodies 99, 101. In this apparatus, the electric motor 125 generating the power for driving the second movable body 165 is arranged on the site that moves together with the first movable bodies 99, 101 inside the main body case. By arranging the electric motor 125 of a heavy load to such a place, the position of the motor becomes relatively low in the whole apparatus and the vibration of the upper structure is suppressed in the case that the motor 125 moves together with the first movable bodies 99, 101, by such a level that the gravity center of the apparatus is lowered.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a guide mechanism for a transferred object.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional guide mechanism of this type, for example, there is a guide mechanism applied to an embroidery frame feeding device detachable from a home sewing machine (Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 57-39877, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-80084). ). The embroidery frame feeding device has a two-axis guide mechanism, and moves and positions the embroidery frame in the two-axis direction based on given data. The movement of the embroidery frame by the embroidery frame feeding device and the vertical movement of the sewing needle of the sewing machine work together, whereby desired embroidery is performed on the work cloth mounted on the embroidery frame.

A conventional two-axis guide mechanism provided in the embroidery frame feeding device includes, for example, a combination of a guide rail and a guide engaged with the guide rail (Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 57-39877), or a long hole and a fitting. Combination with round pin (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2-8008)
No. 4 gazette). The holding member of the embroidery frame guided by the guide mechanism is moved by various drive mechanisms (ball screw, wire, rack and pinion, timing belt, etc.).

In the above-mentioned conventional guide mechanism, the accuracy of the guide of the embroidery frame depends on the accuracy of the engagement between the guide rail and the guide or the accuracy of the engagement between the elongated hole and the pin. Therefore, high dimensional accuracy is required for components such as guide rails of the guide mechanism. At the time of assembly, it is necessary to make fine adjustments such as parallelism and squareness. If the dimensional accuracy and the assembly accuracy of the parts are low and the error is large, not only does it not work smoothly, but also the positioning of the embroidery frame is inaccurate and the shape of the embroidery is broken.

[0005]

As described above, the conventional guide mechanism uses a component having a high dimensional accuracy and requires a high assembling accuracy, so that there is a problem that manufacturing is not easy. In addition, in the configuration in which the long hole and the pin are combined, play may occur due to long-term use, and the play may cause the shape of the embroidery to collapse or generate noise.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for guiding a transferred object which solves the above-mentioned problems and has a high guide accuracy and is easy to manufacture.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A guide mechanism for a transferred object according to the present invention is a guide mechanism for guiding a transferred object over two parallel guide shafts. The fixed first engagement portion engages with one of the two guide shafts, and the holding member provided on the transferred body has play in a direction orthogonal to the two guide shafts. It is characterized in that the second engagement portion is sandwiched and the second engagement portion is engaged with the other one of the two guide shafts.

In the above structure, the first engaging portion fixed to the transferred body and the second engaging portion held by the holding member provided on the transferred body are engaged with the two guide shafts. As a result, the transferred object is bridged over the two guide shafts and guided along the guide shafts. The errors of the guide mechanism include dimensional errors of respective components such as a first engagement portion, a second engagement portion, a holding member, and a guide shaft, and a position of the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion. There are assembly errors such as misalignment and parallelism between the two guide shafts. This dimensional error or assembly error makes the interval between the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion and the interval between the two guide shafts inconsistent. However, the play of the guide shaft provided between the holding member and the second engaging portion in the orthogonal direction causes the position of the holding member and the second engaging portion to shift, thereby causing the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion to shift. The distance from the joint part corresponds to the distance between the two guide shafts. Therefore, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion engage with the two guide shafts and move smoothly, so that an unreasonable force due to twisting or the like does not act on each component.

As described above, the influence of the error is eliminated by the play. However, the play between the holding member and the second engaging portion is in a direction perpendicular to the guide shaft, and the play between the holding member and the second engagement portion is in the direction of the guide shaft. Since the second engaging portion is integrated with the second engaging portion, the second engaging portion and the holding member move integrally with respect to the transfer direction of the transferred object, and no displacement occurs. That is, even if the dimensional accuracy and assembly accuracy of each component are not high and the error is not so small,
The transferred object is smoothly guided with high accuracy by the two guide shafts.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which the guide mechanism for a transferred object according to the present invention is applied to an embroidery frame feeding device of a sewing machine will be described below. As shown in FIG. 1, the embroidery frame feeding device 1 is combined with the side surface of the bed B of the sewing machine M, and supports the embroidery frame 3 on the upper surface of the needle plate of the sewing machine M. An embroidery presser foot 7 is mounted on the presser bar 5 of the sewing machine M in advance. The embroidery frame feeding device 1 includes an X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 and a Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 for moving the embroidery frame 3. The X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 controls the positioning of the transfer body 13 in the X-axis direction, and the Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 incorporated in the transfer body 13 controls the positioning of the support portion 15 of the embroidery frame 3 in the Y-axis direction. The XY axis positioning control of the embroidery frame 3 and the vertical movement of the sewing needle 19 attached to the needle bar 17 of the sewing machine M work together to form embroidery.

