A perfusion system

By using a gating system for vacuum gating in micromolding, the problems of raw material waste and uneven filling are solved, achieving efficient and uniform raw material filling, thus improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN117162361BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21SUZHOU REVEDA MEDICAL CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202210589327.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-05-26
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2042-05-26

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Technical Problem

Existing vacuum filling methods in micromolding suffer from problems such as material waste, uneven filling, low production efficiency, and unstable product quality.

Method used

An injection system is employed, comprising a shell, a vacuum generating system, a stage assembly, an injection assembly, and a motion mechanism. Through vacuum extraction and precise motion control, the raw material is directly injected into the mold forming cavity, ensuring uniform filling of each forming cavity.

Benefits of technology

Reduce raw material waste, shorten filling time, improve production efficiency and product quality consistency, and reduce production costs.

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Abstract

The application provides a perfusion system, comprising: a housing with a first sub-cavity, the first sub-cavity being in communication with or isolation from the environment outside the first sub-cavity; a vacuum generating system for vacuumizing the first sub-cavity; a carrier assembly comprising a first carrier, the first carrier being arranged in the first sub-cavity and used for carrying a mold; a perfusion assembly comprising a raw material tank and a perfusion port, the perfusion port being in communication with the raw material tank; a motion mechanism comprising a first motion mechanism, the first motion mechanism being at least partially arranged in the first sub-cavity and used for controlling the relative motion between the first carrier and the perfusion assembly along a first direction and / or a second direction to align the perfusion port with a forming cavity of the mold, and the first motion mechanism is further used for controlling the reciprocating linear motion of the perfusion assembly along a third direction to make the perfusion port close to or away from the forming cavity; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The perfusion system can save raw materials, reduce cost and improve product quality.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of machinery, and more specifically to an injection system. Background Technology

[0002] Micromolding is a high-precision nanofabrication technology that uses micro-replicating molds to form microstructures. Micromolding has advantages such as high replication accuracy, low cost, and low residual stress, and it is widely used in the fabrication of nanostructures such as microgears, microneedles, microfluidic chips, and light guide plates in various fields such as machinery, medicine, and biology.

[0003] The most critical step in micromolding is mold filling, which involves filling the mold cavity with a high-fill-ratio replicating liquid material. This is a key factor affecting the accuracy of microstructure replication. Common mold filling methods include pressure filling and vacuum filling. Pressure filling involves using pressure to force the filler material into the mold cavity. For this, the mold is usually manufactured using a one-piece metal forming method. However, it is very difficult to process structures with equal aspect ratios and high precision, such as microneedle molds, using a one-piece metal forming method. Therefore, microneedle molds are often made of silicon or polymer materials. However, silicon is usually brittle, and polymer materials are relatively soft, requiring strict compressive stress, making them unsuitable for mass production. In contrast, vacuum filling has lower requirements for mold material and size compatibility, offering more obvious advantages and wider applications. Current vacuum filling methods typically involve spreading the raw material evenly on the surface of the mold under normal pressure, then drawing a vacuum to remove residual gas inside the mold, allowing the raw material to enter the interior of the mold's microstructure. However, this method has several problems. For example, if the raw material layer is thick, the process of removing residual gas through vacuuming may result in incomplete removal, leaving residual gas in the raw material and ultimately causing air bubbles in the product, affecting product quality. Furthermore, a thicker layer also leads to material waste, increasing production costs. Conversely, if the raw material layer is too thin, after vacuuming to remove residual gas, some material may enter the molding cavity but not completely fill it, resulting in material shortages and affecting product performance. In addition, uneven material layering can easily occur, with some areas being thicker than others, or the mold surface being uneven. These issues all affect the consistency of material entering the molding cavity, ultimately impacting product quality. Moreover, the longer time it takes for the raw material to penetrate the microstructure reduces production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a filling system that reduces material waste, shortens filling time, lowers production costs, and improves product quality when vacuum filling molds.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an injection system for injecting raw materials into a mold, the mold comprising a base and a plurality of molding cavities disposed on the base; the injection system comprising:

[0006] The housing has a first sub-cavity, which is selectively connected to or isolated from the environment outside the first sub-cavity;

[0007] A vacuum generating system is used to evacuate the first sub-cavity;

[0008] A platform assembly includes a first platform disposed in the first sub-cavity and used to support the mold;

[0009] The filling assembly includes a raw material tank and a filling port, the filling port being connected to the raw material tank; and,

[0010] The motion mechanism includes a first motion mechanism, which is at least partially disposed in the first sub-cavity and is used to control relative movement between the first stage and the injection assembly along a first direction and / or a second direction, such that the injection port is selectively aligned with one of the molding cavities. The first motion mechanism is also used to control the injection assembly to perform reciprocating linear movement along a third direction, such that the injection port moves closer to or further away from the mold. Any two of the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0011] Optionally, the first motion mechanism includes a first drive component, a second drive component, and a third drive component; the first drive component is connected to the first platform and is used to drive the first platform to perform reciprocating linear motion along the first direction; the third drive component is disposed on the second drive component and is connected to the infusion component, the second drive component is used to drive the third drive component and the infusion component to perform reciprocating linear motion along the second direction, and the third drive component is used to drive the infusion component to perform reciprocating linear motion along the third direction.

[0012] Optionally, the housing further forms a second sub-cavity, which is selectively connected to or isolated from the environment outside the housing, and the second sub-cavity is provided with a second mold transfer position; the first sub-cavity is selectively connected to or isolated from the second sub-cavity, and the first sub-cavity is provided with a first mold transfer position, and the first stage can move to the first mold transfer position; the vacuum generating system is also used to evacuate the second sub-cavity; the stage assembly further includes a second stage, which is used to be disposed in the second sub-cavity, and the second stage is provided with multiple mold placement positions;

[0013] The motion mechanism further includes a second motion mechanism and a third motion mechanism. The second motion mechanism is at least partially disposed in the second sub-cavity and is used to control the movement of the second stage to cause the second stage to enter the second sub-cavity or at least partially extend out of the housing, and to selectively cause one of the mold placement positions to coincide with the second mold junction position. The third motion mechanism is used to transfer the mold between the mold placement position on the second stage that coincides with the second mold junction position and the first stage located at the first mold junction position.

[0014] Optionally, a plurality of the mold placement positions are arranged symmetrically at the center of the second platform; the second motion mechanism drives the second platform to reciprocate linearly along the fourth direction, so that the second platform enters the second sub-cavity or at least partially extends out of the housing, the second motion mechanism is also used to control the second platform to rotate about a first axis to selectively make one of the mold placement positions coincide with the second mold junction position, the first axis passes through the center of symmetry of the plurality of mold placement positions and extends along the third direction, the fourth direction being perpendicular to the third direction.

[0015] Optionally, the second motion mechanism includes a fourth drive assembly, a first engagement portion, and a fifth drive portion; wherein,

[0016] The first joint is disposed in the second sub-cavity; the fourth drive assembly is connected to the first joint and is used to drive the first joint to reciprocate linearly along the fourth direction, so as to drive the second stage to reciprocate linearly along the fourth direction; the fifth drive assembly is disposed on the first joint and is connected to the second stage, so as to drive the second stage to rotate around the first axis.

[0017] Optionally, the fourth drive assembly includes a first guide portion, a fourth drive portion, and a transmission portion. The first guide portion is disposed on the cavity wall of the second sub-cavity and extends along the fourth direction. The first engagement portion is disposed on the first guide portion and moves along the first guide portion.

[0018] The fourth driving unit is disposed on the housing; the transmission unit is disposed in the second sub-cavity and includes a rack, a gear and a connecting rod unit. The rack is connected to the fourth driving unit and is used to perform reciprocating linear motion along a fifth direction under the drive of the fourth driving unit. The fifth direction is perpendicular to the fourth direction and the third direction. The gear is rotatably connected to the housing and meshes with the rack. The gear is connected to the first engaging part through the connecting rod unit.

[0019] Optionally, the first joint moves in the positive direction of the fourth direction so that the second stage extends at least partially out of the housing, and the first joint moves in the negative direction of the fourth direction so that the second stage enters the second sub-cavity.

[0020] The infusion system further includes a limiting part disposed in the second sub-cavity and used to limit the endpoint position of the first joint when it moves in the negative direction of the fourth direction.

[0021] Optionally, the limiting portion includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member. The first limiting member is disposed on the first engaging portion, and the second limiting member is disposed on the housing and located in the second sub-cavity. The second limiting member is used to abut against the first limiting member. When the second limiting member abuts against the first limiting member, it prevents the first engaging portion from moving in the negative direction of the fourth direction; and / or,

[0022] The second limiting member includes a limiting seat and a limiting rod. The limiting seat is disposed on the housing, and the limiting rod extends along the fourth direction and is disposed on the limiting seat. The second limiting member is configured such that the limiting rod can move along the fourth direction on the limiting seat to adjust the distance from the end of the limiting rod near the first limiting member to the limiting seat. The end of the limiting rod near the first limiting member is used to abut against the first limiting member.

[0023] Optionally, the housing includes an outer shell and a partition plate. The outer shell has an inner cavity, and the partition plate is disposed within the inner cavity, dividing the inner cavity into a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity. The partition plate is provided with a first window communicating with the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity, and the outer shell is provided with a second window communicating with the second sub-cavity.

[0024] The infusion system further includes a sealing component, which includes a first sealing component and a second sealing component. The first sealing component selectively closes or releases the first window, and the second sealing component is disposed in the inner cavity and selectively closes or releases the second window.

[0025] Optionally, the first sealing assembly includes a first sealing door, a sixth driving part, and a seventh driving part; the sixth driving part is connected to the housing and also to the first sealing door, and the sixth driving part is used to drive the first sealing door to reciprocate linearly in a direction parallel to the first window to cover or deviate from the first window; the seventh driving part is connected to the first sealing door and is used to drive the first sealing door to reciprocate linearly in a direction perpendicular to the first window to move closer to or away from the partition plate;

[0026] The second sealing assembly includes an eighth drive unit and a second sealing door. The eighth drive unit is disposed on the housing and connected to the second sealing door. The eighth drive unit is used to drive the second sealing door to reciprocate linearly in a direction perpendicular to the second window to move closer to or away from the housing. The eighth drive unit is also used to drive the second sealing door to reciprocate rotating about a second axis to cover or deviate from the second window, the second axis being perpendicular to the second window.

