KR102501540B1 - Socks manufacturing apparatus including a fixing part for fixing span thread and stretch cotton socks manufactured using thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sock manufacturing apparatus and socks manufactured by using the same. The sock manufacturing apparatus comprises a tension adjusting unit for measuring and maintaining the tension of the span yarn, and a span fixing unit provided between the tension adjusting unit and the knitting unit to fix the span yarn, so that there is an effect to produce socks with a high percentage of cotton yarns.

Description

Socks manufacturing apparatus including a fixing part for fixing span thread and stretch cotton socks manufactured using the same

The present invention relates to a sock manufacturing apparatus and socks manufactured using the same, and more particularly, to a sock manufacturing apparatus including a fixing part for fixing the span yarn to manufacture socks with span yarn and pure cotton yarn, and stretch pure cotton manufactured using the same It's about socks.

Recently, in order to continuously produce a plurality of socks while maintaining the elasticity of socks, a covering yarn is used instead of a cotton yarn with little elasticity or a span yarn with high elasticity.

The covering yarn used in conventional socks may be made by twisting a cotton yarn (C) and a rubber or polyester yarn (R). (See Figure 1)

As described above, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1458883 discloses an invention for cotton socks using cotton covering yarn obtained by twisting cotton fiber yarn and rubber yarn to improve elasticity and a method for manufacturing the same.

In the prior art, cotton socks are manufactured by knitting using cotton fiber yarn and rubber yarn twisted cotton covering yarn as the inner yarn of the socks and using cotton fiber yarn as the outer yarn of the socks, but extending integrally from the upper end of the ankle part of the cotton socks. The band formed by knitting is composed of two layers of an outer part and an inner part, and is characterized in that it does not flow down by maintaining elasticity.

The covering yarn used in the prior art was prepared by placing a rubber yarn or polyester yarn (R) in the center and then winding a cotton yarn (C) using pure cotton. In the case of the covering yarn produced in this way, it is common that the ratio of cotton is 70% and the ratio of polyester is about 30%.

However, in the case of the covering yarn, there was a problem in that the ratio of cotton yarn was low and rough, resulting in poor tactile feeling for consumers. In addition, there is also a problem that the sweat discharged from the user's body is not properly absorbed due to the low ratio of cotton yarn. Furthermore, the elasticity of the polyester yarn (R) is lower than that of the span yarn (S), and the elasticity is weak, and there is a problem in that it is peeled off from the user's body and causes discomfort.

Patent Document 1: KR 10-1458883 (2014.11.07)

The present invention was created to improve the problems of the conventional socks and sock manufacturing apparatus as described above, and its purpose is to provide a sock manufacturing apparatus capable of manufacturing socks with span yarn and cotton yarn in place of the covering yarn. there is.

In addition, the purpose of the stretch pure cotton socks manufactured by the sock manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention is to provide convenience to the user by minimizing the rough touch of conventional socks.

In addition, the sock manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention can continuously manufacture a plurality of socks, thereby improving manufacturing convenience and reducing the required time.

Sock manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention in order to achieve the above object, the span yarn and the cotton yarn holding the fabric holding portion, respectively; a knitting unit including a plurality of knitting needles to knit socks using the span yarn and the cotton yarn; and a span fixing part provided between the fabric holding part and the knitting part to selectively grab and fix the span yarn. can include

On the other hand, the span fixing portion, the base portion on which the span yarn is disposed; And a pressing part facing the base part and movably provided toward or away from the base part, wherein the span yarn, in a state in which the pressing part advances toward the base part, the pressing part and the base It can be fixed between parts.

On the other hand, the pressing unit, the pressing unit body formed of a metal material; and a pressure buffering unit fixed to one surface of the pressing unit body in the direction of the base unit and made of an elastic material. may further include.

In addition, the sock manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention is disposed between the span fixing unit and the knitting unit, cutting unit for cutting the span yarn; and a control unit controlling the span fixing unit, the knitting unit, and the cutting unit. Further, the control unit may operate the cutting unit in a state in which the span yarn is fixed by the span fixing unit.

