A side plate and tire mold

By setting an ejection mechanism and a locking block inside the movable type sleeve of the tire mold, the movable type is automatically ejected using an electromagnetic or mechanical structure, which solves the problem of low replacement efficiency of movable type and improves replacement efficiency and reusability.

CN116330543BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16HIMILE MECHANICAL SCI & TECH (SHANDONG) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211728267.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-29
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-29

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Technical Problem

The existing tire mold type block replacement efficiency is low, and the traditional fixing method affects the aesthetics or causes resource waste.

Method used

An ejection mechanism and a locking block are set inside the movable type block sleeve. The movable type block is automatically ejected through an electromagnetic or mechanical structure. Self-locking and unlocking are achieved by combining anisotropic coils and elastic elements.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid installation and disassembly of movable type blocks, reduces mold damage, and improves the reusability and replacement efficiency of movable type blocks.

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Abstract

The application discloses a side plate and a tire mold and belongs to the technical field of tire vulcanization mold manufacturing, which comprises a side plate body, a groove for fixing a movable block sleeve body is arranged on the side plate body, the movable block sleeve body is provided with a movable block groove, and the movable block can move up and down in the movable block groove; the movable block is provided with a notch, the notch can be clamped with a clamping block to complete self-locking; an ejection mechanism is arranged at the lower part of the clamping block, the ejection mechanism moves up and down to push the clamping block to move horizontally and then push the movable block to move upward; the movable block sleeve body is provided with a clamping block groove, and the clamping block can move horizontally in the clamping block groove; a self-locking protrusion is arranged on one side of the clamping block clamped with the movable block, and an elastic element is arranged on the other side of the clamping block; the ejection mechanism is a jacking block, and a plane is further arranged at the top of the jacking block for extruding the bottom of the movable block and then pushing out the movable block. The device is provided with the ejection mechanism and the clamping block on the movable block sleeve body, can automatically push out the movable block, has small damage to the mold, has strong reusability and high practicability.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of tire vulcanization mold manufacturing, and particularly relates to a side plate and a tire mold. BACKGROUND

[0002] The statements herein are provided only to complement the background of the present application and are not necessarily indicative of the prior art.

[0003] In order to reduce production cost, tire factories often inlay character blocks on tire molds, and different tires meeting needs can be produced by replacing the character blocks.

[0004] At present, the more popular character block inlaying methods on the market are front screw fixing, back screw fixing or using a one-time character block on a cavity surface. The replacement efficiency of the above two character block inlaying methods is relatively low, especially the back screw fixing method, which needs to first disassemble the side plate from the mold shell before disassembling the character block. Meanwhile, the front screw fixing method generally uses screws to fix from the outer surface of the character block, and the outer surface of the character block will inevitably have screw holes for the screws to pass through, which will finally leave a screw head or screw hole mark on the vulcanized tire, affecting the appearance. The one-time character block made of aluminum material is used for the character block that is frequently replaced, and the destructive disassembly method is used to disassemble the old block and install the new block to reduce disassembly time, which undoubtedly causes waste of resources. SUMMARY

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present application is to provide a side plate and a tire mold, which sets a ejection mechanism and a clamping block in the internal cavity of the character block sleeve body, can automatically push out the character block, has a simple and reliable overall structure, occupies small space, is convenient and fast to use, causes small damage to the mold, has strong reusability, and has high practicality.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application is realized by the following technical scheme:

[0007] In the first aspect, the present application provides a side plate, which comprises a side plate body, the side plate body is provided with a groove for fixing a character block sleeve body, the character block sleeve body has an internal cavity, the internal cavity is provided with a character block groove, a character block is placed in the character block groove, and the character block can move up and down in the character block groove; the character block is provided with a notch, the notch can be clamped with a clamping block to complete self-locking; a ejection mechanism is arranged at the lower part of the clamping block, and the ejection mechanism moves up and down to push the clamping block to move horizontally and then push the character block to move upward;

[0008] The inner cavity of the movable type block sleeve is provided with a clamping block groove, the clamping block is arranged in the clamping block groove, and the clamping block can move horizontally in the clamping block groove; the side of the clamping block connected with the movable type block is provided with a self-locking protrusion, and the other side of the clamping block is provided with an elastic element supported on the inner wall of the movable type block sleeve;

[0009] The clamping block is provided with a limiting column corresponding to the two sides of the self-locking protrusion, and the movable type block sleeve is provided with a limiting groove, and the limiting column is inserted into the limiting groove;

[0010] The clamping block is provided with an upper inclined surface corresponding to the upper side of the self-locking protrusion and a lower inclined surface corresponding to the lower side of the self-locking protrusion; the ejecting mechanism is a top block, the upper part of the top block is provided with a top block inclined surface, the top block inclined surface is matched with the lower inclined surface of the clamping block, and the top of the top block is further provided with a flat surface for extruding the bottom of the movable type block and then pushing out the movable type block.

