Notebook computer shell integrated forming system

Abstract

A multi-cavity mold assembly, a layered injection molding unit, a frequency conversion cooling system, an intelligent temperature control system and a control system are arranged, the multi-cavity mold assembly comprises a plurality of independent cavities, the cavities are formed in different areas of a mold respectively, and the cavities are controlled to be opened and closed through a hydraulic driving device; the layered injection molding unit is arranged above the mold assembly; the variable-frequency cooling system is located around the mold assembly and used for adjusting the cooling flow speed of each area; the intelligent temperature control system is arranged at a key position in the mold assembly and comprises a multi-point temperature sensor and a temperature adjusting module, and each temperature sensor is mounted near the cavity; and the control system is electrically connected with the layered injection molding unit, the cooling system and the temperature control system. Thus, through cooperation of the multi-cavity mold, the layered injection molding unit and the intelligent cooling and temperature control system, high-precision integral forming is achieved, the structural strength and the heat dissipation performance of the shell are improved, and meanwhile the cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of electronic equipment manufacturing, and in particular to an integrated forming system for a notebook computer shell. Background Art

[0002] At present, the manufacturing technology of laptop computer shells mostly adopts multiple processing and assembly processes of metal materials. Traditional manufacturing methods often have problems such as cumbersome manufacturing process, low production efficiency, and insufficient product consistency. Especially in the assembly interface and connection gap, the traditional process is prone to cause tiny gaps in the shell, which not only affects the overall strength, but also has an adverse effect on the appearance. In addition, problems such as heat dissipation and high cost have not been well solved in the prior art, especially in the context of increasing lightweight and high-strength requirements. The existing one-piece molding method also has defects such as complex manufacturing process, uneven cooling, and low material utilization. Therefore, the market needs a new one-piece molding system to achieve a laptop computer shell that is efficient, environmentally friendly, has good heat dissipation and consistent appearance. Summary of the invention

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an integrated forming system for a laptop computer shell to overcome the problems of poor overall forming accuracy, poor structural strength and poor heat dissipation performance of the laptop computer shell in the prior art.

[0004] A laptop computer shell integrated molding system includes a multi-cavity mold assembly, a layered injection molding unit, a variable frequency cooling system, an intelligent temperature control system and a control system, wherein the multi-cavity mold assembly includes a plurality of independent cavities, each of which is respectively arranged in a different area of ​​the mold, and each of the cavities is controlled to open and close by a hydraulic drive device; the layered injection molding unit is arranged above the mold assembly, and includes a plurality of nozzles, and the positions of the nozzles correspond to the cavities of the mold assembly; the variable frequency cooling system is located around the mold assembly, and includes a cooling pipe and a variable frequency controller connected to the cooling pipe, and the cooling pipe is distributed along different areas of the mold assembly for adjusting the cooling flow rate of each area; the intelligent temperature control system is arranged at a key position inside the mold assembly, and includes a multi-point temperature sensor and a temperature adjustment module, and each of the temperature sensors is respectively installed near the cavity; the control system is electrically connected to the layered injection molding unit, the cooling system and the temperature control system.

[0005] In one embodiment, the multi-cavity mold assembly includes an upper mold and a lower mold, a plurality of independent cavities are formed between the upper mold and the lower mold, and the thickness of each cavity is controlled by an independent hydraulic drive device.

[0006] In one embodiment, a hydraulic sealing ring is provided between the upper mold and the lower mold of the multi-cavity mold assembly, and the hydraulic sealing ring surrounds each of the cavities.

[0007] In one embodiment, the layered injection molding unit comprises a plurality of injection molding nozzles, and the nozzles are arranged above the cavity of the mold assembly.

[0008] In one of the embodiments, the nozzle is connected to a support frame of the layered injection molding unit, the support frame is fixed above the mold assembly, and the nozzle spacing is arranged according to the spacing of the cavity.

[0009] In one embodiment, the variable frequency cooling system includes a cooling compressor and cooling pipes, the cooling pipes are arranged along different areas of the mold assembly, each of the cooling pipes is provided with a cooling outlet, and the spacing of the cooling outlets is determined according to the cavity distribution of the mold assembly.