[0027] Optionally, the first sealing assembly further includes a second guide portion, a second engaging portion, and a third guide portion. The second guide portion is connected to the housing and extends in a direction parallel to the first window. The second engaging portion is connected to the second guide portion and is movable along the second guide portion. One end of the third guide portion is connected to the first sealing door, and the other end is connected to the second engaging portion. The third guide portion is movable on the second engaging portion in a direction perpendicular to the partition plate. The seventh drive portion is disposed on the second engaging portion and connected to the first sealing door; and / or,

[0028] The sixth drive unit includes a cylinder, the piston rod of which is connected to the second engagement part; or, the sixth drive unit includes a slide cylinder, the slide of which is connected to the second engagement part; or, the sixth drive unit includes a motor and a lead screw connected to the output end of the motor, the lead screw of the sixth drive unit being threadedly engaged with the second engagement part to perform helical transmission.

[0029] The seventh drive unit includes a motor and a lead screw connected to the output end of the motor. The lead screw of the seventh drive unit engages with the first sealing door thread to perform helical transmission.

[0030] Optionally, the third motion mechanism includes a gripping component and a conveying component, the gripping component being connected to the conveying component; the conveying component is used to drive the gripping component to move between the first sub-cavity and the sub-cavity, so that the gripping component can pick up and place the mold at the first mold junction position and pick up and place the mold at the second mold junction position.

[0031] Optionally, the gripping assembly includes a movable plate, a ninth drive unit, a tenth drive unit, and a clamping unit; the ninth drive unit is connected to the conveying assembly and also to the movable plate to drive the movable plate to reciprocate linearly in a third direction; the tenth drive unit is connected to the movable plate, and the clamping unit is connected to the tenth drive unit and includes a first gripper and a second gripper disposed opposite to each other; the first gripper and the second gripper reciprocate linearly in a direction parallel to the movable plate under the drive of the tenth drive unit, so that the first gripper and the second gripper move closer to each other to grip the mold or move further apart to release the mold.

[0032] Optionally, the gripping assembly further includes a fourth guide portion connected to the conveying assembly and extending along the third direction, and the movable plate is movably connected to the fourth guide portion; the ninth drive unit includes a motor and a lead screw connected to the output end of the motor; the movable plate is sleeved on the lead screw of the ninth drive unit and threadedly engages with the lead screw of the ninth drive unit to perform helical transmission.

[0033] Optionally, the tenth drive unit includes a motor and a lead screw connected to the output end of the motor. The lead screw of the tenth drive unit includes an axially connected first segment and a second segment, with the external threads on the first segment and the external threads on the second segment having opposite directions of rotation. The gripping assembly further includes a fifth guide portion, which is disposed on the movable plate and arranged parallel to the lead screw of the tenth drive unit. The clamping part further includes a first connecting block and a second connecting block, which are slidably connected to the fifth guide portion and used to move along the fifth guide portion. The first connecting block is sleeved on the first segment and threadedly engaged with the first segment for helical transmission. The second connecting block is sleeved on the second segment and threadedly engaged with the second segment for helical transmission. The first gripper is connected to the first connecting block, and the second gripper is connected to the second connecting block.

[0034] Optionally, the conveying assembly includes a third engagement portion and an eleventh driving portion, the third engagement portion being connected to the gripping assembly; the eleventh driving portion being connected to the third engagement portion and used to drive the third engagement portion to rotate about a third axis, so that the gripping assembly can be transferred between the second sub-cavity and the first sub-cavity; the third axis extends along the third direction.

[0035] Compared with the prior art, the infusion system of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0036] The aforementioned injection system is used to inject raw materials into a mold, the mold including a base and a plurality of molding cavities disposed on the base; the injection system includes a housing, a vacuum generating system, a stage assembly, an injection assembly, and a motion mechanism, the housing having a first sub-cavity formed thereon, the first sub-cavity selectively communicating with or isolating from the environment outside the first sub-cavity; the vacuum generating system is used to evacuate the first sub-cavity; the stage assembly includes a first stage disposed in the first sub-cavity and used to support the mold; the injection assembly includes a raw material reservoir and an injection port, the injection port communicating with the raw material reservoir; the motion mechanism includes a first motion mechanism, the first motion mechanism being at least partially disposed in the first sub-cavity and used to control relative movement between the first stage and the injection assembly along a first direction and / or a second direction, such that the injection port is selectively aligned with one of the molding cavities, the first motion mechanism also being used to control the injection assembly to perform reciprocating linear movement along a third direction, such that the injection port moves closer to or away from the molding cavity; any two of the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. When using the injection system to inject raw materials into the mold in the first sub-cavity, the first sub-cavity is first evacuated. Then, the injection port and the first stage are moved relative to each other in the first direction and / or the second direction. When the injection port is aligned with one of the molding cavities, the injection assembly is controlled to move in the negative direction of the third direction so that the injection port is closer to the mold. Raw materials are then filled into the molding cavity using the injection port. Next, the injection assembly and the first stage are again moved relative to each other in the first direction and / or the second direction so that the injection port is aligned with another molding cavity that has not been evacuated, and raw materials are filled into that cavity using the injection port. When all the molding cavities on the mold are filled with raw materials, the injection assembly is controlled to move in the positive direction of the third direction so that the injection assembly is moved away from the mold. This filling method allows the injection assembly to directly inject raw materials into each molding cavity under vacuum conditions. The raw materials can accurately enter each molding cavity, reducing waste. Furthermore, the direct entry of raw materials into the molding cavity, without the need for slow seepage, shortens filling time and reduces production costs. Even if the raw materials are not fully injected into the molding cavity during the injection process, the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the molding cavity can be used to completely force the raw materials into the cavity during the removal of the mold (a process that breaks the vacuum for the mold). This avoids insufficient filling in each molding cavity, improves the consistency of raw material filling, and enhances the quality of the final product.Furthermore, the use of the injection port allows the raw material to be sprayed out in the form of water droplets. In actual use, the operating parameters of the injection port can be set according to the opening size of the molding cavity, so that the diameter of the raw material sprayed from the injection port is smaller than the opening size of the molding cavity. This allows the raw material to be smoothly injected into the molding cavity, avoiding waste caused by the raw material being sprayed outside the molding cavity. The number of times the injection port sprays raw material into each molding cavity is set according to the volume of the molding cavity, thereby ensuring the sufficiency and consistency of the raw material filling and improving the production quality.

[0037] Furthermore, the housing also has a second sub-cavity, which is selectively connected to or isolated from the environment outside the housing, and a second mold transfer position is provided in the second sub-cavity; the first sub-cavity is selectively connected to or isolated from the second sub-cavity, and a first mold transfer position is provided in the first sub-cavity, and the first platform can be placed at the first mold transfer position; the vacuum generating system is also used to evacuate the second sub-cavity; the platform assembly also includes a second platform, which is used to be placed in the second sub-cavity, and a plurality of mold placement positions are provided on the second platform; the motion mechanism also includes a second motion mechanism and a third motion mechanism, the second motion mechanism is at least partially disposed in the second sub-cavity, and is used to control the movement of the second platform so that the second platform enters the second sub-cavity or at least partially extends out of the housing, and selectively makes one of the mold placement positions coincide with the second mold transfer position; the third motion mechanism is used to transfer the mold between the mold placement position on the second platform that coincides with the second mold transfer position and the second platform located at the first mold transfer position. This configuration allows for the simultaneous unloading of a mold that has already undergone vacuum filling and the loading of a mold that has not yet undergone vacuum filling during the vacuum filling process of a mold. In other words, it enables some steps in the entire production process to be executed synchronously, thereby increasing the production cycle and further improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0038] The accompanying drawings are provided to better understand the invention and are not intended to unduly limit the scope of the invention. Wherein:

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the infusion system provided by the present invention according to an embodiment. The top wall of the housing is not shown in the figure so as to show the structure located in the inner cavity of the housing.

[0040] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the infusion system provided by the present invention according to an embodiment, wherein the top wall of the housing is not shown in the figure;

[0041] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the mold structure provided by the present invention according to one embodiment;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the first motion mechanism, the first platform, and the infusion components of the infusion system provided according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first sealing component of the infusion system provided by the present invention according to an embodiment;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first sealing component of the infusion system provided by the present invention according to an alternative embodiment;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first sealing component of the infusion system provided by the present invention according to an alternative embodiment. Figure 7 and Figure 6 The observation directions are different;

[0046] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the infusion system provided by the present invention according to an alternative embodiment, mainly showing the fourth drive component and the limiting part of the second motion mechanism;

[0047] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping component of the third motion mechanism of the infusion system provided by the present invention according to an embodiment;

[0048] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping component of the third motion mechanism of the infusion system provided by the present invention according to an embodiment. Figure 10 and Figure 9 The observation directions are different.

[0049] [The annotations in the attached figures are explained below]:

[0050] 1000 - Shell, 1001 - First sub-cavity, 1001a - First mold junction, 1002 - Second sub-cavity, 1002a - Second mold junction, 1100 - Outer shell, 1200 - Partition plate;

[0051] 2000 - Vacuum generating system, 2100 - Vacuum pump, 2200 - Vacuum valve, 2300 - Vacuum gauge;

[0052] 3000 - Stage assembly, 3100 - First stage, 3200 - Second stage;

[0053] 4000 - Injection assembly, 4100 - Raw material tank, 4200 - Injection port, 4300 - Second connector;

[0054] 5000 - Motion mechanism, 5100 - First motion mechanism, 5110 - First drive assembly, 5111 - Third motor, 5112 - Third lead screw, 5120 - Second drive assembly, 5121 - Fourth motor, 5122 - Fourth lead screw, 5130 - Third drive assembly, 5131 - First connector, 5132 - Fifth motor, 5133 - Fifth lead screw, 5200 - Second motion mechanism, 5210 - Fourth drive assembly, 5211 - First guide, 5212 - Fourth drive, 5213 - Transmission, 5213a - Rack, 5213b - Gear, 5213c - First connecting rod, 5213d - Second connecting rod, 5214 - Sixth guide, 5220 - Second engagement, 5230 - Fifth drive unit, 5300-Third motion mechanism, 5310-Transmission assembly, 5311-Third joint, 5312-Eleventh drive unit, 5320-Grip assembly, 5321-Moving plate, 5322-Ninth drive unit, 5322a-Eighth motor, 5322b-Sixth lead screw, 5323-Tenth drive unit, 5323a-Ninth motor, 5323b-First segment, 5323c-Second segment, 5324-Clamping part, 5324a-First gripper, 5324b-Second gripper, 5324c-First connecting block, 5324d-Second connecting block, 5325-Fourth guide unit, 5326-Fifth guide unit, 5323d-Coupling, 5327-Fixing part, 5328-Positioning shaft;

[0055] 6100-First sealing assembly, 6110-First sealing door, 6120-Sixth drive unit, 6121-Second motor, 6122-Second lead screw, 6130-Seventh drive unit, 6131-First motor, 6132-First lead screw, 6140-Second guide unit, 6150-Second joint, 6151-Joint plate, 6152-Protrusion, 6160-Third guide unit, 6171-First connecting plate, 6172-Connecting seat, 6173-Second connecting plate, 6174-Floating head, 6175-Third connecting plate, 6181-Bearing seat, 6182-Lead screw nut, 6200-Second sealing assembly, 6210-Eighth drive unit, 6220-Second sealing door;

[0056] 7000-Limiting part, 7100-First limiting component, 7200-Second limiting component, 7210-Limiting seat, 7220-Limiting rod;

[0057] 8000-Controller;

[0058] 9000 - Monitor;

[0059] 200-Mold, 210-Base, 220-Recess, 230-Molding cavity, 240-Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0060] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be noted that the illustrations provided in this embodiment are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings only show components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape, and size of components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the type, quantity, and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout may also be more complex.

