A compound machine

Abstract

The present application discloses a compound machine, including a heating device. The heating device includes a heating plate group and a local cooling component. Among them, one side of the heating plate group includes a heating surface, and the heating surface is used to perform compound heating on the product. The local cooling component is arranged on the other side of the heating plate group opposite to the heating surface, and is arranged corresponding to the edge of the heating plate group. According to the compound machine of the present application, the temperature is adjusted by the local cooling component arranged in the vacant area at the edge of the heating plate group, thereby achieving homogenization and uniformity of the temperature of the compound machine and eliminating unfavorable heat accumulation. Through the flexible combination of the local cooling components, the adjustment of different heating widths is achieved, which effectively improves the production flexibility of the compound machine, ensures the overall uniformity of the plate and the quality of the product edge, and comprehensively improves the quality of the composite product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of continuous fiber composite materials, and in particular to a composite machine. Background Art

[0002] In the production of continuous fiber composites, especially continuous fiber thermoplastic reinforced solid panels and sandwich panels, existing composite machines have a problem with the width of the product changing during processing. This causes the edges of the composite machine to be left empty when heating, preventing heat from being carried away. This causes heat accumulation and seriously affects the thickness uniformity and edge texture of the product.

[0003] Therefore, a multifunction machine is needed to at least partially solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The Summary of the Invention introduces a series of simplified concepts that will be further described in the Detailed Description of the Invention. The Summary of the Invention of this application is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above problems, the present application provides a compound machine, including a heating device, wherein the heating device includes:

[0006] A heating plate group, one side of which includes a heating surface for composite heating of the product; and

[0007] A local cooling component is provided on the other side of the heating plate group opposite to the heating surface and corresponding to the edge of the heating plate group.

[0008] Optionally, the local cooling assembly includes at least one cooling unit and a refrigerant inlet pipe and a refrigerant exhaust pipe connected to the at least one cooling unit, wherein the cooling unit includes:

[0009] a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body comprising at least two passages extending from the first end to the second end, the at least two passages being spaced apart within the body;

[0010] a connecting member, the connecting member being provided at the first end of the main body, the at least two passages being connected via the connecting member;

[0011] a refrigerant inlet, the refrigerant inlet being disposed at the second end and communicating with one of the at least two passages; and

[0012] A refrigerant discharge port is provided at the second end and is connected to the other of the at least two passages.

[0013] Optionally, the cooling unit further includes a detachable joint, which is detachably provided at the second end of the main body, and the detachable joint connects the refrigerant outlet of the cooling unit with the refrigerant inlet of another cooling unit.

[0014] Optionally, the detachable joint is a flexible elbow.

[0015] Optionally, the refrigerant inlet pipe and the refrigerant exhaust pipe are respectively connected to different cooling units.

[0016] Optionally, the refrigerant inlet pipe and the refrigerant exhaust pipe are connected to different cooling units via a refrigerant connecting pipe, and the refrigerant connecting pipe is provided with a valve or an electromagnetic control switch.

[0017] Optionally, the compound machine includes an upper heating mechanism and a lower heating mechanism, wherein the upper heating mechanism and / or the lower heating mechanism includes the heating device.

[0018] Optionally, the cooling unit further comprises a temperature detection device, and the temperature detection device is arranged in the main body near the passage.

[0019] Optionally, the connector is an elbow connector.

[0020] Optionally, the connector is connected to the main body via a male and female plug connector, wherein the connector is provided with a male plug connector and the main body is provided with a female plug connector, or

[0021] The connector is provided with a female plug connector, and the main body is provided with a male plug connector.

[0022] The composite machine of this application utilizes localized cooling components located in the margins of the heating plate assembly to achieve temperature regulation, achieving uniform and even temperature control within the composite machine and eliminating undesirable heat buildup. The flexible combination of localized cooling components allows for adjustment to varying heating widths, effectively enhancing the flexibility of the composite machine's production, ensuring overall plate uniformity and product edge quality, and comprehensively improving the quality of the composite product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The following drawings of the present application are used as part of the present application for understanding the present application. The drawings show embodiments of the present application and their descriptions, which are used to explain the principle of the present application.

[0024] In the attached figure:

[0025] Figure 1is a schematic diagram of the upper heating mechanism of the compound machine according to the present application;

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a compound machine according to the present application;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a local cooling assembly according to the present application;

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a local cooling assembly according to the present application;

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a third embodiment of a local cooling assembly according to the present application;

[0030] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of male and female plug connectors according to this application

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] 100: Compound machine 101: Heating rack 102: Heating plate assembly

[0033] 103: Local cooling assembly 104: Upper heating mechanism 105: Heating surface

[0034] 106: Lower heating mechanism 110: Cooling unit 111: Main body

[0035] 112: First end 113: Second end 114: Passage

[0036] 115: Connector 116: Refrigerant inlet pipe 117: Refrigerant exhaust pipe

[0037] 118: Detachable joint 119: Refrigerant connecting pipe 120: Valve

[0038] 121: Electromagnetic control switch 122: Temperature detection device 123: Male connector

[0039] 124: Female plug connector DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In the following description, a large number of specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present application. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present application can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other examples, some technical features well known in the art are not described in order to avoid confusion with the present application.