[0011] As a further technical solution, the angle between the lower inclined surface of the clamping block and the horizontal surface is α, the angle between the upper inclined surface of the clamping block and the vertical surface is β, and α and β are 30°-60°.

[0012] As a further technical solution, the maximum horizontal gap between the clamping block and the side wall of the clamping block groove is x, the maximum horizontal length of the self-locking protrusion of the clamping block overlapping the movable type block is y, and the maximum distance between the top block and the movable type block is h when the top block inclined surface is in contact with the clamping block lower inclined surface; wherein x≥y, y tanα≤h.

[0013] As a further technical solution, the length of the bottom of the movable type block is A, the maximum distance between the upper inclined surface of the clamping block and the side of the movable type block groove is B, and A≤B.

[0014] As a further technical solution, the movable type block sleeve is provided with a first coil groove for placing a first coil, and the ejecting mechanism is provided with a second coil groove for placing a second coil, and the first coil and the second coil are opposite coils; the first coil is connected with the first electrode, the second coil is connected with the second electrode, and the first coil and the second coil are connected.

[0015] As a further technical solution, the movable type block sleeve is provided with a first coil groove for placing a first coil, and the ejecting mechanism is provided with a second coil groove for placing a second coil, and the first coil and the second coil are opposite coils; the first coil is connected with the first electrode, the second coil is connected with the second electrode, and the first coil and the second coil are connected.

[0016] As a further technical solution, the bottom of the ejecting mechanism is provided with a top column connected with a magnetic core, the outer periphery of the magnetic core is sleeved with a second coil, and the top column is made of a non-magnetic material.

[0017] As a further technical scheme, the top block recess is arranged in the movable letter block sleeve to place the ejection mechanism; and the emergency hole is arranged below the movable letter block sleeve to be used for mechanical disassembly when the electromagnetic fault occurs.

[0018] As a further technical scheme, the elastic member is a spring.

[0019] In a second aspect, the application further provides a tire mold comprising the side plate as described above.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the application are as follows:

[0021] In the side plate of the application, the movable letter block can move up and down in the movable letter block recess of the movable letter block sleeve, the movable letter block and the inclined surface of the clamping block are extruded by pressing the movable letter block, the clamping block moves to the left under the force of the clamping block limiting column and the limiting recess, and the bottom of the movable letter block moves below the self-locking protrusion of the clamping block, so that the clamping block moves to the right under the action of the spring to complete self-locking, and the installation process is fast and convenient.

[0022] In the side plate of the application, the ejection mechanism is arranged in the movable letter block sleeve, and the up-and-down movement of the ejection mechanism can push the clamping block to move horizontally, and the clamping block and the movable letter block are separated and unlocked when the clamping block moves to the left to leave the slot of the movable letter block.

[0023] In the side plate of the application, the first coil is arranged in the movable letter block sleeve, and the second coil is arranged in the ejection mechanism, the two coils are different types of coils, so that the two coils repel each other after the electromagnetic current is turned on, the top block rises, the upper inclined surface of the top block extrudes the lower inclined surface of the clamping block, the clamping block moves to the left under the cooperation of the clamping block limiting column and the limiting recess, the movable letter block is unlocked after the self-locking protrusion of the clamping block leaves the slot of the movable letter block, the top block continues to rise, the upper plane of the top block extrudes the bottom surface of the movable letter block, and finally the movable letter block is pushed out, and the disassembly process is fast and convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] The drawings accompanying the specification of the application form a part of the application and serve to provide further understanding of the application, the exemplary embodiments of the application and the explanations thereof serve to explain the application, and do not constitute an improper limitation on the application.