The X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 and the Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 will be described below in order. The guide mechanism for a transferred object of the present invention is applied to the X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9. The X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 includes two parallel X guide shafts 21 and 23. The transfer body 13 is bridged between the two X guide shafts 21 and 23. In order to move the transfer body 13 exposed to the outside of the case by the X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9, a long hole 25 is formed in the case in the X-axis direction. Two timing belts 27 and 29 are stretched inside the two X guide shafts 21 and 23. The two timing belts 27 and 29 are the X guide shaft 2
It is rotated by drive shafts 31 arranged in the orthogonal directions of 1 and 23. The drive shaft 31 is rotated by a motor 33. First, the X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 will be described in detail below.

As shown in the plan view of FIG. 2, the two X guide shafts 21 and 23 are supported in parallel. As shown in an enlarged plan view of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 which is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 3, the X guide shaft 21 is provided with a shaft fixing plate 41, 43 supported. Also,
As shown in an enlarged view of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 which is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 5, one end of the X guide shaft 23 is mounted on a frame 39 erected on a bottom plate 35. Are supported by the shaft stopper plate 45. The other end of the X guide shaft 23 is supported by a frame 39 via a height adjusting plate 49. An adjusting screw 47 rotatably supported by the frame 39 meshes with the height adjusting plate 49. That is, the height of the height adjusting plate 49 is changed by the rotation of the adjusting screw 47. By changing the height of the height adjusting plate 49, fine adjustment of the inclination of the X guide shaft 23 in the height direction is performed. The changed position of the height adjusting plate 49 is fixed by tightening the tightening screw 51.

Next, the drive system will be described. As shown in the plan view of FIG. 2 and the left side view of FIG. 7, ball metals 55 and 57 are fixed to side plates 53 erected on the bottom plate 35 by holding members 59 and 61. The drive shaft 3 is attached to these ball metals 55 and 57.
1 is rotatably supported. Drive pulleys 63 and 65 are attached to both ends of the drive shaft 31. The drive shaft 31
, A set collar 67 is fixed so as to sandwich the ball metal 55 between the drive pulley 63 and the set collar 67. As a result, the axial position of the drive shaft 31 does not move. A large-diameter gear 69 is fixed in the middle of the drive shaft 31. The intermediate gear 71 meshes with the large diameter gear 69. A drive gear 73 fixed to the drive shaft of the pulse motor 33 meshes with the intermediate gear 71. The rotational motion of the drive shaft of the pulse motor 33 is transmitted to the drive shaft 31 by the gears 69, 71, 73.

The drive pulleys 63 and 65 on both sides of the drive shaft 31
, Timing belts 27 and 29 are hung. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the timing belts 27 and 29 are stretched between the tension pulleys 75 and 77 in parallel with the insides of the X guide shafts 21 and 23. Tension pulley 7
5 and 77 are supported by pulley support plates 79 and 81 as shown in FIGS. The pulley support plates 79, 81 are mounted on auxiliary plates 83, 85 erected from the bottom plate 35 so as to be slidable in the X direction. The adjusting screws 8 rotatably supported by the auxiliary plates 83 and 85 are provided on the pulley supporting plates 79 and 81.
7, 89 mesh. That is, by rotating the adjusting screws 87 and 89, the positions of the pulley support plates 79 and 81 in the X direction are changed. The tension of the timing belts 27, 29 is adjusted by changing the positions of the pulley support plates 79, 81. The pulley support plates 79, 81 after the position change are fixed by tightening the tightening screws 91, 93.

The X guide shafts 21 and 23 and the timing belts 27 and 29 have been described above. In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the timing belts 27 and 29 are used.
Center line (Cb) of the thickness of the belt on the upper side of
The center lines (Ca) 1 and 23 are arranged at the same height and exist on the same plane (reference numeral H in FIG. 7).

Next, the transfer body 13 bridged between the X guide shafts 21 and 23 will be described. The transfer body 13 has a substantially U-shaped frame structure, as shown in the left side view of FIG. It has two legs 95 and 97 on both sides. A first slide guide 99 into which the X guide shaft 21 is inserted and a second slide guide 101 into which the X guide shaft 23 is inserted are formed outside the lower portions of the legs 95 and 97. First slide guide 99
9 is a long cylindrical guide screwed to the leg 95, as shown in FIG.

The second slide guide 101 is a short cylindrical guide having flange portions 101a on both sides as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. Two second slide guides 101 are used, and are held by two pairs of holding claws 103 provided on both sides of the leg 97. Second
The flange portion 101a of the slide guide 101 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG.
Regarding the direction, there is no gap between the flange portion 101a and the holding claw 103. On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
In the horizontal direction, which is the direction orthogonal to the X guide shaft 23, there is play between the holding claw 103 and the second slide guide 101. Therefore, the second slide guide 101 can be slightly displaced in the horizontal direction while being held by the holding claws 103.