On the other hand, the sock manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention measures the tension of the span yarn and maintains it within a certain range, the tension adjusting unit; It further includes, the tension control unit, a drive motor for supplying a rotational force; A rotating pulley for rotating the span yarn to be unwound and supplied; A tension sensor for measuring the tension applied to the span yarn; and a tension control unit maintaining the tension measured by the tension sensor within a predetermined range. Including, the rotating pulley can be rotated or reversed by the tension control unit.

On the other hand, the sock manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention includes an input unit through which the user can input desired information; and a control unit controlling the knitting unit and the spanning unit based on the information input through the input unit. may further include.

On the other hand, the socks manufacturing method according to the present invention comprises the step of weaving socks with the span yarn and the cotton yarn; And a finishing step of finishing the span yarn and the cotton yarn after the completion of the knitting step; Including, after the end of the finishing step, the knitting step is started again, and the finishing step includes: a span yarn fixing step in which the span yarn is caught and fixed by the span fixing part; And a span yarn cutting step of cutting the span yarn with a cutting unit; can include

On the other hand, the finishing step, after the end of the span yarn cutting step, the span yarn reconnection step in which the pressing portion of the span retaining portion rises and the span yarn is disposed in a freely movable state; may further include.

In addition, determining whether the number of socks produced has reached the input target production number (N) after the socks closing step is finished; And, when the number of socks produced is less than the target production number, the socks knitting step may be initiated.

Socks may be manufactured by any one of the sock manufacturing apparatus or the sock manufacturing method of the present invention.

As described above, the sock manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention has the effect of manufacturing socks using span yarn and cotton yarn.

In addition, socks produced by the sock manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention has an effect of providing a softer touch to the user by improving the ratio of cotton yarn.

In addition, the socks produced by the sock manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention have a high ratio of cotton yarn, so there is an effect of providing a softer touch.

In addition, the sock manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention has the effect of reducing the time required to manufacture socks and improving manufacturing convenience.

1 is an enlarged view of a conventionally used covering yarn.
2 is a perspective view of a sock manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 and 4 are partially enlarged views of a sock manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an enlarged view of a spanning government according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 and 7 are flowcharts of a method for manufacturing socks according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Since the present invention can make various changes and have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be construed as including all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

In describing the present invention, terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components may not be limited by the terms. Terms are only for the purpose of distinguishing one element from another. For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The term “and/or” includes any combination of a plurality of related recited items or any one of a plurality of related recited items.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. can be understood On the other hand, when an element is referred to as “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element, it may be understood that no other element exists in the middle.

Terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In this application, terms such as "comprise" or "having" are intended to designate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features It may be understood that the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries may be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. It may not be.

In addition, the following embodiments are provided to more completely explain to those with average knowledge in the art, and the shapes and sizes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clearer explanation.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, a socks manufacturing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for manufacturing socks, and socks manufactured using the same will be described in detail.

1 is an enlarged view of a covering yarn that has been used in the field of socks.

Referring to FIG. 1, the covering yarn used in conventional socks may be made by twisting a cotton yarn (C) and a rubber or polyester yarn (R).

Even if such a covering yarn was cut in a state where a certain tension was applied, the stretching force was weaker than that of the span yarn.

Therefore, in conventional socks, a covering yarn was used instead of a cotton yarn having little elasticity or a span yarn having high elasticity in order to continuously produce a plurality of socks.

Conventional covering yarns were prepared by placing a rubber yarn or polyester yarn (R) in the center and then winding a cotton yarn (C) using pure cotton. In the case of the covering yarn produced in this way, it is common that the ratio of cotton is 70% and the ratio of polyester is about 30%.

However, in the case of the covering yarn, there was a problem in that the ratio of cotton yarn was low and rough, resulting in poor tactile feeling for consumers. In addition, there is also a problem that the sweat discharged from the user's body is not properly absorbed due to the low ratio of cotton yarn. Furthermore, the elasticity of the polyester yarn (R) is lower than that of the span yarn (S), and the elasticity is weak, and there is a problem in that it is peeled off from the user's body and causes discomfort.

2 shows a sock manufacturing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are enlarged views of the span fixing part 20 of the sock manufacturing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. represents

Socks manufacturing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a fabric holding unit 10, a span fixing unit 20, a tension adjusting unit 30, and a knitting unit 40.

