Replacement assembly for aluminum alloy hub machining die and use method of replacement assembly

By designing an aluminum alloy wheel hub mold replacement assembly that includes a base, a mold holder, and a locking mechanism, and utilizing a combination of adjusting rods, gears, and locking rods, the wheel hub mold can be conveniently locked and unlocked, solving the problem of inconvenient mold replacement in existing technologies and improving operational efficiency.

CN121649366APending Publication Date: 2026-03-13山东骏程金属科技有限公司
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-12-29
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

The replacement and maintenance of existing aluminum alloy wheel hub molds are inconvenient, and the multi-bolt installation method makes the operation cumbersome.

Method used

Design a replacement assembly including a base, a mold base, and a locking mechanism. Utilize a combination of adjusting rods, gears, and locking levers to achieve lateral and longitudinal locking and unlocking of the wheel hub mold. Stable installation and convenient disassembly of the mold are achieved through the rotation of the threaded sleeve and gears.

Benefits of technology

It improves the ease of replacing aluminum alloy wheel hub molds, simplifies the mold installation and disassembly process, and enhances operational efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of hub machining dies, in particular to a replacement assembly for an aluminum alloy hub machining die, a die holder is fixedly connected to the top of a base, a locking mechanism is arranged in an inner cavity of the die holder, and a hub die is arranged at the top of the die holder; the invention further provides a using method of the replacing assembly for the aluminum alloy hub machining mold. The hub mold is installed on the top of the mold base on the base, the transverse direction and the longitudinal direction of the hub mold are locked through the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod correspondingly, and therefore the hub mold is locked on the top of the mold base, and during replacement, the adjusting rod rotates and drives the threaded sleeve and the gear to rotate at the same time; the threaded sleeve rotates to drive the first clamping rod to move and unlock the hub mold, and the gear rotates and cooperates with the rack to drive the second clamping rod to move and unlock the hub mold, so that the hub mold can be conveniently disassembled, the effect of improving the replacement convenience of the hub mold is achieved, and the problem that an existing aluminum alloy hub mold is not convenient to replace is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of wheel hub processing mold technology, specifically a replacement component for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] A wheel hub, also known as a rim, is a cylindrical component on an axle that supports the tire. Common small car wheel hubs are usually made of aluminum alloy. Currently, aluminum alloy wheel hub manufacturing in my country is still mainly based on low-pressure casting using wheel hub molds.

[0003] Currently, in existing technologies, aluminum alloy wheel hub molds are usually fixed to the mold base of the casting device using multiple bolts. However, the multi-bolt installation method makes the replacement and maintenance of aluminum alloy wheel hub molds inconvenient. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a replacement component for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, particularly the inconvenience of replacing existing aluminum alloy wheel hub molds, this invention proposes a replacement assembly for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds. Furthermore, this invention also provides a method for using the aforementioned replacement assembly for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: a replacement component for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing mold, including a base, a mold base fixedly connected to the top of the base, a locking mechanism provided in the inner cavity of the mold base, and a wheel hub mold provided on the top of the mold base; The locking mechanism includes an adjusting rod rotatably connected to the side wall of the mold base cavity. A gear is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the adjusting rod, and threaded sleeves are fixedly connected to both ends of the outer wall of the adjusting rod. A first locking rod is provided on the outer wall of the threaded sleeve, which engages with the wheel hub mold. A positioning sleeve is fixedly connected to the top of the mold base cavity, and the gear is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the positioning sleeve. Racks mesh on both sides of the gear, and one end of the rack extends out of one side of the positioning sleeve and is fixedly connected to a second locking rod, which engages with the wheel hub mold.

[0006] Preferably, the outer wall of the threaded sleeve is threadedly connected to a connecting plate, and one end of the first clamp is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate.

[0007] Preferably, a positioning rod is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the mold base, and one end of the positioning rod passes through both sides of the connecting plate and is slidably connected to the connecting plate.

[0008] Preferably, the end of the first locking rod extends out of the top of the mold base and is slidably connected to the mold base. A first locking groove is provided on one side of the wheel hub mold, and the first locking rod is engaged with the first locking groove.