[0010] In one of the embodiments, the exterior of the cooling pipe is coated with a high-efficiency heat dissipation material, the cooling pipe is distributed in a heat concentration area of ​​the mold assembly, and the frequency conversion controller is connected to the cooling compressor to adjust the cooling flow rate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the intelligent temperature control system includes a plurality of temperature sensors, wherein the temperature sensors are installed near the cavity in the mold assembly to monitor temperature changes in the cavity area, and the temperature regulating module is connected to the temperature sensors.

[0012] In one embodiment, the control system includes a central controller and a regional control module, the central controller is communicatively connected to the injection molding unit, the cooling system and the temperature control system, and the regional control module is respectively connected to the nozzle, cooling pipe and temperature adjustment module of the layered injection molding unit.

[0013] Beneficial effects of the present invention: The integrated forming system of the laptop computer shell designed by the present scheme is provided with a multi-cavity mold assembly, a layered injection molding unit, a variable frequency cooling system, an intelligent temperature control system and a control system. The multi-cavity mold assembly includes a plurality of independent cavities, each of which is respectively arranged in different areas of the mold, and each cavity is controlled to open and close by a hydraulic drive device; the layered injection molding unit is arranged above the mold assembly, and includes a plurality of nozzles, and the positions of the nozzles correspond to the cavities of the mold assembly; the variable frequency cooling system is located around the mold assembly, and includes a variable frequency controller connected with the cooling pipeline and the cooling pipeline is distributed along different areas of the mold assembly for adjusting the cooling flow rate of each area; the intelligent temperature control system is arranged at a key position inside the mold assembly, and includes a multi-point temperature sensor and a temperature adjustment module, and each temperature sensor is respectively installed near the cavity; the control system is electrically connected to the layered injection molding unit, the cooling system and the temperature control system. In this way, through the cooperation between the multi-cavity mold, the layered injection molding unit, the intelligent cooling and the temperature control system, high-precision integral forming is achieved, the structural strength and heat dissipation performance of the shell are improved, and the cost is reduced at the same time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments are briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a notebook computer housing integrated molding system from one perspective according to an embodiment;

[0016] Figure 2 The schematic diagram is a structural diagram of another perspective of the integrated forming system of a notebook computer housing according to one embodiment.

[0017] Reference numerals:

[0018] 10. Laptop shell integrated molding system; 100. Mold assembly; 200. Layered injection molding unit; 300. Variable frequency cooling system; 400. Intelligent temperature control system; 500. Control system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thoroughly understood.

[0020] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0022] Existing notebook computer shell manufacturing technologies mostly use multiple processing and assembly processes of metal materials. Traditional manufacturing methods often have problems such as complicated manufacturing process, low production efficiency, and insufficient product consistency. Especially in the assembly interface and connection gap, traditional processes are prone to cause tiny gaps in the shell, which not only affects the overall strength, but also has an adverse effect on the appearance. In addition, problems such as heat dissipation and high cost have not been well solved in the existing technology. Especially in the context of increasing requirements for lightweight and high strength, the existing one-piece molding method also has defects such as complex manufacturing process, uneven cooling, and low material utilization.

[0023] This embodiment provides a laptop computer housing one-piece molding system, which overcomes the problems in the prior art. By setting up components such as a layered injection molding structure, a multi-cavity mold, a variable frequency cooling system, and an intelligent temperature control system, the system of the present invention can effectively improve production efficiency, reduce production costs, and enhance the structural strength, heat dissipation performance, and appearance consistency of the housing.