First, the fabric holding unit 10 may be respectively mounted span yarn and cotton yarn.

In one embodiment, the cotton thread holder 11 may be provided in a form in which a circular rotating body is disposed in the center, and the cotton thread is mounted by hanging along the circumference of the rotating body. In this case, the rotating body is rotated during the manufacturing process of socks, and the cotton yarn skeins are naturally unwound and can be used for knitting.

In another embodiment, the specific shape of the cotton yarn holder 11 may be changed according to a change in the design structure of the sock manufacturing apparatus 1, a change in the knitting speed, or a change in the size of the cotton yarn skein.

The span yarn holding unit 11 may hold a span yarn skein, and may be provided separately from the cotton yarn holding unit 11.

The tension control unit 30 may be provided to measure and maintain the tension of the span yarn.

The tension control unit 30 may be provided between the span yarn holding unit 11 and the knitting unit 40. Accordingly, the span yarn can be supplied to the knitting unit 40 via the tension adjusting unit 30 from the span yarn skein mounted on the span yarn holding unit 11 . Accordingly, it is possible to adjust the magnitude of the tension acting on the span yarn.

On the other hand, referring to FIG. 2, the tension adjusting unit 30 is provided only between the span yarn holding unit 11 and the knitting unit 40, but in another embodiment of the present invention, the cotton yarn holding unit 11 and the knitting unit ( 40) may also be provided with a tension adjusting unit 30.

The knitting unit 40 may knit socks using span yarn and cotton yarn, including a plurality of knitting needles. The knitting unit 40 may manufacture socks by appropriately knitting span yarns and cotton yarns with a plurality of knitting needles.

Meanwhile, in the knitting unit 40, as the socks to be manufactured are changed into ankle socks, calf socks, and knee socks, the number of knitting needles or specific design may be changed, and such modified embodiments are also within the scope of the present invention. It is natural to be included in

The span fixing part 20 is provided between the tension adjusting part 30 and the knitting part 40 to fix the span yarn. That is, the span yarn may be released from the span yarn skein of the span yarn holding unit 11 and fixed at the span yarn fixing unit 20 through the tension adjusting unit 30 and then connected to the knitting needle of the knitting unit 40.

Sock manufacturing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a cutting unit 70 disposed between the span fixing unit 20 and the knitting unit 40 to cut the span yarn S. there is.

The cutting unit 70 may perform a function of cutting the span yarn when knitting of socks is finished. At this time, since the span bar is in a fixed state by the span fixing unit 20, it can be prevented from leaving even if it is cut. Therefore, the sock manufacturing apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention can continuously manufacture a plurality of socks using the span yarn.

Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , the span fixing part 20 may include a base part 21 and a pressing part 22 .

The base portion 21 may be disposed in a state where the span yarn is placed. In one embodiment, it may be disposed on the upper side of the base part 21, and in another embodiment, it may be disposed on one side of the base part 21.

The pressing part 22 faces the base part 21 and may be provided to move forward or backward toward the base part. At this time, driving moving toward the base part may be defined as forward driving, and driving moving away from the base part may be defined as backward driving.

The pressing unit may fix the span yarn in a state in which it advances toward the base unit.

3 shows a state in which the pressing part 22 moves backward, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the pressing part 22 moves forward.

Therefore, in a state in which the pressing portion 22 is advanced, that is, in the state shown in FIG. 4 , the span yarn can be fixed between the pressing portion 22 and the base portion 21 .

On the other hand, in a state in which the pressing part 22 is in a backward state (ie, the state of FIG. 3 ), the width d of the space between the pressing part 22 and the base part 21 takes into account the nature of the span yarn and the production speed. can be selected.

If the width (d) of the space is too long, the time required to fix the span yarn to be described later may increase. 21) can break away. Therefore, the width (d) of the space between the pressing part 22 and the base part 21 is provided to be adjustable, so problems can be prevented.