[0061] Furthermore, while each embodiment described below possesses one or more technical features, this does not imply that users of the present invention must simultaneously implement all technical features in any embodiment, or can only separately implement some or all technical features in different embodiments. In other words, provided it is feasible, those skilled in the art can, based on the disclosure of the present invention and depending on design specifications or implementation requirements, selectively implement some or all technical features in any embodiment, or selectively implement a combination of some or all technical features in multiple embodiments, thereby increasing the flexibility in implementing the present invention.

[0062] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural objects, and the plural form “a plurality” includes two or more objects, unless otherwise expressly indicated. As used herein, the term “or” is generally used to include the meaning of “and / or,” unless otherwise expressly indicated, and the terms “install,” “connect,” and “link” should be interpreted broadly, for example, as a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Connections can be mechanical or electrical. Connections can be direct or indirect through an intermediate medium, and can represent internal communication between two elements or an interaction between two elements. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0063] To make the objectives, advantages, and features of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clearly illustrate the objectives of the embodiments of the present invention. The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings represent the same or similar parts.

[0064] Figure 1 and Figure 2A schematic diagram of the infusion system provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the infusion system includes a housing 1000, a vacuum generating system 2000, a stage assembly 3000, an infusion assembly 4000, and a motion mechanism 5000. The housing 1000 forms a first sub-cavity 1001, which is selectively connected to or isolated from the environment outside the first sub-cavity 1001. The vacuum generating system 2000 is used to evacuate the first sub-cavity 1001. The stage assembly 3000 includes a first stage 3100, which is disposed in the first sub-cavity 1001 and used to support the mold 200. The infusion assembly 4000 includes a raw material tank 4100 and an infusion port 4200, which communicates with the raw material tank 4100. The motion mechanism 5000 includes a first motion mechanism 5100, which is at least partially disposed in the first sub-cavity 1001 and is used to control relative motion between the first stage 3100 and the infusion assembly 4000 along a first direction and / or a second direction. The first motion mechanism 5100 is also used to control the infusion assembly 4000 to perform reciprocating linear motion along a third direction. Any two of the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. Typically, the first direction and the second direction are horizontal, and the third direction is vertical. In this embodiment of the invention, the first direction may be... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The X-axis in the coordinate system extends in the first direction, and the positive direction of the X-axis is the positive direction of the first direction (i.e., the direction indicated by the arrow on the X-axis in the diagram). The second direction can be the Y-axis, extending in the first direction, and the positive direction of the Y-axis (the direction indicated by the arrow on the Y-axis in the diagram) is the positive direction of the second direction. The third direction can be the Z-axis, extending in the second direction, and the positive direction of the Z-axis (the direction indicated by the arrow on the Z-axis in the diagram) is the positive direction of the third direction. The positive direction of the Z-axis is vertically upward, and the negative direction of the Z-axis is vertically downward. Therefore, when referring to the X-direction or the direction of the X-axis in the following text, it can refer to the first direction; when referring to the Y-direction or the direction of the Y-axis, it can refer to the second direction; and when referring to the Z-direction or the direction of the Z-axis, it can refer to the third direction.

[0065] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a mold 200 is shown. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the mold 200 includes a base 210, a recess 220 is provided on the base 210, and a plurality of molding cavities 230 are provided in the recess 220, and the plurality of molding cavities 230 are arranged in an array.

[0066] When the injection system is used to vacuum inject raw materials into the mold 200, the mold 200 is placed on the first stage 3100, and the first sub-cavity 1001 is in a vacuum environment. Then, when the first motion mechanism 5100 controls the relative movement between the first stage 3100 and the injection assembly 4000 in the X and / or Y directions, the injection port 4200 of the injection assembly 4000 can be selectively aligned with a molding cavity 230 (i.e., the injection port 4200 and the aligned molding cavity 230 have the same coordinates in the XY plane). Then, the first motion mechanism 5100 controls the injection assembly 4000 to move in the negative Z direction so that the injection port 4200 is close to the mold 200, and then raw materials can be injected into the molding cavity 230. The specific filling process is as follows: the filling component 4000 first fills the molded cavity with raw material, and then controls the relative movement between the filling component 4000 and the first stage 3100 in the X and / or Y directions, so that the filling port 4200 is aligned with another molded cavity 230 that has not been vacuum-filled, and fills it with raw material. That is, after each molded cavity is filled with raw material, the relative movement between the filling component 4000 and the first stage 3100 in the X and / or Y directions is controlled again, so that the filling port 4200 is aligned with the next molded cavity 230 that has not been vacuum-filled, and fills it with raw material, until all the molded cavities 230 on the mold 200 are filled with raw material. Finally, the first motion mechanism 5100 controls the filling component 4000 to move in the positive direction of the Z axis, so that the filling port 4200 moves away from the mold 200. This filling method allows for accurate filling of each molding cavity, reducing material waste. The material enters the molding cavity directly without slow seepage, shortening filling time and reducing production costs. Furthermore, even if the material is not fully injected into the molding cavity during the pouring process, the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the molding cavity 230 can be used to completely inject the material into the cavity while the mold is being removed from the housing 1000 (a process that breaks the vacuum for the mold). This avoids insufficient filling in each molding cavity 230, improves the consistency of material filling, and enhances the quality of the final product.Furthermore, the filling port 4200 allows the raw material to be sprayed out in a droplet shape. In actual use, the operating parameters of the filling port 4200 can be set according to the opening size of the molding cavity 230, so that the diameter of the raw material sprayed from the filling port 4200 is smaller than the opening size of the molding cavity 230. This allows the raw material to be smoothly poured into the molding cavity 230, avoiding waste caused by raw material being sprayed outside the molding cavity 230. The number of times the filling port sprays raw material into each molding cavity 230 is set according to the volume of the molding cavity 230, thereby avoiding insufficient filling in each molding cavity 230, improving the consistency of raw material filling, and improving the quality of the final product. Preferably, the filling port 4200 is a pin-type nozzle.

[0067] It should be noted that any suitable device or method can be used in the embodiments of the present invention to determine whether the filling port 4200 is aligned with a molding cavity 230. For example, when the filling system is started for the first time, the relative motion function of the first motion mechanism 5100 is first used to determine the relative positional relationship between the filling port 4200 and the first molding cavity 230, and the filling port 4200 sprays raw material once, and it is observed whether the raw material accurately enters the molding cavity 230. If it enters, the filling port 4200 is considered to be aligned with the molding cavity 230. Afterwards, the motion parameters of the first motion mechanism 5100 are controlled according to the relative positional relationship between the remaining molding cavities 230 and the first molding cavity 230, so as to realize the alignment of the filling port 4200 with the other molding cavities 230 in sequence. In other implementations, alignment can also be determined by setting up a laser alignment system, optical alignment system or other alignment system in the prior art, and the embodiments of the present invention do not limit this. Since the alignment determination device or method is not an improvement of the present invention, it will not be described in detail here.

[0068] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 3 The multiple molding cavities 230 are arranged in an array. When the mold 200 is placed on the first platform 3100, the multiple molding cavities 230 have multiple rows and multiple columns, where a "row" means that the multiple molding cavities 230 are arranged parallel to the Y-axis, and a "column" means that the multiple molding cavities 230 are arranged parallel to the X-axis. For more details, please refer to the reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2 and combined Figure 4The first motion mechanism 5100 includes a first drive assembly 5110, a second drive assembly 5120, and a third drive assembly 5130. The first drive assembly 5110 is connected to the first platform 3100 and drives the first platform 3100 to perform reciprocating linear motion along the X direction. The second drive assembly 5120 is connected to the third drive assembly 5130, and the infusion assembly 4000 is connected to the third drive assembly 5130. The second drive assembly 5120 drives the third drive assembly 5130 and the infusion assembly 4000 to perform reciprocating linear motion along the Y direction, and the third drive assembly 5130 drives the infusion assembly 4000 to perform reciprocating linear motion along the Z direction.

[0069] In actual operation, the first drive component 5110 can first cause the first platform 3100 to move along the X direction, thereby driving the mold 200 to move synchronously along the X direction, and aligning a row of molding cavities 230 on the mold 200 with the filling port 4200 in the X direction (i.e., the row of molding cavities 230 and the filling port 4200 have the same coordinates on the X-axis). Then, the second drive component 5120 drives the third drive component 5130 and the filling component 4000 to move along the Y direction, so that the filling port 4200 is successively aligned with each of the molding cavities 230 in the Y direction, that is, the filling port 4200 is successively aligned with each of the molding cavities 230 in the row (i.e., the filling port 4200 and the molding cavity 230 it is aligned with have the same coordinates on the XY plane). After each alignment, the filling component 4000 performs the corresponding action to complete the material filling work of the corresponding molding cavity 230. After all the molding cavities 230 in this row have been filled with raw material, the first drive assembly 5110 drives the first platform 3100 to move along the X direction again, so that the mold 200 moves synchronously along the X direction, and aligns the other row of molding cavities 230 with the filling port 4200 in the X direction, thereby allowing the other row of molding cavities 230 to be filled with raw material. Filling all the molding cavities 230 on the mold 200 row by row in this way reduces misalignment. Furthermore, the arrangement of the first motion mechanism 5100 reduces its volume, which helps to reduce the space required for the first sub-cavity 1001. It should be understood that in this embodiment, the second driving component 5120 can first drive the third driving component 5130 and the injection component 4000 to move along the Y direction, so that the injection port 4200 is aligned with a row of molding cavities 230 in the Y direction. Then, the first driving component 5110 drives the first platform 3100 to move along the X direction, and drives the mold 200 to move synchronously along the X direction, so that each of the molding cavities 230 in this row is aligned with the injection port 4200 one by one, that is, the raw material is injected into all the molding cavities 230 one row at a time.