[0024] Please also read Figure 1 , Figure 2, which is a laptop computer shell integrated molding system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising a multi-cavity mold assembly 100, a layered injection molding unit 200, a variable frequency cooling system 300, an intelligent temperature control system 400 and a control system 500, wherein the multi-cavity mold assembly 100 comprises a plurality of independent cavities, each of which is respectively arranged in a different area of ​​the mold, and each cavity is controlled to open and close by a hydraulic drive device; the layered injection molding unit 200 is arranged above the mold assembly 100, and comprises a plurality of nozzles, and the positions of the nozzles correspond to the cavities of the mold assembly 100; the variable frequency cooling system 300 is located around the mold assembly 100, and comprises a cooling pipe and a variable frequency controller connected to the cooling pipe, and the cooling pipe is distributed along different areas of the mold assembly 100 for adjusting the cooling flow rate of each area; the intelligent temperature control system 400 is arranged at a key position inside the mold assembly 100, and comprises a multi-point temperature sensor and a temperature adjustment module, and each temperature sensor is respectively installed near the cavity; the control system 500 is electrically connected to the layered injection molding unit 200, the cooling system 300 and the temperature control system 400. In the implementation process of this embodiment, the multi-cavity mold assembly 100 (upper mold and lower mold) is assembled on the main machine bed, and the thickness adjustment of each cavity is controlled by a hydraulic device. The layered injection molding unit 200 is fixed above the mold assembly 100, and each nozzle is aligned with the injection position corresponding to the mold cavity. The cooling pipe is arranged along the mold and connected to the variable frequency cooling controller to achieve cooling adjustment in different areas. Each temperature sensor is installed near the cavity and connected to the temperature adjustment module to monitor the temperature. The control system 500 connects all system components to achieve overall control. Through the cooperation of the multi-cavity mold and the layered injection molding unit 200, the thickness and texture of the shell can be accurately controlled. The cooling system 300 and the temperature control system 400 ensure the stability of molding. The control system 500 provides automated control to improve molding quality and efficiency.

[0025] In some embodiments, the multi-cavity mold assembly 100 includes an upper mold and a lower mold, and multiple independent cavities are formed between the upper mold and the lower mold, and the thickness of each cavity is controlled by an independent hydraulic drive device. The system adopts a multi-cavity mold with a double-mold design, and the upper mold and the lower mold are both provided with multiple independent cavities, and the opening and closing state of each cavity is adjusted by hydraulic drive to control the thickness and strength of different regions. The nozzle in the layered injection molding unit 200 is precisely controlled by the control system 500 to inject multi-layer injection molding materials in different regions to achieve a variety of visual and tactile effects. At the same time, through the cooperation of the multi-cavity mold and the layered injection molding unit 200, the thickness and texture of the shell can be accurately controlled, the cooling system 300 and the temperature control system 400 ensure the stability of molding, and the control system 500 provides automatic control to improve the molding quality and efficiency. In some embodiments, a hydraulic sealing ring is provided between the upper mold and the lower mold of the multi-cavity mold assembly 100, and the hydraulic sealing ring surrounds each cavity. The hydraulic sealing ring can ensure that the pressure inside the cavity is evenly distributed during high-pressure injection molding, prevent leakage, and improve the thickness consistency and structural strength of the molding. In some embodiments, the mold is further provided with a pressure relief device connected to the cavity, which is used to remove air in the cavity during high-pressure injection molding to optimize the molding effect.

[0026] In some embodiments, between the upper and lower molds of the multi-cavity mold, each cavity is equipped with an independent hydraulic drive device, which is distributed in the key area of ​​the mold, and the control system 500 can adjust the drive pressure according to the needs of the cavity. The hydraulic parameters of each cavity can be adjusted according to the design requirements. Through independent hydraulic control, the thickness and shape of each cavity can be adjusted separately, ensuring the molding requirements of different areas and meeting the complex structural design requirements of the shell.

[0027] In some embodiments, the layered injection molding unit 200 includes a plurality of injection nozzles, and the nozzles are arranged along the top of the cavity of the mold assembly 100. In this way, the plurality of nozzles are evenly arranged along the top of the mold, and each nozzle corresponds to the position of the mold cavity. The nozzle is fixed on a support frame, and the support frame is assembled above the mold assembly 100 to ensure the stability of the nozzle. The control system 500 controls the injection molding sequence, pressure and temperature settings of each nozzle to form structural layers with different textures and thicknesses. The precise arrangement and multi-nozzle control of the layered injection molding unit 200 realize multi-level molding in different cavities, improve the mechanical properties and surface effects of the shell, and meet the appearance and functional requirements of the laptop shell.