As described above, the first slide guide 99 and the second slide guide 101 are provided outside the legs 95 and 97.
Is configured. A fixing structure with the timing belts 27, 29 is provided inside the legs 95, 97. As shown in FIG. 11, which is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. 8, a belt presser 105 for holding the timing belt 27 and a belt presser plate 107 are provided with tightening screws 109, 111 fixed. Belt retainer 10
The surface 5 is formed in a tooth surface shape and presses the timing belt 27 from the inner peripheral side of the timing belt 27.
The belt pressing plate 107 presses the timing belt 27 from above the outer peripheral surface of the timing belt 27.

Similarly, inside the lower portion of the leg 97, as shown in FIG. 12 as viewed in FIG. 8, a belt presser 113 for holding the timing belt 29 and a belt presser plate 115 are provided with tightening screws 117 and 119. Is fixed by The belt presser 113 has a tooth-shaped surface, and presses the timing belt 27 from the inner peripheral side of the timing belt 29. The belt pressing plate 115 presses the timing belt 29 from above the outer peripheral surface of the timing belt 29.

The X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 described above operates as follows. The drive shaft 31 rotates according to the rotation control of the pulse motor 33, and the two timing belts 27, 2
9 moves. Since the legs 95 and 97 of the transfer body 13 are fixed to the timing belts 27 and 29, the transfer body 13
It moves while being guided by the X guide shafts 21 and 23 of the book.

The errors of the X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 include the X guide shafts 21 and 23 and the legs 95 and 9 of the transfer body 13.
7, first slide guide 99, second slide guide 10
1. The dimensional errors of the components such as the holding claws 103 and the assembly errors of these components (the two guide shafts 21 and 2).
3 horizontal parallelism). In addition, guide shaft 2
The parallelism in the height direction of 1 and 23 is adjusted and corrected by the height adjusting mechanism (height adjusting plate 49) of the guide shaft 23.

As described above, since the X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 has a dimensional error and an assembly error, the interval between the two X guide shafts 21 and 23 is slightly different depending on the position of the transfer body 13. However, due to the play in the orthogonal direction of the X guide shaft 23 provided between the holding claw 103 and the second slide guide 101, the second guide shaft 23 is adjusted in accordance with a change in the interval between the two X shafts 21 and 23.
The slide guide 101 shifts. As a result, the first slide guide 99, the second slide guide 101, the X guide shaft 2
No twisting or the like is caused on the constituent members such as 1 and 23 and the transfer body 13 due to the mismatch of the intervals, and no excessive force is applied.

As described above, the influence of the error is eliminated by the play, but the holding claw 103 and the second slide guide 10
1 is perpendicular to the X guide shaft 23, and the holding claw 103 and the slide guide 101 are in close contact with each other in the axial direction of the X guide shaft 23. Therefore, transfer body 1
In the X direction in which the third slide 3 is transferred, the holding claws 103 and the second slide guide 101 move integrally, and no displacement occurs.
It can be said that the accuracy of the transfer in the X direction is high. That is, even if the dimensional accuracy and assembling accuracy of each component are not high and the error is not so small, the transfer body 13 is smoothly guided in the X direction with high accuracy.

The center line (Cb) of the upper belt of the timing belts 27 and 29 and the center line (Ca) of the X guide shafts 21 and 23 are at the same height. Therefore, the operating position of the driving force transmitted by the two timing belts 27 and 29 is at the same height as the X guide shafts 21 and 23, and X
No couple is generated on the guide shafts 21 and 23 and the timing belts 27 and 29. Therefore, the operation of the transfer body 13 becomes more stable and smooth.

Next, the Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 will be described.
The Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 includes a transfer body 13 as shown in FIG.
Built in. The Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 includes one Y guide shaft 121. The support portion 15 that supports the embroidery frame 3 is guided by the Y guide shaft 121. Immediately behind the Y guide shaft 121, a timing belt 123 for moving the support portion 15 in the Y direction is stretched. The timing belt 123 is rotated by a motor 125. The Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 8, the Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11
Is built in the substantially U-shaped frame structure described above. The frame structure has two legs 95 and 97 and a carriage plate 127.
It is mainly composed of The carriage plate 127 has a leg 95
Is fixed with a countersunk screw 131 via a stud 129 (see a plan view in FIG. 13), and is fixed to the leg 97 with a screw 133. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 13 taken along the line GG.

The front part of the carriage plate 127 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14, which is a cross-sectional view taken along line -H,
The guide shaft 121 is supported in the Y direction. One end of the Y guide shaft 121 is fixed to the carriage plate 127 by screws 137 with the spacer 135 interposed therebetween. The other end of the Y guide shaft 121 is fixed to the carriage plate 127 by screws 139 with the plate of the leg 97 interposed therebetween.