[0070] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 1 and Figure 2Preferably, the housing 1000 further forms a second sub-cavity 1002, which is selectively connected to or isolated from the environment outside the housing 1000. A second mold transfer position 1002a is provided within the second sub-cavity 1002. The vacuum generating system 2000 is also used to evacuate the second sub-cavity 1002. The stage assembly 3000 further includes a second stage 3200, which is used to be disposed in the second sub-cavity 1002, and the second stage 3200 is also provided with multiple mold placement positions, each of which can be used to place one mold 200. The motion mechanism 5000 further includes a second motion mechanism 5200 and a third motion mechanism 5300. The second motion mechanism 5200 is at least partially disposed in the second sub-cavity 1002 and is used to control the movement of the second stage 3200, so that the second stage 3200 enters the second sub-cavity 1002 or at least partially extends out of the housing 1000, and selectively causes one of the mold placement positions on the second stage 3200 to coincide with the second mold junction position 1002a. In this embodiment, the aforementioned "the first sub-cavity 1001 selectively communicates with or is isolated from the environment outside the first sub-cavity" means that the first sub-cavity 1001 selectively communicates with or is isolated from the second sub-cavity 1002. The first sub-cavity 1001 is provided with a first mold junction position 1001a, and the first stage 3100 can move along the X direction to the first mold junction position 1001a. The third motion mechanism 5300 is used to transfer the mold 200 between the mold placement position of the second platform 3200 that coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a and the first platform 3100 located at the first mold junction position 1001a. Figure 1 The second platform 3200 shown has two mold placement positions, and a mold 200 is placed on each of the two mold placement positions. One of the mold placement positions coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a, and the first platform 3100 is located at the first mold placement position 1001.

[0071] Here, "the second stage 3200 enters the first sub-cavity 1001" means that the second stage 3200 is fully inside the second sub-cavity 1002. When "the second stage 3200 extends at least partially out of the housing 1000", at least one of the mold placement positions on the second stage 3200 is located outside the housing 1000.

[0072] The second platform 3200 can have two or more mold placement positions. Taking an example where the second platform 3200 has two mold placement positions, and when the second platform 3200 at least partially extends out of the housing 1000, one mold placement position is located outside the housing 1000, while the other mold placement position remains within the second sub-cavity 1002, the usage process of the infusion system is described. The two mold placement positions are designated as the first mold placement position and the second mold placement position. The usage process includes:

[0073] Step S1, connect the second sub-cavity 1002 to the environment outside the housing 1000.

[0074] In step S2, the second stage 3200 is controlled by the second motion mechanism 5200 to extend at least partially out of the housing 1000, so that the first mold placement position is located outside the housing 1000.

[0075] Step S3: Place one of the molds 200s on the first mold placement position. For ease of description, the mold 200 placed on the first mold placement position will be referred to as the first mold 200a (e.g., ...). Figure 1 (as marked in the text).

[0076] In step S4, the second stage 3200 is moved by the second motion mechanism 5200 so that the second stage 3200 is fully inserted into the second sub-cavity 1002 and the first mold placement position coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a. That is, at this time, the first mold 200a is located on the second mold junction position 1002a.

[0077] Step S5, isolate the second sub-cavity 1002 from the environment outside the housing 1000.

[0078] Step S6: Use the vacuum generating system 2000 to evacuate the first sub-cavity 1001 and the second sub-cavity 1002 until a specified vacuum level is reached. It can be understood that if the first sub-cavity 1001 was already isolated from the second sub-cavity 1002 and at the specified vacuum level before this step, then in this step, only the second sub-cavity 1002 needs to be evacuated to the specified vacuum level. The vacuum level inside the second sub-cavity 1002 is usually the same as the vacuum level inside the first sub-cavity 1001. Furthermore, the vacuum level of the first sub-cavity remains essentially constant during the filling process, and its vacuum level also remains essentially constant when the second sub-cavity 1002 is in a vacuum state.

[0079] Step S7: Connect the first sub-cavity 1001 to the second sub-cavity 1002.

[0080] Step S8: The first mold 200a, which is located at the second mold transfer position 1002a, is transferred to the first sub-cavity 1001 by the third motion mechanism 5300 and placed on the first platform 3100 located at the first mold transfer position 1001a.

[0081] In step S9, the third motion mechanism 5300 is completely retracted into the second sub-cavity 1002, thus isolating the first sub-cavity 1001 from the second sub-cavity 1002.

[0082] Step S10: Within the first sub-cavity 1001, the first motion component 5100 controls the first stage 3100 to move the first mold 200a and the injection component 4000, and the injection component 4000 injects raw material into the first mold 200a. After the first mold 200a completes the injection of raw material, the first drive component 5110 drives the first stage 310 to move the first mold 200a along the X direction and return to the first mold transfer position 1001a.

[0083] Step S11, connect the second sub-cavity 1002 to the environment outside the housing 1000.

[0084] In step S12, the second stage 3200 is controlled by the second motion mechanism 5200 to extend at least partially out of the housing 1000, so that the second mold placement position is located outside the housing 1000.

[0085] Step S13: Place another mold 200 on the second mold placement position. Hereinafter, the mold 200 placed on the second mold placement position will be referred to as the second mold 200b.

[0086] In step S14, the second stage 3200 is fully entered into the second sub-cavity 1002 by the second motion mechanism 5200, so that the second mold 200b enters the second sub-cavity 1002, while the first mold placement position still coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a.

[0087] Step S15: Isolate the second sub-cavity 1002 from the environment outside the housing 1000, and use the vacuum generating system 2000 to evacuate the second sub-cavity 1002 to a specified vacuum level.

[0088] Step S16: Connect the first sub-cavity 1001 to the second sub-cavity 1002.

[0089] Step S17: The first mold 200a, which has been filled with raw materials and is already on the first mold transfer position 1001a, is transferred to the first mold placement position by the third motion mechanism 5300.

[0090] Step S18: The second stage 3200 is controlled to move by the second motion mechanism 5200 so that the second mold placement position coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a.

[0091] Step S19: The second mold 200b is transferred to the first platform 3100, which is still located at the first mold transfer position 1001a, by the third motion mechanism 5300.

[0092] In step S20, the third motion mechanism 5300 is completely retracted into the second sub-cavity 1002, thereby isolating the first sub-cavity 1001 from the second sub-cavity 1002.

[0093] Step S21: The second mold 200b is filled with raw material in the second sub-cavity 1002, and after filling is completed, the first platform 3100 is returned to the first mold transfer position 1001a.

[0094] Step S22, connect the second sub-cavity 1002 to the environment outside the housing 1000.

[0095] Step S23: The second stage 3200 is moved by the second motion mechanism 5200 so that the first mold placement position is located outside the housing 1000.

[0096] Step S24: Unload the first mold 200a, which has been vacuum-filled, from the first mold placement position.

[0097] Step S25: Place another unvacuum-filled first mold 200a on the first mold placement position.

[0098] Step S26: The second stage 3200 is controlled to move by the second motion mechanism 5200 so that the first mold placement position is fully entered into the second sub-cavity 1002. At this time, the second mold placement position still coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a.

[0099] Step S27: Isolate the second sub-cavity 1002 from the environment outside the housing 1000, and evacuate the second sub-cavity 1002 to a specified vacuum level.

[0100] Step S28: Connect the first sub-cavity 1001 to the second sub-cavity 1002.

[0101] Step S29: The second mold 200b, which has been filled with raw materials, is transferred to the second sub-cavity 1002 and placed in the second mold placement position by the third motion mechanism 5300.

[0102] In step S30, the second stage 3200 is moved by the second motion mechanism 5200 so that the first mold placement position coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a.

[0103] Step S31: The third motion mechanism 5300 transfers another first mold 200a, which is in the first mold placement position, to the first platform 3200.

[0104] In step S32, the third motion mechanism 5300 is completely retracted into the second sub-cavity 1002, thereby isolating the first sub-cavity 1001 from the second sub-cavity 1002.

[0105] Step S33: In the first sub-cavity 1001, the other first mold 200a is filled with raw material, and after the other first mold 200a is filled with raw material, the first platform 3100 is returned to the first mold transfer position 1001a.

[0106] Step S34, connect the second sub-cavity 1002 to the environment outside the housing 1000.

[0107] Step S35: The second stage 3200 is moved by the second motion mechanism 5200 so that the second mold placement position is located outside the housing 1000.

[0108] Step S36: Unload the second mold 200b that has been vacuum-filled.

[0109] Step S37: Place another unvacuum-filled second mold 200b at the second mold placement position.

[0110] In step S38, the second stage 3200 is fully entered into the second sub-cavity 1002 by the second motion mechanism 5200, so that the second mold 200b enters the second sub-cavity 1002, while the first mold placement position still coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a.

[0111] Step S39: Isolate the second sub-cavity 1002 from the environment outside the housing 1000, and use the vacuum generating system 2000 to evacuate the second sub-cavity 1002 to a specified vacuum level.

[0112] Then, steps S16 to S39 are repeated to continuously inject raw materials into the plurality of molds 200.

[0113] In the above process, steps S11 to S15 are executed during the execution of step S10, steps S22 to S27 are executed during the execution of step S21, and steps S34 to S39 are executed during the execution of step S33.

[0114] As can be seen from the above usage process, during the process of filling a mold 200 with raw materials in the first sub-cavity 1001, a mold 200 that has already been filled with raw materials can be unloaded, and a mold 200 that has not yet been filled with raw materials can be loaded. That is to say, the filling process and the loading process are executed simultaneously, as are the filling process and the unloading process, and there is no need to repeatedly evacuate the first sub-cavity 1001. This can improve the production cycle of the entire production process and further improve production efficiency.

[0115] Next, the structure of each component of the infusion system will be further described. It should be understood that the following description only represents optional structures for each component, not mandatory constructions, and therefore should not be construed as unduly limiting the present invention.

[0116] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 1000 includes an outer shell 1100 and a partition plate 1200. The outer shell 1100 forms an inner cavity, and the partition plate 1200 is disposed in the inner cavity, dividing the inner cavity into a first sub-cavity 1001 and a second sub-cavity 1002. The partition plate 1100 has a first window (not shown in the figure) communicating with the first sub-cavity 1001 and the second sub-cavity 1002, and the outer shell 1100 has a second window (not shown in the figure) communicating with the second sub-cavity 1200.

[0117] In this embodiment, both the partition plate 1200 and the first window are parallel to the XZ plane, that is, the first sub-cavity 1001 and the second sub-cavity 1002 are arranged along the Y direction. Furthermore, the second window can also be parallel to the XZ plane.