[0009] Preferably, the inner cavity of the positioning sleeve has a rotating groove, the gear is rotatably connected inside the rotating groove, and the adjusting rod passes through both sides of the positioning sleeve and is rotatably connected to the positioning sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, the inner cavity of the positioning sleeve is provided with guide grooves on both sides near the rotating groove, and the rack is slidably connected inside the guide grooves.

[0011] Preferably, the end of the second locking rod extends out of the top of the mold base and is slidably connected to the mold base. A second locking groove is provided on one side of the wheel hub mold, and the second locking rod is engaged with the second locking groove.

[0012] The method for using the replacement components for aluminum alloy wheel hub machining molds includes the following steps: First, install the wheel hub mold on the mold base at the top of the base. Use the locking mechanism to lock the wheel hub mold in the horizontal and vertical directions. Rotate the adjusting rod, which drives the threaded sleeve and gear to rotate synchronously. The threaded sleeve rotates and drives the connecting plate to move. The connecting plate moves stably with the positioning rod and drives the first locking rod to move. The first locking rod moves and locks in the first slot of the wheel hub mold. The adjusting rod drives the gear to rotate in the rotating groove of the positioning sleeve. The gear rotates and drives the rack to move in the guide groove. The rack moves and drives the second locking rod to move. The end of the second locking rod is locked in the second slot, thus making the first locking rod and the second locking rod stably lock the wheel hub mold. When replacing, rotate the adjusting rod in the opposite direction to move the end of the first locking rod out of the first slot and the end of the second locking rod out of the second slot.

[0013] The advantages of this invention are: This invention mounts the wheel hub mold on the top of the mold base on the base. A first and second locking rod are used to lock the wheel hub mold horizontally and vertically, respectively, thus securing the mold firmly to the top of the mold base. During replacement, rotating the adjusting rod causes it to rotate, simultaneously driving the threaded sleeve and gear to rotate. The rotation of the threaded sleeve drives the first locking rod to move and release the locking of the wheel hub mold. The gear rotates and, in conjunction with the rack, drives the second locking rod to move and release the locking of the wheel hub mold, allowing for easy disassembly of the wheel hub mold. This significantly improves the convenience of wheel hub mold replacement and solves the problem of insufficient convenience in replacing existing aluminum alloy wheel hub molds. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mold base of the present invention, viewed from the side section. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism of the present invention; Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle; Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of section B.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Mold base; 21. Hub mold; 3. Locking mechanism; 31. Adjusting rod; 32. Threaded sleeve; 33. First locking rod; 34. Gear; 35. Rack; 36. Second locking rod; 37. First slot; 38. Second slot; 39. Connecting plate; 310. Positioning rod; 311. Positioning sleeve; 312. Rotating groove; 313. Guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Example 1

[0018] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 This application further details a replacement assembly for an aluminum alloy wheel hub machining mold. (Refer to...) Figures 1-5 A replacement component for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds includes a base 1, a mold base 2 fixedly connected to the top of the base 1, a locking mechanism 3 provided in the inner cavity of the mold base 2, and a wheel hub mold 21 provided on the top of the mold base 2. By locking the wheel hub mold 21 onto the mold base 2 on the top of the base 1, the locking mechanism 3 locks the wheel hub mold 21 in both the lateral and longitudinal directions, so that the wheel hub mold 21 can be stably installed. After the locking mechanism 3 is removed from the wheel hub mold 21, the wheel hub mold 21 can be easily disassembled, thereby improving the convenience of replacing the wheel hub mold 21. The locking mechanism 3 includes an adjusting rod 31, which is rotatably connected to the side wall of the inner cavity of the mold base 2. A gear 34 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the adjusting rod 31, and threaded sleeves 32 are fixedly connected to both ends of the outer wall of the adjusting rod 31. A first locking rod 33 is provided on the outer wall of the threaded sleeve 32, which engages with the wheel hub mold 21. A positioning sleeve 311 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the mold base 2. The gear 34 is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the positioning sleeve 311. A rack 35 meshes with both sides of the gear 34. One end of the rack 35 extends out of one side of the positioning sleeve 311 and is fixedly connected to a second locking rod 36, which engages with the wheel hub mold 21. By rotating the adjusting rod 31, the adjusting rod 31 simultaneously drives the threaded sleeve 32 and the gear 34 to rotate. The threaded sleeve 32 drives the first locking rod 33 to move, thereby locking the wheel hub mold 21. The gear 34 rotates and drives the rack 35 to slide stably within the positioning sleeve 311. The rack 35 drives the second locking rod 36 to move, so that the second locking rod 36 can stably lock the wheel hub mold 21. The first locking rod 33 and the second locking rod 36 cooperate to lock the wheel hub mold 21 in the lateral and longitudinal directions, so that the wheel hub mold 21 can be installed stably. When replacing, the adjusting rod 31 is rotated in the opposite direction, so that the first locking rod 33 and the second locking rod 36 can be released from locking the wheel hub mold 21, so that the wheel hub mold 21 can be easily removed from the top of the mold base 2, thereby improving the convenience of replacing the wheel hub mold 21.