[0041] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should also be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0042] Ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this application are merely identifiers and do not convey any other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" does not by itself imply the existence of a "second component," nor does the term "second component" by itself imply the existence of a "first component." It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not limiting.

[0043] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present application discloses a multifunction device 100. The multifunction device 100 includes a heating device, which includes a heating plate assembly 102 and a local cooling assembly 103. One side of the heating plate assembly 102 includes a heating surface 105, which is used to perform complex heating on a product. The local cooling assembly 103 is disposed on the other side of the heating plate assembly 102, opposite the heating surface 105, and is positioned corresponding to the edge of the heating plate assembly 102.

[0045] The MFP 100 of the present application utilizes localized cooling assemblies 103 disposed in the margins of the heating plate assembly 102 to achieve temperature regulation, achieving uniform and even temperature throughout the MFP 100 and eliminating undesirable heat accumulation. The flexible combination of localized cooling assemblies 103 allows for adjustment to varying heating widths, effectively enhancing the production flexibility of the MFP 100, ensuring overall plate uniformity and product edge quality, and comprehensively improving the quality of the composite product.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, the multifunction machine 100 according to the present application includes an upper heating mechanism 104 and a lower heating mechanism 106. The upper heating mechanism 104 and / or the lower heating mechanism 106 include a heating device.

[0047] like Figure 1The upper heating mechanism and the heating device further include a heating frame 101. The heating frame 101 supports the heating plate group, and the local cooling assembly 103 is arranged between the heating plate group 102 and the heating frame 101.

[0048] Preferably, the local cooling assembly 103 of the heating device includes at least one cooling unit 110 and a refrigerant inlet pipe 116 and a refrigerant exhaust pipe 117 connected to the at least one cooling unit 110 .

[0049] The cooling unit 110 includes a main body 111 , a connector 115 , a refrigerant inlet, and a refrigerant outlet.

[0050] The main body 111 has a first end 112 and a second end 113 opposite the first end 112. The main body 111 includes at least two passages 114 extending from the first end 112 to the second end 113. The at least two passages 114 are spaced apart within the main body 111. A connector 115 is disposed at the first end 112 of the main body 111, and the at least two passages 114 are interconnected via the connector 115. A refrigerant inlet is disposed at the second end 113 and is interconnected with one of the at least two passages 114. A refrigerant outlet is disposed at the second end 113 and is interconnected with the other of the at least two passages 114.

[0051] Preferably, the connector 115 is an elbow connector 115. Figure 6 As shown, the connector 115 is connected to the main body 111 via male and female plug connectors. In one embodiment, the connector 115 is provided with a male plug connector 123, and the main body 111 is provided with a female plug connector 124. In an alternative embodiment, the connector 115 is provided with a female plug connector 124, and the main body 111 is provided with a male plug connector 123.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, in the first embodiment of the local cooling assembly according to the present application, two cooling units 110 are included. Preferably, the cooling unit 110 also includes a detachable joint 118. The detachable joint 118 is detachably provided at the second end 113 of the main body 111, and the detachable joint 118 connects the refrigerant outlet of the cooling unit 110 with the refrigerant inlet of another cooling unit 110. The two cooling units 110 are connected together at the second end 113 by the detachable joint 118. In this embodiment, the detachable joint 118 is a flexible elbow. Among them, the local cooling assembly 103 may also include at least two cooling units 110, and the multiple cooling units 110 are connected together by the detachable joint 118.

[0053] In this embodiment, refrigerant inlet pipe 116 is connected to the refrigerant inlet of one of the two cooling units 110, and refrigerant exhaust pipe 117 is connected to the refrigerant exhaust port of the other of the two cooling units 110. The refrigerant inlet is connected to refrigerant inlet pipe 116 via refrigerant connecting pipe 119, and the refrigerant exhaust port is connected to refrigerant exhaust pipe 117 via refrigerant connecting pipe 119. In other words, refrigerant inlet pipe 116 and refrigerant exhaust pipe 117 are respectively connected to different cooling units 110, preferably, respectively connected to the cooling units 110 located at both ends.

[0054] The cooling units 110 of this embodiment are connected via removable joints 118, facilitating mass production and easy assembly and disassembly. By freely combining single or multiple cooling units 110, cooling components can be added or removed based on the width of the product being manufactured, ensuring that heat outside the required width is effectively removed, maintaining temperature uniformity across the entire hot plate, and ensuring consistent sandwich panel thickness and a good surface texture on the solid panel.

[0055] refer to Figure 4 In the second embodiment of the local cooling assembly according to the present application, the second embodiment has a similar structure and / or configuration to the first embodiment, except for the connection between the refrigerant inlet pipe and the refrigerant exhaust pipe. Therefore, elements having substantially the same functions as those in the first embodiment will be numbered the same and will not be described and / or illustrated in detail for the sake of brevity.