[0118] The infusion system also includes a sealing component (not shown in the figure), the sealing component including a first sealing component 6100 (e.g. Figures 5 to 7(As indicated) and the second sealing component 6200. The first sealing component 6100 is used to selectively close or release the first window. It should be understood that when the first sealing component 6100 closes the first window, the first sub-cavity 1001 and the second sub-cavity 1002 are isolated to form a sealed chamber. When the first sealing component 6100 releases the first window, the first sub-cavity 1001 and the second sub-cavity 1002 are interconnected, allowing the third motion mechanism 5300 to control the mold 200 to pass through the first window to transfer between the mold placement position of the second platform 3200 that coincides with the second mold intersection position 1002a and the first platform 3100 located at the first mold intersection position 1001a. The second sealing component 6200 selectively closes or releases the second window. When the second sealing component 6200 closes the second window, the second sub-cavity 1002 is isolated from the environment outside the housing 1000. When the second sealing component 6200 releases the closure of the second window, the second sub-cavity 1002 communicates with the environment outside the housing 1000, allowing the second stage 3200 to at least partially pass through the second window to extend out of the housing 1000 or fully enter the second sub-cavity.

[0119] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first enclosure component 6100 provided in one embodiment is shown. Figure 5 As shown, the first sealing assembly 6100 includes a first sealing door 6110 and a sixth driving part 6120, the sixth driving part 6120 being connected to the housing 1000. The sixth driving part 6120 is also connected to the first sealing door 6110 and is used to drive the first sealing door 6110 to reciprocate linearly in a direction parallel to the first window, so as to cover or deviate from the first window. It should be understood that the first sealing assembly 6100 also includes a sealing ring (not shown in the figure). When the first sealing assembly 6100 closes the first window, the sealing ring surrounds the first window and is clamped between the partition plate 1200 and the first sealing door 6110 to ensure a sealing effect. The "direction parallel to the first window" can be the first direction (i.e., the X direction) or the third direction (i.e., the Z direction). The following description will use the third direction, i.e., the Z direction, as an example of the "direction parallel to the first window".

[0120] When the distance between the first sealing door 6110 and the partition plate 1200 is extremely small, the first sealing door 6110 moves in the Z direction. When the first sealing door 6110 contacts the sealing ring, the portion of the sealing ring in contact with the first sealing door 6110 is compressed. However, this causes significant wear to the sealing ring, which is detrimental to long-term use. Therefore, the first sealing assembly 6100 further includes a seventh driving unit 6130, which is connected to the first sealing door 6110 and used to drive the first sealing door 6110 to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the first window, moving it closer to or away from the partition plate 1200. In this embodiment, the "direction perpendicular to the first window" is the second direction, i.e., the Y direction.

[0121] For details, please continue to refer to Figure 5 The first sealing assembly 6100 further includes a second guide portion 6140, a second engaging portion 6150, and a third guide portion 6160. The second guide portion 6140 is connected to the housing 1000 and extends along the Z direction. The second engaging portion 6150 is connected to the second guide portion 6140 and can move along the Z direction under the constraint of the second guide portion 6140. One end of the third guide portion 6160 is connected to the first sealing door 6110, and the other end is connected to the second engaging portion 6150. The third guide portion 6160 extends along the Y direction and can move along the Y direction on the second engaging portion 6150. The sixth drive portion 6120 is connected to the second engaging portion 6150 to drive the second engaging portion 6150 to reciprocate linearly along the Z direction, thereby driving the first sealing door 6110 to reciprocate linearly. The seventh drive portion 6130 is disposed on the second engaging portion 6150 and connected to the first sealing door 6110.

[0122] More specifically, the first enclosure assembly 6100 preferably includes a door frame structure, through which the sixth drive unit 6120 is connected to the housing 1000. The door frame structure specifically includes a first connecting plate 6171, a connecting seat 6172, a second connecting plate 6173, a floating head 6174, and a third connecting plate 6175. Optionally, the first connecting plate 6171 is connected to the housing 1000. The connecting seat 6172 is connected to the first connecting plate 6171. Two second connecting plates 6173 are connected to opposite ends of the first connecting plate 6171 in the X direction, and each second connecting plate 6173 extends into the first sub-cavity 1001. Alternatively, the second connecting portion 6173 extends into the second sub-cavity 1002. The third connecting plate 6175 is located within the inner cavity of the housing 1000 and is connected to the second joint portion 6150. The floating head 6174 is disposed on the third connecting plate 6175. There are two second guide portions 6140, each disposed on one of the two second connecting plates 6173 (i.e., the second guide portions 6140 are connected to the housing 1000 via the door frame structure), and each second guide portion 6140 can be a guide rail. The second joining portion 6150 has a U-shaped structure and includes two opposing joining plates 6151. In this embodiment, the two joining plates 6151 are arranged opposite each other in the X direction and are slidably connected to one of the second guide portions 6140. The first sealing door 6110 is simultaneously connected to both joining plates 6151. The sixth drive unit 6120 includes a cylinder, referred to as the first cylinder. The cylinder body of the first cylinder is disposed outside the housing 1000 and connected to the connecting seat 6172. The piston rod of the first cylinder extends in the negative Z direction and passes through the connecting seat 6172, the first connecting plate 6171, and the top wall of the housing 1000 in sequence before connecting to the floating head 6174. By setting the floating head 6174, assembly errors caused by machining errors between various components can be avoided. The extension and retraction movement of the piston rod of the first cylinder drives the second engaging part 6150 to reciprocate linearly in the Z direction under the constraint of the two second guide parts 6140, thereby driving the first sealing door 6110 to reciprocate linearly in the Z direction to cover or deviate from the first window. Here, "covering" means that on a plane perpendicular to the Y direction (i.e., the XZ plane), the projection of the first window is completely located inside the projection of the first sealing door 6110. Furthermore, when the first sealing door 6110 is deviated from the first window, the projection of the first window is at least partially located outside the projection of the first sealing door 6110 on a plane perpendicular to the Y direction.

[0123] Furthermore, each of the connecting plates 6151 is provided with a through hole (not shown in the figure), and each through hole is provided with a bearing seat 6181. The bearing seats 6181 on the two second connecting plates 6151 are symmetrically arranged. The third guide part 6160 can be a guide shaft, and there are at least two third guide parts 6160, which are respectively connected to the two sides of the first sealing door 6110 in the X direction. Each third guide seat 6160 also passes through the through hole on the connecting plate 6151 and is connected to the corresponding bearing seat 6181. The third guide part 6160 can reciprocate linearly in the Y direction under the constraint of the bearing seat 6181. In addition, the first sealing door 6110 is provided with a lead screw nut 6182. The seventh drive part 6130 includes a motor and a lead screw provided at the output end of the motor. The motor of the seventh drive part 6130 can be referred to as the first motor 6131, and its lead screw is referred to as the first lead screw 6132. The first lead screw 6132 extends in the Y direction. The first motor 6131 is connected to the second joint 6150, and the first lead screw 6132 passes through the second joint 6150 and is threadedly engaged with the lead screw nut 6182 for helical transmission. When the first motor 6131 rotates in a first predetermined direction, such as clockwise, the first sealing door 6110 can move away from the partition plate 1200. Conversely, when the first motor 6131 rotates in the opposite direction, i.e., counterclockwise, the first sealing door 6110 moves closer to the partition plate 1200. There are two first motors 6131, and the two first motors 6131 are respectively disposed on the two second joints 6150.

[0124] In other words, when the first window is not closed, the first closing assembly 6100 can be controlled to close the first window by the following operation: the second joint 6150 is pushed by the first cylinder to move in the negative Z direction, thereby driving the first sealing door 6110 to move in the negative Z direction, and causing the first sealing door 6110 to cover the first window. The first motor 6131 and the first lead screw 6132 drive the first sealing door 6110 to move in a direction close to the partition plate 1200 (if the first sealing door 6110 is located in the first sub-cavity 1100, then the direction close to the partition plate 1200 is the positive Y direction; if the first sealing door 6110 is located in the second sub-cavity 1200, then the direction close to the partition plate 1200 is the negative Y direction), so that the first sealing door 6110 and the partition plate 1200 clamp the sealing ring. The movement of the first sealing door 6110 in the Z direction and the movement in the Y direction can be performed simultaneously, or the movement in the Z direction can be performed first, followed by the movement in the Y direction.

[0125] It is understood that the reverse operation can release the first sealing assembly 6100 from the first window. Specifically, the first motor 6131 and the first lead screw 6132 drive the first sealing door 6110 to move away from the partition plate 1200, thereby releasing the clamping force applied to the sealing ring. Furthermore, the first cylinder pulls the second engaging portion 6150 to move in the positive Z direction, thereby causing the first sealing door 6110 to move in the positive Z direction and completely deviate from the first window. Similarly, the movement of the first sealing door 6110 in both directions can be performed simultaneously, or the movement in the Y direction can be performed first, followed by the movement in the Z direction.

[0126] In an alternative implementation, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The sixth drive unit 6120 includes a motor and a lead screw connected to the output end of the motor. The motor is referred to as the second motor 6121, and the lead screw as the second lead screw 6122, which extends along the Z direction. The second motor 6121 is mounted on a second connecting plate 6173, and the second lead screw 6122 extends along the Z direction. The connecting plate 6151 near the second motor 6121 may include a protrusion 6152, on which a first threaded connection portion (not shown) is provided. The first threaded connection portion is, for example, a threaded through hole or a lead screw nut. The protrusion 6152 is sleeved on the second lead screw 6122 through the first threaded connection portion and threadedly engages with the second lead screw 6122 for helical transmission. It is understood that in this implementation, the second guide portion may not be provided on the second connecting plate 6173 where the second motor 6122 is located (that is, the number of second guide portions 6140 is one, and the second guide portion 6140 and the second motor are located on different second connecting portions 6173). Alternatively, in another alternative implementation, the sixth driving unit may be a slide cylinder, the cylinder body of which is provided on a second connecting plate, and the slide of which is connected to a second joint portion (not shown in the figure). It is understood that in both of these alternative implementations, it is not necessary to provide the connecting seat, the floating head, and the third connecting plate; that is, the connecting seat, the floating head, and the third connecting plate are not essential structures.

