TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates to a fabric spreader positioned to enable the fabric transferred into the dyeing chamber to be spread with a movement in the progress direction from at least one inlet mouth to at least one outlet mouth and to stack the fabric with the optimum volume in the dyeing chamber, in particular in the fabric dyeing machines comprising a dyeing chamber in which the fabric dyeing process is carried out.

BACKGROUND

Textile products undergo various processes before reaching the end user. One of these processes is dyeing. For this purpose, there are various fabric dyeing machines in which water and dyeing chemicals are usually applied to the fabric. These machines usually include a dyeing chamber and a fabric trail that allows the fabric to be transferred into this dyeing chamber.

In ideal dyeing, the dye should penetrate equally throughout the fabric. This requires the fabric to be transferred as spread as possible at the entrance of the fabric to the dyeing chamber and the fabric to be stacked in the fabric dyeing chamber with the optimum volume. In fabric dyeing machines, the fabrics transferred from the fabric trail to the dyeing chamber are twisted and collected. In the collected fabric, the dye cannot reach every point equally, causing the dyeing quality to decrease.

In the present art, some devices are known to allow the fabric to be spread. In these assemblies, the fabric spreader part moves from right to left parallel to the floor in the horizontal plane with a drive element and reducer with which it is connected. With this movement, it is ensured that the fabric is stacked in the dyeing chamber. This horizontal movement of the fabric spreader causes the fabric dyeing machine to shake. The shakes that occur cause the machine parts to get tired, the service and maintenance costs to increase, and the fabric to be deformed due to mechanical force. In addition, the amount of fabric that can be stacked in the dyeing chamber is also limited due to the fact that the fabric cannot be spread sufficiently. As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to innovate in the relevant technical field.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a fabric spreader for eliminating the above-mentioned disadvantages and bringing new advantages to the relevant technical field.

An object of the invention is to provide a fabric spreader to spread the fabrics in bulk before the dyeing process.

Another object of the invention is to provide a fabric spread in which more fabric can be taken into the dyeing chamber.

Another object of the invention is to provide a fabric spreader to reduce the need for machine installation space for the fabric dyeing machine.

Another object of the invention is to provide a fabric spreader for reducing shakes caused by the fabric spreading process.

Another object of the invention is to provide a fabric spreader that reduces service and maintenance costs.

The present invention is a fabric spreader positioned to enable the fabric transferred into the dyeing chamber to be spread with a movement in the progress direction from at least one inlet mouth to at least one outlet mouth in order to realize all the objects that will emerge from the abovementioned and the following detailed description, especially in the fabric dyeing machines that include a dyeing chamber in which the fabric dyeing process is carried out. Accordingly, the novelty of the invention is in that it comprises a driving element configured to cause said fabric spreader to rise and fall relative to a floor during the fabric spreading process; it includes at least two grooves on the surface where the fabric contacts the fabric spreader and at least one elevation positioned between said grooves; said grooves are stretched to form a V-form by moving away from each other towards said progress direction. Thus, it is ensured that the fabric in bulk is spread by turning to the grooves with the liquid. In this way, it is ensured that an equal amount of dye can be applied to each point on the fabric by spreading the fabric before the dyeing process. However, by improving stacking, it is ensured that more fabrics can be taken into the dyeing chamber. A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the grooves extend at a predetermined angle so as to intersect each other towards said inlet mouth. Thus, with the back structure formed at the corner point of the V-form, the fabric is directed in both directions of the V-form and distributed.

A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the grooves are arranged in successive order and positioned to form multiple intertwined V-forms. In this way, the distribution of the fabric along the fabric spreader body is improved.

A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the grooves are positioned on at least one base part of the fabric spreader that is close to the floor. Thus, it is ensured that the fabric and liquid are directed toward the grooves with gravity.

Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the grooves are positioned symmetrically with respect to at least one first axis extending between the inlet mouth and the outlet mouth to cut the fabric spreader in the middle. Thus, it is ensured that the fabric can be spread evenly in both directions.