A timing belt 123 stretched immediately behind the Y guide shaft 121 is stretched between a drive pulley 141 and a tension pulley 143 which are rotatably supported on a carriage plate 127. The drive pulley 141 is rotatably supported by a shaft 145 fixed to the carriage plate 127, as shown in FIG. 15, which is a cross-sectional view taken along line II of FIG. A gear 147 is formed integrally with the driving pulley 141. The two-stage gear 149 meshes with the gear 147, and the drive gear 151 meshes with the two-stage gear 149. The two-stage gear 149 is rotatably supported by a shaft 153 fixed to the carriage plate 127. The drive gear 151 is fixed to a drive shaft 155 of the pulse motor 125.

The tension pulley 143 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16 which is a cross-sectional view taken along the line J, the shaft is rotatably supported by a shaft 161 fixed to a pulley support plate 159. The pulley support plate 159 is fixed to the carriage plate 127 by a fastening screw 157. A tension adjusting collar 163 is rotatably attached to the shaft 161. The tension adjusting collar 163 has an eccentric thick disk portion 163A. This disk portion 163A contacts the end surface 127A of the carriage plate 127. When the tension adjusting collar 163 is rotated at a desired angle using a special tool and the direction of the eccentric disk portion 163A is changed, the tension pulley 143 slightly moves in the Y direction. That is, by adjusting the rotation angle of the tension adjusting collar 163, the separation distance between the tension pulley 143 and the driving pulley 141 changes, and the tension of the timing belt 123 is adjusted.

FIG. 17 is a sectional view taken along line KK of FIG. 8 and FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along line LL of the carriage plate 127 on which the timing belt 123 is stretched. As shown in FIG. 18, a bent portion 127B having a substantially U-shaped cross section is formed.

Next, the structure around the support portion 15 for supporting the embroidery frame 3 will be described. The support portion 15 is disposed on the front surface of the carriage plate 127 by the support portion frame 15A, as shown in FIG. The support section frame 15A is fixed to a slide guide member 165 on which the Y guide shaft 121 is fitted by a tightening screw 167. The slide guide member 165 has a pressing surface 165A against which the outer peripheral surface of the timing belt 123 contacts. On the side facing the pressing surface 165A, a belt retainer 169 having a surface shape that matches the tooth surface of the timing belt 123 is disposed. The belt retainer 169 presses the timing belt 123 against the pressing surface 165A.
While being pressed to the side, it is fixed to the slide guide member 165 by the screw 171.

A support shaft 17 is provided at the rear of the support frame 15A.
3 is fixed. A spherical roller 173 is rotatably attached to the support shaft 173. The roller 175 contacts the sliding contact surface 127C of the bent portion 127B of the carriage plate 127.
The sliding contact surface 127C is formed so as to be parallel to the Y guide shaft 121.

The above-described Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 operates as follows. The drive pulley 141 rotates in accordance with the rotation control of the pulse motor 125, and the timing belt 12
3 moves. Since the support frame 15A is fixed to the timing belt 123, the timing belt 12
With the movement of 3, the support portion 5 moves while being guided by the Y guide shaft 121. At this time, the roller 175 slides on the slide contact surface 127C of the carriage plate 127,
The rotation of the support portion 15 around the Y guide shaft 123 is stopped. Therefore, the support portion 15 is guided along the Y guide shaft 121 while maintaining a stable posture.

The errors of the Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 include the support frame 15A, the Y guide shaft 121, the sliding contact surface 127C of the carriage plate 127, and the slide guide member 16.
5 and other dimensional errors of the constituent members, and the support frame 1
5A and the slide guide member 165, fixation of the Y guide shaft 121 to the carriage plate 127, and Y guide shaft 121
There is an assembling error such as the degree of parallelism between the carriage plate 127 and the sliding contact surface 127C. Due to these dimensional errors and assembly errors, the Y guide shaft 121 is actually tilted at a small angle. For this reason, the supporting portion 15 is transferred with a deviation from the theoretical trajectory as the supporting portion 15 is transferred. At this time, the support 1
Since the roller 175 only slides on the sliding contact surface 127C, it does not prevent the support portion 15 from deviating from the theoretical locus. Therefore, no excessive force acts on each component.

As described above, the effect of the error is eliminated by the movement of the roller 175 on the sliding contact surface.
With respect to the guide direction of No. 5, since the inclination of the Y guide shaft 121 is a small angle, the position error in the Y direction is substantially negligible. That is, even if the dimensional accuracy and the assembling accuracy of each component are not high and the error is not so small, the support portion 15 is smoothly transferred in the Y direction.