[0127] Please return to the reference. Figure 1The second sealing assembly 6200 includes an eighth drive unit 6210 and a second sealing door 6220. The eighth drive unit 6210 is disposed on the housing 1100 and connected to the second sealing door 6220. The eighth drive unit 6210 is used to drive the second sealing door 6220 to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the second window, so as to move closer to or away from the housing 1100. The eighth drive unit 6210 is also used to drive the second sealing door 6220 to reciprocate around a second axis, so as to cover or deviate from the second window. The second axis extends in a direction perpendicular to the second window. In this embodiment, the "direction perpendicular to the second window" refers to the second direction, i.e., the Y direction. And, the meaning of the second sealing door 6220 "covering" the second window is that, on the plane perpendicular to the second axis (i.e., the XZ plane), the projection of the second window is completely located inside the projection of the second sealing door 6220. When the second sealing door 6220 is "offset" from the second window, the projection of the second window on the XZ plane is at least partially located outside the projection of the second sealing door 6220. Preferably, the eighth drive unit 6210 is a rotary clamping cylinder. Furthermore, the second sealing assembly 6200 also includes a sealing ring that surrounds the second window and is clamped between the housing 1100 and the second sealing door 6220 when the second sealing assembly 6200 closes the second window.

[0128] The present invention does not impose any special limitations on the structure of the first motion mechanism 5100. Figure 4 An optional structure is shown. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 4The first drive assembly 5110 includes a first drive unit, which may include a motor and a lead screw connected to the output end of the motor. The motor of the first drive unit may be referred to as a third motor 5111, and the lead screw may be referred to as a third lead screw 5112. The third lead screw 5112 extends along the X direction. A second threaded connection part (not shown in the figure) may be provided on the first platform 3100. The second threaded connection part is a threaded through hole or a lead screw nut. The third motor 5111 is connected to the cavity wall of the first sub-cavity 1001. The third lead screw 5112 passes through the first threaded connection part of the first platform 3100 and is threadedly engaged with the second threaded connection part to perform helical transmission. That is, the first platform 3100 can be controlled to perform reciprocating linear motion along the X direction by the forward and reverse rotation of the third motor 5111. The second drive assembly 5120 includes a second drive unit, which may include a motor and a lead screw connected to the output end of the motor. The motor of the second drive unit may be referred to as a fourth motor 5121, and the lead screw may be referred to as a fourth lead screw 5122. The fourth motor 5121 is connected to the cavity wall of the first sub-cavity 1001, and the fourth lead screw 5122 extends along the Y direction. The third drive assembly 5130 includes a third drive unit and a first connecting member 5131. The third drive unit includes a motor and a lead screw connected to the output end of the motor. The motor of the third drive unit is referred to as the fifth motor 5132, and the lead screw is referred to as the fifth lead screw 5133. The first connecting member 5131 is provided with a third threaded connection part (not shown in the figure), such as a threaded connection hole or a lead screw nut. The connecting member 5131 is sleeved on the fourth lead screw 5212 through the third threaded connection part and threadedly engaged with the fourth lead screw 5212 for helical transmission. The fifth motor 5132 is connected to the first connecting member 5131, and the fifth lead screw 5133 extends along the Z direction. The filling assembly 4000 further includes a second connector 4300, which is connected to the raw material container 4100. A fourth threaded connection portion may be provided on the second connector 4300. The second connector 4300 is sleeved on the fifth lead screw 5133 through the fourth threaded connection portion and is threadedly engaged with the fifth lead screw 5133 to perform helical transmission.

[0129] Please return to the reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2 and combined Figure 8The plurality of mold placement positions located on the second platform 3200 are arranged symmetrically at their centers. The second motion mechanism 5200 is used to drive the second platform 3200 to reciprocate linearly along a fourth direction, so that the second platform 3200 enters the second sub-cavity 1002 or at least partially extends out of the housing 1000, and to control the second platform 3200 to rotate about a first axis to selectively make one of the mold placement positions coincide with the second mold junction position 1002a (i.e., one of the mold placement positions and the second mold junction position 1002a have the same coordinates in the XY plane). The first axis passes through the center of symmetry of the plurality of mold placement positions and extends along the Z direction. The fourth direction is perpendicular to the Z direction. In this embodiment, the fourth direction is parallel to the second direction, that is, the fourth direction is also the Y direction. In this document, the positive direction of the Y-axis is taken as the positive direction of the fourth direction. It should be understood that when the second motion mechanism 5200 drives the second platform 3200 to reciprocate linearly along the Y direction so that the second platform 3200 enters the second sub-cavity 1002 or at least partially extends out of the housing 1000, the second platform 3200 needs to be aligned with the second window in the X direction. Furthermore, the amount of movement of the second platform 3200 in the Y direction and the amount of rotation about the first axis controlled by the second motion mechanism 5200 can be set as needed, as long as one of the mold placement positions on the second platform 3200 coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a.

[0130] Optionally, the second motion mechanism 5200 includes a fourth drive assembly 5210, a first engagement portion 5220, and a fifth drive portion 5230. The first engagement portion 5220 is disposed within the second sub-cavity 1002. The fourth drive assembly 5210 is connected to the first engagement portion 5220 and is used to drive the first engagement portion 5220 to perform reciprocating linear motion along the extension direction of the Y-axis. The fifth drive portion 5230 is disposed on the first engagement portion 5220 and connected to the second platform 3200 to drive the second platform 3200 to rotate around the first axis. The fifth drive portion 5230 may include a motor, referred to as a sixth motor, and the second platform 3200 may be directly connected to the output end of the sixth motor. The first engagement portion 5220 may be a plate-like structure.

[0131] For a more detailed structure of the fourth drive component 5210, please refer to [the relevant documentation]. Figure 8 .like Figure 8As shown, the fourth drive assembly 5210 includes a first guide portion 5211, a fourth drive portion 5212, and a transmission portion 5213. The first guide portion 5211 is disposed on the cavity wall, such as the bottom wall, of the second sub-cavity 1002 and extends along the Y direction. The first engagement portion 5220 is disposed on the first guide portion 5220 and reciprocates linearly along the Y direction under the constraint of the first guide portion 5220. The fourth drive portion 5212 may include a cylinder, which may be referred to as a second cylinder. The cylinder body of the second cylinder may be disposed on the housing 1100 and located outside the housing 1000. The piston rod of the second cylinder extends along a fifth direction and passes through the housing 1100 to reach the second sub-cavity 1002. The fifth direction is perpendicular to the fourth direction and the third direction. In this embodiment, the fifth direction is, for example, parallel to the first direction, that is, the fifth direction is the X direction. In this document, the positive direction of the X-axis is taken as the positive direction of the fifth direction. The transmission unit 5213 includes a rack 5213a, a gear 5213b, and a connecting rod unit. The rack 5213a can be connected to the piston rod of the second cylinder in any suitable manner. The gear 5213b is rotatably connected to the housing 1000 and meshes with the rack 5212a. The gear 5213b is connected to the first engagement portion 5220 via the connecting rod unit. Specifically, the connecting rod unit includes a first connecting rod 5213c and a second connecting rod 5213d. The gear 5213b is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 5213c, the first connecting rod 5213c is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod 5213d, and the second connecting rod 5213d is rotatably connected to the second engagement portion 5220.

[0132] by Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 Taking the orientation shown as an example, when the piston rod of the second cylinder extends, the rack 5212a moves along the positive direction of the X-axis to drive the gear 5212b to rotate clockwise, thereby driving the second engagement portion 5220 to move along the positive direction of the Y-axis through the connecting rod unit. This allows the second platform 3200 to extend at least partially out of the housing 1000. Conversely, when the piston rod of the second cylinder retracts, the rack 5212a moves along the negative direction of the X-axis to pull the gear 5212b to rotate counterclockwise, thereby pulling the second engagement portion 5220 to move along the negative direction of the Y-axis through the connecting rod unit, and causing the second platform 3200 to fully enter the second sub-cavity 1002. Preferably, the fourth drive assembly 5210 may further include a sixth guide portion 5214 extending along the X-direction, on which the rack 5213a is slidably disposed to improve the smoothness of the rack 5213a's movement.

[0133] In this embodiment of the invention, when two mold placement positions are provided on the second platform 3200, the two second platforms 3200 are preferably elongated structures extending along the Y direction. The two mold placement positions are respectively located at both ends of the second platform 3200 in the Y direction. In addition, the second mold junction position 1002a is also aligned with the second window in the X direction. Thus, each time the fifth driving unit 5230 drives the second platform 3200 to rotate 180°, the two mold placement positions can alternately coincide with the second mold junction position 1002a, wherein the mold placement position farther away from the second window coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a. Furthermore, in order to reduce the space of the second sub-cavity 1002, it is preferable that the fifth drive unit 5230 drives the second stage 3200 to rotate back and forth (that is, first rotate 180° in a second predetermined direction, for example, clockwise, so that one of the mold placement positions coincides with the second mold intersection position 1002a, and then rotate 180° in the opposite direction, i.e., counterclockwise, so that the other mold placement position coincides with the second mold intersection position 1002a).

[0134] In order to ensure that the second stage 3200 moves in the negative Y direction to fully enter the second sub-cavity 1002, one of the mold placement positions coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the injection system further includes a limiting part 7000. The limiting part 7000 is used to limit the end position of the first joint 5220 when it moves in the negative direction of the Y-axis, so that when the first joint 5220 moves to the end position in the negative direction of the Y-axis, the mold placement position on the second stage 3200 away from the second window coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a.

[0135] The limiting portion 7000 includes a first limiting member 7100 and a second limiting member 7200. The first limiting member 7100 is disposed on the first joint portion 5220 and can be a block structure. The second limiting portion 7200 is disposed on the housing 1000 and located within the second sub-cavity 1002. The second limiting member 7200 is used to abut against the first limiting member 7100. When the second limiting member 7200 abuts against the first limiting member 7100, it prevents the first joint portion 5220 from moving in the negative direction of the Y-axis. That is, when the second limiting member 7200 abuts against the first limiting member 7100, the first joint portion 5220 moves to its end position in the negative direction of the Y-axis, and at this time, the mold placement position on the second platform 3200 away from the second window coincides with the second mold junction position 1002a.

[0136] Furthermore, please refer to the following: Figure 8 The second limiting member 7200 includes a limiting seat 7210 and a limiting rod 7220. The limiting seat 7210 is disposed on the housing 1000, and the limiting rod 7220 extends along the Y-axis and is disposed on the limiting seat 7210. It is configured to reciprocate linearly along the Y-direction to adjust the distance from the end of the limiting rod 7220 near the first limiting member 7100 to the limiting seat 7210. The end of the limiting rod 7220 near the first limiting member 7100 is used to abut against the first limiting member 7100. In other words, by moving the limiting rod 7220 along the Y-direction, the endpoint position of the first engagement portion 5220 when moving in the negative Y-direction can be adjusted, improving the flexibility of use. The limiting rod 7220 is preferably a bolt, which is threadedly connected to the limiting member 7210.