[0028] In some embodiments, the nozzle is connected to the support frame of the layered injection molding unit 200, the support frame is fixed above the mold assembly 100, and the nozzle spacing is arranged according to the spacing of the cavity. The support frame is fixed above the mold, and each nozzle is installed on the support frame. The nozzle spacing design corresponds to the position of the mold cavity to ensure the accuracy of injection molding. The control system 500 can adjust the pressure and temperature of each nozzle so that the thickness of each layer structure is consistent. The support frame fixes the nozzle position, ensures the accuracy of multi-layer injection molding, improves the stability of the molding structure, and makes the material performance of the inner and outer layers of the shell meet the design requirements.

[0029] In some embodiments, the variable frequency cooling system 300 includes a cooling compressor and a cooling pipe. The cooling pipe is arranged along different areas of the mold assembly 100, and each cooling pipe is provided with a cooling outlet. The spacing of the cooling outlets is determined according to the cavity distribution of the mold assembly 100. After such arrangement, the cooling pipes of the variable frequency cooling system 300 are distributed in different areas of the mold assembly 100, and the flow rate and temperature are adjusted by the variable frequency of the cooling compressor to ensure that the shell is evenly cooled during the molding process. The cooling pipes are arranged around the mold assembly 100, and the pipe spacing is designed according to the mold cavity distribution, and cooling outlets are provided on the pipes, and the cooling compressor is connected to the pipes. The control system 500 adjusts the cooling speed and distribution of the cooling pipes through the variable frequency controller to ensure uniform temperature in the cavity. In this way, the variable frequency cooling system 300 realizes precise control of cooling, avoids warping and deformation during the molding process, and enables the molded parts to have better dimensional accuracy and surface flatness.

[0030] In some embodiments, the outside of the cooling pipe is coated with a high-efficiency heat dissipation material, and the cooling pipe is distributed in the heat concentration area of ​​the mold assembly 100. The frequency conversion controller is connected to the cooling compressor to adjust the cooling flow rate. The frequency conversion controller adjusts the cooling flow rate through temperature data, and the cooling system 300 performs centralized cooling in the high-temperature area to effectively reduce the temperature difference. The cooling pipe is coated with a high-efficiency heat dissipation material on the outer layer to enhance the cooling effect. Through the application of frequency conversion control and high-efficiency heat dissipation materials, the cooling efficiency is improved, ensuring that the temperature of each area in the mold is uniform, and improving the molding quality.

[0031] In some embodiments, the intelligent temperature control system 400 includes a plurality of temperature sensors, which are installed near the cavity in the mold assembly 100 to monitor the temperature changes in the cavity area, and the temperature adjustment module is connected to the temperature sensor. In this way, the intelligent temperature control system 400 relies on multi-point temperature sensors to monitor the mold temperature in real time, adjust the temperature according to the different positions of the mold cavity and the cooling pipe, and ensure that the temperature in each area is balanced. The temperature sensors of the temperature control system 400 are distributed at different positions around the mold cavity to achieve multi-point temperature monitoring. The sensor is connected to the temperature adjustment module, and the temperature in the cavity is dynamically adjusted by real-time monitoring of the temperature data. In this way, multi-point temperature control effectively avoids structural warping or material stress concentration caused by temperature difference, and improves the molding accuracy and consistency of the product.

[0032] In some embodiments, the control system 500 includes a central controller and a regional control module, the central controller is connected to the injection unit, the cooling system 300 and the temperature control system 400, and the regional control module is connected to the nozzle, cooling pipe and temperature adjustment module of the layered injection unit 200 respectively. The central controller of the control system 500 automatically adjusts the injection pressure, cooling flow rate and temperature distribution through communication with the injection unit, the cooling system 300 and the temperature control system 400 to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the shell molding process. At the same time, the system uses recyclable environmentally friendly materials to minimize the impact on the environment. In other embodiments, the central controller of the control system 500 is connected to the layered injection unit 200, the cooling system 300 and the temperature control system 400 respectively through the regional control module. The regional control module independently controls the injection, cooling and temperature control parameters of each region to ensure that each region works independently and does not interfere with each other. The combined use of the central controller and the regional control module realizes the independent control of each region, improves the flexibility and accuracy of the production process, and ensures the high accuracy and consistency of the shell molding.