According to the embroidery frame feeding device 1 described above,
In the X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9, even if there is a dimensional error or an assembly error of each component, the influence of the error is caused by the play in the orthogonal direction of the X guide shaft 23 provided between the holding claw 103 and the second slide guide 101. Therefore, there is an effect that the transfer body 13 can be smoothly transferred in the X direction with high accuracy. Therefore, processing, assembling, and adjusting work of the constituent members are facilitated.

The center line (Cb) of the upper belt of the timing belts 27 and 29 and the center line (Ca) of the X guide shafts 21 and 23 are at the same height.
Since no couple is generated on the timing belts 27 and 29, there is an advantage that the operation of the transfer body 13 becomes more stable and smooth. As a result, the load torque of the motor is reduced, and there is also an advantage that a small-sized pulse motor having a small output can be used.

Although the embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment at all, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the present invention may be applied to a guide device other than the embroidery frame feeding device. The guide shaft is not limited to the round shaft as in the embodiment, and the guide trajectory may be formed by unevenness. The first engagement portion and the second engagement portion do not have to have a structure in which the shaft is inserted as in the embodiment, but may have any structure as long as they can engage with the shaft.

[0039]

As described above in detail, according to the guide mechanism for the transferred object of the present invention, the influence of the error is absorbed by the play, so that the dimensional accuracy and the assembly accuracy of the members are not high and the error is small. Even if it is not so small, the accuracy of guidance of the transferred object is increased. Therefore, there is an effect that the manufacturing becomes easy.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embroidery frame feeding device to which a guide mechanism for a transferred object according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of an X-axis direction transfer mechanism of the embroidery frame feeding device.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a configuration around an X guide shaft 21;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 3 taken along line AA.

5 is a plan view showing a configuration around an X guide shaft 23. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 5 taken along line BB.

7 is a plan view showing a configuration around a drive shaft 31. FIG.

FIG. 8 is a left side view of the transfer body showing the structure of the transfer body.

9 is an enlarged view of a main part when FIG. 8 is viewed from C. FIG.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a main part when FIG. 8 is viewed from D;

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 8 taken along line EE.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of a main part when FIG.

FIG. 13 is a plan view of a Y-axis direction transfer mechanism.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view of FIG. 13 taken along line HH.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 13 taken along line II.

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 13 taken along line JJ.

FIG. 17 is a sectional view of FIG. 8 taken along line KK.

FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 13 taken along line LL.

[Explanation of symbols]

3: Embroidery frame, 9: X-axis direction transfer mechanism, 11: Y-axis direction transfer mechanism, 1
3 ... Transfer body, 15 ... Support part of embroidery frame 3, 21,
23 ... X guide shaft, 27, 29 ... Timing belt,
121: Y guide shaft, 123: Timing belt, 127C: Sliding contact surface 175: Roller

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[Title of the Invention] Embroidery frame feeder

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an embroidery frame feeding device .

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2. Description of the Related Art An embroidery frame feeding device which is detachable from, for example, a home sewing machine has been known. This type of embroidery frame feeding device includes a two-axis guide mechanism, and moves and positions the embroidery frame in two-axis directions based on given data. The movement of the embroidery frame by the embroidery frame feeding device and the vertical movement of the sewing needle of the sewing machine work together, whereby desired embroidery is performed on the work cloth mounted on the embroidery frame.

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By the way, the conventional embroidery
Depending on the structure of the frame feeding device, there is a type in which play is likely to occur during operation, and when such play occurs, there is a problem that the shape of the embroidery is collapsed or noise is generated.
I was invited.

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The present invention has been made to solve the above problems.
The purpose is to prevent play during operation.
An object of the present invention is to provide a pile embroidery frame feeding device.

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The present invention is described below.
The configuration and operation of will be described. In the description below
Will be described later in the description of the embodiment.
With the number in parentheses,
Make a light. However, it is noted that the reference numeral is also used here in the present invention.
To clarify the correspondence between the configuration and the device of the embodiment
Yes, the invention is not limited to only the device of the embodiment.
Of course. The embroidery frame feeding device of the present invention comprises a main body casing.
(24), the first guide member (21, 22).
3) substantially horizontally along the first guide member while being supported by
Equipped with a first moving body (99, 101) capable of reciprocating movement
A first transfer mechanism (9), and an outer upper surface of the main body case
Side, and supported by the second guide member (121).
Moving direction of the first moving body along the second guide member in a state
The second mobile body that can reciprocate substantially horizontally in the direction that intersects
(165) and a second transfer mechanism (11).
For example, the second transfer mechanism is connected via a connecting portion (95, 97).
The structure is fixed to the first moving body, and
By moving both the first and second moving bodies, respectively.
The embroidery frame (3) mounted on the second moving body is
An embroidery frame feeder (1) for moving in a plane,
Penetrating the upper surface of the main body case in the up-down direction;
Elongated hole (25) elongated in the moving direction of the moving body
Is formed in the main body case, and
When the connecting portion is passed, the connecting portion is connected to the first moving body.
The second moving body is configured to be movable in the moving direction of the second moving body.
The motor (125) that generates the power for moving
Moving together with the first moving body inside the main body case
A rotary shaft of the motor (155)
Is passed through the long hole to the outer upper surface side of the main body case.
And the second movement from the rotation axis of the motor.
Power transmission mechanism (151, 149, 1) for transmitting power to the body
47, 141, 123) outside the body case.
It is characterized by having been done.