[0137] Please return to the reference. Figure 2 The third motion mechanism 5300 includes a conveying component 5310 and a gripping component 5320, with the gripping component 5320 connected to the conveying component 5310. The conveying component 5310 is used to drive the gripping component 5320 to move between the first sub-cavity 1001 and the second sub-cavity 1002, so that the gripping component 5320 can pick up and place the mold 200 at the first mold transfer position 1001a and at the second mold transfer position 1002a, thereby realizing the transfer of the mold 200 between the mold pick-up and place position of the second platform 3200 that coincides with the second mold transfer position 1002a and the first platform 3100 located at the first mold transfer position 1001a.

[0138] For details, please continue to refer to Figure 2 The conveying assembly 5310 includes a third joint 5311 and an eleventh drive unit 5312. The third joint 5311 may be a plate-like structure, and the gripping assembly 5320 is connected to the third joint 5311. The eleventh drive unit 5312 may include a motor, referred to as the seventh motor, which is disposed on the housing 1000 and located in the inner cavity of the housing 1000. Figure 2The diagram shows the seventh motor located within the second sub-cavity 1002 and connected to the bottom wall of the second sub-cavity 1002. The output end of the seventh motor is connected to the third joint 5311 and is used to drive the third joint 5311 to rotate about a third axis. This allows a portion of the third joint 5311 and the gripping assembly 5320 connected to the third joint 5311 to pass through the first window via rotational movement, thereby achieving the purpose of transferring the gripping assembly 5320 between the first sub-cavity 1001 and the second sub-cavity 1002. The third axis extends along the third direction, i.e., the Z direction. Furthermore, to reduce the size of the inner cavity of the housing 1000, it is preferable that the seventh motor drives the third joint 5311 to reciprocate around the third axis. Specifically, the seventh motor drives the third joint 5311 to rotate around a predetermined direction, for example, clockwise, by a predetermined angle, so that the gripping component 5320 is transferred from the second sub-cavity 1002 to the first sub-cavity 1001. Additionally, the seventh motor drives the third joint 5311 to rotate in the opposite direction, i.e., counterclockwise, by the predetermined angle, so that the gripping component 5311 returns from the first sub-cavity 1001 to the second sub-cavity 1002. It should be understood that the seventh motor stops operating when the conveying component 5220 moves the gripping component 5230 above the first mold junction position 1001a of the first sub-cavity 1001, and stops operating when the conveying component 5220 moves the gripping component 5230 to the second mold junction position 1002a of the second sub-cavity 1002.

[0139] Figure 9 and Figure 10 The structure of the gripping component 5320 is shown. For example... Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, the gripping component 5320 includes a movable plate 5321, a ninth drive unit 5322, a tenth drive unit 5323, and a clamping unit 5324. The ninth drive unit 5322 is connected to the conveying component 5310, specifically to the third engagement portion 5311 of the conveying component 5310. The ninth drive unit 5322 is also connected to the movable plate 5321 to drive the movable plate 5321 to perform reciprocating linear motion along the Z direction. The tenth driving part 5323 is connected to the movable plate 5321, and the clamping part 5324 is connected to the tenth driving part 5323, and includes a first gripper 5324a and a second gripper 5324b disposed opposite to each other. Under the drive of the tenth driving part 5323, the first gripper 5324a and the second gripper 5324b reciprocate linearly in a direction parallel to the movable plate 5321, so that the first gripper 5324a and the second gripper 5324b move closer to each other to grasp the mold 200 or move further apart to release the mold 200.

[0140] Optionally, the gripping component 5320 further includes a fourth guide portion 5325, which is connected to the third engaging portion 5311 of the conveying component 5310 and extends in the negative direction of the Z direction. The movable plate 5321 is movably connected to the fourth guide portion 5325. The ninth drive unit 5322 includes a motor and a lead screw connected to the output end of the motor. The motor may be referred to as the eighth motor 5322a, and the lead screw may be referred to as the sixth lead screw 5322b, which extends in the Z direction. The movable plate 5321 is sleeved on the sixth lead screw 5322b and threadedly engaged with the sixth lead screw 5322b for helical transmission. Under the combined action of the sixth lead screw 5322b and the fourth guide portion 5325, the movable plate 5321 can reciprocate linearly in the Z direction without rotating with the sixth lead screw 5322b.

[0141] The movable plate 5321 is provided with a fixing part 5327. The tenth drive part 5323 includes a motor and a lead screw connected to the output end of the motor. The motor can be referred to as the ninth motor 5323a, and the lead screw is referred to as the seventh lead screw. The seventh lead screw extends in a direction parallel to the movable plate 5321, and the end of the seventh lead screw away from the ninth motor 5323a can be connected to the fixing part 5327 through a bearing. The seventh lead screw includes an axially connected first segment 5323b and a second segment 5323c. The external thread on the first segment 5323b has the opposite rotation direction to the external thread on the second segment 5323c. The gripping assembly 5320 also includes a fifth guide part 5326, which is disposed on the movable plate 5321 and arranged parallel to the seventh lead screw. The clamping part 5324 further includes a first connecting block 5324c and a second connecting block 5324d. The first connecting block 5324c and the second connecting block 5324d are slidably connected to the fifth guide part 5326, allowing them to move along the fifth guide part 5326. The first connecting block 5324c is also provided with a fifth threaded connection part (not shown in the figure). The fifth threaded connection part can be a threaded through hole or a lead screw nut. The first connecting block 5324c is connected to the first segment 5323b through the fifth threaded connection part and is threadedly engaged with the first segment 5323b for helical transmission. The second connecting block 5324d is also provided with a sixth threaded connection part (not shown in the figure). The sixth threaded connection part can be a threaded through hole or a lead screw nut. The second connecting block 5324d is connected to the second segment 5323c through the sixth thread and is threadedly engaged with the second segment 5323c for helical transmission. The first gripper 5324a is connected to the first connecting block 5324c, and the second gripper 5324b is connected to the second connecting block 5324d. It can be understood that the first segment 5323b and the second segment 5323c can be formed separately and then connected by the coupling 5323d for ease of installation and adjustment. Alternatively, the first segment 5323b and the second segment 5323c can also be formed as a single piece.

[0142] In addition, please return to the reference. Figure 3The mold 200 is provided with positioning holes 240. The gripping assembly 5230 also includes a positioning shaft 5328, which is connected to the movable plate 5321 and extends along the Z direction. The positioning shaft 5328 is used to insert into the positioning holes 240 on the mold 200, so as to fix the position of the mold 200 by means of the positioning shaft 5328, and prevent the mold 200 from shifting or moving during the opposite movement (i.e., moving in the direction of mutual approach) of the first gripper 5324a and the second gripper 5324b, which would make it difficult for the first gripper 5324a and the second gripper 5324b to grip the mold 200. Optionally, there are two or more positioning holes 240, and preferably two or more positioning holes 240 are arranged centrally symmetrically on the mold 200. The number and arrangement of the positioning shafts 5328 are adapted to the number and arrangement of the positioning holes 240.

[0143] The process of transferring the mold 200 located on the mold placement position coinciding with the second mold junction position 1002a on the second platform 3200 to the first platform 3100 located on the first mold junction position 1001a using the third motion mechanism 5300 is specifically as follows:

[0144] First, the eighth motor 5322a drives the sixth lead screw 5322b to rotate in a fourth predetermined direction, for example, clockwise, so that the movable plate 5321 moves (i.e., moves downward) a predetermined distance in the negative direction of the Z-axis, the predetermined distance being preset. At this time, the positioning shaft 5328 is inserted into the positioning hole 240 of the mold 200 and presses the mold 200 against the second platform 3200 to prevent the mold 200 from shifting or moving. Then, the ninth motor 5323a drives the seventh lead screw to rotate in a fifth predetermined direction, for example, clockwise, thereby driving the first connecting block 5324c and the second connecting block 5324d to move towards each other, so as to drive the first gripper 5324a and the second gripper 5324b to move towards each other and clamp the mold 200. Next, the eighth motor 5322a rotates in the opposite direction (i.e., counterclockwise) to drive the movable plate 5321 to move the predetermined distance along the positive Z-axis. At this time, the clamping part 5324 and the mold 200 move together with the movable plate 5321 along the positive Z-axis (i.e., upward) for the predetermined distance. Subsequently, the seventh motor drives the third connecting part 5311 to rotate clockwise, and carries the gripping assembly 5320 through the first window, into the first sub-cavity 1002, and arrives above the first mold junction position 1001a. At this time, the first platform 3100 has been pre-moved to the first mold junction position 1001a. Next, the eighth motor 5222a drives the sixth lead screw 5322b to rotate clockwise, so that the movable plate 5321 moves a distance along the negative Z-axis until the mold 200 contacts the first platform 3100. Then, the ninth motor 5323a drives the seventh lead screw to rotate counterclockwise, causing the first connecting block 5324c and the second connecting block 5324d to move away from each other, thereby releasing the mold 200. Next, the eighth motor 5323a drives the sixth lead screw 5322b to rotate counterclockwise, causing the movable plate 5321 to move in the positive direction of the Z-axis, thereby disengaging the positioning shaft 5328 from the positioning hole 240 on the mold 200.

[0145] The process of transferring the mold 200 from the first platform 3100 located at the first mold transfer position 1001a to the mold placement position of the second platform 3200 that coincides with the second mold transfer position 1002a using the third motion mechanism 5300 is basically the same and will not be described in detail here.

[0146] It should also be noted that the infusion system may include a controller 8000 (e.g., Figure 1As shown in the diagram, the controller presets the operating parameters of the motion mechanism 5000, the sealing component, the vacuum generating system 2000, and the filling component 4000. In other words, the entire vacuum filling production process can be controlled by the controller, making the filling process intelligent and reducing errors or mistakes caused by manual operation. Furthermore, the filling system may also include a display 9000 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 As shown, the display 9000 is communicatively connected to the controller 8000, each drive unit, and the filling assembly 4000 to display the set operating parameters and actual operating parameters of the entire vacuum filling process, so that the user can monitor the filling process and intervene in a timely manner when the filling system malfunctions.

[0147] Furthermore, the vacuum generating system 2000 includes a vacuum pump 2100, a vacuum valve 2200, and a vacuum gauge 2300. The vacuum pump 2000 has two vacuum pipes, which are respectively connected to the first sub-cavity 1001 and the second sub-cavity 1002. Two vacuum valves 2200 are respectively installed on the two vacuum pipes to control the connection between the first sub-cavity 1001 and the vacuum pump 2100, and between the second sub-cavity 1002 and the vacuum pump 2100, allowing the vacuum generator 2200 to independently evacuate the first sub-cavity 1001 and the second sub-cavity 1002. Two vacuum gauges 2300 are also present, used to monitor the vacuum level in the first sub-cavity 1001 and the second sub-cavity 1002.