The tension control unit 30 includes a driving motor 31 for supplying rotational force, a rotation pulley 32 for rotating the span yarn so that it can be released and supplied, and a tension sensor 33 for measuring the tension applied to the span yarn. can include

At this time, the tension adjusting unit 30 may further include a tension controlling unit 34 that maintains the tension measured by the tension sensor 33 within a certain range. The tension control unit 34 rotates or reverses the rotating pulley 32 to adjust and maintain the tension applied to the span yarn. The range of tension maintained by the tension control unit 34 may be selected in consideration of the material of the span yarn or the like, and may be changed and input by the input unit 50 .

When the tension measured at the span yarn is greater than or equal to a certain strength, the span yarn may be cut, and when the span yarn is cut, the span yarn may be separated between the pressing portion 22 and the base portion 21 .

Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned problem can be prevented by limiting the maximum value of the tension applied to the span yarn by the tension sensor 33 and the tension control unit 34.

On the other hand, the sock manufacturing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit 50 through which information desired by a user can be input, and the knitting unit 40 and the knitting unit 40 based on information input through the input unit 50. A control unit 60 for controlling the spanning unit 20 may be further included.

5 shows an enlarged view of a spanning government according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the span fixing part 20 is disposed opposite to the base part 21 and the base part 21 on which the span yarn is disposed, and is provided to be movable toward or away from the base part 21 It includes a pressing portion 22, and the span yarn may be fixed between the pressing portion 22 and the base portion 21 in a state in which the pressing portion 22 advances toward the base portion 21.

At this time, the pressing part 22 is fixed to one surface of the pressing part body 221 formed of a metal material and the base part 21 of the pressing part body 221, and the pressure buffering part 222 formed of an elastic material. can include

In particular, the pressure buffering unit 222 is formed of a polymer compound such as rubber, so that when the pressing unit 22 and the base unit 21 come into contact to fix the span yarn, the impact is mitigated to improve durability. .

Furthermore, it is possible to press the pressure buffer unit 222 until it is partially deformed, so that the fixing force of the span yarn can be further strengthened.

The base part 21 may also include a base body 211 made of a metal material and a base buffer part 212 made of an elastic material fixed to one surface of the base body 211 in the direction of the pressing part 22. can

In addition, when the material of the pressure buffering unit 222 and the base buffering unit 212 is selected as a polymer compound such as rubber, static electricity generated from the span yarn can be grounded to prevent fire and device failure. may be

6 and 7 show a flow chart of a sock manufacturing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 6 , the socks manufacturing method according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a socks manufacturing preparation step (S100), a socks knitting step (S200), and a socks closing step (S300).

In the socks manufacturing preparation step (S100), the span yarn and cotton yarn consumed in knitting socks may be placed on the fabric holder 10.

In addition, in the socks manufacturing preparation step (S100), the user may input the type or number of socks to be manufactured in the input unit 50.

In the sock knitting step (S200), socks can be woven with the span yarn and the cotton yarn.

Specifically, socks may be knitted using span yarn and cotton yarn in the knitting unit 40 .

In the sock finishing step (S300), the span yarn and the cotton yarn may be finished after the sock knitting step (S200) is finished.

On the other hand, after the socks closing step (S300) ends, the socks knitting step (S200) may be started again.

Specifically, in the case of continuously knitting a plurality of socks, after the socks closing step (S300) is finished, the socks knitting step (S200) is started again, so that socks can be manufactured continuously.

More specifically, the user inputs the production target number of socks (N) into the input unit 50, and the controller 60 determines that the number of socks produced is smaller (less than) than the input target socks production number (N). In this case, the sock knitting step (S200) may be initiated again. (S400)

On the other hand, the controller 60 may terminate the production of socks when the number of socks produced is greater than the input target number N of socks.

On the other hand, referring to FIG. 7, in the sock manufacturing method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sock finishing step includes a span yarn fixing step (S310), a span yarn cutting step (S320) and a span yarn reconnection step (S330). can do.

In the span yarn fixing step (S310), the span yarn may be caught and fixed by the span yarn fixing unit 20. That is, when the knitting of the socks is finished, the pressing part 22 of the span fixing part 20 moves forward to fix the span yarn.

Span yarn cutting step (S320) can cut the span yarn. Accordingly, the manufactured socks and the span yarn and the cotton yarn may be disconnected from each other. At this time, the cut span yarn can be stretched while the tension disappears in the stretched state. However, since the span yarn is fixed in the above-described span yarn fixing step (S310), it is possible to prevent the span yarn from leaving. Therefore, the present invention has the advantage of being able to continuously manufacture a plurality of socks using span yarn unlike the prior art.

