Integrated portable curing device and using method thereof

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of curing devices, and particularly relates to an integrated portable curing device and a using method thereof.The integrated portable curing device comprises a curing platform, a pressurizing panel and a replaceable mold; the pressurizing panel and the curing platform are connected and matched to form a curing area, and the replaceable mold is mounted in the curing area in the curing platform; a plurality of heating units and temperature control sensors are arranged in different areas around the curing platform; the curing platform can be electrically heated or heated by oil, is externally connected with an intelligent temperature controller, is uniform in temperature, synchronous in measurement and control and capable of being recorded, adopts the sealing strip and the silica gel film to replace a vacuum bag, realizes sealing and vacuum, is convenient to operate, is high in practicability and is suitable for large-scale popularization and application. And the device can be repeatedly used and is convenient to replace. The operation procedure of vacuum bag packaging is reduced, consumption of auxiliary materials such as vacuum bags and putty strips is reduced, and the manufacturing cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of curing devices, and in particular relates to an integrated portable curing device and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of science and technology and the rapid development of various industries such as aerospace, transportation, and new energy, composite materials are gradually becoming key materials in many fields due to their unique performance advantages, such as high strength, high stiffness, low density, and good fatigue resistance and corrosion resistance. The application trend continues to grow. Composite material manufacturing requires equipment such as curing furnaces and autoclaves specifically used to heat and cure composite materials. The curing furnaces, autoclaves and other equipment commonly used for composite materials are costly, energy-intensive, and have complex supporting facilities and high site requirements. However, small enterprises, laboratories and other fields are small in scale, with limited sites and supporting facilities. It is difficult to invest a lot of resources to realize the matching of large-scale composite material manufacturing equipment, which affects the technical research and application expansion of composite materials. There is an urgent need for a low-cost, small, integrated composite material manufacturing device. Summary of the invention

[0003] Purpose of the invention: To provide an integrated portable curing device and a method of using the same to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] Technical solution: An integrated portable curing device, the curing device comprising: a curing platform, a pressurizing panel and a replaceable mold;

[0005] The pressurizing panel is connected to the curing platform and cooperates to form a curing area, and the replaceable mold is installed in the curing area in the curing platform;

[0006] Several heating units and temperature control sensors are arranged in different areas around the curing platform;

[0007] The pressurized panel is composed of a metal upper panel, an annular sealing strip, a sealing pressure plate, a silicone airbag and a pressurized interface.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the heating unit and the temperature control sensor are externally connected to an intelligent temperature controller.

[0009] In a further embodiment, the silicone airbag is installed in the metal upper panel, the sealing pressure plate is installed on the inner four sides of the metal upper panel, the annular sealing strip is installed on the metal upper panel and is located on the inner side of the sealing pressure plate, and the charging interface is installed on the metal upper panel and is connected to the silicone airbag to inject air into the silicone airbag.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the curing platform and the pressurizing panel are connected via a hinge, and both the curing platform and the pressurizing panel are provided with mutually cooperating compression locks.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the replaceable mold is provided with parts, the curing platform is provided with a slot and a positioning hole, the replaceable mold is located in the slot, the positioning hole is provided with a positioning pin, and hanging rings are provided on both sides of the curing platform to position and fix the replaceable mold.

[0012] In a further embodiment, vacuum nozzles connected to the internal curing area are provided on both sides of the curing platform, and a vacuum gauge is provided on the vacuum nozzles.

[0013] A method for using an integrated portable curing device is implemented using the above-mentioned integrated portable curing device, and specifically comprises the following steps:

[0014] Step 1, clean the replaceable mold and apply a release agent;

[0015] Step 2: Place the replaceable mold on the curing platform, position it using the lifting ring and positioning pins, and lay out the parts;

[0016] Step 3: vacuum compaction as required. During vacuum compaction, the silicone airbag replaces the vacuum bag to form vacuum pre-compaction on the pre-laid parts;

[0017] Step 4: After the parts are placed, close the pressure panel and lock the buckle;

[0018] Step 5: Connect an external intelligent temperature control controller, connect the temperature sensor's dual wire and the heating unit, and connect the pressure cover plate inflation nozzle;

[0019] Step 6: Evacuate the air through the vacuum nozzle and monitor and record with a digital vacuum meter;

[0020] Step 7: Pressurize to 0.3-0.6Mpa through the pressure cover inflation nozzle;

[0021] Step 8: Heat the curing platform according to the curing parameters, measure and control synchronously, and record the curing curve throughout the process;

[0022] Step 9: Cool down, release pressure, and complete curing;

[0023] Step 10: Unlock, open the mold, and demould.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] 1. Simple structure, easy to manufacture and use.