A feature of a possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the outlet mouth is wider than the inlet mouth. Thus, it is ensured that the body of the fabric spreader is in a parallel structure with the V-form. Thus, the distribution of the fabric in the fabric spreader is facilitated and supported by the body structure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figure 1 shows a representative frontal view of a fabric dyeing machine in which the fabric spreader of the invention is mounted.

Figure 2 shows a representative perspective view of the fabric spreader of the invention.

Figure 3 shows a representative perspective view of the base of the fabric spreader of the invention.

Figure 4 shows another representative perspective view of the base of the fabric spreader of the invention. Figure 5 shows a representative top view of the base of the fabric spreader of the invention.

Figure 6 shows a representative perspective view of the base part of the fabric spreader of the invention according to a possible alternative embodiment of the invention.

Figure 7 shows a representative top view of the base of the fabric spreader of the invention according to a possible alternative embodiment of the invention.

Figure 8 shows a representative perspective view of the base of the fabric spreader of the invention according to another possible alternative embodiment of the invention.

Figure 9 shows a representative top view of the base of the fabric spreader of the invention according to another possible alternative embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In this detailed description, the subject matter of the invention is explained only by means of examples that will not have any limiting effect for a better understanding of the subject matter.

Figure 1 shows a representative frontal view of a fabric dyeing machine (10) on which the fabric spreader (50) of the invention is mounted. Accordingly, said fabric dyeing machine (10) is used for dyeing the fabrics. The fabric dyeing machine (10) comprises at least one dyeing chamber (30). The fabric is dyed by impregnating water and chemicals on it in said dyeing chamber (30). The dyeing chamber (30) is connected with at least one fabric trail (20). Said fabric trail (20) allows the transfer of fabrics to the dyeing chamber (30).

Figure 2 shows a representative perspective view of the fabric spreader (50) of the invention. Accordingly, the fabric spreader (50) comprises at least one base part (51 ). The base part (51 ) is essentially the section of the fabric spreader (50) close to a floor (40). There is at least one upper part (52) in the upper section of the base part (51 ). The base part (51) and said upper part (52) together form an open-ended flow volume for the fabric and the liquid in which the fabric is contained.

The fabric spreader (50) has at least one inlet mouth (53) and at least one outlet mouth (54). Said inlet mouth (53) is the opening through which the fabric and the liquid enter the fabric spreader (50). Said outlet mouth (54) is the opening through which the fabric and the liquid exit the fabric spreader (50). Accordingly, the fabric coming from the fabric trail (20) is transferred to the dyeing chamber (30) by moving in a progress direction (a) by passing through the fabric spreader (50) with the liquid it is subjected to.

Figure 3 shows a representative perspective view of the base part (51) of the fabric spreader

(50) of the invention. Accordingly, the fabric spreader (50) includes at least two grooves (56) on the surface of the fabric in contact. There is at least one elevation (55) between said grooves (56). Accordingly, grooves (56) are essentially lower sections of said elevation (55) on both sides of said elevation (55). The grooves (56) are located at the base part (51) in a possible embodiment of the invention.

Figure 4 shows another representative perspective view of the base part (51) of the fabric spreader (50) of the invention, and Figure 5 shows a top representative view of the base part

(51 ) of the fabric spreader (50) of the invention. Accordingly, the grooves (56) essentially extend to form a V-form (V). The V-form (V) occurs when the grooves (56) on both sides come closer to each other toward the inlet mouth (53). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the grooves (56) and elevations (55) are positioned at a predetermined angle so as to intersect towards the inlet mouth (53). However, the fabric spreader (50) comprises at least one ridge (57). The ridge (57) is the corner section of the V-form (V). In other words, the ridge (57) is the intersection of the elevations (55) on both sides. The grooves (56) and elevations (55) are positioned so as to be parallel to at least one first axis (I). The first axis (I) essentially extends from the middle of the fabric spreader (50) between the inlet mouth (53) and the outlet mouth (54) of the fabric spreader (50). Thus, it is ensured that the fabric can be evenly distributed in both directions of the V-form (V).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the grooves (56) are sequentially arranged to form a plurality of V-forms (V). Thus, it is ensured that a multitude of V-forms (V) are nested, and the fabric is better spread by encountering more ridges (57) and grooves (56). However, in a possible embodiment of the invention, the outlet mouth (54) is configured wider than the inlet mouth (53). This ensures that the V-form (V) is parallel to the body of the fabric spreader (50). Thus, it facilitates the movement of the fabric in the fabric spreader (50).