[0019] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 A connecting plate 39 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded sleeve 32. One end of the first locking rod 33 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate 39. A positioning rod 310 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the mold base 2. One end of the positioning rod 310 passes through both sides of the connecting plate 39 and is slidably connected to the connecting plate 39. The end of the first locking rod 33 extends out of the top of the mold base 2 and is slidably connected to the mold base 2. A first slot 37 is opened on one side of the wheel hub mold 21. The first locking rod 33 is engaged with the first slot 37. By rotating the adjusting rod 31, the adjusting rod 31 drives the threaded sleeve 32 to rotate. The threaded sleeve 32 drives the connecting plate 39 to move. The connecting plate 39 slides stably with the positioning rod 310. The connecting plate 39 drives the first locking rod 33 to move. The end of the first locking rod 33 engages with the first slot 37 to lock the wheel hub mold 21, so that the adjusting rod 31 can drive the first locking rod 33 to lock the wheel hub mold 21.

[0020] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5The positioning sleeve 311 has a rotating groove 312 in its inner cavity. The gear 34 is rotatably connected inside the rotating groove 312. The adjusting rod 31 passes through both sides of the positioning sleeve 311 and is rotatably connected to the positioning sleeve 311. The inner cavity of the positioning sleeve 311 has guide grooves 313 on both sides near the rotating groove 312. The rack 35 is slidably connected inside the guide groove 313. The end of the second locking rod 36 extends out of the top of the mold base 2 and is slidably connected to the mold base 2. The wheel hub mold 21 has a second locking groove 38 on one side. The second locking rod 36 is engaged with the second locking groove 38. The adjusting rod 31 rotates and drives the gear 34 to rotate. The gear 34 rotates stably in the rotating groove 312 of the positioning sleeve 311. The rotation of the gear 34 drives the rack 35 to slide in the guide groove 313. The rack 35 slides and drives the second locking rod 36 to move, so that the adjusting rod 31 can drive the second locking rod 36 to lock the wheel hub mold 21. Example 2

[0021] In Example 1, the method of using the replacement component for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds includes the following steps: First, the wheel hub mold 21 is installed on the mold base 2 on the top of the base 1. The locking mechanism 3 is used to lock the wheel hub mold 21 in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The adjusting rod 31 is rotated, which drives the threaded sleeve 32 and the gear 34 to rotate synchronously. The threaded sleeve 32 rotates and drives the connecting plate 39 to move. The connecting plate 39 moves stably in conjunction with the positioning rod 310 and drives the first locking rod 33 to move. The first locking rod 33 moves and locks in the first locking groove 37 of the wheel hub mold 21. The adjusting rod 31 drives the gear 34 to rotate in the rotating groove 312 of the positioning sleeve 311. 4. Rotate and drive the rack 35 to move within the guide groove 313. The movement of the rack 35 drives the second locking rod 36 to move. The end of the second locking rod 36 is locked within the second locking groove 38, thereby enabling the first locking rod 33 and the second locking rod 36 to stably lock the wheel hub mold 21. When replacing, rotate the adjusting rod 31 in the opposite direction to move the end of the first locking rod 33 out of the first locking groove 37 and the end of the second locking rod 36 out of the second locking groove 38, so that the wheel hub mold 21 can be easily removed, thereby improving the convenience of replacing the wheel hub mold 21.