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the cooperation of the movable letter block and the movable letter block sleeve in the side plate of the embodiment 1 of the application;

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the cooperation of the movable letter block, the movable letter block sleeve, the clamping block, the top block and other parts in the side plate of the embodiment 1 of the application;

[0027] Figure 3 is a top view of the movable letter block sleeve of the embodiment 1 of the application;

[0028] Figure 4 is Figure 3 A-A sectional view in the above

[0029] Figure 5 is the schematic diagram of the card block of the embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0030] Figure 6 is the schematic diagram of the top block of the embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0031] Figure 7 is the schematic diagram of the second coil of the embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0032] Figure 8 is the schematic diagram of the installation process of the movable block of the embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0033] Figure 9 is the schematic diagram of the installation process of the movable block of the embodiment 1 of the present application from another angle;

[0034] Figure 10 is the schematic diagram of the disassembly process of the movable block of the embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0035] Figure 11 is the schematic diagram of the disassembly process of the movable block of the embodiment 1 of the present application from another angle;

[0036] Figure 12 is the schematic diagram of the cooperation of the movable block, the movable block sleeve and the like of the embodiment 2 of the present application;

[0037] Figure 13 is the sectional view of the movable block sleeve of the embodiment 2 of the present application;

[0038] Figure 14 is the schematic diagram of the top block of the embodiment 2 of the present application;

[0039] Figure 15 is the schematic diagram of the cooperation of the card block, the movable block and the movable block sleeve of the embodiment 1 of the present application from various angles and size settings;

[0040] Figure 16 is the schematic diagram of the cooperation of the card block, the top block and the movable block sleeve of the embodiment 1 of the present application from various size settings;

[0041] Figure 17 is the schematic diagram of the side plate body of the present application;

[0042] In the figure, the mutual distance or size is exaggerated for showing the position of each part, and the schematic diagram is only for illustration;

[0043] Wherein, 1, the character block sleeve body, 2, character block, 3, card block, 4, spring, 5, top block, 6 second coil, 7 first coil recess, 8 second coil recess, 9, second wire, 10, emergency hole, 11, limit recess, 12, limit column, 13, upper inclined surface, 14, lower inclined surface, 15, self-locking protrusion, 16, notch, 17, wire groove, 18, wire groove, 19, electrode recess, 20, top block recess, 21, character block recess, 22, card block recess, 23, first coil, 24, top column, 25 magnetic core, 26, top block inclined surface, 27, side plate body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] It should be noted that the following detailed description is exemplary and is intended to provide further explanation of the application. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs.

[0045] Example 1:

[0046] In a typical embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 17 , Figure 1 a side plate is proposed, which has a side plate body 27, a character block sleeve body 1, a character block 2, a card block 3, a spring 4, a top block 5, etc. The side plate body 27 is provided with recesses for fixing the character block sleeve body 1.

[0047] The character block sleeve body 1 has an internal cavity, in which an electrode recess 19, a character block recess 21, a card block recess 22, a top block recess 20, a first coil recess 7, a wire groove 18, an emergency hole 10, and a limit recess 11 are arranged. The electrode recess 19 is located at the top end of the character block sleeve body 1 and is in communication with the wire groove 18 below. Both the electrode recess and the wire groove are arranged in two, respectively on both sides of the character block sleeve body. The character block recess 21 is used to place or fix the character block, the card block recess 22 is used to place or fix the card block, and the top block recess 20 is used to place or fix the top block. The shapes of the three are designed to limit their stroke and position. The emergency hole 10 is a through hole below the character block sleeve body 1, which can be used for mechanical disassembly in the event of electromagnetic failure. The first coil recess 7 is located above the emergency hole 10 and is used to place the first coil 23. The wire groove 18 connects the electrode recess 19 and the first coil recess 7. The limit recess 11 is horizontally arranged and is in communication with the card block recess. The length of the limit recess can be designed according to the horizontal movement stroke of the card block, which is used to limit the movement stroke of the card block.

[0048] The character block 2 is placed in the character block sleeve body 1 and can move up and down in the character block recess 21. The character block 2 is provided with a notch 16, which can be connected with the card block 3 to complete self-locking and prevent falling off.

[0049] The wedge-shaped clamping block 3 is placed in the type block sleeve 1 and can move horizontally in the clamping block groove 22; the clamping block 3 comprises an upper inclined surface 13, a lower inclined surface 14, a self-locking protrusion 15, a limiting column 12 and a spring 4; the side of the clamping block 3 that is clamped with the type block is provided with the self-locking protrusion 15, which is used to lock the type block in the working state; the other side of the clamping block 3 is provided with the spring 4, which is supported on the inner wall of the inner cavity of the type block sleeve and is connected with the clamping block and the type block sleeve at both ends; the number of springs can be designed according to the actual processing, which can be one or more. The upper inclined surface 13 is arranged above the self-locking protrusion 15 of the clamping block 3 and can be connected with the top of the self-locking protrusion; the lower inclined surface 14 is arranged below the self-locking protrusion 15 of the clamping block 3 and the angle of the upper inclined surface and the lower inclined surface is controlled within 30°-60°; the limiting column 12 is arranged on both sides of the self-locking protrusion 15 of the clamping block 3 and cooperates with the limiting groove 11 of the type block sleeve (i.e. the limiting column is inserted into the limiting groove), so that the clamping block can only move horizontally.