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First, this embroidery frame feeder (1)
With a first moving body (99, 101)
The first transfer mechanism (9) inside the main body case (24).
And the second transfer mechanism (11) is placed on the outside of the main body case.
Surface side and the second transfer via the connecting portions (95, 97).
A structure in which the feeding mechanism is fixed to the first moving body is employed. This
If a structure like that described above is adopted, only the second transfer mechanism
Exposed to the outside of the case, and the first transfer mechanism is
Both are exposed to the outside of the main body case
There are fewer moving parts exposed to the outside compared to
It is obvious. Therefore, put your hands and objects on such moving parts.
The probability of being pinched is reduced. Also, the body case
A hole is required on the top side of the
In the embroidery frame feeding device of the present invention, the main body case has a long hole (25).
Are formed, and the connecting portions (95, 97) are formed in the long holes.
Has been passed. If such a long hole is adopted, excessively large
Problems that occur when a hole is formed, for example,
Dust, etc., when hands or objects come into contact with mechanisms inside the case
Less likely to invade the body case
It is self-evident. Furthermore, this embroidery frame feeder
In (1), the second moving body (165) is driven.
The motor (125) that generates the power for
A part that moves together with the first moving body inside (24)
Are located in Place the motor in such a position
If, for example, the location of the heavy motor is
Since it is at a relatively low position, the motor is
When moving to, the upper structure shakes by the amount of low center of gravity
It is obvious that is suppressed. Therefore,
By adopting such a structure, it is said that play is suppressed.
The intended purpose will be achieved. Moreover, the above
The motor (125) inside the main body case (24)
Although it is arranged, the rotation axis (155) of the motor is directly
By projecting to the outer top side of the case,
Power from the rotating shaft of the motor to the second moving body (165)
Power transmission mechanism (151, 149, 147, 141, 12
3) is constructed outside the main body case (24).
You. By adopting such a structure, this kind of power transmission
Compared to the case where the structure is built into the body case,
It is self-evident that the space to be secured in
You. Therefore, the body case must be compact.
Can be. In particular, the rotating shaft (15) of the motor (125)
5) is a long hole formed for passing the connecting portion (95).
Since it passes through (25), it passes through the rotation shaft (155).
It is not necessary to form another exclusive hole in the case (24).
Compared to the case where such a dedicated hole is provided,
It is obvious that the rigidity of the base (24) is easy to secure,
This is also necessary when making the main body case (24) compact.
Is convenient.