[0148] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, the present invention also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A filling system for filling a mold with a raw material, the mold comprising a base and a plurality of molding cavities provided on the base; characterized by, The perfusion system comprises: a housing formed with a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity; the second sub-cavity is selectively communicated with or isolated from the environment outside the housing, and a second mold interface is arranged in the second sub-cavity; the first sub-cavity is selectively communicated with or isolated from the environment outside the first sub-cavity; the first sub-cavity is selectively communicated with or isolated from the second sub-cavity, and a first mold interface is arranged in the first sub-cavity, and a first carrier is capable of moving to the first mold interface; a vacuum generating system for vacuumizing the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity; a carrier assembly comprising a first carrier and a second carrier, the first carrier is arranged in the first sub-cavity and used for carrying the mold; the second carrier is arranged in the second sub-cavity, and a plurality of mold placing positions are arranged on the second carrier; a perfusion assembly comprising a raw material tank and a perfusion port, the perfusion port is communicated with the raw material tank; and a moving mechanism comprising a first moving mechanism, a second moving mechanism and a third moving mechanism; the first moving mechanism is at least partially arranged in the first sub-cavity and used for controlling the relative movement between the first carrier and the perfusion assembly along a first direction and / or a second direction, so that the perfusion port is selectively aligned with one of the forming cavities, and the first moving mechanism is also used for controlling the reciprocating linear movement of the perfusion assembly along a third direction, so that the perfusion port is close to or away from the mold; any two of the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other; the second moving mechanism is at least partially arranged in the second sub-cavity and used for controlling the movement of the second carrier, so that the second carrier enters the second sub-cavity or at least partially extends out of the housing, and selectively makes one of the mold placing positions coincide with the second mold interface; the third moving mechanism is used for transferring the mold between the mold placing position of the second carrier coinciding with the second mold interface and the first carrier at the first mold interface; the first moving mechanism comprises a first driving assembly, a second driving assembly and a third driving assembly; the first driving assembly is connected with the first carrier and used for driving the first carrier to make reciprocating linear movement along the first direction; the third driving assembly is arranged on the second driving assembly, and the third driving assembly is connected with the perfusion assembly, the second driving assembly is used for driving the third driving assembly and the perfusion assembly to make reciprocating linear movement along the second direction, and the third driving assembly is used for driving the perfusion assembly to make reciprocating linear movement along the third direction.

2. The perfusion system of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of the mold placement positions are arranged in a central symmetry on the second carrier; the second movement mechanism drives the second carrier to make reciprocating linear motion in a fourth direction, so that the second carrier enters the second sub-cavity or at least partially extends out of the shell, and the second movement mechanism is also used to control the second carrier to rotate around a first axis to selectively make one of the mold placement positions coincide with the second mold exchange position, the first axis passes through the symmetry center of a plurality of the mold placement positions and extends in the third direction, and the fourth direction is perpendicular to the third direction.

3. The perfusion system of claim 2, wherein, The second movement mechanism comprises a fourth driving assembly, a first engaging part and a fifth driving part; wherein, The first engaging part is arranged in the second sub-cavity; the fourth driving assembly is connected with the first engaging part and is used to drive the first engaging part to make reciprocating linear motion in the fourth direction, so as to drive the second carrier to make reciprocating linear motion in the fourth direction; and the fifth driving part is arranged on the first engaging part and is connected with the second carrier, so as to drive the second carrier to rotate around the first axis.

4. The perfusion system of claim 3, wherein, The fourth driving assembly comprises a first guide part, a fourth driving part and a transmission part, the first guide part is arranged on the cavity wall of the second sub-cavity and extends in the fourth direction; the first engaging part is arranged on the first guide part and moves along the first guide part; The fourth driving part is arranged on the shell; and the transmission part is arranged in the second sub-cavity and comprises a rack, a gear and a connecting rod unit, the rack is connected with the fourth driving part and is used to make reciprocating linear motion in a fifth direction under the driving of the fourth driving part, the fifth direction is perpendicular to the fourth direction and the third direction; the gear is rotatably connected with the shell, and the gear is engaged with the rack, and the gear is connected with the first engaging part through the connecting rod unit.

5. The perfusion system of claim 3, wherein, The first engaging part moves in the positive direction of the fourth direction, so that the second carrier at least partially extends out of the shell, and the first engaging part moves in the negative direction of the fourth direction, so that the second carrier enters the second sub-cavity; The perfusion system further comprises a limiting part arranged in the second sub-cavity and used to limit the end position of the first engaging part when moving in the negative direction of the fourth direction.

6. The perfusion system of claim 5, wherein, The limiting part comprises a first limiting piece arranged on the first engaging part and a second limiting piece arranged on the shell and located in the second sub-cavity, and the second limiting piece is used to abut against the first limiting piece; when the second limiting piece abuts against the first limiting piece, the movement of the first engaging part in the negative direction of the fourth direction is blocked; and / or, The second limiting member comprises a limiting seat and a limiting rod, the limiting seat is arranged on the shell, the limiting rod extends along the fourth direction and is arranged on the limiting seat, and the second limiting member is configured such that the limiting rod can move on the limiting seat along the fourth direction to adjust the distance between the end of the end of the limiting rod close to the first limiting member and the limiting seat, and the end of the limiting rod close to the first limiting member is used to abut against the first limiting member.

7. The perfusion system of claim 1, wherein, The shell comprises an outer shell and a partition plate, the outer shell has an inner cavity, the partition plate is arranged in the inner cavity and divides the inner cavity into the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity; the partition plate is provided with a first window communicating the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity, and the outer shell is provided with a second window communicating with the second sub-cavity; The perfusion system further comprises a sealing assembly, the sealing assembly comprises a first sealing assembly and a second sealing assembly, the first sealing assembly selectively seals or unseals the first window, and the second sealing assembly is arranged in the inner cavity and selectively seals or unseals the second window.

8. The perfusion system of claim 7, wherein, The first sealing assembly comprises a first sealing door, a sixth driving part and a seventh driving part; the sixth driving part is connected with the shell and also connected with the first sealing door, and the sixth driving part is used to drive the first sealing door to make reciprocating linear motion in a direction parallel to the first window to cover or deviate from the first window; the seventh driving part is connected with the first sealing door and is used to drive the first sealing door to make reciprocating linear motion in a direction perpendicular to the first window to approach or away from the partition plate; The second sealing assembly comprises an eighth driving part and a second sealing door, the eighth driving part is arranged on the outer shell and connected with the second sealing door; the eighth driving part is used to drive the second sealing door to make reciprocating linear motion in a direction perpendicular to the second window to approach or away from the outer shell, and the eighth driving part is also used to drive the second sealing door to make reciprocating rotary motion about a second axis to cover or deviate from the second window, the second axis is perpendicular to the second window.

9. The perfusion system of claim 8, wherein, The first sealing assembly further comprises a second guide part, a second joint part and a third guide part, the second guide part is connected with the shell and extends in a direction parallel to the first window; the second joint part is connected with the second guide part and can move along the second guide part; one end of the third guide part is connected with the first sealing door, the other end is connected with the second joint part, and the third guide part can move on the second joint part in a direction perpendicular to the partition plate; the seventh driving part is arranged on the second joint part and connected with the first sealing door; and / or, The sixth driving part comprises a cylinder, a piston rod of the cylinder is connected with the second joint part; or the sixth driving part comprises a slide table cylinder, a slide table of the slide table cylinder is connected with the second joint part; or the sixth driving part comprises a motor and a screw rod connected with an output end of the motor, the screw rod of the sixth driving part is in screw transmission with the second joint part. The seventh driving part comprises a motor and a screw rod connected with an output end of the motor, the screw rod of the seventh driving part is in screw transmission with the first sealing door.

10. The perfusion system of claim 1, wherein, The third movement mechanism comprises a grabbing assembly and a conveying assembly, the grabbing assembly is connected with the conveying assembly; the conveying assembly is used for driving the grabbing assembly to transfer between the first sub-cavity and the sub-cavity, so that the grabbing assembly can take and place the mold at the first mold transfer position and the second mold transfer position.

11. The perfusion system of claim 10, wherein, The grabbing assembly comprises a movable plate, a ninth driving part, a tenth driving part and a clamping part; the ninth driving part is connected with the conveying assembly and also connected with the movable plate, and is used for driving the movable plate to make reciprocating linear motion in a third direction; the tenth driving part is connected with the movable plate, the clamping part is connected with the tenth driving part and comprises oppositely arranged first clamping jaws and second clamping jaws, the first clamping jaws and the second clamping jaws make reciprocating linear motion in a direction parallel to the movable plate under the driving of the tenth driving part, so that the first clamping jaws and the second clamping jaws approach each other to grab the mold or move away from each other to release the mold.

12. The perfusion system of claim 11, wherein, The grabbing assembly further comprises a fourth guide part, the fourth guide part is connected with the conveying assembly and extends in the third direction, and the movable plate is movably connected on the fourth guide part; the ninth driving part comprises a motor and a screw rod connected with an output end of the motor; the movable plate is sleeved on the screw rod of the ninth driving part and is in screw transmission with the screw rod of the ninth driving part.

13. The perfusion system of claim 11, wherein, The tenth driving part comprises a motor and a screw rod connected with an output end of the motor, the screw rod of the tenth driving part comprises an axially connected first segment and a second segment, and the external thread on the first segment is opposite in rotation direction to the external thread on the second segment; the grabbing assembly further comprises a fifth guide part, the fifth guide part is arranged on the movable plate and is arranged in parallel with the screw rod of the tenth driving part; the clamping part further comprises a first connecting block and a second connecting block, the first connecting block and the second connecting block are respectively slidably connected with the fifth guide part and are used for moving along the fifth guide part, the first connecting block is sleeved on the first segment and is in screw transmission with the first segment, and the second connecting block is sleeved on the second segment and is in screw transmission with the second segment; the first clamping jaw is connected with the first connecting block, and the second clamping jaw is connected with the second connecting block.

14. The perfusion system of claim 10, wherein, The conveying assembly comprises a third joint part and an eleventh driving part; the third joint part is connected with the grabbing assembly; the eleventh driving part is connected with the third joint part and is used for driving the third joint part to rotate around a third axis line, so that the grabbing assembly is transferred between the second sub-cavity and the first sub-cavity; the third axis line extends along the third direction.

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