[0050] It should be noted that the limiting column can be installed into the limiting groove in various ways, for example, the type block sleeve is composed of two parts, the clamping block can be easily placed in the type block sleeve, and then the type block sleeve can be assembled into a whole. Alternatively, the limiting groove is through, and the clamping block and the limiting column are separate, after the clamping block is installed, the limiting column is installed from the limiting groove, and the limiting column is fixed by the cooperation of the screw on the limiting column and the thread on the clamping block.

[0051] The top block 5 comprises a second coil groove 8 and a wire groove 17, etc., and is arranged at the lower part of the clamping block 3; the upper part of the top block 5 is provided with a top block inclined surface 26, which cooperates with the lower inclined surface 14 of the clamping block (the two are in close contact), and the inclination angles of the top block inclined surface and the lower inclined surface of the clamping block are consistent. The second coil groove 8 is inside the lower end of the top block 5 and is used to place the second coil 6; the wire groove 17 connects the second coil groove and the lower end of the top block and is used for the second wire 9 to pass through. The top of the top block 5 is also provided with a flat surface, which is used to press the bottom of the type block and then push out the type block.

[0052] As shown in Figure 15 The angle between the lower inclined surface 14 of the clamping block 3 and the horizontal plane is α, and the angle between the upper inclined surface 13 of the clamping block 3 and the vertical plane is β, and the preferred angle range of α and β is 30°-60°.

[0053] The maximum horizontal gap between the clamping block 3 and the side wall of the clamping block groove 22 is x, and the maximum horizontal length of the self-locking protrusion 15 of the clamping block overlapping the type block is y; under the condition that the top block inclined surface 26 contacts with the lower inclined surface 14 of the clamping block, the maximum distance between the top block and the type block is h; wherein x≥y, y tanα≤h.

[0054] The length of the bottom of the type block 2 is A, and the maximum distance between the upper inclined surface 13 of the clamping block and the side of the type block groove 21 is B, and A≤B.

[0055] The coils, wires and electrodes constitute an electromagnetic structure, two coils, two wires and two electrodes are provided in the present solution, two coil grooves, two wire grooves and two electrode grooves are provided in the movable character sleeve; the two electrodes are respectively located in the two electrode grooves 19 of the movable character sleeve, and the surfaces of the electrodes are flush with the surface of the movable character sleeve after installation; the two coils are different coils, the first coil 23 is located in the first coil groove 7, and the second coil 6 is located in the second coil groove 8; the first wire is located in the wire groove 18, and the first wire is connected with one electrode and the first coil 23 in the first coil groove; the second wire is located in the other wire groove 17, one end of the second wire is connected with the other electrode, and the other end of the second wire is connected with the second coil 6 in the second coil groove through the wire groove. The two coils are connected by wires. Since the electrode contact is left in the movable character sleeve without affecting the use effect, the movable character structure can be automatically and quickly popped out without damage when the surface electrode is connected with electricity.

[0056] The following is the process of installing self-locking and unlocking and disassembling of the device.

[0057] 1. Self-locking installation process:

[0058] ①Press the movable character 2 into the movable character groove 21 of the movable character sleeve 1, and press the movable character 2 and the upper inclined surface 13 to give the clamping block 3 a force downward and to the left;

[0059] ②The limiting column 12 of the clamping block 3 cooperates with the limiting groove 11 to make the clamping block 3 only move to the left, and the spring 4 is compressed under stress;

[0060] ③When the bottom of the movable character 2 moves below the self-locking protrusion 15 of the clamping block 3, the clamping block 3 moves to the right under the action of the spring 4, and the self-locking protrusion 15 and the notch 16 of the movable character 2 are clamped to complete self-locking to prevent falling off.

[0061] 2. Unlocking and disassembling process:

[0062] ①After the electrode is powered on, the first coil and the second coil repel each other, and the second coil drives the top block 5 to move upward;

[0063] ②The top block 5 and the lower inclined surface 14 of the clamping block 3 are pressed to give the clamping block 3 a force upward and to the left;

[0064] ③The limiting column 12 of the clamping block 3 cooperates with the limiting groove 11 to make the clamping block only move to the left, and the spring 4 is compressed under stress;

[0065] ④After the self-locking protrusion 15 of the clamping block 3 is separated from the notch 16 of the movable character 2, the unlocking is completed;

[0066] ⑤The top block 5 continues to move upward and presses the bottom of the movable character 2, and finally pushes out the movable character 2 to complete the disassembly.