The fabric spreader (50) rises and falls in relation to the floor (40) during operation. The ascending and descending movement can be given to the fabric spreader (50) with a drive element (not shown). The upward and downward movement of the fabric spreader (50) improves the spreading of the fabric according to the structures moving parallel (horizontal) to the floor (40) in the current art. In this way, more fabric can be stacked in the dyeing chamber. However, a smoother operation can be achieved with the ascending and descending movement than with the fabric dyeing machines (10) in the current art. Thus, it is ensured that the life of the parts of the fabric dyeing machine (10) is extended and the service and maintenance costs are reduced. In addition, thanks to the efficient use of volume, the length of the fabric dyeing machine (10) can be shortened by up to 35%, thus reducing the space required for the assembly of the fabric dyeing machine (10).

Figures 6 and 7 show a representative view of the base part (51) according to an alternative embodiment of the invention. Accordingly, while the grooves (56) intersect to form a V-form (V) on both sides of the first axis (I), the elevations (55) can be positioned separately from each other. In this embodiment, the fabric is spread by contacting the elevations (55) in the progress direction (a) and is directed to the side section of the elevations (55) and to the grooves (56).

Figure 8 and Figure 9 show representative views of the base part (51 ) according to an alternative embodiment of the invention. Accordingly, the base part (51) may comprise two grooves (56) symmetrically positioned with respect to the first axis (I) and an elevation (55) positioned between these grooves (56). In this embodiment, when the fabric encounters an elevation (55) in the progress direction (a), it is distributed to the grooves (56) on both sides of the elevation (55) and is spread.

Given this described embodiment, the fabric spreader (50) functions as follows. The liquid, which may contain water and chemicals, containing the bulk fabric and fabric to be dyed, enters the fabric spreader (50) through the inlet mouth (53). The fabric here contacts the structure of the ridge (57) provided by the V-form (V). The ridge (57) allows the bulk fabric to be distributed on both sides. The fabric and the liquid in which the fabric begins to be spread thus orientate to the grooves (56) on both sides of the first axis (I). The grooves (56) serve as a guide for the movement of the fabric. The liquid that comes with the fabric naturally flows through the grooves (56) by gravity. The liquid allows the fabric to be directed to the grooves (56) with it. As the fabric continues to flow with the fluid in the groove (56), it is spread as it contacts the successive ridges (57). Thanks to the V-form (V), the fabric is spread more and more towards the outlet mouth (54) while following the paths of the groove (56). The elevations (55) prevent the spread fabric from becoming bulk again.

Due to the fabric spreader (50) of the invention, it is ensured that the twisted and collected fabrics are spread by the movement of the fabric spreader (50) in the progress direction (a) relative to the floor (40). Thus, an equal amount of dye can penetrate at each point of the fabric to be dyed. The fabric spreader (50) may be positioned on the fabric trail (20). In this way, there is no need for any additional complex system for the process of spreading the fabrics. The protection scope of the invention is specified in the appended claims and cannot be strictly limited to those explained in this detailed description for illustrative purposes. It is evident that a person skilled in the art may exhibit similar embodiments in light of the foregoing without departing from the main theme of the invention.

REFERENCE NUMBERS GIVEN IN THE FIGURE

10 Fabric Dyeing Machine

20 Fabric Trail

30 Dyeing Chamber

40 Floor

50 Fabric Spreader

51 Base Part

52 Upper Part

53 Inlet Mouth

54 Outlet Mouth

55 Elevation

56 Groove

57 Ridge

(I) First Axis

(a) Progress Direction

(V) V-Form