In the span yarn reconnection step (S330), after the end of the span yarn cutting step (S320), the pressing portion 22 of the span yarn fixing unit 20 moves backward so that the span yarn can be freely movable.

At this time, the tension of the span yarn is adjusted by the tension adjusting unit 30, so that the stretch length may be limited. Therefore, even if the span yarn is disposed in a movable state, separation can be prevented.

After the end of the span yarn reconnection step (S330), the sock knitting step (S200) may be initiated again. In addition, as described above, it may be repeated until reaching the target production number (N) of input socks.

Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific examples, this is for explaining the present invention in detail, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is within the technical spirit of the present invention. It is clear that modification or improvement is possible by the person.

All simple modifications or changes of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific protection scope of the present invention will be clarified by the appended claims.

1: socks manufacturing device
10: fabric support
11: cotton thread holder
12: spanner holding part
20: Spango Government
21: base part
22: pressing part
30: tension control unit
40: organization department
70: cutting part
S: Spansa
C: cotton yarn

Claims (10)

A fabric holding unit in which span yarn and cotton yarn are respectively mounted;
a knitting unit including a plurality of knitting needles to knit socks using the span yarn and the cotton yarn; and
a span fixing unit provided between the fabric holding unit and the knitting unit to selectively grab and pressurize the span yarn to prevent it from returning to the fabric holding unit by being rolled by the elasticity of the span yarn;
Including,
The Spango government,
a base portion on which the span yarn is disposed; and
a pressurizing portion facing the base portion and moving forward in a gravitational direction toward the base portion or moving away from the base portion;
including,
The pressing part,
Pressing unit body formed of a metal material; and
a pressure buffering unit fixed to one surface of the pressing unit body in the direction of the base unit and formed of a conductive elastic material;
Including,
The spanner,
Sock manufacturing device fixed between the pressing part and the pressure buffering part of each of the base part in a state in which the pressing part advances toward the base part
delete delete According to claim 1,
a cutting unit disposed between the span fixing unit and the knitting unit to cut the span yarn; and
a control unit controlling the span fixing unit, the knitting unit, and the cutting unit;
Including more,
The control unit,
Sock manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that for operating the cutting unit in a state where the span yarn is fixed by the span fixing unit.
According to claim 1,
a tension control unit for measuring the tension of the span yarn and maintaining it within a certain range;
Including more,
The tension control unit,
A driving motor that supplies rotational force;
A rotating pulley for rotating the span yarn to be unwound and supplied;
A tension sensor for measuring the tension applied to the span yarn; and
a tension control unit maintaining the tension measured by the tension sensor within a certain range;
including,
The rotational pulley,
Sock manufacturing device, characterized in that the rotation or reverse rotation by the tension control unit
According to claim 1,
an input unit through which a user can input desired information; and
a control unit controlling the knitting unit and the spanning unit based on the information input through the input unit;
Socks manufacturing apparatus further comprising a.
In the method of manufacturing socks performed by the sock manufacturing apparatus of claim 1,
A knitting step of weaving socks with the span yarn and the cotton yarn; and
A finishing step of finishing the span yarn and the cotton yarn after the completion of the knitting step;
including,
After the completion of the closing step, the knitting step is started again,
The final step is
A span yarn fixing step in which the span yarn is bitten and fixed by the span fixing part; and
Span yarn cutting step of cutting the span yarn with a cutting unit;
Socks manufacturing method comprising a.
According to claim 7,
The final step is
After the end of the span yarn cutting step, the span yarn reconnecting step in which the pressurizing portion of the span fixing part is raised and the span yarn is disposed in a freely movable state;
Including more,
After the end of the span yarn reconnection step, the socks manufacturing method, characterized in that the knitting step is started again.
According to claim 7,
After the closing step is over, determining whether the number of socks produced has reached the input target production number (N);
Including more,
When the number of socks produced is less than the target production number, the knitting step is started.
Socks manufactured by any one of the sock manufacturing apparatus of claim 1 or the sock manufacturing method of claim 7.

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