[0022] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention.

Claims

1. A replacement assembly for an aluminum alloy wheel hub machining mold, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is fixedly connected to the top of the mold base (2), the inner cavity of the mold base (2) is provided with a locking mechanism (3), and the top of the mold base (2) is provided with a hub mold (21). The locking mechanism (3) includes an adjusting rod (31), which is rotatably connected to the side wall of the inner cavity of the mold base (2). A gear (34) is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the adjusting rod (31). Threaded sleeves (32) are fixedly connected to both ends of the outer wall of the adjusting rod (31). A first locking rod (33) is provided on the outer wall of the threaded sleeve (32). The first locking rod (33) is engaged with the wheel hub mold (21). A positioning sleeve (311) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the mold base (2). The gear (34) is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the positioning sleeve (311). A rack (35) meshes with both sides of the gear (34). One end of the rack (35) extends out of one side of the positioning sleeve (311) and is fixedly connected to a second locking rod (36). The second locking rod (36) is engaged with the wheel hub mold (21).

2. The replacement assembly for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the threaded sleeve (32) is threadedly connected to a connecting plate (39), and one end of the first clamp (33) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate (39).

3. The replacement assembly for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning rod (310) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the mold base (2). One end of the positioning rod (310) passes through both sides of the connecting plate (39) and is slidably connected to the connecting plate (39).

4. The replacement assembly for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the first locking rod (33) extends out of the top of the mold base (2) and is slidably connected to the mold base (2). A first slot (37) is provided on one side of the wheel hub mold (21), and the first locking rod (33) cooperates with the first slot (37) to lock in place.

5. The replacement assembly for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning sleeve (311) has a rotating groove (312) in its inner cavity. The gear (34) is rotatably connected inside the rotating groove (312). The adjusting rod (31) passes through both sides of the positioning sleeve (311) and is rotatably connected to the positioning sleeve (311).

6. The replacement assembly for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning sleeve (311) has guide grooves (313) on both sides of the inner cavity near the rotating groove (312), and the rack (35) is slidably connected inside the guide groove (313).

7. The replacement assembly for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the second locking rod (36) extends out of the top of the mold base (2) and is slidably connected to the mold base (2). A second slot (38) is provided on one side of the wheel hub mold (21), and the second locking rod (36) cooperates with the second slot (38) to lock in place.

8. A method of using the replacement component for aluminum alloy wheel hub processing mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: First, install the wheel hub mold (21) on the mold base (2) on top of the base (1). Use the locking mechanism (3) to lock the wheel hub mold (21) in the horizontal and vertical directions. Rotate the adjusting rod (31). The adjusting rod (31) drives the threaded sleeve (32) and the gear (34) to rotate synchronously. The threaded sleeve (32) rotates and drives the connecting plate (39) to move. The connecting plate (39) moves stably in conjunction with the positioning rod (310) and drives the first locking rod (33) to move. The first locking rod (33) moves and locks in the first slot (37) of the wheel hub mold (21). The adjusting rod (31) drives the gear (34). The rotating groove (312) located in the positioning sleeve (311) rotates, the gear (34) rotates and drives the rack (35) to move in the guide groove (313), the rack (35) moves and drives the second locking rod (36) to move, the end of the second locking rod (36) is locked in the second locking groove (38), so that the first locking rod (33) and the second locking rod (36) are stably locked in the wheel hub mold (21). When replacing, the adjusting rod (31) is rotated in the opposite direction, so that the end of the first locking rod (33) is moved out of the first locking groove (37), and the end of the second locking rod (36) is moved out of the second locking groove (38).