[0056] This embodiment shows two cooling units, and the refrigerant inlet of each cooling unit is connected to the refrigerant inlet pipe 116 through a refrigerant connecting pipe 119, and the refrigerant outlet is connected to the refrigerant exhaust pipe 117 through a refrigerant connecting pipe 119. Preferably, the refrigerant connecting pipe 119 is provided with a valve 120.

[0057] In this embodiment, multiple cooling units can be installed at once based on the effective width of the equipment, allowing for unlimited cooling units to be added, providing flexibility and avoiding multiple disassembly and assembly, enabling better process data recording. Valve 120 switches the refrigerant in main body 111, enabling flow control and precise temperature regulation. This allows for more precise control and localized gradient temperature regulation, enabling more efficient and flexible product width matching.

[0058] refer to Figure 5, shows a third embodiment of the local cooling assembly according to the present application. Except for the refrigerant connecting pipe, the third embodiment has a similar structure and / or construction to the first and second embodiments. Two cooling units are shown in this embodiment, and the refrigerant inlet of each cooling unit is connected to the refrigerant inlet pipe 116 through the refrigerant connecting pipe 119, and the refrigerant outlet is connected to the refrigerant exhaust pipe 117 through the refrigerant connecting pipe 119. Preferably, the refrigerant connecting pipe 119 is provided with an electromagnetic control switch 121. The local cooling assembly also includes a temperature detection device 122 and a signal feedback control system. The temperature detection device 122 is arranged in the main body 111 near the passage 114.

[0059] The refrigerant in the main body 111 is switched on and off by the electromagnetic control switch 121. The cooling system temperature gradient can be set according to actual temperature requirements. PLC control precisely controls the solenoid valve flow rate, achieving high-precision temperature control and achieving uniform temperature across the heating zone, thereby ensuring product quality. Each group incorporates inlet and outlet temperature detection and a signal feedback control system. Through logical calculations, the electromagnetic control switch 121 is automatically adjusted to open and close, achieving precise flow control and temperature regulation.

[0060] The processes and steps described in all the preferred embodiments above are merely examples. Unless adverse effects occur, various processing operations may be performed in a different order from the above process. The order of the steps in the above process may also be increased, combined, or deleted according to actual needs.

[0061] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art in the art of this application. The terms used herein are merely for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit this application. Features described herein in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable in the other embodiment or is otherwise indicated.

[0062] The present application has been illustrated through the above-mentioned embodiments, but it should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are only for the purpose of example and explanation, and the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. According to the teachings of the present application, more variations and modifications can be made, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present application.

Claims

1. A composite machine, characterized in that: A heating device is included, wherein the heating device includes: A heating plate group, one side of which includes a heating surface for composite heating of the product; and A local cooling component is provided on the other side of the heating plate group opposite to the heating surface and corresponding to the edge of the heating plate group.

2. The multifunction device according to claim 1, wherein: The local cooling assembly includes at least one cooling unit and a refrigerant inlet pipe and a refrigerant exhaust pipe connected to the at least one cooling unit, wherein the cooling unit includes: a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body comprising at least two passages extending from the first end to the second end, the at least two passages being spaced apart within the body; a connecting member, the connecting member being provided at the first end of the main body, the at least two passages being connected via the connecting member; a refrigerant inlet, the refrigerant inlet being disposed at the second end and communicating with one of the at least two passages; and A refrigerant discharge port is provided at the second end and is connected to the other of the at least two passages.

3. The multifunction device according to claim 2, wherein: The cooling unit further includes a detachable joint, which is detachably provided at the second end of the main body and connects the refrigerant outlet of the cooling unit with the refrigerant inlet of another cooling unit.

4. The multifunction device according to claim 3, wherein: The detachable joint is a flexible elbow.

5. The multifunction device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein: The refrigerant inlet pipe and the refrigerant exhaust pipe are respectively connected to different cooling units.

6. The multifunction device according to claim 5, wherein: The refrigerant inlet pipe and the refrigerant exhaust pipe are connected to different cooling units through refrigerant connecting pipes, and the refrigerant connecting pipes are provided with valves or electromagnetic control switches.

7. The multifunction device according to claim 1, wherein: The compound machine includes an upper heating mechanism and a lower heating mechanism, wherein the upper heating mechanism and / or the lower heating mechanism includes the heating device.

8. The multifunction device according to claim 6, wherein: The cooling unit further includes a temperature detection device, which is disposed in the main body near the passage.

9. The multifunction device according to claim 2, wherein: The connecting piece is an elbow connecting piece.

10. The multifunction device according to claim 9, wherein: The connector is connected to the main body via a male and female plug connector, wherein the connector is provided with a male plug connector and the main body is provided with a female plug connector, or The connector is provided with a female plug connector, and the main body is provided with a male plug connector.

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