[0033] In some embodiments, the central controller monitors the injection, cooling and temperature parameters of each area in real time, and automatically adjusts the injection pressure, cooling speed and temperature settings according to the feedback data to maintain a stable environment in the cavity. The real-time monitoring and automatic adjustment function of the central controller significantly improves the stability of molding, avoids molding defects caused by temperature and pressure fluctuations, and improves the overall quality of the laptop computer shell.

[0034] In some embodiments, the temperature adjustment module is connected to the control system 500 through a temperature feedback control circuit. The temperature sensor feeds back the detection data to the control system 500, and the system adjusts the injection molding, cooling and temperature control parameters in real time to maintain the temperature stability. Through the feedback control mechanism, precise control of temperature adjustment is achieved, molding defects caused by temperature fluctuations are reduced, and the production quality and stability of the shell are improved.

[0035] This system is not only superior to traditional processing technology in terms of structural strength, reducing the strength degradation problem caused by interface gaps, but also achieves uniformity and visual consistency in heat dissipation through intelligent cooling and layered injection molding design, reducing production costs and improving product appearance quality.

[0036] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0037] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several embodiments of the present invention, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, which all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A laptop computer housing integrated molding system, characterized in that: include: A multi-cavity mold assembly, wherein the multi-cavity mold assembly comprises a plurality of independent cavities, each of which is disposed in a different area of ​​the mold, and each of which is controlled to open and close by a hydraulic drive device; A layered injection unit, disposed above the mold assembly, comprising a plurality of nozzles, the positions of the nozzles corresponding to the cavities of the mold assembly; A variable frequency cooling system, located around the mold assembly, comprising cooling pipes and a variable frequency controller connected to the cooling pipes, wherein the cooling pipes are distributed along different areas of the mold assembly and are used to adjust the cooling flow rate of each area; An intelligent temperature control system is arranged at a key position inside the mold assembly, comprising a multi-point temperature sensor and a temperature adjustment module, wherein each of the temperature sensors is respectively installed near the cavity; A control system is electrically connected to the layered injection molding unit, the cooling system and the temperature control system.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The multi-cavity mold assembly includes an upper mold and a lower mold, and a plurality of independent cavities are formed between the upper mold and the lower mold. The thickness of each cavity is controlled by an independent hydraulic drive device.

3. The system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A hydraulic sealing ring is provided between the upper mold and the lower mold of the multi-cavity mold assembly, and the hydraulic sealing ring surrounds each of the cavities.

4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The layered injection molding unit comprises a plurality of injection molding nozzles, and the nozzles are arranged above the cavity of the mold assembly.

5. The system according to claim 4, characterized in that The nozzle is connected to a support frame of the layered injection molding unit, the support frame is fixed above the mold assembly, and the nozzle spacing is arranged according to the spacing of the cavity.

6. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The variable frequency cooling system includes a cooling compressor and cooling pipes. The cooling pipes are arranged along different areas of the mold assembly. Each cooling pipe is provided with a cooling outlet. The spacing between the cooling outlets is determined according to the cavity distribution of the mold assembly.

7. The system according to claim 6, characterized in that The exterior of the cooling pipeline is coated with heat dissipation material, and the cooling pipeline is distributed in the heat concentration area of ​​the mold assembly. The frequency conversion controller is connected to the cooling compressor to adjust the cooling flow rate.

8. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The intelligent temperature control system includes a plurality of temperature sensors, wherein the temperature sensors are installed near the cavity in the mold assembly and are used to monitor temperature changes in the cavity area, and the temperature adjustment module is connected to the temperature sensors.

9. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The control system includes a central controller and a regional control module. The central controller is communicatively connected with the injection unit, the cooling system and the temperature control system. The regional control module is respectively connected with the nozzle, cooling pipe and temperature regulating module of the layered injection unit.

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