[0067] Compared with the front and back screw fixing and dismounting mode, the device is quick in type block mounting and dismounting, and can realize quick self-locking function by pressing during mounting, and can eject the type block by electrifying the electrode during dismounting.

[0068] Compared with the destructive dismounting of the old block, the device does not damage the type block during dismounting, and can be reused.

[0069] Embodiment 2

[0070] In this embodiment, the double-coil design of embodiment 1 is changed to a single-coil design of electromagnet: the two coil grooves are cancelled, only one coil is reserved, a magnetic core 25 is added in the middle of the coil, a top column 24 is arranged at the bottom of the top block 5 and connected with the magnetic core 25, and the other structures and functions remain unchanged. The top column 24 is made of non-magnetic material, such as plastic.

[0071] After electrification, the magnetic core 25 pushes the top column 24 and the top block 5, and finally completes unlocking and dismounting.

[0072] Embodiment 3

[0073] In this embodiment, both wires are connected to the two coils, and the two coils are no longer connected by an additional wire. That is, both coils are connected to two electrodes. The other structures are the same as those of embodiment 1.

[0074] Embodiment 4

[0075] In this embodiment, the top block 5 is replaced by other ejection mechanisms, such as a mini air cylinder.

[0076] Embodiment 5

[0077] This embodiment proposes a tire mold, which includes the side plate as described above.

[0078] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not used to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A side plate characterized by, The side plate body is provided with a groove for fixing a movable block sleeve body, the movable block sleeve body has an internal cavity provided with a movable block groove, the movable block is arranged in the movable block groove and can move up and down in the movable block groove, the movable block is provided with a notch which can be clamped with a clamping block to complete self-locking, and the lower part of the clamping block is provided with an ejection mechanism which moves up and down to push the clamping block to move horizontally and then push the movable block to move. The internal cavity of the movable block sleeve body is provided with a clamping block groove, the clamping block is arranged in the clamping block groove and can move horizontally in the clamping block groove, the side of the clamping block clamped with the movable block is provided with a self-locking protrusion, and the other side of the clamping block is provided with an elastic member supported on the inner wall of the movable block sleeve body. The clamping block is provided with a limiting column corresponding to the two sides of the self-locking protrusion, and the movable block sleeve body is provided with a limiting groove in which the limiting column is inserted. The clamping block is provided with an upper inclined surface corresponding to the upper side of the self-locking protrusion and a lower inclined surface corresponding to the lower side of the self-locking protrusion, and the ejection mechanism is a top block provided with a top block inclined surface on the upper part, the top block inclined surface is matched with the lower inclined surface of the clamping block, and the top block is further provided with a flat surface on the top for extruding the bottom of the movable block and then pushing out the movable block.

2. The side plate of claim 1, wherein The angle between the lower inclined surface of the clamping block and the horizontal surface is α, the angle between the upper inclined surface of the clamping block and the vertical surface is β, and α and β are 30°-60°.

3. The side plate of claim 2, wherein The maximum horizontal gap between the clamping block and the side wall of the clamping block groove is x, and the maximum horizontal length of the self-locking protrusion of the clamping block overlapping with the movable block is y, and x≥y.

4. The side plate of claim 1 wherein, The length of the bottom of the movable block is A, the maximum distance between the upper inclined surface of the clamping block and the side of the movable block groove is B, and A≤B.

5. The side plate of claim 1 wherein, The movable block sleeve body is provided with a first coil groove for placing a first coil, the ejection mechanism is provided with a second coil groove for placing a second coil, the first coil and the second coil repel each other after the electrodes are energized, the first coil is connected with the first electrode, the second coil is connected with the second electrode, and the first coil and the second coil are connected.

6. The side plate of claim 1 wherein, The movable block sleeve body is provided with a first coil groove for placing a first coil, the ejection mechanism is provided with a second coil groove for placing a second coil, the first coil and the second coil repel each other after the electrodes are energized, the first coil is connected with the first electrode and the second electrode, and the second coil is connected with the first electrode and the second electrode.

7. The side plate of claim 1 wherein, The bottom of the ejection mechanism is provided with a top column connected with a magnetic core, the magnetic core is provided with a third coil outside, and the top column is made of a non-magnetic material.

8. The side plate of claim 1 wherein, The movable block sleeve body is provided with a top block groove for placing the ejection mechanism, and the lower part of the movable block sleeve body is provided with an emergency hole for mechanical disassembly in the event of electromagnetic failure.

9. The side plate of claim 1 wherein, The elastic member is a spring.

10. A tire mold characterized by, The side plate comprises the side plate as claimed in any one of claims 1-9.

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