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In the present invention, the following is further provided.
Such a configuration may be employed together. For example, in claim 2
As in the embroidery frame feeding device described above, the power transmission mechanism includes:
Reduce the rotational speed of the power transmission path upstream (151),
Reduction gear that transmits power to the downstream side (123) of the power transmission path
(149, 147, 141). You
That is, a specific description will be given using the apparatus shown in FIG. 15 as an example.
Then, the rotation of the drive gear 151 on the upstream side of the power transmission path
The large-diameter portion of the two-stage gear 149 rotates at the same speed as the rotation speed.
Then, the rotation speed of the small-diameter portion of the two-stage gear 149 decreases.
Gear 147 at the same speed as the small diameter portion of the two-stage gear 149.
Is rotated, the gear 147 integrally formed with the gear 147 is rotated.
The driving speed of the driving pulley 141 having a smaller diameter than that of the driving pulley 141 is even lower.
At a reduced rotational speed over these two stages,
The timing belt 123 is driven to rotate.
In such an embroidery frame feeding device, the
Increases torque on the downstream side of the power transmission path
It is self-evident. Therefore, the second mobile
(165) operates more smoothly. Ma
In addition, as in the embroidery frame feeding device according to claim 3,
The power transmission mechanism is a driven belt wheel (141), a driven belt wheel
(143), and an endless bell that is hung over both belt wheels
(123), the power transmission path upstream of the driving belt
When power is transmitted from the side, the endless belt is driven to rotate.
And the second moving body attached to the endless belt
The driving belt wheel, the slave
A moving belt wheel and a rotating shaft (1) of the motor (125);
55) appears in, for example, FIG. 13, FIG. 15, and FIG.
So that the axes that are the centers of rotation are in the same plane
It is preferable to arrange them so as to make a substantially parallel positional relationship.
According to such an embroidery frame feeding device, the driving belt wheel (1)
41), a driven belt wheel (143), and a motor (12).
The rotation shafts (155) of 5) will be arranged in a line.
So, compared to those that are not arranged in a row,
The reason why the overall width of the power transmission mechanism can be reduced
It is obvious. Therefore, this also makes the device compact
Contribute to make up. In addition, as described in claim 3,
The embroidery frame feeding device according to claim 4, when formed.
The driven belt wheel (141) and the driven belt wheel
(143) and the rotating shaft (1) of the motor (125).
55) is the axis of rotation of the rotation axis of the motor.
Exists between the two axes that are the centers of rotation of each belt wheel
It is desirable that they are arranged in a positional relationship. this
With this configuration, the driving belt wheel (141) and the driven bell
Of the motor (125) inside the location of the wheel (143)
The rotation axis (155) will be arranged. for that reason,
Motors outside the locations where the driving belt wheel and driven belt wheel are located
, The driving belt wheel (141) and the slave belt
A moving belt wheel (143) and a rotating shaft (155)
Is considered as the reference length.
If the endless belt (123) is extended over the entire reference length,
It is clear that it can be unfolded, this is an embroidery frame
It contributes to the expansion of the movable range of (3). Or endless belt
Consider the length of the range where (123) is expanded as the reference length.
In other words, the motor (12) is moved to a position outside the reference length.
Since the rotation shaft (155) of 5) does not protrude, the overall structure
It is also clear that the length can be relatively compact
This contributes to the downsizing of the device. In addition, billing
In the case of the constitution as described in claim 4, it is particularly preferable to describe in claim 5.
Like the embroidery frame feeder described above, the motor (125)
Between the rotating shaft (155) and the driving belt wheel (141)
A power relay mechanism (149) is interposed in the
When power is transmitted from the rotating shaft of the motor, the power relay mechanism
Is driven, and the driving belt wheel is driven by the power relay mechanism.
Is more preferably driven. Such embroidery frame feeder
According to the installation, the rotation is smaller than that without the power relay mechanism.
Increase the distance between the turning shaft (155) and the driving belt wheel (141).
The endless belt (123).
It is clear that it can be deployed for a long time, this is also embroidered
This contributes to the expansion of the movable range of the frame (3). Also, it is described in claim 6.
As in the case of the embroidery frame feeding device, the vertical direction and the first
The connecting portion is formed in a direction orthogonal to both of the moving directions of the moving body.
(95) and the rotating shaft (15) of the motor (125).
When looking at 5), the width of the entire connecting portion is
Larger than the width of the rotating shaft of the
And a direction perpendicular to both of the moving directions of the first moving body.
When looking at the connection part and the rotation axis of the motor,
The connecting portion and the rotating shaft of the motor are connected to the entirety of the connecting portion.
And the width of the rotating shaft at least partially overlap each other.
-It should be arranged in a wrapping relationship
No. If the embroidery frame feeding device is configured as described above,
At least a part of the joint is displaced from the first moving body with respect to the rotation axis.
In the direction of movement,
When the connection moves to approach an object,
Is when an object approaches from the side of the projecting direction
Before the object touches the axis of rotation
It is self-evident to collide. Therefore, such a collision
It is clear that the rotation axis will not be damaged even if
is there. An embroidery frame feeding device according to a seventh aspect is provided.
The connecting portion (95) in the moving direction of the first moving body;
And the rotation axis (155) of the motor (125)
In the case, the connecting portion and the rotating shaft of the motor are
The width of the entire connecting portion and the width of the rotating shaft are at least partially equal.
Are arranged so that they overlap each other
May be. For the embroidery frame feeder configured as above
According to the description, the connecting part and the rotating shaft do not overlap.
It is self-evident that the overall width of both is narrower than
So that the width of the slot (25) through which they pass is narrowed accordingly.
It is clear that you can. Therefore, through the slot
Hands or objects that come into contact with mechanisms inside the body case (24)
Problems such as litter entering the case.
Obviously, it is even more difficult to invite. In addition,
As in the embroidery frame feeding device according to claim 8, the connecting portion is provided.
(95) is cut out, and the cut-out portion (9
5A), the rotation shaft (15) of the motor (125) is provided.
5) the motor so that at least a part of
By disposing the rotation axis of
When viewed from a direction perpendicular to both the moving directions of one moving body
When viewed from the direction of movement of the first moving body,
The connecting portion and the rotating shaft of the motor are connected to the entirety of the connecting portion.
And the width of the rotating shaft at least partially overlap each other.
-It should be arranged in a wrapping relationship
No. According to the embroidery frame feeding device configured as described above, the continuous
Cut-out part (95A) is formed in part of connection part (95)
The rotation axis is located inside the cutout (95A).
Mode so that at least a part of (155) enters.
Since the rotation axis of the motor is disposed,
It is obvious that the configuration described in 7 can be provided.
You. Therefore, the invention described in claim 6 and claim 7
Is particularly desirable because it has the same effect as
New