[0026] 2. The curing platform can be electrically heated or oil heated, with an external intelligent temperature controller, uniform temperature, synchronous measurement and control, and can be recorded

[0027] 3. The integrated portable curing device can realize the integration of vacuum, heating and pressurization functions, replace the curing furnace and autoclave, and realize vacuum compaction, oven curing and hot pressing curing of composite parts.

[0028] 4. Use sealing strips and silicone films to replace vacuum bags to achieve sealing and vacuum, which is easy to operate, reusable and easy to replace. Reduce the operating procedures of vacuum bag packaging, reduce the consumption of auxiliary materials such as vacuum bags and putty strips, and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0029] 5. The curing platform and the parts mold adopt a split structure design, which is easy to combine and match, has a wide range of application scenarios, is easy to quickly replace, mass produce, and has high production efficiency;

[0030] 6. The integrated portable curing device is compact, flexible and portable, and can be used in a wide range of scenarios. It can replace curing furnaces and autoclaves, with low equipment investment and low energy consumption.

[0031] 7. It is particularly suitable for small enterprises, small batch composite parts trial production, laboratory-level flat test pieces, small parts manufacturing and other fields. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 It is an axonometric view of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0036] Figure numerals: curing platform 1, pressurizing surface 2, upper panel 2.1, sealing strip 2.2, sealing pressure plate 2.3, silicone airbag 2.4, 3 hinge 3, clamping lock 4, vacuum gauge 6, inflation nozzle 7, heating unit 8, temperature sensor 9, intelligent temperature control box 10, part mold 20, part 30. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] Embodiment 1:

[0039] An integrated portable curing device comprising: a curing platform, a pressurized panel and a replaceable mold;

[0040] In one embodiment, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the pressurized panel is connected to the curing platform and cooperates to form a curing area, and the replaceable mold is installed in the curing area in the curing platform;

[0041] Several heating units and temperature control sensors are arranged in different areas around the curing platform;

[0042] The pressurized panel is composed of a metal upper panel, an annular sealing strip, a sealing pressure plate, a silicone airbag and a pressurized interface.

[0043] In one embodiment, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the heating unit and the temperature control sensor are externally connected to an intelligent temperature controller, which controls electric heating or oil heating to ensure uniform temperature and synchronous measurement and control, and can record the curing curve throughout the process.

[0044] In one embodiment, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the silicone airbag is installed in the metal upper panel, the sealing pressure plate is installed on the inner four sides of the metal upper panel, the annular sealing strip is installed on the metal upper panel and is located on the inner side of the sealing pressure plate, and the charging interface is installed on the metal upper panel and is connected to the silicone airbag to inject air into the silicone airbag.

[0045] In one embodiment, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the curing platform and the pressurizing panel are connected by a hinge to facilitate opening and closing of the pressurizing panel, and both the curing platform and the pressurizing panel are provided with mutually cooperating compression locks to enable inflation and pressurization.

[0046] In one embodiment, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the replaceable mold is provided with parts, the curing platform is provided with a slot and a positioning hole, the replaceable mold is located in the slot, a positioning pin is provided in the positioning hole, and hanging rings are provided on both sides of the curing platform to position and fix the replaceable mold.

[0047] In one embodiment, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, vacuum nozzles connected to the internal curing area are provided on both sides of the curing platform, and a vacuum gauge is provided on the vacuum nozzle to record the entire process.