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[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. As shown in FIG. 1, the embroidery frame feeding device 1 is combined with the side surface of the bed B of the sewing machine M, and supports the embroidery frame 3 on the upper surface of the needle plate of the sewing machine M. An embroidery presser foot 7 is mounted on the presser bar 5 of the sewing machine M in advance. The embroidery frame feeding device 1 includes an X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 and a Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 1 for moving the embroidery frame 3.
1 is provided. The X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 controls the positioning of the transfer body 13 in the X-axis direction, and the Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 incorporated in the transfer body 13 controls the positioning of the support portion 15 of the embroidery frame 3 in the Y-axis direction. The XY axis positioning control of the embroidery frame 3 and the vertical movement of the sewing needle 19 attached to the needle bar 17 of the sewing machine M work together to form embroidery.

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The X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9 and the Y-axis direction transfer mechanism 11 will be described below in order . The X-axis direction transfer mechanism 9
It has two parallel X guide shafts 21 and 23. The transfer body 13 is bridged between the two X guide shafts 21 and 23. Case 2
The conveying member 13 exposed to the outside of 4 for moving the X-axis direction movement mechanism 9, the long hole 25 in the case 24 in the X-axis direction
Are formed. Two timing belts 27 and 29 are stretched inside the two X guide shafts 21 and 23. 2
The timing belts 27 and 29 are X guide shafts 21 and 23.
Are rotated by a drive shaft 31 arranged in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the arrow.
The drive shaft 31 is rotated by a motor 33. First, this X
The axial transfer mechanism 9 will be described in detail below.

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A timing belt 123 stretched immediately behind the Y guide shaft 121 is stretched between a drive pulley 141 and a tension pulley 143 which are rotatably supported on a carriage plate 127. The drive pulley 141 is rotatably supported by a shaft 145 fixed to the carriage plate 127, as shown in FIG. 15, which is a cross-sectional view taken along line II of FIG. A gear 147 is formed integrally with the driving pulley 141. The two-stage gear 149 meshes with the gear 147, and the drive gear 151 meshes with the two-stage gear 149. The two-stage gear 149 is rotatably supported by a shaft 153 fixed to the carriage plate 127. The drive gear 151 is fixed to a drive shaft 155 of the pulse motor 125. In addition, this
Drive shaft 155, as clearly shown in FIG.
It is arranged in a notch portion 95A formed in the
Legs 95 exist on both outer sides of the driving shaft 155. Sand
That is, as shown in FIG.
When viewed from a direction orthogonal to both of the moving directions, the drive shaft 1
The width P of 55 overlaps the width Q of the entire leg 95.
ing. Moreover, the drive shaft 155 is clearly shown in FIG.
Position of the pulse motor 125 and the driving gear 151
As is clear from the position, a position completely hidden behind the leg 95
Location, that is, inside the notch portion 95A shown in FIG.
Are located in That is, as shown in FIG.
When viewed from the direction of movement of the portion 95, the width of the drive shaft 155
P (see FIG. 8) overlaps the width R of the leg 95
ing. In such a positional relationship, the leg 95 and the drive shaft 1
If 55 is arranged, drive from the moving direction of the leg 95
An object approaching the axis 155 first strikes the leg 95.
Therefore, by adopting such a structure,
The collision with the drive shaft 155 is avoided.
Is apparent from this structure. Also, legs 95
And the drive shaft 155 pass through the slot 25 described above.
However, the width of the long hole 25 is not
Even if the width is smaller than the width obtained by adding the width of the shaft 155
What matters is clear from this structure.

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Although the embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment at all, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention .

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[0039]

As described in detail above, the embroidery frame feeding device of the present invention
According to the apparatus , a motor serving as a driving force source of the second transfer mechanism
Adopts a structure that moves with the first moving body
Since the motor is located at a relatively low position,
This has the effect of suppressing the occurrence of play. Also,
If you place the motor in a position like
Although this may cause an increase in the size of the motor,
The second moving body is projected from the rotation axis
All the power transmission mechanisms that transmit power to the
The main body case is not increased in size because it is configured as a part. Special
Then, make the rotation shaft of the motor protrude outside the body case.
When we used it, we used a long hole to let the connection
Therefore, unnecessary holes do not increase in the main body case.

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FIG. 1 shows an embroidery frame feeding device shown as one embodiment of the present invention.
Is a perspective view showing a state attached to the sewing machine .

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A guide mechanism for guiding a transferred object over two parallel guide shafts, wherein a first engaging portion fixed to the transferred object is one of the two guide shafts. A holding member provided on the transferred body holds the second engaging portion with play in a direction orthogonal to the two guide shafts, and the second engaging portion A guide mechanism for a transferred body, wherein the guide mechanism engages with the other one of the two guide shafts.