[0048] Embodiment 2:

[0049] A method for using an integrated portable curing device is implemented using the above-mentioned integrated portable curing device, and specifically comprises the following steps:

[0050] Step 1, clean the replaceable mold and apply a release agent;

[0051] Step 2: Place the replaceable mold on the curing platform, position it using the lifting ring and positioning pins, and lay out the parts;

[0052] Step 3: vacuum compaction as required. During vacuum compaction, the silicone airbag replaces the vacuum bag to form vacuum pre-compaction on the pre-laid parts;

[0053] Step 4: After the parts are placed, close the pressure panel and lock the buckle;

[0054] Step 5: Connect an external intelligent temperature control controller, connect the temperature sensor's dual wire and the heating unit, and connect the pressure cover plate inflation nozzle;

[0055] Step 6: Evacuate the air through the vacuum nozzle and monitor and record with a digital vacuum meter;

[0056] Step 7: Pressurize to 0.3-0.6Mpa through the pressure cover inflation nozzle;

[0057] Step 8: Heat the curing platform according to the curing parameters, measure and control synchronously, and record the curing curve throughout the process;

[0058] Step 9: Cool down, release pressure, and complete curing;

[0059] Step 10: Unlock, open the mold, and demould.

[0060] In one embodiment, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, 6. Close the pressurized panel, and through the annular sealing strip, a sealed space is formed between the pressurized panel and the curing platform, which can be vacuumed and compacted. The silicone airbag can replace the vacuum bag and apply curing pressure to the composite parts by inflating and pressurizing.

[0061] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. An integrated portable curing device, characterized in that: The curing device comprises: a curing platform, a pressurizing panel and a replaceable mold; The pressurizing panel is connected to the curing platform and cooperates to form a curing area, and the replaceable mold is installed in the curing area in the curing platform; Several heating units and temperature control sensors are arranged in different areas around the curing platform; The pressurized panel is composed of a metal upper panel, an annular sealing strip, a sealing pressure plate, a silicone airbag and a pressurized interface.

2. The integrated portable curing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating unit and the temperature control sensor are externally connected to an intelligent temperature controller.

3. The integrated portable curing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The silicone airbag is installed in the metal upper panel, the sealing pressure plate is installed on the inner four sides of the metal upper panel, the annular sealing strip is installed on the metal upper panel and is located on the inner side of the sealing pressure plate, and the charging interface is installed on the metal upper panel and is connected to the silicone airbag to inject air into the silicone airbag.

4. The integrated portable curing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The curing platform and the pressurizing panel are connected via a hinge, and both the curing platform and the pressurizing panel are provided with mutually cooperating compression locks.

5. The integrated portable curing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The replaceable mold is provided with parts, the curing platform is provided with a slot and a positioning hole, the replaceable mold is located in the slot, a positioning pin is provided in the positioning hole, and hanging rings are provided on both sides of the curing platform to position and fix the replaceable mold.

6. The integrated portable curing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Vacuum nozzles connected to the internal curing area are arranged on both sides of the curing platform, and a vacuum gauge is arranged on the vacuum nozzles.

7. A method for using an integrated portable curing device, characterized in that: The method is implemented by using an integrated portable curing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, and specifically comprises the following steps: Step 1, clean the replaceable mold and apply a release agent; Step 2: Place the replaceable mold on the curing platform, position it using the lifting ring and positioning pins, and lay out the parts; Step 3: vacuum compaction as required. During vacuum compaction, the silicone airbag replaces the vacuum bag to form vacuum pre-compaction on the pre-laid parts; Step 4: After the parts are placed, close the pressure panel and lock the buckle; Step 5: Connect an external intelligent temperature control controller, connect the temperature sensor's dual wire and the heating unit, and connect the pressure cover plate inflation nozzle; Step 6: Evacuate the air through the vacuum nozzle and monitor and record with a digital vacuum meter; Step 7: Pressurize to 0.3-0.6Mpa through the pressure cover inflation nozzle; Step 8: Heat the curing platform according to the curing parameters, measure and control synchronously, and record the curing curve throughout the process; Step 9: Cool down, release pressure, and complete curing; Step 10: Unlock, open the mold, and demould.

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